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By Volta Circuit
Volta Circuit is a decentralized control panel that enables users and institutions to customize and automate their risk management, governance, and treasury operations across any blockchain, creating a secure standard for digital asset custody.
A Proven Security Model for Self-Custody
Volta Circuit delivers a self-managed, multi-signature wallet designed for technical professionals and organizations in the blockchain ecosystem. Built on robust smart contract technology, our platform empowers developers, builders, and investors to securely manage their assets and engage seamlessly with multiple blockchain networks.
Key Features:
Decentralized Control Panel:
A unified interface leveraging Soroban smart contracts to offer secure, customizable risk management and policy enforcement on Stellar and beyond.
Built with Account Abstraction:
Enhance security and usability with programmable, gasless transactions, flexible spend approvals, and multi-factor authentication.
Account Abstraction:
Only user-activated devices can access Volta Circuit accounts, ensuring sensitive operations are protected by unique user keys.
Customizable Policies:
Define whitelists for contracts, addresses, rules, and policies tailored to your vault(s) to meet strict compliance and risk management needs.
Omnichain & Multiple Vaults:
Manage assets across different blockchain networks—including Cosmos and EVM chains—while maintaining a unified security and custody infrastructure.
Rekeying:
An innovative security mechanism that allows multisig owners to keep static public addresses while dynamically rotating private spending credentials.
Transaction Builder:
Simplify complex blockchain transactions with an intuitive tool that compiles multi-step operations into a single, streamlined transaction.
Yes
$150.0K
Transaction Volume: Aim for 100,000+ transactions processed per month by end of year
User Adoption: Target 10,000+ active users within first 6 months post-launch
Developer Engagement: Attract 500+ developers to the platform within first year
Stellar Growth: $10M+ in assets secured in Stellar Ecosystem
Customer Retention: Maintain 90%+ customer retention rate
Network Performance: Ensure 99.9% uptime and <500ms average transaction time
Security Incidents: Zero critical security breaches
Identify and reach out to potential beta partners within the Stellar ecosystem
Conduct technical integration workshops with partners
Set up feedback channels for continuous improvement
KPI: Successful integration with at least 2 partners
Create comprehensive API documentation
Develop step-by-step integration tutorials
Produce video walkthroughs for common use cases
KPI: 100% documentation coverage of all features
Participate in Stellar community forums and discussions
Host virtual meetups or webinars to introduce Volta Circuit
Contribute to open-source Stellar projects
KPI: Achieve 10k+ followers on social media platforms
Create a blog with regular technical posts
Develop a series of tutorial videos
Host live coding sessions and Q&As
KPI: Publish 20+ pieces of content, achieve 5000+ views
Identify top 10 Stellar projects for potential partnerships (RWA platforms and projects, Global Payments and Stablecoins, Humanitarian Projects, DeFi projects)
Develop customized partnership proposals
Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements
KPI: Secure partnerships with at least 5 key Stellar projects
Collect data on partner integrations and outcomes
Develop detailed case studies highlighting success stories
Promote case studies through various channels
KPI: Publish 3+ case studies, each generating 1000+ views
Develop tailored pitch for traditional finance sector
Attend fintech conferences and events
Conduct pilot programs with interested institutions
KPI: Onboard 2+ traditional financial institutions within 6 months
Launch partner program with tiered benefits
Develop partner portal for resources and support
Implement partner relationship management (PRM) system
KPI: Grow partner ecosystem to 50+ active partners within 12 months
Implement system for collecting and prioritizing user feedback
Conduct regular user surveys and interviews
Develop and release new features on a consistent schedule
KPI: Release 2+ major features per quarter, achieve 80%+ user satisfaction
We are currently live on SEI and EVM chains. In the past 6 months we have:
secured over $1.5B in transaction volume
reached over $20m in TVL
1100 active vaults
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zjDqXnHzbhFbpDXZYqCAd5uG8bmSeUmoWsWMLp-2D5I/edit?usp=sharing
Technical Deliverables:
– Build the foundational risk management protocol using Soroban's secure Rust framework.
– Develop the smart contract–based policy engine to automate risk controls.
– Simplify wallet creation using Passkeys.
– Integrate passkeys with multi-sig operations.
– Integrate with the Stellar Asset Contract to enable precise asset-level controls.
– Create a basic control panel for vault creation and management.
– Demonstrate end-to-end risk management functionality through rigorous internal QA.
– Produce comprehensive API documentation, integration guides, and video walkthroughs covering key features.
Timeline & Milestones:
– Month 1: Develop and integrate MVP features, and begin early testing.
– Month 2: Finalize MVP build, complete internal testing, and release supporting documentation.
Budget Requested: $70K
(Leveraging existing testnet resources and internal processes)
Technical Deliverables:
– Prepare smart contract code for extensive an security audit.
– Address any findings from the audit.
– Test integrations with major custodians on the Stellar testnet.
– Execute comprehensive test cases to prepare for a full security audit.
– Update technical documentation and API guides based on testnet feedback.
Timeline & Milestones:
– Month 3: Conduct detailed testing and resolve any issues. Finalize testnet deployment and document outcomes for use in the mainnet phase.
- Month 3-4: Complete mainnet-ready code, security audits, and performance optimizations.
Budget Requested: $50k
Technical Deliverables:
– Deploy the fully audited and optimized platform on the Stellar mainnet.
– Finalize full API coverage and developer integrations.
– Engage third-party auditors for comprehensive security reviews and penetration testing.
– Optimize the platform for high-volume, real-time transactions.
– Publish complete production documentation, tutorials, and troubleshooting guides for end-users and partners.
Timeline & Milestones:
��� Months 4-5: Execute phased public rollout with initial partner integrations.
Budget Requested: $30K
Our founding team brings together exceptional expertise in cryptocurrency, software development, and institutional finance. The technical team is led by George Melika, a crypto veteran and former CTO/founder of SFOX, who brings 11 years of crypto experience and deep cryptography expertise with multiple patents. The development team combines decades of experience from leading technology companies including Bird, TruCar, and ZipRecruiter, with strong backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, and blockchain development. The business side is headed by Daniel Kim, whose extensive capital markets background includes launching two of the largest US regulated crypto exchanges (Paxos and Gemini) and establishing Maple Finance as the leading institutional DeFi platform, which originated over $1B in loans within its first year. This combination of technical depth and institutional expertise uniquely positions our team to deliver a secure and sophisticated crypto wallet solution.
Daniel Kim
Matt Rasband
George Melika
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