Meme Launchpad on Zilliqa
Working Title: Meme Launchpad (final name to be chosen in Stage 1 planning)
X Handle: TBD (will create Telegram & Twitter channels upon grant approval)
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Project Overview
We are building a fully functional and reliable Meme Launchpad for the Zilliqa ZQ2
ecosystem. The platform will enable new projects to conduct token sales in a transparent,
automated manner, and allow investors to participate safely. We request a total of $50,000,
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Relevance & Rationale
● Accelerating Ecosystem Growth. A Launchpad drives on-chain activity and
increases TVL by attracting new participants and projects. This is especially valuable
on high-throughput, low-fee chains like Zilliqa, where hundreds of transactions per
second can be executed at minimal cost.
● Transparency & Trust. All sale parameters (whitelisting, pool size, vesting) are
securely recorded in smart contracts, eliminating manipulation and opaque
allocations.
● User Accessibility. Any user can create their own meme token, build a community
around it, and boost project engagement without deep technical expertise.
● Automated Listing & Liquidity. Once a sale reaches its target, the token is
automatically listed on PlunderSwap and other Zilliqa DEXes, facilitating immediate
trading and sustained demand.
● Open-Source & Community Trust. The entire platform codebase will be released
under the MIT (or GPL) license, enabling anyone to contribute improvements,
conduct audits, and launch their own fork.
● Alignment with gZIL Collective Mission. Our project aligns with this Season’s
focus on DeFi growth and community engagement by driving TVL, increasing
on-chain activity, and fostering trust through open source. For a more detailed
overview of the platform’s benefits to the Zilliqa ecosystem, see Section 14 (Benefits
for the Zilliqa ecosystem)
● Success Metrics.
- Number of launchpad projects successfully listed on Zilliqa DEXes.
- Total token sales volume processed through the platform.
- Average funds raised per ILO.
- Community engagement (whitelist participants, repeat investors).
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Link to Project Roadmap
See Section 8 (Technical Approach & Milestones).
Public Notion roadmap link to follow upon grant award. -
Demo Link
No MVP is currently available. We will deliver:
● Initial smart-contract prototype on Zilliqa testnet by the end of Stage 2 (≈ 5 weeks
post-grant approval).
● Full working demo with UI/UX on testnet by the end of Stage 4 (≈ 10 weeks
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Project Objectives
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Design a modular, extensible architecture for smart contracts and backend
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Implement and test the Launchpad’s core Solidity contracts.
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Configure a server and CDN for media storage and processing.
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Build an intuitive frontend for meme-creators and token buyers.
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Deploy the platform to Zilliqa testnet and mainnet, with basic user documentation.
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Is Your Project Open Source?
Yes – fully open-source under the MIT license. The public repository will be created upon
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Will the Project Be Releasing a Zilliqa Token?
No – at this stage we are not issuing a platform token; our launchpad simply facilitates ILOs
for third-party meme projects. In future roadmap phases (outside the scope of this grant), we
may explore a DAO governance model that could include a native platform token. -
Technical Approach & Milestones
Stage % Payout Deliverable Budget (USD)
1 20 % System architecture, requirements specification, $8 000
and detailed module design:
– Smart-contract interaction diagrams
– API specifications
– Backend & frontend design documentation
2 20 % Development of core Launchpad smart contracts $12 000
(Solidity/EVM) and their testing (unit & integration
tests, CI/CD).
3 20 % Backend development: $8 000
– CDN configuration
– API for media upload & processing (logos, banners).
4 20 % UI/UX design and frontend development (React, $12 000
Next.js):
– Creator interface (sale parameters upload)
– Investor dashboard.
5 20 % Deployment to Zilliqa testnet; basic user $10 000
documentation; final deployment to mainnet.
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Budget Allocation
● Total USD Requested: $50,000
● ZIL Equivalent: Disbursed in five tranches of $10 000 worth of ZIL each at the
market rate on payout dates.
● Tranches: Five stages of $10,000 each (20 % per stage)
● Condition: Release of each tranche upon approval of the previous stage’s
deliverables.
● Use of Funds:
○ 60 % Development
○ 20 % Infrastructure
○ 20 % Marketing -
Team & Timeline (Roadmap)
● Duration: 12 weeks
● Founders:
○ Rinat (hicaru (Rinat) · GitHub) – Founder of ZilPay (the leading wallet on
Zilliqa) - Lead Solidity, Frontend Engineer
○ Ihar (Yahook · GitHub) – Founder of Avely (the first liquid‑stacking
protocol on Zilliqa) - Lead Backend Engineer
● Additional Team Roles (to be assembled upon grant approval):
○ Senior Smart-Contract Developer
○ Frontend Developer (React/Next.js)
○ UI/UX Designer
○ DevOps Engineer
● Timeline (12 weeks):
Phase Duration
Architecture & Design (Stage 1) 2 weeks
Contracts & Testing (Stage 2) 3 weeks
Backend & CDN (Stage 3) 2 weeks
Frontend (Stage 4) 3 weeks
Deployment & Docs (Stage 5) 2 weeks
Note: The above durations are estimates. We will aim to complete each stage as early as
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Future Roadmap (Potential Directions)
After the successful launch of the Meme Launchpad, we plan to explore these extensions to
further cement Zilliqa’s position as a hub for next-gen tokens:
● DAO Formation. Establish a decentralized autonomous organization to let the
community govern platform upgrades, project listings, and resource allocation.
● AI as a Security Agent. Leverage AI tools to monitor on-chain activity, detect
suspicious behavior, and flag potential rug pulls in real time.
● New Token Types & DeFi Mechanics.
○ Support for stakeable tokens with built-in passive-income mechanisms.
○ OlympusDAO-style tokens featuring bonding, reserve currency, and dedicated
management dashboards.
● Advanced Marketing Tools.
○ AI-driven content generation, campaign targeting, user-behavior analytics,
and growth recommendations.
○ Gamification elements: daily quests, challenges, and “activity points” to
incentivize regular engagement and build a loyal community.
○ Explore integrations with social platforms (e.g., Telegram bots, Twitter posts)
for seamless token creation and viral promotion. -
Previous Grant Applications
No previous grants applied for or received from the gZIL Collective. However, we have
successfully delivered grants for Avely and ZilPay. -
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
● Smart-Contract Vulnerabilities: 100% test coverage, public audits, and
open-source code review.
● Schedule Delays: Built-in one-week buffer per milestone.
● Low Adoption: Community AMAs, targeted marketing campaigns, and possible
direct integration with Avely & ZilPay. -
Benefits for the Zilliqa ecosystem
● Ecosystem Visibility & Growth: A Meme Launchpad will attract retail and
community-driven projects, giving Zilliqa viral reach among newcomers, influencers,
and the meme community.
● On-Chain Activity & Volume: Each Initial Liquidity Offering (ILO) generates
hundreds to thousands of transactions through whitelisting, purchases, claims, and
listings - directly boosting TVL and transaction volume for the network.
● Gamification & Engagement: Meme tokens lend themselves to gamified mechanics
(daily quests, airdrops, community votes), which increase user retention, loyalty, and
time spent in the ecosystem.
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