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How We Built a Web3 Growth Engine That Connected 50K+ Users With Their Next Favorite Projects

Most web3 platform users are skeptical of new projects. So how do we get in front of the right people and position ourselves as trustworthy? Shmik dot io had the same vision and we helped them make it a reality.

Founder
Colin Dijs
Type
Custom Web3 Development
Services
UX/UI Design, Full Stack Development
Year
2024

Ever launched a token and felt like you were just another fish in an ocean of rugs?

Or watched your Discord server collect dust while some random degen meme coin explodes to 1000x?

Yeah, that feeling sucks.

You've spent months perfecting your project, maybe dropped serious $$$ on development, and now you're watching your launch countdown like it's a ticking time bomb.

Because in Web3, being great isn't enough - you need eyes, engagement, and a community that actually gives a damn.

It's frustrating and terrifying at the same time. Every day you're not getting traction, you're burning runway.

Every quiet Discord channel and low-engagement Twitter post feels like a clock ticking down to failure. And the worst part is that…

You know there are users out there who would absolutely love what you've built... if they could just find you through all the noise.

That's exactly why we built Shmik dot io.

Because great projects shouldn't die in obscurity while pump-and-dumps steal the spotlight.

Making Signal Stand Out From Noise

When we started building Shmik.io, we faced three major challenges:

  1. Users were drowning in spam and rug pulls, making them skeptical of new projects
  2. Legitimate projects struggled to prove their worth to potential users
  3. The "complete these tasks" space was full of bots and fake engagement

We needed to build something different.

Something that actually delivered value to both sides of the marketplace.

For Users:

No More Rug Pull Roulette

No more gambling on sketchy projects or wasting time on dead-end opportunities. We built a spot where they could:

  • Find legit projects before they blow up (and yes, we actually verify them)
  • Do tasks that teach them what the project's about (not just mindless following)
  • See exactly what they’re getting and when they’ll get it
  • Connect once and they’re good to go - none of that "verify wallet every 5 minutes" nonsense

For Projects:

Real Users, Not Just Numbers

This is the good part. Instead of buying fake engagement or praying for organic growth, you get:

  • Your own quest system that actually helps users understand your project
  • Clear data on who's engaging (and actually sticking around)
  • Support for whatever chain you're building on

"But wait," you might be thinking,

"this sounds great but what if it's just another platform that promises the world and delivers nothing?"

That's exactly why we got projects like Galaxis, Farcana, and Burn Ghost to try it first.

They wouldn't risk their communities on something that doesn't work. They are HUGE companies, with HUGE communities.

How We Built It from Concept to Launch

1. Design That Doesn't Make Your Brain Hurt

Ever tried connecting your wallet to some janky dApp that looks like it was built in 2005?

Yeah, we weren't gonna do that. Instead, we:

  • Made wallet connections that actually work first time
  • Built task flows that even your non-crypto friends could follow
  • Designed everything mobile-first (because who's not on their phone?)
  • Made finding new projects as easy as scrolling Twitter

2. The Tech

We did some cool stuff under the hood:

  • Zero gas fees for basic actions (because nobody likes paying $50 to claim $10)
  • Works with pretty much any chain you're building on
  • Verifies off-chain tasks without the usual headaches
  • Keeps everything secure and decentralized where it matters

3. Real Examples, Real Results

Take Anomaly (AI Gaming Blockchain), for example.

These guys didn't want just another "follow us on Twitter" campaign.

So we helped them build tasks that actually got users exploring their gaming features

Everything actually worked. No emergency patches, just smooth sailing from day one.

The Proof Is In Who's Using It

Instead of telling you how great we are, let's look at who's actually putting their projects and communities in our hands.

We're talking heavy hitters here.

  • Galaxis and Farcana choosing us for their gaming communities.
  • Burn Ghost trusting us with their launch strategy.
  • Vendetta Games running their entire community engagement through our platform.

The Mega Big Degen Party wasn't just another NFT drop - it crushed it with 29 task completions (and if you know Web3, you know that's actually insane engagement).

Incubat3 used us to build their early community. Revived chose us for their comeback.

And Anomaly is still running some of their best performing campaigns through us.

Hell, even BasedVC and Islands of Greed are in the mix - and trust me, VCs don't put their name on just anything.

Here's Your Next Move

Building in Web3 isn't just about the code - it's about actually understanding a project’s target audience and how to cater and be valuable to them.

That's exactly what we did for Shmik.io.

Building tech that make it seamless and engaging for both users and projects to use the platform - without the usual Web3 headaches.

The question is that…

Where's your project going to be 3 months from now?

Would it be still fighting for attention, or building something that matters with a community that cares?

If you're ready to do this right, we’re here to help.

Shoot me a message on Telegram here or grab a spot on my calendar.

Let's talk about getting your project the attention it deserves.