> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://roostlaunch.gitbook.io/roost-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://roostlaunch.gitbook.io/roost-docs/use-roost/how-launches-work.md).

# How launches work

A Roost launch takes a token from setup to a live market in one guided sequence on the create page.

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### Step 1. Add the token.&#x20;

Upload a square token icon (PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF, up to 5 MB), then enter the token name, ticker and pitch. Optional fields link the token's X account, Telegram and website.
{% endstep %}

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### Step 2. Choose the payment token.&#x20;

Select the asset the market trades against. The default pairing is ETH: liquidity is paired with Wrapped Ether (WETH) on Robinhood Chain. Alternatively, select one supported Robinhood Stock Token.
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### Step 3. Choose the fee mode and set the tax.

Set the trading tax anywhere from 1% to 10%, then pick how it flows. In creator mode, add the designated wallets that receive the tax; the creator can update the rate and allocation later. In vault mode, every fee flows into the token's vault for buyback and burn or holder airdrops.
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### Step 4. Set the opening trade.

Enter an optional initial token buy, the first buy executed inside the launch transaction itself. The interface offers quick presets (for example 0.10, 0.25 or 0.50 ETH) or a custom amount.
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### Step 5. Review and sign.&#x20;

Step 5. Review and sign. The launch summary is shown before signing: the pair, the fee mode, the tax rate, and the initial buy. Connect the wallet and confirm the launch transaction.
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After confirmation, Roost opens the market page with the contract address, chart, market data, and trade panel. Trading is live immediately.

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