Uniswap launches "PoolStride," a free token launchpad, on the Robinhood Chain

Uniswap has officially launched Pools.trade, its own token launchpad based on the Robinhood Chain. This platform is powered by the Uniswap v4 protocol, marking Uniswap's direct entry into the token and memecoin launchpad market, which Pump.fun has grown into a multi-billion dollar business on Solana. The launch process was somewhat chaotic. According to founder Hayden Adams, traders discovered an early version of the smart contract before the interface was even released, resulting in over $150 million in trading volume. As a result, the development team had to support both the test and final versions of the contract simultaneously, which delayed the official launch. Adams emphasized that Uniswap has effectively served as a launchpad for over eight years, highlighting that this area is not a new challenge for them. Pools.trade has three key differentiators. First, the launchpad fees are 0%. Unlike most competing platforms that charge fees, Uniswap can generate revenue through other mechanisms, making this decision possible. Second, all launched tokens have permanent locked liquidity. Third, a 0.25% LP fee is automatically compounded into the locked pool, with 20% allocated to the token creator and 80% to the liquidity mechanism. This structure ensures that the Uniswap team does not directly collect any fees. The platform offers two launch methods: immediate launch and "crowd launch." The crowd launch is designed to prevent the "bundling" tactic, where insiders secure large quantities of tokens early on. In terms of distribution, it has already achieved broad accessibility from day one, not only through the Uniswap web app, wallet, and trading API, but also through third-party channels such as Bitget, Fomo, GMGN, and OKX Wallet. The market reaction has been swift. The DEX trading volume and daily transactions on the Robinhood Chain have rebounded by 50% compared to their local lows. Pools.trade has already secured a 50% market share in terms of launchpad volume and a 40% share in terms of new token launches. Cashcat has risen by 34%, reaching a market capitalization of $130 million, and Stonkbroker has increased by 35%, reaching $50 million, demonstrating the vibrancy of the Robinhood Chain. The platform is currently in beta, and it remains to be seen whether it can attract high-quality projects, but this move by the DeFi's largest liquidity hub is likely to have a significant impact on the launchpad market landscape.