Introducing $SAHARA — the native utility token of Sahara AI. Designed for real-world function, $SAHARA powers a new economic model for AI. One that is collaborative, open, and built to reward real contributors. Utility, distribution, and claim details below 🧵👇

$SAHARA is the native token that powers all interactions across the Sahara AI ecosystem. Core Utilities of $SAHARA include: ▶️ Access or license datasets essential for training AI models; ▶️ Acquire rights to use existing models; ▶️ Secure computational resources necessary for model development, deployment and inference; ▶️ Make per-inference payments, allowing for granular usage-based pricing of AI services. ▶️ Pay gas on the Sahara Blockchain ▶️ Stake to secure the network ▶️ Vote on governance proposals Read our detailed breakdown of the $SAHARA token utility, distribution, and unlock schedule here:

📊 Token Distribution The majority of our token supply—over 64%—is dedicated to community growth, ecosystem development, and public participation, reflecting our deep commitment to empowering real users and building a sustainable, collaborative AI economy. 🔸 64.25% – Community & Ecosystem ⤷ 33.93% – Ecosystem Development ⤷ 20.75% – Community Incentives ⤷ 8.15% – Airdrops ⤷ 1.42% – Buidlpad Community Distribution 🔸 15.00% – Core contributors 🔸 19.75% – Early backers 🔸 1.00% – Liquidity & market stability This structure ensures real users and builders remain at the center of Sahara AI's ecosystem.

Knowledge Drop for Early Sahara AI Contributors 5% of total $SAHARA supply + exclusive cash rewards have been reserved for early contributors across the Sahara AI ecosystem. While allocations will vary based on activity and impact, almost everyone who added real value will receive $SAHARA. Reserved allocations: ✅ 4.05% – DSP contributors ✅ 0.45% – Sahara Legends participants ✅ 0.50% – Ecosystem builders & partners Fair Distribution Methods: ▶️ Allocations based on verified contributions (Sahara Points and Shards) ▶️ Sybil resistance measures to prioritize genuine human participation ▶️ Activity multipliers for engaged Web3 wallets All allocations were designed to reward authentic contributors while maintaining program integrity through automated detection systems. 📖 Full details → And we’re not stopping at token rewards! In addition to the Knowledge Drop, we’ll be distributing exclusive cash rewards to recognize loyal and active contributors in our Discord community, including community managers, moderators, event hosts, platinum role holders, and top-tier UGC creators. If you’re eligible, you’ll be added to a private channel in Discord where our team will share next steps.

🔓 Unlock Schedule The $SAHARA unlock schedule balances immediate utility with long-term ecosystem stability while fostering sustainable, organic growth. At launch: 🔸 20.4% unlocks immediately to support platform utility and early adopters 🔸 The rest follows structured cliffs and linear monthly unlocks

🌐 While Sahara AI's own mainnet is still in development, $SAHARA will launch on both Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain (BSC), enabling flexibility, deep liquidity, and real utility across Web3 from day one. 🪂 Knowledge Drop claims will happen exclusively on BSC to ensure a smooth, low-cost claiming experience for the community. BSC offers significantly lower gas fees compared to other chains, making it more accessible for users across different regions and wallet types. The token contract on both chains is: 0xFDFfB411C4A70AA7C95D5C981a6Fb4Da867e1111

Knowledge Drop claim goes live: June 26 at 12:00 PM UTC Our official Knowledge Drop claim page is now live. Connect your wallet to check your eligibility, view your allocation, and claim your tokens when they unlock. Welcome to the collaborative AI economy.