---
type: decision
entity_type: decision_market
name: "SeekerVault: Futardio ICO Launch (2nd Attempt)"
domain: internet-finance
status: failed
parent_entity: "[[seekervault]]"
platform: "futardio"
proposer: "@gbflarcos and @Beardkoda"
proposal_url: "https://www.futard.io/launch/7AMzZD3JZ15FCX2eoC17KgJD5Ywum9J5i7E9BAbgc2vi"
proposal_date: 2026-03-08
resolution_date: 2026-03-09
category: "launch"
summary: "SeekerVault raised $2,095 of $50,000 target (4.2% fill rate) in second Futardio launch attempt for decentralized Seeker phone storage"
tracked_by: rio
created: 2026-03-24
source_archive: "inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md"
---

# SeekerVault: Futardio ICO Launch (2nd Attempt)

## Summary

SeekerVault attempted its second Futardio fundraise to raise $50,000 for decentralized encrypted storage infrastructure targeting 150K+ Solana Seeker phone owners, built on Walrus + Seal. Despite being the highest-committed project in this batch at $2,095, it still fell far short of its $50K target (4.2% fill rate) and triggered refunds. This was SeekerVault's second failed launch on the platform.

## Market Data
- **Outcome:** Failed (Refunding)
- **Total Committed:** $2,095
- **Funding Target:** $50,000
- **Fill Rate:** 4.2%
- **Duration:** 2026-03-08 to 2026-03-09

## Significance

SeekerVault's second failed launch is significant for two reasons. First, it attracted the most capital in this batch ($2.1K), suggesting some genuine investor interest in the Seeker hardware ecosystem play. Second, the repeat failure demonstrates that even projects willing to iterate on the platform cannot overcome Futardio's fundamental liquidity constraints. The project targets a real addressable market (150K+ Seeker devices shipping without decentralized backup), has a working product, and proposed a modest $50K raise -- yet still failed twice.

## Relationship to KB
- [[seekervault]] — parent entity (second launch attempt; first documented in seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md)
- [[metadao]] — ICO platform

## Full Proposal Text

*Source: futard.io, launched 2026-03-08*

## About SeekerVault

Every one of the **150,000+ Solana Seeker phones** ships with 128GB of storage — but zero decentralized backup. Right now, those users are forced onto Google Drive and iCloud. That's insane.

**SeekerVault fixes this.** We're the native encrypted storage layer for Seeker, built on Walrus + Seal. But we're not just a backup tool — we're building the **data monetization protocol** for mobile crypto.

**Here's the vision:**
1. **Encrypted Backup** — Replace iCloud for 150K+ Seeker users. Client-side encryption, decentralized storage. Your keys, your data.
2. **AI Agent Vault** — As AI apps flood the Seeker ecosystem, agents will need persistent, encrypted memory. SeekerVault is the secure storage layer for agent context, model outputs, and private data — where no platform can read, revoke, or mine your AI interactions.
3. **Creator Vaults** — Token-gated content stores where creators sell encrypted files, research, alpha — directly to subscribers. No middlemen. No deplatforming.
4. **Data Marketplace** — A decentralized storefront where anyone can list and sell digital content on-chain.

### Why This Wins

- **150K+ captive users** — Every Seeker owner needs backup. We're the only decentralized option.
- **AI-ready infrastructure** — Mobile AI is exploding. Every on-device agent needs somewhere to store memory, context, and outputs. SeekerVault is that layer — encrypted and decentralized.
- **Working product**
- **Revenue from Day 1** — 20MB free tier → 100GB for $10/month payable in SKR. Subscription revenue feeds the treasury.
- **SKV utility unlock** — Post-funding, we integrate SKV as a payment option with **discounted storage pricing**. Pay with SKV = cheaper plans. Direct buy pressure from real usage.
- **Creator flywheel** — Every creator who shares their Vault link brings new users organically. This is a growth engine, not just a storage tool.

