Space Protocol defended its recent public token sale after demand surged past $20 million, significantly exceeding the $2.5 million target widely discussed ahead of the offering. The Solana-based project said the figure represented a soft cap rather than a hard limit and rejected comparisons to other controversial crypto fundraises.
The team said it ultimately allocated 19.6% of the total token supply to the sale and returned more than $7 million in excess capital. According to Space, the retained funds are intended to support liquidity provision, exchange listings, security audits, and long-term development of its leveraged prediction market platform.
Criticism has continued across social media, with some commentators questioning disclosure practices, marketing tactics, and the backgrounds of the founding team. The episode highlights ongoing sensitivity around token sale mechanics as prediction markets regain traction amid tighter scrutiny of crypto fundraising structures.
