> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ape-lol.gitbook.io/ape.lol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ape-lol.gitbook.io/ape.lol/welcome-to-the-ape.lol-lite-paper/platform-tax.md).

# Platform Tax

To incentivize holding $APE tokens, a 0.5% tax on the total supply of tokens launched from holders not meeting the $APE minimum threshold requirement is implemented. These tokens are held in escrow until the project reaches Raydium, after which they are gradually liquidated for $APE buybacks. Holding $APE within the specified tiers can reduce or eliminate this tax.<br>

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