# Protocol Funding

<mark style="color:purple;">StrongHodl’s funding will primarily be driven by the community, with the exception of an initial investment provided by the team and individuals close to the project’s development. This approach avoids the entry of venture capital, which could be motivated solely by short-term returns, potentially creating sell pressure in the project’s early stages without delivering real value.</mark>

&#x20;<mark style="color:purple;">To structure funding, nine tiers will be established:</mark>

&#x20;           <mark style="color:purple;">•  The first four tiers will be allocated to the community through a whitelist system based on early participation.</mark>

&#x20;           <mark style="color:purple;">•  A special round will follow to distribute any tokens not allocated in tiers 1-4.</mark>

&#x20;           <mark style="color:purple;">•  Tiers 5 to 9 will be available to the general public, allowing broader participation and access to protocol funding.</mark>

<mark style="color:purple;">Tier 10: A reverse auction system will be implemented.</mark>
