Requirements & Fees
Financial requirements, supported chains, and fee structure for launching on Trenches.
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📋 Requirements & Fees
Everything you need to know before applying to launch on Trenches.
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Financial Requirements
Reserve Requirements
| Requirement | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Reserve | $20,000 | USD value of tokens in cold wallet |
| Maximum Reserve | $1,000,000 | Upper limit for risk management |
| Initial Deposit | Full amount | Entire reserve deposited before launch |
Important: Your reserve is used to pay user yields. Target: 1.5x (50% return) for users. Ensure you have sufficient tokens to cover target payouts. Actual returns depend on market conditions.
Fees & Revenue Share
| Item | Structure | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listing Cost | Variable | Enough to cover target 50% return to users |
| Revenue Share | 50/50 split | Even split between project and Trenches |
| Platform Fee | Included in split | No additional fees |
| Gas Costs | Trenches covers | User payout gas paid by platform |
What This Means
Example Scenario:
- User sprays $1,000 into your trench
- You receive $500 (50% revenue share)
- Trenches receives $500
- User receives $1,500 payout after commitment period
Simple & Transparent: 50/50 split on everything. No hidden fees, no surprises.
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Token Requirements
Supported Chains
| Chain | Chain ID | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | 1 | ERC-20 |
| Base | 8453 | ERC-20 |
| Arbitrum | 42161 | ERC-20 |
| BSC | 56 | BEP-20 |
| HyperEVM | 999 | ERC-20 |
| Solana | - | SPL |
Need another chain? We're adding support based on project demand. Contact us if your chain isn't listed.
Token Standards
- EVM Chains: ERC-20 compatible
- Solana: SPL token standard
- Decimals: 0-18 (default 18)
Token Lock-up
| Requirement | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Vesting Support | ❌ No | Tokens must be fully unlocked |
| Cold Wallet | ✅ Required | All reserve tokens held by Trenches |
| Access | 🔒 Limited | 5% moved to hot wallet as needed for payouts |
No Vesting: Tokens must be in our cold wallets. User "vesting" is their commitment period (1-30 days) until payout.
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Team Requirements
What We Need From You
| Requirement | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Email | ✅ Yes | Primary communication |
| Contact Telegram | ❌ No | Direct messaging |
| Project Website | ❌ No | Verification & marketing |
| Twitter/X | ❌ No | Community verification |
| Telegram Group | ❌ No | Community access |
| Discord Server | ❌ No | Community access |
KYC Requirements
| Item | Required |
|---|---|
| KYC | ❌ No |
| Identity Verification | ❌ No |
| Business Registration | ❌ No |
Permissionless: No KYC required. We evaluate projects based on merit and community, not identity documents.
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Trench Options
Choose Your Exposure Level
| Trench | Duration | Monthly Limit | Cumulative Cap | Reset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAPID ⚡ | 1 day | 3 sprays | $1,000 | 1st of month |
| MID ◈ | 7 days | 7 sprays | $10,000 | 1st of month |
| DEEP ▲ | 30 days | 30 sprays | $100,000 | 1st of month |
What These Limits Mean
RAPID Example:
- Max 3 users can spray per month
- Total sprayed cannot exceed $1,000/month
- Best for: Testing, quick exposure, smaller projects
MID Example:
- Max 7 users can spray per month
- Total sprayed cannot exceed $10,000/month
- Best for: Balanced exposure, mid-size projects
DEEP Example:
- Max 30 users can spray per month
- Total sprayed cannot exceed $100,000/month
- Best for: Maximum exposure, larger projects
Limits reset monthly on the 1st of each month (UTC). Unused sprays do not roll over.
All Trenches Target 1.5x
Regardless of trench choice:
- Users lock for the duration
- Target: 50% return (1.5x)
- Revenue is 50/50 split
The difference is exposure level and user capacity, not returns.
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Prohibited Projects
We do not accept:
| Category | Reason |
|---|---|
| Scams or Rugpulls | Protect users |
| Plagiarized Tokens | Protect IP |
| Sanctioned Entities | Legal compliance |
| Hate/Speech Tokens | Community standards |
| Copycat Projects | Originality required |
We reserve the right to reject any project that doesn't meet our standards.
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FAQ
Q: Can we start with a lower reserve and increase later?
A: No. Minimum reserve is $20,000 to ensure adequate liquidity for users.
Q: What happens if our token price drops significantly?
A: You may need to top up reserve. Contact us to discuss options.
Q: Can we launch on multiple trenches at once?
A: Start with one. After successful rotation, you can expand.
Q: Do we need to provide liquidity on DEXs?
A: Not required. Trenches provides the buying pressure and liquidity mechanism.
Q: Can we update our token info after launch?
A: Yes. Contact the team to update website, socials, or other details.
Q: What if we need to end our campaign early?
A: You can withdraw remaining reserve in batches. Contact us to arrange.
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Ready to Apply?
Reviewed the requirements? Start your application:
Questions? Contact our founder on Twitter, Telegram (@playtrenches), or Discord.