StarLaunch Sales Tutorial
Participating in StarLaunch sales is straightforward, with anyone being eligible, whether you’re staking $STARS or not. This guide explains how the process works and how allocations are determined.
StarLaunch is using an oversubscription model for its sales, which means all allocations are first-come, first-served (FCFS). Even if you qualify for an allocation, you need to act quickly to purchase and secure your allocation. Everyone plays by the same rules; stakers, new users, and whales. The system is simple enough for newcomers, powerful enough for pros.
Step 1 — Connect your wallet and complete KYC
- Connect the wallet you will use to the StarLaunch app
- Complete KYC so you are eligible for sales.
- To start verification, click on your KYC status in the player banner at the top of the page
- Then click on Start Verification.
- You will be redirected to Ondato. Follow the instructions. Verification typically takes only a few minutes.
- You can also watch this short video tutorial: StarLaunch KYC Guide
Step 2 — Add your wallet for non-Solana projects
StarLaunch supports projects from different chains, but both our platform and main token, $STARS, are Solana based.
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If the project is not launching on Solana, you will have to add your wallet address for the required chain in your Player Dashboard section. This ensures your allocation and eventual tokens are correctly linked.
Sale structure — Single 4-day stage
Every sale now has one single stage. Users can stake, KYC, and buy within minutes. That simplicity directly boosts participation.
Once the sale is live:
- Stakers can fund their allocation obtained through staking $STARS using USDC. They also have the option to increase their allocation further by burning additional $STARS at the fixed rate.
- Non-stakers can burn $STARS at the same fixed rate to secure an allocation, and then purchase it with USDC.
Example:
If the fixed ratio for a sale is 1 $STARS burned = $0.10 allocation, burning 100 $STARS gives you a $10 allocation, which can be directly funded with USDC.
Everyone can see the raise filling up live. The faster people fund, the faster it closes, creating urgency, transparency, and a reason to act. At the same time, every sale permanently burns $STARS, reducing supply and increasing utility. Each sale contributes to a continuous burn loop and creates ongoing demand.
Claiming tokens and vesting
The respective project’s vesting details and claim instructions are displayed on the Claims Page as soon as they are available.
Quick checklist
- Connect to https://app.starlaunch.com/ and complete KYC (takes a few minutes)
- Add your wallet for non-Solana projects in the Player Dashboard section
- Burn $STARS during the sale if you want to increase your allocation beyond what staking provides
- Fund your allocation with USDC directly during the 4-day window (and make sure you have some SOL in your wallet for gas fees)
- Claim tokens at TGE (Token Generation Event) by following instructions on the Claims Page
By following these steps, you’ll be fully prepared for every StarLaunch sale. Make sure your KYC is complete, your $STARS and USDC are ready, and your wallet is set up for the project’s respective chain. Act quickly during the sale window, and you’ll be ready to participate and claim your tokens as soon as TGE (Token Generation Event) takes place.
Beyond making participation simple for users, the new system also makes it easier for projects to onboard their communities. They can simply say, “Stake or burn STARS to join.” The process is easier to promote, easier to integrate, and far more appealing to first-time launchpad users.
