Understanding Token Sales
Token sale mechanics overview
Token sales on AttentionPad allow users to participate in selected project launches directly through the platform.
In the current version, AttentionPad supports Fixed Price / First Come, First Served (FCFS) token sales. These sales may involve either normal fungible project tokens or placeholder tokens, depending on the project setup.
This page explains how token sales work, how to read the sale page, how staking and allocation tiers affect participation, how to contribute, how to claim tokens, and how refunds work.
This page explains the current token sale flow. Additional sale formats and expanded participation features may be introduced in future versions.
How Token Sales Work
A token sale is a defined participation window where eligible users can contribute funds in exchange for a token allocation.
Each sale has its own details, including:
- Project name and ticker
- Token network
- Token price
- Target raise
- Sale type
- Round type
- Contribution levels
- Staking requirements
- Vesting terms
- Refund policy
- Expected TGE or distribution information
In the current version, token sales use a Fixed Price / FCFS model. This means the token price is predefined, and users can participate while the sale is live, subject to availability, eligibility, contribution limits, and sale-specific requirements.
If the sale sells out or the contribution window ends, the sale moves to a completed state and users can later claim tokens according to the vesting schedule.
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Before You Join a Token Sale
Before joining a token sale, make sure your account and wallet are ready.
You should have:
- An AttentionPad account
- A connected wallet or embedded wallet
- Completed KYC verification, where required
- Enough funds for the contribution
- Enough gas tokens for the network you are using
- Any required amount of locked $ATTN for the allocation tier you want to access
Useful setup guides:
Create Your Account
Set up your AttentionPad account and choose your login method.
Complete KYC Verification
Verify your identity before joining token sales that require KYC.
Funding Your Account
Learn how to fund your wallet and prepare gas for transactions.
How to Stake $ATTN
Lock $ATTN to access higher allocation tiers and staking rewards.
Crypto transactions are irreversible. Always review the sale information, contribution amount, token, network, fees, and wallet prompts before confirming a transaction.
Sale Page Overview
Each token sale page contains the main information needed to evaluate and participate in a sale.
Project Information
The project section introduces the project and may include:
- Project name
- Token ticker
- Project logo or icon
- Project network
- Project description
- Project links
- Sector tags
- Sale status
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Token Sale Info Box
The Token Sale Info box summarizes the core sale details.
It may include:
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Token network | The network where the project token will be distributed. |
| Token price | The fixed sale price for the token. |
| Target raise | The target amount for the token sale. |
| Expected TGE date | The expected token generation or distribution date, if available. |
| Round | The sale round, such as public, private, seed, or another project-defined round. |
| Sale type | The sale model used for the project. |
| Refund policy | The refund window or refund availability for the sale. |
| Launch partner | The partner or ecosystem entity associated with the launch, if applicable. |
| Vesting terms | The schedule that determines when purchased tokens become claimable. |
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Contribution Levels and Staking Requirements
Some sales may include multiple contribution levels.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic | Base participation tier. No $ATTN staking required. |
| Pro | Higher contribution access. Requires a minimum amount of locked $ATTN. |
| Max | Highest available contribution access. Requires a higher amount of locked $ATTN. |
The exact contribution range and staking requirement are shown on each sale page.
The Basic tier is designed for broad access. Pro and Max tiers can unlock higher contribution thresholds, but may require locked $ATTN.
Token Sale States
Token sales can move through different states depending on timing, availability, and launchpad actions.
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Upcoming | The sale has been published, but contributions are not open yet. |
| Live | The contribution window is open and users may participate if requirements are met. |
| Ended | The contribution window has ended or the sale has been fully filled. |
| Refund | The launchpad has activated a full-sale refund state. |
| Paused | Contributions have been temporarily paused by the launchpad. |
Token Sale Types
Fixed Price Sales
AttentionPad currently supports Fixed Price / FCFS sales.
In a Fixed Price sale:
- The token price is set before the sale opens
- Users contribute during the live contribution window
- Allocations are based on the sale rules, contribution limits, and available supply
- The sale can close when the contribution period ends or when the available allocation is filled
- Tokens become claimable later according to the sale’s vesting schedule
This model is designed to be simple and predictable.
Fixed Price / FCFS sales can be used for normal fungible project tokens and for placeholder tokens.
Placeholder Token Sales
A placeholder token sale is used when the final project token may not yet be ready for distribution at the time of the sale.
In this case, users participate in a fixed price sale and receive an allocation of placeholder tokens through AttentionPad. These placeholder tokens are distributed according to the sale terms and vesting schedule shown on the token sale page.
