Merge pull request 'rio: extract claims from 2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault' (#666) from extract/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault into main

entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md

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+---
+type: entity
+entity_type: decision_market
+name: "SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise"
+domain: internet-finance
+status: failed
+parent_entity: "[[seekervault]]"
+platform: "futardio"
+proposer: "gbflarcos, Beardkoda"
+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 layer targeting 150K+ Solana Seeker phone users"
+key_metrics:
+  funding_target: "$50,000"
+  total_committed: "$2,095"
+  outcome: "refunding"
+  token_symbol: "J4r"
+  token_mint: "J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta"
+tracked_by: rio
+created: 2026-03-11
+---
+
+# SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise
+
+## Summary
+SeekerVault attempted to raise $50,000 through Futardio to build encrypted decentralized backup infrastructure for the 150,000+ Solana Seeker phones. The project positioned itself as replacing Google Drive/iCloud with Walrus + Seal storage, with a roadmap including AI agent vaults, creator content stores, and data marketplace. The raise attracted only $2,095 (4.2% of target) before entering refunding status.
+
+## Market Data
+- **Outcome:** Failed (Refunding)
+- **Proposers:** gbflarcos, Beardkoda
+- **Funding Target:** $50,000
+- **Total Committed:** $2,095
+- **Duration:** 1 day (2026-03-08 to 2026-03-09)
+- **Token:** J4r (J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta)
+
+## Significance
+This fundraise demonstrates the challenge of raising capital for infrastructure plays even with clear product-market fit thesis (150K captive users). The 4.2% subscription rate suggests either:
+1. Market skepticism about execution capability (two-person team, ambitious multi-phase roadmap)
+2. Unclear value capture mechanism (SKV token utility described but not compelling)
+3. Competition concerns (despite claiming "zero competition")
+4. Timing mismatch (dApp Store listing still "in review")
+
+The pitch emphasized multiple revenue streams (subscriptions, creator economy tax, marketplace fees) but may have suffered from scope ambiguity — backup tool vs. AI agent infrastructure vs. creator platform vs. data marketplace.
+
+## Relationship to KB
+- [[seekervault]] — parent entity, fundraise attempt
+- [[futardio]] — platform used for raise
+- [[MetaDAO]] — futarchy governance infrastructure

entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md

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 - **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 $50,000 for 6-month runway to build encrypted backup for 150K+ Solana Seeker phones; raised $2,095 before refunding
 ## Relationship to KB
 - [[futardio]] — fundraising platform
 - Example of failed futarchy-governed fundraise with extreme undersubscription

inbox/archive/2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md

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 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: "Futardio fundraise for SeekerVault. Failed to reach funding target (4.2% subscription). No novel claims about futarchy mechanisms or market dynamics — straightforward failed raise. Entity data only."
 ---
 
 ## Launch Details
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 - Token mint: `J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta`
 - Version: v0.7
 - Closed: 2026-03-09
+
+
+## Key Facts
+- SeekerVault targets 150,000+ Solana Seeker phone users
+- Walrus + Seal used as storage infrastructure
+- Pricing: 20MB free tier, 100GB for $10/month in SKR
+- Team: 2 builders (gbflarcos, Beardkoda)
+- Requested runway: 6+ months at $8,000/month burn rate
+- Product status: Live at seekervault.xyz, dApp Store listing in review