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Crowdfunding Launchpad

Welcome to the HeadStarter Spaceport

PreviousHistory - deep diveNextInitial Decentralized Offerings (IDOs)

Last updated 11 months ago

Through the HeadStarter dApp we promote a versatile suite of crowdfunding products and tailored go-to-market strategies to enable Hedera Startups reach their goals.

Overview

The HeadStarter launchpad has been operational since May 2022 and has helped raise approximately 30 million HBAR for the best upcoming Hedera projects. Notable projects brought to life through HeadStarter include:

  • Citadel Wallet: the leading, security-focused Hedera-native Hardware wallet launched on HeadStarter through the Guardians of the Citadel NFT collection.

  • Earthlings: Leading GameFi and Metaverse project on Hedera, raising around 1 million USD.

  • HLiquity: Borrowing platform, raised 420,000 USD.

  • Sphera World and VRJAM: other successful projects funded through HeadStarter to date.

Components of a Crowfunding event

To participate in HeadStarter events, platform users must first express their intention to participate by logging-in actions on an Allowlist campaign. Each campaign may have its own rules, so users should thoroughly read the campaign descriptions. Current Allowlist campaigns are streamlined through Bountyblok.

The HeadStarter dApp integrates with a third-party RegTech provider for KYC verification. Some events require KYC verification and may exclude certain territories, allowing only verified users to participate in project launches. Crowdfunding products Controlled by smart contracts to ensure fair and transparent token distribution. Project tokens are presented for swapping at predetermined prices.

Since January 2023, projects can involve utility NFTs in their launch campaigns. The engine supports versatile types of NFT minting features, powered by smart contracts.

Since February 2024, project launches include Private Sale events, designed on top of IDOs and INOs. These typically offer higher allocations and better rates.

The IHO events are voted by the .

- a saw for private investors & institutions to access HBAR & HTS tokens

- coming soon

Rewards index - coming soon

Comprises independent companies, partner projects, and individuals that guide the selection and go-to-market process.

Flexible Allowlisting System Accommodates unlimited addresses with individual maximum allocations, ensuring low gas fees.

Summary

This content effectively outlines the crowdfunding platform's functionalities, its impact on the Hedera ecosystem, and the mechanisms in place to ensure fair participation and project success

Allowlist Campaigns
KYC Integration
IDO engine - Permissionless Fixed Swap Pools
INO engine - NFT collection minting & distribution
Private Sale engine - Higher allocations
IHO engine - by holders for holders
HeadStarter DAO
Private Placements
Stakepools
HeadStarter Committee