> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/7.0-initial-token-distribution.md).

# 7.0 Initial Token Distribution

PRIME launched in July 2022, as a non-transferrable token. It was 'unlocked', via [community vote](/echelon-prime-foundation/4.0-governance/4.1-governance-proposals/proposal-voting.md), on March 1, 2023. Three sources contributed to initial distributions.\
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[Prime Events](/echelon-prime-foundation/7.0-initial-token-distribution/7.1-prime-events.md) - rewards for Parallel TCG card holders.\
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[Caching](/echelon-prime-foundation/7.0-initial-token-distribution/7.2-caching.md) - rewards for 'cached' Parallel TCG cards and assets.\
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[Unlocks](/echelon-prime-foundation/7.0-initial-token-distribution/7.3-unlocks.md) - distributions for Parallel Studios Team and Investors.