Raise types

Choose the funding model that fits your project

Three distinct raise types, each with different mechanics for fund collection, goals, and refund handling.

Quick comparison

Feature	Fixed Goal	Open-Ended	Pro-Rata
Funding target	Required	Optional (soft cap)	Hard cap
If goal not met	Full refund	Refund if soft cap missed; else keep raised	Full refund
If oversubscribed	Excess rejected	All accepted	Pro-rata allocation
Best for	Clear budget projects	Flexible / ongoing	High-demand launches

Raise type configurations

01 · Fixed goal

Must hit 100% of targetOr backers claim refunds

On successFunds → tranche release

On failure100% refund (claim)

Best forClear budget projects

02 · Open-ended

→ ∞No hard cap

ConditionKeep all funds raised

Soft capOptional minimum

Best forFlexible / ongoing builds

03 · Pro-rata

↳ Overflow

Cap + fair allocation

Hard capRequired (strict limit)

OverflowExcess is claimable

Best forHigh-demand launches

Fixed goal

TypeAll or nothing

On successFunds → tranche release

On failure100% refund (claim)

--Projects with clear, defined budgets
--Products that need minimum viability threshold
--When partial funding isn't useful
--Building trust with risk-averse backers

Claimable refunds

If the goal isn't reached by the deadline, backers can claim their full contribution back from the smart contract. No action needed from the founder.

Open-ended

TypeKeep what you raise

Soft capOptional minimum

On failureRefund only if soft cap missed

--Flexible scope projects that scale with funding
--Ongoing development or content creation
--When any funding helps move forward
--Community-driven projects

Soft cap

Setting a soft cap gives backers confidence that there's a minimum viability threshold. If the soft cap isn't reached, backers can claim refunds just like Fixed Goal.

Pro-rata allocation

Pro-rata

TypeFair distribution

Hard capRequired (strict limit)

OverflowExcess claimable

Example: an oversubscribed raise

Hard cap100 ETH

Total committed200 ETH

Allocation rate50%

Your 10 ETH5 ETH allocated, 5 ETH refunded

--High-anticipated launches likely to oversubscribe
--Fair token distribution across all backers
--Preventing whale domination
--Building broad community ownership

Choosing the right type

Decision matrix

AudienceRisk-averse backers → Fixed Goal · Early adopters → Open-Ended · High demand → Pro-Rata

BudgetNeed minimum amount → Fixed Goal / Soft Cap · Flexible scope → Open-Ended

DemandAnticipate oversubscription → Pro-Rata · Prevent whale domination → Pro-Rata