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# Tax

## Tax

ShadowNode VPN provides a transparent breakdown of the 4% tax structure associated with the $SVPN token, showcasing how these funds contribute to ecosystem growth and reward active participants within the community.

### **Main Tax Structure**

| Attribute                 | Value |
| ------------------------- | ----- |
| Total Tax (Buy/Sell Fees) | 4%    |

## **Tax Funds Breakdown**

### Overview

| Allocation                | Percentage |
| ------------------------- | ---------- |
| Marketing and Development | 2%         |
| Staking Pool              | 1%         |
| Contributor Rewards       | 1%         |

### Description

| Allocation                | Percentage | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| ------------------------- | ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Marketing and Development | 50%        | Funds allocated towards marketing efforts, development initiatives, and ecosystem growth strategies to enhance the $SVPN token's visibility and utility. |
| Staking Pool              | 25%        | Reserved for the staking pool, rewarding participants who stake their tokens and contribute to network security and decentralization.                    |
| Contributor Rewards       | 25%        | Allocated to reward active contributors, incentivizing community engagement, content creation, and overall participation in ShadowNode VPN's ecosystem.  |

By allocating 50% to marketing and development, 25% to the staking pool, and 25% to contributor rewards, ShadowNode VPN ensures a balanced and strategic utilization of tax funds. This approach contributes to ecosystem growth, encourages community engagement, and rewards active participants who play a vital role in the success and sustainability of the $SVPN token.


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