Pools.trade Launchpad Wars: Uniswap on Robinhood Chain

Uniswap has launched its first token launchpad, **Pools.trade**, on **Robinhood Chain**, bringing “instant” and “crowd launch” token issuance. The platform targets wider distribution with **permanently locked Uniswap v4 liquidity** and a **0.25% LP fee** that flows back into the locked pool (with a 20/80 split between the token creator mechanism and liquidity). Uniswap says it also charges **no separate launchpad fee**. Pools.trade offers two formats: **Instant Launch** using a bonding curve, and **Crowd Launch** (4 hours) where trading only activates if bids hit a **$10,000 valuation**, otherwise bidders are refunded. Earlier details also note a **fixed 1B token supply per launch** and an optional **0.05% creator fee** routed from trades. Uniswap warns assets are **“extremely volatile and may go to zero”** and that it has **not independently verified** any tokens shown. Tech and rollout: Uniswap founder Hayden Adams said early smart-contract versions were discovered before the interface went live, driving **over $150M** in rollout volume and forcing support for both test and final contract versions. Day-one distribution is described as strong: integration via the **Uniswap web app**, wallet, and trading API, plus third-party routes such as **Bitget, Fomo, GMGN, and OKX Wallet**. Market reaction cited in the report shows Robinhood Chain DEX activity rebounding (DEX volume and transactions up ~50% from local lows), with Pools.trade capturing about **~50%** launchpad volume share and **~40%** new token share—while the platform remains in **beta**. Trader takeaway: watch **Pools.trade inflows, volume, and post-launch retention** (whether new launches sustain demand after the initial window). If liquidity locking improves follow-through, UNI ecosystem activity could strengthen; however, verification limits and memecoin-style volatility raise selection risk for traders.