diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md b/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md index 3939e101..b1bfbad1 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]] launched fundraise targeting $75,000, entered refunding status next 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.md b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..196f6d15 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +type: entity +entity_type: company +name: "Torch Market" +domain: internet-finance +status: failed +founded: 2026 +platform: solana +tracked_by: rio +created: 2026-03-11 +key_metrics: + funding_target: "$75,000" + funding_outcome: "refunding" + launch_platform: "futardio" + launch_date: "2026-03-05" + close_date: "2026-03-06" +--- + +# Torch Market + +Torch Market is a Solana-based DeFi protocol combining swap, lending, liquidation, and yield features in a single formally verified protocol designed for both human and agent users. The project attempted to raise $75,000 through Futardio's futarchy-governed launch platform but entered refunding status within one day. + +## Timeline +- **2026-03-05** — Launched fundraise on [[futardio]] targeting $75,000 for 6-month runway including marketing team expansion +- **2026-03-06** — Fundraise closed with refunding status + +## Product +- Frontend live on devnet/mainnet at torch.market +- 48/48 Kani proof harnesses for formal verification +- TorchSDK available on npm with ~4K downloads on Clawhub agent skill +- Completed security audit +- Open source repositories + +## Relationship to KB +- [[futardio]] — launch platform +- [[MetaDAO]] — futarchy governance infrastructure +- Example of futarchy-governed fundraise failure despite technical completion \ No newline at end of file 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..965efd3d 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: "Single failed fundraise launch. No novel claims about futarchy mechanisms or market dynamics. Entity extraction only - the project had technical completion (formal verification, audit, live product) but failed to attract capital through futarchy launch. Significance threshold met due to being a data point on futarchy-governed fundraise outcomes, but no arguable propositions beyond what existing claims already cover about futarchy adoption friction and launch dynamics." --- ## Launch Details @@ -68,3 +72,10 @@ total: 69k-70k + flat 5k = 70k-75k total - Token mint: `5pFkSJ795Th3eAkvvm8KTc2Y2tFYj8gFCiSrVMjpmeta` - Version: v0.7 - Closed: 2026-03-06 + + +## Key Facts +- Torch Market raised on Futardio 2026-03-05 targeting $75,000 +- Torch Market has 48/48 Kani formal verification proof harnesses +- TorchSDK has ~4K downloads on Clawhub +- Fundraise entered refunding status 2026-03-06