PancakeSwap Launches Cake.Pad to Expand CAKE Token Utility and Early Access

• PancakeSwap unveils Cake.Pad, replacing IFOs and expanding CAKE token’s utility.
• Cake.Pad strengthens PancakeSwap’s deflationary plan targeting 4% annual CAKE supply reduction.
• CAKE price jumps 15.6% post-launch as trading volume nears $700M and market cap hits $1.3B.

PancakeSwap has launched Cake.Pad, a new platform created to give users early access to upcoming tokens while expanding the overall utility of the CAKE token. The update replaces the older Initial Farm Offerings (IFO) system and eliminates staking or lockup requirements, offering a more flexible approach for participants.

According to PancakeSwap’s official statement, there is no upper limit on the amount of CAKE that can be committed. This format encourages wider participation across multiple token sale events using the same pool of committed tokens. The launch also introduces a more inclusive and straightforward participation model, aligning with the platform’s ongoing efforts to simplify decentralized fundraising.

Cake.Pad Strengthens Deflationary Model for CAKE

The Cake.Pad platform is directly tied to PancakeSwap’s long-term deflationary strategy for the CAKE token. All fees collected during token sale events will be permanently burned, removing tokens from circulation and supporting the exchange’s supply reduction goals. The burning process ensures that the total number of CAKE tokens gradually declines, maintaining scarcity while promoting sustainable growth.

In events where demand exceeds expectations, PancakeSwap will activate a tiered subscription tax mechanism. The tax rate decreases as sales become oversubscribed, balancing user participation while maintaining fair access across all contributors. This feature introduces a dynamic pricing model that adapts to demand without compromising user experience.

The initiative is a core part of CAKE Tokenomics 3.0, PancakeSwap’s broader framework aimed at achieving a 4% annual supply deflation. The plan also seeks to reduce the total supply by 20% by 2030 through continued buyback-and-burn activities. By integrating Cake.Pad into this model, PancakeSwap reinforces the CAKE token’s position at the center of its ecosystem.

CAKE Price Surges 15.6% Following Cake.Pad Launch

The market responded positively to the Cake.Pad announcement. CoinGecko data shows that the CAKE token surged by 15.6% over the past 24 hours, reaching a market capitalization of $1.3 billion. Its trading volume climbed to $697 million, signaling renewed investor attention following the update. The current circulating supply stands at 343 million out of a 450 million total, a figure expected to decline as more tokens are burned through the new system.

According to DeFiLlama data, PancakeSwap generated $53.27 million in revenue during Q3, leading decentralized exchanges with $79.8 billion in September trading volume. Its total value locked (TVL) remains above $2.5 billion, maintaining its status as a leading decentralized finance platform.

PancakeSwap confirmed that Cake.Pad was “built with simplicity, inclusivity, and CAKE utility in mind.” The first round of token launch events will be announced soon, marking the next step in expanding the PancakeSwap ecosystem through the CAKE token economy.