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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 SeekerVault attempted to raise $50K for encrypted mobile storage targeting 150K+ Seeker phone users but failed to reach minimum threshold
funding_target total_committed outcome duration
$50,000 $2,095 refunding 1 day
rio 2026-03-11

SeekerVault: Futardio Fundraise

Summary

SeekerVault launched a futarchy-governed fundraise on Futardio seeking $50,000 to build encrypted decentralized storage for Solana Seeker phone users. The project positioned itself as replacing Google Drive/iCloud for 150K+ Seeker devices with Walrus + Seal infrastructure, with plans for AI agent storage, creator vaults, and data marketplace features. The raise attracted only $2,095 in commitments before closing in refunding status after one day.

Market Data

  • Outcome: Failed (refunding)
  • Target: $50,000
  • Committed: $2,095 (4.2% of target)
  • Duration: March 8-9, 2026
  • Token: J4r (J4rMkvf4qwJgX2nK3ueeL4E423chSG2jVqgk5LAGmeta)

Proposed Use of Funds

  • Engineering: $4,000/month
  • Infrastructure (Walrus nodes, Seal integration): $3,000/month
  • Growth & BD: $1,000/month
  • Total runway: 6+ months to dApp Store listing

Significance

This represents a failed attempt to use futarchy-governed fundraising for mobile infrastructure targeting a specific hardware ecosystem (Seeker phones). The 4.2% funding rate suggests either insufficient market validation of the encrypted storage value proposition, skepticism about the team's ability to capture the 150K user TAM, or general market conditions affecting small raises on Futardio. The rapid closure (1 day) indicates the platform's liquidity threshold enforcement worked as designed.

Relationship to KB

  • seekervault — parent entity, fundraise attempt
  • futardio — platform used for raise
  • MetaDAO — futarchy infrastructure provider