# Giza Protocol

> Documentation for Giza Protocol

## Token Distribution Overview

The GIZA token follows a strategic distribution model designed to support both near-term development and long-term ecosystem growth. The total fixed supply of GIZA tokens is allocated across several key stakeholder groups and strategic allocations:

### Allocation Breakdown

| Category                      |  Percentage | TGE Unlock (%) |
| ----------------------------- | ----------: | -------------: |
| **Team & Advisors**           |  **18.25%** |      **0.00%** |
| **Early Backers & Investors** |  **31.44%** |      **0.00%** |
| **Community Distribution**    |  **22.21%** |      **2.21%** |
| **Treasury & Future Dist.**   |  **22.10%** |      **0.00%** |
| **Ecosystem Partnerships**    |   **6.00%** |      **3.79%** |
| **TOTAL**                     | **100.00%** |      **6.00%** |

![Token Allocation Chart](/token_distribution.png)

### Vesting Schedules

Specific allocations have the following vesting schedules:

* **Team & Advisors (18.25%)**: 36-month linear vesting, starting from TGE. No cliff.
* **Early Backers & Investors (31.44%)**: 36-month linear vesting, starting from TGE. No cliff.
* **Community Distribution (22.21%)**: 2.21% unlocked at TGE. (Further details on specific sub-categories like Legion Sale or Echo Sale might need updating if they've changed).
* **Treasury & Future Distributions (22.10%)**: 48-month linear vesting, starting from TGE. No cliff.
* **Ecosystem Partnerships (6.00%)**: 3.79% unlocked at TGE.

Other allocations, such as parts of Community Distribution (Echo Sale, Staking Rewards) and Ecosystem Partnerships, may have different vesting schedules or immediate unlocks as indicated in the table above.

![Token Distribution Over Time Chart](/cumulative_token.png)

![token\_emissions](/token_emissions.png)

### How to Acquire $GIZA

* **Airdrops**: Participate in distribution events (see [Airdrop](/airdrop/future)).
* **Staking Rewards**: Earn tokens by staking (see [Staking](/staking/how-it-works)).
* **Exchanges**: Purchase on supported exchanges (see [Trading Your Tokens](/technical/trading)).


## Fee System Basics

The Giza Protocol implements a fee system designed to sustain the network's decentralized infrastructure rather than generate revenue for Giza as an entity. When agents execute transactions on the Giza AVS, they generate fees that can be paid in any whitelisted token, not limited to the native GIZA tokens.

These fees flow through a carefully designed distribution mechanism: a portion of collected fees is swapped to GIZA via liquidity pools, while the remaining portion goes directly to network operators who stake GIZA as security collateral. This creates a self-reinforcing economic loop where increased protocol usage directly rewards operators securing the network.

The liquidity pools themselves, initially seeded by the Giza Association but open to LPs, pair GIZA with other tokens and generate standard AMM transaction fees. Through this structure, token value accrual is bound to protocol utility, creating sustainable economic alignment without extractive fee models.

![Fee System](/giza_flywheel.png)


## $GIZA Purpose and Utility

The GIZA token fulfills essential functions within the protocol, creating alignment between all ecosystem participants while supporting the network's security and operations.

![Token Utility](/token_utility.png)

**Security Staking**: Network operators must stake GIZA to participate in the protocol's validation and execution network. This staking requirement creates a strong economic security model where operators face material consequences for malicious behavior, while also receiving rewards for correct operation. This mechanism leverages EigenLayer's AVS framework to ensure the protocol maintains robust security guarantees and will go live with the Protocol launch.

**Progressive Governance**: GIZA token holders participate in a phased governance approach that balances security with decentralization. In the initial phase, a dedicated Security Council executes key protocol decisions, while GIZA holders retain oversight through community forum discussions and off-chain voting, which guide and oversee Council actions. As the protocol matures, governance evolves toward a delegation system where token holders increasingly influence decision-making through elected representatives and specialized councils. This progressive decentralization ensures responsible governance while providing a clear path to community control and will be live at TGE.

**Liquidity Provision**: GIZA tokens form half of each liquidity pair in the protocol's AMM pools, enabling efficient fee processing with minimal slippage. When agents generate fees in various tokens, these pools allow the protocol to process payments to operators and the treasury with optimal efficiency. This liquidity infrastructure is crucial for enabling multi-token operations across different chains and protocols, while maintaining economic stability within the ecosystem.

This utility-focused design creates a system where the GIZA token directly addresses key challenges in operating a decentralized abstraction layer for agents. By aligning incentives between operators, governance participants, and users, the token enables the scalable, secure execution of agentic intents in web3 while ensuring the protocol can evolve sustainably with the needs of its growing ecosystem.


## Contract Addresses

Below are the official contract addresses for Giza Protocol across different networks. Always verify these addresses before interacting with any contracts.

### Ethereum (Chain ID: 1)

* **GIZA Token**: [`0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774`](https://etherscan.io/token/0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774)
* **GIZA OFT Adapter**: [`0x0b0E004b88A9c37453ad75C450F1147E9DEc97c3`](https://etherscan.io/address/0x0b0E004b88A9c37453ad75C450F1147E9DEc97c3)

### Base (Chain ID: 8453)

* **GIZA Token**: [`0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774`](https://basescan.org/token/0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774)
* **Earning Power Calculator**: [`0x3E92f421B6641242Fe65C280AfA03Cea492Abca1`](https://basescan.org/address/0x3E92f421B6641242Fe65C280AfA03Cea492Abca1)
* **Staker**: [`0xE576638a9f2AD99EE9dD6F4AcBb83217566D8e18`](https://basescan.org/address/0xE576638a9f2AD99EE9dD6F4AcBb83217566D8e18)
* **Airdrop Distributor**: [`0xa49D748e0ECBDd8DE5305Bd1bd9c39F85e28DddB`](https://basescan.org/address/0xa49D748e0ECBDd8DE5305Bd1bd9c39F85e28DddB)
* **Emission Distributor**: [`0x6d104968D1d64AECea5f16aA956a87D67FfBc742`](https://basescan.org/address/0x6d104968D1d64AECea5f16aA956a87D67FfBc742)
* **Bumpor**: [`0x895407F1EC37C46D8b5BCa3884711172c8E9bcb8`](https://basescan.org/address/0x895407F1EC37C46D8b5BCa3884711172c8E9bcb8)

### Arbitrum (Chain ID: 42161)

* **GIZA Token**: [`0xa4eAEC0b1d564061a4951816fD5B1ba8CFBC425c`](https://arbiscan./token/0xa4eAEC0b1d564061a4951816fD5B1ba8CFBC425c)

Always verify the contract addresses before interacting with any Giza Protocol contracts.


## Bridging Your Tokens

Thanks to the LayerZero OFT standard, users can easily bridge their GIZA tokens between supported networks (Ethereum and Base) using Stargate Finance.

### How to Bridge via Stargate

1. **Visit Stargate Bridge**: Go to the pre-configured GIZA bridge
   [`link`](https://stargate.finance/bridge?srcChain=ethereum\&srcToken=0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774\&dstChain=base\&dstToken=0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774). \
   *(Note: You can also navigate manually on [Stargate Finance](https://stargate.finance/bridge) and select the chains/token)*
2. **Connect Wallet**: Connect the wallet holding your GIZA tokens.
3. **Select Source Chain**: Choose the network where your GIZA tokens currently reside (e.g., Ethereum).
4. **Select GIZA Token**: Ensure GIZA is selected as the token to bridge.
5. **Choose Destination Chain**: Select the network you want to bridge to (e.g., Base).
6. **Enter Amount**: Input the quantity of GIZA tokens you wish to bridge.
7. **Confirm Transaction**: Approve the bridge transaction in your wallet. This may involve multiple steps (approval and transfer).

The bridging process typically takes a few minutes to complete, depending on network conditions. Once finished, your GIZA tokens will be available in your wallet on the destination network.


## Token Standard

GIZA implements the standard ERC-20 interface for basic token functionality such as transfers and approvals.

Additionally, GIZA is built on the LayerZero OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard. This enables seamless and efficient bridging of the token between the supported networks (Ethereum and Base) using LayerZero's messaging infrastructure.

Learn more about:

* [ERC-20 Token Standard](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/standards/tokens/erc-20/)
* [LayerZero OFT Standard](https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/developers/evm/oft/quickstart)


## Trading Your Tokens

GIZA tokens can be traded on two major decentralized exchanges (DEXs): Aerodrome on the Base network and Camelot on the Arbitrum network. These platforms serve as the primary venues for acquiring and trading GIZA tokens in the DeFi ecosystem.

Both exchanges maintain dedicated liquidity pools that enable seamless swapping between GIZA tokens and other cryptocurrencies, providing traders with efficient market access and price discovery mechanisms. Through these DEXs, users can execute trades directly from their non-custodial wallets while maintaining full control of their assets.

### Trading on Aerodrome (Base)

Aerodrome is the primary DEX where GIZA tokens can be traded. To trade on Aerodrome:

1. Connect your wallet to [Aerodrome](https://aerodrome.finance/)
2. Ensure you're on the Base network
3. Select [GIZA](https://aerodrome.finance/swap?from=0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913\&to=0x590830dfdf9a3f68afcdde2694773debdf267774\&chain0=8453\&chain1=8453) as one of your trading pairs
4. Review the trade details before confirming your transaction

### Trading on Camelot (Arbitrum)

Camelot is the primary DEX where GIZA tokens can be traded in Arbitrum. To trade on Arbitrum:

1. Connect your wallet to [Camelot](https://app.camelot.exchange/)
2. Ensure you're on the Arbitrum network
3. Select GIZA as one of your trading pairs
4. Review the trade details before confirming your transaction

### Important Considerations

* Always verify the token contract address ([See Addresses](/technical/addresses)).
* Be aware of potential slippage and gas fees when trading on DEXs.
* Use reputable exchanges and practice good security hygiene.
* Monitor Aerodrome's liquidity pools for the best trading conditions.


