DAIKO, a Dublin-based startup, is uniting the worlds of pet care and decentralized finance (DeFi) with its novel DeFi doggie daycare. The startup’s long-term vision is to turn everyday dog walks into Web3 quests, incentivizing pet owners with crypto for their commitment to canine companionship. DAIKO’s vision is to gamify pet ownership to make it exciting for both pets and humans while providing rewarding experiences.

Led by founder David Byrne, DAIKO’s mission is to transform the pet care experience at home and beyond. As the company builds their token-based ecosystem, they’re using DAIKO tokens to encourage good pet ownership and care. DAIKO is looking to ride the wave of increased pet care spending, which is expected to top $250 billion.

"Our goal is to make pet care fun, not just functional." - David Byrne

DAIKO’s ecosystem will include a number of complementary pieces including a revolutionary leash hardware coming out in Q4 2025. The company goes beyond just a platform, as it’s developed an app that’s currently in beta testing, with native versions for both iOS and Android platforms. The app will track other pet care activities rewarding users with DAIKO tokens. Already the company’s first campaigns have received remarkable attention – receiving the company’s first over 10,000 sign ups.

Like a lot of crypto companies, DAIKO seems hellbent on increasing the value of its token. Additionally, they will use 20% of the net profits produced by their leash in year one to buy back DAIKO tokens. We’ll take the tokens we buy back and reinvest them into the rewards pool. These steps will help to foster a rich and sustainable ecosystem that benefits everyone who uses DAIKO.

DAIKO is also working on bringing Virtual Pets to life — on-chain digital twins of real world pooches. These unique virtual pets will grow and change with you as you nurture them. Your attention to their true-life counterparts is what adds that magical layer of gamification! This unique model focuses on boosting engagement and offering more rewards to pet parents so they are motivated to take action that improves their pets’ health.

With the combination of blockchain technology and gamification, DAIKO stands alone as a disruptive force in the pet care industry. With its blend of crypto rewards, cutting-edge hardware, and virtual pet integration, DAIKO offers a unique approach compared to conventional pet care solutions.