# Defining STO Offering Parameters

Defining STO offering parameters is crucial for establishing clear terms around the token sale, including funding goals, pricing, and the chosen currency. These elements form the foundation of the offering, ensuring a structured approach to capital raising.

Clear parameters also shape the token’s economic model, align investor expectations, and inform the design and compliance of smart contracts. This step supports transparency and legal clarity throughout the STO process.

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## Accepted Payment Methods

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**Example:** USDC, EURC
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## Number of STO Rounds

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**Note:** it's a system data. You do not enter anything here.
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## STO Round Name

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**Example:** Lucky Birds Round
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## STO Round Status

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**Note:** it's a system data. You do not enter anything here.
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## Start Date

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**Example:** 12/25/2025
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**Note:** You can only edit the date before the validation.
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## End Date

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**Example:** 12/25/2026
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**Note:** You can only edit the date before the validation.
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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:** Indicate the custom security token price. Standard options are available in Phase 4.
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## Select the Sale Option that Best Suits Your Project.

* Token Sale from the Initially Minted Supply

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**Example:**

If the Initial Supply is 300,000 tokens, then the number of tokens for sale is less than 300,000 tokens.
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* Token Sale from Unminted Supply (tokens to be minted upon payment)

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If the Total Supply is 1,000,000 tokens and your Initial Supply is 300,000 tokens, then the number of tokens for sale is less than 700,000 because 300,000 tokens have already been minted and saved as your company's reserve (as an example).
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* Both options

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## Indicate the Offering Allocation Amount (Total Number of Tokens for Sale)

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## Select the Sale Option that Best Suits Your Project.

* Token Sale from the Initially Minted Supply

{% hint style="info" %}
**Example:** 

If the Initial Supply is 300,000 tokens, then the number of tokens for sale is less than 300,000 tokens
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* Token Sale from Unminted Supply (tokens to be minted upon payment)

{% hint style="info" %}
**Example:** 

If the Total Supply is 1,000,000 tokens and your Initial Supply is 300,000 tokens, then the number of tokens for sale is less than 700,000 because 300,000 tokens have already been minted and saved as your company's reserve (as an example).
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* Both options

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## Minimum Investment Size

Define your minimum investment size.

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**Example:** $50
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**Note:** This point may be subject to regulations.
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## Lockup Period

* 3 months
* 6 months
* 12 months
* Сustom (indicate below)

{% hint style="info" %}
**Example:** 12 months
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## Hard Cap

{% hint style="info" %}
**Example:** $2,500,000
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## Soft Cap

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**Example:** $500,000
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**Note:** If the soft cap is not reached, companies typically refund the investors.
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