> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.adanimals.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.adanimals.app/ido-and-ino/usdanimal-token-ido.md).

# $ANIMAL Token IDO

The Initial Dex Offering (IDO) refers to **the launching of a cryptocurrency on a decentralized exchange (DEX)**. In Adanimals IDO, the $ANIMAL governance token will make its first public debut on a series of launchpads to assure an efficient outreach of different communities and the onboarding of new users into the newly created ecosystem.

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#### The $ANIMAL governance token will launch on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). 

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<mark style="color:purple;">**Confirmed Launchpads:**</mark>

1- **Ignition** <https://ignition.paidnetwork.com/>

2- **Defined** *(pending public announcement)*&#x20;

There will also be an opportunity for $LACE holders to receive a lockdrop through time locking $LACE. Details will be defined on our [**Discord server**](https://discord.gg/lovelace).