How is Pond Different

Incubation and Technical Support Beyond Token Launch

Unlike most launchpads that end their relationship with projects after the launch, Pond provides ongoing support through its App Store, milestone tracking system, and Integration Hub. This positions Pond more as a long-term partner rather than just a token launching platform, helping projects navigate post-launch challenges and scale their operations.

AI-Native Focus with Community-Driven Discovery

While most new platforms focus on AI agents, and traditional platforms focus on institutional projects, Pond uniquely combines AI specialization with community-driven project discovery through hackathons. This creates a pipeline where the community actively participates in identifying and vetting the most promising AI projects before they reach the main launchpad.

Balanced Curation Model

Pond strikes a middle ground between the completely open approaches of meme coin launchpads and the highly restrictive models of ICO platforms. By combining direct team applications with hackathon matriculation, Pond maintains quality standards while still being accessible to innovative teams that might not have traditional VC backing.

Fair Market Mechanism with Anti-Speculation Features

The auction mechanism addresses many pain points seen in other platforms: it prevents the underpricing issues common in fixed-price mechanics, avoids the bot manipulation problems of instant launches, and provides better price discovery than simple bonding curves while maintaining accessibility that merit-based systems might restrict.

Focus on value creation rather than extraction

Pond prioritizes high-quality AI projects that create real value for users. Through our unique hackathon process, we identify strong builders and promising projects with solid use cases and long-term potential across web2 and web3. This sets us apart from other launchpads that focus on meme coins or unrestricted launches.