## Community Staking

The Giza community staking mechanism uses a well-established reward distribution system that works as follows:

* A dedicated allocation of GIZA is set aside for rewarding stakers.
* Rewards are distributed proportionally based on each staker's reward rate, which is a function of both the amount staked and the duration of the stake.
* Rewards accumulate continuously and can be claimed at any time.


## Staking Example Scenarios

> Note that for both the boosts and unstaking fee, the mentioned calculations apply at the individual deposit level. For example Alice makes 2 deposits separated by 6 months, the boosts and unstaking fees will be calculated for each individual deposit.

### Alice's Staking Journey

Alice deposits 100 GIZA tokens into the staking contract. At this point:

* Her initial earning power is 100 (equal to her staked amount)
* Her initial voting power is also 100

After staking for 1 month continuously:

* Her earning power increases to 137 (37% boost from time-weighted multiplier)
* Her voting power increases to 137 as well
* She can now withdraw her entire stake without any fees

### Adding More Tokens

After 1 month, Alice decides to add another 100 GIZA tokens to her stake. Now:

* Her total staked amount is 200 GIZA
* Her earning power becomes 237 (137 from her initial boosted stake + 100 from her new stake)
* Her voting power is also 237
* The boost is applied individually to each deposit, so her second deposit will earn its own boost over time

### Withdrawal Options

After 15 days, Alice decides to withdraw her tokens:

* No fee will be applied to her first deposit (100 GIZA) since it's over 1 month old
* The unstaking fee will only applied to her second deposit, since 15 days have passed, she will pay 2.5% on 100 GIZA (2.5 GIZA).


## How to Stake GIZA

This guide will walk you through the process of staking your GIZA tokens, claiming your staking rewards and withdrawing your position.

#### Before You Begin

Ensure you have:

* An Ethereum/Base network compatible wallet connected to Base mainnet

Always verify:

* The domain matches the exact GIZA Protocol official domain [https://gizaprotocol.ai](https://gizaprotocol.ai)
* The staking contract address matches the official one [`0xE576638a9f2AD99EE9dD6F4AcBb83217566D8e18`](/technical/addresses)

#### Staking Process

##### Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Navigate to the GIZA Protocol Stake page.
2. Click Connect Wallet in the top-right corner.
3. Select your preferred wallet provider. GIZA supports all major wallets including MetaMask, Rabby, and Coinbase Wallet.
4. Your wallet address will be displayed once connected.

![staking 1](/user_guide_stake_01.png)

##### Step 2: Go to the Staking Dashboard

1. Click on the "Go to staking dashboard" button situated on the top Stake GIZA banner.

![staking 2](/user_guide_stake_02.png)

If you hold GIZA tokens, you'll see:

* Your available balance to deposit.
* Your current staked balance (if any).
* Estimate potential earnings using the Rewards Simulator.
* A Stake button to begin staking.

![staking 3](/user_guide_stake_03.png)

##### Step 3: Start Staking Process

1. Click Stake next to your available balance.
2. A modal will appear.
3. Enter the amount you want to stake, or click your balance to select the maximum.

![staking 4](/user_guide_stake_04.png)

* Once you input the amount, click Stake now and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
* Your updated Staked balance will be shown on the dashboard.

![staking 5](/user_guide_stake_05.png)

#### Claim Your Rewards

If you have staked any GIZA tokens, you will see staking rewards continuously accruing on the right hand side panel:

* Click on the "Claim & Stake" button, to automatically claim your earned rewards and restake them in one step.
* Click Claim to transfer rewards to your wallet without staking.

![staking 6](/user_guide_stake_06.png)

#### Manage Your Staking Position

At the top of the dashboard, view your Total position value, which is the combined value of staked GIZA and unclaimed rewards, as well as your Boost multiplier, which increases with larger and longer positions.

* Click on the "Withdraw position" button to withdraw your full staking position, including both your staked GIZA and any unclaimed rewards.

![staking 7](/user_guide_stake_07.png)

* A modal will appear displaying the total GIZA you'll receive after any applicable withdrawal fee.
* Click "Withdraw now" to confirm and send all funds to your wallet.

![staking 8](/user_guide_stake_08.png)

#### Fee Policy

* No fee is charged if you've staked for at least 1 month.
* If withdrawn earlier, a 5% fee applies, which decays linearly to 0% over 30 days.
* Tokens can be withdrawn completely free once this threshold is met.


## How Staking Works

Staking is a key feature of the Giza ecosystem that allows community members to participate in governance and earn additional Giza tokens as rewards.

### Overview

When you stake your Giza tokens, you're essentially locking them in a smart contract for a period of time. In return, you receive:

* Additional Giza tokens as rewards
* Governance power to participate in decision-making
* A direct voting power to contribute on the Giza ecosystem

### Mechanism

The Giza staking mechanism uses a well-established reward distribution system that works as follows:

* A dedicated emission of $GIZA is set aside for rewarding stakers
* These rewards are distributed proportionally to all stakers based on their earning power (function of staked amount and stake duration)
* Rewards accumulate continuously and can be claimed at any time

### Unstaking Fee

**No fee is charged after staking for 1 month or longer.** You can withdraw your tokens completely fee-free once you've staked for at least 1 month.

To promote long-term staking and discourage frequent entering and exiting, Giza implements a withdrawal fee mechanism:

* When withdrawing staked tokens before the 1-month mark, a 5% fee is applied initially, that decays linearly to 0% over a 1-month period.


## Operator Staking

### Coming Soon

Detailed information about Giza Protocol's operator staking mechanism will be available here in the near future.

In the meantime, you can review our [Staking Overview](/staking/overview) for a general introduction to Giza's staking mechanisms.


## Staking Overview

Giza Protocol supports two complementary staking mechanisms that serve distinct purposes within the ecosystem: operator staking and community staking.

![Staking Overview](/staking_system.png)

### Operator Staking

Operator Staking focuses on network security and reliable infrastructure. Operators who run the decentralized execution network stake GIZA tokens as collateral, creating strong economic incentives for correct operation while ensuring accountability. This staking directly secures the agent execution infrastructure, with operators earning rewards from protocol fees in exchange for their service and committed capital.

### Community Staking

Community Staking centers on governance participation and protocol alignment. By staking GIZA tokens, community members gain governance rights proportional to their stake and staking duration. This mechanism ensures those with long-term commitment to the protocol have meaningful input on its direction, while also reducing circulating supply and strengthening token economics.

### Synergies

Both staking mechanisms work together to create a cohesive system where security and governance reinforce each other, with rewards flowing to those who contribute to the protocol's success through either operational support or aligned governance participation.


## Staking Rewards Allocation

Giza allocates a budget to sustain staking rewards for the coming years. For the first year, here is the monthly budget allocated for rewarding stakers:

| Month    | Rewards Allocation |
| -------- | ------------------ |
| Month 1  | 1,050,000          |
| Month 2  | 1,050,000          |
| Month 3  | 1,060,000          |
| Month 4  | 1,060,000          |
| Month 5  | 1,070,000          |
| Month 6  | 1,070,000          |
| Month 7  | 1,070,000          |
| Month 8  | 1,080,000          |
| Month 9  | 1,080,000          |
| Month 10 | 1,080,000          |
| Month 11 | 1,090,000          |
| Month 12 | 1,090,000          |

The rewards are distributed every second linearly over the course of the month. The reward rate for an individual staker depends on their reward rate that is determined by the amount staked and any potential time-weighted boost.

![monthly\_rewards](/monthly_emissions.png)

This means that rewards accrue continuously to stakers rather than being distributed in lump sums, ensuring a smooth and predictable reward mechanism.

![cumulative\_emissions](/cumulative_emissions.png)


## Time-Weighted Influence & Rewards

A key feature of Giza's staking program is its time-weighted mechanism, which rewards long-term stakers with additional benefits:

* **Reward Multiplier**: Longer staking durations result in a proportionally higher earning rate.
* **Governance Boost**: Long-term stakers also receive enhanced voting power in governance decisions.

Withdrawing any portion of staked tokens resets the time-weighted boost associated with that stake. This mechanism is designed to encourage consistent, long-term participation in the ecosystem.

### Boost Schedule Breakdown

| Staking Duration | Boost Percentage | Multiplier |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ---------- |
| After 1 week     | 25%              | x1.25      |
| After 1 month    | 37%              | x1.37      |
| After 3 months   | 82%              | x1.82      |
| After 6 months   | 175%             | x2.75      |
| After 12 months  | 360%             | x4.6       |
| After 24 months  | 400%             | x5         |

### Unstaking Fee

To promote long-term staking and discourage frequent entering and exiting, Giza implements a temporary withdrawal fee mechanism:

* No fee is charged after a stake has been held for at least 1 month. Tokens can be withdrawn completely fee-free once this threshold is met.
* If tokens are withdrawn before the 1-month mark, a 5% fee is applied, which decays linearly to 0% over the course of 30 days.

Both time-weighted boosts and unstaking fees are calculated at the individual deposit level. For example, if Alice makes two separate deposits six months apart, the boost and withdrawal fee will be calculated independently for each deposit.


## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

#### How can I check if I'm eligible for the airdrop?

To check your eligibility, connect your wallet to the official GIZA Protocol Claim page and click on the “Check your eligibility” button. If eligible, you’ll see a confirmation and the amount of GIZA tokens you can claim. If not eligible, you’ll receive a clear notification.

#### What criteria determine eligibility for the airdrop?

Eligibility is based on genuine ecosystem engagement through multiple pathways: ARMA Agent usage (requiring at least 60 points, equivalent to $50 deposited for 5+ days), participation in social campaigns (Layer3, Galxe, or Megaphone) with specific completion requirements, active community stewardship, or early technical contributions to Giza's development.

