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How the Bonding Curve Works

Every token on Emoji Fun launches on a bonding curve — a mathematical formula that determines the price based on supply.

Key Concepts

  • Price increases with buys— More demand = higher price
  • Price decreases with sells— Less demand = lower price
  • Instant execution— No waiting for counterparty
  • Zero slippage— Price is deterministic

The Formula

We use a sigmoid bonding curve, which creates a smooth S-curve for price discovery:

price = basePrice × (1 + (supply / targetSupply)²)

This means early buyers get lower prices, but the curve flattens as it approaches graduation, preventing extreme volatility.

Example

At 0% sold$0.00000001
At 25% sold$0.00000012
At 50% sold$0.00000089
At 75% sold$0.00000234
At graduation (100%)$0.00000850

Benefits

  • Fair price discovery — no manipulation
  • Always liquid — buy/sell anytime
  • Transparent — price is predictable
  • Permissionless — no gatekeepers