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Token Sales

Conduct governance token sales through your DAO

Token Sales

Token sales allow your DAO to raise funds by selling governance tokens to community members through a transparent, on-chain process.

Sale Types

TypeDescription
Fixed PriceTokens sold at a set price until supply runs out
Dutch AuctionPrice decreases over time until all tokens are sold
Bonding CurvePrice increases with each purchase

Setting Up a Token Sale

  1. Navigate to Finance in your DAO dashboard
  2. Select Token Sales
  3. Click Create Sale
  4. Configure the sale parameters:
    • Token amount to sell
    • Pricing model
    • Start and end dates
    • Contribution limits (min/max per address)
    • Accepted payment tokens
  5. Submit as a governance proposal for approval

Sale Lifecycle

Configure --> Propose --> Approve --> Active --> Finalize
                                        |
                                   Contributors
                                   purchase tokens

After the Sale

  • Raised funds are deposited into the DAO treasury
  • Purchased tokens are distributed to buyers
  • Unsold tokens are returned to the treasury or burned (configurable)

Next Steps

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