#### Why might I not be eligible for the airdrop?

You might be ineligible due to insufficient ARMA engagement (less than 60 points), incomplete social campaign participation, residing in a restricted jurisdiction, or failing to meet the specific qualification criteria for community roles or technical contributions.

#### If I'm eligible, how is my token allocation calculated?

For ARMA users, allocation is calculated using a tiered system based on points:
`Points = 0.01 × USD deposited × hours`
This formula rewards both the amount and the duration of your capital commitment in ARMA. Social contributors receive 180 GIZA per qualifying campaign. Community stewards with Pharaoh and Scribe roles receive 1,800 and 1,200 GIZA respectively, while Feedback Sprint participants receive 385 GIZA if they also deposited ≥$50 in ARMA.

#### How can I claim my GIZA tokens?

Connect your wallet to the official claim page, check eligibility, and click "Start claim process". You'll then have two options: "Claim & Stake" (automatically stakes your tokens to earn rewards) or "Only Claim" (sends tokens directly to your wallet). You can follow a [step-by-step guide here](/airdrop/season1/claim).

#### Do I need to pay gas fees when claiming my tokens?

Yes, standard network gas fees apply when claiming your tokens, which are paid during the transaction confirmation in your wallet.

#### Is there a deadline for claiming my tokens? If so, how long do I have?

Yes, you have 3 months from when the claim portal goes live to claim your tokens. Tokens that remain unclaimed after this period will be returned to the protocol treasury.

#### What can I do with my GIZA tokens once I've claimed them?

You can stake your tokens to earn rewards and participate in governance, hold them in your wallet, or bridge them between supported networks (Ethereum and Base) via Stargate Finance. Staking provides increasing rewards over time with a boost multiplier that scales with staking duration.

#### What is the purpose or utility of GIZA tokens within the ecosystem?

GIZA tokens fulfill three essential functions: Security Staking for network operators to validate transactions, Progressive Governance to participate in protocol decision-making, and Liquidity Provision to enable efficient fee processing across multiple tokens and chains. These utilities align incentives among all ecosystem participants.

#### What is the total token distribution for Season 01?

Season 1 distributes 13.8 million GIZA tokens (approximately 1.4% of total supply) across four categories:

* ARMA Users: 11,089,000 GIZA (1.11% of supply) to 3,701 users
* Social Contributors: 2,678,220 GIZA (0.27% of supply) to 14,880 users
* Community Stewards: 82,970 GIZA (0.008% of supply) to 146 users
* Early Giza Contributors: 216,900 GIZA (0.022% of supply) to 46 users

#### Will there be future airdrops or opportunities if I miss this one?

Yes, Giza uses a seasonal approach to token distribution. Season 02 is already active, offering new participation opportunities such as enhanced ARMA rewards, engaging with new agents, Giza Protocol activities, and expanded community roles. Current ARMA users are automatically earning points for future distributions.

#### Where can I verify the official token contract address?

You can verify the official token contract addresses for Ethereum and Base networks: `0x590830dFDf9A3F68aFCDdE2694773dEBDF267774`.

#### How does staking work in the Giza ecosystem?

Giza supports two complementary staking mechanisms: Operator Staking and Community Staking. Operator Staking focuses on network security where operators stake GIZA tokens as collateral. Community Staking centers on governance participation where members gain voting rights proportional to their stake and staking duration.

#### How can I stake my GIZA tokens?

Go to the [GIZA Protocol Stake page](https://www.gizaprotocol.ai/stake) and connect your wallet. Click on “Go to staking dashboard,” enter the amount you want to stake, and confirm the transaction. You’ll start earning rewards immediately. A [step-by-step guide is available here](/staking/how-it-works).

#### What rewards can I earn from staking GIZA?

Giza has allocated a multi-year reward budget for stakers. In the first year, monthly rewards range from 1.05M to 1.09M GIZA, distributed continuously based on how much and how long you stake. Longer commitments earn higher boosts. Try the Staking Rewards Simulator to estimate your potential earnings.

#### What is the time-weighted boost for staking?

The time-weighted boost mechanism rewards long-term stakers with increased earning power and governance influence. The boost multiplier scales from 1.25x after 1 week to 5x after 24 months. Withdrawing staked tokens resets the boost for that specific deposit. Each deposit's boost is calculated independently.

#### Are there any fees for unstaking my GIZA tokens?

No fee is charged if you've staked for at least 1 month. If withdrawn earlier, a 5% fee applies, which decays linearly to 0% over 30 days. This policy encourages longer-term staking while still allowing flexibility to access your tokens when needed.

#### How does Giza governance work?

Giza's governance system solves the tension between expertise and representation through a council-based system with delegation. It's built on three core convictions: expertise matters, skin-in-the-game is essential, and accountability through delegation creates more effective governance than fragmented direct voting.

#### What is Giza's governance roadmap?

Giza's governance evolves in phases. In Phase 1, a Security Council maintains executive authority with community input through off-chain voting. Phase 2 introduces delegation where token holders select expert representatives who gain proposal rights, while specialized councils emerge. In Phase 3, community-elected councils fully assume protocol governance, the Security Council becomes solely an emergency circuit breaker, and the DAO operates through on-chain voting with clear delegation paths.

#### How can I participate in governance?

During Phase 1, only GIZA stakers have influence in community voting. To participate, stake your GIZA tokens in the protocol's staking contracts. You can create forum posts to discuss ideas, vote through Snapshot on proposals published by the Security Council, and express opinions on proposed changes. In later phases, you'll be able to nominate yourself as a candidate for delegate positions.

#### What happens if I experience any technical issues?

Ensure you to always verify you're on the official domain and connecting to the correct contract addresses before initiating any transactions. If issues persist, reach out via official support channels like our community [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/YB3k88bXYh).


## Support

If you need help or have questions about the Giza Protocol, you can reach out through the following channels:

* **Website**: [https://www.gizatech.xyz/](https://www.gizatech.xyz/)
* **Twitter/X**: [https://x.com/gizatechxyz](https://x.com/gizatechxyz)
* **Discord**: [https://discord.gg/gizatech](https://discord.gg/gizatech)
* **Telegram**: [https://t.me/gizabrains](https://t.me/gizabrains)
* **GitHub**: [https://github.com/gizatechxyz](https://github.com/gizatechxyz)


## MiCA Compliance

Details related to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

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## Privacy Policy

*Version: 1.0*

*Last updated: March 19, 2025*

This privacy policy ("**Privacy Policy**") explains the basis for our collection of personal data when you access our user interface ("**User Interface**") for the $GIZA tokens ("**Tokens**") governance staking smart contracts ("**Governance Staking**") of the Giza protocol ("**Protocol**"), or when you communicate with us or otherwise deal with us, and sets out how we use your personal data, the conditions under which we disclose it to others and the measures we take to keep it secure. We use the word "data" here interchangeably with "personal data".

If you provide information to us about you or any person other than yourself, you must ensure that the data is accurate and that these other people understand how their data will be used, that they have given their permission for you to disclose it to us and for you to allow us, and our service providers, to use it. You are welcome to provide them with a copy of this Privacy Policy.

### 1. **Controller**

The responsible person for processing your data under this Privacy Policy ("**Controller**") unless we tell you otherwise in an individual case is:

Giza Association\
Bahnhofstrasse 20\
6300 Zug\
Switzerland

You may contact us regarding data protection matters and to exercise your rights at \[email protected]

### 2. **Data Collection and Purpose of Data Processing**

We process the following data about you for the purposes outlined below:

#### 2.1 **User Interface**

When you access the User Interface, we collect data that is necessary for its functionality and security.

The data collected includes: IP address; information about the operating system of your end device; cookies; referrer URL; amount of data transferred; date, region, and time of the server request; location data; websites accessed or from which access is made; browser type and version; name of your Internet provider; protocols; etc.

The main functionalities of the user interface consists of a leaderboard, claiming, staking and governance.

#### 2.2 **Blog**

We publish a blog on the User Interface and offer you the opportunity to publish blog posts and to comment on other blog posts. The data collected from you in this context is collected by us to ensure the functionality of the blog function.

The data collected includes: name; first name; email address; blog post content; etc.

#### 2.3 **Communication**

When you contact us by email, letter, telephone, or other means of communication, we collect the data exchanged between you and us for the purposes of communicating with you and providing our services to you, in particular to respond to your enquiries. By providing us with this data, you acknowledge that we use your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

The data collected includes: contact details; type, manner, place and time of communication; content of communication; etc.

#### 2.4 **Marketing and Innovation**

We process your data for marketing and business activities in relation to the User Interface and the Protocol, in particular to further develop the Protocol, the User Interface, and other platforms on which we operate. In addition, we and selected third parties may use your data to show you personalised content or advertising if and to the extent that you give us your consent, provided this is required by applicable law. You can object to such marketing activities or withdraw your consent at any time (see also Section 11 below).

#### 2.5 **Safety or Security Reasons**

We process your data to protect our IT and other infrastructure. For example, we process data for monitoring, analysis and testing of our networks and IT infrastructures including access controls.

#### 2.6 **Compliance with Law and Legal Procedures**

We process your data to comply with legal requirements, to fulfil tax obligations, etc., and we might have to request further information from you to comply with such requirements or as otherwise required by law and legal authorities. Furthermore, we may process your data for the enforcement of legal claims and for the defence in legal disputes and official proceedings.

#### 2.7 **Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Business Development**

We process your data as part of our risk management and corporate government in order to protect us from criminal or abusive activity. As part of our business development, we might sell businesses, parts of businesses or companies to others or acquire them from others or enter into partnerships and this might result in the exchange and processing of data based on your consent, if necessary.

