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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PUMP Price Rises as Pumpfun Launches Project Ascend for Creator Incentives

PUMP Price Rises as Pumpfun Launches Project Ascend for Creator Incentives

TLDR PUMP surged 14% after Pump.fun announced Project Ascend with a new dynamic fee structure. Project Ascend allows creators to earn more as token market cap grows. Pump.fun completed $10.6M in buybacks last week, totaling $59M so far. The platform leads with 84% market share in Solana’s meme coin ecosystem. Pump.fun has launched a platform [...] The post PUMP Price Rises as Pumpfun Launches Project Ascend for Creator Incentives appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral
Kaito AI: AI video protocol Everlyn will be launched on Capital Launchpad on September 4th

Kaito AI: AI video protocol Everlyn will be launched on Capital Launchpad on September 4th

PANews reported on September 3rd that according to Kaito AI, the AI video protocol Everlyn will publicly raise funds on Capital Launchpad at 10:00 Beijing time on September 4th, with a target fundraising of US$2 million and a valuation of US$250 million FDV. The token will be 100% unlocked during the TGE. Everlyn, developed by researchers from Meta, Google, and others, is the first Web3 AI video protocol and has raised $15 million in funding , with the latest round led by Mysten Labs. Earlier news, Kaito announced that its Web3 crowdfunding platform Capital Launchpad is now online .

Author: PANews
Cardano (ADA) Isn’t the Only One: 3 Other Coins Predicted to Rally 1500% Before Bitcoin’s Cycle Peak in 2026

Cardano (ADA) Isn’t the Only One: 3 Other Coins Predicted to Rally 1500% Before Bitcoin’s Cycle Peak in 2026

Cardano (ADA) has long been a favourite among investors who believe in strong fundamentals and long-term scalability.

Author: The Cryptonomist
Dogecoin Holder Who Made $200M From a Joke Investment in 2021 Is Now Betting on a Serious New Project

Dogecoin Holder Who Made $200M From a Joke Investment in 2021 Is Now Betting on a Serious New Project

The crypto market is full of wild stories, but few are as unbelievable as the Dogecoin legend, which turned a joke investment into $200 million during the 2021 bull run.

Author: The Cryptonomist
4 Cheap Cryptos That Could Be the New Ripple (XRP) With 6x Upside by 2026

4 Cheap Cryptos That Could Be the New Ripple (XRP) With 6x Upside by 2026

The post 4 Cheap Cryptos That Could Be the New Ripple (XRP) With 6x Upside by 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ripple (XRP) has long been viewed as one of the most successful altcoins of the last decade, combining strong real world utility with mainstream recognition. Yet with its market cap already in the tens of billions, the days of 10x or 20x gains are likely behind it. For investors seeking asymmetric opportunities, the focus is shifting to lower priced cryptocurrencies with the potential to follow a similar growth path. Four tokens in particular, Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Sui (SUI), SEI, and Cronos (CRO), stand out as projects with the potential to deliver 6x gains or more by 2026, supported by strong narratives and growing adoption. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) could be the breakout meme token with utility Among the newer entrants, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has captured attention by fusing meme culture with blockchain infrastructure. Built on Ethereum, the project is creating a dedicated Layer 2 chain for meme tokens, complete with low fees, sniper bot protection, and a Meme Launchpad to encourage community driven projects. This sets it apart from meme coins that rely only on hype. Currently in stage 12 of its presale at $0.0021, LILPEPE has raised over $23.2 million and sold over 14.7 billion tokens. The project’s legitimacy is further supported by a CertiK audit, a CoinMarketCap listing, and confirmed top tier exchange launches after the presale. Its viral $777,000 giveaway has kept the community growing rapidly. If LILPEPE achieves a modest market cap of $300 million, the price could rise to $0.50, representing more than 25x upside from today. This makes it one of the most asymmetric opportunities in the market, with potential to follow SHIB and PEPE’s path toward multi-billion-dollar valuations by 2026. Sui (SUI) is building momentum as the “next Solana” Sui (SUI) has become a rising star in the Layer 1 space, often compared to…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
ETH to $3,500 Before the Altseason Explosion?

