Yeliz Akmaca 
Marina Protocol is a Web3-focused, global marketing technology (MarTech) platform. The platform transforms traditional Web2 campaigns, quizzes, and events into Web3 campaigns powered by smart contracts, offering transparent data tracking and instant on-chain rewards. Marina Protocol has a user base of 1.3 million across more than 200 countries.
It provides SDKs, embeddable codes, social login wallets, and gas-free onboarding tools to help brands, marketers, and communities easily run global campaigns.
Team & Founders
The core team comprises experienced MarTech and Web3 professionals, developing both user-focused mobile experiences and enterprise web-based campaign management infrastructure.
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Blue Song (Co-Founder): Focuses on Web3 education and AI-based gamification systems.
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Star Ahn (Co-Founder): Responsible for global growth and community strategy.
Development & Operations
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Lazy Surfers Team: Handles mobile app development, smart contract integration, and ad mediation.
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CertiK Audit: Smart contract audit completed (October 2025).
Investors & Partners
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Investors: UOB Ventures, ACCapital Web3, OOKC Labs, Notch VC, Louis Hyper, Credit Scend
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Partners: BGA (Blockchain for Good Alliance), DTC Group (Web3 incubator), Bybit Web3, Google for Startups, NVIDIA Inception
Community & Operational Team
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Managing 1.3M users
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Community engagement via Discord and X (formerly Twitter)
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Funding round completed (October 2025); now focusing on TGE (Token Generation Event)
Project Purpose & Vision
Marina Protocol aims to redefine digital reward campaigns. Users engage through daily tasks and quizzes, earning on-chain token rewards. Key goals:
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Transparency: Automated reward distribution via smart contracts
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User Engagement: Continuous interaction with gamification
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Global Scale: Access in over 200 countries
How It Works
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Mobile Daily Reward Hub
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Daily quizzes and missions earn SURF points
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Social tasks: Invite friends, share content
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Convert SURF points into in-app benefits and BAY tokens
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Gamified progression ensures long-term engagement
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Web: On-Chain Portal (Coming Soon)
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Fully on-chain campaign creation and management
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Automated reward distribution via smart contracts
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BAY token staking, participation, and exclusive events
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Campaign analytics and user interaction tracking
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Governance
Currently, Marina Protocol is not fully decentralized (DAO), but the BAY token manages user and marketer interactions within the ecosystem. Future plans include decentralized campaign and reward management.
SURF Token (Utility Token)
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Name: SURF
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Type: Utility token on BNB Chain (BEP-20)
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Supply: Unlimited, with weekly production cap to control inflation
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Earning: Users gain SURF points through daily activities (SURFING)
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Tokenization: Points convert to SURF tokens; tokens can be burned when converting back to points
Roadmap
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2023: Android app launch
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2024: iOS launch, global user growth, partnerships (NVIDIA, Bybit, Google for Startups)
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2025: 1.3M users, in-app ad & event growth
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H2 2025: Web-based MarTech platform, staking & token integration
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2026: On-chain campaign system, gamified mobile/web app with token integration
Binance Alpha Airdrop : A special airdrop for Binance Alpha users is planned for November 1, 2025.
BAY Token Usage
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Paying for campaigns and promotions
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Smart contract deployment
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Tiered rewards based on token holdings
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Staking (earn interest and voting power)
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Launchpool/Launchpad participation
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Exclusive raffles and P2E applications
Token Info
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Name: BAY
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Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 BAY
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Circulating Supply: 200,000,000 BAY
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Use: Ecosystem token for staking, rewards, and campaign participation
Ecosystem & Features
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Global reach: 1.3M users, 200+ countries
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Gamification: Daily tasks, quizzes, social activities
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Mobile & Web Integration: Lightweight mobile participation, full on-chain web management
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Transparent reward system: Instant, secure smart contract payouts
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Developer-friendly: SDKs & embed codes for global campaigns
Summary
Marina Protocol makes Web3 accessible through Learn & Earn + MarTech: users earn rewards on mobile devices while brands manage transparent campaigns. BAY drives staking and governance, while SURF is used for rewards and in-app activities. With 1.3M users and strong partners, the platform is poised for global growth.
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