So @KaitoAI actually runs 2 very different launch mechanisms and both solve real problems I’ve personally felt in this market.
1⃣ Yapper Launchpad = attention before tokens
This is not about buying allocations, but about earning mindshare.
Projects spin up Yapper Leaderboards, the community votes, and creators who actually contribute get visibility → sometimes airdrops later, sometimes not.
No promise of ROI, but it worked.
– Projects like @AIWayfinder, @miranetwork, @Calderaxyz,... didn’t launch in silence
– $MIRA opening around $350M MC because attention was coordinated before TGE
I see Yapper as a demand-shaping tool, and driven attention needed for projects.
2⃣ Capital Launchpad = merit over speed
Allocations are based on reputation:
– social credibility
– onchain behavior
– contribution history
Since mid-2025, around 14 IDOs went through:
– AI, privacy, DeFi-heavy
– Typical raises $1-3M+
Massive oversubscription, @TheoriqAI even hit $170M+ pledged.
Performance so far:
– ~6.34x average ATH ROI
– Boundless ~6.17x
– Hana Network ~6.39x
– Everlyn ~3.38x
– Play AI ~2.96x
→ You see the raise based on attention performed pretty wild on Kaito, so it’s kinda effective for those projects raising fund here.
But when you look at price performance and team behavior with the community at launch via malicious airdrop activities… faith dropped fast, and token price tanked even faster.
However, community feedback highlights issues like poor postTGE performance, delayed unlocks, insider advantages, and perceived "rugs".
Check the $HANA, $LYN, $XNL,… all are in heavy loss with avg of -90% in price, and many projects are down 50-80% from IDO price, $XNL team even rugged the pool after mocking the community.
While not outright scams, these erode trust and make the platform seem like an exit liquidity funnel.
The team's limited engagement with criticism adds to perceptions of being disconnected from the community.
But to be fair, if you look solely at Kaito as an independent launchpad, the signal quality is higher than most launchpads I’ve used.
– It filters capital and attention through merit, did help projects raise millions with hype
– Fees are 5%, redistributed via gKAITO, so value loops back instead of leaking
In a market tired of bots, FOMO, and extractive launches, this direction makes sense
I’m not saying every IDO will win. Tbh I hate those teams trying to take advantage of Kaito and the attention from community, but didn't keep the promises.
Just saying the selection mechanism itself is finally improving through Kaito.
Recommendations for @KaitoAI Team to prevent bad actors on Capital Launchpad.
Here are practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen vetting, reduce bad actors, and rebuild community trust:
→ Strengthen Project Vetting and Due Diligence
– Require deeper audits and transparency before listing → Mandate third-party code audits (e.g., PeckShield, Certik) and tokenomics reviews
– Enforce full disclosure of team dox, vesting schedules, and allocation breakdowns (e.g., no \u003e20% to insiders)
– Introduce a red flag checklist (e.g., high FDV with no product live, history of failed projects)
→ Implement Community Governance and Voting
– Leverage Kaito's strengths (Yaps, reputation scores)
– Add a community vote phase for shortlisted projects (top Yappers + sKAITO holders)
– Use AI-driven mindshare scores to flag suspicious patterns (e.g., bot farms)
– Allow appeals or flags for questionable projects, with transparent resolution.
→ Enforce Post-TGE Protections
– Make principal protection (refund windows) mandatory for all rounds
– Require projects to commit to minimum liquidity provision at TGE (e.g., 10-20% of raise)
– Add clawback clauses: If a project underdelivers (e.g., no product launch in 6 months), partial refunds via smart contracts
→ Improve Transparency and Communication
– Publish post-launch performance reports (ROI, refunds) for all projects
– Respond publicly to community concerns
– Create a dedicated feedback channel (e.g., Discord or forum) for launchpad users
These changes would make Capital Launchpad more selective and community-first, reducing bad actor risks while preserving its meritocratic edge.
The team has iterated on Yapper Leaderboards based on feedback, applying the same to the launchpad could restore confidence imo.