How Rotation Works
Understand feature duration, rotation timing, and what happens during and after your trench feature.
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🔄 How Rotation Works
Trenches uses a unique rotation system that differs from traditional launchpads. Here's everything you need to know.
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Feature Duration
Until Token Depletion
Unlike traditional launchpads with fixed durations, you're featured until your token is depleted from the reserve.
| Traditional Launchpad | Trenches |
|---|---|
| Fixed 7-30 day campaigns | Continuous until reserve depleted |
| Ends whether successful or not | Continues as long as you have reserve |
| One-time exposure | Ongoing exposure with rotation |
You Control Duration: Replenish reserve to extend. Withdraw to end. It's your choice.
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Rotation System
Time-Based Rotation
- Trigger: Random timing, admin-initiated
- Purpose: Fair distribution of exposure across projects
- Queue: Multiple projects can be in rotation queue
How It Works
1. YOU'RE ACTIVE
Your project is the featured token in a trench
Users spray USD → Buy your token
2. ROTATION TRIGGERED
Admin initiates rotation (random timing)
Your project rotates out
3. NEXT PROJECT
Next project in queue becomes active
4. YOU CAN RETURN
Re-apply or replenish to re-enter queueQueue System
| Position | Status |
|---|---|
| Active | Currently featured, receiving sprays |
| Queue | Approved, waiting for rotation slot |
| Completed | Rotated out, can re-apply |
Multiple Trenches: You can be active in RAPID while queued for MID. Each trench has independent rotation.
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During Your Rotation
What Happens
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| User Sprays | USD enters trench, 90% buys your token |
| Reserve Growth | Your token balance decreases as users receive tokens |
| Buying Pressure | Every spray = market buy of your token |
| Community Engagement | Ambassadors create content, raids promote your project |
Your Responsibilities
- Monitor Reserve: Track token balance in cold wallet
- Community Engagement: Engage with new holders
- Social Amplification: Share Trenches activity on your channels
- Payout Coverage: Ensure sufficient reserve for 1.5x user payouts
Payout Obligations
When user positions mature:
- User sprayed: $1,000
- User receives: $1,500 (1.5x)
- Source: Your reserve via Trenches payout system
Reserve Management: If reserve runs low, you must replenish or your campaign ends. See Reserve & Payouts for details.
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After Rotation
Options
| Option | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Replenish & Continue | Add more tokens to reserve | Immediate |
| End Campaign | Withdraw remaining reserve | 5-7 business days |
| Re-apply | Submit new application | Same as initial (24-48h) |
| Switch Trenches | Move to different trench level | Contact team |
Withdrawing Remaining Reserve
If you choose to end your campaign:
1. Contact Team — Request withdrawal
2. Batch Processing — Withdrawals processed in batches for security
3. Timeline — 5-7 business days typically
4. Remaining Balance — Your unused tokens returned to your wallet
No Penalty: Withdraw anytime. You keep your revenue share and any unsprayed reserve.
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Maximizing Your Rotation
Best Practices
1. Active Social Presence
- Tweet about your Trenches feature
- Share in your Telegram/Discord
- Engage with user questions
2. Ambassador Collaboration
- Our 170+ ambassadors create content
- Provide them with key messages
- Amplify their content
3. Community Building
- Welcome new holders from Trenches
- Answer questions in your channels
- Build relationships with locked holders
4. Reserve Monitoring
- Track reserve via custom stats API
- Top up before running low
- Plan for sustained exposure
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FAQ
Q: How long will I be featured?
A: Until your reserve depletes or you choose to end. Could be days, weeks, or months depending on user activity.
Q: Can I extend my feature?
A: Yes. Replenish your reserve to continue. No limit on extensions.
Q: What triggers rotation?
A: Admin-initiated based on queue and fairness. Timing is random to prevent gaming.
Q: Can I buy my way to front of queue?
A: No. Queue is first-come-first-served based on application approval date.
Q: What if I'm rotated out with reserve remaining?
A: Your reserve stays in cold wallet. You can withdraw it or use it for re-entry.
Q: Can I be in multiple trenches simultaneously?
A: Yes. Each trench has independent rotation. You could be active in RAPID and queued for DEEP.
Q: What happens if my project gains massive traction?
A: Great! Higher spray volume = faster reserve depletion = you may rotate out sooner unless you replenish.
Q: Can I request specific rotation timing?
A: No. Rotation timing is controlled by admin to ensure fairness across all projects.
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Ready to Rotate?
Understand the system? Apply now:
Questions about rotation? Contact our founder on Twitter, Telegram (@playtrenches), or Discord.