Submit one application per token via the Asset Listing Application Form. We only review assets that come through that form; direct emails, DMs or support tickets are ignored.
No. Kraken never charges a fee to list an asset and there is no paid fast‑track for review. Any third party claiming otherwise is not affiliated with Kraken.
Detailed tokenomics, contract address, on‑chain growth metrics, roadmap, security audit links, team bios and TGE details (if applicable). Concise, verifiable data speeds the review.
We aim to acknowledge complete applications within ~2 weeks. Complex cases can take longer when volumes are high.
1) Asset profile (market cap, liquidity, distribution)
2) Market fit & catalysts
3) Technical/security robustness
4) Regulatory posture in key jurisdictions
5) Community engagement. No single factor is decisive; we take a holistic view.
≈2–6 weeks for most EVM‑compatible tokens once internally approved. Non‑EVM chains or bespoke integrations can extend this window.
Yes – we accept applications pre‑TGE. Approval is contingent on the final contract matching the version reviewed and meeting launch‑ready security/liq standards.
We’re chain‑agnostic but require reliable nodes, established explorers and secure RPC endpoints. Unsupported or novel chains will add engineering lead‑time.
Projects are responsible for engaging qualified market makers. Kraken will coordinate with your chosen MM team during listing week to ensure tight spreads at launch.
Regional availability depends on local regulation. If Legal flags jurisdictional restrictions, certain trading pairs may be geo‑blocked on day one.
Maintain healthy liquidity, publish material updates promptly, and notify Kraken of contract migrations or significant tokenomic changes 30 days in advance. Kraken reserves the right to pause or delist assets that breach these standards.
Yes. Triggers include sustained illiquidity, repeated technical failures, or adverse regulatory actions. We’ll usually offer a remediation window first.
The public Listings Roadmap on kraken.com is the single source of truth for tokens that have cleared internal approval and are moving toward launch.