The later swap or redemption of placeholder tokens for the final project token is not completed on AttentionPad. It is handled through the portal, platform, or process designated by the project.
Placeholder token sales can be useful when a project is still finalizing its token contract, token network, launch structure, or final redemption process.
Always review the project’s instructions carefully. AttentionPad may distribute the placeholder token allocation, but the final swap or redemption into the actual project token will take place through the project’s designated portal or process.
Other Sale Formats
Additional sale formats may be introduced in future versions.
Future formats may include:
| Format | Brief Explanation |
|---|---|
| Pro-rata sales | Participants contribute during a sale window, and final allocation is calculated proportionally based on total demand and available token supply. |
| Price discovery sales | The final token price may be determined after the sale based on total contributions and sale supply. |
| Bonding curve or fair launch formats | Token price may change dynamically based on demand or market mechanics. |
| NFT-based sale formats | Future formats may support NFT or game-related assets, depending on platform development and project requirements. |
These additional formats are planned for release in MVP2.
How to Participate in a Token Sale
Browse Upcoming and Live Sales
Start from the token sales listing page.
Go to:
This page shows the token sales currently available on AttentionPad, including sales that are already live and sales that are scheduled to open later.
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Open the Token Sale Page
Click the project card for the token sale you want to review.
This opens the dedicated token sale page, where you can review the project information, sale status, token price, contribution levels, staking requirements, vesting terms, and refund policy before taking any action.
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Check the Sale Status
Make sure the sale is marked as Live.
The sale status is shown in the contribution box. When the sale is open, the label should display Live, and the contribution box will show the active participation flow.
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If the sale is still Upcoming, you will need to wait until the contribution window opens. If the sale is Ended, contributions are no longer available.
Review the Requirement Checkpoints
During a live sale, the contribution box may show checkpoints that indicate whether your account meets the sale requirements.
These may include:
- Wallet connection
- KYC verification
- Wallet balance
- Gas availability
- Staking requirement, if required for the selected contribution level
If a requirement is not met, the page should provide instructions to resolve it.
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Select the Token and Chain You Want to Contribute From
The current contribution flow uses a custom AttentionPad interface powered by the Bungee routing API.
You can select the token and chain you want to contribute from, depending on the available routes and supported assets.
After selecting the token, the contribution box may show:
- Selected token
- Selected network
- Token balance
- Estimated value
- Available route
- Estimated contribution output
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Enter Your Contribution Amount
Enter the amount you want to contribute. Review the displayed value and make sure you understand the amount you are contributing.
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Review Your Allocation Tier
Your contribution amount may place you into a specific allocation tier.
For example:
- Basic may require no locked $ATTN
- Pro may require locked $ATTN
- Max may require a higher amount of locked $ATTN
If the selected contribution amount requires locked $ATTN, the sale page will check whether you meet the staking requirement.
The staking requirement is calculated based on the sale rules and the amount of $ATTN currently locked in your staking positions.
Resolve Any Staking Requirement
If you already have enough $ATTN locked, no action is required.
If you do not have enough locked $ATTN, the page may instruct you to stake or re-lock enough $ATTN before completing the contribution.
After staking or re-locking, return to the token sale page and check the requirement again.
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Click Participate
When all requirements are met, the Participate button becomes active.
Click Participate to proceed.
Review all wallet prompts carefully before signing or confirming any transaction.
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Confirm the Transaction
Your wallet will ask you to approve or confirm the required transaction.
Before confirming, check:
- Token being spent
- Network being used
- Contribution amount
- Estimated fees
- Gas cost
- Sale or contract interaction details
After the transaction is confirmed on-chain, your participation should be recorded in your account. This may take up to a few minutes depending on network speed and congestion.
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Track Your Participation
After participating, you can track your allocation from your account in the Claims section.
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Staking, Tiers, and Allocations
Some token sales include multiple contribution tiers.
| Tier | Staking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Basic | No $ATTN staking required. |
| Pro | Requires locked $ATTN, based on the sale rules. |
| Max | Requires a higher amount of locked $ATTN, based on the sale rules. |
The exact staking requirement is shown on the token sale page.
How Locked $ATTN Is Used
For allocation purposes, the system checks how much $ATTN you currently have locked across your active locked staking positions.
If you meet the requirement, you can access the corresponding contribution level.
If you do not meet the requirement, you may need to:
- Stake additional $ATTN.
- Re-lock an eligible staking position.
- Lower your contribution amount to a tier you qualify for.
Only locked $ATTN counts toward higher allocation requirements. $ATTN that is not locked may not qualify you for Pro or Max allocation access.
