Vertical Labs
"We don't just advise. We vouch for you."
Most token launches fail. Not because the idea was bad, but because execution was rushed, tokenomics were poorly designed, or the team had no real distribution strategy. They launch into silence, or worse, into a pump-and-dump that kills credibility.
Vertical Labs exists to change that.
What We Do
Vertical Labs is an R&D and execution company that helps high-quality teams design, structure, and launch tokens sustainably. We're not passive advisors collecting fees. We roll up our sleeves and execute alongside our partners, from token design through TGE and beyond.
We primarily work with our own token framework, but we're flexible. Strong utility projects and culturally relevant initiatives are welcome, as long as the team meets our standards for quality, integrity, and execution.
Our support covers the full path to launch:
Structure
Token design, economic modeling, legal routing via partners
Strategy
Positioning, narrative, go-to-market planning
Execution
Community building, launch mechanics, liquidity setup
For qualified teams, we also provide up to $25,000 USDC in ecosystem grants to kick-start development, positioning, and early traction.
Teams that don't need capital but qualify for the Vertical Alliance can still access our execution support and loyalty distribution framework.
Why Teams Choose Us
What we offer is difficult to replicate independently.
A strong execution partner who's done this before. Access to 12,000+ $VERTAI holders and a highly engaged distribution layer. A launch framework that avoids the typical mistakes around liquidity, positioning, and credibility.
This creates early traction, stronger initial distribution, and a real shot at long-term success.
Our Fee
In exchange for capital, expertise, execution support, and distribution, Vertical Labs charges a fee on successful launches. The exact percentage varies by project and scope, but our compensation is always tied to outcomes. We win when you launch properly and build sustainably.
Where the Fee Goes
When a project pays the Vertical Labs fee, that fee flows back into the ecosystem:
25%
Buy $VERTAI on-market and burn
25%
Fund ecosystem benefits and user incentives (credits, discounts, loyalty perks across Vertical products)
50%
Fund ecosystem expansion by launching more products and supporting more founders through Vertical Labs
This creates a compounding loop. The more projects launch through Vertical Labs, the more resources flow into ecosystem growth and token utility expansion. Every successful launch strengthens the foundation for the next one.
How This Benefits $VERTAI Holders
Vertical Labs isn't separate from the ecosystem. It's designed to make $VERTAI the loyalty and participation layer across every launch we support.
Early Access
$VERTAI holders get access to token launches before the public round opens. Depending on the project, this means the early allocation can be partially or significantly filled before most people even hear about it.
Loyalty Airdrops
Every project launching through Vertical Labs commits to a $VERTAI loyalty allocation. Distribution rewards long-term behavior: the more you stake, the longer you stake, and the more you participate in pre-launch activities, the more you receive.
We structure airdrops sustainably through streaming and vesting to reinforce long-term alignment rather than short-term farming.
The Compounding Effect
The more projects launch through Vertical Labs, the more opportunities flow to $VERTAI holders. This turns $VERTAI into more than a utility token for Vertical products. It becomes the key that unlocks ongoing opportunities across a growing ecosystem.
Our Standards
We're selective. Vertical Labs is not a launchpad for everything. It's a curated execution layer for teams that can build, ship, and stay accountable.
Every team goes through KYC and due diligence. Anonymous founders aren't accepted. If a project we launch attempts to harm the community, we support accountability and legal enforcement where possible.
Our reputation is tied to the quality of what we launch. That standard is non-negotiable.
Projects that make it through become part of the Vertical Alliance, publicly endorsed, quality-vetted, and connected to our ecosystem distribution and loyalty utilities.
Ready to Build?
If you're working on something real and want a partner who executes, let's talk.
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