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Become the Emperor of the INK (EOTI) - gain premium visibility on InkyPump’s homepage through a 24-hour reign, earned via competitive daily auctions.

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What is Emperor of the INK?

The Emperor of the INK (EOTI) system allows token projects to claim the throne and gain prominent placement on InkyPump’s homepage through a competitive auction mechanism. The reigning Emperor receives 24 hours of enhanced visibility with an eye-catching animated display that drives trading volume and community engagement.

Homepage Spotlight

Featured placement with animated EMPEROR banner, crown icons, and gradient styling for maximum visibility

24-Hour Duration

Full day of premium visibility until the next daily reset - maximize your exposure window

Live Auctions

Real-time competitive bidding with countdown timers and instant updates for fair competition

Flexible Payments

Pay with ETH directly or any token (automatically converted to ETH) for seamless bidding

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How to Participate

Access the Auction

Look for the “Claim the Throne” or “Become Emperor” button on the InkyPump homepage to start your bidding journey for the EOTI crown.

Enter Token Details

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Required Information:
  • Token Contract Address: Must be a valid, deployed token
  • Token Validation: System automatically fetches token name, symbol, and details
  • Trading Status: Token must have trading enabled

Place Your Bid

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Bidding Process:
  • View Current Bid: See the minimum amount needed to win
  • Choose Payment Method: ETH or select from available tokens
  • Automatic Conversion: Non-ETH tokens are quoted and swapped instantly
  • Wallet Connection: Connect your wallet and confirm the transaction

Monitor & Win

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Auction Timeline:
  • Live Updates: Real-time bid tracking and countdown timer
  • Next Boost Timer: Shows time remaining until next auction period
  • Winning Confirmation: Successful bidders see immediate confirmation
  • Homepage Feature: Token appears with BOOSTED styling within minutes

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Auction Mechanics

Dutch Auction System: The Emperor of the INK uses a unique Dutch auction mechanism where prices start high and decrease over time until someone bids.

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Dutch Auction System

  • Auction Mechanics
  • Bidding Strategy
  • Payment Options
  • Timing & Resets

Dutch Auction Pricing

  • Starting Price: Each auction begins at 0.1 ETH
  • Daily Decay: Price decreases by 0.05 ETH per day
  • Minimum Price: Cannot go below 0.05 ETH (floor price)
  • Bid Doubling: When someone bids, the next auction starts at 2x that bid amount
  • Reset Mechanism: After winning, next day’s auction resets to standard Dutch auction

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Price Examples

Example Scenarios: Understanding how the Dutch auction pricing works in practice.
  • Day 1: Auction opens at 0.1 ETH
  • Day 2: If no bids, price drops to 0.05 ETH
  • Day 3+: Price remains at 0.05 ETH floor
  • Winner Bids: Someone bids at 0.05 ETH and becomes Emperor
  • Previous Bid: Someone won at 0.05 ETH
  • Next Auction: Starts at 0.1 ETH (2x the 0.05 ETH bid)
  • If No Bids: Decays to 0.05 ETH the next day
  • New Winner: Someone bids at current price
  • Previous Bid: Someone won at 0.08 ETH
  • Next Auction: Starts at 0.16 ETH (2x the 0.08 ETH bid)
  • Day 2: Decays to 0.11 ETH
  • Day 3: Decays to 0.06 ETH
  • Day 4: Reaches floor at 0.05 ETH
  • Previous Bid: Someone won at 0.1 ETH (starting price)
  • Next Auction: Starts at 0.2 ETH (2x the 0.1 ETH bid)
  • Daily Decay: -0.05 ETH per day
  • Days to Floor: Takes 4 days to reach 0.05 ETH floor

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Benefits of Being Emperor

Pro Tip: Emperor tokens typically see 3-10x increase in trading activity during their 24-hour reign!

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Enhanced Visibility

Premium Placement

Homepage Hero Section
  • Top-of-page positioning
  • Animated EMPEROR banner
  • Crown and royal visual effects
  • Gradient background styling

Complete Information

Token Details Display
  • Token name and ticker symbol
  • Current market capitalization
  • Funding progress visualization
  • Social media links integration

Direct Trading Access

Seamless User Experience
  • Integrated “Trade Now” button
  • Direct link to token’s trading page
  • No additional steps for users
  • Instant liquidity access

Social Integration

Community Engagement
  • Contract address display
  • Social media link buttons
  • Easy sharing capabilities
  • Enhanced discoverability

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Marketing Impact

Emperor tokens typically see 3-10x increase in trading activity during their reign due to prominent homepage placement and enhanced visibility.
The eye-catching display attracts new users to your token’s community, often resulting in increased social media followers and engagement.
Being featured builds credibility and market recognition, positioning your token as a serious project worth attention.
Stand out from thousands of tokens with premium positioning that captures user attention immediately upon visiting InkySwap.

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Best Practices

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Timing Your Bid

Strategic Timing: Maximize your chances of winning while optimizing cost efficiency with smart bidding strategies.

Monitor Auction Cycles

Track daily reset times and current bid levels to identify optimal bidding windows for maximum value.

Prepare Marketing Materials

Ensure your token has updated social links, descriptions, and community engagement before bidding.

Coordinate with Community

Time your Emperor reign to coincide with major announcements, launches, or community events for maximum impact.

Budget Management

Plan your bidding budget considering the progressive pricing model and potential competition.

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Maximizing Your Emperor Reign

Social Media Coordination

Announce your Emperor status across all social channels to drive maximum traffic during your 24-hour reign

Community Engagement

Encourage your community to visit and trade during your Emperor reign to maximize visibility benefits

Content Preparation

Have announcements ready: graphics, and promotional content to deploy immediately upon winning

Trading Liquidity

Ensure adequate liquidity is available to handle increased trading volume from Emperor exposure

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API Integration

For Developers: Access current Emperor data programmatically through our API endpoint.

EOTI API Endpoint

GET https://inkypump.com/api/eotiReturns the current Emperor of the INK token data including:
  • Token details (name, symbol, address)
  • Market metrics (price, volume, market cap)
  • Bidding information (with includeBidData=true parameter)
View Full API Documentation →

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Emperor auction uses a Dutch auction system:
  • Starting Price: 0.1 ETH for new auctions
  • Daily Decay: Price drops by 0.05 ETH each day without bids
  • Minimum Price: 0.05 ETH floor
  • After a Bid: Next auction starts at 2x the winning bid Monitor the current auction to see the exact price at any moment.
Yes! The system accepts any ERC-20 token and automatically converts it to ETH at current market rates. You’ll see the exact token amount required before confirming your bid.
If someone places a higher bid during the auction period, they become the new leader. You can place a new, higher bid to regain the lead, or wait for the next auction cycle.
Each Emperor reign lasts exactly 24 hours from the time you win the auction. Your token will rule the homepage until the next daily reset.
Your token must have a valid contract address and trading must be enabled. The system automatically validates token eligibility when you enter the contract address.
Auctions follow a daily reset schedule. Check the “Next Emperor In” countdown timer to see exactly when the current reign ends and a new auction for the throne begins.
Ready to claim the throne? Visit InkyPump and look for the “Become Emperor” option to participate in the next auction for the EOTI crown!