Ropefiasco is a venture laboratory bridging cultural velocity with financial rigor. We architect infrastructure for the new economy.

Our work focuses on "Productive Capital"—transforming static assets into liquid, yield-bearing instruments. By leveraging decentralized protocols and compliant legal frameworks, we unlock value where traditional markets see only risk.

Whether digitizing human capital in sports or democratizing credit access in emerging markets, our mission is singular: to build the rails that allow potential to become power.

Institutional Finance

ACE Protocol

A regulated protocol for tokenizing and factoring athlete income streams. ACE transforms illiquid NIL contracts into secured, high-yield productive capital.

Enter Protocol
Utility Infrastructure

BEAM

Bio-Economic Access Module. A decentralized micro-lending protocol using biometric identity to solve the Sybil problem and enable under-collateralized credit.

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Receivables Factoring & Yield

The Thesis: Student-athlete contracts are high-value receivables trapped in an illiquid market. ACE provides the infrastructure to factor these contracts, turning future cash flows into immediate working capital for the athlete.

The Economics of Acceleration: Our yield is not inflationary. It is derived from the discount rate applied to these receivables. Investors capture the "liquidity premium" by providing capital when it is most valuable—today.

Archetype 1

The Transfer Bridge

Target APY: 12-14%

Archetype 2

Performance Accelerator

Target APY: 10-12%

Archetype 3

Family Anchor

Target APY: 8-10%

Archetype 4

Brand Empire

Target APY: 15%+

Archetype 5

Future Trust

Target APY: 4-5%

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Performance Accelerator

Logic: Commercial Loan Rate. Medium duration (1 season). Risk is mitigated by potential draft stock increase. Capital used for coaching/nutrition.

Est. Annual Yield

$1,000

Total Liquidity (1 Year)

$11,000

*Yields are dynamic estimates based on historical factoring rates and risk premiums. Not a guarantee of future performance.

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Liquidity Provider Access

Public liquidity pools are currently gated for compliance.

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ACE: Athlete Capital Exchange

Value-Extraction & Acceleration Protocol

Version 3.4 | Institutional Draft

1. Executive Summary

The asset class of "Human Capital" in sports has historically been illiquid. ACE creates a standardized protocol to factor and tokenize these future income streams. By shifting from a lending model to a receivables factoring model, we create a secured asset class that offers predictable yield to investors while providing acceleration capital to athletes.

2. Market Inefficiency

  • Liquidity Mismatch: Contract value is high, but cash flow is slow.
  • Risk Mispricing: Traditional banks cannot underwrite "talent" risk.
  • Access: Institutional investors lack a vehicle to access this uncorrelated asset class.
  • Revenue Gap: Universities currently lack a mechanism to capture revenue from outside NIL deals.

3. The Solution: TAIS Protocol

Tokenized Athlete Income Streams (TAIS) represent a legal claim on future contract revenue. ACE utilizes a "Notice of Assignment" framework where the Payer (Brand/Collective) directs funds to the Protocol's Smart Contract, not the athlete. This creates a "closed-loop" payment system.

Split-Tranche Trusts: To balance immediate needs with long-term wealth, ACE splits capital into Tranche A (Acceleration - 60%) for immediate use and Tranche B (Preservation - 40%) locked in a yield-bearing trust until graduation.

4. Risk & Governance

4.1 Legal Assignment: We do not rely solely on code. We utilize tri-party agreements to secure the income stream at the source.

4.2 Insurance Wrappers: Yield reserves fund an Insurance Pool to protect principal against "Force Majeure" events (injury/cancellation).

4.3 Compliance: All liquidity providers undergo KYC/AML. The protocol is built to interface with traditional banking rails for fiat settlement.

4.4 Institutional Licensing: Smart contracts automatically route licensing royalties to Universities for IP usage, adhering to standard IP commercialization practices.

5. Conclusion

ACE is the bridge between the efficiency of DeFi and the legal rigor of structured finance. We are building the Nasdaq for Human Potential.

6. Disclaimer

This document is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The ACE Protocol utilizes blockchain technology for settlement efficiency; however, all underlying assets are secured by legal contracts in the physical world. "Programmatically enforced" refers to the automated execution of pre-agreed logic, not a guarantee of solvency. The protocol is designed to align with NCAA interim guidelines and applicable state NIL laws.

References

  • Buterin, V. (2014). Ethereum: A Next-Generation Smart Contract and Decentralized Application Platform.
  • DL Research. (2025). The Katana Flywheel: Rethinking Incentives and Liquidity for Sustainability.
  • NCAA. (2021). Name, Image, Likeness Policy. Retrieved from ncaa.org

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Welcome to BEAM.

