21,517,000 MNT tokens (21.52%) are allocated to the team developing the Minterest protocol, and unlock block-by-block over 5 years. Approximately 6,000,000 MNT are allocated to be exclusively staked in the protocol’s governance processes and are not intended to be traded. The intention is instead to use proceeds generated from Minterest’s Buy Back for the continued development and upkeep of the protocol and ensure an alignment of incentives which enables attracting and retaining world-class personnel over the long-term.