PAID’s LCO Model: A New Era in Crypto Crowdfunding

PAID
4 min readNov 1, 2024

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency & blockchain, PAID (formerly PAID Network) is pioneering a revolutionary approach to decentralised crowdfunding.

Fresh from an exciting rebrand that reflects our commitment to innovation and community focus, we’re introducing our Low FDV Community Offerings (LCOs).

This new identity, marked by a vibrant visual overhaul and the streamlined name ‘PAID’, symbolises our dedication to making sophisticated investment strategies more accessible & engaging for a broader audience. 🫰

Addressing the Low Float, High FDV Problem

Traditional crypto launches often suffer from the “low float, high FDV” model, leading to imbalanced token distribution, extreme price volatility, and community disengagement.

PAID’s LCO model directly addresses these issues by:

  • Offering significantly lower FDVs
  • Ensuring fair token distribution among community members
  • Aligning incentives between projects and long-term investors
  • Whale dominance (✅ No staking needed to join OpenPool!)

Understanding FDV: The Cornerstone of Smart Investing

Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) is a crucial yet often overlooked metric in the crypto world.

It represents a project’s total value if all tokens were in circulation, calculated by multiplying the total token supply by the current price.

A low FDV typically indicates significant growth potential, offering early investors the opportunity for substantial returns as the project develops and gains adoption.

Let’s break it down with a simple example:

Project X launches on PAID with $10M FDV:

  • Initial price: $0.10
  • Total supply: 100M tokens

After 3 months at $150M FDV:

  • New price: $1.50
  • Same supply: 100M tokens

Early backers who joined at $10M FDV saw a 15X return.

Those who waited for $50M FDV achieved only 3X.

… so best to diamond-hand this one. 😎

This is why we’re laser-focused on low FDV projects at PAID.

Introducing Low FDV Community Offerings (LCOs)

LCOs represent PAID’s commitment to revolutionising traditional crowdfunding. Key features include:

  • Extremely low valuations: Giving retail investors genuine opportunities for significant returns
  • Community-focused: Empowering real people with access to high-potential projects
  • Fair value: Eliminating pump-and-dump schemes and artificially inflated prices
  • Tier-1 projects: Carefully curated, high-quality investment opportunities
  • Real wealth-generation potential: Designed with the community’s financial freedom in mind

Why LCO is a Win-Win:

For the Community:

• Access top-tier projects at insider prices
• Be part of the core community from day one
• Get the same or better deals previously reserved for VCs

For Projects:

• Build a dedicated community of active supporters
• Convert users into loyal ambassadors
• Create genuine believers through fair pricing
• Establish long-term advocates who feel valued

The LCO model reconnects crypto with its roots: creating opportunities for everyone to participate in and benefit from groundbreaking projects while building sustainable communities that grow together.

Blast Royale: PAID’s First LCO

PAID is thrilled to announce its first exclusive LCO for Blast Royale, a Tier-1 mainstream game.

With over 1 million app downloads, 30,000+ daily active users, and a community exceeding 220,000 members, Blast Royale exemplifies the high-calibre projects we bring to our community.

Key Blast Royale LCO details:

  • FDV: Just $10M (compared to previous rounds at $33.7M in 2022 and $48M in early 2024)
  • Backed by: DragonFly, Mechanism Capital & other industry leaders
  • Vesting: 7.5% TGE, 9 months linear
  • Dates: November 11–12

Allocation cap per user will be announced soon on PAID socials.

This offering showcases PAID’s commitment to providing unparallelled value to our community, offering early access to a promising project at a fraction of its previous valuation (80% discount).

Blast Royale is the first of many LCOs coming to PAID. ✅

PAID’s Track Record of Success

PAID is not new to the game, with successful project launches since 2021, including:

  • Thetan Arena (THG): 264.17x ATH ROI
  • Star Atlas (ATLAS): 194.48x ATH ROI
  • AIOZ Network (AIOZ): 184.91x ATH RO I
  • BeyondFi (BYN): 174.97x ATH ROI
  • SHOPX (SHOPX): 112.17x ATH ROI

These successes span various sectors, demonstrating PAID’s ability to identify & support diverse, innovative projects with significant growth potential.

Join the Revolution

As PAID continues to refine and expand its LCO model, we’re not just changing how projects are launched — we’re reshaping the future of crowdfunding itself.

With over $35 million in capital facilitated across 110 investments, integration with 10+ blockchain networks, and a thriving community of 250,000+ members, PAID is at the forefront.

Experience the future of decentralised crowdfunding with PAID. Be part of our journey towards a more inclusive & prosperous crypto ecosystem.

→ Secure your spot in the next LCO: https://www.paidnetwork.com/projects/blast_royale

Don’t blink. ⚡

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