Initial Allocation

Initial Allocation of ICNT Tokens (700M)

The initial allocation of ICN Tokens (ICNT) is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) ecosystem. The total supply at launch is 700 million tokens, distributed across key stakeholders and contributors. Below is a breakdown of the allocation, with explanations for each category and its role in the network.

Figure 1: Starting token allocation pie chart

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Summary Table: Initial Token Allocation

Category	Percentage	Tokens Allocated (ICNT)
Team	22.10%	154.7 million
Investors	21.50%	150.5 million
DevCo	5.40%	37.8 million
EcoDev Fund	10.00%	70 million
Partner Fund	11.00%	77 million
Node Sale	20.00%	140 million
Rewards Reserve	10.00%	70 million
TOTAL	100%	700 million tokens

Detailed Allocation Breakdown

1. Team (22.10%)

Tokens Allocated: 154.7 million ICNT

This allocation is for the founders, the core team, and future team members. It ensures that those who build and maintain the ICN ecosystem are rewarded for their continued contributions and long-term commitment.

2. Investors (21.50%)

Tokens Allocated: 150.5 million ICNT

These tokens are allocated to external investors who provided crucial early-stage funding, allowing the ICN to build the infrastructure necessary to launch the network.

3. DevCo (5.40%)

Tokens Allocated: 37.8 million ICNT

Assigned to Impossible Cloud GmbH (DevCo), this allocation will fund ongoing development and operational costs, ensuring that the project continues to innovate and expand.

4. Ecosystem Development Fund (EcoDev Fund) (10.00%)

Tokens Allocated: 70 million ICNT

The EcoDev Fund supports the long-term growth of the ICN ecosystem through grants, partnerships, and initiatives that encourage developers and organisations to build on the ICN platform. These tokens will be assigned to Impossible Cloud Network Foundation and will not be distributed until after the TGE (Token Generating Event, the first token listing).

5. Partner Fund (11.00%)

Tokens Allocated: 77 million ICNT

Allocated pre-TGE, the Partner Fund incentivises early contributors and partners who help bring the project to life. This includes strategic partners (e.g., liquidity providers, exchanges, and hardware providers like early HPs) as well as community engagement measures, such as airdrops.

6. Node Sale (20.00%)

Tokens Allocated: 140 million ICNT

This allocation is reserved for participants in the Node Sale, specifically ICN Link holders to delegate tokens to HPs for collateral or to delegate tokens to HyperNodes

7. Rewards Reserve (10.00%)

Tokens Allocated: 70 million ICNT

The Rewards Reserve is designated to incentivise Hardware Providers (HPs).