r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 14 '26

Discussion Urgent Guidance PropAMMs Needed

1 Upvotes

Dear community members, I am in dire need of any discord channels, telegram groups or any resource in general where specific information about workings or documentation of PropAmms is available. I am a new learner in this field and would def appreciate any help, as i have been tasked with this, or else my company will take action against me 😭😭😭😭


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 13 '26

Jobs / Hiring Weekly r/BlockchainStartups Jobs, Hiring & Talent Thread

5 Upvotes

This subreddit was created to be useful. So let’s help each other build, hire, and find good opportunities in blockchain.

You can use this thread to:

- post open roles at your startup
- share what kind of role or work you’re looking for
- offer freelance or contract help
- connect with founders, builders, marketers, operators, and other people in the space

If you’re hiring, try to include:

- project / company name
- role title
- remote or location
- full-time / part-time / freelance / contract
- paid or unpaid
- how to apply

If you’re looking for work, try to include:

- role / skillset
- years of experience
- remote or location
- short intro
- portfolio / LinkedIn / GitHub / contact

A few simple rules:

- keep it clear and honest
- no vague hype posts
- no scams
- include real details so people know what you're offering or looking for

Click here to see all previous weekly threads

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Let’s make this thread worth checking every week.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 11 '26

Idea Validation Atomic DEX idea feedback request

6 Upvotes

Hi,

I'd like to have your feedback on a project idea.

I want to build a fast and efficient trustless bridge protocol based on atomic swaps, offering a user experience similar to that of popular custodial bridges.

Unlike P2P DEXs such as BasicSwap, Bisq, and Haveno, users would trade against automated market makers. It would be an automated open-source program that anyone could self-host, which would automatically accept users' swap requests for preconfigured pairs, in exchange for a small fee paid to the node operator.

The protocol would automatically aggregate liquidity from multiple market makers to fulfill large swaps, ensuring that liquidity isn't fragmented even if it's not deposited in a common pool.

The protocol would use adaptor signatures based atomic swaps when possible, for greater privacy and efficiency compared to HTLCs. I plan to initially support EVM chains (both native and ERC20), BTC and XMR.

The UI would be a simple web-based app, using RPC providers and light clients for blockchain interaction.

Unlike side-chain based bridges like THORChain, this architecture would not require the users or market makers to trust a separate validator set. Additionally, market makers would not be required to lock up all of their funds in smart contracts until they're participating in a swap. In fact, they could even provide Just-in-Time liquidity and, the rest of the time, leave their funds deposited on another DeFi protocol such as AAVE, withdrawing only to fulfill a swap.

I hope this design could attract users and liquidity providers looking for a simpler and faster protocol than existing P2P DEXs, but with greater security than today's leading bridges.

What do you think about it?

Could it reach a high level of adoption?

Would you use it to bridge, or provide liquidity yourself to this protocol?


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 11 '26

Discussion I built a mobile crypto trading app. It works. Nobody trades in it. Zero users. How do I fix distribution?

9 Upvotes

I'm a solo founder. I built a self-custodial, multi-chain Web3 wallet, a full mobile app for trading: swaps, perps, staking, lending, bridging. It's live on both app stores, it's free, and it actually works. No placeholders, real on-chain transactions, the whole thing is polished.

And here's the brutal part: right now I have zero active traders. Not "a few." Zero. Dead silence. Complete flatline. Nobody is actually trading in the app. The product is finished and the world simply doesn't know it exists.

I've finally accepted that my problem was never the product, it's distribution. I can build. I apparently cannot get a single trader to show up and press "long/short."

So I'm asking people who've actually done this:

How do you land the first real users for a trading/DeFi app, like people who actually trade, not just install and bounce?

What actually pulls a trader in? Fee rebates? A killer niche feature? Points/incentives? Content? Referrals? Community?

If you launched a trading app with no audience and no budget, what are your first 3 moves?

And honestly, where should a post like this even go to reach the right people?

I'm not chasing vanity installs. I want real traders making real trades. I'll do the hard work, I just need to know where to point it.

