Join Ignition Sales

Once you understand the basics of launch participation, the next step is to prepare your assets. This page outlines the process of acquiring and committing the USDC and BioXP needed to participate in an Ignition Sale.

Step 1: Acquire USDC

All sales on the Bio Protocol are denominated in USDC. If you don't already hold USDC, you will need to acquire it from an exchange where it is traded.

From a Centralized Exchange (CEX)

For many users, the simplest way to acquire USDC is through a major centralized exchange. USDC is available for spot trading on exchanges like:

• Coinbase Wallet

• Binance

To purchase, you will need to create an account, deposit funds, and place an order for USDC. Once purchased, you must withdraw your USDC to a personal wallet on a supported network (like Ethereum or Base) to use it in the Bio Protocol.

From a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

If you prefer to use a decentralized exchange, you can acquire USDC by swapping other cryptocurrencies for it on a platform like Uniswap.

• Official Token Addresses: Find the official contract addresses for USDC on all supported networks in our Basic Token Information document.

To protect yourself from scams, always verify that you are interacting with the correct token contract address before purchasing $USDC on a decentralized exchange.

Ensure you have enough USDC in your wallet to cover both the amount you wish to commit to the sale and the amount you plan to pledge to get BioXP.

Step 2: Generate BioXP

To participate in Ignition Sales, users must be holding both USDC tokens and BioXP ("Bio Experiment Points).

To get BioXP, Stake BIO tokens or Bio ecosystem tokens on the Bio App.

Step 3: Bridge to Base (If Necessary)

The Bio Protocol operates primarily on the Base network. If your USDC is on another blockchain (like Ethereum Mainnet), you will need to bridge it over to Base to participate in launches.

For detailed instructions, see the next page:

• How to Bridge

Step 4: Pledge Your USDC and BioXP

During the active launch period (typically 1-3 days), you can commit your USDC directly on the project's launch page.

1. Navigate to the Launchpad: Go to the Bio Protocol Launchpad.

2. Select the Project: Choose the project you wish to contribute to.

3. Pledge and Commit: On the project page, you will find the interface to:

• Pledge your desired amount of BioXP.

Your final token allocation is determined by your BioXP pledge relative to the total BioXP pledged by other participants. Over-pledging increases your chances of obtaining the max allocation (1% of the total supply). There are no refunds for overspent BioXP. If the launch succeeds, your pledged BioXP are either used up for the allocation or burnt.

• Commit your desired amount of USDC

The $USDC you commit during the fundraising will be used to purchase your final token allocation. The price of the token is fix (1 $USDC = X $AGENT).

1. Confirm the Transaction: Sign the transaction in your wallet to finalize your commitment.

Your USDC and pledged BioXP are now locked until the sale concludes. If the launch is successful, you will be able to claim your new project tokens. If not, your assets will be available for withdrawal in your Portfolio page.