Project Merlin Ecosytem
Project Merlin is a complete Web3 ecosystem that combines four powerful platforms, each designed to address a critical need for blockchain startups and the communities that support them.
Project Merlin DAO – This is the core governance and funding center of the ecosystem. It allows startups to apply for grants, gain visibility, and receive funding through transparent, community-driven processes. DAO members vote on which projects to support, and successful proposals receive financial backing directly from the DAO Treasury.
Freelify.io – A specialized freelance marketplace for the blockchain industry. Here, startups can find experienced developers, designers, marketers, and other professionals. Payments can be made in cryptocurrency or by credit card, making it easy for projects to hire globally without restrictions. Freelancers gain access to consistent, Web3-focused job opportunities and monthly grant-funded job postings.
Taskium.io – A task-based community engagement platform that helps projects grow their audience and increase brand awareness. Startups can create reward-based campaigns, where participants complete simple tasks to earn rewards, whitelists, or airdrops. This helps projects quickly build trust and visibility while rewarding active supporters.
Funddex.io – A fair and transparent launchpad combined with a decentralized exchange (DEX). Startups can raise funds for their token launches, list their tokens instantly, and secure liquidity without hidden deals or unfair allocation systems. Investors benefit from early access to vetted projects and a secure, equal-opportunity investment environment.
All four platforms are designed to work together seamlessly. A startup can enter the ecosystem through the DAO, hire talent via Freelify.io, build a strong community using Taskium.io, and finally launch and trade their token on Funddex.io.
The mission is simple but powerful: to give startups every tool they need to succeed in one ecosystem, and to reward the community for being an active part of that journey.
Business Model – Revenue Flow
Project Merlin’s business model is designed to be self-sustaining and growth-focused. Each platform in the ecosystem — Project Merlin DAO, Freelify.io, Taskium.io, and Funddex.io — generates revenue through its own operations:
DAO – Submission fees for grant applications, token-based voting fees, and sponsorships.
Freelify.io – Service fees on completed transactions between freelancers and startups.
Taskium.io – Campaign hosting fees and token deposit requirements for reward pools.
Funddex.io – Listing fees, liquidity provisioning fees, and a small transaction fee on trades.
Revenue Distribution
DAO Treasury Allocation – The majority of all platform revenues flow directly into the DAO Treasury.
Startup Support – Funds are used for grants, strategic investments, and liquidity support for promising projects.
Community Rewards – Active participants, NFT holders, and Vote2Earn contributors receive periodic rewards from surplus Treasury funds.
Operational Costs – A small portion covers platform maintenance, development, and security.
This creates a continuous reinvestment cycle: platform activity generates revenue → revenue funds startups and community → funded startups create more ecosystem activity → and the cycle repeats.
Why It’s Attractive
One Ecosystem, Multiple Revenue Streams – Diverse income sources reduce dependency on any single platform or market trend.
Aligned Incentives – The more active the community and startups are, the larger the Treasury grows, benefiting everyone involved.
Scalable Model – As more startups join and succeed, platform usage — and therefore revenue — increases exponentially.
Community Ownership – Revenue is redistributed to both the builders (startups) and the supporters (community), fostering loyalty and long-term engagement.
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