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# Launch Types

Loadout offers two launch types so studios can choose the structure that best fits their needs.

### Overview

| **Feature**         | **Fair Launch**                    | **Studio Launch**                                 |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Token Distribution  | 100% to the market                 | Up to 40% allocated (max 20% team + 20% treasury) |
| Circulating Supply  | 100% from day one                  | 60%+ to market at launch                          |
| Team Allocation     | None                               | 0–20% (optional)                                  |
| Treasury Allocation | None                               | 0–20% (optional)                                  |
| Vesting             | Not applicable                     | Mandatory linear vesting + cliff                  |
| Best For            | Maximum transparency & credibility | Studios that want aligned incentives              |

### 1. Fair Launch (Simple Launch)

**Best for:** Studios that want the highest level of trust and simplicity.

* 100% of the token supply is available to the market from the first trade.
* No team tokens or treasury allocations.
* Zero structural sell pressure from insiders.
* The studio earns funding purely through the 4% trading fee going to the project treasury.

**Advantages:**

* Highest credibility with traders
* No vesting complications
* Very clear and fair tokenomics
* Often preferred by serious traders

### 2. Studio Launch (Custom Launch)

**Best for:** Studios that want some tokens for the team and long-term treasury while maintaining strong alignment.

* You can allocate up to 20% for the team and 20% for the treasury (maximum 40% combined).
* The remaining 60%+ goes to the market at launch.
* All allocated tokens are subject to on-chain linear vesting with a configurable cliff (6, 12, or 24 months).
* Team and treasury allocations are fully visible and transparent to all traders.

**Advantages:**

* Gives the team skin in the game with vested tokens
* Creates a treasury allocation for long-term development and operations
* Still offers strong fairness to the community (majority of supply is circulating)

**Important Note:** All vesting is enforced on-chain and cannot be changed after launch. Project admins can revoke unvested tokens from team members if needed.

### Which Launch Type Should You Choose?

* Choose **Fair Launch** if you want maximum trust and are comfortable funding the game entirely through trading fees.
* Choose **Studio Launch** if you want some guaranteed allocation for the team and long-term treasury while still giving the majority of tokens to the community.

Both options use the same 5% trading fee model and bonding curve mechanics. The main difference is how the token supply is distributed and whether vesting is applied.