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A Practical Guide
to TGE in 2026
Everything you need to know to launch a token successfully
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A Practical Guide
to TGE in 2026
Everything you need to know to launch a token successfully
In this Guide You Will Learn
1
Sell Pressure Modeling
Quantify pressure from every allocation before you commit.
2
Token Distribution
What the retention data says about airdrops, pre-sales, and launchpads.
3
Exchange Strategy
Which to prioritize, how listings work, and when to walk away.
4
Market Maker Selection
Loan vs. retainer tradeoffs, strike pricing, and red flags.
5
DEX Liquidity Sizing
How much onchain depth you need and where to deploy it.
6
TGE Prep Timeline
Month-by-month from 12 months out to post-launch.
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© 2025 Arrakis Finance
In this Guide You Will Learn
1
Token generation event
Deploy liquidity securely and in sync with centralised exchange listings.
2
Bootstrapping
Start with 80-90% governance token and move towards 50/50.
3
Exchange Strategy
Which to prioritize, how listings work, and when to walk away.
4
Market Maker Selection
Loan vs. retainer tradeoffs, strike pricing, and red flags.
5
DEX Liquidity Sizing
How much onchain depth you need and where to deploy it.
6
TGE Prep Timeline
Month-by-month from 12 months out to post-launch.