# Angel investors

The **Angel Investors Allocation** is designated to **reward and incentivize early-stage investors** who provided critical funding to support the initial development and expansion of the TAN ecosystem. Angel investors play a crucial role in **fueling innovation, driving early adoption, and laying the foundation for long-term project success**.

This allocation is strategically **locked and vested over an extended period** to ensure **long-term alignment, market stability, and controlled token release**. By implementing a **3-month cliff and quarterly vesting over 36 months**, the project ensures that angel investors remain **engaged and invested in the ecosystem’s growth** while preventing immediate sell-offs.

### **Allocation Breakdown & Vesting Schedule**

To ensure a **sustainable and well-distributed release**, the **1,599,000,000 tokens** allocated for Angel Investors will be unlocked **gradually over three years (36 months)** following a structured vesting schedule.

#### **Token Release Timeline**

* **0% at TGE (Token Generation Event):**
  * No tokens will be released at TGE to **ensure long-term commitment** and prevent immediate sell pressure.
* **3-Month Cliff:**
  * No tokens will be released during the **first three months** after TGE.
  * This ensures that early investors remain committed to the long-term success of the project.
* **Quarterly Vesting Over 36 Months:**
  * After the **3-month cliff**, the **1,599,000,000 tokens** will be **released in equal portions every quarter (3 months) over the next 36 months**.
  * This means tokens will be unlocked **every three months**, ensuring a **stable and controlled release**.

### **Purpose of Angel Investors Allocation**

The **Angel Investors Allocation** serves as an **incentive for early backers** who contributed financial resources and strategic support during the **pre-launch and early development phases** of the TAN ecosystem. This allocation ensures that angel investors remain **actively engaged** in the long-term success of the project.

✅ **Providing Early-Stage Capital:**

* Ensures the project receives **early funding for development, infrastructure, and ecosystem expansion**.
* Supports **initial R\&D, marketing, exchange listings, and business development efforts**.

✅ **Ensuring Long-Term Commitment:**

* The **3-month cliff & quarterly vesting** discourages immediate selling, **aligning investors with the project’s long-term vision**.
* Encourages **angel investors to stay involved in governance, ecosystem growth, and strategic expansion**.

✅ **Maintaining Market Stability:**

* **Gradual, quarterly vesting over 36 months** prevents **sudden market dumps and token oversupply**.
* Encourages a **controlled and steady token release**, allowing natural demand to absorb newly unlocked tokens.

✅ **Strengthening Ecosystem Growth:**

* Allocating tokens to **long-term investors** ensures capital for **future developments, partnerships, and network expansion**.
* Angel investors often contribute beyond funding by **advising, networking, and fostering adoption**.


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