Arc Vaults - Making TRON Accessible Through Interactive Education

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Basic Information

Project Name: Arc Vaults

Project Track: consumer-social

Team Name: ArcVaults

Team Members: 1 - @ArcVaults

Social Info

Telegram: @ArcVaultsAdmin

X (Twitter): @ArcVaults

Discord: In preparation

Website: https://arcvaults.com

Project Overview

Project Goal:

Transform TRON onboarding by building an interactive educational platform where new users complete hands-on tutorials/quests on Shasta testnet to learn TRON fundamentals, then receive free energy and account activation on mainnet to confidently execute their first real transactions.

Unique Value Proposition:

The Problem: Thousands of new users receive USDT daily but get stuck because they don’t understand energy/bandwidth. Transactions fail, they waste TRX, and many leave thinking TRON is broken.

The Solution - Education FIRST, Then Reward:

Arc Vaults is evolving its current “Help Each Other” system (which provides free energy to stuck users from donations) into a comprehensive tutorial/quest platform:

Current System (Live):

  • Donation pool accepting TRX contributions
  • Free energy grants (65,000 units) for eligible stuck users
  • One-time help per address with strict validation

Evolution into Tutorial System (In Development):

  1. Mandatory Interactive Tutorials fully utilizing Shasta and Nile Testnets

    New users must complete step-by-step educational quests BEFORE receiving free energy. Users practice with real wallet interactions in safe testnet environments where they learn:

    • Energy & Bandwidth Fundamentals: What they are, why TRON needs them, how to get them, how to manage them efficiently
    • TRC20 Token Transactions: How to safely send USDT and other tokens, understanding gas costs before execution
    • Super Representative Voting: How to vote for SRs, claim rewards, and participate in TRON governance
    • TronScan Navigation: How to read transaction history, verify transfers, check energy/bandwidth status, understand blockchain explorer
    • Token Swapping: How to use DEX platforms (SunSwap, etc.) safely, understand slippage, avoid scams
    • Energy Management: How to buy energy from marketplaces, when to freeze TRX vs buy energy, cost optimization strategies

  2. Partner Platform Integration - Learning by Using Real Tools

    Instead of just explaining platforms, Arc Vaults integrates them directly into tutorials:

    • Energy Marketplaces (for example @CatFee on Nile): Tutorial teaches energy management → shows live marketplace options → user practices buying energy on testnet
    • TRON Infrastructure (TronScan, wallets): Users learn by interacting with real tools, not just watching videos

    This approach could generates revenue for Arc Vaults and partner platforms through referrals and integrated services while keeping education free for users

  3. Tutorial Completion Rewards

    • After finishing all quests: Free 65,000 energy grant on mainnet
    • Free account activation for unactivated wallets (worth 1 TRX) - used during promotional period to attract users to the platform
    • First transaction resources with full understanding
    • Knowledge to confidently use TRON ecosystem

Why This Transforms TRON Onboarding:

  • Understanding > Handouts: Users don’t just get unstuck - they learn why they were stuck and how to avoid it
  • Long-term Value: Educated users become confident participants
  • Platform Discovery: New users discover essential TRON services through guided education, not confusing exploration and documentation reading
  • Ecosystem Growth: Partner platforms get quality users who understand how to use their services correctly
  • Scalable Education: Once tutorials are built, they serve unlimited users without additional cost
  • Sustainable Model: Partner referrals fund ongoing free education
  • Community Reputation: “TRON taught me before helping me” is a powerful onboarding story

Project Demo: https://arcvaults.com

Expected Completion Date for 2025: Q4 2025 (Interactive Tutorial System MVP with mandatory quests before energy grants)

Current Progress (%): 65%

  • Core Infrastructure (Batch Sender, Energy Tools): 100% :white_check_mark:
  • Help Each Other Community System (Basic): 100% :white_check_mark:
  • Interactive Tutorial/Quest System: 30% :construction:

Technical & Governance Details

Project Test Instructions:

Current Live Features (Mainnet):

  1. Batch USDT Sender:

    • Visit https://arcvaults.com and connect TronLink wallet (mainnet)
    • Navigate to “Send USDT” section
    • Add 3-1000 recipient addresses with amounts
    • System auto-calculates energy costs
    • Purchase required energy (optional) or execute directly
    • Confirm and execute batch transfer

  2. Help Each Other (Current Version - Evolving to Tutorial System):

    • Visit Arc Vaults - Free Energy Market | P2P TRON Energy Trading
    • Donate mode: Connect wallet → Enter TRX amount → Donate to community pool
    • Request mode: Enter address (must have ≤100 USDT, 0 TRX, one-time only) → System validates eligibility → Receive 65,000 energy units and activate address if necessary

  3. Buy Energy:

    • Navigate to “Buy Energy” section
    • Choose single address, bulk, or flash purchase
    • Uses @CatFee subleasing feature

Technical Details:

Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: React, Material-UI, TronWeb, @tronweb3/tronwallet-adapter
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB (Mongoose)
  • Blockchain: TRON Mainnet (production), Shasta Testnet (tutorials)
  • Smart Contracts: Solidity (TRC20 batch transfers)
  • Integrations: TronGrid API, CatFee Energy API, Cloudinary, Nodemailer, Telegram Bot

Smart Contract Links:

Mainnet Batch Sender Contract: TRhEW96R1PYj5zJhEdotvvfi71WdFjA9KC

How is the Project Governed?

