PancakeSwap has announced the launch of a new IDO (Initial DEX Offering) launchpad known as CakePad. CakePad will provide initial access to new tokens before they are listed on the first exchange. This news was relayed by BSCNews on X on 6 October 2025 at 07:59 UTC.
🚨JUST IN: @PANCAKESWAP launches CakePad, “new and improved” platform offering early access to new tokens before exchange listing
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Platform Overview PancakeSwap
PancakeSwap is one of the top decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the BNB chain. This facilitates swapping tokens, providing liquidity, and yield farming. The native token CAKE controls many features of the platform. PancakeSwap releases version 3 (V3), enabling capital to be focused and increasing capital efficiency in active price ranges by up to 4,000x over V2. In recent years, the company has faced various financial crises, especially in the international market, but the demand for its services remains.<|human|>The company has experienced various financial crises over the past few years, especially in overseas markets, although its services are still in demand.
What CakePad offers
CakePad will use a tiered system tied to its governance token CKP to enable early participation in token launches. Users can access IDO by staking CAKE or liquidity provider tokens. CakePad is connected to PancakeSwap’s liquidity pool and will be able to transfer PancakeSwap-issued tokens directly to the DEX market. The new and improved tagline refers to improvements to the previous mechanism for launching PancakeSwap.
This announcement is likely to mark the beginning of a public sale and token listing period by CakePad. Previous stages of development were partnership building, auditing, and KYC. The timing suggests that CakePad could start hosting the project on release day or soon. The multi-chain design means that CakePad may be compatible with other blockchains (not just the BNB chain).
Competition and Market Impact.
Cryptocurrency BNB is trading close to its value of 1,164.53 (according to the latest exchange data), making it a bullish market. The Bull Cycle Launchpad is especially popular for upcycling. Platforms that compete with CakePad include Polkastarter, Seedify, and other IDO services. The advantages are PancakeSwap’s existing user base, low transaction costs (0.25 percent), and high liquidity in the BNB ecosystem.
Launchpad is a dangerous adventure. The project may fail or become a pump-and-dump plan. Early access is skewed toward speculative buyers who need to check tokenomics, developer reputation, and smart contract audits. CakePad’s smart contracts must be resilient to vulnerabilities. Token launches may be subject to regulatory scrutiny in certain jurisdictions.
