Introduction to StablePAD

The core concept is simple: launch tokens on a USDC-denominated bonding curve for stable, predictable pricing. When your token graduates at $69,000 USDC, it migrates to a TOKEN/USDC pool on PumpSwap for permanent liquidity and visibility on Axiom. A simple 1% platform fee supports ecosystem development.

Key Features at a Glance

What is StablePAD?

StablePAD is a decentralized token launchpad and trading platform built on Solana. It uses USDC-denominated bonding curves for stable, predictable token pricing without SOL volatility.

The platform consists of several key components working together:

Why StablePAD Exists

Token launches on Solana are typically priced in SOL, which means your token's value fluctuates with SOL's price—even if no one trades it. StablePAD solves this by using USDC bonding curves.

The Problem with SOL-Based Launches

• Double Volatility: Your token's USD value changes when SOL moves, even with no trading activity.
• Confusing Pricing: Hard to evaluate token value when the base currency itself is volatile.
• Limited Pairs: Most launchpads only support SOL pairs, missing out on USDC liquidity.

The StablePAD Solution

• Stable Pricing: USDC bonding curves mean your token's price is measured in stable dollars.
• Clear Graduation Target: $69,000 USDC is a concrete, understandable milestone.
• Axiom Visibility: Graduated tokens migrate to PumpSwap and appear on Axiom for maximum exposure.

Quick Start Guide

Get started with StablePAD in just a few minutes. Follow these steps to connect your wallet, explore tokens, and make your first trade.

How It Works

StablePAD operates through a three-phase lifecycle for each token. Understanding this lifecycle is crucial for trading effectively on the platform.

Trade Flow Visualization

Here is how trades are processed on StablePAD:

Post-Graduation Flow

After graduation, trades happen on PumpSwap:

Connect Wallet

To interact with StablePAD, you need a Solana wallet. The connection process is straightforward and secure. Your wallet never shares private keys with the website.

Connection Steps

1. Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the header
2. A modal will appear showing all available wallet options
3. Select your preferred wallet from the list
4. Your wallet extension will prompt you to approve the connection
5. Click "Connect" or "Approve" in your wallet
6. Your wallet address will appear in the header, confirming the connection

Connection Security

• StablePAD never asks for or has access to your private keys
• All transactions require explicit approval in your wallet
• You can disconnect at any time by clicking your wallet address
• Connection only grants read access to your public address and balance

Supported Wallets

StablePAD supports all major Solana wallets through the Solana Wallet Adapter. Here are the recommended options:

Network & RPC

StablePAD operates on Solana Mainnet Beta. Understanding network configuration helps you troubleshoot connection issues.

Network Details

UI Overview

The StablePAD user interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency. Here is a breakdown of the main components you will encounter:

Header & Navigation

The header provides access to all major sections of the platform. It is fixed at the top of every page for easy navigation.

Navigation Items

• Explore: Browse all tokens launched on the platform
• Create Coin: Launch your own token with Platform Fee
• Rankings: StablePAD trader leaderboard
• Profile: View your stats, achievements, and trading history
• Docs: This documentation page
• How It Works: Modal explaining the Platform Fee mechanism

Token Ticker Banner

The scrolling token ticker appears below the header on all pages. It provides a real-time view of active tokens on the platform.

Features

• Real-time token data fetched from blockchain
• Shows token symbol, name, and price/liquidity
• Featured tokens highlighted with special styling
• Infinite horizontal scroll animation
• Pauses on hover for easy reading
• Click any token to go to its detail page

Home Page

The home page is your starting point for exploring and trading on StablePAD. It consists of two main sections:

Hero Section

The hero section at the top introduces the platform with the StablePAD branding and a brief tagline. Quick action buttons let you jump straight to creating a token or exploring the marketplace.

Explore Section

Below the hero is the explore section showing all launched tokens. Features include:

• Search bar for finding tokens
• Category filter buttons
• Sort dropdown (liquidity, newest, watchlist)
• Grid of token cards

Token Detail Page

Each token has a dedicated detail page with comprehensive trading tools and information.

Page Layout

Mobile Experience

StablePAD is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. The interface adapts to smaller screens while maintaining full functionality.

Mobile Optimizations

• Responsive header with condensed navigation
• Logo text changes to "StablePAD" on small screens
• Stacked layout for token detail pages
• Touch-friendly buttons and inputs
• Optimized chart rendering for performance
• Full trading functionality on mobile

PWA Installation

StablePAD can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your phone or computer for a native app-like experience.

