From 890284a509ebdcca88b257272cfdb2e7f393caa4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Teleo Agents Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:27:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] rio: extract from 2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md - Source: inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md - Domain: internet-finance - Extracted by: headless extraction cron (worker 5) Pentagon-Agent: Rio --- .../seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md | 63 +++++++++++++++++++ entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md | 1 + ...2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md | 16 ++++- 3 files changed, 79 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..92354c35 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +--- +type: entity +entity_type: decision_market +name: "SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise" +domain: internet-finance +status: failed +parent_entity: "[[seekervault]]" +platform: "futardio" +proposal_url: "https://www.futard.io/launch/7AMzZD3JZ15FCX2eoC17KgJD5Ywum9J5i7E9BAbgc2vi" +proposal_date: 2026-03-08 +resolution_date: 2026-03-09 +category: "fundraise" +summary: "Fundraise for encrypted backup and AI agent storage layer for Seeker phones" +key_metrics: + target: "$50,000" + raised: "$2,095" + outcome: "refunded" + token_mint: "J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta" + token_symbol: "J4r" +tracked_by: rio +created: 2026-03-11 +--- + +# SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise + +## Summary + +SeekerVault attempted to raise $50,000 through Futardio to build encrypted decentralized backup and AI agent storage infrastructure for the 150,000+ Solana Seeker phones in circulation. The project positioned itself as replacing Google Drive/iCloud with Walrus + Seal-based storage, with a roadmap including creator vaults, data marketplace, and AI agent memory storage. The raise failed dramatically, collecting only $2,095 (4.2% of target) before refunding. + +## Market Data + +- **Outcome:** Failed (refunded) +- **Target:** $50,000 +- **Raised:** $2,095 (4.2%) +- **Duration:** 1 day (2026-03-08 to 2026-03-09) +- **Token:** J4r (J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta) + +## Proposed Use of Funds + +- Engineering: $4,000/month +- Infrastructure: $3,000/month (Walrus nodes, Seal integration) +- Growth & BD: $1,000/month +- Total runway: 6+ months to dApp Store listing + +## Significance + +This represents one of the weakest fundraising outcomes on Futardio to date, with less than 5% of target raised. The failure suggests either: + +1. Market skepticism about the 150K Seeker TAM claim +2. Weak product-market fit for decentralized mobile backup +3. Team credibility issues (anonymous builders with minimal proof of work) +4. Poor timing relative to other Futardio launches + +The pitch emphasized AI agent storage as a future revenue stream, but the core value proposition (replacing iCloud for crypto users) failed to attract capital despite the claimed captive audience. + +## Relationship to KB + +- [[seekervault]] — parent company entity +- [[futardio]] — fundraising platform +- [[metadao]] — futarchy infrastructure provider + +Topics: +- [[domains/internet-finance/_map]] diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md index 4051bd6b..398185b0 100644 --- a/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md +++ b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md @@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ The project proposed combining Walrus protocol for decentralized storage with Se - **2026-03-04** — Launched fundraise on Futardio targeting $75,000 for 6-month runway - **2026-03-05** — Fundraise closed in refunding status with only $1,186 committed (1.6% of target) +- **2026-03-08** — Futardio fundraise launched targeting $50K for 6-month runway to build encrypted backup and AI agent storage for 150K+ Seeker phones; raised only $2,095 before refunding ## Relationship to KB - [[futardio]] — fundraising platform - Example of failed futarchy-governed fundraise with extreme undersubscription \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md b/inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md index 12eaf5b9..91eeb5f6 100644 --- a/inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md +++ b/inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md @@ -6,9 +6,13 @@ url: "https://www.futard.io/launch/7AMzZD3JZ15FCX2eoC17KgJD5Ywum9J5i7E9BAbgc2vi" date: 2026-03-08 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: "Failed Futardio fundraise for Seeker phone backup infrastructure. No novel claims about futarchy mechanisms or market dynamics — just a straightforward failed raise with weak market reception. Updated existing SeekerVault entity with timeline entry and created decision_market entity for the fundraise itself. The 4.2% raise-to-target ratio is notable as one of Futardio's weakest outcomes but doesn't warrant a standalone claim without comparative data on other failed raises." --- ## Launch Details @@ -160,3 +164,13 @@ Two builders, zero fluff. All execution. - Token mint: `J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta` - Version: v0.7 - Closed: 2026-03-09 + + +## Key Facts +- SeekerVault targeted $50K fundraise for encrypted backup on 150K+ Seeker phones (2026-03-08) +- Raise collected only $2,095 (4.2% of target) before refunding (2026-03-09) +- Proposed $8K/month burn rate for 6-month runway +- Product roadmap: encrypted backup → creator vaults → AI agent storage → data marketplace +- Built on Walrus + Seal storage infrastructure +- Team: @gbflarcos and @Beardkoda (anonymous builders) +- Token: J4r (J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta)