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💰 Premarket vs Live Tokens

Trenches supports two pricing models depending on your token's market status.

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Quick Comparison

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🆕 Premarket Tokens (Launchpad)

For tokens that haven't launched yet.

How It Works

1. You Set the Price — Input your token price manually (e.g., $0.001 per token)

2. Users Spray USD — They deposit USDC/USDT into the trench

3. We Buy Your Tokens — At your specified price from the reserve

4. Price Discovery at TGE — When you launch publicly, market determines final price

Ideal For

• Projects preparing for Token Generation Event (TGE)
• Teams wanting to build holder base before launch
• Projects seeking initial liquidity and price validation

Example: BLT

BLT launched as a premarket token on Trenches:

• Set price: $0.001 per BLT
• Users sprayed USD and received BLT allocation
• Built 500+ holders before public launch
• Successful TGE with established community

Requirements

• Token contract deployed
• Minimum $20,000 reserve at your specified price
• Clear TGE timeline

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🔄 Live Tokens (Incubation)

For tokens already trading on decentralized exchanges.

How It Works

1. Oracle Provides Price — Real-time price from DEXs (Uniswap, Raydium, etc.)

2. Users Spray USD — We calculate token amount based on current price

3. Immediate Market Rate — Users receive tokens at fair market value

4. Live Liquidity — Tokens can be traded immediately on DEXs

Ideal For

• Established projects seeking new holders
• Tokens wanting to diversify holder base
• Projects with existing DEX liquidity
• Teams looking for coordinated buying pressure

Benefits

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Choosing Your Model

Choose Premarket If:

• [ ] Your token hasn't launched yet
• [ ] You're building toward a TGE
• [ ] You want to validate price before launch
• [ ] You need holder base before public markets

Choose Live If:

• [ ] Your token is already trading
• [ ] You have DEX liquidity
• [ ] You want immediate price transparency
• [ ] You're focused on holder acquisition

Can we switch later? Yes. Premarket projects can transition to Live pricing after TGE. Contact us to update your pricing model.

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Technical Details

Premarket Pricing

User sprays: $1,000
Token price: $0.001
User receives: 1,000,000 tokens
Your reserve provides: 1,000,000 tokens

Live Pricing (Oracle)

User sprays: $1,000
Current price: $0.50 (from oracle)
User receives: 2,000 tokens
Your reserve provides: 2,000 tokens

Oracle Sources

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FAQ

Q: Can we change our price after setting it?

A: For premarket, price updates require admin approval. For live, price updates automatically via oracle.

Q: What happens if oracle price differs from our expected price?

A: Live tokens use oracle price exclusively. This ensures fairness for users.

Q: Can we start as premarket and switch to live?

A: Yes. Contact us after your TGE to switch to oracle-based pricing.

Q: Do users prefer one model over the other?

A: Both work well. Premarket offers early access. Live offers immediate liquidity. Choose based on your token status.

Q: Can we use a custom oracle?

A: Standard oracles listed above. Custom oracle integration possible for large projects — contact us.

Q: How often does oracle price update?

A: Real-time or every few minutes depending on chain and liquidity.

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Ready to Choose?

Decided which model fits your project?

Apply to Launch →

Not sure? Contact our founder on Twitter, Telegram (@playtrenches), or Discord to discuss.