CoinTerminal is an open-access crypto IDO launchpad that allows users to join presales without staking a native platform token, investing directly using stablecoins. CoinTerminal's Twitter Score is 102 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of August 2026, ranking #6,982 (top 5%) among 485,005 tracked accounts.
CoinTerminal was founded by Hassan Hatu Sheikh, who previously co-founded DAO Maker and also advises Polkastarter on financial sustainability. The platform launched in 2023 under the Ape Terminal brand before rebranding to its current name. CoinTerminal uses Chainlink VRF for transparent winner selection in IDO allocations and its monthly lottery, and integrates BlockPass for identity verification, which is required only at token claim for contributions up to $5,000 following the removal of upfront KYC requirements in October 2025.
CoinTerminal distinguishes itself through refundable token sales: after a project's token generation event, users have a 24-hour window to claim tokens or receive a full USDT refund if they take no action. The platform says it has distributed over $80M in tokens to users, funded more than 100 ventures, and hosted three 100x token sales in less than 18 months since founding. CoinTerminal reports a user base of more than 650,000 investors across more than 180 countries. Beyond the launchpad, CoinTerminal operates Coin Careers, a Web3-focused career platform. CoinTerminal's account has 185,954 followers as of August 2026 and 3,043 posts, and has been mentioned by 70 accounts a total of 160 times.
CoinTerminal's portfolio includes OrdiBank, Sharpe AI and Y8U.
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