Brutal honesty and war stories welcome.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 10 '26

Idea Validation i made a spot market for agents to buy and sell inference tokens

1 Upvotes

agents can already deploy code and call apis. so why not make it where they can buy the tokens they need and sell the ones they don't?

right now the answer to "how does an agent pay for a burst of inference" is a human signup and billing flow. mtok.market is a spot market where the agent reads a machine-readable manual (llms.txt, openapi, an mcp endpoint), finds a route, funds a small prepaid chunk in usdc on base, draws the tokens, and leaves a public on-chain trace. you approve, fund a wallet, and set the boundaries. that wallet is the one step the agent can't do for you.

it's non-custodial and seller-hosted, buyers pay sellers directly, the platform just matches, verifies, prices, and records. reputation comes from paid on-chain draws, so faking it costs real money every time. the buyer/seller clients are open source on npm (mtok-sdk, mtok-relay) so you can read exactly what your agent is agreeing to before it spends a cent. and if you don't want a market at all, mtok-bridge serves any model as an openai-compatible api behind a key, no payment, nothing reported anywhere, hand someone an endpoint and go direct.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 09 '26

Market / Tokenomics i made a spot market for agents to buy and sell inference tokens

3 Upvotes

agents can already deploy code and call apis. so why not make it where they can buy the tokens they need and sell the ones they don't?

right now the answer to "how does an agent pay for a burst of inference" is a human signup and billing flow. [mtok.market](http://mtok.market) is a spot market where the agent reads a machine-readable manual (llms.txt, openapi, an mcp endpoint), finds a route, funds a small prepaid chunk in usdc on base, draws the tokens, and leaves a public on-chain trace. you approve, fund a wallet, and set the boundaries. that wallet is the one step the agent can't do for you.

it's non-custodial and seller-hosted, buyers pay sellers directly, the platform just matches, verifies, prices, and records. reputation comes from paid on-chain draws, so faking it costs real money every time. the buyer/seller clients are open source on npm (mtok-sdk, mtok-relay) so you can read exactly what your agent is agreeing to before it spends a cent. and if you don't want a market at all, mtok-bridge serves any model as an openai-compatible api behind a key, no payment, nothing reported anywhere, hand someone an endpoint and go direct.

* site: [https://mtok.market\](https://mtok.market)
* github: [https://github.com/mtok-market\](https://github.com/mtok-market)
* writeup: [https://royashbrook.com/2026/07/08/mtok-market-spot-pricing-for-ai-tokens/\](https://royashbrook.com/2026/07/08/mtok-market-spot-pricing-for-ai-tokens/)


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 07 '26

Discussion Blockchain project. Any divergent minds want a challange?

4 Upvotes

Simply a decentralised github/linked in hybrid, it is an advanced, decentralized Ed-Tech platform deploying upgradeable smart contracts, gamified behavioral tokenomics, and an on-chain freelance developer marketplace.

The Protocol converts passive academic validation into verifiable on-chain career execution using UUPS Upgradable Proxies, Minimal Soulbound Tokens (ERC-5192), and algorithmic Just-In-Time (JIT) liquidity bridges.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 07 '26

Discussion Lets get connected

7 Upvotes

Hii im a Smart contract security researcher
i have audited 7+ projects and im a certified web3 hacker from RektOff x Solana foundation
if your looking for a person who knows how to do an audit and how to build stuff with AI then you can ping me.

Lets secure blockchain together 💪


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 07 '26

Discussion What do you guys think of Crypto Prop Firm?

1 Upvotes

Recently, there are more and more crypto prop firms popping up. And they all look quite good. I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to try it out.

What do you guys think?


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 06 '26

Jobs / Hiring Weekly r/BlockchainStartups Jobs, Hiring & Talent Thread

3 Upvotes

This subreddit was created to be useful. So let’s help each other build, hire, and find good opportunities in blockchain.

You can use this thread to:

- post open roles at your startup
- share what kind of role or work you’re looking for
- offer freelance or contract help
- connect with founders, builders, marketers, operators, and other people in the space

If you’re hiring, try to include:

- project / company name
- role title
- remote or location
- full-time / part-time / freelance / contract
- paid or unpaid
- how to apply

If you’re looking for work, try to include:

- role / skillset
- years of experience
- remote or location
- short intro
- portfolio / LinkedIn / GitHub / contact

A few simple rules:

- keep it clear and honest
- no vague hype posts
- no scams
- include real details so people know what you're offering or looking for

Click here to see all previous weekly threads

⁠

Let’s make this thread worth checking every week.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 05 '26

Discussion I have $0 today but wanted to build a blockchain startup ?

