> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legendofcuco.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legendofcuco.gitbook.io/docs/seed-sale.md).

# 🪙 Seed Sale Overview

*A Phygital Fantasy Trading Card Game & Treasure Hunt — Powered by $CUCO*

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The following section outlines the structure, economics, and participation process for the **$CUCO Seed & Presale**, designed to fund the Season-0 Pilot and Season-1 launch of the Legend of Cuco ecosystem. It provides transparent guidance for early participants, strategic partners, and community supporters.

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### Executive Summary

**Legend of Cuco** is a phygital (physical + digital) fantasy trading card game and treasure hunt.\
To fund **Season-0 (Pilot)** and **Season-1** — including a headline **$100,000 Grand Vault** — the project will conduct a structured **Seed & Presale** of its native utility token **$CUCO** (ERC-20, Polygon).

**Key parameters:**

* **Token supply:** 1,000,000,000,000 $CUCO (1T) — fixed, non-mintable
* **Sale allocation:** 15% of total supply = 150B $CUCO (50B Seed / 100B Presale)
* **Target raise:** ≈ $300,000 (total across both rounds)
* **Seed price:** $0.0001 / $CUCO (≈ $50K target)
* **Presale price:** $0.0005 / $CUCO (≈ $250K target)
* **Illustrative listing target:** $0.001 / $CUCO (not guaranteed)

The sale is designed to balance early-investor upside with long-term stability through vesting, burn mechanics, and transparent fund use.

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### Sale Tiers

The Cuco Seed Sale is designed to reward early Seekers while fueling the growth of the ecosystem. Below are the initial sale rounds, allocations, and vesting schedules.

**Seed Round (Tier 1)**

* **Allocation:** 5% of supply = 50B $CUCO
* **Price:** $0.0001 / $CUCO
* **Raise target:** ≈ $50K
* **Purpose:** strategic early supporters, advisors, initial marketing & tooling
* **Vesting:** 10% TGE / remainder linear 18 months

**Presale Round (Tier 2)**

* **Allocation:** 10% of supply = 100B $CUCO
* **Price:** $0.0005 / $CUCO
* **Raise target:** ≈ $250K
* **Purpose:** community sale, liquidity seeding, Season-1 expansion
* **Vesting:** 20% TGE / remainder linear 12 months

**Combined allocation:** 15% of total supply = 150B $CUCO

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### Allocation Table

| Category                 | % Supply | Tokens (B) |
| ------------------------ | -------- | ---------- |
| **Seed Sale**            | **5%**   | **50B**    |
| **Presale**              | **10%**  | **100B**   |
| Gameplay Rewards         | 35%      | 350B       |
| Community Incentives     | 15%      | 150B       |
| Marketing & Partnerships | 10%      | 100B       |
| Liquidity Pool           | 10%      | 100B       |
| Development & Ops        | 10%      | 100B       |
| Grand Vault Reserve      | 5%       | 50B        |
| Total                    | 100%     | 1T         |

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### Token Release & Vesting

**Vesting Summary**

* Seed Sale: 10% at TGE, 6-month cliff, then linear vesting over 18 months
* Presale: 20% at TGE, remainder vests linearly over 12 months
* Community Incentives: 25% at TGE, remainder vests linearly over 36 months
* Liquidity Pool: 40% at TGE, remainder vests linearly over 36 months (secured via multisig)
* Marketing & Partnerships: 20% at TGE, remainder vests linearly over 36 months (unused tokens burned at season close)
* Team & Development: 10% at TGE, 6-month cliff, remainder vests linearly over 42 months
* Grand Vault Reserve: Permanently locked in audited contracts; only released upon verified major Vault unlock events

All vesting schedules will be enforced through transparent, publicly verifiable smart contracts using timelocks and multisig controls.

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### Use of Funds

| Category                    | Estimated Range | Notes                           |
| --------------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Grand Vault Prize Pool      | $100K           | Season-1 headline prize         |
| Game & Platform Development | $60–100K        | dApp, smart contracts, UI/UX    |
| Printing & Production       | $20–60K         | art, tooling, security features |
| Marketing & Community       | $30–70K         | growth campaigns & partnerships |
| Legal & Compliance          | $5–15K          | KYC / regulatory                |
| Operational Reserve         | ≈ 10% of raise  | contingency buffer              |

A post-sale transparency report will summarize actual expenditures.

