# $RLBZ History

### **The History of $RLBZ**

The story of **$RLBZ** begins with its original purpose: to serve as the in-game currency for the **RugDollz World** game. Initially, $RLBZ was designed to power gameplay mechanics, rewards, and interactions within the game ecosystem. However, as development progressed, it became clear that using $RLBZ in this way carried **significant security risks** and would **limit the ability to launch the game on major platforms** such as Steam, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store.

Faced with these challenges, the team made a strategic pivot. Rather than restricting $RLBZ to in-game mechanics, we transformed it into a **revenue-sharing token** for our community. This allowed us to reward holders directly while maintaining flexibility for future projects.

To implement this, we created a **staking platform** where holders of **RugDollz OG and 3D NFTs** could stake their assets and **accumulate $RLBZ**. Revenue generated by RugLabz projects was used to **buy back $RLBZ** from the market and add it to the staking pool. Holders could then claim these additional tokens as rewards. The results were impressive: from a **1 trillion token supply**, over **255 billion $RLBZ** were redistributed to our NFT holders, creating a meaningful return for the community.

Six months ago, due to market volatility and a desire to simplify the process, we **closed the staking platform**. In its place, we introduced a **token-level trade tax** mechanism. Every trade of $RLBZ now redistributes **2% of the transaction to all holders**, meaning the **larger the holding, the bigger the share**. An additional **3% tax** is allocated back to the project, funding growth, development, and strategy initiatives.

This pivot marked the birth of the **$RLBZ Strategy,** a streamlined, sustainable approach to reward holders, grow the ecosystem, and ensure the token has **real utility** beyond speculative trading. Today, $RLBZ is not just a token; it is a cornerstone of RugLabz’s community-focused economy.

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