> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.metaple.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.metaple.finance/ifo-initial-farm-offering.md).

# IFO (Initial Farm Offering)

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&#x20;The project gets the MLX, MetapleSwap burns the participation fees MLX. **You get the tokens.**

1. 1.**You will need MLX** to participate.
2. 2.**You will need iMLX** to participate in Public Sales.
3. 3.**You will need to meet certain requirements** to participate in Private Sales.

Learn [how to participate in IFO](https://app.gitbook.com/s/Yj8K1iRGYGHWb8huGnQe/).

## **How to participate in an IFO** <a href="#how-to-participate-in-an-ifo" id="how-to-participate-in-an-ifo"></a>

Before Sale:

1. 1.Complete your MetapleSwap profile setup.
2. 2.Buy MLX tokens
3. 3.Lock MLX in the MLX Lock pool to get iMLX.

During Sale:

1. 1.While the sale is live, commit your MLX tokens to buy the IFO tokens

After Sale:

1. 1.When the sale is complete, claim the IFO tokens you've bought.
2. 2.Done! In the case of an overflow you can reclaim your remaining MLX tokens.

## What happens if the IFO doesn't raise all the funds targeted? <a href="#what-happens-if-the-ifo-doesnt-raise-all-the-funds-targeted" id="what-happens-if-the-ifo-doesnt-raise-all-the-funds-targeted"></a>

The sale will proceed as normal, and all funds contributed will be spent.

## Want to launch your own IFO? <a href="#want-to-launch-your-own-ifo" id="want-to-launch-your-own-ifo"></a>

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