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type entity_type name domain status parent_entity platform proposal_url proposal_date resolution_date category summary key_metrics tracked_by created
entity decision_market SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise internet-finance failed seekervault futardio https://www.futard.io/launch/7AMzZD3JZ15FCX2eoC17KgJD5Ywum9J5i7E9BAbgc2vi 2026-03-08 2026-03-09 fundraise Fundraise for encrypted backup and AI agent storage layer for Seeker phones
target raised outcome token_mint token_symbol
$50,000 $2,095 refunded J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta J4r
rio 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.

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