Hello there, and Merry Christmas to everyone!
First of all, I'd like to state that I'm in no way affiliated with Binance, nor am I a large fan of centralized exchanges. I keep the majority of my funds, especially Bitcoin, off exchanges for the known reasons that have been discussed on the forum multiple times, and I'm not going to repeat them again, except for some stablecoins, which aren't a huge amount but still a decent sum of money. So, without further ado, let's return to the subject.
I've been participating in Binance's Launchpool since late July, with the first project that I staked, the coin Pendle. I didn't stake for the whole 30 days it was available in order to have the full picture, but it wasn't worth staking my coins there rather than on a different platform. All other options after that, SEI, Cyber, MEME, Neutron, with the last one being Fusionist (ACE), yielded great results, especially the last one, in which I regret participating only for a day or two.
So far, I've had great returns. Keep in mind that I acknowledge that most of the coins being listed there have no actual purpose, nor do I have faith in them, nor are they to be held for long-term purposes; they're simply pumped due to Binance's intervention, and I'm taking advantage of that. Currently, another coin, NFPrompt, is listed, shortly after ACE was discontinued, and another one was announced today.
I personally believe that if these projects are taken advantage of through Launchpool, it's basically risk-free money. The only thing you're risking is the opportunity cost of the money you're putting into staking.
What are your thoughts? Have you ever tried it before, and if yes, do you believe it's worth a try?
It's interesting to hear about your experiences with Binance's Launchpool, especially given your stance on centralized exchanges. It sounds like you've had some success with the projects you've participated in, despite acknowledging that many of the listed coins may lack long-term viability.
While Launchpool can indeed offer attractive returns in the short term, it's crucial to weigh the risks involved, including the potential for market manipulation and the volatility of newly listed tokens. As you mentioned, the opportunity cost of staking funds should also be considered.