# P00LS

> P00LS is a community-first Web3 protocol that lets creators and brands launch their own cryptocurrency token, distribute it to fans, and reward on-chain engagement across platforms. Founded in 2021 by Hugo Renaudin, the company turns audiences into token-holding communities, giving creators data and tools to map, reward, and grow their most active supporters. Backers include Acrew Capital, Maveron, and Kima Ventures, and early adopters range from footballer Ronaldinho to TIME and Ed Banger Records.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Miami, Florida, United States
- **Founders:** Hugo Renaudin (Co-Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~25 employees
- **Products:** Creator Tokens, P00LS Protocol / Decentralized Exchange, Creator Worlds, Community Mapping & Analytics, Composable Rewards
- **Notable:** Launched its first creator token in December 2021., Signed footballer Ronaldinho for creator token $RON in April 2022., Launched Creator Worlds and a decentralized exchange reaching $20M+ combined market cap within 24 hours in October 2022.

## Products & services

- **Creator Tokens** — Custom ERC20 tokens creators and brands launch to represent and reward their community, distributable via airdrops and earnable through engagement.
- **P00LS Protocol / Decentralized Exchange** — On-chain infrastructure to distribute, earn and trade creator tokens, with the $00 governance token at the center.
- **Creator Worlds** — Branded portals where fans discover, earn and interact with a creator's token and gated content, events and NFTs.
- **Community Mapping & Analytics** — Holder insights and on-chain supporter analytics that let creators see who holds, engages and shows up across platforms like Lens, Sound.xyz and beyond.
- **Composable Rewards** — Rules that reward fans for actions such as holding NFTs, following, or engaging - across Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum and Optimism.

## Achievements

- Launched its first creator token in December 2021.
- Signed footballer Ronaldinho for creator token $RON in April 2022.
- Launched Creator Worlds and a decentralized exchange reaching $20M+ combined market cap within 24 hours in October 2022.
- Raised $18M in total funding from investors including Acrew Capital and Maveron.
- Built a roster of cultural partners spanning sports, music, fashion and media.

## Latest updates

- **2021-12** — P00LS launches its first creator token.
- **2022-04** — Ronaldinho launches creator token $RON on P00LS.
- **2022-10** — P00LS launches Creator Worlds and decentralized exchange, hitting $20M+ combined market cap in 24 hours.
- **2023-01** — Company associated with a seed funding milestone bringing total raised to $18M.

## Links

- Website: https://p00ls.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/p00ls/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/p00ls_
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMKyc942jqA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p00ls_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p00ls.io
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@p00ls_

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Last updated: 2026-07-03