Launchpad

Launchpads are decentralized platforms that facilitate early-stage fundraising for new Web3 projects through Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs). They provide investors with curated access to token sales while offering startups a community-driven capital injection. In 2026, launchpads have evolved into full-stack incubators, focusing on project quality and long-term sustainability. Follow this tag for the latest in token distribution models, tier-based participation, and the emergence of the next generation of "unicorn" protocols across various blockchain ecosystems.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
This Low-Priced Competitor to Dogecoin (DOGE) Could Rise 12044% from Under $0.003

This Low-Priced Competitor to Dogecoin (DOGE) Could Rise 12044% from Under $0.003

The post This Low-Priced Competitor to Dogecoin (DOGE) Could Rise 12044% from Under $0.003 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has positioned itself as a utility-driven meme coin built on its own Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 blockchain. At its presale price of only $0.0022 in Stage 13, the LILPEPE token is still below the $0.003 threshold, but the expected growth of 12,044% shows the possibility of early entry levels.  The high presale demand, tokenomics, and zero tax design of the project make it a serious threat to Dogecoin, unlike the conventional meme coins. Little Pepe has sold 16,183,380,869 tokens at its present stage, which has raised $26,428,440 of the targeted $28,775,000. The presale’s next phase, Stage 14, will increase the token price to $0.0023. Presale Journey and Investor Gains The LILPEPE presale started at $0.0010 during stage 1; at stage 2 it was $0.0011, and the third stage was priced at $0.0012. Stage 4 was selling at a price of $0.0013. Stage 5 had a significant role with a selling price of $0.0014. Stage 6 depleted the allocated token and was priced at $0.0015. Additionally, stage 7 was depleted at a price value of $0.0016. The 8th stage also depleted at a price of $0.0017. After this stage, level 9 took control with a pricing value of $0.0018. Stage 10 then took over, and the LILPEPE tokens were priced at $0.0019. The presale stage 11, priced at $0.0020, ushered in stage 12, which was completed fully at $0.0021. Stage 13 is now live, priced at $0.0022. The next stage will be stage 14 and will see another price increase to $0.0023, maintaining the gaining spree for those who opted in early, with more expected. This structured growth reflects a steady accumulation trend. Early participants from Stage 1 already see more than double their entry value. The presale’s Stage 13 completion rate stands at 93.82%, with limited tokens remaining…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Umbra’s ICO and MetaDAO’s ‘Unruggable’ futarchy take center stage

Umbra’s ICO and MetaDAO’s ‘Unruggable’ futarchy take center stage

The post Umbra’s ICO and MetaDAO’s ‘Unruggable’ futarchy take center stage appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. A little-known privacy project, Umbra, launched its initial coin offering (ICO) on Solana yesterday. As I write this, Umbra is already 1169% oversubscribed over its $750 million raise target. Source: MetaDAO The real story here isn’t Umbra — it’s the infrastructure that’s powering its sale: MetaDAO’s “Unruggable ICO” futarchy launchpad. A lot has already been written on the intersection of crypto and futarchy by people smarter than me, but here’s the gist: Futarchy is the simple idea that governance should be decided by markets, rather than “one man, one vote” democratic rules, or DAO token voting. If you believe Donald Trump will spur economic growth more than Joe Biden, buying “Pass Trump” shares will get him elected if enough traders buy it past a set threshold. Or if you believe Facebook spending $50 billion on investments in the metaverse will not improve Meta’s stock price, then do the opposite and buy “Fail” shares. Futarchy markets work similarly to prediction markets: They channel the wisdom of markets by requiring participants put their money where their mouth is. The key difference is that with futarchy, actual outcomes are influenced by how markets “vote.” This radical idea was popularized by the libertarian economist Robin Hanson and has existed for years as a topic of nerdy fascination in technolibertarian circles.  (Hanson, incidentally, was also responsible for advancing many of crypto’s major innovations, like automated market makers and prediction markets.) For some time, DAOs like Drift, Sanctum and Marinade have experimented with piecemeal futarchy governance using MetaDAO’s core protocol. The ongoing Umbra ICO is taking place on a relatively newer MetaDAO product, its futarchy-powered ICO launchpad. Source: Blockworks Research By launching on MetaDAO’s ICO launchpad, teams like Umbra in effect bind its…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
The 4 Best Cryptos to Invest in This Q4: BlockDAG, Chainlink, Stellar & Polkadot!

