Whitepaper
How Starzip Works
Launchpad
Starzip Launchpad uses a fixed-price token offering model. Any business that has passed verification can run a Launchpad to raise community capital before DEX listing.
Pre-Demand Gauge
Three days before the Launchpad opens, Starzip runs a Pre-Demand Gauge: users register their intent to participate without committing funds. If the gauge shows less than 50% of the offering goal in indicated interest, the Launchpad may be postponed or cancelled before it begins.
Soft Cap
The Soft Cap is set at 30% of the offering goal. If the Soft Cap is not reached by the end of the offering period, all committed funds are automatically refunded in full to participants.
Any unsold tokens at the end of the Launchpad offering are burned, permanently reducing the circulating supply.
Proceeds Distribution
Starzip deducts 15% up front from total funds raised — a 5% platform fee plus a 10% initial LP (liquidity provision) allocation for initial order-book liquidity. The business owner's withdrawals are calculated on the remaining 85%.
- At listing, 20% of the settled amount (85% base) is transferred to the business owner immediately.
- Thereafter, up to 20% can be withdrawn each quarter (every 3 months), spread over roughly two years.
- Each quarterly withdrawal requires a published statement of intended use and approval by a majority vote of Launchpad participants. Failure to report may result in the next withdrawal being withheld.
DEX Listing
After the Launchpad closes successfully, the Store Token is automatically listed on the Starzip DEX. Only tokens actually sold during the Launchpad are listed — unsold tokens are burned prior to listing.
There is no additional operational token issuance beyond the Issuer's 20% reserve (12-month cliff + 12-month vesting). Participant dilution from operational tokens is zero.
Trading fees apply on every DEX trade: Taker 0.15%, Maker 0.03%. Three percent of each trading fee is automatically distributed to the issuing store as an ongoing revenue share.
DEX Architecture
Starzip uses a hybrid architecture combining an off-chain order book with on-chain settlement.
| Layer | Role |
|---|---|
| Off-chain Order Book | Matching, price discovery, low-latency execution |
| On-chain Settlement Contract | Settlement, fee distribution, issuer fee auto-transfer |
This hybrid model delivers CEX-level speed and UX while maintaining on-chain settlement transparency.
User Rewards
Starzip automatically distributes Store Token rewards to users for on-chain activities including purchases, reviews, and referrals. Distributions are executed on-chain without manual intervention.
On-Chain Payment
Store Tokens serve as a loyalty settlement instrument within the Starzip ecosystem. They are not a replacement for cash. Users can swap Store Tokens for USDT on the DEX at any time, providing a liquid exit path.
Primary Benefits for Businesses
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Launchpad Proceeds | 85% of raised funds available to owner: 20% at listing, then up to 20% per quarter with use-of-funds disclosure and participant vote. |
| Customer Retention | Token-based loyalty and membership rewards incentivize repeat visits and community participation. |
| Card Fee Savings | Token-denominated loyalty settlements reduce reliance on card payment networks for in-store reward redemption. |
| DEX Revenue Share | 3% of all trading fees from your Store Token are automatically sent to your store — a passive revenue stream proportional to trading volume. |