Litepaper · v2.0

SquirrelFi

Save in dollars. Earn real yield.

Version: 2.0
Published: Q1 2026
Network: Base L2
Entity: SquiStack Technologies Limited

SquiStack is a Telegram-native savings and yield platform purpose-built for the African retail investor. By abstracting away blockchain complexity, SquiStack enables anyone with a Telegram account and a Nigerian bank account to earn dollar-denominated yield of up to 100%+ APY — through a suite of four savings products deployed on Base L2.

01

Problem & Market Opportunity

$3T+
African informal savings / yr
63%
Unbanked / underbanked adults
32%
Nigeria 2023 inflation rate

The African savings landscape is broken in three critical ways. First, currency erosion: the naira lost over 70% of its value against the dollar in 2023–2024 alone. Saving in local currency is a guaranteed way to lose purchasing power.

Second, trust collapse in informal savings clubs (ajo/esusu): group savings pools with no smart-contract enforcement, no transparency, and frequent fraud — costing Nigerians billions annually.

Third, the yield gap: Nigerian banks offer 3–8% interest on naira savings while global DeFi protocols offer 40–100%+ APY on stablecoins. That gap is SquiStack’s opportunity.

02

The SquiStack Solution

SquiStack creates a seamless bridge between Nigerian naira and on-chain dollar yield — entirely within Telegram. The user journey is frictionless: deposit NGN via bank transfer, earn yield in USD, withdraw NGN to your bank account.

We’ve eliminated every barrier that has historically kept retail Africans out of DeFi: no wallet management, no gas fees (abstracted), no crypto knowledge required, no new app to download.

The result: anyone with a phone, a Telegram account, and a bank account can now access institutional-grade yield infrastructure.

03

Product Suite

🔄
AutoSave
Recurring automated savings with streak-based APY bonuses. Set it and forget it.
100%+
🔒
SafeLock
Fixed-term vault (6–24 months) with enhanced APY for commitment.
55%+
CryptoFlex
Flexible vault with no lock period. Deposit and withdraw any time.
70%+
👥
JointVault
On-chain ajo/esusu for groups. Up to 10 members, shared yield, no drama.
100%+
04

Yield Stack & Architecture

Funds flow through a layered yield stack on Base L2. USDC is deployed into Aave v3 as the primary money market layer, supplemented by liquidity provision on Aerodrome and Uniswap v3 for additional yield.

Aave v3 (Base)Primary lending market · 40–60% APY
Aerodrome FinanceUSDC/ETH LP rewards · 20–40% APY
Uniswap v3Concentrated liquidity · 15–30% APY
MorphoOptimised lending · 10–25% APY

All contracts are deployed on Base L2, chosen for its EVM compatibility, low gas fees, and Coinbase-backed security guarantees. Smart contracts are open source, immutable after deployment, and independently audited.

05

Tokenomics & Incentives

SquiStack’s revenue model is aligned with users: a 15% performance fee on yield earned. We make money only when our users make money. There are no management fees, subscription costs, or hidden spreads beyond a transparent 0.5% FX conversion fee.

A future $SQRL governance token is planned for Q3 2026. Token utility will include yield boosting, fee discounts, governance participation, and referral reward distributions. Details will be published in a forthcoming Tokenomics Paper.

06

Traction & Roadmap

2,400+
Beta waitlist signups
$180K
TVL in private beta
Q2 2026
Public launch target

Q1 2026 (current): Closed beta with 200 users · AutoSave and SafeLock live · Paystack integration complete · Smile ID KYC deployed.

Q2 2026: Public launch · CryptoFlex and JointVault · $SQRL token announcement · First institutional yield partners.

Q3 2026: $SQRL token launch · Multi-chain expansion (Arbitrum, Polygon) · Ghana and Kenya market entry.

Q4 2026: SquiStack Card (virtual USD debit card) · B2B API for payroll savings · Series A fundraise.

07

Team & Backers

SquiStack is built by a team with deep roots in African fintech, DeFi infrastructure, and consumer product growth. The founding team previously shipped products used by hundreds of thousands of Africans across payments, lending, and remittances.

We are backed by angel investors from Flutterwave, Paystack, and leading African venture capital firms. Details of our seed round will be announced at public launch.

08

Risk Factors

Smart contract risk: Despite auditing, all smart contracts may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities. Funds could be partially or fully lost in an exploit event.

Regulatory risk: The regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Nigeria and Africa is evolving. Adverse regulatory changes could require product modifications or market exits.

FX risk: If NGN appreciates significantly versus USD, NGN withdrawal amounts could be less than the initial NGN deposit in nominal terms.

Yield variability: APY figures are based on trailing performance and will fluctuate with market conditions. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. SquiStack Technologies Limited is not a licensed investment adviser or bank. Crypto assets carry risk. Please do your own research before investing.