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### Whitelist & Participation

* **Whitelist required** for both Seed & Presale.
* **Registration:** via official form (link on website).
* **Selection:** community participation + early supporters + manual vetting.
* **Allocation caps:** Seed (e.g. $200–$2,500) / Presale ($50–$10,000).
* **Anti-bot measures:** CAPTCHA, wallet signatures, manual review.

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### KYC / Eligibility

* No KYC required for contributions below $5,000.
* Light KYC for $5,000–$25,000; full KYC above $25,000.
* Restricted jurisdictions (U.S., China, OFAC-sanctioned regions) excluded in the T\&Cs.
* Only minimal documentation required; all KYC data encrypted and deleted 6 months after TGE.

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### Purchase & TGE Mechanics

* **Accepted Currency:** USDC on Polygon.
* **Finality:** confirmed transactions are non-refundable except in technical-error cases.
* **TGE:** occurs after audits & smart-contract deployment; vesting starts immediately.

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### Refunds & Transfers

* Refunds only for failed transactions or material term changes pre-TGE.
* Tokens transferable post-vesting per schedule; no secondary sales before TGE.

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### Key Terms & Conditions

* **$CUCO** is a utility token for gameplay and ecosystem access, not a security.
* Participants must ensure legal eligibility in their jurisdiction.
* No guarantee of exchange listing or future value.
* KYC data processed per Privacy Policy and GDPR.

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### Transparency & Reporting

* Post-sale fund-use and quarterly updates will be published on GitBook and the treasury dashboard.
* Smart-contract addresses and timelock events will be public.

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### Risk Summary

Participation in the Sale involves risks including regulatory uncertainty, market volatility, product delivery risk, and security vulnerabilities.

Full risk disclosures appear in the official Terms & Conditions.

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### Security & Governance

* Smart contracts (audited ERC-20, vesting, Grand Vault, TeamClaim) will be audited pre-TGE.
* Governance rights limited to non-critical parameters (vault ratios, reward pools).
* Core game logic remains centralized to preserve integrity.

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### Timeline (Indicative)

| Stage                   | Description                          |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Whitelist Open          | Public registration window           |
| Seed Sale               | 48–72 h round (closed whitelist)     |
| Presale                 | 1–2 weeks (public round)             |
| Audit & TGE Preparation | 2–6 weeks post-presale               |
| Token Generation Event  | Initial distribution + vesting start |
| Listings & Liquidity    | Post-TGE, ongoing                    |

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### Early Holder Benefits

* **Seed Round:** founder edition drops, discounted packs, ARG pre-access.
* **Presale:** priority buy windows for Season-0 and Season-1.
* **All holders:** loyalty multipliers, exclusive Discord channels, seasonal perks.

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### Prize Compliance

Where required by law, a **no-purchase-necessary** entry method will be available for sweepstakes and prize draws.

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### FAQ (Highlights)

**Q:** Are purchases refundable?\
**A:** Generally final; see Section 7 for exceptions.

**Q:** Do I need a crypto wallet?\
**A:** Yes — a Polygon-compatible wallet is required for USDC contributions.

**Q:** Will I need KYC?\
**A:** KYC applies only when necessary, starting at $5K or for jurisdictional compliance.

**Q:** When can tokens be traded?\
**A:** After TGE and per vesting schedule; listing timing depends on exchange approvals.

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### Legal Disclaimer

This document is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a prospectus, or solicitation to sell securities. Participation involves risk and may be restricted by local law. Consult qualified legal and tax advisors before participating.

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### Contacts & Support

* **Website:** <https://legendofcuco.com>
* **Whitelist:** <https://legendofcuco.com/get-cuco>
* **Discord:** <https://legendofcuco.com/discord>
* **Email:** <invest@legendofcuco.com>

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### Closing Notes

The Legend of Cuco Seed Sale represents the foundation of a larger vision — to bring a truly phygital fantasy card game and on-chain treasure hunt to life. With transparent tokenomics, structured vesting, and a sustainable economic model, $CUCO is designed for both playability and long-term scalability.

We invite you to be part of the journey as we unlock the first vaults, launch Season-0, and build the Cuco universe together.

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### ⚡ Join the Hunt

Be among the first Seekers to enter the Cuco ecosystem.

**Whitelist now** to secure your allocation in the Seed & Presale — and help fund the first **phygital fantasy card game** where **gameplay, community, and token value grow together.**

[Join the Whitelist →](https://legendofcuco.com/get-cuco)

> Last updated: December 2025
