# Launchpad

### [**Common’s Ideacoin Launchpad: User Documentation**](https://common.xyz/createTokenCommunity)

#### **Overview**

The **Common Ideacoin Launchpad** lets anyone launch an **ERC-20 token** for their community directly on the **Base** blockchain. With a few clicks, creators can mint onchain assets, bootstrap community participation, and coordinate collective action through built-in web3-native tools.

> Additional Chain support coming soon

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#### **Who Is It For?**

The Launchpad is designed for:

1. **Creators:** launching tokens to organize and grow onchain communities.
2. **Degens & Early Adopters:** speculators looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
3. **Platform Users:** anyone seeking **fun, fast, and low-cost** token launches.

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#### **Core Features**

1. **Launch Community Tokens**
   * Mint **ERC-20 tokens** via a guided, one-click flow.
   * Launch from:
     * A **newly created community** during the token setup process.
2. **Built-In Community Coordination**
   * Each token includes:
     * A **web3-native forum** for discussion, updates, and organizing.
     * **Token-gated** spaces and **onchain contests** to boost engagement.
     * Community analytics and holder insights *beta*
3. **Deployed on Base**
   * Fast, low-cost, and EVM-compatible.
   * Ideal for experimentation and mass participation.
4. **Platform-Wide Discoverability**
   * Token launches are featured as **global events** across Common, driving visibility and adoption.
5. **Lightweight Fee Model**
   * Minimal costs to launch (details below), with incentives aligned toward long-term community ownership.

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#### **How It Works**

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#### **1. Launching a Token**

1. Navigate to your **Community Page** or the **For You Page**.
2. Click **“Launch a Token.”**
3. Enter:
   * Token **Name**
   * Token **Symbol** (e.g., $IDEA)
4. Confirm launch and pay the **launch fee**.
5. Your token is live on **Base** and linked to a common community.

#### **2. Coordinating Your Community**

Once launched, you’ll unlock tools to:

* Manage your **token forum**.
* View **token holder lists** and onchain activity.
* Host **gated events** and discussions.
* Engage users with built-in growth tools.

#### **3. Discovering Tokens**

* New launches surface automatically on:
  * The **For You Page**
  * Platform-wide feeds and community channels

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#### **Why Use Common’s Launchpad?**

| **Feature**               | **Benefit**                               |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **ERC-20 Token Launch**   | No-code, fast deployment on Base          |
| **Community Integration** | Native forums and token-gated spaces      |
| **Low Fees**              | Fair and transparent cost structure       |
| **Platform Discovery**    | Featured in global Common events          |
| **Creator-Friendly**      | Designed for long-term community building |

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#### **Launchpad Fees**

| **Fee Type**                 | **Details**                                                      |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Launch Fee**               | 0.0004444 ETH (\~$1) — prevents spam and Sybil launches          |
| **Uniswap Launch Phase Fee** | 0.4% of tokens from the Uniswap liquidity pool                   |
|                              | Plus, 0.8% of raised ETH liquidity (e.g. $200 from a $25k pool)  |
| **Ongoing Trading Fee**      | 1% protocol fee on all token buys/sells                          |
| **Future Revenue Features**  | Optional fees on secondary trades and liquidity events (roadmap) |

> 📌 For reference, Zora’s fee model is 0.50%/0.50%. Common keeps it lightweight at just 1%. With each trade’s being shared with the coin creator.

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#### **Example Use Cases**

1. **Start a New Community**
   * Launch a token to attract early supporters and coordinate ideas.
2. **Reward & Engage**
   * Add a token to an existing community to unlock special privileges or content.
3. **Experiment Freely**
   * Use the Launchpad to prototype fun or speculative token ideas with minimal setup or cost.

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#### **Why Common’s Launchpad Stands Out**

Common fuses **onchain coordination** with **token infrastructure**. Token holders can immediately organize, govern, and grow together — all within the same platform.

> Community-first token creation. Onchain native from day one.

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#### **Need Help?**

* Visit the [**Common Help Center**](https://common.xyz/) for guides and FAQs.
* Join the **Common Discord** for live support, updates, and community feedback.