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BUILD THEN MARKET LLC

2025 PHANTOM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN​

1. Purpose.​

The purpose of this Plan is to retain and attract key contributors to BUILD THEN MARKET LLC (the "Company") by offering them a long-term financial incentive linked to the success of the Company, without granting actual membership interests or voting rights.

2. Administration.​

This Plan shall be administered by the Managing Member (the "Administrator"), who has the final authority to:

(a) Select Participants;

(b) Determine the number of Phantom Units granted; and

(c) Interpret the terms of this Plan.

3. The Phantom Pool.​

The total number of Phantom Units authorized under this Plan shall not exceed 2,000,000 Units, representing 20% of the Company's fully diluted value.

4. No Rights as Member.​

Participants have no rights to vote, inspect books, or receive K-1 tax forms. They are creditors of the Company, not owners.

5. 409A Compliance.​

It is the intention that this Plan be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. All payments shall be made within 30 days of a Liquidity Event (the "Short-Term Deferral" exemption) or as otherwise permitted by law.

6. Amendment and Termination.​

The Administrator may amend or terminate this Plan at any time; provided that no amendment may materially impair the vested rights of any Participant without their consent.