Virtuals Protocol has launched a new multi-path system for agent token launches, introducing three core models: Pegasus, Unicorn, and Titan. These models are designed to cater to agent teams at different stages of development, aiming to enhance flexibility in capital formation, community engagement, and scalability for credible projects.
The introduction of these models addresses specific limitations identified in previous frameworks like Genesis. Each model is tailored to meet the needs of builders, focusing on shared liquidity and aligned ownership within the ecosystem. This launch follows earlier efforts by Virtuals Protocol in 2024 and 2025, which prioritized discovery and fairness in the token launch process.
The Pegasus model is aimed at early-stage projects that require quick distribution and market feedback. By utilizing bonding curves, it ensures transparent price discovery and directs most of the supply to liquidity pools. Notably, there are no reserved allocations or fundraising mechanisms, and tokens automatically transition to Uniswap once liquidity thresholds are met. This approach emphasizes market interest in the agents being launched.
Meanwhile, the Unicorn model is designed for builders who are ready to raise capital while still maintaining access for the community. This model employs Automated Capital Formation, allowing team tokens to be offered for sale only after demonstrating genuine market traction. To safeguard against bot manipulation during initial trading, built-in protections are established, with initial volatility redirected into buybacks to bolster liquidity.
Founders do not receive upfront funds; instead, they earn capital as their agents increase in value, effectively linking fundraising to actual usage. This model allows for funding to scale between $2 million and $160 million in fully diluted valuation.
The Titan model caters to larger teams with existing products and institutional backing. It bypasses bonding curves, establishing fixed launch conditions that include a minimum valuation of $50 million and $500,000 worth of VIRTUAL paired with liquidity at the time of token generation. This structure allows for customizable tokenomics and trading taxes capped at 1%, providing immediate liquidity and straightforward entry for qualified builders.
Additionally, the protocol is evolving with products like VPay, a neobank enabling users to spend agent tokens through established payment networks. Virtuals Protocol is also venturing into robotics through a partnership with OpenMind, which aims to integrate software agents with physical robots, further propelling the agent economy.
Following these significant developments, the VIRTUAL token has experienced a notable price increase, recently rising by 5.7% to $1.11, with a staggering 63% surge over the past week.