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The Utility Layer

BEAM (Bio-Economic Access Module) is a decentralized micro-lending protocol designed to bridge the gap between on-chain liquidity and real-world borrowers. By replacing traditional collateral with biometric identity, BEAM solves the "Sybil Attack" problem that has historically prevented under-collateralized lending in crypto.

Bio-Verification

Users prove they are unique humans using World ID. This ensures one person = one credit line.

Instant Liquidity

Verified users access micro-loans ($20–$50) instantly via World Chain, settled in stablecoins.

Reputation Mining

Repayment builds an on-chain "Trust Score" (SBT), unlocking higher credit limits without banks.

The Latin America Opportunity

Latin America is the world's most active crypto-adoption zone, yet millions remain "unbanked." Costa Rica represents the perfect regulatory sandbox for BEAM's pilot.

  • The Gap: Gig workers often face predatory rates (100%+) from informal lenders due to lack of credit history.
  • The Solution: BEAM offers a compliant alternative. Smart contracts enforce interest rate caps (max ~36-43%), ensuring safety for borrowers and sustainable yield for LPs.
  • Adoption: With Worldcoin infrastructure live in San José, BEAM activates financial utility for verified users immediately.

Why Ropefiasco?

"Ropefiasco views crypto not just as a trading asset, but as essential infrastructure for enterprise. BEAM represents our commitment to building 'Utility Layer' applications that generate real yield from real economic activity."

Frequent Questions

What happens if I don't pay back?

BEAM uses World ID. If you default, your unique biometric identity is permanently blacklisted. You will lose access to future credit lines of $100, $500, and potentially other World Chain apps. It is not worth burning your reputation for $50.

What is the "Trust Booster"?

This is our "Partial Collateral" mode. If you lock a small amount of WLD or USDC (Skin in the Game), you get lower fees and earn 2x Reputation Points, unlocking higher loan limits twice as fast.

Is this legal in Costa Rica?

Yes. BEAM operates strictly within the limits of Law 9859 (Usury Law). We do not charge predatory rates. Our smart contracts enforce interest caps automatically to protect borrowers.

Interested in the technical details?

BEAM Technical Whitepaper

Bio-Economic Access Module

Version 1.0 | World Chain Standard

1. Abstract

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has failed to serve the 1.7 billion unbanked individuals globally due to its reliance on over-collateralization. Without a mechanism to verify unique human identity, protocols cannot offer unsecured credit without succumbing to Sybil attacks. BEAM solves this by integrating Proof of Personhood (PoP) via World ID directly into the lending stack, enabling under-collateralized micro-credit for verified humans.

2. The Sybil Problem in Credit

In traditional crypto lending, a user can generate thousands of wallet addresses. If a protocol offers an unsecured loan, a single actor can drain the liquidity pool by pretending to be thousands of borrowers. BEAM eliminates this vector by requiring biometric verification (Iris Hash) before any credit issuance. One Human = One Credit Line.

3. The BEAM Protocol

BEAM operates as a "Trustless Credit Union" on the World Chain L2.

  • Identity Layer: Uses the World ID SDK to generate a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) that the user is verified and unique, without revealing their actual biometric data.
  • Scoring Layer: A Soulbound Token (SBT) tracks repayment history. This "Trust Score" is non-transferable and acts as on-chain reputation collateral.
  • Liquidity Layer: Permissioned pools funded by USDC. Smart contracts automatically disperse funds upon verification and handle repayment logic.

4. "Trust Booster" Economics

To accelerate trust, BEAM introduces a hybrid collateral model. Users can lock small amounts of WLD (Worldcoin) or USDC as "good faith" collateral. This reduces the protocol's risk exposure and rewards the user with accelerated Trust Score growth (2x multiplier), allowing faster access to higher credit tiers.

5. Regulatory Compliance (Costa Rica)

The pilot deployment in San José adheres to Law 9859. The protocol enforces a hard cap on Annual Percentage Rates (APR) to prevent usury, ensuring alignment with local financial consumer protection standards. BEAM positions itself not as a bank, but as a peer-to-peer mutual aid technology.

Execution Roadmap

From Pilot to Protocol

Phase 1: Infrastructure
  • Legal Wrapper setup (Costa Rica Law 9859).
  • World ID SDK integration for "Sybil Gate."
  • Liquidity Pool seeding ($5k USDC Alpha).
Phase 2: Alpha Pilot
  • "Uber Driver" Strategy: Onboard 50 local drivers.
  • Issue first 50 micro-loans ($20 caps).
  • Test "Cash-Out" rails with local merchants.
Phase 3: Growth
  • Deploy Soulbound Token (SBT) for credit scoring.
  • Enable "Vouched Referrals" for trusted users.
  • Open Liquidity Pool to Institutional LPs.