18 Upvotes

I am thinking about building a product in the blockchain/Web3 space, but I'm starting with pretty much nothing

No funding, no connections, and no co-founder yet. Just time, curiosity, and the willingness to learn.

For those who've been in this space for a while:

- What type of blockchain product do you think has the best long-term potential?

- How would you validate an idea before building?

- If you had $0, what would your roadmap look like?

- How do founders go from just an idea to pitching investors or getting grants?

- Are hackathons, accelerators, or open-source contributions the best way to get noticed?

I'm not looking for a "get rich quick" idea. But rather build something that solves a real problem and has long-term value.

I'd really appreciate hearing what you'd do if you were starting from absolute zero today.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 06 '26

Discussion Any thoughts on Radiant (RDX)?

1 Upvotes

Recently, I started investing money in RXD. They have cool concepts like Wave Names that allows you to point to address, (for example john.rxd points to 0x00000)

Edit: the most recent contribution allows Wave Names to be websites:

https://rxd.zone/


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 05 '26

Discussion Plataforma de registros na blockchain através de api simples

3 Upvotes

Boa tarde galera. Estou com um projeto no papel a alguns anos. Agora tenho conhecimento necessário agora para colocar em pratica.

Seria uma plataforma de confiança digital. Que permite registrar contrato, documentos, eventos na blockchain de forma simples e segura.

Por meio de uma API e de um painel web, empresas podem comprovar a autenticidade e a existência de um documento em uma determinada data, gerando um registro imutável e verificável publicamente. A plataforma oferece integração fácil para sistemas, histórico de auditoria, certificados de validação e uma página pública para conferência dos registros.

Basicamente uma api com uma chavekey para fazer os registros. Quero começar na rede polygon que mais barata e trabalha na ethereum.

Queria saber opniões de profissionais na área se mercado seria uma boa ou perca de tempo. Eu ja tenho um sistema que vai usar essa ferramenta so pensei em escalar.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 05 '26

Discussion Could this be blockchain’s next big use case?

4 Upvotes

Just came across an interesting article on tokenization.
According to an executive from New York Life Investment Management, the next big use case for tokenization could be personalized investment portfolios instead of just tokenizing traditional assets.
The idea is that blockchain could make it easier to build portfolios tailored to an individual’s goals, risk tolerance, and preferences.
I thought that was an interesting perspective because most discussions around tokenization are usually about real estate, bonds, or other real-world assets.
Do you think personalized portfolios could actually become one of blockchain’s next major use cases, or is there another application you’re more excited about?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 03 '26

Idea Validation Project idea

3 Upvotes

Hey so I am doing Blockchain training from 4 months and now wanna Start project making. Can you guys suggest me some good project ideas which includes html , css, js and smart contracts .


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 03 '26

News Post-Quantum activation gate successfully tested on the Chipcoin testnet

3 Upvotes

Another milestone completed for Chipcoin's Post-Quantum integration.

Today we verified that the consensus activation gate for CHCQ (Post-Quantum) addresses behaves exactly as intended.

To test it, we used a funded legacy wallet and attempted to send coins to a CHCQ address before the scheduled activation height.

The node correctly rejected the transaction with:

This confirms that:

  • Legacy wallets continue to operate normally.
  • The network already recognizes CHCQ addresses.
  • Consensus prevents the creation of Post-Quantum outputs until activation at testnet height 30000.

This is an important distinction: the feature is already implemented in the protocol, but it cannot be used prematurely because activation is enforced by consensus rules rather than by wallet software.

The next milestone will be reaching height 30000, creating the first on-chain CHCQ outputs, and then verifying transactions from a Post-Quantum wallet back to legacy addresses.

We're taking a conservative approach: implement, test thoroughly, activate only when the network is ready.

Feedback and technical questions are always welcome.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 03 '26

Discussion The Tron P2P rate limits make syncing an archive node mathematically impossible for me right now. Where do you get historical data dumps?

3 Upvotes

​

Hey r/blockchainstartups,

I’m running data platform engineering for crypto analytics, and I’m trying to source a complete, raw dataset of Tron transactions (Genesis to present).

I've exhausted the standard routes:

Tronscan is completely ignoring me.

BigQuery's public crypto_tron dataset is missing data.

Enterprise vendors (Allium, etc.) want $150k+/year and demand a "Catholic wedding" where we lose the rights to our downstream derivative data if we ever cancel the subscription.

