Appendix

A. Key Terms and Definitions

1. Blockchain:
   A distributed ledger technology that records transactions in a secure, transparent, and immutable manner.

2. Smart Contracts:
   Self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code, enabling automated, trustless agreements.

3. Liquidity Pool:
   A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract to facilitate trading on decentralized exchanges while ensuring liquidity.

4. Market Cap (Market Capitalization):
   The total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying its circulating supply by the current market price.

5. Staking:
   A process where participants lock their tokens in a protocol to support the network and earn rewards.

6. Decentralization:
   The process of distributing authority and decision-making from a central entity to a network of participants.

7. Governance:
   The framework through which decisions about the ecosystem are made, often involving token holders.

B. Allocation Breakdown

From the Tokenomics article:

• Liquidity Pool Allocation: 25% of the total supply is allocated to ensure smooth trading and price stability. This figure reflects market trends and the importance of maintaining liquidity.

• Community and Ecosystem Growth: 20% is dedicated to community-building initiatives such as staking rewards, airdrops, and educational events.

• Development and Operational Costs: 15% supports the core team, RUST developers, and specialists essential for building Solana-based dApps.

• Reserves: 10% is held as reserves to safeguard against unforeseen market events.

• Partnerships: 5% allocated to strategic alliances to expand Village Coin's ecosystem.

• Marketing and Outreach: 15% is allocated to spreading awareness and encouraging adoption.

C. Strategic Roadmap Milestones

Summarized from the Roadmap article:
Village Coin's development aligns with market cap milestones, reflecting our commitment to strategic growth. For example:

• $1M Market Cap: Introduction of staking pools and NFTs to engage the community.

• $5M Market Cap: Launch of merchant integrations and a pilot processing solution.

• $15M Market Cap: Expansion into escrow services and tokenized business assets.

For a full roadmap, refer to the dedicated Strategic Roadmap article.