Proof of Failure is an innovative platform designed to study the forensic database of failed Web3 startups, built to document how large-scale crypto projects collapsed — and why.

The platform analyzes projects with $100M+ in documented losses, offering structured postmortems that help builders, researchers, and investors study failure before starting something new.

Each project entry includes:

• A full factual timeline of what happened

• The primary causes of failure (technical, economic, governance, or fraud)

• Key individuals and entities involved

• Lessons learned for future builders

• Tags and categories for deeper analysis

• Live updates on failed projects

• Phoenix Protocol for project resurrection

• Community-driven submissions and feedback

• Comprehensive statistics on lost capital and project status

Projects are sorted by loss amount, allowing users to understand the true scale and patterns of Web3 failures over time.

In addition, Proof of Failure curates special research sections highlighting:

• High-impact fraud and governance breakdowns

• Notable rug pulls and rapid collapses

• Cultural and behavioral patterns in speculative markets

The mission:

To build a community-driven research platform where founders study real failure data before shipping ideas, turning collapse into foresight, not repetition.

Before Proof of Work, study Proof of Failure.

This tool is essential for developers, investors, and enthusiasts looking to understand the pitfalls of the crypto world and leverage these insights for future success.