Launchpool is Binance's "free token farming" feature — stake BNB or other designated tokens to earn new project token rewards. Register a Binance account to join the latest Launchpool events, and get the Binance APP to discover new farming opportunities promptly.
What Is Launchpool
Binance Launchpool is a token reward platform. New projects set aside a portion of their tokens as rewards, and users stake BNB, FDUSD, or other designated tokens to earn these new tokens for free.
Unlike Launchpad which requires spending BNB, Launchpool is free — you simply stake your tokens, get them back when it ends, and receive new token rewards on top.
Launchpool vs Launchpad
| Feature | Launchpool | Launchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Participation method | Stake tokens | Purchase with BNB |
| Cost | Zero (tokens returned after staking) | BNB spent |
| Token distribution | Hourly accumulation | One-time allocation |
| Duration | Usually 5–10 days | Usually a few hours |
| Risk | Very low (staked tokens returned) | Low (new token may fluctuate) |
Detailed Steps to Participate
Step 1: Follow Event Announcements
Binance announces new Launchpool events several days in advance, including:
- Project name and description
- Stakeable tokens (usually BNB and FDUSD)
- Event start and end dates
- Total reward tokens
- Allocation ratio per pool
Step 2: Prepare Tokens for Staking
Prepare the required tokens based on the announcement. Typically there are:
BNB Pool: Receives most rewards (usually 80%–90%) FDUSD Pool: Receives remaining rewards (usually 10%–20%)
Prioritize the BNB pool, as it has the highest reward allocation.
Step 3: Navigate to the Launchpool Page
Find the "Launchpool" entry in the Binance APP and select the current project.
Step 4: Choose a Pool and Stake
- Select the pool you want to join (BNB or FDUSD pool)
- Enter the staking amount
- Confirm your stake
Your tokens transfer from your wallet to the Launchpool staking pool.
Step 5: Accumulate Rewards
After staking, new token rewards are calculated and accumulated hourly. You can view your accumulated rewards in real time on the Launchpool page.
Reward distribution:
- Rewards accumulate in real time
- You can claim accumulated rewards at any time
- All rewards are automatically distributed when the event ends
Step 6: Redeem After the Event
When the event expires, your staked BNB or FDUSD automatically returns to your wallet. New token rewards are also automatically credited.
How Rewards Are Calculated
Your rewards depend on:
- Your staked amount as a proportion of total pool stakes
- Total reward tokens for that pool
- Your staking duration
Formula: Your hourly reward = (Your stake / Total pool stake) x Total hourly reward
Example:
- BNB pool total reward: 1,000,000 new tokens
- Duration: 7 days = 168 hours
- Total pool stake: 50,000,000 BNB
- Your stake: 100 BNB
Your hourly reward ≈ (100 / 50,000,000) x (1,000,000 / 168) ≈ 0.0119 new tokens 7-day total reward ≈ 0.0119 x 168 ≈ 2 new tokens
How to Maximize Launchpool Returns
Strategy 1: Stake Early
There may be fewer participants at the start, giving you a higher share of rewards.
Strategy 2: Stake Everything
Commit all your BNB to maximize your share. While BNB can't be traded during staking, events typically last only 5–10 days.
Strategy 3: Leverage Simple Earn Integration
Some Launchpool events support "BNB in Simple Earn also counts for Launchpool." This means your BNB earns Simple Earn interest and Launchpool rewards simultaneously.
Strategy 4: Smart Post-Listing Moves
New tokens are highly volatile after listing. You can:
- Sell immediately at listing to lock in profits (safer approach)
- Hold a portion for potentially higher prices (riskier but higher potential)
- Set take-profit and stop-loss levels
Launchpool Risks
While Launchpool's direct risk is very low (staked tokens are returned), there are indirect risks:
- New token price risk: The earned tokens may decline after listing
- BNB price volatility: BNB price may drop during the staking period, and you can't sell promptly
- Opportunity cost: Funds are locked during staking, potentially missing other opportunities
- Thin returns: If too many participants join, individual allocations may be minimal
How to Discover New Launchpool Events
- Follow Binance's official announcement channels
- Enable push notifications on the Binance APP
- Follow Binance's social media accounts
- Join Binance-related communities
New Launchpool events typically launch every 1–2 weeks — stay tuned so you don't miss out.
Real Value of Launchpool Returns
While Launchpool rewards may seem small in quantity, their actual value can be substantial if the new token performs well after listing.
Suppose you stake 100 BNB (worth about 60,000 USDT) and earn 2 new tokens. If the token lists at 10 USDT, you've earned 20 USDT. But if it rises to 50 USDT, you've earned 100 USDT — equivalent to a 0.17% extra return on 100 BNB in 7 days, or about 8.7% annualized.
If the token performs exceptionally well and rises even higher, the annualized return could far exceed this level. And these returns are earned "for free" on top of your BNB holdings.
Launchpool is one of the Binance features users should never miss. As long as you hold BNB or FDUSD, participating in every event will accumulate into significant extra income over time.