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Coinbase Launches Monthly Token-Sale Platform With Algorithmic Allocations

Coinbase frames the service as the first broad U.S. return to public token sales since 2018.

Overview

  • The platform will run roughly one sale each month, with a one-week request window and an algorithm that determines allocations instead of first come, first served.
  • Only fully verified users in good standing can participate, and purchases settle in USDC, with access available in most regions at launch and expansion planned.
  • Coinbase says projects will be vetted on demand, team credibility, token economics and vesting terms, and CoinDesk reports a six-month lockup for project teams and affiliates after the sale.
  • The Wall Street Journal reports that Monad is expected to be the first token offered next week on the new platform.
  • Coinbase plans to add features such as limit orders and issuer-targeted allocations in coming months, and shares rose about 4% following the announcement.