1. Applicant & Project Overview
Project Name
TrustSwap – The Trust-Powered DEX
Team / Individual Name(s)
James Barthée — Cofounder & Lead Developer
Responsible for the full technical development of the project, including smart contracts, the indexer, front-end implementation, protocol integrations, and product direction.
Florian Tribout — Cofounder
Cofounder of the project, contributing to early product direction, positioning, and initial design foundations.
Florian is currently less active operationally due to his role as the head of an IT department but continues to provide strategic input when needed.
Links (Website, GitHub, Socials)
Website: https://trustswap.intuition.box/home
GitHub: https://github.com/intuition-box/TrustSwap
Twitter: https://x.com/TrustSwap_Dex
100-Word Summary
TrustSwap is a DEX currently based on a fork of Uniswap V2 and already deployed on the Intuition mainnet.
The project aims to integrate the Intuition protocol to build a true knowledge layer around each token: relationships, attestations, and signals.
This foundation will enrich the trading experience with verifiable context, while making the DEX compatible with AI agents capable of using this knowledge to assess risks, filter assets, or execute safer autonomous strategies.
TrustSwap will progressively evolve into a knowledge-guided and trust-driven DEX.
Project Category
- DeFi
- InfoFi / Knowledge Graph
- Consumer App
- Identity / DID / Reputation
- Developer Tooling
- AI Context / MCP
Elevator Pitch
TrustSwap is the first DEX built on a verifiable trust network: every token, pool, and wallet will be enriched by the Intuition Knowledge Graph to enable safer, more transparent, and more intelligent trading.
And in a future where most DeFi volume will be executed by autonomous agents, access to reliable context and signals becomes essential.
Origin Story
The project emerged from the realization that traditional DEXs lack any notion of trust, context, or reputation.
Intuition brings exactly what the DeFi ecosystem is missing: a verifiable knowledge graph.
TrustSwap aims to fully leverage it.
Notable Traction
- Fully functional DEX on Intuition Testnet & Mainnet
- Active early-tester community on Testnet
Current Users / Early Testers
Since its launch on testnet, TrustSwap has shown strong and measurable user engagement.
The DEX has attracted over 300 active visitors and testers, generating 7,332 transactions and 444 connected wallets within a few weeks.
These early indicators show clear community interest.
(Analytics via Umami: https://cloud.umami.is/share/xa0wP9azun5TPnpL)
2. What You’re Building
Problem Statement
DeFi is powerful but blind: users and agents lack reliable context about tokens, teams, relationships, or risks.
On the Intuition blockchain, there is currently no DEX that reflects the protocol’s philosophy: trading enriched with knowledge, trust, and reputation derived from the graph.
Proposed Solution
TrustSwap aims to become the native DEX of the Intuition blockchain, integrating the protocol’s knowledge layer directly into the trading experience.
Each token will be enriched with relationships, attestations, and signals from the graph, enabling both users and AI agents to understand context, risks, and reputation before interacting.
The DEX will also introduce a new capability: an MCP-connected agent that assists users in creating or validating relevant triples around a token.
TrustSwap will not only display context — it will help build it, strengthening the quality of knowledge available across the network.
Stage of Development
Functional DEX MVP (Live on Testnet & Mainnet)
Intuition Integration: Prototype Stage
Technical Architecture
- React + Viem + Wagmi frontend
- Uniswap V2 fork
- Envio indexer (Swaps, Mints, Burns)
- Intuition GraphQL API (atoms, triples, signals)
- MCP integration planned (Intuition Context)
Integrations / Dependencies
- Intuition Knowledge Graph
- Colony DAO (future governance modules)
- GBM Launcher
- MCP (upcoming)
- ERC-8004, x402, and similar emerging standards (exploratory compatibility)
Security Considerations
- Contracts based on battle-tested Uniswap V2
- Token reputation and validation via the Knowledge Graph
- Automatic detection of risky or malicious pools using graph signals
3. Team & Execution Ability
Team Backgrounds
James Barthée — Cofounder & Lead Developer
James is a Web3 full-stack developer trained at THP, with a strong focus on decentralized technologies.
He has specialized in blockchain indexing, integration of complex protocols (Uniswap, Intuition), and the creation of robust Web3 applications using Viem, Wagmi, and React.
Through various projects — including an advanced Chrome extension for interacting with the Intuition Knowledge Graph — James gained deep expertise in smart contracts, AMM mechanics, and Web3 product development.
He oversees all technical aspects of TrustSwap: contracts, indexer, protocol integrations, UX, and product direction.
Florian Tribout — Cofounder
Florian is a self-taught developer who built extensive experience across years of personal projects, exploring diverse technologies and tools.
This approach gave him strong technical versatility, covering app development, tooling, and rapid prototyping.
Before completing THP, he had already established significant hands-on knowledge and a strong design sensibility that contributes meaningfully to the product vision.
Although currently less involved day-to-day due to his responsibilities as an IT department head, he continues to support the project strategically.
Execution Proof
- Operational DEX (swap, add/remove liquidity)
- Intuition Chrome Extension (advanced interaction with atoms/triples)
Commitment Level
Full-time
Team Structure
- James Barthée — Lead Developer
Smart contracts, indexer, front-end, protocol integrations, product design. - Florian Tribout — Strategic Contributor
UI/UX input, product feedback, early design foundations.
Advisors
- Jérémie Olivier
- Saulo
Providing strategic guidance on the Intuition ecosystem, project structure, and long-term product direction.
