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Many projects allocate portions of their token supply to developers, core contributors, and ecosystem tool builders—either through direct grants, retroactive airdrops, or developer-focused programs. Rewarding builders recognizes the high-value effort that accelerates adoption, tooling, and integrations. Developer allocations often include vesting schedules or performance-based tranches to align incentives with long-term maintenance. Some ecosystems run bounty programs or hackathons where winners receive token rewards. Because developer contributions materially increase protocol utility, these allocations are viewed as investments rather than expenses; they help bootstrap an active developer community and expand the network’s long-term value capture potential.