How to Install

1. Visit stablepump.fun in your browser
2. Look for the "Install App" button in the header
3. Click the button to trigger the installation prompt
4. Confirm the installation in your browser
5. The app will be added to your home screen or app launcher

PWA Benefits

• Launch from home screen like a native app
• Full screen experience without browser chrome
• Faster load times with cached resources
• Works on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS

Explore Tokens

The Explore section is your gateway to discovering all tokens launched on StablePAD. It provides powerful tools for searching, filtering, and sorting to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Features Overview

• Search by token name, symbol, or contract address
• Filter by category (Meme, DeFi, Gaming, AI, NFT, Social, Utility, Other)
• Sort by liquidity (highest first), newest, alphabetically, or watchlist
• Real-time liquidity and price data from blockchain
• Token images and metadata fetched from Metaplex
• One-click access to token detail pages
• Watchlist integration with star icons

How Data is Fetched

Token data is fetched directly from the Solana blockchain using getProgramAccounts to find all tokens created by the StablePAD program. Token metadata (name, symbol, image, description) is fetched from the Metaplex Token Metadata program. Liquidity is calculated from the pool reserves.

Search Tokens

The search bar allows you to quickly find specific tokens by multiple criteria.

Search Methods

• By Name: Type the token name (e.g., "Dogecoin", "ShibaSolana")
• By Symbol: Type the ticker symbol (e.g., "DOGE", "SHIB")
• By Address: Paste the full mint address for exact match

Filter & Sort

Combine filters and sorting to narrow down the token list to exactly what interests you.

Sort Options

• Liquidity: Highest liquidity first. Best for finding established tokens.
• Newest: Most recently created first. Best for finding new opportunities.
• Name (A-Z): Alphabetical sorting. Best for browsing systematically.
• Watchlist: Your starred tokens first. Best for quick access to favorites.

Token Categories

Tokens are organized into categories for easy discovery. Category is set by the token creator at launch time.

Watchlist

The watchlist feature lets you save your favorite tokens for quick access. It persists across browser sessions using local storage.

How to Use

1. Find a token you want to track
2. Click the star icon on the token card
3. The star turns yellow indicating it is watchlisted
4. Use the "Watchlist" sort option to see starred tokens first
5. Click the star again to remove from watchlist

Features

• Stored locally in your browser (no account needed)
• Persists across sessions and page refreshes
• Unlimited tokens can be watchlisted
• Works with the sort dropdown for easy access
• Contributes to "Watcher" achievement badge

Token Cards

Each token in the explore grid is displayed as a card with key information at a glance.

Card Elements

• Token Image: Square image from metadata, with fallback placeholder
• Name & Symbol: Full name and ticker symbol
• Category Badge: Colored badge showing token category
• Liquidity: Current SOL liquidity in the pool
• Star Icon: Click to add/remove from watchlist
• Share Buttons: Quick share to X, Telegram, or copy link

Launch Your Own Coin

StablePAD makes it easy to launch your own SPL token with Platform Fee built in. No coding required. The entire process takes less than a minute.

Launch Process

1. Navigate: Click "Create Coin" in the header navigation
2. Connect Wallet: If not already connected, connect your Solana wallet
3. Fill Details: Enter token name, symbol (ticker), and description
4. Upload Image: Provide a square image for your token (PNG, JPG, GIF)
5. Select Category: Choose the most appropriate category
6. Review: Double-check all information (cannot be changed after launch)
7. Pay Fee: Pay the 0.02 SOL creation fee
8. Confirm: Approve the transaction in your wallet
9. Live! Your token is immediately tradable on StablePAD

Token Details

When creating a token, you need to provide several details. Choose carefully as these cannot be changed after launch.

Required Fields

• Name: The full name of your token (e.g., "Super Doge Coin"). Max 32 characters.
• Symbol: The ticker symbol (e.g., "SDOGE"). 2-10 characters, letters only. Must be unique.
• Description: Describe your token and its purpose. Max 500 characters.

Token Image

Your token image is displayed throughout the platform and is a key part of your token branding.

Image Requirements

• Format: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, or WebP
• Aspect ratio: Square (1:1) recommended
• Size: Minimum 200x200px, maximum 2MB
• Content: No explicit or illegal content

Token Metadata

Token metadata is stored on-chain using the Metaplex Token Metadata program. This includes the name, symbol, description, and image URI.

Metadata Storage

The metadata account is created at the same time as the token mint. It contains a URI pointing to a JSON file with extended metadata including the image URL. This data is immutable after creation.

Creation Fees

Launching a token on StablePAD requires a small fee to cover network costs and prevent spam.

What the Fee Covers

• Token mint account rent
• Metadata account rent
• Pool account initialization
• Bonding curve setup
• Transaction fees

Authority Revocation

All StablePAD tokens have their mint and freeze authorities automatically revoked at creation time. This is a critical safety feature.