Common Staking Scenarios
| Scenario | What Happens |
|---|---|
| You have enough locked $ATTN | No action is required. The staking requirement is met. |
| You have no locked $ATTN | You may need to stake $ATTN before joining a higher allocation tier. |
| You have some locked $ATTN, but not enough | You may need to stake or re-lock the difference. |
| You do not want to stake | You may still be able to participate through the Basic tier, if available. |
Claiming Tokens
After a token sale is ended and tokens begin unlocking, users can claim available tokens from the Claims page.
Go to your account and open the Claims page to view your token sale participations.
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How to Claim Available Tokens
Open the Claims Page
Go to your account and open the Claims page.
Find the project you want to claim tokens from.
Open the Details View
Click the details control for the relevant project to review vesting information and available claim amounts.
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Click Claim
If tokens are available to claim, click the Claim button.
The claim pop-up will show the amount currently available to claim and the network where the claim will be processed.
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Confirm the Claim
Review the claim information and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
When the claim succeeds, the claimed tokens should be sent to the relevant wallet on the distribution network.
Claims are processed for the tokens currently available to claim. Tokens that are still locked remain subject to the vesting schedule.
Refund Policy
Some token sales may include a refund policy.
Refunds are not always available. The availability and duration of the refund window depend on the specific sale.
User-Initiated Refunds
A user-initiated refund may be available only if:
- The sale has a refund policy.
- The refund window is still open.
- The user has not claimed any project tokens from that allocation.
- The required wallet and network conditions are met.
If a refund is confirmed, the user forfeits the corresponding token allocation and any future vesting or claim rights connected to that allocation.
Once you claim any project tokens from a sale allocation, the user-initiated refund option for that allocation is permanently disabled.
Refund Currency
Refunds are returned as USDC on BNB Smart Chain.
This applies even if the original contribution was routed from another token or chain through the AttentionPad contribution flow.
Make sure you can access the wallet and network required to receive the refund. You may need BNB for gas on BNB Smart Chain.
Launchpad-Initiated Refunds
AttentionPad may activate a full-sale refund.
When this happens:
- The sale status changes to Refund
- Claiming project tokens from that sale may be disabled
- Users may be able to claim refunds for unclaimed tokens
- Tokens already claimed before the refund state may not be refundable
How to Request a Refund
Open the Claims Page
Go to your account and open the Claims page.
The Claims page lists the token sale allocations connected to your account. Find the project allocation you want to review or refund.
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Check Refund Availability
Look for the Refund button on the project allocation row.
If the Refund button is active, the allocation may be eligible for a refund, subject to the sale’s refund policy and wallet/network requirements.
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The Refund button may be inactive if:
- The refund window has ended
- Refunds are not available for the sale
- You have already claimed tokens from that allocation
- A required wallet or network condition is not met
Open the Refund Pop-Up
If the Refund button is active, click it to open the refund confirmation pop-up.
The pop-up should show the refund amount, wallet, network, and confirmation action.
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Confirm the Refund
Review the information carefully.
If you proceed, you will give up the related token allocation and future vesting or claim rights for that allocation.
Confirm the transaction in your wallet to complete the refund.
After the refund is processed, the allocation details should update to show the refunded token amount in the token status breakdown.
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Why Buttons May Be Inactive
Participate Button Is Inactive
The Participate button may be inactive if:
- The sale is not live
- You are not signed in
- Your wallet is not connected
- KYC is required and not complete
- Your wallet has insufficient balance
- You do not have enough gas
- You do not meet the staking requirement for the selected contribution amount
- The sale is paused, ended, refunded, or sold out
Claim Button Is Inactive
The Claim button may be inactive if:
- No tokens are currently claimable
- All available tokens have already been claimed
- The next unlock date has not arrived
- The sale is being refunded
- You are on the wrong network
- The required wallet is not connected
Refund Button Is Inactive
The Refund button may be inactive if:
- The sale has no refund policy
- The refund window has ended
- You have already claimed tokens from that allocation
- The sale does not allow user-initiated refunds
- You are on the wrong network
- The required wallet is not connected
FAQs
Safety Checklist
Before participating in any token sale, make sure that:
- You are using the official AttentionPad website
- You understand the project, sale terms, contribution limits, vesting schedule, and refund conditions
- Your wallet has enough funds and gas for the transaction
- You have reviewed all wallet prompts before confirming
Never share your seed phrase or private keys. AttentionPad, Privy, Bungee, exchanges, on-ramp providers, and project teams will never need your seed phrase or private keys.