Hi, I'm Batu.
I'm a generalist/entrepreneur.
I'm usually more inclined towards digital realm,
currently focused on
crypto.
Also, I'm learning Japanese for no reason.
どうぞよろしく!
I do most of these in a project;
Ideation; business modeling, strategy
Design; branding,ui,ux
Fullstack development
Hiring, training, management
16 Projects
2 Ongoing
Feel free to dm me, or give me stars.
memeswap
Abstract
Memeswap is a decentralized exchange that allows users to trade meme tokens in a secure and efficient manner. Memeswap also supports meme token creators by providing them with p2p liquidity rental, allowing them to create and distribute their own meme tokens without presales.
Progress
EVM Contracts
Subgraphs
PWA
Audit process
cakebot
Abstract
Cakebot is a telegram-focused trading bot. It's a simple and easy-to-use bot that helps you to trade on almost any EVM-based DEX. It involves countless features that make trading easier and more profitable like limit orders, sniper channels, and more.
Progress
Landing page
Rewards dashboard
Analytics dashboard
Token + bot launch
$4m mcap + $200k revenue
Post-Mortem
I left the project after 6 months of development.
de-risk
Abstract
Empowering visionaries working on early-stage projects with a risk management tool that tames doubt and fuels breakthroughs.
Progress
High-fidelity prototype
Landing page
Launch planning
Beta-list
Post-Mortem
I didn't have the time to validate the idea so on hold. I might revisit in the future and see if I can make it more practical for early-stage startups and incubators.
honestwork
Abstract
HonestWork connects clients with top-rated blockchain experts, including copywriters, developers, and designers.
Progress
Demo application
Customer interviews
Branding assets
Gitcoin grants
Convert to public good
microcolonies
Abstract
Microcolonies allows you to simultaneously experience game, art, nature, and finance in the decentralized world. This unique experience will give you the pleasure of a game where nature is the architect, art is the prize, and money is the result.
Progress
Demo application
EVM contracts
Physical sculpture
Branding assets
Team formation
Post-Mortem
Discontinued due to lack of dedication and marketing-orientation. It's still a side project. We might revisit it in the future.
decoded labs
Abstract
Decoded Labs is a developer collective committed to safeguard your ventures into the ambigous decentralized world.
Progress
Branding assets
Landing page
Developer blog
First customers
Post-Mortem
Team members decided service business is not their cup of tea. Moved on to a new startup project, HonestWork.
nether finance
Abstract
Nether Finance is a decentralized protocol that allows users to stake, lock and vest their native tokens. It is focused on post-merge staking ecosystem, providing a decentralized alternative against the current monopolistic staking providers.
Progress
UI/Frontend components
Solidity contracts
Branding assets
Social media presence
Post-Mortem
Projects with similar models were struggling. We tried to patch the wrongs of the model but finally decided that it's too experimental for the zeitgeist.
fungible future
Abstract
Fungible future offers a new way of liquidifying your most illiquid assets. Underyling protocol provides a trustless framework to share future profits and distributes earnings to token holders.
Progress
Demo application
Branding assets
Solidity contracts
Post-Mortem
Only rushed a POC for Opensea integration. Later on, we decided to focus on other projects and put this on hold. We might revisit this in the future.
deadly games
Abstract
Deadly Games is a series of 7 games, each inspired by one of the Deadly Sins. Main idea was to create a gamified, story-backed minting experience. It involved cutting-edge web3 technologies to create a unique experience for the players on StarkNET.
Progress
Team formation
Landing page
Contracts
Demo game
Community growth
MatchboxDAO grant
Post-Mortem
Break-up between founders due to emotional responses. Later on, project got discontinued as main team moved on to other projects.
txt
Abstract
TXT Project is a series of experiments that aims to explore the possibilities of blockchain technology in the art world. It involves automated twitter bots, 128+ stories, and multi-level mechanics running on the Ethereum blockchain.
Progress
GreedyDAO: a user owned on-chain casino
x0x: decision-based minting experience
w4ll: a twitter bot that streams user-inputs on-chain
Post-Mortem
None of the mini-projects were actively marketed. It started as a project to learn EVM in and out, didn't spend much energy to market it. Later on some of the code was used as basis for Deadly Games.
spintop
Abstract
Spintop is the next generation blockchain gaming hub that aims to utilize the new tools of web3 to offer a comprehensive experience for players, traders and investors. In Spintop, we aspire to guide, discuss and supply through blockchain gaming. The ecosystem is designed as a gaming hub that allows players to exchange their tokens, NFTs, and reviews.
Progress
120k monthly traffic
$200m volume on contracts
20m valuation
Post-Mortem
I left the project after 3 years of development. It's still running and growing.
siradaki
Abstract
Siradaki is a consumer electronics rental platform that aimed to provide a more sustainable flexible and affordable way obtain to consumer electronics. We aimed to provide subscripton models that allowed people to experience electronics without the need to purchase them.
Progress
Team formation
Business model design
Feasibility study
Branding assets
UI/Frontend components
Investor attraction
Strategic partnerships
Post-Mortem
Team did not want to work on the operational hurdle of the business and decided to pursue different opportunities on Web3 independent of physical operations like supply chain.
neustrukt
Abstract
Neustrukt aimed to bring a radical change in house production. Starting from software up to the final product via flexible fabricated modules; Neustrukt allowed for a more efficient and sustainable lifecycle for construction industry.
Progress
ACM technology
ACM patents
Office space
Company formation
First customers
Post-Mortem
Neustrukt is a much needed solution for todays construction industry. However, it needs a lengthy runway to achieve process excellency. We decided to scale down and focus on the core design system and intermediate products.
guuru
Abstract
Guuru was an initiative to educate and on-board traditional companies to blockchain. We travelled to various events and collected connections all over the country. Although it didn't go far, it's where my blockchain journey started.
Progress
Attended local crypto events
Networking with local blockchain companies
Branding, exhibition booth
Post-Mortem
We were able to onboard a few companies to the blockchain space, however, we were not able to scale the business.
innhof
Abstract
We envision becoming the leading worldwide community of innovators, where individuals and businesses of all sizes cocreate a better future. Our joint efforts are focused on equipping InnHof's global members with enabling tailor- made programs & services, modern technologies in development and the most inspiring spaces to work at, thus allowing the collaborative creation of brand-new values at an increasing pace.
Progress
Acquisition of physical space
Office modules POC
Branding, company formation
Opening party
Local community
Post-Mortem
Innhof was built on an opporunity instead of a solid market scan. It had disadvantages from the start that we could perhaps overcome. We realised that the local population will not be able to sustain the space we were handed initially.
e-liner
Abstract
E-Liner builds upon the idea of a digital warehouse that solves the inefficiency problems in LTL transports. E-Liner is a software company modeled around a typical platform business; matching solo truck businesses with customers in need of cheap and fast cross-country transportation.
Progress
Branding assets
Routing algorithm POC
Company formation
Concierge bootstrap
Post-Mortem
Stakeholders had completely different visions for the product. It went unto being a hardware project for 5+ years, seeking a solution via hybrid-fuel technology for the transition period of truck transportation.