What This Means

• No More Minting: The total supply is fixed forever. No one can create additional tokens.
• No Freezing: Token accounts cannot be frozen. Your tokens are always transferable.
• Irreversible: Authority revocation cannot be undone. It is permanent.

Trading Overview

Trading on StablePAD is straightforward but comes with the unique Platform Fee mechanic. Understanding how it works is essential before making trades.

Key Concepts

• Cost Basis: Your average purchase price, tracked on-chain per token per wallet
• Slippage: Maximum acceptable price movement during transaction (default 1%)
• Platform Fee: 1% of trade value (buy or sell)

Buying Tokens

Buying tokens on StablePAD costs a 1% platform fee plus the standard Solana transaction fee and any slippage.

Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to the token detail page
2. Ensure you are on the "Buy" tab in the trade panel
3. Enter the amount of SOL you want to spend
4. The interface shows estimated tokens you will receive
5. Review slippage settings (gear icon) if needed
6. Click the "Buy" button
7. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
8. Wait for confirmation (usually 1-3 seconds)
9. Your new tokens appear in your position

What Happens On-Chain

• SOL is transferred from your wallet to the pool
• Tokens are transferred from the pool to your wallet
• Your cost basis is updated (weighted average)
• Pool reserves and price are updated

Selling Tokens

Selling tokens on StablePAD costs the same 1% platform fee. Your USDC output is calculated from the bonding curve minus the fee.

Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to the token detail page
2. Click the "Sell" tab in the trade panel
3. Enter the token amount or use percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, MAX)
4. Review the expected USDC output (minus 1% fee)
5. Click the "Sell" button
6. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
7. USDC is deposited to your wallet

Slippage Settings

Slippage tolerance determines the maximum price movement you will accept during your trade. This protects you from front-running and large price swings.

Default Settings

When to Adjust

• Lower (0.1-0.5%): For large trades where you want minimal price impact
• Default (1%): Good for most normal trades
• Higher (2-5%): For volatile tokens or during high activity
• Very High (10%+): Only if trades keep failing due to price movement

Position Tracking

When you hold tokens, the Position Card shows your current position details.

Position Information

• Holdings: Number of tokens you own
• Value: Current SOL value of your holdings
• Cost Basis: Your average purchase price per token
• Unrealized P&L: Profit or loss if you sold now
• P&L %: Percentage gain or loss

Trade History

Each token page shows recent trades for that token. This helps you understand market activity and momentum.

Trade Information

• Type: Buy (green) or Sell (red)
• Amount: Token quantity traded
• Price: SOL price per token
• Maker: Wallet address (truncated)
• Time: How long ago the trade occurred

Price Charts

Each token detail page includes an interactive price chart showing historical price movement.

Chart Features

• Area chart showing price over time
• Market cap displayed in header
• Auto-updating as new trades occur
• Responsive sizing for all screen sizes
• Powered by Lightweight Charts library

Share & Social

StablePAD includes social sharing features to help you spread the word about tokens you discover or create.

Sharing Options

• Share on X (formerly Twitter) with pre-filled text
• Share on Telegram
• Copy direct link to clipboard

Share on X

Click the X icon on any token card or detail page to share on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet is pre-filled with token information.

Pre-filled Content

• Token name and symbol
• Current market cap
• Direct link to token page
• StablePAD hashtag

Share on Telegram

Click the Telegram icon to share the token in Telegram. Opens the Telegram share dialog with the token link.

Copy Link

Click the copy icon to copy the direct link to the token page. A toast notification confirms the copy. Paste anywhere to share.

Notifications

Stay updated on your trades and watchlist tokens.

Platform Fee Overview

StablePAD uses a simple 1% platform fee on all trades. This fee supports ecosystem development and is applied equally to buys and sells.

How It Works

• Buy: 1% fee is deducted from your USDC input before tokens are calculated
• Sell: 1% fee is deducted from your USDC output
• Fee Wallet: All fees are sent to the platform fee wallet

Fee Structure

The fee calculation is straightforward and happens automatically on-chain during every trade.

Buy Example

Input: 100 USDC
Fee (1%): 1 USDC
Net USDC to Pool: 99 USDC
Tokens Out: Calculated from 99 USDC

Sell Example

Token Input: 1,000,000 tokens
Gross USDC Out: 50 USDC
Fee (1%): 0.5 USDC
Net USDC to User: 49.5 USDC

Fee Wallet

All platform fees are collected in a dedicated fee wallet managed by the StablePAD team.

