Boosty Labs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Ngrave

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ngrave is a crypto security company, a premium hardware wallet for securely storing cryptocurrencies and private keys offline.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• We hired Boosty Labs to strengthen and accelerate the development of our LIQUID mobile application ecosystem at NGRAVE. The main objective was to extend our engineering capacity with experienced React Native and Node.js developers who could seamlessly integrate into our team and contribute to the ongoing development of secure crypto wallet infrastructure and user-facing mobile features.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Boosty Labs provided dedicated React Native and Node.js engineers to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the NGRAVE LIQUID platform. Their scope of work included mobile application development, backend service development, API integrations, feature implementation, performance improvements, bug fixing, and general product support. The team collaborated closely with our internal stakeholders and engineering team, participating in day-to-day development activities and adapting to evolving product requirements. Key deliverables included:

Development and enhancement of mobile application features in React Native 
Backend development and support using Node.js 
Integration of secure wallet-related functionality and third-party services 
Performance optimization and stability improvements 
Ongoing maintenance, issue resolution, and technical support 
Contribution to product scalability and continuous delivery processes 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Boosty Labs helped us accelerate the delivery of new features and strengthen the overall development capacity of our engineering team. Their support allowed us to maintain consistent product development velocity while scaling the LIQUID platform and continuously improving the user experience.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty Labs worked with us in a staff augmentation model, providing dedicated engineers who integrated directly into our internal workflows and collaborated closely with our in-house team. Communication and coordination were smooth throughout the engagement. The developers adapted quickly to our processes, participated in regular team ceremonies, and remained responsive to evolving priorities and product requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most about Boosty Labs was their ability to quickly integrate into our team and contribute effectively to a highly security-sensitive product environment.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

Overall, we were very satisfied with the collaboration and the quality of support provided by Boosty Labs. As with any growing and fast-paced development environment, there were occasional onboarding and knowledge transfer challenges at the beginning of the engagement, but the team addressed them quickly and adapted well to our internal processes and expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP, Engineering of Figure

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Figure is building the future of capital markets with blockchain.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

We hired Boosty Labs to strengthen our blockchain engineering capacity by integrating their specialists into the Provenance Blockchain (Cosmos SDK based) development efforts. The primary objective was to accelerate protocol-level development and improve delivery speed within our blockchain team.
In addition, we also engaged Boosty Labs’ frontend engineers to support product development on the UI side, helping us ship features faster and maintain high implementation quality across our applications.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Boosty Labs provided dedicated engineering resources across blockchain and frontend development. On the blockchain side, their Cosmos SDK engineer worked directly within the Provenance Blockchain internal team, contributing to core protocol development, feature implementation, and ongoing improvements of our blockchain infrastructure.
On the frontend side, Boosty Labs supplied frontend engineers who supported application development, UI implementation, and feature delivery across our products.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We achieved faster development cycles within the Provenance Blockchain protocol team, successfully shipped new features, and reduced backlog across several technical areas.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty Labs’ project management was lightweight, effective, and well aligned with our internal processes. Their engineers integrated smoothly into our workflows, met delivery expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was Boosty Labs’ ability to staff quickly while maintaining a very high bar for engineering quality. They were able to provide strong, production-ready developers in a short time frame, and engineers integrated seamlessly into our teams.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

No. Boosty Labs has been a reliable partner to us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the AT GTM of Coinbase Developer Platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Coinbase Developer Platform is a unified toolkit that lets developers seamlessly create, fund, and operate on-chain applications - with embedded wallets, stablecoin payments (including x402), onramps/offramps, data APIs, and smart account infrastructure all in one place.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• Build xAI prototype for x402
• Build Cal.com prototype for x402

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. x402 Prototype: Wrapper for xAI + X APIs
Boosty Labs built a prototype that exposes xAI’s model inference endpoints and selected X platform APIs behind a unified x402-compliant payment wrapper.
The prototype demonstrates how any third-party API—whether AI inference or social-graph data—can be turned into a pay-per-request service with automatic USDC settlement.

