KO Inflation (KOI), a Web3 project focused on virtual mentor Ms. KOI and the KOI Mobilize platform, has announced a US$25 million committed strategic investment from Bolts Capital. Bolts Capital is a venture capital firm based in the United Kingdom, known for its expertise in crypto, venture, and public markets, with a focus on scaling established blockchain protocols and innovative projects within the digital economy.
Empowering Financial Literacy Through Engaging Experiences
Founded by Co Siau, an early participant in Bitcoin and Ethereum, KO Inflation aims to create a consumer-focused environment where individuals can learn about inflation and value through content, community programs, and creator-led experiences. The project has already engaged over 500 influencers across Southeast Asia to educate users and foster local communities. The KOI Mobilize platform enables users to create and share value, connect with a marketplace, and access blockchain opportunities that prioritize long-term value and anti-inflation strategies over short-term speculation.
“Our vision with KO Inflation is to turn complex topics like inflation, value preservation, digital assets, and business building into experiences that people can understand and benefit from, while creating long term value for users, partners, investors, and agency builders,” said Co Siau, Founder of KO Inflation.
Strategic Growth and Platform Expansion
The newly committed capital will be instrumental in scaling KOI Mobilize, launching an on-chain marketplace, and bolstering KOI’s product, engineering, and compliance teams. This strategic expansion is part of the project's preparation to collaborate with a wider range of global partners and exchanges.
Introducing MONOKOILY: A "Live to Earn" Financial Education Experience
A key component of KOI’s development roadmap is MONOKOILY, a blockchain-based life simulation and "Live to Earn" financial education experience. Inspired by classic economic board games and reimagined for the Web3 era, MONOKOILY is integrated with KOI Mobilize missions and campaigns. Through interactive gameplay, MONOKOILY teaches essential financial concepts such as cash flow management, asset allocation, and risk awareness.
Beyond its educational focus, MONOKOILY is designed to create new opportunities for individuals to establish their own agency-style businesses within the KOI ecosystem. Players and community leaders can cultivate local communities, onboard new users, and introduce real-world projects and assets into the network. This model fosters business development while simultaneously expanding the reach of KOI. KOI believes that by making financial education enjoyable, blockchain frictionless, and digital assets useful in the real world, the world will transition into a new era of a user-driven economy.
Incubation and Strategic Partnership
KO Inflation has been incubated by Sky Venture Labs, a venture studio and advisory firm. Sky Venture Labs has provided guidance on narrative design, product direction, ecosystem strategy, and go-to-market execution since the project's initial concept phase.
“We incubated KOI because it represents what we see as the next chapter of Web3: real utility, strong intellectual property, and communities that learn, play, build, and run their own agency style businesses,” said Sky Wee, Co-Founder of Sky Venture Labs.
About KO Inflation
KO Inflation (KOI) is a Web3 project dedicated to helping everyday users understand inflation, value preservation, and digital assets through practical experiences. The project centers around its virtual mentor, Ms. KOI, and the KOI Mobilize platform, integrating content, community, and creator-driven programs. It also features MONOKOILY, a blockchain-based life simulation and "Live to Earn" financial education experience available at https://www.monokoily.co. KOI further supports an agency-style business model, enabling partners to build their own ventures within the ecosystem. More information can be found at https://koinflation.co.
About Bolts Capital
Bolts Capital is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, specializing in the crypto and blockchain sectors. The firm is led by seasoned experts in crypto, venture capital, and public markets. Bolts Capital invests in established blockchain protocols and innovative Web3 projects, offering capital, strategic partnerships, and guidance to enhance their impact within the digital economy.
About Sky Venture Labs
Sky Venture Labs is a venture studio and advisory firm co-founded by Sky Wee and Allen Tan Chee Hoe. The studio collaborates with technology and Web3 teams throughout their lifecycle, from concept development to growth stages. Its core focus areas include product strategy, narrative design, ecosystem building, and robust governance and compliance.