> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.surge.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.surge.xyz/usdsurge-token/usdsurge/tokenomics.md).

# Tokenomics

The $SURGE token powers the Surge ecosystem.\
Its design ensures fairness, transparency, and aligned incentives between founders, contributors, and the wider community.\
Distribution prioritizes liquidity, growth, and long-term sustainability.

#### **Token Distribution**

<figure><img src="/files/ZcME3xYiTrDux1MtwAIM" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Allocation</th><th>TGE Unlock</th><th>Cliff (M)</th><th>Vesting (M)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Liquidity Pool</strong></td><td>40%</td><td>100%</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Community &#x26; Ecosystem</strong></td><td>40%</td><td>10%</td><td>0</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Core Team</strong></td><td>10%</td><td>0%</td><td>12</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Foundation Treasury</strong></td><td>5%</td><td>Locked (Governance)</td><td>Locked (Governance)</td><td>Locked (Governance)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Liquidity &#x26; Exchanges</strong></td><td>5%</td><td>100%</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **Breakdown**

### **Liquidity Pool**

**40% - 400,000,000 $SURGE**

The Liquidity Pool allocation is dedicated to establishing deep, cross-chain liquidity for $SURGE.\
Deployed equally across decentralized exchanges - **Uniswap (Base), Raydium (Solana), and PancakeSwap (BSC)** - this pool ensures deep market liquidity, stable trading conditions, and seamless accessibility for users across all supported ecosystems.

Each chain receives **1/3 of the allocation**, supporting balanced liquidity and seamless trading experiences across networks.\
The entire allocation is **fully unlocked at TGE**, enabling immediate on-chain liquidity and efficient market formation from day one.

LP lock Base:

{% embed url="<https://app.uncx.network/lockers/univ2/chain/8453/address/0x08ea7d14b94760e7ee77c1e48e72109d4f60961f/lock/1487>" %}

LP creation Base:

{% embed url="<https://basescan.org/tx/0xad82069c618785cf0b102f03bdedce6b89b0208a0cfdaf3b6e4d6c845c65ad56>" %}

LP creation BNB:

{% embed url="<https://bscscan.com/tx/0x986f849ff8007204bc4d1e196a11556d64af8e8c8e5920a28686d057d8a80688>" %}

LP lock BNB chain:

{% embed url="<https://app.uncx.network/lockers/univ2/chain/56/address/0xba89808831f2cd8629cdea0bd9f8a6d0fd037f74/lock/0>" %}

LP creation SOL:

{% embed url="<https://solscan.io/tx/CCx4PBtvZuquhRGUFqho9Y3JMJQZ4zMAWy5gkxnUFJxXKAs4L93x9e33TVtGL5VmWvWzVhqtuBPxHdqXoQPGM3h>" %}

LP lock Solana:

{% embed url="<https://solana.uncx.network/lockers/cp-swap/BScfGKZf9YDfpL11hZQnCQPskPrdeyFcvCjSA5qupEH5/lock/UNCXdvMRxvz91g3HqFmpZ5NgmL77UH4QRM4NfeL4mQB-101>" %}

### **Community & Ecosystem**

**40% - 400,000,000 $SURGE**

The Community & Ecosystem allocation is designed to reward early participants, project partners, and contributors who help expand the Surge ecosystem.\
10% of this allocation (4% of total supply) will be **unlocked at TGE** for initial community programs, hackathon prizes, launch incentives, and ecosystem campaigns.\
The remaining tokens will **vest linearly over 24 months**, supporting long-term engagement, partnerships, grants, and growth incentives.

Lock-up smart-contracts:

[https://app.sablier.com/vesting/stream/LK2-56-68/\
https://app.sablier.com/vesting/stream/LK2-8453-281/\
https://app.streamflow.finance/contract/solana/mainnet/5MdBDcCvAUuBBXFCqNvR6pA52NMD8CUhDBXZKSSS4uP6](<https://app.sablier.com/vesting/stream/LK2-56-68/&#xA;https://app.sablier.com/vesting/stream/LK2-8453-281/&#xA;https://app.streamflow.finance/contract/solana/mainnet/5MdBDcCvAUuBBXFCqNvR6pA52NMD8CUhDBXZKSSS4uP6>)

### **Core Team**

**10% - 100,000,000 $SURGE**

The Core Team allocation aligns contributors and advisors with the long-term vision of Surge.\
A **12-month cliff** ensures no tokens are unlocked in the first year, followed by **36 months of linear vesting**.\
This structure ensures lasting alignment and sustained commitment to the long-term growth of the Surge ecosystem.

Lock-up smart-contract:

<https://app.sablier.com/vesting/stream/LK2-8453-282/>

### **Foundation Treasury**

**5% - 50,000,000 $SURGE**

Reserved for strategic growth, protocol development, and governance initiatives.\
These tokens will **remain fully locked** until activated through governance-approved mechanisms or future strategic deployments.

### **Liquidity & Exchanges**

**5% - 50,000,000 $SURGE**

Allocated for listings, liquidity and strategic partnerships with centralized exchanges.\
This allocation will be **fully unlocked upon TGE** to support initial market depth and trading stability.

## Overall Highlights

* **40% of $SURGE** is dedicated to the community and ecosystem - the largest share, reinforcing Surge’s mission of decentralization and user ownership.
* **Liquidity pools (40%)** ensure deep on-chain liquidity and equal distribution across chains.
* **Team tokens (10%)** are vested over 4 years with a 12-month cliff, aligning long-term incentives.
* **Unallocated reserves** in the Foundation Treasury remain locked until activated by governance.

The token distribution is engineered for sustainability, fairness, and ecosystem growth, balancing liquidity, incentives, and governance control.