> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.on.nexus/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.on.nexus/tools/dotswap-extension/launchpad.md).

# Launchpad

## 1. Introduction

**Runes Launchpad** is DotSwap’s innovative platform designed to accelerate the liquidity and adoption of Runes assets. By combining token minting with instant liquidity provisioning, Runes Launchpad streamlines the process of launching a new asset, transforming it from creation to tradable token in a single, coordinated flow.

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## 2. Overview

Runes Launchpad introduces a “**Mint + Liquidity**” mechanism that directly connects open minting events with immediate liquidity pool creation. This method enables:

* Open and fair token distribution
* Instant market trading availability
* Participant alignment through liquidity pool ownership

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## 3. Key Advantages

#### 🪙 Open Mint

The open mint format ensures fairness by allowing anyone to participate and automating token distribution based on BTC contributions — reducing centralization and eliminating bias.

#### 💧 Instant Liquidity

BTC collected from mint participants is automatically used to seed a liquidity pool on DotSwap. This enables trading of the newly minted Runes against BTC as soon as minting concludes.

#### 🤝 Minters Become LPs

Minters don’t just receive tokens — they also become liquidity providers (LPs), earning a share of trading fees from the newly created BTC–Runes pair.

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## 4. How It Works

#### 🔒 Premined Runes

To enable fast distribution, a fixed amount of Runes must be premined in advance. This is facilitated using DotSwap’s zero-fee etching service, ensuring gasless, efficient setup for Launchpad campaigns.

#### 💸 BTC Payment & Fund Safety

* Users send BTC to participate in the mint.
* BTC is held in a secure **multi-signature wallet** protected by DotSwap’s upgraded multisig architecture.
* Funds are allocated transparently for liquidity provisioning.

#### ⚖️ Dual-Sided Liquidity Pool Formation

* **BTC side**: Sourced from mint participant contributions
* **Runes side**: Drawn from the premined token allocation

This pool is automatically created and launched on DotSwap’s trading infrastructure.

#### 🧮 Token Distribution Mechanics

* **To Minters**: Runes are distributed proportionally based on BTC contributions.
* **To LP Pool**: A share of the premined Runes and contributed BTC are allocated to a new pool. Participants share the LP tokens.
* **To Teams**: An optional reserve of Runes can be allocated to the project team for future development or promotion.

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## 5. Minting Speed & Block Dynamics

Minting is conducted using PSBTs under the Runes protocol, which requires embedding large amounts of metadata via OP\_RETURN. As a result, minting throughput is intentionally throttled per block to ensure fair access:

| Block Number | Mints Allowed |
| ------------ | ------------- |
| Block 1      | 8             |
| Block 2      | 8 × 7 = 56    |
| Block 3      | 392           |
| Block N      | 8 × 7^(N-1)   |

This exponential ramp-up mechanism:

* Prevents instant sell-out to bots or insiders
* Encourages fair participation over time
* Reflects current protocol limitations and will evolve with upgrades

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## 6. Technical Foundation

* Built on the native Bitcoin blockchain using the Runes protocol
* Utilizes **PSBT (Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions)** for mint construction
* All Runes transfers follow standard protocols with full compliance
* Liquidity pools are deployed via DotSwap’s secure AMM infrastructure

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## 7. Conclusion

DotSwap’s Runes Launchpad bridges the gap between token creation and usable liquidity. By turning every mint into a market-ready event, it empowers builders, aligns communities, and introduces a new standard for token launches on Bitcoin.

> Mint. Trade. Earn. All in one seamless flow — with DotSwap Runes Launchpad.