LaunchLens

Abstract

LaunchLens is a pre-launch token discovery platform for Solana. It allows traders to find tokens before they hit decentralised exchanges, verify the developers behind them through on-chain track records, and confirm the real contract address to avoid copycats. For developers, it provides a way to build trust with traders before launch by proving their history — without exposing their wallet addresses.

The platform generates revenue through paid boost listings and distributes it back to the ecosystem: 20% to $LENS token holders as daily SOL airdrops, 5% to buyback and burn, 5% to referral rewards, and 70% to operations.

1. The Problem

For Traders

Every day, hundreds of tokens launch on Solana. Traders have no reliable way to discover them before launch, verify who is behind them, or confirm which contract address is the real one. By the time a token appears on DexScreener or Birdeye, early opportunities are gone, and copycat tokens with identical names have already launched to confuse buyers.

For Developers

Legitimate developers struggle to differentiate themselves from scammers. There is no standard way to prove a track record of successful launches. New tokens from established devs look identical to first-time deployers, and there is no mechanism to claim a verified contract address before launch to prevent impersonation.

2. The Solution

LaunchLens addresses these problems through three core mechanisms:

Pre-Launch Discovery

Developers list their tokens on LaunchLens before deployment. Listings include the token name, ticker, description, planned launch date, and social links. Traders browse upcoming launches, set watchlists, and receive notifications. When the developer deploys, they add the contract address and the listing transitions from “Upcoming” to “Live.”

Proven Track Records

Developers connect a wallet from a previous token launch and sign a cryptographic message to prove ownership. LaunchLens scans the blockchain via the Helius API for every token ever deployed from that wallet, pulling name, ticker, and market cap data from DexScreener. All launches are displayed — successful and unsuccessful — providing full transparency. The wallet used to prove the track record does not need to be the same wallet used to deploy the new token.

Copycat Protection

When a listing exists on LaunchLens with a verified developer, any subsequent listing with the same name or ticker is automatically flagged as a potential copycat. Traders see a clear warning. This incentivises developers to list first, establishing their token as the verified original.

3. How It Works

Listing Lifecycle

1. Submit — Developer creates a free listing with token details and socials. An edit token is provided for future modifications.
2. Prove Track Record — Developer connects a wallet from a previous launch, signs a message, and their full deployment history is pulled automatically.
3. Pre-Launch (Upcoming) — Token is discoverable by traders. Launch countdown, watchlist, and calendar filtering are available.
4. Go Live — Developer adds the contract address. Listing status changes to “Live.” DexScreener chart link is auto-generated. The CA is added to the developer's track record for future listings.
5. Boost (Optional) — Developer pays SOL for featured placement on the homepage, scrolling banner, and Telegram channel.

Privacy

Developer wallet addresses are never displayed publicly. They are stored server-side for authentication and track record linking only. The wallet used to prove a track record does not need to be the wallet used to deploy the new token, protecting developers from snipers who target known deployer addresses.

Immutable Fields

Token name, ticker, and contract address cannot be changed after submission. This prevents listing reuse and protects traders from bait-and-switch tactics. Developers are warned before submission.

4. Revenue Model

LaunchLens generates revenue through paid boost listings. All boost payments are made in SOL directly via Phantom wallet.

Boost Tiers

Prices are configurable via the admin panel without requiring a code deployment. Pre-launch boost pricing is only available for upcoming tokens; post-launch pricing is only available for live tokens.

Boosted Listing Benefits

• Featured placement on the homepage
• Scrolling banner above all listings
• Full-detail post to Telegram channel with logo
• Pinned in Telegram channel for boost duration
• Priority in search results

Payment Security

All boost payments are verified on-chain via the Helius API. The system checks that the correct amount was transferred to the treasury wallet. Duplicate transaction signatures are rejected. A payment recovery page allows developers to activate their boost if the process was interrupted.

5. $LENS Tokenomics

The $LENS token is the utility and revenue-sharing token of LaunchLens. Platform revenue is distributed as follows:

Daily Holder Airdrops

• 20% of all boost revenue accumulates in a dedicated distribution wallet
• Once per day, at a randomised time, SOL is distributed proportionally to all $LENS holders
• Minimum holding: 1,000 $LENS to qualify
• LP pool addresses are excluded from distribution
• Minimum distribution threshold: 1 SOL. If not met, the balance rolls over to the next day
• Randomised timing prevents bots from buying before and selling after the snapshot

Buyback & Burn

• 5% of revenue accumulates in a buyback fund
• Fund is used to purchase $LENS on the open market (via Jupiter)
• Purchased tokens are sent to a burn address, permanently removing them from supply
• All buyback and burn transactions are logged with Solscan links for transparency

Referral Program

• Referrers share a unique link: launchlens.online?ref=WALLET_ADDRESS
• First 10 referred boosts: 2.5% commission
• After 10 referred boosts: 5% commission (permanent upgrade)
• Commissions are lifetime — every future boost from a referred developer pays the referrer
• Rewards are paid instantly in SOL from the distribution wallet

6. Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14 (App Router), Tailwind CSS, React
• Database: SQLite (better-sqlite3) with WAL mode
• Blockchain: Solana via Helius RPC and DAS API
• Wallet: Phantom adapter (@solana/wallet-adapter)
• Payments: Direct SOL transfers verified on-chain via Helius
• Token Data: DexScreener API for market cap, price, and chart links
• Hosting: VPS with Nginx, Let's Encrypt SSL, PM2 process management
• Notifications: Telegram Bot API for channel posts and alerts

7. Security

• Developer wallet addresses are never exposed in API responses or rendered HTML
• Wallet verification uses ed25519 signature verification via tweetnacl
• Rate limiting on all submission and payment endpoints
• Spam filter blocks scam patterns, wallet addresses in descriptions, and repeated characters
• Security headers: HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy
• Distribution wallet is separate from the treasury — limits exposure if the server is compromised
• Hourly database backups with 7-day retention
• Payment transactions verified on-chain before boost activation

8. Roadmap

Phase 1 — Discovery Platform (Current)

• Free and boosted token listings
• Pre-launch and post-launch discovery
• Proven developer track records via wallet signing
• Copycat detection and warnings
• Telegram channel with automated posts and daily roundups
• SOL payment for boosts with on-chain verification
• $LENS token with holder airdrops, buyback & burn, and referral rewards

Phase 2 — Community & Distribution

• Telegram bot with interactive commands (/search, /today, /trending)
• Twitter/X integration for automated posts
• Buy bot for boosted listings (Telegram)
• User accounts with synced watchlists
• Email/Telegram notifications for watched tokens

Phase 3 — Launchpad

• Developers create and deploy tokens directly through LaunchLens
• Auto-creates liquidity pool on Raydium
• Flat launch fee per token
• Integrated with existing discovery and track record systems

Phase 4 — Ecosystem

• Public API with paid access tier
• Multi-chain support (Base, Ethereum)
• Developer profiles and reputation scores
• Community reviews and discussion on listings

9. Conclusion

LaunchLens fills the gap between token creation and DEX discovery. By providing a trusted pre-launch layer with verified developer track records, copycat protection, and revenue-sharing tokenomics, it aligns the incentives of traders, developers, and the platform itself. Traders get early access and trust signals. Developers get visibility and credibility. $LENS holders earn passive income from platform growth.

The platform is live at launchlens.online.