KAWAI Meme Coin: Phase 1 Tokenomics (Solana Standard SPL)

June 2, 2025 4 min read

KAWAI ($KAWAI) Meme Coin: Phase 1 Tokenomics (Solana - Standard SPL)

Objective: Design tokenomics for the KAWAI ($KAWAI) meme coin launch on Solana using the standard SPL Token program, focusing on viral potential, community building, initial utility, and funding for Phase 1 development. This revision emphasizes strategies for establishing liquidity with limited initial capital.

Token Details:

  • Name: KAWAI
  • Ticker: $KAWAI
  • Blockchain: Solana
  • Standard: SPL Token (TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA)
  • Decimals: 9
  • Total Supply: 1,000,000,000,000 (1 Trillion $KAWAI) - A large supply typical for meme coins, allowing for low unit price and psychological appeal.
  • Metadata: On-chain metadata will be handled using the Metaplex Token Metadata standard, associated with the standard SPL token mint.

Token Distribution (Total Supply: 1 Trillion $KAWAI):

  1. Initial Liquidity Pool (40% - 400 Billion $KAWAI):

    • This allocation of $KAWAI tokens is designated for providing the initial liquidity on a major Solana DEX (e.g., Raydium, Orca).
    • These $KAWAI tokens will be paired with the maximum available SOL or USDC the project team can contribute at launch.
    • Crucial Locking: 100% of the LP tokens received by the team from this initial provision must be locked for a significant period (e.g., 12 months minimum) via a reputable locker service (e.g., Streamflow, SolLocker) to build trust and mitigate rug pull risks. This is non-negotiable, especially with potentially modest initial liquidity.
    • Transparency regarding the initial liquidity amount and lockup is paramount.
  2. Marketing & CEX Listings (15% - 150 Billion $KAWAI):

    • Funds for influencer marketing, social media campaigns, PR, partnerships, and fees for potential future CEX listings.
    • Held in a dedicated multi-sig wallet, released based on milestones/proposals.
  3. Staking & Community LP Rewards (15% - 150 Billion $KAWAI):

    • Initially allocated to the staking contract rewards pool for direct $KAWAI staking.
    • A portion of this pool may be strategically allocated to incentivize community liquidity provision (LP farming) on DEXs post-launch, helping to grow liquidity organically. Details of such programs will be announced separately.
    • Distributed over time (e.g., 2-3 years) to incentivize long-term holding and LP participation.
  4. Airdrops & Community Engagement (10% - 100 Billion $KAWAI):

    • Initial airdrops to target Solana communities and early supporters.
    • Ongoing rewards for community engagement, meme creation contests, moderation, ambassador programs.
    • This pool can also be a source for future community-focused LP incentive programs if needed.
  5. Team & Advisors (10% - 100 Billion $KAWAI):

    • Vesting: Linear vesting over 18-24 months with an initial cliff (e.g., 3-6 months) after TGE. Held in vesting contracts (e.g., Streamflow).
    • Transparency regarding team wallets and vesting schedules is crucial.
  6. Treasury & Future Development (10% - 100 Billion $KAWAI):

    • Funds for Phase 1 development (website, dApp features), audits, operational costs, and seeding Phase 2 development (including the long-term decentralized AI compute vision).
    • Held in the main multi-sig treasury wallet, managed via basic governance initially.
    • A small portion could be used for gradual liquidity injections by the team if revenue or minor funding becomes available, as outlined in low-capital strategies.

Phase 1 Utility & Value Accrual:

  • Staking: Earn $KAWAI rewards for locking tokens.
  • Community LP Incentives: Potential to earn $KAWAI by providing liquidity.
  • Governance: Basic voting rights on community proposals.
  • Meme & Community: Value from branding, active community, and viral marketing.
  • NFT Access: Potential requirement to hold/burn $KAWAI for exclusive AI-themed NFT mints.

Key Considerations for Low-Capital Liquidity:

  • Transparency: Clearly communicate the initial liquidity level, the LP lockup, and the strategies for growing liquidity over time (e.g., community LP incentives, gradual team additions from treasury if possible).
  • Security: Prioritize locking all team-provided LP tokens and revoking mint authority.
  • Community Focus: Emphasize community involvement in growing the project and potentially its liquidity through incentive programs.
  • Realistic Expectations: Manage community expectations regarding initial price stability if liquidity is modest.
  • Budget Management: Careful management of Marketing and Treasury funds is essential, as these are the primary resources for growth and development.

This revised tokenomics aims to maximize the impact of available resources for initial liquidity while setting the stage for community-driven liquidity growth.

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