Project Merlin emerges as a groundbreaking platform that blends crowdfunding, freelancing, identity, and token launches—all powered by community governance and multi-chain infrastructure. Launched in 2023, Project Merlin reimagines how Web3 participants build, collaborate, and launch decentralized projects.
🌐 The Vision Behind Project Merlin
At its core, Project Merlin is designed to be a multi-product Web3 hub with interconnected components that serve both creators and communities. It consists of:
MerlinCap DAO: A decentralized platform for community-led crowdfunding where users vote on which projects receive support.
Merlin’s Guild: A freelancer marketplace tailored for Web3 professionals in development, design, marketing, and more.
Excaliber: A gamified identity and engagement tool that allows users to earn rewards by completing tasks and proving their participation.
Avalon Launchpad: A token launch platform (IDO) where new projects can raise funds and grow their community.
🔧 Core Features
🏛️ DAO-Driven Crowdfunding
Through the MerlinCap DAO, users can submit proposals and vote on which blockchain projects deserve funding. Participation in this governance process is incentivized with MRLN token rewards, ensuring a vibrant and active community.
💼 Web3 Freelancing Marketplace
Merlin’s Guild connects DAOs and projects with verified Web3 freelancers. Professionals get paid in crypto or fiat, and each service is backed by decentralized identity and reputation mechanisms.
🎮 Interactive Engagement with Excaliber
Excaliber rewards users for participating in quests, games, and community tasks. Mini-games like "Merlin’s Beard!" hosted on Telegram help onboard users in a fun and engaging way.
🚀 Launchpad for New Tokens
Avalon serves as the platform’s IDO engine. Projects can securely launch their tokens, conduct fair public sales, and build early momentum within the Merlin ecosystem.
🎨 NFT-Powered Access and Marketplace
Merlin uses NFTs to assign roles and permissions within the platform. An integrated NFT marketplace enforces royalties and connects creators directly with buyers.
👥 Community and Ecosystem
With an international team of over 25 contributors and initial funding of $275,000, Project Merlin has already attracted thousands of users. Key ecosystem partners include:
SKALE Network
Sequence
Konnect3d
SH Partners
The platform also collaborates with Galxe to run quests and airdrops, where users can earn MRLN tokens for participation.
💡 Technical Foundations
Project Merlin is built on a multi-chain, EVM-compatible infrastructure that includes Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain. Smart contracts are open-source and available on GitHub, reinforcing transparency and developer trust.
📅 Roadmap Outlook
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2023 focused on development and partner onboarding, while 2024–2025 is expected to include:
Full IDO and token launch
Expanded use of mini-games for user onboarding
DAO enhancements and voting incentives
Marketplace growth and NFT utility
Broader community governance features
✅ Why Project Merlin Stands Out
Project Merlin offers a unique, all-in-one approach to building in Web3. By combining:
Decentralized fundraising
Freelance marketplaces
Gamified identity and engagement
NFT-based permissions
DAO governance