Uniswap launches Pools.trade launchpad on Robinhood Chain

Uniswap has launched a new token launchpad on the Robinhood Chain, expanding its decentralized exchange services into the creation and initial distribution of digital tokens. The platform, named Pools.trade, went live in beta on August 5, 2026, following a brief delay from its originally scheduled afternoon start time. It enables users to create, discover, and trade new tokens through a unified interface, with all successful launches resulting in permanently locked liquidity pools on Uniswap's v4 protocol.

The launchpad offers two distinct methods for token creation. The "Crowd Launch" model involves a four-hour bidding process that uses a time-weighted average price mechanism to reduce the impact of trading bots. For a token to graduate from this process and begin open trading, it must achieve a minimum valuation of $10,000; otherwise, participant funds are refunded. The alternative "Instant Launch" option allows tokens to begin trading immediately via a bonding curve, with no minimum valuation threshold. Both models create a fixed supply of one billion tokens per launch.

A key feature of the platform is its approach to liquidity. Every completed launch automatically creates a...