ETH to $3,500 Before the Altseason Explosion?

Why This September Correction Is Your Biggest Opportunity Yet If you’ve been watching Ethereum’s price soar and wondering if the party will ever end — here’s the good news and the reality check you need. Spoiler: A dip to $3,500 isn’t a disaster — it’s the setup for one of the biggest crypto rallies ever. What’s Really Happening in Crypto Right Now? Let’s imagine the crypto market is like a roller coaster. Bitcoin is the big, slow climb to the top that everyone watches. Ethereum (ETH) and other altcoins are the twists and turns that come next. This year, Bitcoin’s roller coaster just reached a critical point — the bottom of a ramp called the Bull Market Support Band. Think of this as a safety net where the ride slows, shakes out nervous riders, then shoots up faster than before. Guess what? Bitcoin already hit that support net last week.Image generated using Perplexity & Grok Now, it’s Ethereum’s turn to dip a little before it zooms up again — this time, potentially much higher than before. But why exactly would Ethereum need to dip before it takes off? And what does this mean for smaller altcoins? Here’s the simple breakdown. The Magic of the “Power of 3” Market Structure (No Fancy Jargon, Promise!) Imagine you’re baking a cake. You don’t just throw everything in the oven all at once, right? There’s a process — you mix ingredients, let the dough rest, then bake. Crypto markets work kind of the same way. Step 1: Bitcoin leads the way. It rises first, then takes a breather at a key support level. This happened just recently when Bitcoin dipped to about $108,500 and held firm.Bitcoin touching the Bull Market Support Band Step 2: Ethereum follows Bitcoin’s lead. It will usually dip after Bitcoin cools off, resting and consolidating before the next big jump.Ethereum Chart showing the path to the Bull Market Support Band Step 3: Once Ethereum is ready, smaller altcoins (think the rest of the baking ingredients) kick into high gear, pumping the whole crypto market to new heights. This pattern repeated in 2017 and 2021, and everything points to it happening again in 2025. Bitcoin Has Hit Its Safety Net — Now It’s Ethereum’s Turn Let’s get cozy with that Bull Market Support Band Bitcoin touched last week. This is the price zone where Bitcoin’s price often finds strong support — like a trampoline that stops the fall and catapults it back up. Bitcoin climbing down and bouncing off this band is a big deal. It kicked out panic sellers and ready buyers jumped in. This creates a strong foundation for the next bull run. Note, that while this has technically been achieved it does not mean we are done with this move, Bitcoin could easily spend some days or weeks here and even fall through lower for some time. However, a strong weekly close above the support band is what traders are looking out for here. Ethereum, which tends to mimic Bitcoin but with a slight delay, hasn’t hit its safety net yet — but it will soon. Analysts estimate Ethereum may drop to around $3,500. Think of it as Ethereum taking a deep breath before running a marathon. The better this rest, the stronger the next sprint. Why Everyone’s Talking About That $4 Billion ETH ETF Inflow (And Why It Means a Correction Is Coming) You’ve likely seen headlines about billions of dollars flowing into Ethereum ETFs. It sounds like Ethereum is unstoppable, right? But here’s the surprise — institutional buying can sometimes trigger short-term price drops before actually fueling big gains.Ethereum chart showing support and resistance Here’s why: Imagine a fast-moving crowd suddenly pausing to catch their breath. Prices spike on ETF hype, but investors also want to lock in gains. That leads to some selling pressure that drops ETH price temporarily. Data shows Ethereum is currently overbought — the market has run ahead of itself. Leverage (basically borrowing money to trade) is sky-high. When traders get nervous, many get forced to sell, pushing prices down fast. All these ingredients bake into a recipe for a healthy correction — and it looks like $3,500 is where the market may find its next stable base. $3,500: Not a Crash, but the Launchpad Why $3,500? Because it’s the sweet spot where history, math, and volume all say buyers will step in. It matches a classic 61.8% Fibonacci retracement — a fancy way traders use math to find likely support zones. It aligns with past cycles, where Ethereum corrected about 28%-47% before soaring. Big buyers have been quietly positioning below $3,600, ready to scoop up ETH as it falls. More importantly — it is where the Bull Market Support Band for $ETH would probably rise to in the coming weeks. This correction isn’t a sign that the bull market is broken — it’s the final reset before a massive surge. The Altcoin Market Is Quiet — But It’s Heating Up Behind the ScenesTOTAL3 Chart looking for a bounce off of the bull market support band to break through Here’s the secret sauce: While everyone focuses on big brother Bitcoin and sister Ethereum, there’s a whole family of smaller altcoins (called TOTAL3) waiting in the wings. TOTAL3 represents the total value of all altcoins excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum. Right now, TOTAL3 is forming a pattern known as a symmetrical triangle — which usually means a big breakout is coming. History shows that after Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilize, altcoins skyrocket — sometimes for months on end. This could be the calm before the altcoin storm. Why September 2025 Is the Perfect Month for This Drama September is notorious in crypto for being volatile — investors call it “Redtember” because prices often dip this month. But behind that dip is usually a huge rally waiting in October (“UPtober”). This September, several factors align: Macro-economic uncertainty makes everyone nervous. Traders must clear out risky positions. Institutions reposition capital to unlock massive gains soon. The scary corrections are just part of the game — but they set the stage for the real fireworks. What You Can Expect: A Four-Month Ridehttps://medium.com/media/dafdcc380a1bd169bc4296ce05f52ea9/href Sep: The Dip Ethereum slides to $3,500, altcoins shake out shaky holders. Oct: The Bounce Ethereum jumps toward $6,000 and altcoins start breaking out. Nov: The Acceleration Smaller altcoins like gaming tokens and real-world asset projects take off. Dec: The Explosion Microcaps and meme coins soar as mainstream FOMO hits full gear. Managing Your Crypto Journey This isn’t financial advice, but smart investors: Consider averaging your buys as ETH dips. Diversify with blue-chip altcoins during dips. Use stops and take profits carefully — crypto is wild. A correction can hurt short term, but it’s a gift to those prepared. Conclusion: The Correction You Want If you worry ETH will crash, flip that feeling. The correction to $3,500 is the launchpad that will send Ethereum and altcoins much higher. Crypto’s next big wave isn’t starting with endless green candles — it’s starting with smart, healthy resets that prepare us for unbelievable gains. Keep calm, stack ETH around $3,500, and get ready to ride the altcoin rollercoaster. ETH to $3,500 Before the Altseason Explosion? was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

