CICADA Finance Protocol Tokens (rtCIC and ltCIC)

This section describes the CorporateFi-aligned token framework of CICADA Finance. Unlike strategy-specific yield assets such as rtUSQ or ComputeFi assets, CorporateFi tokens are designed to represent protocol-level participation, governance rights, and ecosystem-aligned value capture within CICADA Finance.

The CorporateFi token system is composed of two complementary representations:

• rtCIC — a governance- and yield-aligned token reflecting protocol participation

• ltCIC — a liquidity-oriented token designed for open market trading and price discovery

Together, rtCIC and ltCIC form a dual-token structure that balances governance alignment, long-term participation incentives, and secondary market liquidity.

CorporateFi Overview

CorporateFi within CICADA Finance serves as the bridge between protocol governance, ecosystem growth, and market-based liquidity. Rather than representing exposure to a single underlying strategy or asset pool, CorporateFi tokens align holders with the overall performance, expansion, and operational outcomes of CICADA Finance as an onchain asset management platform.

This design allows CICADA Finance to:

• Coordinate long-term governance and decision-making through rtCIC

• Enable open liquidity and price discovery through ltCIC

• Align protocol incentives with sustainable growth rather than short-term emissions

rtCIC — Governance and Protocol-Aligned Token

rtCIC is the primary governance and participation token within the CICADA Finance ecosystem. It is designed to enable active involvement in protocol decision-making while aligning holders with long-term ecosystem performance.

Governance Privileges

rtCIC holders are empowered to participate directly in CICADA Finance governance processes, including but not limited to:

• Protocol enhancements Voting on proposed technical upgrades, protocol-level improvements, and smart contract amendments to ensure the continued evolution and robustness of CICADA Finance.

• Parameter optimization Influencing key operational parameters such as yield distribution logic, liquidity reserve settings, and risk management thresholds, with the objective of maintaining system stability and efficiency.

• Asset integration Approving the inclusion of new Real Yield Assets (RYA) and Real World Assets (RWA) into the CICADA Finance ecosystem, thereby shaping asset diversification and platform growth.

• DAO participation Submitting, reviewing, and voting on strategic proposals that determine the long-term objectives, roadmap priorities, and ecosystem direction of CICADA Finance.

Governance participation is executed through transparent, onchain mechanisms, subject to the applicable voting rules and proposal frameworks.

Holder Benefits and Incentive Alignment

rtCIC is designed to maintain a symbiotic relationship between token holders and the growth of CICADA Finance.

• Incentive accrual Where applicable, protocol-generated revenue streams and incentive mechanisms may be directed toward rtCIC through structures such as the LT–RT Rebalance Mechanism or other governance-approved value alignment frameworks.

• Adaptive incentives Incentive or reward parameters associated with rtCIC may be adjusted dynamically based on protocol performance, ecosystem maturity, and governance decisions. This adaptive design aims to align long-term sustainability with evolving market conditions.

rtCIC does not represent a guaranteed income instrument. Any incentive alignment is subject to governance outcomes, operational performance, and applicable risk factors.

Utility within the CICADA Finance Ecosystem

Beyond governance participation, rtCIC may provide functional utility across the CICADA Finance ecosystem, including:

• Staking multipliers and participation boosts rtCIC may be used to enhance user rewards in activities such as airdrops, launchpool campaigns, and point-based participation events, where such programs are offered.

• Access to premium features Holding specific thresholds of rtCIC may unlock advanced platform features, including enhanced dashboards, analytics modules, API access, or asset flow tracking tools, subject to feature availability.

• Subscription access and discounts rtCIC holders may use rtCIC to subscribe to premium analytics services or receive discounts on selected protocol services, such as cross-chain functionality or asset listing-related fees, where applicable.

DeFi Integrations and External Adoption

rtCIC is designed with composability in mind and may be integrated into external DeFi environments, subject to third-party protocol acceptance:

• Collateral usage rtCIC may be accepted as collateral in lending protocols, particularly within RWA-aligned or yield-focused credit markets.

• Composable yield participation rtCIC may be wrapped, structured, or combined with other DeFi primitives to participate in structured products, options, or yield tranching protocols.

• NFT-based yield packaging rtCIC may be used to generate tokenized yield NFTs, enabling transferability of certain yield or participation rights to secondary markets, where such functionality is implemented.

Social, DAO, and Gamification Functions

rtCIC may also support non-financial participation dimensions within the CICADA Finance ecosystem:

• Voting power multiplier Longer holding periods of rtCIC without conversion to ltCIC may be reflected in governance weight through time-weighted voting mechanisms, if adopted.

• Community reputation rtCIC balances may be linked to onchain identity systems, influencing community badges, contribution levels, or reputation scoring.

• Quest and campaign participation rtCIC may serve as an access credential for ecosystem quests, campaigns, or DAO-related participation events.

ltCIC — Liquidity-Oriented Token

ltCIC represents the liquidity-focused counterpart to rtCIC within the CorporateFi token framework.

Trading and Liquidity

ltCIC tokens are engineered for optimal liquidity and tradability. Holders may trade ltCIC freely on supported decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and other platforms, subject to exchange listings and market availability.This design enables:

• Open price discovery

• Flexible position adjustment in response to market conditions

• Separation of governance participation (rtCIC) from pure liquidity needs (ltCIC)

Growth Alignment and LT–RT Rebalance

ltCIC is closely aligned with the growth and performance of CICADA Finance as the protocol expands its asset coverage, user base, and ecosystem integrations.The LT–RT Rebalance Mechanism is designed to maintain a dynamic equilibrium between:

• Liquidity demand expressed through ltCIC

• Governance and long-term participation expressed through rtCIC

By allowing conversion pathways between liquidity-oriented and governance-oriented representations, CICADA Finance seeks to balance market efficiency with sustainable protocol alignment.

Important Notes:

• rtCIC and ltCIC do not represent direct claims on specific underlying asset pools unless explicitly defined by governance-approved mechanisms.

• Governance rights, incentives, and utilities are subject to protocol rules, market conditions, and DAO decisions.

• Secondary market liquidity for ltCIC depends on external market participation and may involve volatility and execution risk.

• Participation involves regulatory, technical, and operational risks as described in the Legal and Risk sections of this documentation.