what's Clutch Markets?
Clutch Markets is a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace designed for trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and tokens across multiple blockchain networks, including ApeChain, Arbitrum, and Sanko. It operates as an over-the-counter (OTC) desk, enabling direct swaps between users for NFTs, tokens, or NFT-for-NFT trades without intermediaries, leveraging smart contracts for secure, on-chain execution. The platform also integrates prediction markets where users can create and participate in markets, earning rewards through staking and liquidity provision. In addition to trading, Clutch Markets supports an ecosystem with features like revenue sharing from platform fees distributed to stakers, and NFT collections such as Clutch Puppies on ApeChain that provide holder benefits across platforms. Its native token, $CLX, powers governance, staking, and participation in prediction pools, fostering a community-driven environment for degens and traders focused on alpha generation and decentralized finance (DeFi) utilities.
Clutch Markets launches First Contact project 4/16, sending NFTs into deep space.
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x.com/clutchmarketsLaunches First Contact project on 2026-04-16, involving sending NFTs into deep space.
Token Generation Event (TGE) for $MARKET is scheduled for February 5, 2026, hosted by Cypher Industries.
Implements a novel tax decay mechanism for the $MARKET token.
Partnered with Kanpai Pandas as their exclusive global betting partner, providing the Kanpai community with priority access and early-stage benefits.
Launches Secret Santa Party for trustless peer-to-peer trading and begins V4 platform updates.
Platform recruits users to test prediction market app on Arbitrum and ApeChain.
Clutch Markets participates as a featured dApp in Bantr.fun leaderboard campaign alongside OpenSea, MagicEden, CamelotDEX, and other major projects where users climb ranks through social posting and on-chain activity.
Launched Clutch Perps, a perpetual futures exchange for NFTs, on Orderly Network on March 4, 2026, on ApeChain and Otherside metaverse, funding NFT collection buybacks via trading fees routed to Meebits, Foxy Fam, and Bored Ape Yacht Club communities.
Launched Anvil and $K9 token, coinciding with Pixel Pups NFT mint completion, offering free NFTs on Ethereum to Clutch Puppies holders trading $100 on Clutch Perps by 2026-03-14, and allowlist for BAYC, MAYC, HVMTLs, Meebs, Quirkies holders. Also launched Wallet Whitelist Wizard, helping new projects allowlist wallets based on holder behavior.