Binance regularly launches Launchpool events where staking BNB or other tokens earns you free newly listed coins. No spending required, and your principal returns at the end. How do you join?
First you need a Binance account — create one by registering on Binance. The Binance app is the most convenient way to participate, with the event usually featured on the homepage.
What Is Launchpool?
Launchpool is Binance's new token mining event. Before listing a new token, the project distributes a portion through Launchpool for users to earn early.
It's simple: stake your BNB, FDUSD, or other designated tokens into the Launchpool mining pool and receive new token rewards proportionally during the event. After the event, your staked tokens are returned in full.
Essentially: you "lend" your existing coins to the project for a period, and in return you receive new tokens. Your principal doesn't decrease (though coin prices may fluctuate).
Participation Steps
- Watch Binance announcements for new Launchpool events
- Ensure your account has sufficient BNB or designated staking coins
- Open the Binance app, find the Launchpool entry on the homepage
- Select a mining pool (usually BNB pool and FDUSD pool)
- Enter the amount to stake
- Confirm staking
- Earn new token rewards hourly
- Principal auto-returns when the event ends
How Are Rewards Calculated?
Your rewards depend on:
Stake amount: The more you stake, the more new tokens you receive. Pool total: Total staked by all participants. If the total is very large, your share is smaller. Event duration: Usually 5-30 days, settling rewards hourly. Total rewards: The total new tokens the project allocates to Launchpool.
Formula: Your hourly reward = (Your stake / Pool total stake) x Hourly total reward
BNB Pool vs. FDUSD Pool — Which to Choose?
Most events offer both:
BNB Pool: Usually receives 80%-90% of total rewards. If you already hold BNB, stake directly. FDUSD Pool: Receives 10%-20% of rewards. But FDUSD is a stablecoin with no price volatility risk.
Recommendations:
- Long-term BNB holders: Choose BNB pool for more rewards
- Risk-averse users: Choose FDUSD pool for price stability
- If you hold both: Split across both pools
Approximate APR
Launchpool returns vary significantly by project. Popular projects with many participants may yield single-digit APR. Less popular projects with fewer participants might exceed 20% APR.
Actual returns also depend on the new token's listing price. If it surges after listing, your actual return far exceeds estimates. If it lists below expectations, returns are discounted.
Can You Withdraw Early?
Yes. Launchpool staked tokens can be redeemed anytime with no lock-up restriction. Redeeming stops rewards, but previously earned rewards are unaffected.
This means if BNB surges during the event and you want to sell, or if another opportunity arises, you can withdraw anytime. Flexibility is high.
When Can You Sell the New Tokens?
Rewards accumulate hourly in your account, but you generally can't sell until the token officially lists for trading. Listing typically occurs within one day after the Launchpool event ends.
What to Watch For
Participate early: Events have limited durations — earlier participation means more rewards. Follow Binance announcements and social media for timely info.
New token price risk: New tokens don't always rise. If the listing price disappoints, mining rewards may underperform simply holding BNB.
BNB price volatility: BNB may rise or fall during staking. Launchpool rewards partially offset BNB downside risk but can't fully cover it.
Don't buy in just for this: If you don't already hold BNB, evaluate BNB's own risk before buying solely for Launchpool.
Competition for allocation: Popular projects attract massive participation, diluting your share. Don't set expectations too high.
Launchpool is one of Binance's most popular features — for BNB holders, it's practically "free money." Stay informed and actively participate when good projects come along.