We are officially announcing the launch of Clout Scoop’s $CLOUT, the native token of Clout Scoop, a pioneering Web3-native independent journalism platform. The token will be launched through the LaunchCoin Launchpad, following a fair and open model that allows full public participation.

[Contract address will be updated post-launch]

Unlike conventional launches, $CLOUT is not just a token. It is the foundation of a decentralized media revolution. It represents a new structure for funding, governing, and sustaining an independent news platform without relying on corporate influence, centralized control, or private funding.

Founded in 2021 and operational since 2022, Clout Scoop quickly emerged as a credible, non-promotional media outlet within the crypto, NFT, and Web3 space. We were among the first platforms to commit to unbiased news, free from paid press releases and sponsored hype. Our stories were built on facts, interviews, and real narratives, not marketing budgets.

Between 2022 and late 2024, Clout Scoop published thousands of news articles and long-form reports, many of which were cited across major crypto communities.

Despite being monetized and sustainable at a basic level, the prolonged bear market and limited scaling capital forced us to pause operations in December 2024. However, our core mission to deliver transparent, community-first journalism remained unchanged.

The Spark That Led to $CLOUT

Earlier, a social media manager from our internal team conducted an unauthorized but harmless test using the LaunchCoin platform. This test involved launching a trial token with the ticker $CLOUT to evaluate the Launchpad’s infrastructure.

The test was called off immediately for two main reasons:
1. The name $CLOUT was already in use by other unrelated tokens, including memecoins, which could easily create confusion.
2. The test generated unexpected attention and assumptions of a formal launch, which we were not prepared to support at that moment.

Though unintended, this incident sparked serious internal discussion. It showed us the relevance and latent support Clout Scoop still holds in the community. Most importantly, it revealed an overlooked opportunity to rebuild our media platform through community governance and decentralized economics.

Not Just a Token, a Framework for Independent Media

$CLOUT is the official token of the Clout Scoop ecosystem and will play a central role in the rebuilding and decentralization of the platform. It is designed with practical, long-term utility, not short-term speculation.

This token will be the first to directly fund independent reporting in the Web3 world, governed by the community it serves.

Why Independent Journalism Matters More Than Ever

Web3 is rooted in decentralization, but ironically, most crypto media remains centralized, biased, and driven by advertisers or venture capitalists.

Over time, we’ve observed how information in the crypto space can often follow familiar patterns:
• Articles that blur the line between journalism and promotion
• Market narratives that tend to favor visibility over substance
• Promising initiatives that go unnoticed simply because they lack marketing reach

Clout Scoop was built to offer an alternative. Our approach to journalism is grounded in values that reflect the Web3 ethos:
• To cover projects based on merit, not momentum
• To highlight voices that are building quietly but meaningfully
• To ensure the platform is shaped by its readers, not influenced by advertisers
• To align our editorial integrity with the same principles that power blockchain: openness, transparency, and proof over promise

$CLOUT is how we turn that belief into infrastructure. A future where news is crowd-funded, journalist-driven, and immune to centralized pressure.

Transparency First: Our Commitments

We have seen how fast skepticism can spread in crypto. That is why we are stating our transparency policies clearly from day one:
• No team allocation. No tokens will be reserved or pre-purchased by team members or insiders.
• No private sales. Every token will be distributed through a public, fair launch with no whitelist or early access.
• No manipulation. There will be no backdoor trading, stealth dumping, or manipulated price action.
• Revenue-driven buyback model. Twenty percent of all Clout Scoop platform revenue will be used to buy back $CLOUT from the market, reinforcing long-term value and reducing reliance on token speculation.

This is not a fundraising token. It is a community coin, representing shared ownership in a shared platform.

Before Any FUD Is Created

We understand there was confusion following the test token release. We want to be fully transparent:
• The $CLOUT test was initiated by a staff member without public coordination. It was immediately shut down once unintended speculation began.
• There are multiple unrelated tokens using the name CLOUT. To avoid brand dilution, we will strictly associate this token with Clout Scoop, the news outlet, and not with any other projects.
• While our social media handles evolved during 2021, when we focused on educational outreach, Clout Scoop has used the same verified branding since 2022 and has no connection to any financial product prior to this launch.

We are not hiding behind hype or influencer endorsements. We are showing up with transparency and intent.

A Token Beyond Hype

This token means more to us than marketing or momentum. It reflects our vision, our struggle, and our responsibility.

We believe:
• A real media brand does not need promotion. Our work is our advertisement.
• If the token launch is successful, it will allow us to resume full operations immediately.
• If the launch does not succeed, we will still move forward, but at a slower pace, depending solely on organic growth.

This is a turning point, and we are leaving the decision in the hands of the community. Do you want Clout Scoop to become the first fully independent, community-owned news outlet in Web3?

What’s Next

Following the launch of $CLOUT, we plan to:
• Begin hiring journalists, editors, fact-checkers, and developers within two weeks
• Release a redesigned platform with integrated token mechanics, editorial voting, and user analytics
• Launch a native app for iOS and Android, offering real-time updates, token rewards, and governance features
• Embed $CLOUT across our site, replacing external ads with token-based placements and community campaigns
• Fundraise only through $CLOUT, if ever needed. The entire stake in Clout Scoop remains with the original creators. If funding becomes necessary, $CLOUT will be the sole gateway, ensuring alignment with the community

Conclusion

Clout Scoop is not just returning. It is evolving. With $CLOUT, we aim to build the first on-chain, token-powered, independent news outlet in crypto history.

This is not just a story about a token. It is about who controls the narrative in Web3 and how we can put that power back in the hands of the people.

If you believe in open information, fair media, and decentralized governance, we invite you to be part of the next chapter.

$CLOUT is the token. Clout Scoop is the movement. The future of journalism is decentralized. Let us write it together.

The Clout Scoop Team