A New Era of Token Launches: Introducing the Quadratic Accelerator on Polygon’s zkEVM
A revolutionary shift in token launches is underway with the official launch of the Quadratic Accelerator (q/acc) on Polygon’s zkEVM. Led by Griff Green and a team of architects, q/acc combines the power of Augmented Bonding Curves (ABC) and Quadratic Funding (QF) to introduce a fairer, community-driven approach to token economies.
Traditional token launches often prioritize short-term speculation, but q/acc’s model is designed for long-term sustainability. By fostering genuine alignment between projects, communities, and protocols, q/acc provides small-cap tokens with a path to resilience through sustainable growth and value creation.
Community First: Access for All, Not Just Whales
One of q/acc’s key features is its commitment to community-driven participation. Through the use of identity verification tools like Privado zkID and Passport XYZ, the protocol ensures fair participation by capping individual contributions and limiting whale dominance. This approach broadens access and strengthens community trust.
Token unlock schedules are also designed to prioritize the community, with early supporters unlocking their tokens before others. This incentivizes long-term engagement and prevents sudden exits that could destabilize token prices. Out of over 200 applicants, only 8 high-quality teams were accepted into q/acc’s first cohort.
Notable Participants: x23’s Governance AI
One standout project in q/acc’s first round is x23, a project focused on developing AI-powered tools for onchain governance. The project’s vision has garnered support from early backers, showcasing the strength of q/acc’s cohort model in fostering community support for high-potential projects.
Core Features of q/acc:
- Community-Led Funding: Supporters gain access to token rounds at market caps of ~$2M or lower, ahead of venture capital firms and speculators.
- Guaranteed Liquidity: Equity-free funding flows directly into bonding curves, bootstrapping liquidity pools and protecting supporter interests.
- Whale Mitigation: Identity verification tools cap individual contributions, promoting broader community access.
- Anti-Rugpull Protections: Token unlock schedules reward early community participation, with community tokens unlocking before tokens held by larger investors.
- Scam Prevention: q/acc’s rigorous selection process ensures only top-tier projects are approved.
- Post-Round Price Floor: Bonding curves create a higher price floor for tokens entering the open market, protecting early supporters from drastic price drops.
These features distinguish q/acc as a protocol that prioritizes community safety, fair participation, and sustainable token growth. Early supporters not only gain access but also become essential contributors to a project’s success.
Backed by Industry Veterans
The Quadratic Accelerator is a collaboration between established Web3 leaders, including Giveth, Commons Stack, General Magic, and Inverter Network. Operating on Polygon zkEVM, q/acc leverages the expertise of experienced token engineers and community-building veterans.
With the first funding season running from December 6-20, 2024, q/acc’s model is poised to become a recurring opportunity for Web3 founders and communities to align their goals. By reducing whale influence, promoting liquidity, and facilitating long-term value creation, q/acc aims to redefine the token launch experience.