# FAQ ### **General Questions** **What is Loadout?**\ Loadout is a Solana-based platform that allows indie and AA game developers to launch tokens and raise capital through open community trading. Every trade sends 4% directly to the project treasury to fund game development. **How is Loadout different from other crypto launch platforms?**\ There are no presales, no private VC rounds, and no discounted tokens. Everyone trades on the same terms from the first buy. Funding happens continuously through trading activity rather than one-time raises. **Do developers need to build Web3 games?**\ No. You can launch a completely traditional game and use Loadout purely as a funding mechanism. ### **For Studios & Developers** **Who can launch on Loadout?**\ Any game studio or developer can launch. In the beginning we are running a curated phase with verified projects. After the first 30 days, we will open to permissionless launches. **What does it cost to launch?**\ Launching is completely free. **What is the difference between Fair Launch and Studio Launch?** * **Fair Launch**: 100% of tokens go to the market immediately. No team or treasury allocations. * **Studio Launch**: You can allocate up to 20% for the team and 20% for the treasury (max 40% combined), with mandatory on-chain linear vesting. **What do I need to launch a project?**\ You need a Game Design Document (GDD), hero image, screenshots, short tagline, long description, and basic token details. Full requirements are available in the Launch Checklist. ### **For Traders & Backers** **How do I buy tokens?**\ Connect your Solana wallet on Loadout and trade directly on the platform. **Can I sell my tokens at any time?**\ Yes. Liquidity exists from the very first trade. **Where does the trading fee go?**\ 4% of every trade goes straight to the project’s treasury to fund development. 1% supports the Loadout platform and community rewards. **What happens when a project graduates?**\ At 60 SOL in the bonding curve, the project automatically graduates into a permanent Meteora DLMM pool with locked liquidity. Trading continues seamlessly and fees keep flowing to the treasury. ### **Token & Mechanics** **What is a bonding curve?**\ It’s the initial pricing mechanism. Early buyers get tokens at lower prices, and the price increases as more capital enters the curve. **Are team allocations locked?**\ Yes. In Studio Launches, all team and treasury allocations are subject to on-chain linear vesting with a configurable cliff (6, 12, or 24 months). **Can token metadata be changed after launch?**\ No. Token Name, Symbol, Description, and Image are permanent once the project launches. ### **Risks & Safety** **Is Loadout safe?**\ Our smart contracts have been audited. However, all cryptocurrency investments and blockchain activity carry risk. Always do your own research. **Who controls the project treasury?**\ The studio fully controls its treasury. Loadout does not hold custody of any project funds. **What if a project never graduates?**\ Trading continues on the bonding curve and the treasury continues to accumulate fees over time. ### **Practical Questions** **Can I update my project after it launches?**\ Yes. You can post updates, add new media, and communicate with your community at any time. **Still have questions?** Email us at **** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://loadout.gitbook.io/product-docs/resources/faq.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.