Tokenization Process

🔄 The Journey

Repo.trade transforms GitHub repositories into tradable assets through a structured tokenization process. This journey creates a new economic model that directly rewards open-source developers while enabling community participation.

📋 Step 1: Repository Submission and Evaluation

The tokenization journey begins with repository submission:

  1. Repository Owners Contact Us

    • Via email at hello@repo.trade
    • Through direct messages on social media
    • With a complete repository URL and description

  2. Our Team Evaluates the Repository

    • Active maintenance and development history
    • Demonstrated utility and adoption
    • Community interest potential
    • Alignment with tokenization benefits

  3. Initial Discussion with Repository Owner

    • Explaining the tokenization process
    • Setting expectations for auction and trading
    • Addressing questions and concerns
    • Customizing the approach to the specific repository

✅ Step 2: Verification and Setup

Once a repository is approved for tokenization:

  1. Ownership Verification

    • Authentication through GitHub
    • Verification of repository control
    • Security checks to prevent fraud

  2. Token Configuration

    • Setting up the token parameters
    • Configuring the auction mechanics
    • Establishing the token distribution model
    • Creating the necessary smart contracts

  3. Technical Integration

    • Connecting repository data to the platform
    • Setting up monitoring and analytics
    • Preparing auction infrastructure
    • Testing all components

🚀 Step 3: Auction Launch

The 14-day auction period begins:

  1. Auction Announcement

    • Public notification of auction start
    • Repository details and tokenomics shared
    • Community outreach and marketing

  2. Daily Token Distribution

    • 35.7M tokens distributed each day (50% of total supply over 14 days)
    • Pro-rata allocation based on daily USDC contributions
    • Fair participation model throughout the auction period

  3. Auction Monitoring

    • Real-time tracking of contributions
    • Daily updates on token distribution
    • Community engagement and support

💎 Step 4: Post-Auction Activities

After the auction concludes:

  1. Token Distribution

    • 50% to *auction participants+ based on contributions
    • 40% to liquidity of the Raydium pool
    • 10% reserved for future GitHub contributors

  2. Liquidity Pool Creation

    • Initial pool seeded with 40% of token supply and auction proceeds (USDC)
    • Automated market maker configured
    • Trading parameters established

  3. Trading Activation

    • Repository tokens become tradable
    • Fee distribution mechanism activated
    • Market dynamics begin operating

💰 Step 5: Ongoing Benefits

The tokenization creates lasting benefits:

  1. For Repository Owners

    • Immediate funding through auction proceeds
    • Sustainable revenue through 50% of trading fees
    • Enhanced visibility and community engagement
    • Resources for continued development

  2. For Token Holders

    • Ability to support valuable open-source projects
    • Trading opportunities as projects evolve
    • Participation in repository success
    • Community membership and engagement

  3. For the Open-Source Ecosystem

    • Correction of the imbalance where billions flow into open source while contributors get pennies
    • Sustainable funding models for critical infrastructure
    • Aligned incentives between developers and users
    • Enhanced innovation and security

The tokenization process transforms how open-source development is funded, creating a more equitable ecosystem where value creation and compensation are properly aligned.