# IDO Launchpad The Initial DEX Offering (IDO) launchpad is a key feature of Velar Dharma, providing a decentralized platform for projects to launch their tokens and raise funds. It aims to solve the challenges faced by traditional token sale models by ensuring fair and wide distribution of tokens. Projects can apply to launch their IDOs on the Velar launchpad, subject to a thorough due diligence process. Once approved, the IDO details, including token allocation, pricing, and timeline, are announced to the community. Users can participate in IDOs by staking VELAR tokens, with the allocation determined by the amount and duration of staking. The IDO launchpad promotes a level playing field for token distributions and helps projects build a strong and engaged community from the start. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.velar.com/velar/velar-versions/velar-dharma/ido-launchpad.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.