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  1. Project Merlin IDO Details
  2. About Project Merlin
  3. Stay Updated
  4. Community Allowlist Spots
  5. ⚠️ Important Information
  6. About Polkastarter
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🧙‍♂️ Project Merlin IDO is Coming to Polkastarter!

Written by:
Ilknur Gubel
Published
September 13, 2025
Updated
April 10, 2026

$MRLN Allowlist on Polkastarter is now OPEN!

We’re excited to announce that the allowlist for Project Merlin, a modular DAO-powered Web3 ecosystem, is now officially OPEN on Polkastarter! This is your chance to join one of the most feature-rich and community-driven platforms launching this year.

Ready to join? Follow the steps below to secure your spot in the $MRLN IDO.

👉 Apply to the Project Merlin IDO here:
https://polkastarter.com/projects/Project-Merlin

Project Merlin IDO Details

  • Allowlisting starts: Today
  • Allowlisting ends & KYC opens: 15 September
  • KYC closes: 15 September at 08:00 UTC
  • $MRLN Token Sale (IDO): 15 September
     → 14:00 PM UTC (Guaranteed Round)
     → 17:00 UTC (FCFS Round)
  • TGE: 16 September at 13:00 UTC
  • Token Unlock: 16 September at 13:10 UTC

About Project Merlin

Project Merlin unifies crowdfunding, freelance gig work, community engagement, and IDO launches, all governed by a DAO and powered by the $MRLN token.

With its modular infrastructure, Project Merlin enables startups to fundraise, hire talent, grow communities, and launch tokens without leaving the platform.

Key features include:

  • Vote2Earn governance through community NFTs
  • Monthly and strategic grant systems (Camelot & Excalibur)
  • Cross-chain support via the Merlin Bridge (EVM + Solana)
  • Sustainable tokenomics & treasury-backed rewards
  • Platforms like Raven Message, Freelify, Taskium & Funddex

Stay Updated

All further announcements, updates, and allowlist opportunities will be shared via these channels:

Community Allowlist Spots

Polkastarter will be hosting a community AMA on our official Telegram channel where participants can win allowlist spots for Project Merlin. Follow our socials for the date and time announcement!

To qualify (random selection, not guaranteed):

  1. Visit polkastarter.com
  2. Connect your wallet
  3. Create your user profile
  4. Apply to the Project Merlin IDO here:
    👉 https://polkastarter.com/projects/Project-Merlin

⚠️ Important Information

Learn more about how to participate in a Polkastarter IDO here.

Note: Citizens from the following countries are excluded from the IDO:
American Samoa, Belarus, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, South Sudan, Syria, USA, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

About Polkastarter

Polkastarter is a fully decentralized protocol for launching new ideas. Our curation process and industry access enable us to offer the best new projects in blockchain and digital assets. With Polkastarter, decentralized projects can raise awareness, build a loyal community, and receive long-term support. Users of the platform will be able to participate in a secure and compliant environment and use assets both in and beyond the current ERC20 standard.

Content Writer
B.A. in Sociology, Istanbul Aydın University

Iggy is a Web3 content strategist and writer with over 8 years of experience in the crypto space. She spent 4 years at TokenSuite, a leading Web3 marketing agency, where she produced content across 200+ projects including Biconomy and Natix Network, helping teams communicate complex blockchain concepts clearly and build engaged communities at scale.

Beyond agency work, Iggy has independently run content and marketing campaigns for projects like Oppi Wallet and Ta-da, covering everything from editorial and brand positioning to event coverage and video production. She brings genuine hands-on experience to everything she writes.

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