Current: Centralized

Funding & Business Model

Funding Request:

$15,000 (USD equivalent in TRX or USDT) for:

  • Marketing & community growth: $10,000 (TRON community campaigns, X/Telegram ads, influencer collaborations) after MVP is done
  • Development & infrastructure: $5,000 (hosting, tools, design, SEO, contracting developers if needed)

Once the tutorial MVP is ready and proven, Arc Vaults would be honored if TRON DAO could consider:

  1. Energy & TRX delegation - Supporting tutorial completion rewards (10M Energy (or equivalent in TRX) and 15k TRX) would help:

    • Reward learners who complete educational quests without requiring upfront funding
    • Activate new user accounts after they’ve demonstrated understanding (in promotional period or more if conditions allows)
    • Scale impact to help more users enter the TRON ecosystem confidently
    • Build credibility through TRON DAO’s endorsement of the educational approach

  2. Promotional support (if deemed valuable) - If the platform proves useful to the community, visibility through TRON DAO’s channels would help new users discover the tutorials and onboarding resources

Revenue Model:

The platform sustains itself through:

  1. Energy subleasing to users - Energy from CatFee is provided to users for their transaction needs, generating income
  2. Batch sender integration - USDT bulk sender with option to purchase our subleased energy directly within the tool
  3. Partner referral commissions (planned) - Revenue from swap platforms, energy providers featured in tutorials
  4. Future tutorial completion tokens (planned proposals) - Discount vouchers for first energy purchase, swap fees, partner benefits (in early development)

This model allows Arc Vaults to remain free for learners, while monetizing through downstream utility of educational partnerships.

Interested in TRON Having a Stake?

Yes — TRON DAO’s involvement would accelerate the mission to bring educational onboarding to TRON newcomers and broaden trust across the ecosystem.

Arc Vaults is open to branding alignment with TRON ecosystem standards if deemed beneficial for the partnership.

Preferred Collaboration Method:

Arc Vaults aims to collaborate with TRON DAO as an official community educational portal for new TRON users, and integrate tutorials into TRON-supported wallets and developer tools through:

  1. Educational content verification - TRON DAO reviews tutorial accuracy, provides official resources to feature
  2. Ecosystem project integration - Collaborate with major TRON projects for tutorial partnerships
  3. Co-marketing initiatives - Joint campaigns to promote educational platform across TRON channels
  4. Community engagement - AMAs, cross-promotion with other TBL builders, shared user feedback
  5. Regular updates - Monthly progress reports, quarterly strategy alignment, transparent metrics sharing

Ecosystem Impact

Partnerships:

Current:

  • CatFee Energy Marketplace (Q3 2025) - Energy purchasing through API integration in batch sender and energy market

Planned for Tutorial System:

  • TronScan (for blockchain exploration tutorials)
  • Major DEX platforms (SunSwap, etc.)
  • Super Representative candidates (for voting education)

Time on TRON:

Started: Q2 2025
Launched on TRON Mainnet: Q3 2025

Project Milestones

Project Milestones:

Completed:

:white_check_mark: Q3 2025: Core Infrastructure Launch

  • Smart USDT batch sender deployed on mainnet (TRhEW96R1PYj5zJhEdotvvfi71WdFjA9KC)
  • Energy purchasing integration (single/bulk/flash via CatFee API integration)
  • USDT Batch Sender: Support for up to 1000 addresses with automatic energy/bandwidth calculation
  • “Help Each Other” community donation and grant system
  • Fraud prevention and one-time help enforcement

Current:

:construction: Q4 2025: Tutorial System - 30% Complete

  • Planned out whole tutorial/quest process
  • Developing MVP version of educational flow

:construction: Q1 2026: Tutorial Development - Plan

  • Optimize time tracking for tutorials
  • Identify weak points for users
  • Implement fraud prevention for quest completion
  • Implement partner integrations within tutorials/quests

Post-MVP (Q2 2026 onwards):

  • Regular tutorial updates based on TRON ecosystem changes and new features
  • Community-suggested tutorial topics
  • Advanced modules for DeFi, NFTs, and developer onboarding
  • Multi-language expansion
  • Integration with new partner platforms
  • AI knowledge assistant development for advanced users
  • Platform redesign and potential rebranding based on community feedback and TRON DAO partnership direction

Project in 5 Years (2030 Vision):

Arc Vaults vision is to become the default learning hub for both new and seasoned TRON users - featuring interactive tutorials for beginners and AI-powered knowledge models for advanced users. The goal is to build a thriving community that brings people closer to the TRON ecosystem and keeps them deeply engaged.

