This section identifies the key risks facing the ONTON × ONION project and the strategies in place to reduce or mitigate them.
🧱 Technical Risks
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|
| ❌ TON network congestion | Retry logic in Mini App, off-chain queueing |
| ⚠️ Smart contract bugs | Code review + May 2025 audit (Jetton + Merge logic) |
| 🧪 Merge contract misuse | One-time burn validation, only callable per wallet |
| 🕵️ Sybil airdrop abuse | SBT-based eligibility, bot filters, snapshot verification |
| 🧠 Oracle / snapshot integrity | Verified, version-controlled off-chain publishing |
⚖️ Regulatory Risks
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Global compliance complexity | T&Cs restrict participation from U.S. and OFAC zones |
| 🇪🇺 MiCA alignment uncertainty | Legal opinion prepared in Finland, utility classification defined |
| 🧾 Token perception as security | No profit guarantee, no central issuer promises, functional design |
📊 Market Risks
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|
| 💧 Initial sell pressure at TGE | Vesting structure, staking incentives, airdrop loyalty gates |
| 🪙 Low LP depth | Use IDO funds to create deep initial liquidity pool |
| 🥶 Bear market launch | Low cap design, ecosystem-first token use, gradual emissions |
| 😴 NFT fatigue or apathy | Merge gamification + seasonal perks + utility |
🤖 Operational Risks
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|
| 😡 Community pushback | Transparent airdrop math, FAQ, early claim UI preview |
| 👷 Team capacity scaling | Core contributor network model + DAO-funded tasks |
| 📈 Incentive gaming | Future use of soulbound + referral SBT tracking |