At TuluPay, we are building more than just a coin; we are laying the groundwork for Africa’s digital economy. Tulu Coin (TLC) sits at the core of our ecosystem, powering real-world use cases across digital payments, identity, compliance, lending, and multi-currency wallets.

As we launch the TLC presale, we welcome a diverse community of participants who are excited to be part of this journey, whether you're an individual looking to store value, a merchant aiming to expand cross-border operations, a developer building on the TuluPay stack, or an institution seeking programmable money solutions with real utility.

Who Can Participate?

To ensure broad and equitable access, the TLC presale is open to five core participant types:

Individuals

Retail participants who want to buy and hold TLC, use it in wallets, spend it via Tulu Card, or access future benefits such as staking rewards, identity integration, and DeFi lending.

• Minimum Purchase: $0.005 USD
• Maximum Purchase: $10,000 USD

This tier is ideal for:

• Digital natives exploring crypto utility
• Every day users sending remittances
• Diaspora communities supporting relatives across Africa

Merchants

Vendors and businesses who want to accept TLC as a means of payment via Tulu Gateway or Tulu Switch, or use it for settlements, loyalty rewards, or cross-border pricing. Minimum Purchase: $100 Maximum Purchase: $100,000

• Minimum Purchase: $100
• Maximum Purchase: $100,000

This tier serves:

• Retail businesses
• Cross-border e-commerce platforms
• Agro-processors and exporters

Developers

Builders and technical teams using TLC to power smart contracts, dApps, and integrations across the TuluPay developer stack including lending, insurance, stablecoins, and more. Minimum Purchase: $100 Maximum Purchase: $100,000

• Minimum Purchase: $100
• Maximum Purchase: $100,000

Best suited for:

• Web3 developers and DeFi teams
• Product owners integrating digital assets into African use cases
• Blockchain startups participating in ecosystem grants

Institutions

Organizations interested in large-scale utility of TLC for treasury management, CBDC testing, digital identity validation, or regulatory sandbox participation.

• Minimum Purchase: $10,000
• Maximum Purchase: $100,000

Relevant to:

• Financial institutions & fintechs
• Government partners
• NGOs and aid organisations exploring programmable finance

Decentralised Buyers (Non-Custodial)

Users who prefer full control and privacy can purchase TLC directly through the landing page without needing to sign up for a TuluPay account. These participants can connect a compatible wallet and receive their TLC directly after purchase—no KYC, no custodial interference.

• Minimum Purchase: $5
• Maximum Purchase: $10,000

Perfect for:

• Wallet users on platforms like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, WalletConnect
• Users who want to stay anonymous while participating
• DeFi enthusiasts who want to plug into the TLC utility

Why Participation Matters

Each category of participant plays a vital role in strengthening the TuluPay ecosystem:

• Individuals drive adoption and utility.
• Merchants integrate TLC into real-world commerce.
• Developers unlock new functionality through applications.
• Institutions lend scale, regulation, and systemic impact.
• Decentralised users ensure alignment with Web3 values of openness, privacy, and autonomy.

Together, they form a complete loop, enabling TLC to circulate across sectors and geographies, powering everything from cross-border payments to decentralised ID, compliance infrastructure, and stablecoin management. This presale is more than a fundraising round. It is an opportunity to build with us. Every TLC token sold today fuels infrastructure, expands access, and seeds a future where Africa leads, not lags, in the global digital economy. We invite you to be part of this vision. Whether you’re holding for value, building new tools, or enabling users on the ground, your participation brings us closer to a decentralised, inclusive financial future powered by Tulu Coin.