I have been involved in crypto long enough to distinguish a hype machine from something that genuinely has potential. So, when I initially came upon EarnPark, I didn’t hurriedly move. The name seemed to stick around on ICO trackers, Telegram groups, and some Arbitrum-focused DeFi threads I follow. Of course, this caught my attention.
The offer? A yield platform on Arbitrum providing structured token sales, reasonable valuations, and a roadmap not giving out the vibes of “Lambo season”—which, frankly, I found quite refreshing.
But is EarnPark really genuine? Or, is it just another well-dressed rug pulled off waiting for the exit liquidity?
I decided to thoroughly investigate all the aspects of the token sale, the team’s method of raising funds, their progress plan, tokenomics, and, above all, what they kept silent about for the last few days.
This is my opinion without any sugar coating.
First Impressions Matter
Why not go for the very fundamental details?
EarnPark is a DeFi initiative that is planning to implement its idea in Arbitrum, which, by the way, is quite a good point in its favor in my opinion. If you are coming out on Arbitrum, it means you want to be among more sane people than those you find on BSC. The price of gas is low, the users are a bit more savvy, and the noise is not too loud.
They’ve organized their token sales into several rounds:
- The private contributors started investing in 2022.
- Public sales (Tier 1 and Tier 2) were conducted at the beginning of this year at $0.01/token.
- Tier 3 will be on August 29, 2025, at $0.013/token.
They have already raised more than $2.5 million through private and public rounds. From what I see, they didn’t spend it all on marketing. The website is simple, the tone is moderate, and they aren’t shouting about 1000% APYs. This is a good sign.
What Made Me Take It Seriously
1. The Fundraising Timeline
The fact that most of their funds come from very different sources and they have been raising such an amount for over three years is a solid proof that this isn’t a project that popped up overnight. So, it’s not like those “pop-up” protocols from the 2021 bull run where a landing page was created, fake followers were bought, and $3M were raised overnight.
On the contrary, the company made it possible to raise:
- $450K in 2022 (Initial Contributors)
- $500K in 2023 (Pre-Seed A)
- $250K in 2023 (Pre-Seed B)
- $500K in 2024 (Pre-Seed C)
- $625K and $107K in early 2025 from Tier 1 and 2 ICOs
This is the type of capital raising plan that is rare in DeFi. It almost looks like a typical startupâslow and steady, which I admire.
2. The Vesting Schedule
One of the major signs of a scam project is when they release tokens at TGE and early investors are allowed to dump everything on retail. It is not the case here.
Below is the distribution schedule for Tier 3 for EarnPark:
- 12.5% unlocked at TGE
- 3-month cliff
- 9-month vesting
Explanation: There won’t be a huge dump on day one. This both protects new investors and indicates that the team is contemplating long-term plans.
But Let’s Be Real — Some Red Flags
I am not going to pretend that everything is perfect. I have some concerns.
1. No Public Team Info
There isn’t such a thing as a team page, no LinkedIn profiles, no bios. That doesn’t necessarily mean it is a scam—there are a lot of pseudonymous teams behind the legit DeFi protocols that released their products—but it does mean that you rely on code and reputation rather than on people.
If things end up badly, you do not have anyone to blame.
2. No Audit Links
If it is hidden somewhere, I was not able to locate smart contract audits either on the website or in the whitepaper. It is a project that deals with yield strategies and staking mechanics, and that is very risky. I would not put my money at stake unless I am ready to lose it until an audit is released.
3. Vague Use Case
They promise “yield strategies” and “efficient DeFi stacking,” but they don’t make it clear how they are going to come up with gains. Are they making vaults? Are they using real-world assets? Will there be DAO governance?
Not clear as of now.
My Final Thoughts: Is EarnPark Legit?
This is what I think, to tell you the truth:
✅ Yes, it is not a fork of some copy-paste project with a Telegram group and vaporware promises. The funding timeline is legit. The token sale mechanics are legit. The vesting schedule is well thought out.
❌ But it is not 100% trustless yet. I would feel better if there was an audit I could see. I would know more about the team if not the governance structure at least. I want to be sure about what the product is going to look like after TGE.
I would throw in a few hundred dollars on Tier 3, wouldn’t I? Certainly. The small FDV (~$13M) and low float at the time of the jump make it an attractive idea as a pastime speculative wager.
Would I put everything on it? Not before I witness more openness and a working protocol.
TL;DR — Is EarnPark Legit?
Maybe. However, you should view it as a high-risk investment in an early-stage startup rather than as a blue-chip token.
If you are inclined to access Tier 3, then you should first ensure that your wallet is on Arbitrum, keep close watch on their updates, and don’t FOMO blindly. Doing your homework is what really pays in crypto—great rewards for the diligent and great punishments for the lazy.
I would be happy to provide you with a follow-up when the smart contracts are live, or the team has released more info.
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