Getting Started
This guide helps you get started with the LoomLay web platform. If you're a developer looking to integrate with the SDK, see the SDK Getting Started guide instead.
Connect Your Wallet
To use LoomLay, you need a Solana wallet.
Supported Wallets
| Wallet | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom | Browser, Mobile | Most popular Solana wallet |
| Solflare | Browser, Mobile | Feature-rich with staking |
| Backpack | Browser | Multi-chain support |
| Ledger | Hardware | Connect via Phantom or Solflare |
How to Connect
- Click Connect Wallet in the top navigation
- Select your wallet from the list
- Approve the connection in your wallet
- Your wallet address will appear in the navigation
Make sure you have some SOL in your wallet for transaction fees before participating in launches.
Explore Tokens
LoomLay's discovery feed helps you find tokens launched on the platform.
Using the Discovery Feed
- Trending - Tokens with the highest recent trading volume
- New - Recently launched tokens
- Gainers - Tokens with the largest price increases
Understanding Token Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | Total value of circulating supply |
| 24h Volume | Trading volume in the last 24 hours |
| Liquidity | Amount of assets in the trading pool |
| Price Change | Percentage change over selected period |
Finding New Launches
- Check the Upcoming section for curated launches accepting deposits
- Browse Recently Launched for the newest instant launches
- Use filters to narrow by date, volume, or price change
Participate in Launches
Instant Launches
Instant launches are immediately tradable:
- Find a token on the discovery page
- Click Trade to open the swap interface
- Enter the amount of SOL to swap
- Review the transaction details and confirm
- Approve the transaction in your wallet
Curated Launches
Curated launches have a structured funding period:
- Find an upcoming curated launch
- Review the project details, vesting schedule, and terms
- Click Deposit during the 24-hour funding window
- Enter your deposit amount
- Confirm the transaction in your wallet
- Receive tokens according to the vesting schedule after launch
Curated launches have a fixed 24-hour funding period. Deposits made outside this window are not accepted.
Launch Your Own Token
Instant Launch
Deploy a token in seconds:
- Click Launch in the navigation
- Select Instant Launch
- Fill in token details:
- Name and symbol
- Description and image
- Initial liquidity amount (in SOL)
- Total supply
- Review the fees and confirm
- Approve two transactions in your wallet
- Your token is live and tradable immediately
Curated Launch Application
For larger projects seeking vetting and structured funding:
- Click Launch in the navigation
- Select Apply for Curated Launch
- Complete the application:
- Project overview and roadmap
- Team information
- Tokenomics and allocation
- Funding goals
- Submit for review
- The LoomLay team will contact you with next steps
Dashboard
After launching a token or participating in launches, use your dashboard to:
- View Holdings - See tokens you've purchased
- Track Launches - Monitor your launched tokens
- Claim Fees - Collect your share of trading fees (for creators)
- Vesting Schedule - Track upcoming token unlocks
Next Steps
- Instant Launches - Deep dive into instant launches
- Curated Launches - Learn about vetted launches
- Fees - Understand the fee structure
- Discovery - Explore the token discovery feed
- FAQ - Common questions answered