diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md b/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md index 3939e101..7d5375c5 100644 --- a/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md +++ b/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md @@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ MetaDAO's token launch platform. Implements "unruggable ICOs" — permissionless - **2026-03-07** — Areal DAO launch: $50K target, raised $11,654 (23.3%), REFUNDING status by 2026-03-08 — first documented failed futarchy-governed fundraise on platform - **2026-03-04** — [[seekervault]] fundraise launched targeting $75,000, closed next day with only $1,186 (1.6% of target) in refunding status +- **2026-03-05** — [[torch-market-futardio-fundraise]] launched: $75K target for DeFi protocol with formal verification and agent SDK, closed refunding after 1 day ## Competitive Position - **Unique mechanism**: Only launch platform with futarchy-governed accountability and treasury return guarantees - **vs pump.fun**: pump.fun is memecoin launch (zero accountability, pure speculation). Futardio is ownership coin launch (futarchy governance, treasury enforcement). Different categories despite both being "launch platforms." diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/torch-market-futardio-fundraise.md b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market-futardio-fundraise.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1b4a5421 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market-futardio-fundraise.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +--- +type: entity +entity_type: decision_market +name: "Torch Market: Futardio Fundraise" +domain: internet-finance +status: failed +parent_entity: "[[torch-market]]" +platform: "futardio" +proposer: "mrsirg97-rgb" +proposal_url: "https://www.futard.io/launch/5ocdHgwhMwVDzUbE7ctjdkBmP4fauPsVfb2mfUsSmhRD" +proposal_date: 2026-03-05 +resolution_date: 2026-03-06 +category: "fundraise" +summary: "$75K fundraise for marketing and 6-month runway, closed in refunding status" +tracked_by: rio +created: 2026-03-11 +key_metrics: + raise_target: "$75,000" + outcome: "refunding" + duration: "1 day" +--- + +# Torch Market: Futardio Fundraise + +## Summary +Torch Market launched a $75K fundraise on Futardio to fund marketing operations and establish a 6-month runway. The raise included $5K flat for mainnet token bonding (50 SOL) and monthly operational costs covering infrastructure ($540-1540), founder compensation ($3K), marketing ($2K), and marketing team ($6K). The proposal closed after one day in refunding status, indicating insufficient market support. + +## Market Data +- **Outcome:** Failed (Refunding) +- **Target:** $75,000 +- **Duration:** 2026-03-05 to 2026-03-06 +- **Proposer:** mrsirg97-rgb + +## Significance +This represents a failed futarchy-governed fundraise for an operational DeFi protocol with significant technical infrastructure (formal verification, SDK, agent integrations). The rapid closure suggests either insufficient market validation of the business model or poor timing/positioning in the fundraise market. The protocol remains live on mainnet despite fundraise failure, indicating the team is continuing development. + +## Relationship to KB +- [[torch-market]] — parent entity +- [[futardio]] — fundraising platform +- [[MetaDAO]] — underlying futarchy infrastructure +- Demonstrates futarchy-governed fundraise failure mode diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b7e635d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +type: entity +entity_type: company +name: "Torch Market" +domain: internet-finance +status: active +website: "https://torch.market" +twitter: "https://x.com/torch_market" +founded: 2026 +tracked_by: rio +created: 2026-03-11 +key_metrics: + formal_verification: "48/48 kani proof harnesses" + clawhub_downloads: "~4000" + deployment: "devnet/mainnet" +--- + +# Torch Market + +Torch Market is a DeFi protocol combining swap, lending, liquidation, and yield functionality in a single on-chain protocol built on Solana. The protocol is designed for both human and AI agent users, with formal verification of core math operations and an open-source SDK enabling permissionless integration. + +The protocol implements non-extractive economics where all value flows back to the community, with active users earning protocol rewards at 2+ SOL volume per epoch. Token migration to DEX is permissionless and fully funded by each token's treasury. + +## Timeline +- **2026-03-05** — [[torch-market-futardio-fundraise]] launched: $75K target, refunding status +- **2026-03-06** — Fundraise closed without reaching target + +## Relationship to KB +- [[futardio]] — fundraising platform +- Built on [[MetaDAO]] futarchy infrastructure +- Demonstrates agent-first DeFi design pattern + +## Links +- [Website](https://torch.market) +- [Whitepaper](https://torch.market/whitepaper) +- [Formal Verification](https://torch.market/verification.md) +- [Audit](https://torch.market/audit.md) +- [GitHub](https://github.com/mrsirg97-rgb) +- [NPM SDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/torchsdk) +- [Clawhub Skill](https://clawhub.ai/mrsirg97-rgb/torchmarket) diff --git a/inbox/archive/2026-03-05-futardio-launch-torch-market.md b/inbox/archive/2026-03-05-futardio-launch-torch-market.md index 403e38e8..4e20f300 100644 --- a/inbox/archive/2026-03-05-futardio-launch-torch-market.md +++ b/inbox/archive/2026-03-05-futardio-launch-torch-market.md @@ -6,9 +6,13 @@ url: "https://www.futard.io/launch/5ocdHgwhMwVDzUbE7ctjdkBmP4fauPsVfb2mfUsSmhRD" date: 2026-03-05 domain: internet-finance format: data -status: unprocessed +status: processed tags: [futardio, metadao, futarchy, solana] event_type: launch +processed_by: rio +processed_date: 2026-03-11 +extraction_model: "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.5" +extraction_notes: "Source is a futarchy-governed fundraise launch that failed. Created entity pages for Torch Market (company) and the fundraise decision market. No novel claims about futarchy mechanisms or market dynamics — this is purely factual data about a specific launch event. The rapid failure (1 day) is notable but insufficient evidence alone to make claims about futarchy fundraise dynamics without additional context about market conditions or comparable cases." --- ## Launch Details @@ -68,3 +72,13 @@ total: 69k-70k + flat 5k = 70k-75k total - Token mint: `5pFkSJ795Th3eAkvvm8KTc2Y2tFYj8gFCiSrVMjpmeta` - Version: v0.7 - Closed: 2026-03-06 + + +## Key Facts +- Torch Market has 48/48 kani proof harnesses for formal verification +- Torch Market SDK has ~4K downloads on Clawhub +- Torch Market is live on Solana devnet/mainnet +- Torch Market founder has 1K+ followers on X +- Torch Market fundraise targeted $75K for 6-month runway +- Monthly burn rate: $11.5K-12.5K ($540-1540 infra, $3K founder, $2K marketing, $6K marketing team) +- Fundraise closed 2026-03-06 in refunding status