#### 2.8 **Cookies**

The User Interface uses cookies, and we may also allow certain third parties to do so. Cookies are text files that are stored on your device (computer, laptop, smartphone, etc.) and that are necessary for the use of the User Interface as such or certain functions or that enable the analysis of the use of our User Interface.

You can configure your browser in such a way that no cookies are stored on your computer or a message always appears before a cookie is installed. Please note that deactivation of cookies may result in the User Interface not functioning or not functioning completely.

#### 2.9 **Third-Party Offerings**

The User Interface may contain third-party offerings. Please note that when you use such link, your data such as IP address, personal browser settings, etc., are transmitted to these third parties. We have no control over, do not review and cannot be responsible for these third-party websites or their content. Please be aware that the terms of this Privacy Policy do not apply to these third-party websites or their content, or to any collection of your data after you click on links to such third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit. Any links to third-party websites or locations are for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such third parties or their products, content, or websites.

#### 2.10 **Plug-Ins**

We do not use plug-ins on the User Interface. If the User Interface contains icons from other third-party providers (e.g. Twitter/X, Discord), we only use theses for passive linking to the pages of the respective providers.

#### 2.11 **Third-Party Platforms**

We operate accounts on third-party platforms like Twitter/X, Discord. If you communicate with us via our accounts or otherwise interact with our accounts on these third-party platforms, your data will also be processed according to the privacy policies of the respective platform. Please find further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by the third-party providers in their respective privacy policies.

### 3. **Legal Basis for Data Processing**

Where we asked for your consent, we process your data based on such consent. Where we did not ask for your consent and where required under applicable law, we process your data on other legal grounds, such as:

* a contractual obligation;
* a legal obligation;
* a vital interest of the data subject or of another natural person;
* to perform a public task;
* our legitimate interest.

### 4. **Transfer of Data to Third Parties**

As part of our data processing, we may share your data with third parties, in particular to the following categories of recipients:

#### **Service Providers**

We may share your information with service providers and business partners around the world with whom we collaborate to fulfil the above purposes (e.g. IT provider, advertising service provider, security companies, telecommunication companies, lawyers) or who we engage to process data for any of the purposes listed above on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions only.

#### **Contractual Partners**

If required by the respective contract, we will pass on your data to other contractual partners (e.g. third-party offerings in the user engagement system; third-party vouchers and gift cards), dealers, subcontractors, etc.

#### **Acquirers of Business**

We may disclose your data to acquirers or parties interested in acquiring business units, companies, or other parts of Giza Association.

#### **Legal Authorities**

We may pass on data to offices, courts, and other authorities if we are legally obliged or entitled to do so or if this appears necessary to protect our interests. The authorities are responsible for processing data about you that they receive from us.

### 5. **Disclosure of Data Abroad**

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, processed, and stored in, a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. In view of the EEA or Switzerland the law in some of those countries may not offer an adequate level of data protection. We only transfer data to these countries when it is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the exercise or defence of legal claims, or if such transfer is based on your explicit consent or subject to safeguards that assure the protection of your data, such as the US-EU Data Privacy Framework, the US-CH Data Privacy Framework and/or the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (SCCs), adjusted according to Swiss law, all of the aforementioned if applicable and required.

### 6. **Profiling and Automated Decision Taking**

We analyse aspects of your individual's personality, behaviour, interest and habits make predictions or decisions about them for the purposes laid out in Section 2, e.g. to perform statistical analysis or to prevent misuse and security risks. This analysis identifies correlations between different behaviours and characteristics to create profiles for individuals. For example, we may use profiling to determine in which services you might be interested. We may also use profiling to assess your creditworthiness. We do not use profiling that can produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you without human review.

### 7. **On-Chain Data**

When you use blockchains, you acknowledge that your wallet address and other data/information provided by your transactions, which are considered personal data if relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, are permanently and publicly stored on-chain, which means such data is publicly available to anyone. Neither we, nor any third party, has any power to delete such data published by its users to the blockchain. If you want to ensure that your privacy rights are not affected in any way, you should not transact on blockchains as certain rights may not be available or exercisable by you or us due to the technological infrastructure of the blockchain.

You hereby release and indemnify us of any liability associated with data that you transferred to the blockchain.

### 8. **Blockchain**

When accessing the User Interface, you acknowledge that neither the DeFi protocol nor any decentralized automated smart agreement applications deployed thereon are controlled and/or operated by us. We do not act as an administrator or operator of the DeFi protocols, decentralized automated smart agreement applications, and do not have access to the digital assets that are held in your third-party wallet, decentralized automated smart agreement applications and/or in the smart contracts of the DeFi Protocols.

### 9. **Connected Wallets**

The User Interface uses "thirdweb", a service created by Non-Fungible Labs, Inc. (with registered offices in the US). Thirdweb allows you to connect third-party wallets to the User Interface in order to use the Protocol. Non-Fungible Labs, Inc. is solely responsible for processing the data associated with connecting your third-party wallet with the User Interface. No personal data or wallet information is collected or processed by us during the connection of your third-party wallet and we have no access to or involvement in the data processing carried out by Non-Fungible Labs, Inc. We are therefore not responsible for any data processing activities undertaken by Non-Fungible Labs, Inc. For further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by Non-Fungible Labs, please refer to the respective privacy policy of Non-Fungible Labs, Inc.

### 10. **Retention and Storage of Data**

We only process your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of complying with legal retention requirements and where required to assert or defend against legal claims, until the end of the relevant retention period or until the claims in question have been settled. Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, we will securely destroy your data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

### 11. **Data Security**

We take appropriate organizational and technical security measures to prevent your data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. However, we and your data can still become victims of cyber-attacks, cybercrime, brute force, hacker attacks and further fraudulent and malicious activity including but not limited to viruses, forgeries, malfunctions, and interruptions which is out of our control and responsibility. We have also put in place procedures to deal with any suspected data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are legally required to do so.

### 12. **Your Rights**

To the extent provided for by applicable law, you may request information free of charge about the data processed relating to you, its origin and recipients and the purpose of the data processing. You may also have the right to correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing, as well as to the transfer of the data to another controller. Furthermore, you can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. All you need to do is send us an informal email to the above address.

Please note that the foregoing rights are subject to legal restrictions and may interfere with or make impossible the provision of our services.

### 13. **Amendment of this Privacy Policy**

Due to continuous development of the User Interface and the contents thereof, changes in law or regulatory requirements, we might need to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. Our current Privacy Policy can be found on the User Interface.


## Terms of Service

**Terms of Use For gizaprotocol.ai**

*Last updated: March 25, 2025*

1. These terms of use ("**Terms**") are entered into between the Giza Association, an association established under the laws of Switzerland and domiciled in Zug, Switzerland ("**Giza**", "**we**" or "**us**") and the users ("**User**", "**you**" or "**your**").

2. The following Terms together with any documents incorporated by reference herein, govern your access to and use of the user interface ("**User Interface**") for the $GIZA tokens ("**Tokens**") governance staking smart contracts ("**Governance Staking**") of the of the Giza protocol ("**Protocol**") and the participation in the Giza Points Program ("**Giza Points Program**") where you can earn points by completing activities ("**Activities**") and be eligible to receive rewards ("**Rewards**").

3. By accessing or using the User Interface and participating in the Giza Points Program, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. In this case, we will provide notice by changing the "last updated" date above. By continuing to access or use the User Interface, you confirm that you accept these updated Terms and all documents incorporated therein by reference. If you do not agree with these Terms, please immediately cease all use of the User Interface and participation in the Giza Points Program.

4. Other terms outside of these Terms may apply to you (vis-à-vis the respective third-parties) if you use and access other websites linked on the User Interface. Such other terms apply separately or in addition to these Terms (vis-à-vis the respective third-parties). We are not responsible and/or liable for any aspect of and/or for any damages arising out of or related to any kind of products or services provided by third-parties.

5. The accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information presented on the User Interface is not guaranteed and we disclaim any liability and warranty with respect to the same.

### 1. **Eligibility and Restricted Jurisdictions**

6. By accessing or using the User Interface and participating in the Giza Points Program, you represent and warrant that you:

   1. have the right, authority, and legal capacity to accept these Terms and that you are of the legal majority age in your country or jurisdiction of residence;

   2. will not access and/or use the User Interface and will not participate in the Giza Points Program if the laws of your countries of residency and/or citizenship prohibit you from doing so in accordance with these Terms;

   3. are not subject to personal sanctions issued by the UN, US, EU or Switzerland;

   4. only access or use the User Interface and participate in the Giza Points Program for your own personal use;

   5. are not accessing or using the User Interface and participating in the Giza Points Program from, and are not a resident of, nor an entity organized, incorporated or doing business in any country or jurisdiction to which the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union or any of its member states, or the United Nations has imposed embargoes or sanctions, including, but not limited to: Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DPRK (North Korea), Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Republic of South Sudan, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (Donbas region), Venezuela, Yemen, or Zimbabwe ("**Restricted Jurisdictions**"); and

   6. do not intend to transact with any sanctioned person as set out in iii) or any person in any Restricted Jurisdiction with regard to Rewards received;

7. We have the right to exclude you from participation at our sole discretion and for any reason, such as violation of these Terms or attempted manipulation of the Giza Points Program. We reserve the right to take action against you and to deny or reclaim any Rewards that have been distributed to such individuals and to technically restrict the access to the User Interface including the content provided on the User Interface based on your geographical location.

### 2. **Governance Staking**

#### 2.1. **Overview**

8. The Governance Staking allows you to stake (i.e., lock) your Tokens and generate sGiza, a non-transferable token that serves as a voting ballot in the decentralized governance of the Protocol. By using the Governance Staking, you may participate in the Protocol governance and may decide on future Protocol developments, including protocol upgrades and community grant initiatives and/or incentives for the community. Active participants in the Protocol's governance may be rewarded it with sGiza. You may unstake Giza at any time and thereby burning your sGiza.

