Curated

Learn more about how curation works and how projects can apply to be curated.

Curation and Fees for Creators:

• Curation Role: Curators are third-party specialists who select projects for the curated list, enhancing visibility and trust.

• Fee Structure: Curators are compensated with the project token, sourced from Fjord's 2% swap fee, aligning their success with the project's.

• Base Support: Fjord anticipates curators to offer fundamental support as part of their fee.

• Direct Negotiation: Projects can negotiate directly with curators for additional services like additional marketing or advisory. Projects can have marketing support and guidance from multiple curators, but must select one curator as the 'official curator' for their project.

• Ethical Standards: Curators must adhere to Fjord's guidelines, ensuring unbiased selection and ethical conduct.

• Removal Policy: Fjord may remove curators who violate ethical guidelines or curation standards.

Application Process

To apply for curation, please fill out this form. Form completions are automatically sent to all curators at once.

Curators aim within approximately 72 hours of submission. Curators may only respond if they are interested in curating your project. If you do not get a response within this timeframe please contact the Fjord team on our Discord and open a support ticket.

Curation List:

Curator Name	Description	Telegram Contact
Bob the reBuilt	Laboratory research scientist turned crypto connoisseur. Seeking out the people and projects creating real value and helping them achieve their vision. Specializing in deep analysis of tokenomics, cash flow, and value accrual mechanisms.	@canwefixit2
Bonsai	Bonsai is a multi faceted Web3 consulting boutique. The crypto native founders have a deep rooted network, working with the biggest players in the space. Recent examples include RestakeFi, ARCX, BeFi and Ordibank.	@bonsaigrowth
Cedar labs	Cedar labs is an experienced consulting, investment and incubation organization.It has invested in and provide advisory services for more than 50 projects, helping these projects link up with VCs, KOLs, and exchange	https://t.me/melo7max
CryptoGrills	DeFi veteran. Fundamental analyst since 2017. Community builder, Angel investor.	@Grills_R
Degen Sherpa	Degen Sherpa is a team of investors, marketers & web3 native degens that understand how web3 works. In an everchanging landscape, the sherpa team can guide founders to achieve their short & long term goals through curation, connections and counselling	@Degen_Yogi
Doc	Fundamental Analyst & Web3 Advisor | Committed to sourcing and evaluating pioneering ventures in blockchain	@Doc1453
Grinding Poet	Trader. Investor. Fundamentalist. Wassie	@GrindingPoet
In Square DAO	ISD unites VCs, KOLs, and communities to amplify project outreach, fundraising, and growth. Founded by ex-Binance and Top VC team members. Owner of @FjordCN TG group	@LNBILI
Jiraiya	Founder of Tailored. We support top protocols like Avalanche, IO Net, Mux Protocol, and Curvance in reaching key milestones. Our services include LBP marketing and advisory. See our case studies here	@JiraiyaReal
JZ	Crypto OG, Fundamental Analyst, Advisor, Trader and Angel Investor	@JohnnyZcash
Nik	Crypto OG with 7 years of experience. Co-founded Elixir, consulted 50+ projects on GTM strategy, treasury, and tokenomics. Currently leading DeFi at Fuel Network, previously built treasury at Bitstamp and advised Coinshift, G20 and Sweat Economy.	@pletikos
Nova Research	Nova Research has over 10 years of combined experience in Web3 VCs to help guide early-stage projects to success. Offering strategic advisory and research, combined with an extensive network built over years via mentorship programs.	@novaresearch_io
Ogle	Ranked in the top 50 of CoinDesk’s most influential people in crypto 2023, is a renowned crypto investor and advisor. He has advised several $100m marketcap+ projects, and has a strong network of VC’s, CEX’s, KOL’s, and marketing agencies.	@cryptogle
Shimacorp	Team since 2014, accumulating over 15 years of combined experience.Connections with reputable and high-profile figures in both the Web 2 and Web 3 space	@HurishimaX
Tempo	Tempo offers a full suite of services for the next generation of Web 3 startups including marketing, advisory, and capital sourcing. Comprised of crypto natives, we help drive growth and provide founders with bespoke solutions to meet their every need.	@pwnlord69
Unihaxor	On-Chain specialist, known for finding valuable defi low caps, trend analyser and market philosophy	https://t.me/unihax0r

How Curated Projects are Shown

Curated projects are highlighted on LBP pages with a tick of approval alongside the curator name.

In addition to the preview cards.

When should I apply for curation?

We recommend that project teams enquire about curation at least 2 weeks before their LBP event to allow sufficient time for the curation process to take place.

Curator Guidelines Update

At Fjord Foundry, our dedication to the principles of web3 remains steadfast—promoting openness, transparency, and the growth of permissionless communities. We continue to empower projects to foster tokenised communities through Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools, showcasing these LBPs directly from the blockchain.

To qualify for this curated list, projects must meet the following updated standards:

• Token Supply Availability: A minimum of 1% of the project's token supply must be accessible during the LBP event.

• Project Maturity: The project should demonstrate a minimum of two months of development and community engagement efforts.

• Social Media Presence: The project's social media accounts should be active for at least two months.

• Team Composition: The project should have a robust team with a minimum of two members.

Curated LBPs are expected to showcase the following attributes to curators:

• Experienced Leadership: Project leaders should possess a significant level of expertise relevant to their project's domain.

• Community Engagement: Leaders should be committed to actively engaging with and supporting their community's growth.

• Sustainable Growth: The project's growth strategy should be sustainable and considerate of the community's well-being, avoiding undue risks.

• Security Commitment: A serious approach to the security of both funds and community members is a must.

• Vision and Planning: The team must have a clear, long-term strategic plan for their project.