> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.slingshotdao.com/slingshot-dao/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.slingshotdao.com/slingshot-dao/tokenomics/usdsling-token.md). # $SLING Token $SLING is the beating heart of the Slingshot ecosystem. Through the $SLING token, together we empower global communities to **fund**, **grow**, and **earn** from games. Earn huge [rewards](#rewards) from backing the next big games. One hit can change everything. *** ## Token Details **Chain**: Arbitrum One **Chain ID**: 42161 **Standard**: ERC-20 **TGE Date**: 18th March 2025 13:00 UTC **Contract Address:** [0x5F8a7c646511A790C53F171891E5d469cA884EdE](https://arbiscan.io/address/0x5f8a7c646511a790c53f171891e5d469ca884ede) **Total Supply**: 5,000,000,000 **Immutable**: Yes *** ## Token Distribution Slingshot's token philosophy is simple:\ \ 1\. Those who help build also win. \ 2\. Community first.\ \ Here’s an overview of how $SLING tokenomics are structured. #### Seed Round (Pilot Phase) Early adopters who locked tokens in Polygon voting contracts during the experimental phase. * Supply: 92,142,857 (1.84%) * Vesting: 2 month cliff, followed by 12-month linear vesting #### Private Round (Strategic Partner) Raised $3M in 2024 from Alphabit at a $75M FDV. Terms mirror community-focused rounds to ensure parity. * Supply: 200,000,000 (4%) * Vesting: 2 month cliff, followed by 12-month linear vesting #### Token Warrants (Long-Term Allies) Strategic allocations for investors like Dragonfly, Animoca Brands, DCG, and Sfermion, aligned with multi-year ecosystem growth. Also priced at 75m FDV. * Supply: 711,500,000 (14.23%) * Vesting: 2 month cliff, followed by 12-month linear vesting #### KOL & Public Sale (Final Phase) Priced at $0.009 (KOLs) and $0.01 (public launchpads), with matched vesting terms to honor early NFT holders and Polygon supporters. * Supply: 93,333,333 (1.87%) * Vesting: * 33% at TGE * 33% TGE + 30d * 33% TGE + 60d #### **Contributing Visionaries (Early Contributing Members)** 82 contributor addresses of recognized individuals who shaped Slingshot’s vision through development, feedback, and grassroots advocacy. * Supply: 1,166,500,000 (23.33%) * Vesting: 2 month cliff, followed by 12-month linear vesting #### Founders * Supply: 170,000,000 (3.4%) * Vesting: Fully locked for 48 months (tokens will be unlocked at the very end of 48 months). #### Airdrop Campaign Ongoing rewards for gameplay, NFT ownership, beta testing, and social engagement. * Dates * Snapshot: 11th April 2025 * Airdrop Claim: 18th April 2025 * Supply: 65,000,000 (1.3%) #### Advisors Advisors that have previously assisted across the Slingshot Ecosystem. * Supply: 100,000,000 (2%) * Vesting: 2 month cliff, followed by 12-month linear vesting #### Marketing & Ecosystem Growth Tokens in the treasury allocated for marketing and ecosystem growth. * Supply: 250,000,000 (5%) #### Liquidity and Market Making Tokens dedicated to $SLING liquidity and market making activities. * Supply: 500,000,000 (10.00%) #### Slingshot DAO Treasury Tokens in the DAO community treasury. Controlled by the community. * Supply: 1,651,523,810 (33.03%)
*** ## Key Utility $SLING enables users to back the next biggest games, earn rewards, co-own an ever-growing library of intellectual property and decide the future of Slingshot DAO. ### Lock $SLING Lock $SLING in return for power, influence the next games to be developed and co-own an ever growing library of published games on Roblox. {% content-ref url="/pages/ULvCQ7avk7fc1lYI0wfm" %} [Locking $SLING](/slingshot-dao/slingshot-app/locking-usdsling.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Voting Vote for the latest submissions in the Slingshot showcase with locked $SLING. The winning submissions are developed and then published, with all the revenue flowing back to community members and the treasury. {% content-ref url="/pages/3tfiEmpu1kCj5OixfSHj" %} [Voting](/slingshot-dao/slingshot-app/voting.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Earn $SLING Limitless earnings from backing games. One big hit can change everything. Earn $SLING rewards from voting and earn co-ownership of all published games within the Slingshot ecosystem. {% content-ref url="/pages/VCxwaWKAFjPFuMZwqNeK" %} [Earn](/slingshot-dao/slingshot-app/earn.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Govern Decide the future of Slingshot DAO, it's mission and the community treasury. {% content-ref url="/pages/7baOulMNCOE96EazkRfh" %} [DAO Governance](/slingshot-dao/tokenomics/dao-governance.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Audits Slingshots smart contracts have been audited, including the $SLING token contract discussed above. You can read more about security audits here. {% content-ref url="/pages/rrgqqJHzh2CrzKg757QH" %} [Security Audit](/slingshot-dao/tokenomics/security-audit.md) {% endcontent-ref %}