CuratorGuard

Startup Idea: A platform that verifies and authenticates genuine game curators for indie developers, providing a safe space for key exchanges.

Pain point: Indie game developers facing scam emails from 'curators' asking for free keys at the end of a game's life cycle.

Categories
Indiedev Gaming Verification Software Authentication Tools Key Management System
Potential Monthly Revenue
$4750

Business Plan: Game Curator Authentication Platform

Executive Summary:

Our platform aims to provide a secure and trusted space for indie game developers to connect with verified and authentic game curators. By ensuring the legitimacy of these curators, indie developers can confidently exchange keys and promote their games to a wider audience, ultimately boosting their visibility and sales.

Market Opportunity:

With the indie game market growing rapidly, there is a rising demand for authentic game curators who can help promote these niche games to the right audience. However, the lack of a reliable platform for verifying the legitimacy of curators has led to concerns of key scams and unauthorized distribution.

Solution:

Our platform will address this gap by offering a verification process for game curators, where they will undergo screening and authentication to prove their credibility. Developers can then safely exchange keys with these verified curators, knowing that their games are in good hands.

Revenue Streams:

  1. Subscription Fees: Indie developers will pay a monthly subscription fee to access the platform and connect with verified curators.
  2. Verification Fees: Game curators will pay a one-time verification fee to establish their credibility on the platform.
  3. Transaction Fees: A small percentage will be charged on each key exchange between developers and curators.

Marketing Strategy:

  1. Partnering with indie game communities and events to promote our platform.
  2. Utilizing social media and online advertising to reach indie developers and curators.
  3. Offering referral discounts to encourage word-of-mouth marketing.

Financial Projections:

  • Monthly Subscription Fee per Developer: $50
  • One-time Verification Fee per Curator: $100
  • Transaction Fee per Key Exchange: 5% of the key value
  • Projected Number of Developers: 50
  • Projected Number of Curators: 20
  • Average Monthly Key Exchanges per Curator: 5

Estimated Monthly Revenue:

  • Subscription Revenue: $50 x 50 developers = $2,500
  • Verification Revenue: $100 x 20 curators = $2,000
  • Transaction Revenue: $50 (average key value) x 5% x 20 curators x 5 key exchanges = $250
  • Total Monthly Revenue: $2,500 + $2,000 + $250 = $4,750

Estimated MRR: $4,750