# Token contributions

### Participating in the sale

1. Navigate to the active round
2. Check your maximum allocation amount
3. Enter your desired investment amount in USDC
4. Click "Invest" to confirm your participation
5. Follow any additional prompts to complete the transaction

### Important Notes

* Each round has specific allocation limits
* Investment amounts are in USDC
* Monitor the countdown timer to ensure you don't miss the investment window
* Review all project documentation before investing

## NFT gated rounds

The contributions can consists of multiple rounds. These rounds are describer below here

Our platform offers exclusive token contributions opportunities through NFT gated rounds. These are typically used for contributions in early seed rounds. Access to these rounds and your allocation amount are determined by the vVv Season 1 NFTs you have staked and linked to your account on the platform.

#### NFT Tier Structure

1. **Dolphin** - Entry-level tier providing basic access
2. **Shark** - Mid-tier providing guaranteed allocations
3. **Whale** - Premium tier offering larger guaranteed allocations

#### Staking Benefits

* All tiers can be enhanced by staking additional Dolphin NFTs
* Staking increases your allocation weight in each round
* Maximum benefit is achieved with 6 staked Dolphins

### Round Access and Allocation Calculation

#### Whale & Shark Round

Whale and Shark NFT holders receive preferential access to these exclusive rounds with guaranteed allocations.

**Eligibility**

* Must have at least one staked Whale or Shark NFT

**Allocation Algorithm**

1. **Weight Calculation:**
   * Base weight: 1 (for holding a Whale or Shark NFT)
   * Each staked Dolphin: +1/6 weight (0.1667)
   * Maximum weight per user: 2 (achieved with base + 6 Dolphins)
2. **Allocation Calculation:**

   ```
   User Allocation = (User Weight ÷ Total Weight Sum) × Round Allocation
   ```
3. **Tier Advantages:**
   * Whales receive larger allocation over Sharks
   * Both Whales & Sharks receive guaranteed allocation

#### Dolphin Round

Dedicated investment rounds for Dolphin NFT holders.

**Eligibility**

* Must have at least one staked Dolphin NFT

**Allocation Algorithm**

1. **Weight Calculation:**
   * Base weight: 1 (for holding a Dolphin NFT)
   * Each additional staked Dolphin: +1/5 weight (0.2)
   * Maximum weight per user: 2 (achieved with base + 5 Dolphins)
2. **Allocation Calculation:**

   ```
   Allocation Per Weight = (Round Allocation + (Round Allocation × Oversubscription Factor)) ÷ Total Weight SumUser Allocation = User Weight × Allocation Per Weight
   ```
3. **Oversubscription Factor:**
   * Provides additional allocation buffer for FCFS rounds.

### Important Notes

* NFTs must be staked before the round opens to be counted
* Allocation calculations are performed at the start of each round

## $V gated rounds (After TGE)

More information on this closer to TGE.

## Discord roles gated rounds

For some deals we might choose to give a larger audience access to the token contributions. This is done through giving them a specific role in our Discord. Pre-defined roles can then get access on the platform to these rounds. 

## Public

Public rounds are accessible to anyone on the platform.

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