# 4.3 Ecosystem Fund

#### **Overview**

* **10%** of $CROWNZ goes into an **Ecosystem Fund**, locked specifically to fund **community tournament prizes, airdrops, marketing, dev team, etc**.
* As NFTs generate revenue (both new launches and royalties), all of that income **buys $CROWNZ from the liquidity pool** and **transfers** it back into the Ecosystem Fund—refilling it for ongoing tournaments, airdrops, salaries, etc.&#x20;
* All employees, partnerships, promotions will be paid in $crownz.

#### **Why a Ecosystem Fund?**

1. **Sustained Prize Pools**: Tournaments remain well-rewarded, continually boosting player motivation and eSports appeal.
2. **Buy Pressure**: Whenever new NFT sales or royalties come in, they **purchase** tokens from the open market, supporting $CROWNZ’s price.
3. **Transparent Use**: Clear, dedicated pot of tokens ensures the community can track distributions.

#### **Funding Flow**

* **NFT Royalties & Launches** →  **SOL** → **Buy $CROWNZ** → **Ecosystem Fund**.
* This loop **stocks** the Fund over time, guaranteeing long-term capacity for tournaments and growth.
