Cold Start Strategy
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How to bootstrap the network from zero to sustainable growth
🚧 Under Construction — Contributors Welcome!
This section is being actively developed. We’re documenting Asgaya’s cold-start strategy: how to launch a permissionless P2P remittance network from zero users to sustainable organic growth.
Why this matters:
- No liquidity = no network (chicken-and-egg problem)
- Payment method diversity requires pioneer testing
- Geographic expansion needs prioritization strategy
- Phase 0 → Phase 1 transition criteria must be clear
What needs documentation:
1. Phase 0 Approach
Topic: Trusted participant testing, Spain focus, initial validation
Key questions:
- Who are the Phase 0 participants?
- What metrics define “ready for Phase 1”?
- How do we maintain permissionlessness while starting small?
2. Payment Method Rollout
Topic: Progressive payment expansion via pioneer program
Key questions:
- How do pioneers test and document new payment methods?
- What evidence standards for fraud protection?
- When is a payment method “production-ready”?
3. Pioneer Program
Topic: Incentivizing early adopters and documentation contributors
Key questions:
- What rewards for pioneers? (badges, fee discounts, reputation?)
- How do we verify pioneer contributions?
- What prevents Sybil attacks on pioneer benefits?
4. Corridor Expansion
Topic: Geographic prioritization strategy
Key questions:
- Which corridors after Spain → Venezuela?
- What signals indicate corridor readiness?
- How do we balance demand vs. regulatory risk?
How to Contribute
See a question you can answer? Document your findings:
- Research approach: Read Unknowns for the investigation brief format
- Create a document: Write a markdown file for one of the topics above
- Submit: GitHub PR or email to rufitnes@proton.me with subject “Cold Start: [topic]”
Permissionless contribution in action. No approval needed—if your documentation is sound and well-structured, it’s a contribution.
Status: 🚧 Under Construction
Last Updated: 2026-06-28
Contributors Welcome: Yes — Contact rufitnes@proton.me
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