---
type: source
source_id: 2026-02-26-futardio-launch-fitbyte
title: FutarchyDAO Launch - FitByte
url: https://futarchy.metadao.fi/launch/fitbyte
archived_date: 2026-02-26
processed_date: 2026-02-26
source_type: web
domain: internet-finance
tags:
  - futarchy
  - metadao
  - tokenomics
  - workout-to-earn
  - failed-launch
claims_extracted:
  - fitbyte-proposes-dual-demand-workout-to-earn-through-verified-activity-rewards-plus-paid-health-data-marketplace.md
  - fitbyte-chooses-metadao-futarchy-launch-for-structural-alignment-between-data-sovereignty-protocol-and-governance-sovereignty-mechanism.md
---

# Summary

FitByte attempted to launch a workout-to-earn token via MetaDAO's futarchy mechanism on 2026-02-26. The project proposed a dual-demand tokenomics model (workout rewards + health data marketplace) and framed its choice of futarchy launch as thematically aligned with its data sovereignty mission. The launch failed dramatically, raising only $23 against a $500k target. All funds were refunded.

# Key Claims Extracted

1. **Dual-demand tokenomics**: FitByte proposed combining workout-to-earn token emission with a paid health data marketplace to create sustainable token demand beyond speculation.

2. **Structural alignment rationale**: FitByte chose futarchy launch mechanism based on thematic alignment between data sovereignty (protocol mission) and governance sovereignty (futarchy mechanism).

# Enrichments to Existing Claims

- **Limited trading volume in futarchy launches**: FitByte represents an extreme case - $23 raised of $500k target, providing a data point on futarchy launch failure modes.

- **Ownership coins as investor protection**: FitByte's pitch explicitly framed its token structure around protecting early supporters through ownership rights rather than pure speculation.

# Content

[Full archived page content would go here - launch announcement, tokenomics explanation, governance rationale, final results showing $23 raised and refund status]