The 4 Best Cryptos to Invest in This Q4: BlockDAG, Chainlink, Stellar & Polkadot!

As Q4 unfolds, the conversation around the best crypto to invest in is shifting from hype cycles to real-world execution. Established projects like Chainlink, Stellar, and Polkadot continue to deliver value through core infrastructure, cross-border functionality, and multi-chain interoperability.  At the same time, emerging names like BlockDAG are challenging legacy players by combining mass visibility [...] The post The 4 Best Cryptos to Invest in This Q4: BlockDAG, Chainlink, Stellar & Polkadot! appeared first on Blockonomi.

Author: Blockonomi
Pump.fun’s 80% Grip on Solana Memecoins: Can It Last?

Pump.fun’s 80% Grip on Solana Memecoins: Can It Last?

The post Pump.fun’s 80% Grip on Solana Memecoins: Can It Last? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key takeaways One-click minting, bonding-curve “graduation” and locked LPs concentrated liquidity, pushing Pump.fun’s share to 75%-80% at its peak. Launches and fees are cyclical. After plunging 80% from January highs, activity snapped back by late August. Rivals (LetsBonk, HeavenDEX, Raydium LaunchLab) can flip share in the short term with fees or incentives, but network effects often pull activity back. Security incidents and US class-action litigation (including RICO claims) are the biggest overhangs on durability. Pump.fun is a Solana-native launchpad that makes launching a token as easy as a few clicks. New coins start on a bonding-curve contract, where around 800 million tokens are sold in sequence. Once that supply is bought out, the token “graduates,” and trading automatically shifts to an automated market maker (AMM). Today, that’s Pump.fun’s own decentralized exchange (DEX), PumpSwap (earlier launches migrated to Raydium). For creators, the cost is minimal. There’s no fee to mint, and graduation carries only a small, fixed charge of 0.015 Solana (SOL) deducted from the token’s liquidity rather than as a separate payment. After graduation, PumpSwap burns the liquidity provider (LP) tokens linked to the trading pair, effectively locking liquidity so it can’t be withdrawn manually. Funds can only move through regular trading activity. This design standardizes early price discovery for new memecoins while sharply reducing traditional rug-pull risks. Did you know? Only a tiny fraction of Pump.fun tokens ever “graduate.” In July and August 2025, the graduation rate hovered around 0.7%-0.8% of launches. How Pump.fun captured 80% of Solana’s memecoin launches Pump.fun’s dominance came from pairing ultra-low-friction token creation with a standardized path to liquidity. By routing new tokens through a bonding-curve graduation into an AMM, Pump.fun made early price discovery more predictable and reduced one of the main ways creators could rug-pull. As the Solana meme cycle picked up,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Erbil Still A Vital Hub For U.S. Anti-ISIS Campaign

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Erbil Still A Vital Hub For U.S. Anti-ISIS Campaign

The post Iraqi Kurdistan’s Erbil Still A Vital Hub For U.S. Anti-ISIS Campaign appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A vehicle belonging to a US military convoy drives in Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by SAFIN HAMID/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images As part of its pre-planned drawdown, U.S. troops in Iraq are leaving the federal provinces and consolidating in the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s capital, Erbil. The move is hardly surprising given that Erbil is home to America’s longstanding Kurdish allies and has already served as a hub for operations against the Islamic State, ISIS, group for over a decade. The consolidation is part of a phased drawdown agreement between the U.S. and the Iraqi government reached in September 2024. American troops began leaving Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase in August ahead of the agreed-upon September 2025 deadline. Once the consolidation in Erbil is complete, less than 2,000 U.S. troops will remain in Iraq, the vast majority of them in the Kurdistan Region. From the airbase in Erbil, the U.S. will continue supporting counter-ISIS missions in nearby Syria until at least September 2026. Consequently, Erbil will serve as a critical hub for continued U.S. support of and participation in counter-ISIS operations. With plans to expand the number of helipads at the Erbil airbase, located on the grounds of the city’s international airport, U.S. forces may remain there beyond 2026, especially if the situation in Syria remains volatile. In September alone, 25 ISIS attacks in northeast Syria killed 40 civilians and U.S.-allied fighters. In that corner of Syria, America’s Kurdish-led allies combat the group on a daily basis and still holds thousands of ISIS suspects in prisons and makeshift camps. A U.S. raid in northeast Syria killed a senior ISIS operative responsible for plotting external attacks on September 19. Given its geographical proximity, reliable access, and relative…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Here’s the Coin Expected to Deliver More By 2026

