Built on bonding curves, powered by $COTI, and integrated with Carbon DeFi, Zinko brings a new era of community-driven token creation to the COTI ecosystem.

TL;DR

• Zinko.Fun is the first-ever launchpad built natively on the COTI network.
• Anyone can create a token in minutes using a bonding curve system.
• Tokens are priced in $COTI, boosting its utility and adoption.
• Launchpad liquidity migrates to Carbon DeFi once caps are reached.
• Zinko is designed for culture coins, memes, experiments, and speculative projects. Also the Zinko token is live and already tradable
• This project positions COTI as a hub for fun and community finance.

Zinko.Fun is the first native launchpad on COTI, introducing a new layer of experimentation and community engagement. Unlike traditional token launch platforms that often require private sales, VC involvement, or complex onboarding, Zinko is permissionless.

That means anyone - whether they're a meme creator, a developer testing an idea, or a community experimenting with narratives - can launch their own token directly on COTI. Zinko is built for degens, builders, and communities who see crypto as more than just finance. It's about culture, fun, and speculation - all secured on-chain.

How Zinko Works

The magic of Zinko lies in its bonding curve system. Instead of presales or hype cycles, token prices are determined by on-chain supply and demand logic.

• Creators set a bonding curve → this defines how token prices rise as more tokens are minted. (At the time of writing this article (currently), the Creator cannot set the bond)
• Users mint with $COTI → every new buyer pushes the price up as supply grows.
• At a cap (e.g., 16K market cap) → liquidity migrates seamlessly into Carbon DeFi, where free-market trading begins.

This ensures projects launch with built-in liquidity, avoiding the pitfalls of thinly traded tokens or rug-pull presales. Bonding curves = bootstrapping without the middlemen.

Mission and Vision

Zinko's mission is simple: make COTI the most fun and vibrant place to launch community-driven tokens. Not everything in crypto has to be about serious apps or institutional finance. Culture, memes, and speculative experiments are just as important in shaping ecosystems.

By enabling on-chain discovery in its simplest form, Zinko is giving communities the tools to test, play, and build - all while keeping liquidity transparent. 

The Zinko Token - Live and Tradable

One of the most significant aspects of this launchpad is the Zinko token itself, which is already live and available for trading. The Zinko token is already live, and getting started is designed to be as simple as possible. Here’s a quick step-by-step walkthrough:

1. Go to the Zinko website – Visit Zinko.fun
2. Connect your metamask wallet – Click the wallet connect button at the top right and connect your metamask wallet.
3. Find the Zinko Token – Head directly to the token page here: 👉 Buy/Sell Zinko Token
4. Choose Buy or Sell – Enter the amount of $COTI you’d like to swap for Zinko tokens, or vice versa if you want to sell.
5. Confirm the Transaction – Approve the transaction in your wallet, and your Zinko tokens will appear immediately.

Note: Make sure you add COTI'S V2 network to metamask first. 

The process highlights one of Zinko’s core goals: make token trading and creation effortless for anyone, whether they’re a first-time user or an active degen. No complicated steps, no hidden requirements, just straightforward interaction powered by $COTI.

Integration with Carbon DeFi

Every token launched on Zinko eventually flows into Carbon DeFi, the decentralized trading protocol built on COTI by the Bancor team.

Carbon DeFi specializes in advanced order types like limit orders, range orders, and recurring trades, making it a natural fit for Zinko's liquidity. The integration ensures that once bonding curve phases are complete, tokens don't just disappear - they enter a real trading market with depth and advanced tools.

This synergy means:

• $COTI sees higher demand since all launches are priced in it.
• Carbon DeFi gains new liquidity pools.
• Communities benefit from transparent, sustainable token economics.

Creating a Token on Zinko: The Easiest Way Possible

For most people, token creation has always felt intimidating - requiring coding knowledge, audits, and liquidity planning. Zinko strips all that away. Here's how anyone can create a token on Zinko in just a few clicks:

1. Go to Zinko.Fun
2. Connect your wallet.
3. Click on "Create Your Token" in the top bar.
4. Fill in simple details:

• Token Name
• Symbol (e.g., COTI, DOGE, USD1)
• Description
• Upload an image

5. Hit "Create Your Token" → Done.

Within minutes, your token is live on COTI, complete with bonding curve mechanics and future liquidity migration. This process lowers the barrier to entry and makes token creation as easy as setting up a social profile.

Why Zinko Matters for COTI

The launch of Zinko isn't just about fun coins - it's strategically important for COTI's future. Here's why:

Boosts $COTI utility: Every token launch and mint is priced in $COTI.

Brings velocity to the network: The more experiments, the more transaction flow.

Expands culture on-chain: Memes and narratives create stickiness in communities.

Strengthens DeFi: Carbon DeFi gains liquidity as Zinko tokens migrate.

Opens new revenue paths: Some of this activity can loop back into $COTI and $COAI holders.

In short: Zinko makes COTI not just a privacy chain, but also a culture chain.

Launchpads in Web3 - and Why Zinko Is Different

Launchpads are not new in crypto. Many chains and ecosystems have tried them, often with mixed results.
What makes Zinko stand out:

• No presales or VC lockups → Tokens launch directly on-chain.
• Bonding curve pricing → Market sets the value, not insiders.
• Full integration with Carbon DeFi → Ensures liquidity doesn't vanish.
• $COTI as the backbone → Every launch adds value to the ecosystem.
• Focus on memes and culture → Instead of competing with Ethereum or Solana for "serious DeFi," COTI is carving a unique niche.

This model is leaner, more transparent, and more community-driven.

What's Next for Zinko

With Zinko now live, the focus will be on:

• Adoption by meme creators and narrative-driven communities.
• How much $COTI demand increases as launches multiply.
• Liquidity growth on Carbon DeFi from migrated Zinko projects.

If momentum builds, Zinko could become a defining feature of the COTI ecosystem - not just a launchpad, but a culture engine.

Final Thought

Zinko.Fun is a new playground for the COTI community. By making token creation as simple as filling out a form and adding built-in liquidity through bonding curves, it lowers the barrier for builders and injects fresh energy into the ecosystem. For COTI, this means more activity, more use of $COTI, and more culture being built directly on-chain. Whether it’s memes, experiments, or serious ideas, Zinko gives them all a place to start.