### Why Hold $SKV?

This is what makes SeekerVault a **token play**, not just a utility app:

1. **Discount utility** — Users who pay with SKV get reduced storage pricing. This creates direct, ongoing demand for the token from real users.
2. **Subscription revenue** — Primary payments in SKR feed the treasury. SKV payments add a second revenue stream with built-in buy pressure.
3. **AI storage demand** — As AI agents ship on Seeker, every app that needs encrypted memory drives storage usage. More agents = more subscriptions = more token demand.
4. **Creator economy tax** — % of every storefront transaction flows to the DAO treasury.
5. **150K pre-built TAM** — Seeker owners are already crypto-native. Adoption friction = near zero.
6. **Treasury grows with usage** — More users + more AI agents = more subscriptions = more revenue to the DAO.

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## Use of Funds

| Category | Monthly | Purpose |
|----------|---------|---------|
| Engineering | $4,000 | Core dev: encryption, storage, mobile UX |
| Infrastructure | $3,000 | Walrus nodes, Seal integration, hosting |
| Growth & BD | $1,000 | Seeker community partnerships, creator onboarding |
| **Total** | **$8,000/mo** | |

**Runway: 6+ months** to dApp Store listing + Creator Vaults launch.

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## Roadmap & Milestones

#### Phase 1 — Ship It (Month 1-2)
- Solana dApp Store listing (currently in review)
- Storage subscription live: 20MB free / 100GB Pro
- Auto-sync for Seeker device backup

#### Phase 2 — Creator Economy (Month 3-4)
- Token-gated Content Vaults
- Permissioned sharing via Seal access policies
- Creator analytics dashboard

#### Phase 3 — Marketplace (Month 5-6)
- Data Storefront launch
- SKV-powered marketplace transactions
- Cross-device sync + expanded storage tiers

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## Market & Differentiation

**Target Market:**
- 150K+ Seeker device owners (primary — captive audience, zero competition)
- Web3 creators seeking un-deplatformable content delivery
- Alpha groups needing encrypted distribution

**Why Not Alternatives?**

| | SeekerVault | Google Drive | Arweave | IPFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encrypted by default | Yes | No | No | No |
| Seeker native | Yes | No | No | No |
| Content monetization | Yes | No | No | No |
| Un-deplatformable | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile UX | Yes | Yes | No | No |

**Competitive moat:** We're the ONLY encrypted storage built natively for Seeker hardware. Period.

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## Proof of Work

- **Live product:** [seekervault.xyz](https://seekervault.xyz)
- **Demo videos:**
  - [PDF Preview Demo](https://seekervault.xyz/assets/pdf%20preview%20seekervault.mp4)
  - [Video Upload Demo](https://seekervault.xyz/assets/video%20demo%20seekervault.mp4)
  - [Picture Upload Demo](https://seekervault.xyz/assets/Picture%20upload%20seekervault.mp4)
- **Legal entity:** SeekerVault DAO (Cayman Islands) with B1 Token Transparency Filing
- **dApp Store:** Currently in review for Solana dApp Store listing

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## Why Now?

- **150K+ Seeker devices are shipping NOW** — users are actively searching for backup solutions. First mover wins.
- **dApp Store listing in review** — approval is the catalyst for instant distribution to every Seeker owner.
- **AI-on-mobile wave is just starting** — first mover for encrypted agent storage on Seeker.
- **Zero competition** — no other decentralized storage product exists for Seeker. The window is wide open.

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## Team

Two builders, zero fluff. All execution.

- [@gbflarcos](https://x.com/gbflarcos)
- [@Beardkoda](https://x.com/Beardkoda)

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## Links

- **Website:** [seekervault.xyz](https://seekervault.xyz)
- **X / Twitter:** [@seekervaultxyz](https://x.com/seekervaultxyz)

## Raw Data

- Launch address: `7AMzZD3JZ15FCX2eoC17KgJD5Ywum9J5i7E9BAbgc2vi`
- Token: J4r (J4r)
- Token mint: `J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta`
- Version: v0.7
- Closed: 2026-03-09