#### 2.2. **Liability Disclaimers re Governance Staking**

9. Neither the Governance Staking, nor the Protocol and/or the underlying blockchain networks are controlled and/or operated by us. We do not act as an administrator or operator of the Governance Staking, the Protocol, the Protocol's governance, and do not have access to your Tokens, sGiza and any other digital assets in your EOA (as defined in Section 3.2). As with other blockchain-based smart contracts, there are the risks of potential vulnerabilities in the smart contract code, unforeseen bugs, logic errors, or attacks that could be exploited by malicious actors, potentially leading to the loss of Tokens locked by you. By locking Tokens into the Governance Staking, you do so at your own risk, fully understanding and accepting the inherent risks associated with smart contracts.

10. Furthermore, you understand and acknowledge that when you are interacting with the Governance Staking, you are not interacting with us, but directly with the Governance Staking smart contracts and the Protocol's decentralized governance. We do not store, send, support you in the transfer of, or receive your digital assets when you are interacting with the Governance Staking or the Protocol. Furthermore, we have no control or influence over the outcomes of decisions made by the Protocol's decentralized governance and whether the Protocol's decentralized governance distributes rewards to its active participants.

11. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the functioning and operation of the Governance Staking, the Protocol decentralized governance, the behaviour of its participants, the Protocol and its individual components, or for any of your digital assets.

12. We further make no representations, warranties or covenants with respect to the Governance Staking and the Protocol (or any implementations and/or components thereof), including, but not limited to, with regard to their technical properties and/or characteristics or performance, or their actual or potential usefulness or suitability for any particular purpose.

### 3. **User Interface Features**

#### 3.1. **Overview**

13. The User Interface serves as a graphical user interface that provides an easy way to access to and interact with the Governance Staking and to participate in the Giza Points Program.

14. We reserve the right to remove features from the User Interface or to discontinue the operation of the User Interface and the Giza Points Program in its entirety at any time without prior notice. Since the smart contracts for the Governance Staking are running on a blockchain-based network, they could be accessed at any time via other user interfaces or by using smart contract frameworks. This means that usability of and accessibility to the Governance Staking does not depend on us or the availability of the User Interface.

#### 3.2. **Connecting Your EOA to User Interface**

15. In order to interact with the Governance Staking, you must first connect by your external owned account ("**EOA**" or "**Wallet**") to the User Interface. EOA store and manage the private keys to the blockchain addresses that were created with the EOA or manually imported into the EOA. As these EOA store the private keys which are required to sign transactions on-chain, they can be used to execute transactions and publish them to the underlying blockchain networks.

16. When you connect your EOA, the User Interface will ask for permission to send Sign Requests (as defined in Section 3.3) to it. During this process, your EOA will show the blockchain addresses managed by your EOA that can be connected to the User Interface. You can modify these permissions at any time in the settings of the EOA. Please note that you can only interact with blockchain addresses that are both managed by the EOA and connected to the User Interface.

17. The use of EOAs is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective provider. The Association has no control over the blockchain addresses that are managed by your EOA and connected to the User Interface and no ability to access any assets that are held thereon. You are solely responsible for the security of the EOA as well as the corresponding private keys and passwords. We do not assume any responsibility for the connected EOAs, regardless of whether or not they are used to effectuate transactions and shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the EOA or your inability to connect or use the EOA to execute transactions.

#### 3.3. **Sign Requests**

18. Once you have connected your EOA to the User Interface, you can use the User Interface to initiate transactions from your blockchain address by generating standardized transaction messages ("**Sign Requests**"). Sign Requests that are generated on the User Interface are sent to the connected EOA for signature. To complete the transaction, you must approve the Sign Request by signing the transaction with the connected EOA. The User Interface will then publish your signed Sign Request on the Network and display whether the transaction was successful and inform you once it is finalized.

19. Transactions that are signed with your EOA are executed on the Networks without any involvement of the Association. The User Interface does not execute transactions on your behalf and does not control the execution of transactions initiated by you. You are fully responsible for all inputs you make while using the User Interface.

#### 3.4. **Display of Information**

20. When you visit the User Interface, the User Interface will display various publicly available information that is related to the Governance Staking and information relating to the Giza Points Program, such as the following ("**Information**"):

* Your balance of sGiza;
* Information on proposals and decisions of the Protocol's decentralized governance;
* Your position in the Leaderboard (your balance of Points);
* The current exchange rate of your staked Tokens;

21. The Information is automatically sourced from nodes of the underlying networks via application programming interfaces (APIs) and displayed for informational purposes only. We do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or actuality of the Information and shall not be liable for any claims or damages related to errors, inaccuracies, or delays in the display of the Information or any decisions, transaction, acts or omissions that you make in reliance thereon.

### 4. **Giza Points Program**

#### 4.1. **How to Participate in and Duration of the Giza Points Program**

22. The Giza Points Program is a recurring event (each a "**Season**"). Subject to Section 1, you can join the Giza Points Program at any time during any Season and may participate in the Giza Points Program by completing the Activities required to earn Points.

23. We may suspend, modify or terminate the Giza Points Program at any time without prior notice and without providing any explanation. In this case, we may decide to not award any Rewards to any participant in the Giza Points Program.

24. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter and/or to participate in the Giza Points Program.

#### 4.2. **Activities, Leaderboard and Points**

25. You must complete the Activities within the Giza Points Program in order to accumulate Points and be ranked on the leaderboard ("**Leaderboard**") and be eligible to receive Rewards. The Activities that earn you Points are visible on the User Interface.

26. The rank in the Leaderboard determines if and which type of Rewards you are eligible to receive. You rank in the Leaderboard is defined by the number of Points you accumulate for the Activities you complete during the Giza Points Program.

27. Points are off-chain records and non-transferable. The Points do not have or represent any monetary value. Points are attributed to each participating wallet address. Any purported transfer of Points is void.

28. We reserve the right to add, modify or remove Activities, modify the Leaderboard, including but not limited to your rank and your number of Points, at any time without prior notice and for any reason.

#### 4.3. **Rewards – No Claim to Rewards**

29. By participating in the Giza Points Program, accumulating Points, and completing the Activities, you may be eligible to receive Rewards. Rewards may include Tokens and other digital assets.

30. We reserve the right to offer Rewards in different forms, to add new forms of Rewards and to discontinue offering certain forms of Rewards at any time and for any reason. We assume no liability for legal and/or material defects of the Rewards.

31. Participating in the Giza Points Program, collecting Points and completing Activities does not grant you any claim contractual or otherwise to receive Rewards.

32. Residents in certain jurisdictions (including the United States and Europe) may not be eligible for Rewards. This means that you might not be eligible to certain reward types.

#### 4.4. **Receipt of Rewards**

33. We reserve the right to make the receipt of Rewards conditional upon the successful completion of an identity verification process ("**Identity Check**") and the verification of your control over your EOA by any method determined by us in our sole discretion ("**Whitelisting Process**"). We or a KYC service provider selected by us ("**KYC Service Provider**") may carry out the Identity Check and the Whitelisting Process.

34. You undertake to promptly provide all required information, including supporting documentation and other evidence, as may be reasonably requested by us, in order to complete the Identity Check and the Whitelisting Process.

#### 4.5. **Gas Fees**

35. Interaction with the Governance Staking and the claiming of Rewards may be subject the payment of a network transaction fee ("**Gas Fees**") which is paid to the validators of the underlying network. The Gas Fee required to execute a transaction depends on the activity on the relevant network and is entirely outside of our control. By using the User Interface to generate Sign Requests, you acknowledge and agree that the Gas Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

#### 4.6. **Third Party Links**

36. The Giza Points Program may contain links to websites and content that is controlled or operated by third parties ("**Third Party Links**"). We are providing these Third Party Links to you only for convenience and the inclusion of any Third Party Links in the Giza Points Program does not imply any endorsement by us of the Third Party Links and/or their operators. We are not responsible for any content contained in or associated with the Third Party Links.

### 5. **Risks**

37. By interacting with the Governance Staking and entering and participating in the Giza Points Program, you affirm that you understand the risks associated with the use of cryptographic and blockchain-based systems and have a sound understanding of the use and complexities associated with digital assets. In particular, you understand and accept that (non-exhaustive list):

* Neither the Governance Staking, nor the Protocol and/or the underlying blockchain networks are controlled and/or operated by us.
* We do not control the Protocol's decentralized governance and do not assume any responsibility and/or liability for any decisions taken by the Protocol's decentralized governance. By participating in the decentralized governance of the Protocol you are NOT interacting with us in any way, except to the extent that you are accessing the User Interface features.
* Activities may require interaction with third party software, e.g., blockchain networks, agents, such as the ARMA agent, or with third party DeFi protocols, such as cross-chain bridges, DEX, lending and staking protocols (collectively "**Third Party Software**"). You understand and accept that such Third Party Software is emerging technology, and therefore there is no warranty that the interactions with it will be error-free and that there is an inherent risk that the Third Party Software, as well as any related technology or concept, may contain weaknesses, vulnerabilities or bugs causing, inter alia, the complete loss of your digital assets.
* by accessing, using or interacting with any Third Party Software or any of its related components, you are NOT interacting with us in any way;
* interactions with Third Party Software may be irreversible, and, accordingly, losses due to fraudulent, erroneous, or accidental interactions may not be recoverable;
* if the private key file, seed phrase, or password associated with your EOA is lost or stolen, and that the digital assets, including any Rewards, associated with your EOA will be unrecoverable and permanently lost. We have no control over your EOA and are under no obligation to recover your digital assets;
* the nature of digital assets may lead to an increased risk of fraud or cyberattacks; and
* digital asset markets are volatile in nature and influenced by factors such as adoption, speculation, technology, security and regulation.

### 6. **General Disclaimers and Disclaimed Warranty**

38. We do not guarantee that the User Interface, including but not limited to its individual components such as the Sign Requests and display of Information, are free from defects, errors, bugs, and security vulnerabilities or that it will be available at any time. The access to and use of the User Interface as well as the Governance Staking is made at your own risk. We give no assurance that any features and functionalities of the User Interface will satisfy your requirements, provide the intended results, meet any security, performance or reliability standards. You understand and agree that the User Interface is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and that we expressly disclaim all warranties or conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise. The User Interface and its individual components may contain bugs, defects or errors. We may discontinue the development of the User Interface at any time for regulatory, commercial, or other reasons, in any case, at our sole discretion.

### 7. **Limitation of Liability**

39. Our liability is limited to direct damages arising out of acts of intent and gross negligence. Any liability for indirect damages or consequential damages, including loss of profit, and/or damages arising out of negligent conduct, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, is expressly excluded. We do not assume any responsibility for the use of the User Interface and the access and interactions to the Governance Staking and shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your access and/use of the User Interface and participating in the Giza Points Program.

### 8. **Indemnification**

40. You agree to indemnify, and hold us harmless, against all liabilities, damages, costs, expenses and claims (including third party claims) arising out of or in connection with your breach of the Terms.

### 9. **Personal Data**

41. For information about how we handle your personal information, please see our privacy policy at \[link].

### 10. **Intellectual Property Rights**

42. You are only entitled to the rights of use defined in these Terms. All other rights, in particular intellectual property rights (such as copyrights, trademarks, designs, patents, in each case whether registered or not) as well as all other rights that are not expressly granted to you hereunder, (in particular, regarding the User Interface) shall remain exclusively with us. The User Interface contain information, ideas, concepts and processes, in particular with regard to the processing of data for particular applications, which are our sole property.

### 11. **Miscellaneous**

#### 11.1. **User Feedback**

43. We appreciate and encourage you to provide feedback to the User Interface. If you provide feedback, you agree that we are free to use it and may permit others to use it without any restriction or compensation to you.

#### 11.2. **Taxes**

44. It is your sole responsibility to seek relevant tax advice to comply with any applicable tax obligations in whichever jurisdiction and to measure the tax impact of entering and participating in the Giza Points Program and the Governance Staking.

45. You are solely responsible for all direct or indirect taxes, duties, charges, levies, contributions and withholdings or other fees of any kind payable under the laws of any relevant country, as well as all penalties, interest, surcharges and other costs related thereto, imposed on the Rewards.

#### 11.3. **No Assignment**

46. You shall not assign, transfer or otherwise deal with all or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without our prior written consent.

#### 11.4. **Entire Agreement and Severability**

47. These Terms contain the entire agreement between us and you regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all understandings and agreements whether written or oral. If any provision of these Terms is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms or invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, these Terms shall be modified to effectuate the original intent of the parties as closely as possible.

#### 11.5. **Governing Law and Jurisdiction**

48. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with **Swiss law**, excluding the Swiss conflict of law rules. The application of the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is hereby expressly excluded.

49. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of, or in relation to, these Terms including regarding the validity, invalidity, breach, or termination thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration of the Swiss Arbitration Centre in force on the date on which the Notice of Arbitration is submitted in accordance with those Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be three. The seat of the arbitration shall be Zurich, Switzerland. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English. The Expedited Procedure shall not apply.

50. Any dispute between the you and us arising out of or relating to these Terms or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) that **cannot** be subject to arbitration due to applicable law will be resolved by the ordinary courts of Zug, Switzerland.

#### 11.6. **Class Action Waiver**

51. To the fullest extent permitted by any applicable law, you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or a class-wide arbitration against us or any individual or entity involved in the operation of the User Interface and the Giza Points Program.


## Giza Agents

Giza Agents are autonomous financial entities that optimize positions across DeFi protocols while maintaining non-custodial sovereignty for users. Unlike basic automation tools, these agents continuously analyze market conditions and execute complex strategies without requiring user intervention.

Giza Agents are the vanguard of future financial interfaces, acting as cognitive enhancements for market participants. By delegating execution to agents while maintaining control through smart account infrastructure, users achieve higher capital efficiency, reduced operational overhead, and access to sophisticated strategies previously available only to technical experts or institutions.

[ARMA](https://arma.xyz/) is the first manifestation of this vision, actively optimizing yield strategies on Base network. To date, +25,000 agents have optimized +$35 million in capital. ARMA has delivered 9.75% APR in March and 8.3% APR in April, consistently outperforming the market.


## Giza Protocol

To accelerate the evolution of agent-driven market interfaces, a specialized infrastructure which enables permissionless innovation while maintaining trust-minimized principles is key. Giza Protocol provides this foundation through three core innovations:

1. **Semantic Abstraction Layer**: Transforms complex protocol interactions into standardized operations via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to express intent through clear financial concepts rather than managing protocol-specific interfaces. This creates consistent semantic interfaces for cross-protocol interaction while abstracting away technical complexity.
2. **Agent Authorization Layer**: Built on ERC-4337 smart account infrastructure with specialized validator modules, this layer enables non-custodial operations through granular permission management. Users maintain complete asset control while granting agents specific authority through session keys and programmable policies that enforce cryptographic security boundaries.
3. **Decentralized Execution Layer**: Implemented as an Actively Validated Service (AVS) on EigenLayer, this component handles cross-chain messaging, gas optimization, and atomic transaction batching. Network operators stake GIZA tokens as collateral, creating quantifiable costs for malicious behavior while receiving incentives for correct execution of agent operations.

Together, these components create a secure foundation for autonomous financial agents that operate continuously across protocols while preserving the core values of decentralization: user sovereignty, transparency, and security.

Read more [here](https://medium.com/@gizatech/introducing-giza-protocol-d7882e6d2104).


## Governance Overview

Giza's governance system is designed to solve the fundamental tension between expertise and representation that plagues most protocol governance. Rather than pursuing the illusion of direct democracy, where token holders vote on technical decisions they lack expertise to evaluate, Giza implements a council-based system with delegation that aligns governance power with both skin-in-the-game and domain expertise.

At its foundation, Giza's governance is built on three core convictions:

* **Expertise Matters**: Technical, economic, and security decisions should be made by those with relevant expertise, not distributed through token-weighted popularity contests.
* **Skin-in-the-Game is Essential**: Those with long-term alignment should have greater influence than transient token holders.
* **Accountability Through Delegation**: Direct representation through trusted delegates creates more effective governance than fragmented direct voting.

The resulting governance structure implements several key design principles:

* **Domain-Specific Councils**: Technical, economic, and risk management decisions are assigned to specialized councils with demonstrated expertise in those domains, rather than subjecting every decision to general votes.
* **Time-Weighted Influence**: Governance power scales with staking duration, ensuring those with long-term commitment have proportionally greater influence.
* **Delegate-Centric Representation**: The primary mode of governance participation is through delegate selection, while tracking on-chain executions of delegates for accountability.
* **Transparent Execution**: All governance actions are executed through verifiable on-chain mechanisms with clear trails.
* **Emergency Safeguards**: Critical protocol safety is protected through tiered authorization systems with appropriate checks and balances.

This model accepts the reality that most token holders lack either the time or expertise to evaluate complex protocol decisions. Instead of pretending otherwise, it creates mechanisms for token holders to select qualified representatives who are both accountable to their delegators and possess the necessary expertise to make informed decisions.

The governance system operates both off and on-chain, through a unified framework, ensuring consistent decision-making across all protocol deployments while maintaining the security guarantees of Ethereum for critical governance actions.

Giza's governance roadmap is designed in phases. In Phase 1, a Security Council maintains executive authority, while the community provides input through off-chain Snapshot votes and forum discussions, establishing a foundation of stability and responsiveness. Phase 2 introduces delegation, allowing token holders to select expert representatives who gain proposal rights, while specialized councils (Technical, Economic, and Emergency) emerge to provide domain expertise alongside a reduced-scope Security Council. The final transformation occurs in Phase 3, where the community-elected councils fully assume protocol governance across their respective domains, the Security Council dissolves its administrative powers to become solely an emergency circuit breaker, and the mature DAO operates through on-chain voting with clear delegation paths, completing the transition from centralized security to decentralized expertise.

![Governance](/governance_features.png)


## How to Participate in Governance

During Phase 1, only stakers of the GIZA token have influence in community voting. To participate in governance, community members must first stake their GIZA tokens in the protocol's staking contracts. This requirement ensures that governance participants have aligned economic interests with the protocol's long-term success.

Active participation follows a structured process: community members can create forum posts to discuss ideas and provide feedback on protocol operations. When the Security Council prepares to make decisions, they publish proposals on the governance forum, allowing stakers to vote through Snapshot and express their opinions on the proposed changes.

In later phases, the governance model will expand to include community delegates. Community members will be able to nominate themselves as candidates for delegate positions, enabling more direct participation. These elected delegates will serve on specialized councils with authority to make executive decisions in their respective domains.

Refer to the [Community Phases](/governance/phases) page for more details on the governance roadmap.

![Governance](/governance_parameters.png)


## Phase 1 Governance

Giza Protocol's governance begins with Phase 1, a bootstrapping phase that balances efficiency with community input. During this phase, the protocol establishes product-market fit and security while laying the groundwork for robust governance processes.

### Security Council Responsibilities

During Phase 1, a multi-signature Security Council serves as the primary governance mechanism with the following responsibilities:

* Execute parameter changes overseen through community voting.
* Oversee emergency security responses and protocol pauses if needed.
* Implement technical upgrades following thorough testing and auditing.
* Progress the protocol improvements toward greater decentralization.

