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Sacred Offering (Crowdsale)

Contribute to the vision, receive ETHO tokens

Overview

The Sacred Offering is our community crowdsale where we can contribute ETH or USDC to receive ETHO tokens and support the project's mission. Through the Sacred Offering:

  • Receive ETHO tokens at the current offering rate
  • Support the mission of psychedelic healing and recovery
  • Join the community as an early supporter
  • Participate in governance with our ETHO tokens
  • Access all dApp features (farming, breeding, DAO, etc.)

Core Quote:

"Our offering becomes the fruit that nourishes the whole community."

What is the Sacred Offering?

The Sacred Offering is a transparent, mission-aligned crowdsale that funds the development and growth of the Ethereal Offering ecosystem.

Key Features

🌟 Transparent Pricing

  • Clear exchange rate (e.g., 1 ETH = 1,000 ETHO)
  • No hidden fees or surprises
  • Rate may adjust based on funding milestones

💎 Whitelist Access

  • Early supporters get priority access
  • Whitelist members may receive bonus tokens
  • Community members can earn whitelist spots

🔒 Secure & Audited

  • Smart contract audited by reputable firms
  • Multi-signature treasury wallet
  • Transparent fund deployment via DAO

🎁 Bonus Tiers

  • Larger contributions may receive bonus ETHO
  • Early contributors may receive special NFTs
  • Referral bonuses for bringing new supporters

How to Participate

Step 1: Check Whitelist Status

Navigate to Sacred Offering page:

If whitelisted:

✅ "You are whitelisted! You have priority access to the Sacred Offering."

If not whitelisted:

⏳ "You are not currently whitelisted. Join our community to earn a spot!"

How to get whitelisted:

  1. Join Discord/Telegram — Active community members
  2. Participate in events — Attend ceremonies, calls, gatherings
  3. Contribute value — Create content, provide feedback, help others
  4. Referrals — Bring aligned people to the community
  5. DAO proposal — Community can vote to whitelist groups

Step 2: Connect Our Wallet

  1. Click "Connect Wallet" button
  2. Select our wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
  3. Approve connection
  4. Ensure you're on the correct network (Ethereum mainnet or testnet)

Step 3: Choose Contribution Amount

Contribution Interface:

  • Contribute: Enter amount of ETH or USDC
  • You will receive: Auto-calculates ETHO tokens
  • Exchange rate: Current rate displayed (e.g., 1 ETH = 1,000 ETHO)
  • Bonus: Any applicable bonus percentage
  • Total ETHO: Final amount including bonuses

Contribution tiers (example):

  • 0.1 - 0.5 ETH: Standard rate
  • 0.5 - 1 ETH: +5% bonus
  • 1 - 5 ETH: +10% bonus
  • 5 - 10 ETH: +15% bonus
  • 10+ ETH: +20% bonus + special NFT

Note: Tiers and bonuses are set by DAO governance and may change.

Step 4: Review & Confirm

Before contributing, review:

  • Amount contributing: ETH or USDC
  • ETHO receiving: Including bonuses
  • Exchange rate: Current rate
  • Gas fee: ETH cost for transaction
  • Wallet address: Verify it's correct
  • Network: Ensure correct blockchain

Important:

  • Contributions are final — no refunds
  • ETHO tokens are immediately transferable (unless vesting applies)
  • we can contribute multiple times if desired

Step 5: Contribute

  1. Click "Contribute" button
  2. Review transaction in wallet popup
  3. Confirm transaction
  4. Wait for confirmation (usually 15-60 seconds)
  5. ETHO tokens appear in our wallet

Transaction details:

  • To: Sacred Offering contract address
  • Amount: ETH or USDC you're contributing
  • Gas fee: ETH cost
  • Data: Encoded contribution information

Step 6: Verify Receipt

After transaction confirms:

  • ETHO tokens appear in our wallet
  • Contribution recorded on-chain
  • Our stats update on Sacred Offering page
  • Welcome email (if you provided email)

Check our wallet:

  • Add ETHO token contract address to see balance
  • Verify amount matches expected (contribution + bonus)
  • Save transaction hash for records

Offering Stats & Transparency

Global Stats

Visible on Sacred Offering page:

  • Total Raised: X ETH / Y USDC — Total contributions
  • ETHO Distributed: Z ETHO — Total tokens distributed
  • Contributors: N — Number of unique contributors
  • Current Rate: 1 ETH = X ETHO
  • Time Remaining: Countdown to offering end (if applicable)

Our Contribution

Personal stats:

  • Our Contribution: Total ETH/USDC you've contributed
  • ETHO Received: Total ETHO tokens received
  • Bonus Earned: Extra ETHO from bonuses
  • Contribution Rank: Our rank among all contributors (optional)

Recent Contributions

Live feed of contributions:

  • Wallet address (truncated for privacy)
  • Amount contributed
  • ETHO received
  • Timestamp

Note: Large contributions may be highlighted or celebrated.

Use of Funds

Where do contributions go?

