If you've been following the wild world of Solana and meme coins, you might have caught wind of a fresh project that's shaking up how creators raise funds. Josip Volarević, founder of Fundl, just dropped a thread on X announcing the launch of their first product on the Fundl launchpad. It's essentially bringing the Kickstarter model to Solana, but with a crypto twist that lets backers actually profit from their support.

What's Fundl All About?

Fundl is like Kickstarter on steroids, designed for the blockchain era. Traditional crowdfunding platforms see millions of users pledging billions, but most drop off after just a couple of projects because the risk is high and the rewards are meh. Fundl flips the script by letting you back projects and share in the upside if they succeed.

As Josip explains, over 24 million consumers have pledged more than $9 billion to back 300,000 projects on Kickstarter alone. Yet, 90% quit after two backs due to lopsided risk-reward. Enter Fundl, where your early pledge could multiply if the project hits it big in its main sale phase.

Tying in the Meme Coin Magic

What really caught our eye at Meme Insider is the nod to meme coins like Fartcoin. Josip points out that Fartcoin's launch generated more volume than 100,000 Kickstarter projects combined. That's the power of crypto for capital formation—fast, viral, and lucrative. But not every web2 creator wants to dive into tokens, which is why Fundl is positioning itself as the first non-token launchpad on Solana. You bet on the product, not the price volatility.

This bridges the gap between traditional creators and the meme-driven crypto crowd. Imagine backing a project that goes viral like a top meme coin, but without the pump-and-dump drama.

How Does It Work?

It's straightforward and genius:

1. Creators crowdfund an initial amount, say $10,000, through an early round on Fundl to build a prototype.
2. Once the prototype is ready, they launch the main sale on platforms like Kickstarter, Steam, or even back on Fundl.
3. If the main sale succeeds, early backers get a cut of the profits—think estimated returns like 1.88x on your pledge.

This model incentivizes real product development over hype, which could be a game-changer for blockchain practitioners looking to fund legit ideas amid the meme token frenzy.

The First Launch: Virtual Realiteens

Tomorrow marks the official debut with an animated series from an Emmy-winning creative team behind "Niko: Sword of Light." Called "Virtual Realiteens," it's a high-energy blend of high school comedy and VR chaos. The project is already teasing live on the Fundl site, with other upcoming ones like comics, games, and startups.

Stay tuned by following the campaign on fundl.fun. As Josip puts it, this is "Creator Capital Markets" powered by Fundl—unlocking new ways for Solana users to invest in ideas that could rival the next big meme sensation.

For the full scoop, check out the original thread on X.