The Security Council consists of 7 members with diverse technical and operational expertise, requiring a 5-of-7 threshold for execution, ensuring no single member can unilaterally control the protocol.

### Community Input Process

While the Security Council holds execution authority during Phase 1, the community maintains significant input through a structured process:

* **Forum Discussions**: All governance proposals begin with discussions on the Giza community forum.
* **Snapshot Voting**: Formal off-chain voting occurs through Snapshot, where staked GIZA tokens (including time-weighted bonuses) determine voting power.
* **Council Execution**: The Security Council implements changes approved by Snapshot votes, maintaining a transparent record of all actions.

This process ensures community input shapes protocol direction while maintaining operational efficiency and security during the critical early stages.


## Proposal Process

The Phase 1 proposal process follows these key steps:

1. **Proposal Creation**: Security Council members formally initiate proposals for protocol changes, addressing operational needs or incorporating community suggestions.
2. **Public Discussion**: All proposals are published in the governance forum where community members can:
   * Ask questions about the proposal
   * Suggest modifications or improvements
   * Express support or concerns
   * Provide technical feedback
3. **Temperature Check**: For significant proposals, the community participates in a forum poll to gauge initial sentiment.
4. **Snapshot Vote**: Based on discussion and temperature check results, the proposal advances to a formal Snapshot vote where all GIZA token holders can participate without gas costs.
5. **Implementation**: Proposals that achieve established quorum and approval thresholds by the Security Council are implemented, with execution details announced to the community.

### Community Influence in Phase 1

Community members can influence the Phase 1 governance process by:

* Suggesting ideas in the forum that Security Council members may adopt into formal proposals.
* Actively participating in proposal discussions.
* Voting on Snapshot proposals.
* Providing technical review of proposed implementations.


## Future Airdrop Seasons

Information about planned future airdrop seasons.

## Season 2 and Beyond: Expansion of Intelligent Markets

If you're reading this, **Season 2 has already begun.**

Season 2 expands our token distribution to recognize new forms of participation following the public launch of the Giza Protocol. This season maintains our core principles while prioritizing agent adoption, protocol engagement, and ecosystem expansion.

### New Opportunities in Season 2

* **Enhanced ARMA APR:** Current and new ARMA users will benefit from an enhanced points system that contributes both to Season 2 qualification and increases effective yields. ARMA users continue to earn points using the same formula, with additional incentives to be announced.
* **Using New Agents Beyond ARMA:** ARMA is just the first manifestation of a much broader vision. New classes of agents are already in development, some built by the Giza team, others by independent developers building on top of the protocol. Each agent will serve Giza's mission to abstract the cognitive and operational complexity of decentralized finance, unlocking waves of productive liquidity through programmable intelligence. Users who adopt and contribute to these new agents will be rewarded for their participation.
* **Giza Protocol Testnet and Mainnet:** Users who actively engage with the Giza Protocol testnet and deployed agents will accumulate points toward Season 2 qualification. This includes participating in testing activities, providing feedback, and using the protocol's core features as they're released.
* **Agent Development:** Developers who build new agents on top of Giza infrastructure will receive significant allocations, reflecting our commitment to expanding the agent ecosystem. Season 2 introduces dedicated development resources, documentation, and support systems to empower builders creating the next generation of financial agents.
* **Community Leadership:** Expanded roles for community moderators, educators, and ambassadors will be eligible for Season 2 rewards. These roles will be clearly defined with specific contribution paths and corresponding reward structures.

### The Vision Continues

Season 2 represents the next step in Giza's journey to transform financial markets through autonomous, intelligent agents. By introducing multiple seasons of token distribution, we're creating an ecosystem where long-term participants are continuously recognized and rewarded for their contributions to this vision.

As agents become increasingly sophisticated and embedded within financial infrastructure, those who contribute to their development and adoption will be at the forefront of a fundamental shift in how markets operate. Season 1 is where it started, Season 2 is your opportunity to be part of this transformation, whether as a user, developer, or community steward.


## $GIZA Airdrop Season 1

The $GIZA airdrop is designed to reward those who have demonstrated genuine commitment to our vision of transforming decentralized finance through autonomous agents. As we develop technologies that amplify human decision-making in markets, our airdrop recognizes those forward-thinking individuals who took the first step in this evolution: Users who understood that the future of finance lies in the harmonious collaboration between human intent and algorithmic execution.

Rather than a one-time event, our token distribution follows a seasonal approach that recognizes both past contributions and incentivizes continued participation in building this new era of intelligent financial markets.

Our airdrop philosophy centers on three core principles:

* **Agent Adoption Pioneers:** The most substantial rewards go to those who entrusted their capital to autonomous agents.
* **Community Ecosystem Building:** We recognize those who helped build, strengthen, and expand the Giza community.
* **Technical Advancement:** Developers and technical contributors who helped build the roots of Giza receive recognition.

We recognize the persistent challenge of sybil activity in token airdrops. Our allocation framework implements thoughtful thresholds and qualification criteria specifically designed to identify and reward authentic engagement.

### Season 1 Distribution Summary

For Season 1, we distributed a total of **13.8 million $GIZA tokens** to **15,882 qualified users** across four distinct categories. Explore the sections below for details on each aspect of the Season 1 airdrop:

* **[Overview](/airdrop/season1/overview):** General goals and philosophy of the Season 1 airdrop.
* **[Eligibility Criteria](/airdrop/season1/eligibility):** Who qualified for the airdrop and how.
* **[Detailed Allocation](/airdrop/season1/allocation):** Breakdown of token distribution per category.
* **[Social Campaigns](/airdrop/season1/campaigns):** Specifics of the social engagement initiatives.
* **[Distribution Summary](/airdrop/season1/distribution):** Key numbers and a summary table.
* **[How to Claim](/airdrop/season1/claim):** Step-by-step guide to claiming your tokens.
* **[Claiming Deadline](/airdrop/season1/deadline):** Important dates for claiming the airdrop.

*Note: Current ARMA Users are Already Earning Season 2 Points. If you currently have funds deposited in ARMA, you're already accumulating points toward Season 2 qualification.*


## Detailed Allocation for Season 1

This section provides a detailed breakdown of how the **13.8 million $GIZA** tokens were allocated across the different participant categories in Season 1.

### Allocation Breakdown by Category

![airdrop\_distribution](/airdrop_distribution.png)

#### ARMA Users: Pioneering Autonomous Finance

* **Total Allocation:** 11,089,000 $GIZA (1.11% of total supply)
* **Qualified Users:** 3,701
* **Method:** Tiered approach based on Commitment Duration and Capital Commitment, calculated via a points system.
* **Points Formula:** `Points = 0.01 × USD deposited × hours`
* **Tiers:** Users received allocations across 11 tiers based on their point totals (minimum 60 points required).

#### Social Contributors: Growing the Community

* **Total Allocation:** 2,678,220 $GIZA (0.27% of total supply)
* **Qualified Users:** 14,880 (filtered from 157,057 total participants across campaigns)
* **Method:** Fixed allocation per qualified campaign completion.
* **Allocation per Campaign:** **180 $GIZA** per user per qualified campaign (Layer3, Galxe, Megaphone).

#### Community Stewards: Shaping Our Culture

* **Total Allocation:** 82,970 $GIZA (0.008% of total supply)
* **Qualified Users:** 146
* **Method:** Fixed allocation based on Discord role or specific participation (supplementary to other categories).
* **Allocation per Role/Group:**
  * Pharaoh Role Holders: 1,800 $GIZA per user
  * Scribe Role Holders: 1,200 $GIZA per user
  * Feedback Sprint Participants (with ≥$50 deposit): 385 $GIZA per user
  * Oasis Gathering Participants (with ≥$50 deposit): Equivalent of 100 Giza Points (likely translated to a $GIZA amount - *clarification needed*)

#### Early Giza Contributors: Building the Foundation

* **Total Allocation:** 216,900 $GIZA (0.022% of total supply)
* **Qualified Users:** 46
* **Method:** Discretionary allocation recognizing foundational technical contributions (often supplementary to prior grants).

*Note: Percentages are based on the total $GIZA supply. The sum of these allocations constitutes the 13.8 million $GIZA distributed in Season 1.*

### Allocation Summary Table

| Category                | Total Allocation ($GIZA) | % of Total Supply | Qualified Users | Allocation Method / Notes                  |
| :---------------------- | -----------------------: | ----------------: | --------------: | :----------------------------------------- |
| ARMA Users              |               11,089,000 |             1.11% |           3,701 | Tiered based on points (capital \* time)   |
| Social Contributors     |                2,678,220 |             0.27% |          14,880 | 180 GIZA per qualified campaign completion |
| Community Stewards      |                   82,970 |            0.008% |             146 | Fixed per role/participation               |
| Early Giza Contributors |                  216,900 |            0.022% |              46 | Discretionary (foundational contributors)  |
| **Total Season 1**      |           **13,800,000** |       **\~1.41%** |    **15,882**\* | \*Total users represent unique wallets.    |

*Note: A single wallet could qualify under multiple categories.*


## Season 1 Social Campaigns

This category acknowledged community members who helped build awareness and engagement around Giza through specific social initiatives. A total of **2,678,220 $GIZA** (0.27% of total supply) was allocated to **14,880 qualified users** in this category, with each receiving **180 $GIZA** per completed campaign.

Recognizing the high potential for sybil activity in social campaigns, we implemented significant filtering to identify genuine participation.

### Campaign Details & Filtering

#### Layer3 Campaign

* **Goal:** Engage users with Giza's core technology.
* **Tasks:** Completion of all campaign tasks.
* **Filtering:** Required **ARMA activation** in addition to task completion.
* **Result:** 2,155 qualified users (out of 3,016 participants).

