Initial Memecoin Offering (IMO)
Overview
The Initial Memecoin Offering (IMO) is a fair-launch mechanism designed for creators and communities prioritizing equal access, anti-whale distribution, and sustainable post-launch dynamics.
Unlike bonding curve launches, all IMO participants pay the same price, including the creator. Participation thresholds and unlock milestones ensure accountability and community-aligned growth.
How It Works
Token Creation: A creator launches a new memecoin on Memoo using the Fair Launch IMO format.
IMO Setup: The creator pays a 0.008 SOL ($1) creation fee to prevent spam launches. A 24-hour token sale is opened at a fixed price, with a maximum raise of 66.6 SOL. Wallets may purchase between 0.05% and 0.5% of supply.
Softcap Requirement: If fewer than 20 unique wallets participate before the sale ends, all contributions are refunded automatically.
Liquidity Deployment: If the sale succeeds, collected SOL is used to create and lock a liquidity pool on Raydium. No manual action is required.
Creator Incentives: The creator receives 1% of total supply and earns 15% of all trading fees generated post-migration to Raydium.
Token Unlocks: All creator tokens (both rewarded and purchased) unlock gradually based on time elapsed and price milestones achieved.
MemooGecko Listing: Once graduated, the token is indexed on MemooGecko and can be tracked by users in real time.
Fair Launch Principles
No Pre-Mine or Insider Allocation: All tokens are sold publicly or awarded under fixed conditions. Creator allocations are capped and subject to unlock milestones.
Fixed Supply: Total token supply is predefined at launch. No minting or hidden reserves.
Equal Pricing: All participants, including the creator, buy at the same fixed price.
Wallet Limits: Purchase caps prevent concentration and enforce broad distribution.
Liquidity Locked: Liquidity is deployed automatically and locked on Raydium upon successful raise.
Refund Guarantee: If the minimum participation threshold is not met, all contributions are refunded in full.
Why Choose an IMO Over a Bonding Curve?
Bonding curves offer immediate access and flexible pricing. They suit projects focused on short-term speculation or fast market entry.
IMOs follow a stricter structure that aligns incentives around long-term participation, price stability, and community involvement.
The IMO launch model is more appropriate for projects that require:
Fixed entry pricing for participants
Clear distribution limits and anti-whale protections
Automated airdrop campaigns to support early engagement
Built-in post-launch incentives for presalers and creators
A verifiable creator commitment through milestone-based token unlocks
Stronger pre-launch filtering: creators must provide token name, ticker, image, description, and connect X account before the sale begins
This requirement reduces low-effort launches and improves transparency for buyers.
Recap comparison IMO vs Bonding Curve launch
Pricing
Fixed price for all participants
Dynamic price that increases with buys
Launch Input Requirements
Token info + X account link
Basic config only
Wallet Limits
Capped (max 0.5% of supply)
Uncapped
Protection
Requires minimum 20 buyers or everyone is refunded
No softcap or refund protection
Creator Reward
1% of supply
1% of supply
Creator Supply Pre-buy
Up to 25% of supply
No limits
Creator Token Unlocks
Based on token price and time milestones
Fully unlocked
Airdrop Campaigns
Supported before launch
Not supported
Post-Launch Fee Sharing
85% of trading fees shared with creators and buyers
90% of trading fees shared with creators and buyers
Duration
24 hours or until max raise reached
Remains open until 54 SOL raised
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