Here’s the Coin Expected to Deliver More By 2026

The post Here’s the Coin Expected to Deliver More By 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Did you know that Ripple’s XRP increased over 70% in a single day after it won the court case against the SEC many years ago in 2023? This kind of headline turned XRP into a power to be reckoned with in the cryptospace. Fast forward to 2025, and the token is back in the spotlight, backed by banks, payment service providers, and institutional investors. But here’s the twist: as XRP is building itself into a consistent, slow-and-steady winner, there comes a new meme coin on the block, and it’s Little Pepe (LILPEPE), and it’s being touted as the high-multiple rocket that will deliver 50x to 78x in 2026. So which coin should investors really be watching? Ripple (XRP): The Veteran with Institutional Muscle Ripple’s XRP has always been the “serious” meme-adjacent coin, less about community jokes and more about big-money payments and partnerships. Its breakout moments are tied to court rulings and adoption deals. Back in July 2023, the SEC lawsuit win sent XRP soaring over 70% in a day, and since then, it has proven resilient even during bearish cycles. In 2025, Ripple benefited from growing adoption in cross-border payments. Banks and payment providers are actually using the tech, which is something most altcoins can’t claim.XRP is currently trading at just above $0.60 today, with experts predicting it could even reach $1.50–$2.00 if institutional buying continues to increase. The bull case is straightforward: Ripple is building infrastructure solutions to real issues, and the token will appreciate as regulation eases. But here’s the catch: for all its credibility, XRP is a slow mover. Even in its best cycles, you’re looking at 2x–3x returns, maybe 5x in an extreme bull case. Solid for long-term investors, but not exactly life-changing multiples. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): The Wildcard with Meme Power + Utility Without…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Little Pepe Presale Booms, Pepenode Builds Deflationary Hype, BlockDAG Goes Global at F1® Weekend!

Little Pepe Presale Booms, Pepenode Builds Deflationary Hype, BlockDAG Goes Global at F1® Weekend!

Discover why BlockDAG’s nearly $420M presale and F1® debut in Singapore outshine Little Pepe at $26M and Pepenode at $1.2M—act before prices rise!

Author: Blockchainreporter
Bitcoin Hyper Raises $1M in a Week – Could It Be the Next 1000x Crypto?

Bitcoin Hyper Raises $1M in a Week – Could It Be the Next 1000x Crypto?

Bitcoin ($BTC) remains the undisputed king of crypto, but it’s a monarch trapped in slow motion. While it holds a $2.4T+ market cap and dominates global adoption, the network still processes one block every 10 minutes, struggles with high fees, and can’t natively support DeFi, dApps, or real-time payments. In a world now used to […]

Author: Bitcoinist
Best Crypto to Buy Today — Could Tapzi Turn $1,000 Into $50,000+ Next Year?

Best Crypto to Buy Today — Could Tapzi Turn $1,000 Into $50,000+ Next Year?

Tapzi combines Web3 gaming with skill-to-earn mechanics. Early presale buyers see 50x upside potential as Tapzi aims to be 2025’s next breakout crypto.

Author: Blockchainreporter
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA Could Reach $1.09, But This Token is Set to Gain 25X and Flip $250 into $62,500

Cardano Price Forecast: ADA Could Reach $1.09, But This Token is Set to Gain 25X and Flip $250 into $62,500

Investors are keen to purchase Cardano (ADA) because it is one of the most mature projects in the crypto market. TradingView data shows that ADA was trading at around $0.54 recently. On the other hand, experts believe that ADA may surge to $1.09 if the market’s momentum is strong. Although this may allow the crypto […]

Author: Cryptopolitan