#### Galxe Campaign

* **Goal:** Broaden community reach and engagement.
* **Tasks:** Completion of all social tasks.
* **Filtering:** Required **at least 1 referral**.
* **Result:** 3,635 qualified users (out of 66,175 participants).

#### Megaphone Campaign

* **Goal:** Drive organic growth through referrals.
* **Tasks:** Completion of all tasks.
* **Filtering:** Implemented a **maximum of 20 referrals** per account to prevent artificial inflation.
* **Result:** 9,090 qualified users (out of 87,866 participants).

### Filtering Rationale

The substantial filtering across these campaigns (reducing 157,057 total participants to 14,880 qualified recipients) reflects our commitment to rewarding authentic community building over automated or superficial engagement.

*For details on other participant categories like ARMA users, Community Stewards, and Early Contributors, see the [Detailed Allocation](/airdrop/season1/allocation) page.*


## How to Claim Season 1 Airdrop

This guide walks you through checking eligibility and claiming your GIZA tokens for the Season 01 airdrop.

### Before You Begin

Ensure you have:

* An Ethereum/Base network compatible wallet connected to the Base mainnet.

Always verify:

* The domain matches the exact GIZA Protocol official domain [https://gizaprotocol.ai](https://gizaprotocol.ai)
* The airdrop contract address matches the official one [`0xa49D748e0ECBDd8DE5305Bd1bd9c39F85e28DddB`](/technical/addresses)

### Claiming Process

#### Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Navigate to the GIZA Protocol Claim page.
2. Click on the "Connect wallet" button on the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select your preferred wallet provider. GIZA supports all major wallets including MetaMask, Rabby, and Coinbase Wallet.
4. Once connected, you'll see your wallet address displayed in the header.

![claim 1](/user_guide_claim_01.png)

#### Step 2: Check Your Eligibility

1. Click on the "Check your eligibility" button situated on the top Claim GIZA banner.

![claim 2](/user_guide_claim_02.png)

If you're eligible, you will:

* See an "Eligible" badge and a "Congratulations" message.
* View your token claimable amount.

![claim 3](/user_guide_claim_03.png)

If you're not eligible, you will:

* See a "Not Eligible" badge and a message: "Unfortunately, you are not eligible for this airdrop."
* A button to "Learn more" about future airdrops.
* A banner on the right-hand side with a button to "Get GIZA" from CEX/DEXes.
* Links to follow GIZA social channels for updates.

![claim 4](/user_guide_claim_04.png)

#### Step 3: Start Claiming Process

1. Click on the "Start claim process" button, placed next to your token allocation amount.

![claim 5](/user_guide_claim_05.png)

At this point, you can decide whether you want to "Claim & Stake" or "Only Claim" your GIZA.

![claim 6](/user_guide_claim_06.png)

If you click the "Claim & Stake" button, you will:

* Confirm the transactions on your wallet.
* Automatically have your GIZA staked and start earning rewards.
* View a successful confirmation screen.

After successfully claiming and staking your tokens, you can proceed to manage your staking position by clicking on the "View staking position" button on the confirmation screen or by navigating to the Staking dashboard, from the header.

![claim 7](/user_guide_claim_07.png)

If you click the "Only Claim" button, you will:

* Confirm the transactions on your wallet.
* GIZA will be held in your wallet.
* View a successful confirmation screen.

After successfully claiming your tokens, you can proceed to stake them by clicking on the "Stake GIZA" button on this confirmation screen or by navigating to the Staking dashboard, from the header.

![claim 8](/user_guide_claim_08.png)

For more on staking, rewards, and managing your position, check the [How to Stake](/staking/guide) section.


## Season 1 Claiming Deadline

Eligible users must claim their Season 1 airdrop tokens before the specified deadline.

*Detailed content to be added.*

### Deadline Information

* **Claim Period Start Date**: May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC
* **Claim Period End Date**: August 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC
* **Time Zone**: UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)

**IMPORTANT:** Tokens not claimed by the deadline will \[Specify what happens to unclaimed tokens, e.g., returned to treasury].

### Need Help?

If you encounter issues claiming, please refer to the [How to Claim](/airdrop/season1/claim) guide or contact [Support](/resources/support).


## Season 1 Airdrop Distribution Summary

This page summarizes the key numbers for the Season 1 $GIZA token distribution.

### Overall Distribution

* **Total Tokens Distributed:** 13,800,000 $GIZA
* **Total Qualified Recipients:** 15,882 wallets

### Distribution by Category

| Category                | Tokens Allocated | % of Total Supply | Qualified Users | Notes                                      |
| :---------------------- | ---------------: | ----------------: | --------------: | :----------------------------------------- |
| ARMA Users              |       11,089,000 |             1.11% |           3,701 | Tiered based on points (capital \* time)   |
| Social Contributors     |        2,678,220 |             0.27% |          14,880 | 180 GIZA per qualified campaign completion |
| Community Stewards      |           82,970 |            0.008% |             146 | Based on roles & participation             |
| Early Giza Contributors |          216,900 |            0.022% |              46 | Foundational technical contributors        |
| **Total**               |   **13,800,000** |       **\~1.41%** |    **15,882**\* | \*Total users is unique wallets            |

*Note: The total number of qualified users represents unique wallets. A single wallet could qualify under multiple categories.*

For a detailed breakdown of eligibility and allocation methods, please see:

* [Eligibility Criteria](/airdrop/season1/eligibility)
* [Detailed Allocation](/airdrop/season1/allocation)
* [Social Campaigns](/airdrop/season1/campaigns)


## Season 1 Airdrop Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Season 1 airdrop, users needed to meet specific criteria within one or more of the four participant categories defined below. Our process included measures to filter for genuine participation and mitigate sybil activity.

### Eligibility Categories & Criteria

#### 1. ARMA Users

* **Description:** Pioneers who entrusted capital to Giza's autonomous financial agents (ARMA).
* **Qualification Threshold:** Accumulate at least **60 points** using the ARMA points formula.
  * This is equivalent to depositing a minimum of $50 for at least 5 consecutive days.
  * *Points Formula:* `Points = 0.01 × USD deposited × hours`

#### 2. Social Contributors

* **Description:** Community members who helped build awareness and engagement through specific social campaigns.
* **Qualification Criteria:** Required completing specific tasks and often involved anti-sybil filtering:
  * **Layer3 Campaign:** Completion of all tasks + **ARMA activation**.
  * **Galxe Campaign:** Completion of all social tasks + **1 referral**.
  * **Megaphone Campaign:** Completion of all tasks + **maximum of 20 referrals** per account.

#### 3. Community Stewards

* **Description:** Active members recognized for contributing to Giza's community culture and development.
* **Qualification Criteria:** Holding specific Discord roles or participating in feedback initiatives:
  * **Pharaoh Role Holders:** Demonstrated exceptional leadership and community contribution.
  * **Scribe Role Holders:** Consistent meaningful participation and onboarding help.
  * **Feedback Sprint Participants:** Provided detailed, actionable product feedback + deposited ≥$50 in ARMA.
  * **Oasis Gathering Participants:** Participated in the event + deposited ≥$50 in ARMA.

#### 4. Early Giza Contributors

* **Description:** Key individuals (hackathon participants, open-source contributors) involved in Giza's foundational phase (since 2022).
* **Qualification:** Identified based on historical contributions to Giza's early technical exploration and development.

### Anti-Sybil Measures

We implemented filtering mechanisms across categories, particularly for social campaigns, to prioritize genuine community members and quality contributions over automated or low-effort participation.

### Check Eligibility

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## Season 1 Airdrop Overview

The $GIZA airdrop is designed to reward those who have demonstrated genuine commitment to our vision of transforming decentralized finance through autonomous agents. As we develop technologies that amplify human decision-making in markets, our airdrop recognizes those forward-thinking individuals who took the first step in this evolution: Users who understood that the future of finance lies in the harmonious collaboration between human intent and algorithmic execution.

Rather than a one-time event, our token distribution follows a seasonal approach that recognizes both past contributions and incentivizes continued participation in building this new era of intelligent financial markets.

Our airdrop philosophy centers on three core principles:

* **Agent Adoption Pioneers:** Rewarding early adopters of autonomous agents.
* **Community Ecosystem Building:** Recognizing contributions to community growth and strength.
* **Technical Advancement:** Acknowledging developers and technical contributors who built Giza's foundation.

We recognize the persistent challenge of sybil activity in token airdrops. Our allocation framework implements thoughtful thresholds and qualification criteria designed to reward authentic engagement. This ensures $GIZA tokens go to community members truly aligned with our vision.

For Season 1, we distributed **13.8 million $GIZA tokens** to **15,882 qualified users**.

### Key Information

* **Purpose**: Reward early adopters, community builders, and technical contributors aligned with Giza's vision of autonomous, agent-driven finance.
* **Total Allocation**: 13.8 million $GIZA (representing \~1.41% of total supply)
* **Qualified Users**: 15,882

### Participant Categories

Season 1 rewards were distributed across four main categories:

1. [ARMA Users](/airdrop/season1/allocation#arma-users-pioneering-autonomous-finance)
2. [Social Contributors](/airdrop/season1/campaigns)
3. [Community Stewards](/airdrop/season1/allocation#community-stewards-shaping-our-culture)
4. [Early Giza Contributors](/airdrop/season1/allocation#early-giza-contributors-building-the-foundation)

### Related Sections

* [Eligibility Criteria](/airdrop/season1/eligibility)
* [Distribution Campaigns (Social)](/airdrop/season1/campaigns)
* [Detailed Allocation Breakdown](/airdrop/season1/allocation)
* [Overall Distribution Summary](/airdrop/season1/distribution)
* [Claiming Deadline](/airdrop/season1/deadline)
* [How to Claim](/airdrop/season1/claim)