# ZKP Vesting ## Overview ZKP vesting defines how the ZKP coin supply is released to participants over time. The vesting mechanism is enforced by smart contracts and applies uniformly to all eligible holders. The objective of the vesting system is to ensure predictable distribution, align long-term incentives, and prevent asymmetric access to coin supply. ZKP vesting is deterministic, transparent, and verifiable on-chain. _Built in protest. Proven in math._ --- ## Vesting Schedule The ZKP vesting schedule consists of five equal release periods over five months. |Month|Unlock Amount|Cumulative Unlocked| |---|---|---| |Month 1|20% (airdrop)|20%| |Month 2|+20%|40%| |Month 3|+20%|60%| |Month 4|+20%|80%| |Month 5|+20%|100%| *All unlocks occur according to the same timetable for all participants. There are no wallet-specific schedules, discretionary unlocks, or accelerated paths.* --- ## How Vesting Works ZKP vesting is implemented at the protocol level using smart contracts that: - Lock undistributed coins - Release fixed percentages at predefined intervals - Prevent early access or manual intervention Once deployed, the vesting contracts operate autonomously. Neither the team nor any third party can alter unlock timing or amounts. *Coin holders do not need to take action for vesting events to occur; unlocked coins become available automatically according to the schedule.* --- ## Why Vesting Is Used Vesting is used to align distribution with network maturity and long-term participation. In the ZKP system, vesting serves several functions: - Reduces short-term supply shocks - Aligns holders with sustained network development - Prevents preferential treatment or insider advantage - Creates predictable coin economics *Rather than relying on trust or policy, ZKP uses time and code as enforcement mechanisms.* --- ## Equality by Design All ZKP participants follow the same vesting rules. There are: - No private allocations with separate terms - No early unlocks - No manual overrides This ensures that coin distribution is governed by protocol logic rather than discretion. _Fairness is not promised — it is programmed._ --- ## Liquidity Considerations Initial liquidity provisioning is handled separately from vesting. Liquidity details, including timing and structure, are announced publicly and in advance. They are not embedded into the vesting mechanism itself. *This separation ensures clarity between coin availability and market liquidity.* --- ## Transparency & Verification ZKP vesting is fully auditable. Participants can: - Inspect vesting smart contracts - Verify unlock logic on-chain - Track coin release over time The system does not require belief or trust — only verification. *Further technical documentation covering vesting contracts and implementation details will be published in the protocol documentation.* --- ## Summary ZKP vesting establishes a fixed, transparent release schedule enforced by code. It exists to: - Align incentives over time - Ensure equal treatment across participants - Prevent structural extraction ZKP does not rely on narrative fairness. It encodes it. **ZKP** *Built in protest. Proven in math.*