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Startups don't just launch.
They fight for attention.
Traditional startup directories are link graveyards where 10,000 products compete for zero traffic. LaunchWar was built on a single realization: attention is not distributed equally. It is backed by conviction. By turning visibility into a transparent, competitive signal, founders earn real exposure measured in outbound clicks.
The 4 Laws of the Arena
01
Rank = Confirmed Bid
The leaderboard is 100% mathematical and transparent. No hidden algorithm, no favoritism. Your position is determined solely by the sum of confirmed bids on your product.
02
Measurable Attention
Every position generates real impressions and real outbound clicks to your site, tracked in real time. You don't just hope for visibility — you measure it.
03
The 24h Crown
The #1 position belongs to the highest bid placed in the last 24 hours. The crown erodes over time, forcing active competition. You stay at the top only if you prove it.
04
Instant Dethronement
Any competitor can overtake you at any moment. As soon as you lose your rank, an instant alert lets you counter-bid and reclaim your position.
The Loop
01
SUBMIT
Enter a category
02
COMPETE
Get listed publicly
03
BID
Place a public bid
04
RISE
Rank by bids
05
DEFEND
Protect your rank
06
GET ATTENTION
Earn clicks
@hafid_bas
Solo builder & software engineer, creator of LaunchWar
“Built for founders who believe their product deserves real attention, not a silent graveyard listing.”
Rules of the Arena
- →Rankings are determined by cumulative confirmed bids, not individual bid size
- →You must bid at least $1 above the current total to overtake
- →The product owner can bid first, but cannot bid after others have joined (unless defending via outbid)
- →Each product tracks outbound clicks via analytics events
- →Leaderboards update automatically — 24h and all-time boards
Why $50 on LaunchWar beats $2,000 in Google Ads
Google Ads
Cold traffic. Wasted spend.
You pay per click from strangers who didn't ask to see your product. CAC climbs. Attribution fades. Most budget disappears into untargeted impressions.
LaunchWar
Intent-driven. Measurable.
Visitors arrive because they want to discover new startups. Every bid earns you verified outbound clicks from builders, investors, and early adopters — not cold traffic.
Ready to claim your position?
The arena is open. The leaderboards are live. Your competitors are already bidding.