Rootstock x KicksPad: User Guide to Funding Innovative Projects

Published on: 7 June, 2024

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.

KicksPad, a platform for investing in cutting-edge blockchain projects, recently announced its integration with Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users a secure and user-friendly platform to democratize access to innovative blockchain projects.

Whether you’re new to cryptocurrency or an experienced investor, this guide will help you navigate KicksPad platform and make the most of the investment opportunities.

Getting Started with KicksPad

Create Your Account

Sign Up: Visit KicksPad.io and click on the ‘Connect wallet’ button.

Fill in your profile information and enter your email.

How to Use KicksPad

Navigating the Dashboard

Upon login, you will see your user dashboard. This area displays your active stakes, upcoming IDOs, and recent transaction history.

Participating in an IDO

To participate in an IDO in the Rootstock ecosystem, you must own some RBTC as it is the native Rootstock token used for transaction gas.

Check this guide to see how you can get some RBTC.

Explore Upcoming Projects: On the main page the list of upcoming IDOs will be soon displayed. Check it daily or subscribe to email notifications in order not to miss the next event.
Have some $RBTC prepared as we may have IDOs that will accept it as the investment token.
Stake $KICKS: Some IDOs require you to stake $KICKS tokens to participate. Ensure you have sufficient $KICKS in your wallet. You can buy it on the main page of the website or on CEX’es where it is listed
Join IDO: Follow the instructions to join the IDO. This may involve staking $KICKS and confirming your participation before the IDO goes live.

Managing Your Investments

Track your active investments and view detailed analytics on your dashboard to manage your portfolio effectively.

Advanced Features

Tier System

KicksPad will have a tier system soon that will reward users based on their level of participation. Higher tiers may offer benefits like early access to IDOs and reduced fees.

Support and Community

Join the Community

Engage with other investors and stay updated on the latest news by joining our community on Telegram, Discord, and X (formerly Twitter).

Keeping Your Account Safe

Always log out from KicksPad when accessing from public or shared computers.