What sqrDAO does

sqrDAO is a Vietnam-based Web3 builder community organized as a non-profit DAO, founded around 2023 and headquartered in Da Nang. It operates as a regional hub for Web3 founders and developers, aggregating six interrelated products and programs: the sqrDAO community, sqrNODE (validator infrastructure with approximately $100K in total value secured), sqrBUIDL (a builder accelerator), sqrFUND (an investment vehicle with 4 active portfolio companies), sqrAgent (a Telegram-based AI assistant), and the physical Da Nang Blockchain Hub. It also runs the Web3 Builders' Summit, the Web3 Builders' Voice podcast, and the EMpower Founders Residency (with 6 startups in Cohort 1).

Revenue mechanics are non-traditional and DAO-conventional rather than SaaS-style: the organization captures validator economics on sqrNODE, equity/carry via sqrFUND portfolio investments, grant flow from protocol partners (notably Lisk, Lisk Ventures, and Ethereum ecosystem), and ecosystem/program monetization through events and residencies. No recurring subscription pricing model is disclosed. The customer base splits across three segments: (1) L1/L2 protocol foundations (Lisk, Ethereum, DAVAS) seeking developer mindshare in Vietnam and Southeast Asia; (2) early-stage Web3 startups entering sqrBUIDL and EMpower; and (3) the broader Vietnamese Web3 developer talent pool that the community aggregates.

Technically, sqrDAO's stack is a mix of community operations, validator/node infrastructure, a Telegram AI bot, and physical co-working/event space, underwritten by named partnerships with Lisk, Superteam Vietnam, Lisk Ventures, Ethereum, and DAVAS. The structure is inherently multi-sided: protocols pay (in grants and co-marketing) for distribution, founders pay (in equity/program participation) for acceleration, and the community subsidizes ecosystem activity in exchange for protocol exposure. Headcount of 1–10 and undisclosed funding indicate an early-stage operating model.

Name

sqrDAO

Legal name

sqrDAO

Website

https://sqrdao.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

sqrDAO is a Vietnam-based Web3 builder DAO headquartered in Da Nang, running validator infrastructure (sqrNODE), a founder accelerator (sqrBUIDL), an investment vehicle (sqrFUND), an AI Telegram bot (sqrAgent), and the Da Nang Blockchain Hub to support early-stage Web3 founders and protocol partners such as Lisk and Ethereum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web3 Builder Community & Ecosystem

NAICS

Publishing Industries (513)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Coordination & Contributor Management (tasks, bounties, roles) (FSAPAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grants, Funding & Budget Allocation Platforms (FSAPAHAE), DAO Treasury, Governance & On-Chain Finance Tools (FSADAMAL), Governance Frameworks & DAO Tooling (modules, templates, standards) (FSAPAHAC)

Keywords

• Web3 builder community
• Blockchain validator infrastructure
• Crypto accelerator programs
• Web3 venture investments
• Multi-chain staking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Da Nang

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Membership: sqrDAO operates as a private community of founders, investors, and builders. While membership details and any associated fees are not publicly disclosed, access is gated through in-person vetting at events.
2. Investment Returns (sqrFUND): sqrFUND invests community capital into early-stage Web3 projects at pre-seed and seed stages, generating returns through equity or token investments in portfolio companies such as Harmonix, Xitadel, Paradise Tycoon, Midas.trade, and previously exited xPet.
3. Node Staking Fees (sqrNODE): sqrNODE operates multi-chain validator infrastructure. Token holders stake through sqrNODE's validators and earn rewards. sqrNODE likely earns a fee or commission on staked assets, with over $100K total value staked.
4. Accelerator Program Support: sqrBUIDL runs seasonal BUIDL-athon programs on Solana and Lisk. The program provides grants, prizes, and startup credits to participating teams. Revenue model may include ecosystem grants, partner sponsorship, and value capture from successful portfolio exits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

sqrDAO operates a gated, community-driven Web3 builder ecosystem in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, offering private community membership, multi-chain staking infrastructure through sqrNODE, builder accelerator programs through sqrBUIDL, early-stage investments via sqrFUND, a Telegram-based AI agent (sqrAgent), a physical co-working hub in Da Nang, an annual summit, and a podcast series. Revenue is generated through validator fees, investment returns, ecosystem grants, and program partnerships targeted at Web3 founders, investors, and developers in the region.

Product overview

sqrDAO is a Web3 builder community ecosystem consisting of multiple interconnected products and initiatives. The core offering is the sqrDAO community platform, which connects founders, investors, and builders. Supporting this are infrastructure products (sqrNODE for multi-chain staking, sqrAgent for Telegram-based AI agents), accelerator programs (sqrBUIDL with BUIDL-athons on Solana and Lisk), investment vehicle (sqrFUND), and community initiatives (Da Nang Blockchain Hub physical space, Web3 Builders' Summit annual event, Web3 Builders' Voice podcast). The portfolio collectively supports Web3 development across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• sqrNODE: Node validation infrastructure for Web3 builders, providing reliable, high-performance validator nodes across multiple blockchain networks for staking and earning.
• sqrBUIDL
• sqrFUND
• sqrAgent
• Web3 Builders' Voice
• Web3 Builders' Summit
• Da Nang Blockchain Hub

