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How StageRaise Works
StageRaise is a decentralized funding protocol designed for transparent capital flow. It supports both Traditional and Milestone-based projects, where milestone funding release is tied to progress and community voting.
End-to-End Lifecycle
1. Project Setup
A creator defines the project type, funding target, funding start and end times, contribution limits, and payment token.
2. Upcoming State
Before funding start, the project is visible but cannot accept contributions.
3. Live Funding
Between funding start and funding end, contributors can fund within min/max limits using the configured stablecoin.
4. Funding Closed
After funding end, new contributions are blocked and project execution continues under its selected model.
5. Post-Funding Execution
Traditional projects allow direct withdrawal after funding closes. Milestone projects move through vote rounds before more funds are unlocked.
Funding Models
Traditional
Single funding window with no milestone voting. After funding ends, the project owner can withdraw available balance.
Best fit: Simple campaigns where phased proof-of-work is not required.
Milestone-Based
Funding is raised first, then each milestone may require a community vote before additional funds are unlocked.
Best fit: Projects that need stronger public accountability and staged fund release.
Milestone Voting Mechanics
- Project owner opens a milestone vote round.
- Funders vote YES or NO once in that round.
- Voting power is weighted by funded amount, not by wallet count.
- After the vote window ends, the round must be finalized to apply results.
- Passing votes move milestone progress forward. Failed votes increase failed-vote count.
- At three failed rounds, project funders can request proportional refunds from remaining project balance.
Key Rules and Constraints
Funding windows
Contributions are allowed only between funding start and funding end.
Contribution limits
Every funder must stay within project min and max limits.
Token scope
Each project accepts one configured stablecoin only.
Vote integrity
One vote per funder per round, with weighted voting power.
Planned Work: Token Launch Integration
This is an exploratory direction and not final yet. The goal is to let projects launch tokens in a way that stays aligned with StageRaise funding and milestone accountability.
- •Milestone-gated token unlocks so distribution follows verified project progress.
- •Contributor-aware allocation models that can consider both contribution and governance participation.
- •Guardrails around launch timing so token release cannot bypass core project accountability rules.
- •Optional module design so projects can use funding-only mode or funding-plus-token mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fund before the start date?
No. Upcoming projects are visible but funding is blocked until the funding start time.
Why does a milestone vote still need finalization?
Finalization is the state transition that records whether the round passed or failed and updates project milestone counters.
Are refunds automatic after failed votes?
Refund eligibility becomes available after three failed milestone rounds, and each eligible funder requests their own proportional refund.