Uniswap has officially entered the token launchpad arena with the debut of Pools.trade, a new platform built on Robinhood Chain and powered by its v4 protocol. The launchpad aims to simplify the creation and trading of new tokens, positioning Uniswap as a direct competitor in the memecoin and project launch space currently dominated by platforms like Pump Fun on Solana.
The rollout was not without hiccups. Founder Hayden Adams revealed that the community discovered early versions of the smart contracts before the interface went live, resulting in over $150 million in volume being pushed through them pre‑launch. This forced the team to support both test and final contract versions simultaneously, delaying the official launch.
Pools.trade brings several notable differentiators: it charges no launchpad fee, every launch includes permanently locked liquidity, and the 0.25% LP fee is autocompounded back into that locked pool rather than accruing to Uniswap. Of that fee, 20% goes to the token creator and 80% flows into the liquidity mechanism. The launchpad also enjoys heavy distribution from day one, integrating across the Uniswap web app, wallet, and trading API, as well as third-party venues such as Bitget, Fomo, GMGN, and OKX Wallet.
Users can choose between an instant launch similar to existing launchpads and a “crowd launch” designed to be fairer and more resistant to bundling sniping tactics. Uniswap’s move vertically integrates the create‑and‑trade pipeline on Robinhood Chain, where it already serves as the default exchange. Early data shows the impact: DEX volumes on Robinhood Chain rebounded 50% from local lows, daily transactions rose 50%, and Pools.trade quickly captured 50% market share by launchpad volume and 40% of new token launches. The platform remains in beta, and its long‑term ability to attract quality projects is yet to be seen.