Products and services

• sqrDAO Community Membership
• sqrNODE Multi-Chain Validator and Staking Infrastructure
• sqrBUIDL Accelerator Program
• sqrFUND Early-Stage Investment Vehicle
• EMpower Founders Residency
• Da Nang Blockchain Hub
• Web3 Builders' Summit
• Web3 Builders' Voice Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,400+ builders attended sqrDAO events and the Web3 Builders' Summit
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisk is a core strategic partner for sqrDAO's Lisk Vietnam BUIDL-athon program. The partnership includes a 4-week intensive bootcamp and hackathon on the Lisk blockchain, building consumer apps, localized DeFi, and stablecoin payment solutions for the Vietnamese market. Lisk provides developer relations support, prize funding (5,000 USDT), and access to the Lisk ecosystem.
• Superteam VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperteam Vietnam is the leading Solana community in Southeast Asia and a core strategic partner for sqrDAO's Solana BUIDL-athon program. Superteam Vietnam participants receive priority consideration and additional support throughout the program. The partnership provides access to Superteam Earn grants and bounties ($1K–$20K), fast-track submission support for Solana's global hackathons, and direct connections to the Superteam global ecosystem and Solana Foundation grants ($10K–$50K).
• EthereumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEthereum is a core technology partner in the EMpower Founders Residency, which is described as 'Built on Ethereum.' The residency program is designed to leverage Ethereum's ecosystem for the 10–15 Southeast Asian Web3 founders in the program.
• DAVAS (Da Nang Venture & Angel Summit)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDAVAS (Da Nang Venture & Angel Summit) is a flagship co-hosted event partner. The EMpower Founders Residency culminates with Showcase Day at DAVAS and the Web3 Builders' Summit (May 25–27, 2026), providing portfolio founders with direct access to 200+ investors, VCs, and ecosystem partners.
• VBI (Vietnam Blockchain Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBI (Vietnam Blockchain Institute) is a core strategic partner for the Lisk Vietnam BUIDL-athon. VBI provides the Lisk Protocol Layer2 Zero Camp online course, organizes boot camp lab sessions, and manages task submissions and mentorship for the BUIDL-athon program. VBI's activities include AMA sessions with Lisk and sqrDAO, workshop facilitation, and final demo day organization.
• DNES (Da Nang Business Incubator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNES Business Incubator is Vietnam's first public-private partnership business incubator and a core strategic partner for sqrDAO. DNES is listed as a startup partner for the Solana BUIDL-athon and provides startup incubation support, business development resources, and connects with the broader Vietnamese startup ecosystem. It is also a community partner for the EMpower Founders Residency.
• cirCO Coworking SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnercirCO is Vietnam's leading flexible workspace provider with 7 locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. It is a startup partner for the Solana BUIDL-athon, providing co-working space and meeting/event facilities for the program.
• OutlawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOutlaw is a global blockchain corporate advisory and Web3 legal consultancy firm with offices in Singapore, Seoul, and Dubai. Listed as a startup partner for the Solana BUIDL-athon, providing legal and compliance advisory services to participating founders.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alliance DAO: Web3 accelerator and founder community offering cohort-based programs, mentorship, and investor access. Directly comparable to sqrBUIDL's accelerator structure, though Alliance DAO operates at a global scale.
• Gitcoin: DAO funding and builder community platform using quadratic grants to support open-source Web3 builders. Comparable to sqrDAO's community-coordination and grant-allocation role, with sqrFUND operating a similar fund-deployment function in a regional context.
• Buildspace: Web3 builder education and community platform offering structured programs that take founders from idea to launch. Directly comparable to sqrBUIDL's BUIDL-athon structure for transforming founders into production-ready teams.
• Seedify: Web3 launchpad and early-stage investment DAO that incubates and funds GameFi, DeFi, and AI projects. Comparable to sqrFUND's pre-seed/seed investment thesis across DeFi, GameFi, Consumer Apps, and PayFi.
• DoraHacks: Global hackathon organizer and builder community platform running Web3 hackathons and quadratic grant rounds. Directly comparable to sqrDAO's BUIDL-athon programs and Web3 Builders' Summit as a hackathon-and-events-driven community builder.
• BuidlGuidl: Ethereum-focused builder community that supports developers building in the Ethereum ecosystem via fellowships, residencies, and grants. Mirrors sqrDAO's community-driven builder support model, with the EMpower Residency positioned as 'Built on Ethereum.'
• Superteam DAO: Global Solana builder community network with regional chapters (Superteam Vietnam is sqrDAO's core partner). Runs grants, hackathons, and earn programs for builders — directly comparable to sqrBUIDL's Solana program and overall community model.

Broad incumbents

• Outlier Ventures: Web3 accelerator and token engineering investor running multi-cohort founder programs and Base Camp accelerators. Comparable to sqrBUIDL at a global scale, with broader institutional backing.
• Lisk: Layer-1 blockchain with a builder-focused emerging markets strategy and venture arm (Lisk Ventures) that co-hosts sqrDAO's EMpower Residency. Functions as both a partner and a broader incumbent running parallel builder programs across Africa, LatAm, and SEA.
• Solana Foundation: Ecosystem foundation behind the Superteam grant network and global hackathons. Indirect incumbent — its grant and developer relations programs shape the same Solana builder pool that sqrBUIDL's Solana program taps into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sqrDAO
• GitHubgithub.com/sqrDAO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sqrdao
• Facebookfacebook.com/sqrDAO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sqrdao

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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