diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md b/entities/internet-finance/futardio.md index 3939e101..e5fbde0a 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 seeking $75K for DeFi protocol with formal verification; closed refunding status 2026-03-06 ## 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..0f00dcb8 --- /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: "Torch Market sought $75K for 6-month runway to fund marketing team and infrastructure for formally verified DeFi protocol" +funding_target: "$75,000" +token: "5pF" +token_mint: "5pFkSJ795Th3eAkvvm8KTc2Y2tFYj8gFCiSrVMjpmeta" +tracked_by: rio +created: 2026-03-11 +--- + +# Torch Market: Futardio Fundraise + +## Summary +Torch Market launched a futarchy-governed fundraise on Futardio seeking $75,000 to fund a 6-month runway. The funds were allocated primarily to marketing team hiring ($6K/month for 2 people), founder salary ($3K/month), marketing budget ($2K/month), and infrastructure costs. The protocol had already achieved formal verification (48/48 kani proofs), ~4K downloads on Clawhub agent skill, and deployment to devnet/mainnet at version 3.7.10. + +## Market Data +- **Outcome:** Failed (Refunding status) +- **Proposer:** mrsirg97-rgb +- **Funding Target:** $75,000 +- **Duration:** 1 day (2026-03-05 to 2026-03-06) +- **Token:** 5pF + +## Significance +This represents a formally verified DeFi protocol attempting to raise growth capital through futarchy markets. The project had substantial technical development complete (formal verification, agent integration, mainnet deployment) but failed to attract capital commitment. The rapid closure (1 day) and refunding status suggests either insufficient market interest or pricing/mechanism issues in the futarchy launch structure. + +## Relationship to KB +- [[torch-market]] — parent entity +- [[futardio]] — fundraising platform +- [[MetaDAO]] — underlying futarchy infrastructure +- Demonstrates futarchy-governed fundraise for technical infrastructure project \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bf4088f9 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/torch-market.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +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: "~4k" + deployment: "devnet/mainnet" + version: "3.7.10" +--- + +# Torch Market + +Torch Market is a DeFi protocol combining swap, lending, liquidation, and yield generation in a single on-chain system. Built on Solana with formal verification and designed for both human and AI agent users. The protocol uses SPL token2022 primitives to enable governance and DeFi capabilities with non-extractive economics where all value flows back to the community. + +## Timeline +- **2026-03-05** — [[torch-market-futardio-fundraise]] launched on Futardio seeking $75,000 for 6-month runway (marketing team, infrastructure, founder salary) +- **2026-03-06** — Futardio fundraise closed with REFUNDING status + +## Relationship to KB +- [[futardio]] — fundraising platform used +- [[MetaDAO]] — futarchy governance infrastructure +- Product demonstrates formally verified DeFi protocol with AI agent integration \ 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..34daedb1 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 Futardio launch page for Torch Market fundraise. Created entity pages for Torch Market (company) and the fundraise decision market. No novel claims extracted - this is primarily factual data about a failed fundraise. The project had technical merit (formal verification, agent integration) but failed to attract capital in 1 day, which is notable but not claim-worthy without additional context about why it failed or comparison to other launches." --- ## 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 achieved 48/48 kani proof harnesses for formal verification +- Torch Market Clawhub agent skill had ~4K downloads +- Torch Market deployed to devnet/mainnet at version 3.7.10 +- Torch Market fundraise sought $75K with breakdown: $6K/month marketing team (2 people), $3K/month founder, $2K/month marketing, ~$500-1500/month infrastructure