According to @milesdeutscher, Echo runs VC-style private token sales and now powers Coinbase's launchpad. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850 Legion is a merit-based launchpad where on-chain and social scores determine allocation, and it also powers platforms like Cookie and Kaito. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850 MetaDAO offers governance-focused ICOs with a built-in treasury designed to cap volatility and reward long-term holders. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850 Buidlpad provides retail-friendly public ICOs that require KYC. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850 @Eli5defi has an infographic summarizing these platforms. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850 Trading takeaway: allocation mechanics, volatility controls, and KYC requirements differ across these models and should guide participation timing and sizing. Source: @milesdeutscher on X https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1998116822114324850

According to @PANewsCN, MetaDAO has raised a total of $9.9 million via recent OTC proposals, with $2.5 million from Variant at $8.60 per token, $1.5 million from 6MV at about $6.35, and $5.9 million from Paradigm at $7.83, leaving only $0.1 million for a value-add partner, source: @PANewsCN citing @nftboi_ on X. Based on these disclosed deal sizes and prices, the implied weighted average purchase price is approximately $7.73 per token and roughly 1.28 million tokens were transacted in aggregate, source: calculation using figures reported by @PANewsCN citing @nftboi_ on X. Paradigm accounts for about 59.6% of the round, Variant 25.3%, and 6MV 15.2%, indicating a concentrated allocation among leading funds, source: calculation using figures reported by @PANewsCN citing @nftboi_ on X.