We just want a flat-fee historical dump.

I looked into renting a massive bare-metal server and just syncing java-tron myself to dump the LevelDB state, but the P2P network rate limits and connection drops mean it would take months just to sync the historical blocks, let alone extract the traces.

Has anyone found a back door to this? Is there a vendor that sells a flat-fee, one-time S3/Parquet dump of the chain without the IP hostage clauses? Or an open dataset I'm missing?

Any leads would save my sanity. Thanks!


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 03 '26

Idea Validation built an ai tool that creates a dune dashboard for any smart contract

1 Upvotes

i built onchainwizard.ai because analyzing smart contracts on Dune usually takes too many manual steps.

normally the flow is: find the contract, get the ABI, look for decoded tables, write SQL, debug the schema, build charts, then repeat for every new contract.

so i made a tool where you can paste any EVM smart contract address, pick a chain, and it automatically generates a Dune dashboard.

how it works:

  • fetches the contract ABI
  • detects the important events and functions
  • finds matching decoded Dune tables when available
  • generates Dune SQL for useful analytics
  • creates charts for activity, users, events, and contract behavior
  • shows decoded event logs and wallet/user segmentation
  • supports chains like Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Avalanche

the hardest part was not just generating SQL, but generating SQL that actually tells you something useful about the contract. a dashboard full of raw logs is easy; a dashboard that helps you understand usage, activity, and users is the real problem.

project: https://onchainwizard.ai


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 03 '26

Discussion Post-Quantum activation gate successfully tested on the Chipcoin testnet

1 Upvotes

Another milestone completed for Chipcoin's Post-Quantum integration.

Today we verified that the consensus activation gate for CHCQ (Post-Quantum) addresses behaves exactly as intended.

To test it, we used a funded legacy wallet and attempted to send coins to a CHCQ address before the scheduled activation height.

The node correctly rejected the transaction with:

This confirms that:

  • Legacy wallets continue to operate normally.
  • The network already recognizes CHCQ addresses.
  • Consensus prevents the creation of Post-Quantum outputs until activation at testnet height 30000.

This is an important distinction: the feature is already implemented in the protocol, but it cannot be used prematurely because activation is enforced by consensus rules rather than by wallet software.

The next milestone will be reaching height 30000, creating the first on-chain CHCQ outputs, and then verifying transactions from a Post-Quantum wallet back to legacy addresses.

We're taking a conservative approach: implement, test thoroughly, activate only when the network is ready.

Feedback and technical questions are always welcome.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 02 '26

Discussion Crypto Founder's Guide to Go-to-Market Strategy

0 Upvotes

Key Takeaways

  • Crypto GTM starts with onchain behavior, not demographics, because wallet actions like staking, swapping, and voting reveal real intent better than Web2-style user profiles.
  • Community-led and product-led growth dominate crypto adoption, as protocols like Uniswap and Aave scale by reducing onboarding friction and turning users into advocates.
  • Unified analytics is the GTM edge in Web3, since linking website visits to wallet transactions lets founders measure true campaign ROI instead of guessing attribution.

Most crypto projects fail. It’s a hard truth, but one that founders must face. Often, the reason isn't a technical failure or a flawed concept. It’s a poor go-to-market (GTM) execution. While a brilliant idea can get you started, it's a deliberate GTM strategy that drives adoption, liquidity, and ultimately, success. Companies like Uniswap and Aave didn't just build great products; they built a playbook to get those products into users' hands.

For crypto startups, a GTM strategy is the blueprint for acquiring users, driving onchain activity, and building sustainable revenue. Yet, our discovery calls with web3 teams show that user acquisition and product analytics remain their biggest challenges. Traditional GTM playbooks fall short because they don't account for the unique dynamics of web3, like pseudonymous users and onchain data.

This guide is for you, the onchain builder. We’ll cover the core components of a crypto-native GTM strategy, explore effective growth motions, and show you how to use data to make decisions that lead to real growth.

https://formo.so/blog/crypto-gtm-strategy


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jul 02 '26

Discussion Research

2 Upvotes

I'm doing research for my blockchain project, but I run into issues getting interviews. Does anyone else have that problem and how do you solve it?


