YAP rolls out Podium mode, with the top three taking 50%, 30%, and 20% of allocation

YAP has introduced a new launch format called Podium mode, changing how round allocations are distributed. According to an update shared by the official account on X, the model no longer spreads allocation across all participants. Instead, only the top three ranked participants receive shares. The first-place participant gets 50%, second place receives 30%, and third place takes 20%. The update came as Creator Fee mechanics draw more attention and PONS is being revisited as a value-capture tool for underlying Launchpad infrastructure. The new setup also adds a competitive element to the leaderboard, shifting participation away from broad distribution and toward rank-based rewards. No additional details were provided in the brief update cited by Odaily.