Token Launch Agreement
A Token Launch Agreement governs the issuance and distribution of a new token. It facilitates compliance with regulations, defining allocations, vesting periods, and investor rights.
- 01Date and emirate
- 02Project company
- 03Launch partner
- 04The token
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What it is for, what UAE law expects and when to ask a lawyer instead.
What is a Token Launch Agreement?
A Token Launch Agreement governs the process of issuing and distributing a new cryptocurrency or token. It defines the relationship between the issuer and early participants, advisors, or launchpads.
It ensures that the launch is conducted in an orderly, transparent, and legally compliant manner.
VARA & SCA Regulations
Launching a token in the UAE is a regulated activity. You must comply with VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) in Dubai or SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority) federally.
The agreement helps demonstrate to regulators that you are not running a "rug pull" or a Ponzi scheme, but a legitimate project with clear terms.
What Crucial Information Does It Cover?
It operationalizes your Whitepaper into a contract:
1. Token Allocation
Specifies exactly how many tokens are minted and who gets them (Team, Advisors, Treasury, Public).
2. Vesting Schedules
Prevents dumping by locking team and advisor tokens for a set period (e.g., 1-year cliff, 4-year linear vesting).
3. Use of Funds
Legally binds the project to spend raised funds on development and marketing, not personal luxury.
4. Disclaimer of Profit
Vital for avoiding "Security" classification; states that tokens are for utility, not investment profit.
Risks of Non-Compliance
Severe Fines
Launching an unregulated token sale can lead to massive fines and jail time in the UA/US.
Exchange Delisting
Centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance require legal opinions and compliant launch terms to list a token.
Investor Lawsuits
If the token price crashes, angry investors will sue for "misrepresentation" if terms weren't clear.
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