Press Release
NFTs meet IDOs with YOP!
First IDO meets 🏴 NFT ⚽️
Following on from our explosive announcement of building the first IDO marketplace and launchpad aggregator we wanted to provide an update. In this post we explain how NFTs and IDOs will come together on the YOP platform.
So first an update on the NFT farming currently running on the MEME Platform. You can stake from 88 YOP upwards to farm Pineapples, these can be used to claim YOP NFTs. The YOP NFTs were launched to enter a prize draw for a chance to win exclusive FVCKRENDER NFTs. Only 36 of these will be minted for circulation. At launch we mentioned that the YOP NFT Tickets would have further use cases. Today we would like to expand on that. Before we head into more details, we are also announcing today that the farming of YOP NFTs on the MEME Platform will end on 30th April 2021. All YOP NFTs must be claimed by 18th May 2021.
Moving onto the function of YOP NFTs in the IDO Marketplace. We are working with our partners to bring YOP holders the best projects with a streamlined process. There are 3 tiers of YOP NFTs.
Farm YOP NFTs Limited Time on MEME
Before we outline the YOP NFT tiers, lets clarify how the YOP IDO Marketplace will work. There have been many questions about how we intend to work with our partners and which pools will collaborate. The first point is that the YOP IDO Marketplace should give you access to existing pools as you would access them via the native platform. This streamlines token holdings, adds the calendar and allows the customer to participate from one wallet in a simple and easy to use application.
The next stage above is where we offer a portion of an existing IDO via the YOP IDO Aggregator in conjunction with another platform. We have several plans to approach this and it will develop as time progresses. Especially as IDO platforms move to permissionless structures. From day one we may not work with every partner at the same level but intend to increase these offerings overtime and continue to improve the YOP platform experience.
Finally we have the YOP Exclusive Pools that will be supported from Pluto Digital Assets bringing incubated projects to the Yield Optimization Pad. Stay tuned for the first project coming to market.
The 3 Roads Leading to Yield Optimization Pad
Now onto the $YOP Exclusive Pool tiers. When we announced the Yield Optimization Pad we noted that you should HODL 333–8888 $YOP. Here are the details on how each tier will work and the Bonus access via holding the YOP NFT.
ROUTE ONE
- 333 $YOP for Base Tier. Base gives you a chance to win an allocation for the pool, the number of slots available will vary project to project.
- 8888 $YOP for Prime Tier. Prime will give you fixed allocation in a project in the YOP Exclusive Pools. The final allocation depends on the total available and number of participants.
- Both Base and Prime have maturity. So you must have held the tokens for a minimum of 30 days.
ROUTE TWO
We then move onto the Bonus Tiers. There are 3 YOP NFTs: $YOP 88, yProtocol 222 and the yPlatform 888. Each ticket will allow holders to participate in YOP Exclusive Pools. We outline each tier below:
- $YOP Token NFT: Gives you access to the IDO Allocation Draw.
- yProtocol NFT: Gives you access to fixed IDO Allocation.
- yPlatform NFT: Give you access to fixed IDO Allocation + the option to participate in the private sale in exclusive projects.
ROUTE THREE
The Yield Optimization Pad: Stake for Cake. In this option we will open a staking contract where holders are required to stake YOP tokens to claim YOP Exclusive Pool project tokens. Here you do not required to spend any YOP or ETH. You are simply staking to claim. For all YOP holders of 888 $YOP and above with a maturity date you will receive a portion of the YOP Exclusive Pool.
Summary
- MEME Staking ends 30th April 2021. All YOP NFTs must be claimed by 18th May 2021.
- HODL 333–8888 $YOP
- HODL YOP NFTs for access
- Stake for Cake: HODL 888 $YOP
- Pluto Digital Assets Incubated Projects
We believe that these variations provide a more fair chance for everyone to participate in the Yield Optimization Pad. We look forward to unveiling our platform and bring the first project to YOP Holders. For those of you who love NFTs, small hint 🏴 + ⚽️ = NFT 🚀
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Hong Kong, 10th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is honored to have TRON onboard as a Title Sponsor.
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Today, TRON is one of the largest networks for USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin circulation, with an on-chain supply exceeding $85.4 billion. As of April 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 374 million in total user accounts, more than 13.62billion in total transactions, and over $22billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.” Read more at: https://trondao.org/
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Featured speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong
Mr Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Michael Faulkender, Professor of Finance, University of Maryland
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder, TRON; Advisor, HTX; Advisor, B.AI
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Cindy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Asia Fintech and China Financial Institutions and Governments, J.P. Morgan
Akhil Devmurari, Fintech Sector Head, APAC, Payments, J.P. Morgan
Brian Mehler, CEO, Stable
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
Henrique Centieiro, CIO, Maverick Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
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Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
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Hong Kong, 10th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is honored to have Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation onboard as Speaker & VIP Lounge Sponsor.
Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation is dedicated to fostering the development, adoption, and sustainability for the Kaspa ecosystem. Kaspa utilizes the GHOSTDAG protocol, a generalization of Nakamoto Consensus, and is the fastest Proof-of-Work network that will soon enable native programmability. Read more at: https://kaspafoundation.org
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
Hong Kong, 9th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is proud to welcome BytePlus as a Gold Sponsor.
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Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
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Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
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Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Phil Kang, CEO, ZR Financial Group
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Robert Lui, Deloitte China Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader; Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
DIAO Zhihai, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC
Gavin Wang, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
David Lee, Chairman, Global FinTech Institute
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
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