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Empowers digital creators to monetize content fairly using Stellar’s low-fee crypto payments and NFT memberships.
Kryo is a Web3 creator monetization platform built on the Stellar blockchain, designed to give creators direct ownership of their earnings through crypto subscriptions, NFT sales, and ad revenue, with instant, transparent payments and minimal fees.
The platform offers:
A video hosting & streaming system for creators to upload and share both short-form and long-form content.
Crypto-based subscriptions and memberships where users can pay in Stellar assets or fiat via on-ramp/off-ramp integrations.
A built-in NFT marketplace where exclusive creator content (short video clips or images) can be minted, bought, and resold with royalty automation.
Tipping and ad revenue sharing for additional creator monetization streams.
Wallet integration and fiat conversion, ensuring accessibility for both crypto-native and traditional users.
Creators and viewers can subscribe and pay using Stellar’s on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure.
Stellar’s low-fee, high-speed transactions enable users worldwide to pay in crypto and seamlessly convert to fiat, reducing friction in creator monetization and ensuring global inclusivity.
Once creators reach a certain subscriber threshold, they can mint NFTs (short video clips or images) using Soroban smart contracts.
Only paid members can purchase these NFTs, ensuring exclusivity and premium access.
All NFTs can be resold within Kryo’s built-in Stellar-based marketplace, with automated royalty payouts to creators via smart contracts.
All creator earnings, including subscriptions, tips, ad revenue, and NFT sales, are distributed through Stellar’s payment rails.
Smart contract–based splitting ensures creators receive 90% of total revenue instantly, with no traditional platform delays, intermediaries, or excessive transaction fees.
Users can connect their wallets using Simple Signer and deposit or withdraw funds through Stellar’s on/off ramps.
Binance Pay functions as an anchor, converting between fiat and crypto seamlessly, allowing easy onboarding for users unfamiliar with Web3.
By integrating Stellar’s infrastructure, Kryo delivers borderless, transparent, and near-instant payments that empower creators to retain ownership, increase revenue, and connect directly with their audience.
Traditional creator platforms often impose high fees, delayed payouts, and limited ownership. Kryo uses Stellar’s blockchain and Soroban contracts to fix these inefficiencies while scaling to a global audience.
Maybe in the future, but not in this submission
$30.0K
Our success will be measured by both quantitative traction metrics and the qualitative impact on creator monetization and financial accessibility.
5,000+ registered users, including 500 active creators monetizing through the platform.
At least 10,000 successful Stellar transactions, including subscriptions, tips, and NFT sales.
100+ NFTs minted and traded using Soroban smart contracts, validating royalty mechanisms.
Integration with 1–2 Stellar ecosystem partners (e.g., on/off-ramp, wallet, or payment anchor).
Mobile-responsive MVP fully deployed and handling live crypto-fiat payments.
90% revenue retention for creators, compared to traditional 50–60% on Web2 platforms.
Expanded financial access for creators in emerging markets (like India) through Stellar’s low-fee, borderless payments.
Demonstrated creator ownership and transparency via on-chain payment records and smart contract–based royalties.
Increased Web3 adoption among creators and fans, simplifying crypto use through fiat on-ramp and wallet integration.
Success is not just user growth, but enabling creators to earn sustainably and transparently through a global, decentralized monetization system that reduces platform dependency and fosters creator-owned economies.
We have already built a working prototype of Kryo and organically grown a waitlist of over 1,000 interested users, including early creators and viewers. This initial traction came from creator word of mouth, social media stories, and community outreach.
Our go-to-market strategy focuses on creator-led adoption — bringing creators first, followed by their existing communities — ensuring organic user growth and high retention.
Partner with 10–15 early creators from diverse niches (education, gaming, vlogs, art) to test the platform and onboard their audiences.
Offer early-access incentives: 0% platform fees for initial months, NFT minting priority, and promotional support.
Use existing waitlist data to identify micro-influencers and early Web3 adopters.
Leverage social proof by showcasing creator earnings and community stories.
Launch a referral-based waitlist system that rewards both creators and fans for onboarding new users.
Build a Discord community for direct engagement, feedback loops, and feature voting.
Collaborate with Web3 newsletters, YouTube channels, and blockchain-focused communities to promote Kryo.
Partner with creator academies and incubators to introduce Kryo as a monetization tool.
Publish short-form content (clips, explainers, success stories) on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to drive credibility and traffic.
Integrate with Stellar ecosystem partners (anchors, wallets, Soroban dev community) to boost awareness within the Stellar network.
Participate in hackathons, grants, and accelerator programs to attract developer and investor interest.
Post-MVP launch, implement premium creator plans, NFT marketplace commissions, and ad partnerships.
Use real transaction and user metrics from Phase 1–3 to optimize growth campaigns and investor outreach.
We’ve built strong early interest in our platform, with over 1,000 users currently on the waitlist, including both content creators and viewers. This waitlist was organically grown through targeted outreach and creator community groups.
