> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sweep.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sweep.finance/ico/how-to-participate-in-the-ico.md). # How to participate in the ICO The Sweep ICO is conducted through a structured **token presale** process within the Sweep platform. Users can participate directly on the platform after logging in through one of the supported access methods, such as Google login, email-based account access, or wallet connection. *** ### **How to access the ICO section** To participate in the Sweep ICO: * Log in to your Sweep account * Check the **ICO section** on the homepage * Select your preferred payment method * Enter the amount you want to purchase * Review the details and confirm the transaction Once the purchase is completed, your participation is recorded automatically within the platform. *** ### **Available payment methods** Users can participate in the ICO using one of the following payment methods: * **Credit card** * **Cryptocurrency** After selecting the payment method, the user simply enters the desired purchase amount and completes the transaction through the platform. *** ### **ICO structure** The Sweep fairlaunch is organized in **three phases**. *** #### **Phase 1** * **Status:** Completed * **Token Price:** $0.01 * **Total Raised:** $200,000 * **Vesting:** 60-day linear vesting starting from the launch date This phase has been completed. *** #### **Phase 2** * **Status:** Active * **Token Price:** $0.02 * **Hard Cap:** $500,000 * **Vesting:** 90-day linear vesting starting from the launch date *** #### **Phase 3** * **Status:** Coming soon Further details will be announced on the platform. *** ### **How linear vesting works** Tokens purchased during the pre-sale are not unlocked all at once.\ Instead, they are released gradually over a defined vesting period depending on the phase. This is called **linear vesting**. #### **Phase 1 vesting** For users who purchased in **Phase 1**, the total purchased amount will be unlocked gradually over **60 days** starting from the launch day. This means: * Each day, the user becomes eligible to claim **1/60 of the total purchased tokens** * The unlocked amount increases day by day * At the end of the 60th day, the full allocation will have been unlocked * After the 60-day period is complete, no further vesting remains *** #### **Phase 2 vesting** For users who purchase in **Phase 2**, the total purchased amount will be unlocked gradually over **90 days** starting from the launch day. This means: * Each day, the user becomes eligible to claim **1/90 of the total purchased tokens** * The unlocked amount increases daily * At the end of the 90th day, the full allocation will have been unlocked * After the 90-day period is complete, the vesting process ends. *** ### **Important notes** * ICO purchases are subject to the vesting rules of the phase in which the purchase was made * Tokens are unlocked gradually, not instantly * Full unlock is completed only when the entire vesting period ends * Users should review the applicable phase terms before participating Sweep does not provide financial or investment advice. Participation in the ICO involves risk and should be evaluated carefully by each user. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sweep.finance/ico/how-to-participate-in-the-ico.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.