The aspiration is to integrate the platform into all major user entry points (wallets, DEXes, CEXes) so every new TRON user can begin their journey with proper education before their first transaction.

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Welcome to to the tbl, i will take my time to study your submission, thank you

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:waving_hand: Welcome Arc Vaults to TBL!
This is such a great project — making it easier for newcomers to truly understand and start using the TRON network through interactive tutorials and quests.

We’re also glad to see CatFee’s energy subleasing service integrated into your flow :high_voltage:, helping users complete their first transactions smoothly after learning. That’s exactly the kind of education + tools synergy the ecosystem needs.

If you run into any issues during integration or usage, feel free to reach out anytime. Wishing Arc Vaults continued growth and success — and looking forward to seeing more users confidently onboard into TRON :rocket:

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Great concept @ArcVaults helping newcomers into the Tron ecosystem, along with giving those who didn’t quite understand the energy system a hand, this is a great way to keep members in the system. It also takes away from members constantly asking for help. Once they have been through the education system, it will then be hard to say they didn’t know they needed resources :ok_hand: .

Also you can probably partner with other projects here for the energy donations :wink:

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Thank you @ines_valerie for the warm welcome to TBL! I truly appreciate your time in reviewing the submission.
The tutorial/quest system is currently in early development stages, and I am looking forward to updating the project as soon as the first steps are ready. I understand the submission might raise questions about implementation details - like whether it will be a simple next-button quiz or something more comprehensive, but I hope everything will become clearer once I share the first tutorial demos.
I honestly didn’t expect to be accepted into the program this quickly, but it gives me massive validation that I am heading in the right direction.
Your feedback, suggestions, and constructive critiques are more than welcome as we build this out. Looking forward to your insights!

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Thank you @catfee, it truly means a lot to have your support as Arc Vaults joins TBL! :rocket:
Having CatFee’s energy subleasing integrated is exactly the kind of synergy the project needs - users learn the concepts and immediately have the resources to apply them without friction.
Appreciate the offer for support during integration - will definitely reach out if needed. Looking forward to building together, exploring future collaboration opportunities, and bringing more users into the TRON ecosystem! :high_voltage:

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Thank you @Simon, appreciate the welcome and glad the concept resonates!

That’s exactly what the project is aiming for - making the learning curve smoother and giving newcomers the tools they need upfront, so the community spends less time answering the same questions and more time building together. Really like the idea of partnering with other projects for energy donations - that could open up some interesting collaboration opportunities down the line.

One thing that needs serious consideration on my side is preventing abuse of the free energy/address activation system. Want to make sure the resources go to genuine learners while keeping the experience welcoming for newcomers. :raising_hands:

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Welcome to TBL, your submission is really interesting but I’m wondering, do you plan to burn TRX to generate energy for users, or rely mainly on CatFee’s rental system?

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Hey @manfred_js, thanks for checking out the submission and for the question!

To clarify the energy distribution model: Arc Vaults uses a donation pool system that pulls energy from the energy market (using TRX from the pool) and also leverages CatFee’s rental system for efficient energy delivery

The main goal is to secure sponsorship from TRON DAO for a certain amount of energy (or TRX that would be staked to generate the needed energy) to distribute at the end of tutorials. If that doesn’t work out, the donation pool is already operational and functional as a fallback

Just to make sure I’m understanding your question correctly, when you mention “burning TRX to generate energy for users”, are you referring to staking TRX for energy resources, or something else? Want to make sure I’m addressing your concern properly! :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hello thank you for you’re reply, please tell me have you do calculations of the trx or dollars cost of giving every new user 65,000 energy, thank you

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Thank you @ines_valerie for the constructive question! I have definitely thought about this in terms of the potential impact on energy sellers, the burning mechanism, and the possibility of system abuse.

That’s why 10M energy per day feels like a reasonable sweetspot for distribution. Let me break down the numbers:

Hypothetically, if we utilize the full 10M energy every single day on new users:

  • At 65k energy per user, that’s approximately 150 users per day
  • Over a year, that’s roughly 56,000 users who won’t need to burn 6.5 TRX for energy
  • In terms of unburned TRX, fully serving users for a year would cost the network around 365,000 TRX in unburned fees
  • If all users rented energy from the market at approximately 2 TRX per 65k energy, it would cost energy retailers around 112,000 TRX per year
  • The delegation system itself would consume approximately 85k bandwidth daily to fully utilize this allocation

Putting this in perspective:
With around 200k new addresses created daily, and assuming (in a worst-case scenario) that 5% are genuine newcomers, the 10M energy allocation would serve approximately 1.5% of daily new users. The remaining 98.5% would still interact with the network through normal channels - potentially through promotional discounts, partner energy vouchers, or community airdrops

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Oh yeah, exactly.
I was referring to alternate methods of energy generation like staking trx for instance, so yeah.

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Ofc, we are on same page :raising_hands:
That would be best possible course of action and are going to commit on it, donation pool is just a fallback option until resources are collected

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I’m absolutely clear on that.

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Thank you for you’re explaining I fullt get it

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