This early traction validates the demand for a Web3-based monetization platform that offers creators higher earnings, transparent payments, and NFT-based ownership. The feedback from these early sign-ups is already guiding our MVP development priorities and user experience design.
Tranche 1 (Deliverable Roadmap) – MVP Integration Foundation
Blockchain Research, Soroban Architecture & Integration Design
(November 15, 2025 → January 15, 2026)
Total budget: $15,000
Deliverable 1 – Stellar & Soroban Integration Architecture
Brief description:
Conduct full technical mapping for Kryo’s blockchain layer, including Stellar payment flow (subscriptions, tips), on/off-ramp setup (via Binance Pay anchor), and Soroban contract architecture for NFTs and marketplace. Define how the existing backend APIs will interact with Soroban smart contracts and wallets.
How to measure completion:
Completed architecture and integration design document reviewed internally; Stellar integration flow diagrams finalized; Soroban contract structure and key functions (mint, list, buy, resell) specified.
Estimated completion:
December 20, 2025
Budget:
$6,500
Deliverable 2 – Soroban Contract Design & Development Setup
Brief description:
Set up the Soroban smart contract development environment and draft initial contracts for NFTs and marketplace. Define storage schema, royalty distribution logic, and member-only NFT gating rules. Configure test harness and connect it with Kryo’s Node.js backend for simulated calls.
How to measure completion:
Contracts compile and pass unit tests in the local Soroban environment; initial off-chain integration (contract calls via backend mock API) demonstrated.
Estimated completion:
January 10, 2026
Budget:
$5,000
Deliverable 3 – Wallet Integration & SDK Specification
Brief description:
Define wallet connection flow using Simple Signer / Freighter and prepare SDK specification for integrating Stellar payments into Kryo’s frontend. Include authentication handshake, transaction signing flow, and wallet status tracking.
How to measure completion:
Published SDK flow and wallet integration documentation reviewed internally and ready for Testnet phase.
Estimated completion:
January 15, 2026
Budget:
$3,500
Tranche 2 (Deliverable Roadmap) – Testnet Integration
Development, Testing & Soroban Contract Implementation
(January 15 → March 15, 2026)
Total budget: $10,000
Deliverable 4 – Soroban Testnet Contract Deployment
Brief description:
Deploy NFT and Marketplace contracts on Stellar Testnet using Soroban. Integrate backend transaction queue with on-chain mint and purchase calls. Enable royalty distribution and reselling logic.
How to measure completion:
Verified Testnet transactions (mint, buy, resell) recorded via Kryo’s watcher service and mirrored in the transaction DB.
At least 20 successful Testnet operations demonstrated.
Estimated completion:
February 20, 2026
Budget:
$5,000
Deliverable 5 – On-Chain Payments & Subscription Integration
Brief description:
Integrate Stellar-based crypto payments into the existing subscription flow using Soroban and test Binance Pay anchor for on/off-ramp conversion. Ensure full-cycle payments from user wallets to creator balances.
How to measure completion:
End-to-end crypto subscription demo successful on Testnet: user pays in USDC, creator balance updated; logs validated through on-chain explorer.
Estimated completion:
March 10, 2026
Budget:
$3,000
Deliverable 6 – Testnet Demo & Documentation
Brief description:
Prepare and publish a demo video showcasing blockchain features (NFT minting, reselling, subscription payments). Document smart contract interfaces, API endpoints, and user flow for community testing.
How to measure completion:
Demo video uploaded; full documentation published on GitHub or Notion; contracts verified on Soroban Testnet.
Estimated completion:
March 15, 2026
Budget:
$2,000
Tranche 3 (Deliverable Roadmap) – Mainnet Launch
Deployment, Final Testing & Audit Integration
(March 15 → May 15, 2026)
Total budget: $5,000
Deliverable 7 – Mainnet Soroban Deployment
Brief description:
Deploy the audited Soroban contracts to Stellar mainnet. Switch all payment and NFT-related flows from Testnet to mainnet and ensure stability across the platform. Integrate the final on/off-ramp for fiat conversion.
How to measure completion:
Mainnet mint, purchase, and payout transactions successfully executed and verified through Kryo’s monitoring dashboard and blockchain explorer.
Estimated completion:
April 25, 2026
Budget:
$3,000
Deliverable 8 – Documentation & Launch Report
Brief description:
Deliver final technical documentation, developer SDK, and launch postmortem report. Include a full operations guide, API reference, and future roadmap for Stellar ecosystem expansion.
How to measure completion:
Documentation and report published publicly; all smart contract code open-sourced with README and deployment guide.
Estimated completion:
May 15, 2026
Budget:
$2,000
2 core team members with expertise in React.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend).
Strong understanding of UI/UX, business strategy, and content monetization models.
Need technical support for blockchain development (Stellar smart contracts, Soroban, AMM integration, and payments).
Looking to hire or collaborate with experienced Web3 developers for smart contracts, NFT logic, and Stellar payment integration.
varun
Mohil
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