Problem Statement

The Web3 ecosystem is unforgiving, with millions of projects launching annually, yet the vast majority, estimated at 90-95%, failing to reach their full potential or survive beyond a few years.

As of July 2025, over 37 million unique cryptocurrencies have been created, with projections to hit 100 million by year end. This explosive growth has led to millions of failed ventures in 2025 alone. Though the majority of that number likely offers nothing more than a community and failed token, even seasoned builders and stacked teams are failing to keep their product alive beyond a few years. This high attrition rate directly stems from systemic challenges trapping ventures without exit opportunities, wasting valuable code, communities, and innovation.

Struggling Projects: The Web3 Graveyard

Promising ideas often flop due to a combination of factors:

• Lost Traction: Community interest wanes, engagement drops.

• Funding Shortages: Insufficient capital hinders development, marketing, or operational sustainability.

• Team Transitions: Founders experience burnout or shift focus to new opportunities, leaving projects leaderless.

• Visibility Gaps: In a saturated market, standing out becomes nearly impossible without robust promotion.

Without viable handover mechanisms, these projects are abandoned, contributing to the Web3 graveyard and halts broader ecosystem progress.

Successful Projects: Exit Barriers

Even thriving ventures encounter roadblocks when seeking strategic exits:

• Scaling Limits: Growth demands larger teams, advanced resources, or partnerships that current operators may lack.

• Pivots and Focus Shifts: Founders often redirect efforts toward fresh ideas.

• Optimization: Better skilled operators could unlock further value, but transition options are limited.

The absence of a trusted, multi-chain marketplace results in fragmented, scam-vulnerable, and inefficient deals, often conducted through social channels like DMs or unverified forums. Exitpad addresses these pain points head-on by establishing a dedicated, decentralized platform for seamless Web3 focused transitions.The lack of a trusted, multi-chain marketplace means deals are fragmented, scam-prone, and inefficient. Exitpad fixes this by providing a dedicated space for trustless transitions. Sources: - Why 90% of Web3 Projects Fail — and How the Remaining 10% Are Quietly Changing the World