What the prototype does

• Takes a request originally meant for xAI or X’s APIs (e.g., model inference, post retrieval, search, metadata).
  Intercepts it through an x402 facilitator endpoint.
  Returns a 402 Payment Required response containing:
• a price quote
  a payment transaction payload
  settlement instructions
  After the client signs and attaches the USDC transfer to the X-PAYMENT header, the facilitator:
• verifies the payment on-chain
  forwards the request to the native xAI or X API
  returns the full API response to the caller

Why it matters
This prototype shows that:

• API keys can be removed entirely in favor of wallet-based authentication and payment.
  AI models and social-graph APIs can be monetized on a pure usage basis, ideal for agentic workloads.
  Any LLM or platform API can be “x402-enabled” with minimal glue code, accelerating the supply side of the ecosystem.
   

2. x402 Prototype: Wrapper for the Cal.com Scheduling API
Boosty Labs also built an x402 facilitator that wraps the Cal.com API, turning scheduling and booking actions into on-chain pay-per-use operations.

• What the prototype does
  Fronts Cal.com’s REST API with an x402-speaking middleware service.
  When an agent or client attempts to create, modify, or query a booking:
• the server returns a 402 Payment Required with a signed USDC transaction request
  once paid, the call is forwarded to Cal.com via their API
  Supports Cal.com primitives like:
• creating bookings
  updating events
  fetching availability
  triggering workflows

Why it matters
This prototype demonstrates:

• How everyday SaaS workflows (e.g., scheduling, booking, automation) can be made agent-ready and revenue-generating with zero human configuration.
  How x402 can be a universal billing layer for SaaS services — enabling instant stablecoin settlement, precise metering, and no subscription overhead.
  How developers can quickly convert existing commercial SaaS APIs into autonomous-agent-friendly services.
   
  Short Summary of Both Prototypes
  Boosty Labs successfully demonstrated that any third-party API—AI, social, or SaaS—can be turned into an x402-native, pay-per-request service with minimal integration.

The xAI + X wrapper shows applicability to high-volume AI inference + data APIs.

The Cal.com wrapper shows applicability to operational SaaS workflows.

Together, these prototypes validate that x402 can generalize across both AI and non-AI APIs, helping agents autonomously discover, pay, and execute workloads anywhere on the web.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Measurable Outcomes From the Boosty Labs Project
1. Two Fully Functional x402 Facilitator Prototypes Delivered
Outcome: Boosty Labs shipped two independent, working x402 integrations:

• xAI + X API wrapper
• Cal.com API wrapper
• Evidence of success:

Both prototypes successfully implemented the complete x402 flow (402 Payment Required → wallet signature → X-PAYMENT retry → successful downstream API call).
End-to-end settlement in USDC on-chain, meeting protocol compliance expectations.
2. Demonstrated x402 Generalization Across Completely Different API Categories
Outcome: The prototypes validated that x402 can wrap:

• AI inference + social graph APIs
• SaaS scheduling/automation APIs
• Measured progress:

Reduced integration time for a new API category from weeks to ~2–3 days.
Showed that a single facilitator implementation can support multiple heterogeneous upstream providers without protocol changes.
3. Established a Repeatable Integration Pattern (Blueprint)
Outcome: Boosty delivered reusable scaffolding for:

• price quoting
• payment payload generation
• transaction verification
• upstream API forwarding
• error handling + retries
• Quantifiable improvement:

Future facilitators can now be built 30–50% faster using this template.
Reduced complexity for new contributors by providing clear, modular example implementations.
4. Verified Agent Compatibility Through Live Automated Tests
Outcome: Both prototypes were validated with real agent-style workflows.

Measured results:

Agents were able to discover, quote, pay, and execute API calls without human configuration.
End-to-end round-trip latency for paid requests remained within acceptable bounds (<1 second added overhead).
Demonstrated stable settlement success with 100% payment verification accuracy in testing.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty Labs consistently delivered milestones on time and in line with the agreed project schedule.

Both x402 prototypes — the xAI/X wrapper and the Cal.com wrapper — were completed within the expected development windows, with no material delays or last-minute timeline adjustments. Their pace matched the rapid, iterative nature of the engagement, and they were able to turn around new builds, fixes, and enhancements within 24–48 hours when needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

1. Their ability to quickly internalize a new, emerging standard is impressive
x402 is not yet a mainstream payment pattern, and its architecture has several non-obvious moving parts — quoting, payment-payload construction, mechanism abstraction, verification logic, and idempotent retries.
Boosty Labs absorbed all of this incredibly fast, with minimal documentation, and produced working facilitators that matched protocol semantics almost immediately. That level of ramp-up speed is rare.

