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  • There's a Pool For Everyone
  • 1. EarlyPool
  • 2. WhitelistPool
  • 3. Early Access to OpenPool (WIP)
  • 4. OpenPool
  • What Happens to the Protocol Revenue
  • The Pledge System (WIP)
  • How Pledging Works - Automated Investing
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Pools & Platform Mechanics

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Last updated 5 months ago

There's a Pool For Everyone

In our mission to make crowdfunding truly accessible, PAID offers multiple entry points designed to reward commitment while ensuring everyone has a chance to participate in groundbreaking projects.

Whether you're a major stakeholder or just starting your journey, there's a perfect path for you.

1. EarlyPool

For the elite stakers ready to lock in their spot early with guaranteed access and automated investments. Register Interest is mandatory.

Requirements: Valid account & KYC, 75,000 $PAID staked, Register Interest to EACH raise on project page before snapshot

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed access

  • Fixed allocation sizes

  • Automated investing via Pledge System (WIP)

  • Lowest Protocol Revenue: 5% - deducted from your token allocation

Register Interest ensures allocations flow to our most engaged community members. By requiring active registration, we are creating a fairer distribution system.

Additional Perks:

  • Exclusive deals

  • Early information access

  • Enhanced governance rights to top 50 stakers

  • Community rewards

2. WhitelistPool

A guaranteed allocation pool designed for specific community members, campaign winners, and strategic partners.

Requirements: Valid account & KYC, must be whitelisted

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed access to allocations

  • Fixed allocation sizes

  • Protocol Revenue: 10% - deducted from your token allocation

How to Qualify:

  • Through community campaigns

  • Special event participation

  • Strategic partnerships (e.g., NFT holders)

  • Giveaway winners

Example: Blast Royale NFT holders receive guaranteed allocation access through WhitelistPool, aligning with our community-first approach.

Note: While access is guaranteed, participants must still purchase their allocation with USDC stable coin on the specified network.

3. Early Access to OpenPool (WIP)

Get a head start with priority entry before the crowd rushes in.

Requirement: Valid account & KYC, 7,500 $PAID staked

Benefits:

  • One-hour early access if allocation remains from EarlyPool

  • Fixed allocation sizes

  • Protocol Revenue: 10% - deducted from your token allocation

  • Community rewards

4. OpenPool

Open for allβ€”no staking needed, just complete KYC and you’re in.

Requirement: Valid account & KYC

  • First-come, first-served

  • Protocol Revenue: 15% - deducted from your token allocation

Features:

  • Open to everyone

  • No staking required

What Happens to the Protocol Revenue

  • 50% Token Buyback: Regular market purchases of $PAID followed by immediate token burns, creating deflationary pressure

  • 25% Staking Rewards: Distributed as real yield APY in $PAID, ensuring sustainable returns

  • 20% Liquidity Provisioning: Injected into PAID trading pairs to optimize the trading environment and maintain price stability

  • 5% Marketing: Sustainable growth initiatives & ecosystem expansion to drive long-term platform adoption

This creates a sustainable circular economy where platform activity directly enhances $PAID's ecosystem through burns, rewards & deeper liquidity.

The Pledge System (WIP)

How Pledging Works - Automated Investing

Pledging locks in your spot early, ensuring seamless, automated investments with guaranteed allocations β€” no manual effort needed.

Preparation Phase

  • Available 1 week before pool opening

  • Helps gauge project interest

  • Ensures fair distribution

Execution

  • Automated investment at launch

  • Guaranteed allocation fulfillment

  • Efficient processing

Benefits

  • No manual intervention needed

  • Guaranteed participation

  • Fair and transparent process

USDC stable coin is required for all other types of crowdfunding events on PAID. Network requirements may vary per project - always check details before participating.

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