Before we talk about anything else, it’s important to acknowledge what just happened.

These past few days have been incredibly hard for a lot of people. Some lost everything in a matter of hours. Not just tokens or trades, but the work, the savings, and the hope they had put into this space.

I’ve been in crypto for more than ten years. And still, moments like this never get easier to watch. Because behind every number there’s a real story. A person who took a risk to build something, to change their path, or simply to take a chance on a better future.

At Kaiko, we don’t judge how people choose to be in the market. Long or short, conservative or aggressive, everyone has their reasons. What matters is remembering that real people sit behind every trade. Empathy isn’t just a value for us. It’s the starting point.

To anyone who’s been hit hard this week, I just want to say: ‘we see you. And you’re not alone’.

But what also became clear in the middle of all this, is something we’ve felt for a long time.

The people who stayed

The strength of this community is real.

Even as the market collapsed and fear took over, the Kaiko community held steady.

This kind of resilience doesn’t come from hype or price movement. It comes from trust. And not just trust in a company, but in a direction, a way of working, and a group of people building something that lasts.

People who believed enough to stay and who understood that what matters most isn’t how things look in a bull market, but what holds when everything else breaks

Foundations first

Over the past four months, our focus has been simple. Build the foundations.

While the market chased momentum, we worked on the parts no one sees. We refined the product. We secured long-term partnerships. We set up revenue streams that don’t depend on speculation.

We’ve already generated 1.7 million in revenue this year. That’s the result of ongoing work with clients who are using what we’ve built and relying on what we’re delivering.

Now we’re preparing for our equity seed round, as the next step in a plan we’ve followed from day one.

We’re not reacting to the market this week. We’re continuing what we’ve always done.

A system that holds

In moments like this, when everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to get distracted. To chase narratives, shift focus, or try to control what can’t be controlled. But that’s never been our approach.

We’ve stayed focused on building something real. A product that people can actually use. A system designed to handle pressure without losing shape. The architecture behind it wasn’t made for the good times. It was built to hold when things get difficult

That’s why we’ve spent so much time working on Kaiko’s core systems, its infrastructure, its stability, and the clear value it delivers to the people who use it.

We keep going

So, for us. we’ll keep going. Step by step, as planned from day one. 

This moment hasn’t changed our direction. It made it clearer. While others regroup or rethink, we already know what our next step will be.

There’s still a lot of work ahead, and that’s where we’re focused. On building with care, making the right calls and staying present, even when the rest of the market crashes down.

We’re not here to react. We’re here to build something that lasts.