Project Token Explained
Project token allocations and team unlock schedule
Note: You might see security warnings about the tokens on platforms like Dexscreener. Rest assured, all token contracts are verified and open-sourced on-chain (e.g.IACS). However, always ensure you obtain the token address directly from the official website.
When a project enters the seeding phase, a project token launches. This token neither represents equity nor confers rights over the project, which allows the project team to freely pursue VC funding or launch new tokens in the future [Disclaimer].
The project token has a fixed total supply of 1 billion, following industry standards. Default token allocations and unlocking schedule are discussed on the page. Please see the Token Milestones in each project for the actual unlock schedule.
Community Contribution
During the Seeding phase, 37.5% of the token supply will be available for both the project seeding and liquidity pool. For instance, if you set a $30,000 target, the system automatically calculates the required liquidity pool amount and sets the token price based on the total amount. The community contributes stablecoins in exchange for the project token. At the end of the seeding phase and if the target is reached, the project team receives $30,000 of the stablecoins, while the remainder goes to a liquidity pool on a DEX. If the seeding is not successful, your stablecoins will be refunded by claiming them on the website.
Liquidity Pool
Upon successful completion of the Seeding phase, 12.5% of the token supply will be transferred to a Uniswap liquidity pool for secondary market trading.
Project Unlock
Once the project team delivers their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) defined in their proposal, 25% of the token supply will gradually unlock based on time and price milestones, following a principle similar to what CZ proposed: https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1895837657613078574?s=46. Each unlock requires two conditions:
- At least 2 months since the last unlock event
- At certain time point after the last unlock, the daily average price has to reach a certain level compared to the initial price.
Both conditions must be met to trigger an unlock event. For example, the first unlock requires more than 2 months after delivery and the daily average price must increase by at least 5 times compared to the initial price on a certain day during that period.
| Unlock Event | Time Since Last Unlock | Daily Price / Initial Price | Unlock Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 5x | 2.5% |
| 2 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 15x | 2.5% |
| 3 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 25x | 2.5% |
| 4 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 35x | 2.5% |
| 5 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 45x | 2.5% |
| 6 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 55x | 2.5% |
| 7 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 65x | 2.5% |
| 8 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 75x | 2.5% |
| 9 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 85x | 2.5% |
| 10 | ≥ 2 months | ≥ 100x | 2.5% |
The unlock mechanism is designed to fully release all project tokens within two years—provided the token price reaches 100x the initial launch price.
This approach ensures sustainable growth and long-term alignment with the community as the project continues building. Sudden dumps harm community trust and undermine real value creation. At Pond, we prioritize user trust first, then support projects — because the foundation of our platform is built on value-aligned projects, and the services and liquidity we provide rely on sustained community confidence.
Business and Operations
Many startups face significant challenges in business development, such as marketing and scaling. To address this, 25% of the project’s tokens will be allocated to distribution, marketing, and growth to support post-delivery efforts and accelerating product iteration toward PMF and scaling goals. We always coordinate closely with teams and the community on timing and messaging. Our goal is to amplify your project in a transparent and collaborative way. We’ll never proceed without your consent. Our intention is to support your growth and product development.
Updated about 1 month ago