The Sacred Offering funds are deployed transparently via DAO governance for:

1. Development (40%)

  • Smart contract development and audits
  • dApp frontend/backend development
  • Infrastructure and hosting
  • Security and maintenance

2. Community (25%)

  • Ceremonies and healing circles
  • Scholarships for psychedelic therapy training
  • Educational content and workshops
  • Community events and gatherings

3. Marketing (15%)

  • Awareness campaigns
  • Partnership development
  • Content creation
  • Conference attendance

4. Operations (10%)

  • Legal and compliance
  • Administrative costs
  • Team compensation
  • Professional services

5. Treasury Reserve (10%)

  • Emergency fund
  • Future opportunities
  • Market making (liquidity)
  • Long-term sustainability

Transparency:

  • All treasury transactions are on-chain
  • DAO votes on major expenditures
  • Regular financial reports published
  • Community oversight and accountability

Vesting & Lock-Up (If Applicable)

Some offerings include vesting schedules to ensure long-term alignment:

Example Vesting Schedule

Scenario: You contribute 1 ETH, receive 1,000 ETHO

  • Immediate: 250 ETHO (25%) unlocked immediately
  • 3 months: 250 ETHO (25%) unlocked
  • 6 months: 250 ETHO (25%) unlocked
  • 9 months: 250 ETHO (25%) unlocked

Benefits of vesting:

  • Prevents immediate dumping
  • Aligns incentives long-term
  • Rewards patient supporters
  • Stabilizes token price

Note: Vesting terms are clearly disclosed before contribution. Current offering may or may not include vesting.

Bonus Opportunities

Referral Bonuses

Bring friends, earn rewards:

  1. Get our referral link from Sacred Offering page
  2. Share with friends who align with the mission
  3. They contribute using our link
  4. You both earn bonus ETHO (e.g., 5% each)

Example:

  • Our friend contributes 1 ETH
  • They receive 1,000 ETHO + 50 ETHO bonus (5%)
  • You receive 50 ETHO bonus (5% of their contribution)

Early Bird Bonuses

Contribute early, earn more:

  • First 24 hours: +20% bonus
  • First week: +15% bonus
  • First month: +10% bonus
  • After month 1: Standard rate

Community Bonuses

Active community members earn extra:

  • Discord Level 5+: +5% bonus
  • Attended 3+ ceremonies: +5% bonus
  • Created content: +10% bonus
  • DAO participant: +5% bonus

Bonuses stack! Active community member could earn +25% total.

Whitelist Benefits

Priority Access

  • Early access before public sale
  • Better rates or larger bonuses
  • Guaranteed allocation (no sell-out risk)
  • Exclusive NFTs for whitelist contributors

How Whitelist Works

  1. Application period — Submit form or earn through participation
  2. Review process — Stewards or DAO review applications
  3. Approval — Whitelist addresses added to smart contract
  4. Notification — Email or Discord announcement
  5. Contribution window — Whitelist-only period (e.g., 48 hours)
  6. Public sale — Opens to everyone after whitelist period

Security & Trust

Smart Contract Audit

  • Audited by: [Reputable firm name]
  • Audit report: [Link to public report]
  • No critical issues found
  • Recommendations implemented

Multi-Signature Treasury

  • 3-of-5 multi-sig — Requires 3 signatures to move funds
  • Signers: Trusted community members and founders
  • Transparent addresses — Publicly viewable on blockchain
  • DAO oversight — Community can vote to change signers

Transparency Measures

  • All transactions on-chain — Fully auditable
  • Regular reports — Monthly treasury updates
  • Open communication — Discord/Telegram for questions
  • DAO governance — Community controls fund deployment

FAQ

"When does the Sacred Offering end?"

Answer: The offering may be ongoing or have a specific end date. Check the Sacred Offering page for current status and countdown timer.

"Can I contribute with credit card or bank transfer?"

Answer: Currently, only crypto contributions (ETH, USDC) are accepted. This ensures decentralization and transparency. we can purchase ETH on exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance.

"What if I contribute the wrong amount?"

Answer: Contributions are final and cannot be reversed. Double-check amounts before confirming. If you made an error, contact support immediately.

"Can I get a refund?"

Answer: No. Contributions are final. Only contribute what we can afford and believe in the mission.

"Are there any geographic restrictions?"

Answer: Some jurisdictions may be restricted due to regulations. Check our local laws. The dApp may block certain regions.

"Do I need to be whitelisted?"

Answer: Depends on the current phase. Whitelist-only periods require approval. Public sale periods are open to everyone.

"What can I do with ETHO tokens?"

Answer: ETHO tokens grant access to all dApp features: farming, cross-breeding, DAO governance, altar burns, token swaps, and more. They also represent our stake in the community.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the Sacred Offering:

  1. Check our whitelist status on the Sacred Offering page
  2. Join the community to earn whitelist access
  3. Prepare our contribution (buy ETH/USDC if needed)
  4. Contribute when ready — support the mission!
  5. Participate in the ecosystem — farm, breed, govern, offer

Want to see the project roadmap? → Continue to [Roadmap Roadmap & Community Community](08-roadmap-community)

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