> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wakehacker.gitbook.io/wakehacker/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wakehacker.gitbook.io/wakehacker/tokenomics/launch-success.md).

# Launch Success

## Vader Pre-sale

The Wakehacker token launch was an overwhelming success, with the Vader pre-sale completing in just **55 minutes** and attracting more than **700 participants**. This remarkable achievement is particularly notable as it occurred during the Virtuals bear market before the current market peak.

## Market Conditions

The pre-sale's rapid completion despite challenging market conditions demonstrates strong community confidence in Wakehacker's vision and technology. The successful launch during a bearish period for Virtuals, followed by the subsequent market recovery, positioned early supporters advantageously as the market entered its current uptrend phase.

## Launch Timeline

* **Pre-sale Start**: The Vader pre-sale began as scheduled
* **Pre-sale Completion**: Concluded in just 55 minutes
* **Participant Count**: Over 700 participants joined the pre-sale
* **Market Context**: Launched during Virtuals bear market, preceding the current market peak