Ryu’s Innovative TFV™ Metric: Disrupting Traditional Finance

This funding will cover the essential technical components for Ryu:

Backend Development ($20,000 - $60,000): Infrastructure to manage real-time financial data, AI, and blockchain.

Frontend Development ($15,000 - $30,000): Developing a functional user interface.

AI & Blockchain Integration ($25,000 - $60,000): Implementing secure, AI-driven insights and blockchain transactions.

Third-party Integrations ($5,000 - $10,000): Connecting payment gateways and APIs.

This expense covers essential team roles to manage the project, operations, and initial outreach:

Project Management ($5,000 - $8,000): Coordinates tasks, manages timelines, and ensures smooth execution of the project.

Administrative Support ($3,000 - $5,000): Handles scheduling, communication, and essential documentation to keep operations efficient.

Marketing & Outreach ($2,000 - $7,000): Early-stage marketing efforts, including social media campaigns and generating initial user interest.

This expense covers the design and prototype development for the Ryu platform:

UI/UX Design ($25,000 - $50,000): Creating a secure, intuitive interface for financial transactions, real-time data insights, and user experience, with responsive design.

Prototyping ($15,000 - $30,000): Developing interactive prototypes for user testing and refining before full development.

This category ensures the platform has the necessary backend support for secure, reliable performance:

Cloud Hosting ($6,000 - $12,000): Using services like AWS or Google Cloud, hosting will cost around $500 - $1,000 per month depending on the resources needed for real-time data processing, scalability, and security measures.

Domain & Maintenance ($1,000 - $3,000): Covers the cost of domain registration and website upkeep to ensure the platform remains operational and accessible year-round.

This ensures regulatory compliance and legal protections for the Ryu platform:

AML/KYC Compliance ($15,000 - $30,000): Covers anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations, essential for secure financial transactions.

Legal Counsel ($10,000 - $25,000): For legal guidance, contract drafting, and protecting intellectual property rights.

Data Privacy & Security ($10,000 - $20,000): Implementing GDPR and data security measures to protect sensitive information.

These funds are dedicated to ensuring the platform operates smoothly and securely before launch:

Quality Assurance Testing ($3,000 - $7,000): Testing for bugs, performance issues, and usability, covering everything from security checks to user experience.

User Feedback & Refinement ($2,000 - $3,000): Gathering feedback from early users and refining the platform based on their input before broader rollout.

This expense covers essential documentation and training to support development and user onboarding:

Technical Documentation ($1,500 - $3,000): Creating clear, detailed documentation for developers and future team members to understand the platform’s architecture and features.

User Training Materials ($500 - $2,000): Developing basic guides or tutorials to help early users and team members navigate the platform efficiently.

This ensures the platform runs smoothly post-launch and provides early support:

User Support ($2,000 - $4,000): Dedicated support to assist early users with questions, issues, and feedback to enhance their experience.

Maintenance & Bug Fixes ($1,000 - $1,500): Regular maintenance and addressing any bugs that arise during the initial launch.

This covers the necessary licenses for using third-party tools and services:

Third-party API Licenses ($1,500 - $3,000): Licensing fees for integrating essential APIs, such as payment gateways, analytics, and financial data feeds.

Software Licenses ($500 - $1,000): Licenses for any additional tools or software needed to ensure the platform functions effectively.

This will fund early marketing efforts to build brand awareness and attract users:

Digital Marketing ($3,000 - $6,000): Targeted ads, SEO, and social media campaigns to generate traffic and interest.

Public Relations & Outreach ($1,500 - $3,000): Working with PR agencies or influencers to increase visibility and credibility in the fintech space.

Branding & Content Creation ($1,500 - $2,000): Creating promotional materials, videos, and blog content to highlight the platform's value proposition.

This reserve is set aside to cover unforeseen expenses:

Buffer for Unexpected Costs ($5,000 - $7,500): Ensures that any unplanned costs during development or initial operations can be handled without disrupting the overall project.