Cybro DeFi Platform UX | 2-Week MVP → $7M
Ivan Kalkaev
I led the design of Cybro from a 2-week MVP sprint to a scalable, multi-chain DeFi ecosystem. This is one of those long-term partnerships where good design keeps unlocking growth.
At a Glance
$7M raised pre-TGE from 18,000+ token holders
2-week sprint → MVP launched, evolving over 12 months
5,000 weekly users across Arbitrum, Base, and Blast
22% of users onboard via fiat cards (bank-like UX)
AI Broker → 35% adoption within 30 days
Context & Challenge
When Cybro reached out in early 2024, they needed a DeFi investment platform live in two weeks. That meant staking, farming, lending — mobile-first, trust-first, and ready to grow. We had to balance speed with future-proofing. My goal: design just enough to ship fast, but build a system we could keep expanding without compromise.
Solution & Strategy
Shaped 3 core flows: vault discovery, detailed views, and embedded staking
Introduced Trust Score UI for clarity around risk (tooltips, tiers, badges)
Built a flexible component system to support multi-chain logic from day one
Reframed onboarding: card deposit + zap-in with live previews to cut bounce
Rolled out One-Click strategies post-MVP to help newcomers avoid decision fatigue
Designed a staking dashboard with visual tiers (3/6/12 months) to nudge longer locks
For the AI Broker, built a guided chat UI with risk previews and rationale overlays
Designed gamified referral and rewards systems to accelerate network effects
Our initial approach prioritized core functionality: a main platform page with vault cards, internal vault pages, and a streamlined deposit widget. By focusing on key elements and building the page architecture around them, we delivered a functional MVP that launched Cybro into the market.
For transparency, we designed expandable sections showing exactly where funds would be allocated, giving users confidence without overwhelming them with details upfront.
Our first major evolution expanded Cybro beyond its single-chain origins. The interface needed to support multiple blockchains (Arbitrum, Base, Blast) while keeping the experience consistent.
Cybro's AI-Broker uses a conversational interface with a friendly robot guide to make AI-powered investment optimization accessible and transparent for users.
Our design approach shifted focus from technical specifications to user outcomes. Rather than choosing specific protocols, users could select strategies like "Stable Growth" or "High Yield" with clear visual indicators of risk and potential returns.
As Cybro continues to grow, our design team is now working on a mobile experience and enhanced portfolio management tools that maintain the platform's balance of accessibility and power.
Results & Impact
$7M raised during token presale → listings on Gate.io, MEXC
5,000 weekly active users, 30+ vaults across chains
$400K+ TVL within first 6 months
22% of users onboarded via card deposits
35% AI Broker adoption in month one
What I Did With Their Budget (Plain English)
Designed an MVP that shipped in 2 weeks and held up for 12+ months
Created a modular system that scaled across protocols, vault types, and features
Led the shift from protocol-based to strategy-based UX as the product matured
Made complex stuff feel easy: staking, zap-ins, AI investing, all without friction
Why It Worked
I treated this as more than a launch — it was a roadmap. We built for clarity, not just looks. MVP got us live. Trust Score earned confidence. Mobile-first thinking made adoption possible. And when Cybro started growing, the system we designed was already ready.
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Posted Jun 15, 2025
Sprint → launch → $7 M. Dive into the Trust-Score UX and one-click vaults scaling Cybro to 5 k weekly users.
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