💲Funding Goals
“The <$10,000 MVP Challenge: How We're Building Pixelnauts with Pocket Change”
Most Web3 projects raise millions to build half a game and vanish. We're proving you can launch a working MVP for under $10,000.
Development Budget Breakdown
Game Development - $7,000
Hire Unity developer with networking expertise for:
Multiplayer functionality (1v1 real-time battles)
Smart contract integration for charity matches
Browser performance optimization and polish
B-b0 Prototype V2 - $1,000
Upgrade from ESP32 prototype to production-ready hardware:
Better processing power for local AI (Raspberry Pi or equivalent)
Improved display, camera, and sensor systems
Enhanced build quality for demonstrations and testing
Web Platform Redesign - $750
Professional overhaul of existing infrastructure:
Redesign donation dashboard to industry standards
Enhance BUILD-A-BEEBO 3D NFT customizer
Improve UX/UI across the platform
Additional hosting resources for scaling
Sustainable Metalwork - $325
Band saw, belt grinder, and engraver for my knife-making hobby. I repurpose scrap metal into handmade throwing knives - it's meditative, sustainable, and occasionally generates beer money to extend the development budget. Plus, every founder needs a break from coding.
Total: $9,075
Already Invested:
4 years solo development
Beta game with 21K+ plays proving core mechanics
3D printer for hemp-based prototyping ($500 value)
Discord bot with Web3 integration
Android app published on Google Play
Initial B-b0 ESP32 prototype
Website with functional donation system
What This Unlocks: With under $10K, we launch live charity matches where players compete and 100% of entry fees flow transparently to TeamTrees. That's the proof of concept. That's what separates vaporware from reality.
No million-dollar runway. No VC pressure to pivot. Just lean, focused execution proving entertainment can fund planetary health.
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