Fee Usage

• Platform Development: Funding ongoing development and improvements
• Infrastructure: RPC nodes, servers, and operational costs
• Community: Marketing, partnerships, and community growth

Graduation

When a token pool reaches $69,000 USDC in reserves, it graduates and migrates to PumpSwap.

What Happens at Graduation

• Bonding Curve Frozen: No more trades on the StablePAD curve
• PumpSwap Pool Created: TOKEN/USDC AMM pool on PumpSwap
• Liquidity Added: Pool reserves transferred to PumpSwap
• Axiom Visibility: Token appears on Axiom for maximum exposure

Top Traders Leaderboard

Treasury

The treasury is a program-controlled vault that collects all Platform Fee revenue. It is fully transparent and verifiable on-chain.

Treasury Purpose

All tax revenue is automatically deposited to the treasury. These funds are used to strengthen the StablePAD ecosystem and benefit holders.

Treasury Usage

Treasury funds are allocated to several ecosystem-building activities:

Tokenomics Overview

StablePAD uses a two-phase tokenomics model: bonding curve for launch and price discovery, followed by AMM pool for sustained trading.

Token Lifecycle

Bonding Curve

Every token launches with a bonding curve. This mathematical formula determines the token price based on the current supply, ensuring fair price discovery during the initial launch phase.

How It Works

When you buy tokens, the price increases along the curve. When you sell, the price decreases. This creates natural price discovery without the need for market makers.

Formula

Parameters

Benefits

• Fair launch with no presale or insiders
• Automatic price discovery
• Always liquid (can always buy or sell)
• Transparent pricing formula

Price Discovery

Price discovery on StablePAD happens organically through supply and demand interacting with the bonding curve.

Price Movement

• Buying: Increases price along the curve
• Selling: Decreases price along the curve
• Large Buys: Cause larger price increases (slippage)
• Large Sells: Cause larger price decreases (slippage)

AMM Pool

After graduation, tokens migrate to a constant product Automated Market Maker (AMM) pool. This is the standard x*y=k formula used by most DEXs.

How AMM Works

The AMM maintains two reserves: SOL and tokens. The product of these reserves (k) stays constant during trades. When you buy tokens, you add SOL and remove tokens, changing the ratio and thus the price.

AMM Formula

LP Tokens

Migration

Migration is the process of moving from bonding curve to AMM pool. It happens automatically when the graduation threshold is reached.

Migration Process

What Happens During Migration

• Bonding curve reserves are transferred to AMM pool
• Token trading continues uninterrupted
• After graduation, trade on PumpSwap with Axiom visibility
• Token becomes tradable on external DEXs

Graduation Threshold

The graduation threshold is the market cap or liquidity level at which a token automatically migrates from bonding curve to AMM.

Threshold Details

Why Graduation Matters

• Proves Demand: Reaching threshold shows real market interest
• Unlocks Liquidity: Full liquidity becomes available
• External Trading: Token can be traded on other platforms
• Milestone: Significant achievement for the token community

Liquidity

Liquidity refers to the SOL and tokens available in the pool for trading. Higher liquidity means lower slippage and better trading conditions.

Liquidity Sources

• Initial: Provided by bonding curve mechanism
• Trading: Grows as more people buy
• Treasury: May add liquidity from tax revenue

Liquidity Management

LP Tokens

LP (Liquidity Provider) tokens represent ownership of liquidity in the AMM pool.

Your Profile

Your profile page provides a comprehensive view of your trading activity, statistics, and achievements on StablePAD. Access it at /profile.

Profile Contents

• Connected wallet address and balance
• Trading statistics summary
• Achievement badges (visible and secret)
• Scan wallet button to update stats

Profile Statistics

Your profile tracks comprehensive statistics about your activity on StablePAD.

Tracked Metrics

Wallet Balance

Your current SOL balance is displayed prominently on your profile. This is fetched in real-time from the blockchain.

Achievements

Achievements are badges you unlock by completing various activities on StablePAD. They showcase your trading experience and milestones.

Achievement System

• 20+ visible achievements to unlock
• 24+ secret hidden achievements
• Progress tracking for each achievement
• Special badges for early adopters

Achievement Categories

Achievements are organized into categories based on the type of activity.

Secret Achievements

Some achievements are hidden until you unlock them. They are marked with a lock icon and the description is hidden. Can you find them all?

Leaderboard

Compete with other traders on the leaderboards. See where you rank among the community.

Available Leaderboards

Scan Wallet Activity

If your profile shows zero stats but you have been trading, use the "Scan Wallet" button to analyze your on-chain activity and update your profile.