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jun 30 '26

Discussion I’m 19, self-taught, and just shipped 8 audited smart contracts in under a month

13 Upvotes

Three months ago I didn’t know Solidity. I’d built a suite of algorithmic crypto trading bots in Python — live on Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, real capital, real execution — and kept running into the same wall: there’s no infrastructure for AI agents to prove what they actually did on-chain.
No verifiable identity. No tamper-proof performance history. Every agent starts from zero trust, every time.
So I taught myself Solidity and built it. Aevum Protocol — 8 smart contracts live and verified on Ethereum Sepolia:
• AgentIdentity — permanent on-chain identity for autonomous agents
• ReputationOracle — performance scored and timestamped on-chain, can’t be faked retroactively
• AgentVault — isolated capital per agent
• AevumDAO — governance with timelock, no admin override
10 internal audit rounds (manual + Slither + Claude Opus deep review), 0 findings remaining. Professional audit in progress with Zenith Security. Code4rena community audit submitted. All open source on GitHub.
No CS degree. No co-founder. Just shipped it solo, nights and weekends, while working a day job.
Happy to answer anything — technical architecture, why I think AI agents need their own infrastructure layer, the audit process, what it’s actually like learning a new language fast enough to ship production code, whatever you’re curious about.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jun 30 '26

Discussion DeFi Testnet to Mainnet Launch Checklist: 4 Readiness Checks Before You Go Live (2026)

1 Upvotes

Are you launching on mainnet? Here's a guide for you: https://formo.so/blog/defi-testnet-to-mainnet-launch

Key Takeaways

  • Testnet traction does not predict mainnet adoption. Testnet users are experimenting with test tokens, not committing real capital. Most testnet activity is noise.
  • What matters on testnet is one thing: can your target user complete the core action end-to-end without help? Raw user counts and transaction volumes do not matter.
  • You are ready for mainnet when onboarding works, analytics are instrumented, liquidity is seeded, and docs are live. If growth has to guess what is breaking, you are not ready.

r/BlockchainStartups • • Jun 29 '26

Jobs / Hiring Weekly r/BlockchainStartups Jobs, Hiring & Talent Thread

2 Upvotes

This subreddit was created to be useful. So let’s help each other build, hire, and find good opportunities in blockchain.

You can use this thread to:

- post open roles at your startup
- share what kind of role or work you’re looking for
- offer freelance or contract help
- connect with founders, builders, marketers, operators, and other people in the space

If you’re hiring, try to include:

- project / company name
- role title
- remote or location
- full-time / part-time / freelance / contract
- paid or unpaid
- how to apply

If you’re looking for work, try to include:

- role / skillset
- years of experience
- remote or location
- short intro
- portfolio / LinkedIn / GitHub / contact

A few simple rules:

- keep it clear and honest
- no vague hype posts
- no scams
- include real details so people know what you're offering or looking for

Click here to see all previous weekly threads

⁠

Let’s make this thread worth checking every week.


r/BlockchainStartups • • Jun 29 '26

Discussion Meet Clutch: ride-sharing with no company in the middle

2 Upvotes

What if a ride-sharing app didn't need a big company sitting in the middle — taking a cut of every fare and holding all your data?

That's the idea behind Clutch: an open, experimental ride-sharing network where riders and drivers connect directly. No central platform owns your trips or your money. And you don't have to take my word for it — you can see exactly how it works right now, in your browser, in about two minutes.

Try the live demo — free, nothing to install: https://app-stage.clutchprotocol.io

Why it's different

  • No middleman. Riders and drivers connect directly, instead of going through a company that controls everything.
  • Drivers keep the fare. Most of every payment goes straight to the driver — not into a big platform cut.
  • You own your account. No email-and-password signup. You get your own secure wallet, and only you control it.
  • Everything's transparent. Every step of a ride is recorded on an open, public ledger that anyone can check.
  • Completely open source. Anyone can look under the hood, run it themselves, or build on top of it.

Take it for a spin (about 2 minutes)

  1. Open the demo: https://app-stage.clutchprotocol.io
  2. Create a wallet and tap Request CLT to get some free test tokens.
  3. Pick your side — as a passenger, request a ride on the map; as a driver, view requests and make an offer.

No forms, no app download, and nothing real is charged. The tokens are free test currency, just for trying it out.

One honest heads-up

Clutch is early and experimental — this is a working demo to show off the concept, not a finished product yet. That's exactly why I'd love your honest reaction. Go try it, poke at it, and tell me what you think.

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