Understanding Presales
A comprehensive guide to how token presales work on TokenKickstarter, from participation to claiming your tokens.
What is a Token Presale?
A token presale (also called IDO - Initial DEX Offering) is a fundraising event where new crypto projects sell their tokens to early investors before the public launch. Participants typically receive tokens at a discounted rate compared to the listing price.
Key Benefit
By participating early, you can acquire tokens at a lower price and potentially profit when they launch at a higher listing price on decentralized exchanges.
Presale Phases
Upcoming
The presale has been created but hasn't started yet. You can view details and prepare to participate.
Live
The presale is active and accepting contributions. This is when you can participate and purchase tokens.
Filled
The presale has reached its hard cap. No more contributions are accepted.
Ended
The presale time has expired. If soft cap was reached, it succeeded. If not, refunds are available.
Finalized
The project owner has finalized the presale, liquidity is added, and tokens are ready to claim.
How to Participate
Find a Presale
Browse active presales and research projects that interest you.
Contribute
Enter your contribution amount and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Claim Tokens
After finalization, claim your tokens from the presale page.
Key Terms Explained
Soft Cap
The minimum amount that must be raised for the presale to be considered successful. If not reached, contributors can claim refunds.
Hard Cap
The maximum amount the presale can raise. Once reached, no more contributions are accepted.
Presale Rate
How many tokens you receive per unit of currency contributed. Higher rate = more tokens per investment.
Listing Rate
The token price when it launches on DEX. Usually higher than presale rate (your profit potential).
Liquidity %
Percentage of raised funds that goes to the liquidity pool. Higher % = more stable trading.
Lock Duration
How long the liquidity is locked. Longer locks provide more security against rug pulls.
Important Considerations
Risk Warning
- •Token investments are highly volatile and you may lose your entire investment
- •Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) before participating
- •Only invest what you can afford to lose
- •Check for KYC verification and audit badges on project pages
Presale Success Criteria
Successful Presale
- • Soft cap is reached before end time
- • Project owner finalizes the presale
- • Liquidity is added and locked
- • Tokens become claimable
Failed Presale
- • Soft cap not reached by end time
- • Presale is cancelled by owner
- • Full refunds available to contributors
- • No tokens distributed