# Initial Buy Tax

**Menu Prompt: 💰 Set Initial Buy Tax**

**Detailed Instructions:**

* Set the tax percentage for buy transactions during the initial launch phase.
* Enter a value between 0 and 30 percent.
* This higher initial tax can: 
  * Generate more funds for the project early on
  * Discourage immediate "pump and dump" behaviour
* Consider gradually reducing this tax over time to encourage more buying.
* Example: Entering "20" sets a 20% tax on buy transactions during the launch phase.

<mark style="color:red;">**Note : Cannot Be Greater Than 30%**</mark>

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