What Scanning Does

• Fetches your transaction history from blockchain
• Calculates trades, volume, and tokens created
• Updates your profile in the database
• Recalculates achievement progress

Smart Contracts

StablePAD is powered by Solana smart contracts (programs) written using the Anchor framework. These programs handle all on-chain logic.

Program Modules

• Token Creation: Creates SPL tokens with metadata
• Trading: Handles buy/sell with tax enforcement
• Cost Basis: Tracks per-user cost basis
• Treasury: Collects and manages tax revenue
• Migration: Handles bonding curve to AMM transition

Program Accounts

The StablePAD program uses various account types to store on-chain data.

Account Types

• Global Config: Platform-wide settings
• Token Pool: Reserves for each token
• User Position: Cost basis per user per token
• Treasury: Collected tax funds
• Curve Config: Bonding curve parameters

PDA Structure

Program Derived Addresses (PDAs) are used to deterministically derive account addresses from seeds. This enables trustless account lookups.

Common PDAs

• Mint: ["mint", symbol, creator]
• Pool: ["pool", mint]
• Position: ["position", user, mint]
• Treasury: ["treasury"]

Transaction Flow

Understanding how transactions flow through the system helps you understand what happens when you trade.

Buy Transaction Flow

1. User initiates buy with SOL amount
2. Frontend builds transaction with program instruction
3. User signs transaction in wallet
4. Transaction submitted to Solana network
5. Program validates inputs and accounts
6. SOL transferred from user to pool
7. Tokens transferred from pool to user
8. Cost basis account updated
9. Pool reserves updated
10. Transaction confirmed

Sell Transaction Flow

1. User initiates sell with token amount
2. Program calculates SOL output from curve/AMM
3. Program checks current price vs cost basis
4. 1% platform fee applied
5. Tokens transferred from user to pool
6. SOL (minus tax) transferred to user
7. Tax (if any) transferred to treasury
8. Cost basis account updated
9. Pool reserves updated

On-Chain Data

All critical data is stored on the Solana blockchain for transparency and immutability.

What is On-Chain

• Token mints and metadata
• Pool reserves and prices
• User cost basis and positions
• Treasury balance
• Trade history (in transactions)

Security Overview

Security is a top priority for StablePAD. The smart contracts are built using industry best practices and battle-tested frameworks.

Security Measures

• Anchor Framework: Type-safe smart contracts with automatic serialization and account validation
• Checked Math: All arithmetic operations use checked math to prevent integer overflow/underflow
• PDA Validation: All Program Derived Addresses are validated to ensure correct account derivation
• Reentrancy Protection: State changes occur before external calls to prevent reentrancy attacks
• Owner Checks: All account ownership is validated before operations
• Signer Checks: All required signatures are verified

Anchor Framework

StablePAD smart contracts are built using the Anchor framework, the industry standard for Solana program development.

Why Anchor?

• Type-safe account structures
• Automatic account validation
• Built-in security checks
• Standardized error handling
• Automatic serialization/deserialization
• IDL generation for frontend integration

Token Safety

All tokens created on StablePAD have several safety features built in to protect buyers from common scams.

Safety Features

• Mint Authority Revoked: No more tokens can ever be minted. The supply is fixed forever at creation.
• Freeze Authority Revoked: No one can freeze token accounts. Your tokens are always transferable.
• Immutable Metadata: Token name, symbol, and image cannot be changed after creation.
• No Hidden Fees: The only fee is the Platform Fee, which is transparent and predictable.

Account Validation

Every transaction validates all accounts to ensure the correct accounts are being used and the caller has appropriate permissions.

Validation Checks

• PDA derivation validation
• Account owner verification
• Signer authority checks
• Token account mint matching
• Balance sufficiency checks

Risks & Disclaimers

While we strive to build a secure platform, there are inherent risks in crypto trading and DeFi. Please read carefully.

Scam Protection Tips

Protect yourself from scams by following these guidelines.

Red Flags

• Promises of guaranteed returns
• Pressure to buy quickly (FOMO tactics)
• Anonymous or unverifiable teams
• Copied or AI-generated project materials
• Unusually high concentration of tokens in few wallets

Best Practices

• Research the project and team thoroughly
• Check token distribution for whale concentration
• Start with small test transactions
• Never invest more than you can lose
• Be skeptical of unsolicited recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about StablePAD.

Glossary

Common terms and definitions used throughout StablePAD and DeFi in general.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to resolve them.

Support

Need help? Reach out through these channels:

Community

Join the StablePAD community to stay updated, share feedback, and connect with other traders.

Where to Find Us

• Follow @StablePADax on X for updates
• Join community discussions
• Contribute on GitHub

Useful Links

Helpful external resources for Solana development and trading.