Expected Future Hiring
To scale effectively, TrustSwap plans to hire:
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1 Full-stack Web3 Developer (full-time)
To accelerate Intuition integration, agentic features, security, and DAO components. -
1 Marketing / Growth Lead
To structure communication, partnerships, user onboarding, and adoption campaigns.
4. Grant Request & Milestones
Amount Requested
~$30,000 (USD or USD/TRUST equivalent)
Funding covers 4 months of full-time development, plus additional dev and marketing support.
Budget Breakdown (~4 months)
| Item | Budget | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Developer (James) | $12,000 | Core development, Intuition integration, indexer, MCP agent |
| Fullstack Developer | $12,000 | Front-end acceleration, features, external contributions |
| Community Contribution | $5,000 | Communication, tutorials, content, user onboarding |
| Infrastructure (Envio) | $1,000 | Indexer hosting |
| TOTAL | $30,000 | (USD or TRUST equivalent) |
Milestones & Deliverables
Milestone 1 – Trust Gauge Integration + Intuition Primitives
Deliverables
- Intuition graph integration (atoms, triples, signals)
- Trust Gauge: visual confidence score around a token
- Early risk-alert system (low attestations, weak relations)
Success Criteria
Users can clearly view trust context for each token within the DEX.
Milestone 2 – Atom & Triple Creation + User Contributions
Deliverables
- UI for creating atoms
- UI for creating triples
- Voting interface for existing triples
- UX flow to enrich token context
- Standardized schemas (team, audit, risk, category, etc.)
- Leaderboard of user contributions
Success Criteria
Visible enrichment of the graph around each listed token.
Milestone 3 – AI Assistant (MCP Agent)
Deliverables
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MCP agent capable of:
- reading graph context
- analyzing relations
- recommending relevant triples
- assisting users in creating/voting on attestations
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Semi-automated flow where users validate agent suggestions
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Embedded chat interface within TrustSwap
Success Criteria
Users can enrich a token simply by interacting with the agent.
Milestone 4 – Establishing a DAO via Colony
Deliverables
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Set up a DAO based on Colony.
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Deploy the core modules, including:
- initial roles,
- Colony’s native reputation system.
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Build a lightweight interface within TrustSwap allowing users to:
- view important decisions or governance signals,
- participate in simple votes (signaling).
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Provide documentation and onboarding resources for future contributors.
Success Criteria
- A functional DAO is established on Colony with a clear framework for community contribution.
- Users can understand ongoing decisions and participate in basic governance actions.
Goal After 3-4 Months — Summary
Build the first usable knowledge layer around listed tokens, directly explorable inside TrustSwap and accessible by an AI agent via MCP — forming the foundation of a Knowledge-Enabled DEX.
5. Intuition Ecosystem Alignment
Why Intuition
I chose Intuition for two key reasons: opportunity and conviction.
First, Intuition offered a unique chance to enter Web3 development through a new, ambitious, and unexplored technology.
Second, its vision aligns deeply with mine: a Web3 built on trust, knowledge, and verifiable relationships rather than speculation or opacity.
Building here means contributing to the foundation of an entirely new ecosystem.
It is a privilege to be among the first builders shaping a network where knowledge and trust are core primitives.
Primitives Used
The project roadmap includes progressive integration of:
- Atoms — token representation in the graph
- Triples — relations across teams, audits, risks, categories
- Signals & InfoFi — decision-making signals for users and agents
- Reputation Layer — trust-weighted scoring
- Agent Registry / AI Context (MCP) — enabling trust-aware autonomous agents
TrustSwap becomes a key interaction surface for enriching and leveraging the graph.
Why it must be built on Intuition
Intuition is the only blockchain designed to connect assets, identities, proofs, and relationships into a native knowledge structure.
A DEX based on trust and context can only exist where knowledge is a first-class primitive, not an external patch.
It is the only chain where tokens can be enriched with verifiable context — and where value depends not only on price, but also on knowledge.
A trust-powered DEX only makes sense on a trust-native blockchain.
Intuition is exactly that.
Long-Term Contribution
- Increase graph density
- Boost network activity
- Amplify cross-chain knowledge growth
6. Sustainability & Long-Term Vision
Long-Term Vision (6–24 months)
TrustSwap aims to evolve from a simple AMM into a fully contextualized trading platform enriched by Intuition’s knowledge layer and tailored for AI agents.
The project also plans multi-chain expansion to onboard external tokens into the graph.
Post-Grant Sustainability Plan
Sustainability relies on:
- growing trading volume
- improving user experience
- simplifying context creation
- attracting AI agents and automated strategies
TrustSwap will continue to differentiate through unique graph-based features.
Business Model
The primary revenue stream is the fees generated by trading volume.
These fees provide a stable and scalable economic foundation.
Additional long-term revenue opportunities include:
- Paid API access for enriched data (prices, signals, relations, reputation)
- TrustSwap x402-compatible Agent enabling external agents to access trust signals, context, and “trust-aware” trading logic
- Staking & distribution mechanisms
- Sponsored triple creation for cross-chain context enrichment
- Premium agent services
7. Additional Materials
Demo Links / Repositories
- TrustSwap DEX: https://trustswap.intuition.box/
- GitHub: https://github.com/intuition-box/TrustSwap
Contact Email + Wallet Address
Email: jamesbarthee@gmail.com
Wallet: 0xF740c69fc557920e5273061A170d824899753ff2
8. Applicant Attestation
I confirm that all submitted information is accurate and that I commit to delivering the outlined milestones.
Name: James Barthée (in collaboration with Florian)
Wallet: 0xF740c69fc557920e5273061A170d824899753ff2
Date: 05/12/2025