A new type of Web3 investment bank & advisory firm.

Forgd is uniquely differentiated by our data-driven approach to both token launch preparation and secondary market optimization.

The Web3 ecosystem moves fast—but most projects are forced to reinvent the wheel when launching a token. Founders must navigate fragmented service providers, opaque costs, and unclear best practices—all while preparing to enter public markets in record time.

Forgd was created to fix this. We believe every project deserves access to the same tools, data, and expertise that the top 1% of teams use.

Forgd is both a Web3 investment bank and a software platform. We combine high-touch advisory with modular tools that are free to use and easy to adopt.

Our development process starts internally—by building for our own advisory team. Only once a tool proves its value in real workflows do we share it with the broader ecosystem.

This approach ensures our platform is deeply useful, incredibly focused, and always improving.

Execution matters more than theory.

Transparency beats gatekeeping.

Success should be repeatable.

Good tools drive great outcomes.

Our vision is to become the default software infrastructure for token launches—used by every serious project, advisor, and market participant in Web3.

Forgd will eventually evolve into a foundational software infrastructure layer for all of Web3. To this extent, Forgd will operate a two-sided marketplace that connects blockchain projects with the service providers they need to launch and scale successfully. 

01

Solve a Deep Market Problem:
Most blockchain projects lack the in-house talent and institutional knowledge required to launch, scale, and operate a publicly traded tokenized entity. Forgd addresses this gap.

02

Own the Operating Stack:
By productizing token launch workflows into an intuitive and data-driven software platform, Forgd eliminates guesswork and streamlines execution across Tokenomics, Liquidity, Listings, and more.

03

Two-Sided Network Effects:
As more projects onboard to Forgd’s platform, so too do more service providers — accelerating Forgd’s evolution into a two-sided marketplace with increasing platform utility and defensibility.

04

Relentless Iteration via Embedded Advisory:
Forgd’s internal advisory practice isn’t just a revenue engine — it’s a feedback loop. Insights gleaned from high-touch client engagements are constantly fed back into the product, creating a self-improving system.

Web3 Experts,
at your service

Our team brings a wealth of experience from leading cryptocurrency exchanges, trading institutions, and investment firms, equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of how to launch & scale blockchain projects.

This collective expertise enables Forgd to offer unparalleled consulting services, guiding blockchain projects through the complexities of Tokenomics, Market Maker Engagements, Exchange Listing, Financial Modeling, and more.

Forgd was founded by Shane Molidor, a Web3 veteran who previously served as the CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, and Head of Trading at a major Market Making firm. 

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Shane Molidor
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