ZAP

Name

ZAP

Website

https://zap.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Token Launch Fees: Revenue generated from token creation on the platform - projects pay fees to launch tokens through the token launcher tool
2. Reward Pool Coordination: Projects lock up rewards for each chapter in airdrops; platform acts as coordinator between projects and community participants
3. Private Market Access: ZAP Labs enables access to private VC rounds with vesting mechanics; platform likely takes a fee or spread from raise participation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZAP is a token distribution protocol built on Ethereum Layer 2 (Blast, expanding to Base and additional chains) that enables crypto projects to launch tokens, run bot-resistant airdrops through a mission-based reward system, and grant retail communities access to vetted private VC rounds with transparent vesting. The platform operates through three core modules — ZAP Launch for token creation and pooling, ZAP Drops for gamified airdrop coordination with verified locked rewards, and ZAP Labs for private market deal access with built-in vesting.

Product overview

ZAP is a token distribution protocol built on Ethereum Layer 2 (specifically Blast), offering a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of three core products: ZAP Launch (token distribution and launcher), ZAP Drops (mission-based reward system), and ZAP Labs (private market access). The platform enables projects to launch tokens, users to earn rewards through missions, and communities to access private VC rounds, all on Base and Blast blockchain networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZAP Launch: Token launcher platform for creating and launching tokens on blockchain networks
• ZAP Drops
• ZAP Labs

Products and services

• ZAP Launch ZAP Launch is a token distribution protocol on Ethereum Layer 2 (Blast, expanding to Base) that enables projects to create and distribute tokens. It includes trending, new, graduated, and held pool views, season-based launches, and a Token Launcher tool for self-serve token creation with customizable features such as name, symbol, description, image, social links, and an initial dev buy option capped at 5% of supply. It is intended for crypto projects and protocol teams launching tokens on supported L2 networks.
• ZAP Drops ZAP Drops is a reward and mission platform on Base and Blast chains where crypto community members complete missions to earn tokens from participating projects. It features verified locked rewards with 100% of prize pools distributed before mission completion, level-based fair distribution with 50% XP carryover between chapters, and anti-bot mechanisms to ensure rewards reach real participants rather than automated systems. It is intended for crypto users seeking gamified airdrop participation and for projects seeking community engagement campaigns.
• ZAP Labs ZAP Labs is a private market access platform that unlocks private VC rounds for crypto communities. All companies are vetted through due diligence, with full transparency on vesting schedules, tokenomics, and project information. It includes an in-built vesting page where users can vest tokens after the project generates its token. It is intended for retail and crypto-native investors who lack institutional access to vetted early-stage private deals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of prize pool distributed to participants with verified, community-locked rewards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CoinbasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoinbase is featured as a partner on ZAP Drops page, where Drops operates in partnership with Coinbase. Projects on ZAP Drops can access Coinbase's ecosystem and branding as part of the platform's multi-partner airdrop initiative.
• BitgetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBitget is listed as a partner on ZAP Drops, enabling the platform to offer airdrops in partnership with the crypto exchange. Users can discover and participate in token distributions through the Bitget partnership.
• BybitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBybit is featured as a partner on ZAP Drops, with the platform promoting Bybit's Web3 offerings and enabling users to access airdrops through the Bybit ecosystem.
• NansensupportingTechnology or IntegrationNansen is listed as a partner providing on-chain analytics for crypto investors and teams. Their analytics integration helps ZAP Drops users make informed decisions about projects and token distributions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• pump.fun: The dominant Solana-based memecoin launchpad where users create and trade tokens via a bonding curve. Direct competitor to ZAP Launch on token issuance mechanics, though ZAP operates primarily on Base/Blast.
• Virtuals Protocol: Base-based launchpad and protocol for AI agent tokens. Direct peer given shared Base-chain focus and token-launcher functionality similar to ZAP Launch.
• Believe: Base-based memecoin launchpad that enables social token launches through replies. Direct peer to ZAP Launch within the same Base ecosystem.
• DAOMaker: Multi-chain launchpad and fundraising platform that enables retail access to token sales and SHO (Strong Holder Offering) events. Comparable to ZAP Labs' private market access function and ZAP Launch's distribution model.
• Polkastarter: Decentralized launchpad for cross-chain token pools and fixed-swap offerings. Comparable to ZAP Launch in token distribution mechanics and ZAP Labs in early-stage deal access.
• Flaunch: Base-native memecoin launchpad built on the Foundations framework. Direct peer to ZAP Launch given shared Base-chain focus and token-issuance value proposition.
• MemePad: Multi-chain memecoin launchpad supporting fair launches and liquidity bootstrapping. Comparable to ZAP Launch for token issuance and distribution mechanics across L2s.

Broad incumbents

• Binance Launchpad: Launchpad operated by Binance, the largest centralized crypto exchange. Overlaps with ZAP Launch on token distribution and ZAP Labs on early-stage access, but operates at vastly larger scale and as part of a broader exchange portfolio.
• Coinbase (Base ecosystem): ZAP already lists Coinbase as a strategic partner on Drops, and Base is one of ZAP's two core chains. Coinbase operates as a broad incumbent whose Base ecosystem strategy overlaps directly with ZAP's distribution and engagement products.

Emerging players

• Galxe: On-chain credentialing and airdrop task platform. Comparable to ZAP Drops in mission-based engagement and airdrop discovery, with a partial overlap in serving crypto projects seeking bot-resistant distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zaponblast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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