Author: Medium
Dogecoin Price Pumps as Elon Musk’s Lawyer Launches $175M Treasury: Best Crypto to Buy Now?

Dogecoin Price Pumps as Elon Musk’s Lawyer Launches $175M Treasury: Best Crypto to Buy Now?

Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s lawyer, has recently become the chairman of a publicly listed cleaning solutions firm based in Omaha, CleanCore, which has entered the crypto space by announcing a strategic partnership with House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, on Tuesday. Per the announcement, the partnership has established a $175M […]

Author: The Cryptonomist
3 Dogecoin Alternatives Primed for Big Wins This Cycle

3 Dogecoin Alternatives Primed for Big Wins This Cycle

The post 3 Dogecoin Alternatives Primed for Big Wins This Cycle appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dogecoin (DOGE), with its cultural value and liquidity, ensures that it will continue to play a central role in the bull cycle ahead. But investors know its days of delivering life changing returns are largely behind it. With a massive market cap and reduced upside, traders are looking further down the ladder for the next …

Author: CoinPedia
BONK.fun will integrate Kick and introduce live streaming functionality

BONK.fun will integrate Kick and introduce live streaming functionality

PANews reported on September 3rd that Bonk.fun, the Solana ecosystem launchpad platform, announced on the X platform that Kick will be natively integrated into Bonk.fun, allowing creators to live broadcast on Kick.

Author: PANews
PUMP Price Jumps as Pump.fun Unveils Plan to Attract Millions More Users

PUMP Price Jumps as Pump.fun Unveils Plan to Attract Millions More Users

Pump.fun’s newly announced Project Ascend aims to make launching coins more lucrative for creators while giving the platform a longer […] The post PUMP Price Jumps as Pump.fun Unveils Plan to Attract Millions More Users appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo