1. Introduction to Solayer & Mission
Solayer is an advanced restaking platform built natively on the Solana ecosystem, designed to expand proof-of-stake economic principles to enhance security for decentralized systems and decentralized applications (dApps). Users can participate in a decentralized validator network, contributing to the security and functionality of the Solana ecosystem.

Through staking assets, users not only help decentralize Solana but also earn rewards from MEV-boost and Actively Validated Services (AVS).
Solayer's mission is to provide security for Solana-based dApps and prioritize transaction inclusion, ensuring a strong foundation for the network while allowing dApps to secure block space effectively.
2. Key Features of Solayer

Solana-Native Restaking: Unlike EigenLayer on Ethereum, Solayer focuses on endogenous AVS, ensuring seamless integration with Solanaās ecosystem.
Stake-weighted Quality of Service (QoS): Allows dApps to prioritize transaction processing, ensuring higher speed and stability without reliance on third-party RPC nodes.
Solayer AVS Token (sSOL): Users can convert SOL into sSOL, a Liquid Staking Token (LST) that generates dual yields from Solana POS staking and MEV yield.
High Liquidity with Pooled Liquidity Model: Minimizes slippage and optimizes unstaking processes, providing users with instant access to their funds.
Stake Management for dApps: dApps can pool staking from users to enhance security and transaction efficiency.
3. Tokenomics / Distribution

To ensureĀ broad decentralization,Ā $LAYERĀ is being distributed through both theĀ community sale of our Emerald CardĀ and ourĀ genesis airdrop for early adopters.
āCommunity & Ecosystem [51.23%]
34.23%Ā is forĀ continued R&D, developer programs, ecosystem growth, and other user activities.
14%Ā is forĀ community events/incentivesĀ (includingĀ 12% reserved for the Genesis DropĀ to reward early adopters and initial claim activities).
3%Ā is distributed via theĀ Emerald Card community sale.
āCore Contributors [17.11%]
Reserved forĀ core contributors and advisors.
āInvestors [16.66%]
Allocation forĀ investors.
āFoundation [15%]
Allocated to theĀ Solayer FoundationĀ to supportĀ vertical product expansionĀ andĀ network development.

LAYER Vesting Schedule
$LAYER tokens will be emitted over time, following the vesting schedule below:
Genesis Drop: FullyĀ unvestedĀ at launch.
Emerald Card Community Sale: FullyĀ unvestedĀ at launch.
Community incentives:Ā Linearly vestedĀ forĀ 6 months.
Community & Ecosystem:Ā Vested every 3 monthsĀ overĀ 4 years.
Foundation:Ā Vested every 3 monthsĀ overĀ 4 years.
Team & Advisors:Ā 1-year cliff, 3 years linear vesting.
Investors:Ā 1-year cliff, 2 years linear vesting.

4. Roadmap

5. Conclusion
Solayer not only helps dApps optimize staking and transaction efficiency but also creates a sustainable and highly profitable restaking model for users. In the future, Solayer aims to expand support for exogenous AVSs, connecting with other blockchain networks to increase value and interoperability.
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