> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cronos-cartel.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cronos-cartel.gitbook.io/whitepaper/usdcartel-economy/tokenomics.md).

# Tokenomics

$CARTEL is the first token backed by ₿ITCOIN on the Cronos blockchain

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$CARTEL token full supply is backed by 50% our ₿ITCOIN RESERVE & $CRO/$CARTEL LP.

Ticker: $CARTEL&#x20;

Supply: 100B&#x20;

Allocation:

* 5% — Inscription Airdrop (5B)\*&#x20;
* 5% — Insider Pass Airdrop (5B)\*&#x20;
* 10% — Mink NFT Airdrop (10B)\*&#x20;
* 4.5% — Private Presale (4.5B)\*&#x20;
* 4.488% — Public Presale (4.488B)\*&#x20;
* 3.6% — Presale Incentive Bonus (3.6B)\*&#x20;
* 6% — Locked Initial $CRO / $CARTEL LP (6B)\*\*
* 1.412% — Marketing (1.412B)
* 30% — Staking rewards (60 months)&#x20;
* 30% — Linear unlock (60 months → Bitcoin, $CRO LP & RWAs Backing Reserve accumulation)

*\*Airdrop & Presale tokens are subject to vesting over 24 months.*

*\*\*Initial LP locked for 3 years + locking extension every 3 years subject to holders approval.*