2. They excel at turning ambiguity into working software
Both prototypes required stitching together upstream APIs (xAI/X and Cal.com) with a still-evolving payment protocol. Boosty handled the inevitable ambiguity without friction — proposing solutions, closing gaps, and consistently moving forward instead of getting blocked.
This made the project feel like working with an internal strike team rather than a typical external vendor.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Akave

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Akave Cloud is a decentralized, S3-compatible storage platform that gives enterprises verifiable data integrity, zero-trust security, and dramatically lower storage costs. Every file action is cryptographically proven on-chain, making data immutable, auditable, and sovereign by design — all without egress fees. Find us at Akave.com

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• Accelerate development
• Increase technical depth

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• technical expertise

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Boosty provided full-stack development, architecture input, and implementation support across multiple Akave Cloud components, including:
 • S3-compatible API integrations and improvements
 • Backend services supporting data ingestion, erasure coding, and onchain proofs
 • Frontend features in the Akave console for bucket creation, data management, and policy controls
 • Integration testing and performance optimization
 • Production readiness, deployment assistance, and observability tooling

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Improved system stability, reflected in a measurable reduction of bugs and production incidents.
• Reduction in time-to-market by 30%, enabling Akave Cloud GA timelines to stay on track without adding internal headcount
• Successful delivery of key platform components, including S3 gateway enhancements, portal onboarding flows, and storage policy features.
• Identification and onboarding of key technical contributors, reducing hiring cycles by 50–70% for critical roles 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty’s project management has been consistently strong and adapted well to the pace and ambiguity of a fast-moving startup. They operate with a clear cadence: structured weekly check-ins, transparent sprint planning, and proactive communication around milestones and blockers. When we needed rapid turnaround, they flexed capacity; when we needed deeper thinking, they slowed down to collaborate on the right approach. Overall, their project management approach felt less like an outsourced vendor and more like an integrated internal team.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their willingness to take a bet with you stands out. Boosty treats your success as shared success. They don’t just ship code; they help shape the team and costs with you, based on the business needs you have and are very flexible in finding solutions that work for both.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

One area where Boosty Labs could enhance the collaboration is by establishing more regular HR-style check-ins focused on team health, workload balance, and communication flow. Because they operate as an extension of our team, having a predictable cadence for discussing interpersonal dynamics, expectations, and overall working rhythms would help surface small issues earlier and keep the partnership running smoothly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partnership Manager of ArtiLab

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Artilab is the go-to custom WordPress development company and is loved by clients.  We create high-quality, marketing-ready websites, allowing our clients to focus on their business goals without worrying about the technical side of the business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• We hired Boosty Labs to enhance our blockchain infrastructure and improve system performance. The specific objectives included a technical audit, AI-driven optimizations, and scalability improvements to ensure seamless operations.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Supporting a technical audit to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. 
• Implementing blockchain-based solutions to enhance security and system integrity.
• Integrating AI-powered automation to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Refining system architecture for better scalability and reduced latency.
• Providing ongoing technical support to address operational challenges

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• 40% increase in system performance due to optimized processing.
• Enhanced blockchain security with improved smart contract integrity.
• Seamless AI integration, reducing manual workload and improving efficiency.
• Lower operational costs through automated backend processes.
• Scalability improvements, allowing the system to handle increased user traffic.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty Labs exhibited excellent project management with clear milestone tracking, timely updates, and proactive communication. Their structured approach ensured that all deliverables were met on schedule, and they remained responsive to our evolving needs throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Boosty Labs stands out for their deep expertise in blockchain and AI, their ability to deliver scalable and high-performance solutions, and their commitment to transparency and collaboration. Their team’s adaptability and problem-solving skills played a crucial role in the project’s success.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

Overall, the experience was highly positive. Boosty Labs has been an outstanding partner, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert blockchain and AI development solutions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of Incode Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Incode Group is a global provider of JavaScript and TypeScript development with 8+ years of experience, that combines expert developers and a dedicated team constantly expanding. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• Develop a decentralized crypto-fiat OTC trading platform.
• Create a user-friendly web interface.
• Build a robust backend infrastructure.
• Enable decentralized management of crypto-fiat OTC orders.
• Focus exclusively on frontend and backend development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Proven track record of working with leading companies in the blockchain industry.

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included:
- Frontend Development:
  - Merchant registration and listing functionalities.
  - User registration, login, and listing search functionalities.
  - Implementation of user and merchant personal centers.
  - Creation of a landing page, DAO page, staking page, and node sale page.
- Backend Development:
  - Integration of wallet-based authentication.
  - Development of APIs to support frontend functionalities.
  - P2P chat feature for user communication.

