# Community Airdrop

The Ocelex community airdrop is designed to reward early adopters and aligned community members, ensuring long-term ecosystem stability and active participation. This document outlines the eligibility criteria, token distribution process, and the key benefits of participating in the airdrop program.

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### Airdrop Allocation Overview

To promote long-term protocol alignment, 50% of Ocelex’s initial token supply has been allocated for strategic airdrops. This ensures the protocol’s early supporters are rewarded while fostering a committed user base.

**Allocation Breakdown:**

* 45% – $veLYNX Holders (subject to eligibility criteria, of locks must be >1 year)
* 5% – Engaged users from partner communities, including: Thena on BNB, Aerodrome on Base, Velodrome on Optimism and Fenix on Blast. 

Additionally, 2.5% from the ‘Partner Activations’ token supply will be distributed through Zircuit’s Launchpool.

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### Eligibility Criteria for $veLYNX Holders

To ensure fair and meaningful participation, only $veLYNX holders who meet specific criteria are eligible for the airdrop.

**Eligibility Requirements:**

1. Minimum Lock Period:

* Holders must have locked $veLYNX for at least one year prior to the snapshot on the 30th of November.

2. Voting Power-Based Rewards:

* Airdrop amounts will be proportional to voting power, not simply the number of tokens held. Longer locks result in higher voting power, leading to larger rewards.

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### Airdrop Distribution Details

**Distribution** Timeline:

* TGE Date: December 12, 2024, at 11:00 UTC.
* Epoch 0: Community airdrop claims begin.
* Claim Portal: Eligible wallets will be able to claim tokens through a dedicated portal.

**Token Claim Conditions:**

* Claim Window: Users will have 30 days to claim their tokens.
* Unclaimed Tokens: Any tokens not claimed within the specified timeframe will be returned to the Ocelex treasury.

**Airdrop Structure:**

* All airdropped tokens will be distributed as max-locked $veOCX positions to encourage long-term ecosystem stability. These tokens will be non-liquid but tradable as NFTs on secondary marketplaces and OTC platforms.

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### Benefits of Holding $veOCX

**Holders of $veOCX will gain:**

* **Weekly Rewards:** Receive trading fees, bribes, and liquidity incentives from voted pools.
* **Voting Power:** Participate in weekly gauge votes to influence emissions and boost pool APRs.
* Governance Participation: Vote on key governance proposals related to the protocol’s development and future upgrades.

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### Long-Term Ecosystem Impact

The airdrop structure ensures Ocelex’s alignment with its most active and committed community members. By incentivizing long-term participation through max-locked tokens, the protocol fosters sustainable growth and deep liquidity.