From 29678ba29cd9d6690edb616f10c9972fac1bfb63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Teleo Agents Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:27:25 +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 | 50 +++++++++++++++++++ entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md | 1 + ...2026-03-08-futardio-launch-seeker-vault.md | 15 +++++- 3 files changed, 65 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..be0a79ec --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault-futardio-fundraise.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +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 diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md b/entities/internet-finance/seekervault.md index 4051bd6b..3d5e264f 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 $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 \ 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..5c3295b5 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: "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 @@ -160,3 +164,12 @@ Two builders, zero fluff. All execution. - 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