# FAQ (Partners)

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For more information visit: [https://pancakeswap.notion.site/cakepad](https://pancakeswap.notion.site/cakepad)

👉 [Apply to launch now!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmZu87SG41J_eGfzlbyJ_olFohlGOXfOJer04Dr1yCEJy2NA/viewform)

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### 1. Who can apply to launch an CAKE.PAD event?

Eligible projects must:

* Have a functioning product or MVP.
* Be ready to launch a token and liquidity on PancakeSwap (BNB Chain, Base, Monad).
* Allow 3–4 weeks of lead time before TGE.
* Demonstrate strong community growth potential.
* Pass PancakeSwap’s due diligence review.

**How to apply:**

* Fill out the [application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmZu87SG41J_eGfzlbyJ_olFohlGOXfOJer04Dr1yCEJy2NA/viewform).
* If suitable, PancakeSwap will contact you for further due diligence.
* Once approved, the team will align on tokenomics, marketing, and launch timeline.
* Marketing and community onboarding begins.
* Launch CAKE.PAD event.

### 2. What are the launch fees?

* Launching a CAKE.PAD event on PancakeSwap is **completely free**.
* PancakeSwap does not charge any fees to projects.

### 3. Do CAKE.PAD events support lockups or cliffing schedules?

* Yes, but current CAKE.PAD event launches are conducted **without any lockups**.

### 4. How PancakeSwap Supports CAKE.PAD Partner Projects

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See stats and past performance of CAKE.PAD partner projects launched with PancakeSwap: [https://pancakeswap.notion.site/cakepad](https://pancakeswap.notion.site/cakepad)

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#### Co-Marketing

* Access to >400k DAUs and >2M social media followers.
* PancakeSwap provides co-marketing support **before, during, and after** the CAKE.PAD event.
* Could include social media announcements, KOL marketing, ads on PCS home page, and incentives for users to try your product.
* Projects should allocate a marketing budget for these activities.

🔗 [Example social media announcement](https://x.com/PancakeSwap/status/1879107402752245982)

#### LP Incentives

* Reward users providing liquidity (e.g., XYZ-BNB or XYZ-USDT).
* Builds deep liquidity for your token pair on a DEX with >$2B TVL and >$3B daily volume.
* Improves trading experience with low slippage.
* Boosts token visibility and market traction.

#### Syrup Pool Campaign

* Launch a **“Stake XYZ, Earn CAKE”** staking campaign to increase token utility and encourage user acquisition and retention.
* Typically attracts **4,500 to 6,000 unique wallet address**.

#### Trading Contests

* Post-CAKE.PAD event trading contests amplify trading activity and visibility.
* Historically, campaigns see **5x to 10x boost in trading volume**.

**Note:** PancakeSwap reserves the final right to decide which campaigns to support based on oversubscription and raise amount.