Key Deliverables:
- Functional web interface for merchant and user interactions.
- Backend services to support frontend operations.
- P2P chat functionality.
- Comprehensive user and merchant personal centers.
- Landing, DAO, staking, and node sale pages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes included:
- Successful deployment of the web interface for merchant and user interactions.
- Fully functional backend supporting all listed features.
- Positive user feedback on the platform's ease of use and reliability.
- On-time delivery of all key deliverables.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty's project management was highly effective. They delivered all items on time and were very responsive to our needs. They used a structured approach to manage the project, providing regular updates and promptly addressing any issues that arose.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Boosty Labs' understanding of blockchain technology and ability to deliver complex projects efficiently stood out. Their proactive communication and commitment to quality were also noteworthy.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

All in all, cooperation with Boosty Labs was more than comfortable, so we can’t recommend any changes or improvements

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Delivery Manager of Merge Rocks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Comprehensive Website, Web App, and Mobile app Design and Development solutions and support

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• Blockchain Development
• Web3
• Back-end Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Boosty Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included:

Frontend Development:

• Merchant Registration and listing functionalities.
• User registration, login, and listing search functionalities.
• Implementation of user and merchant personal centers.
• Creation of a landing page, DAO page, staking page, and node sale page.

Backend Development:

• Integration of wallet-based authentication.
• Development of APIs to support front-end functionalities.
• P2P chat feature for user communication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes included:

• Successful deployment of the web interface for merchant and user interactions.
• Fully functional backend supporting all listed features.
• Positive user feedback on the platform's ease of use and reliability.
• On-time delivery of all key deliverables.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty's project management was highly effective. They delivered all items on time and were very responsive to our needs. They used a structured approach to manage the project, providing regular updates and promptly addressing any issues that arose.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were most impressed by their deep understanding of blockchain technology and their ability to deliver complex projects efficiently. Their proactive communication and commitment to quality were also noteworthy.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

All in all, cooperation with Boosty Labs was more than comfortable, so we can’t recommend any changes or improvements.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at (a/an) Human Resources

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a cost-effective staffing partnership for IT companies, uniting talent in the most in-demand expertise.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

• We hired Boosty Labs for the custom blockchain development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

• Online Search

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

• Good value for cost
• Other

What was the size of Boosty Labs’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We received a request for a custom blockchain development and decided to ask Boosty Labs team to help us with the project. The main request was to develop a unique decentralized social media platform for creators. This platform allows artists to create and curate their content. Main milestones included the development of Crypto processing, Token-based economy, Lighting Network, Content creation and curation rewards, Privacy-focused features, Mobile app, Admin panel.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Boosty Labs showed its expertise by delivering a unique social media platform in time. Our customer was satisfied with the final result.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team used GitLab for project management, issue tracking, and documentation. Agile Scrum methodology was effectively implemented, resulting in a successful project completion.

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their expertise and flexibility were second to none.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

Everything is good

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of (a/an) IT Services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Red Jumpers Agency is a partner network of European tech companies. The goal of our company is to create a collaborative environment for mid-sized IT organizations so that they can acquire new customers, exchange projects and expertise, and grow their businesses with the help of our platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boosty Labs to accomplish?

We hired Boosty Labs for Neobank development

SOLUTION

How did you find Boosty Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Boosty Labs over others?

Good value for cost, Other

What was the size of Boosty Labs’s team?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The goal was to develop a Neobank with unique bundling feature and easy-to-use portfolio management. The scope of work and key deliverables of this project included Crypto and fiat processing, Fiat of/off-ramp, DEX integration, DeFi bundle constructor, Locked and Bonded Staking, Auto-compound yield farming, Token Swap. Also important parts that were delivered included Portfolio Management, Profit calculator, Mobile app and Admin panel

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Boosty Labs team had a great performance and showed a deep understanding of the project, thus the product was delivered on time and without any bugs or issues

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Boosty Labs used the Scram methodology for Neobank development. Their main project management tool was Jira for management. All documentation was stored in Confluence. Their team showed deep understanding of the project, so everything was delivered on time

What was your primary form of communication with Boosty Labs?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their expertise and flexibility

Are there any areas for improvement or something Boosty Labs could have done differently?

For now we don’t have advices for further improvements