CaspConnect

Connect with CASP-approved experts and peers to fast-track your FSCA license.

Score: 8.1/10South AfricaMedium BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

South African web3 firms are facing significant delays in securing Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licenses from the FSCA, halting their business launches and compliance.

Solution

CaspConnect is a vetted network for SA web3 firms to find CASP-experienced consultants, share anonymized application tips, and book mock reviews. It matches users based on project stage to cut delays via expert advice. Community forums provide real-time FSCA insights from licensees.

Target Audience

South African web3 firms applying for CASP licenses

Differentiator

Curated SA-only CASP expert marketplace with peer matching – no global noise.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Expert Directory

must-have10h

Search/filter CASP consultants

Peer Matching

must-have12h

Connect with similar-stage applicants

Forum Discussions

must-have8h

CASP-specific threads

Booking Calendar

must-have15h

Schedule calls with experts

Profile Matching

must-have10h

AI-suggested connections

Review Ratings

nice-to-have5h

Post-call feedback

Resource Library

nice-to-have6h

Shared templates/files

Group Webinars

future20h

Live expert sessions

Total Build Time: 86 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
stagetextYes

experts

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
biotextYes
rateintNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

bookings

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
expert_iduuidNo
datetimestampNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)
  • expert_id references experts(id)

posts

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
titletextNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

API Endpoints

GET
/api/experts

List experts

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/bookings

Create booking

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/matches

Get peer matches

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/posts

Create forum post

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Calendly embedSupabase Realtime

Build Timeline

Week 1: Profiles and directory

20h
  • Auth
  • Expert directory

Week 2: Matching and forum

22h
  • Peer match
  • Basic forum

Week 3: Bookings

25h
  • Calendar/booking
  • Stripe

Week 4: Realtime + polish

18h
  • Realtime chat
  • Ratings

Week 5: Deploy and seed

10h
  • Seed experts
  • Deploy
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 95 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No bookings

  • Forum access
  • Profile matching

Pro

$29/mo

10 bookings/mo

  • Unlimited matches
  • Bookings
  • Priority support

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro + Dedicated expert

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1608%$139$1,668
Month 640012%$1,152$13,824

Unit Economics

$45
CAC
$320
LTV
6%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 7.1xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Your CASP Network: Experts & Peers to Speed Approval

Match with proven consultants and applicants – end the FSCA wait alone.

Feature Highlights

Vetted experts
Peer intros
Forum insights
Easy bookings

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Found my consultant in days!' – DeFi Startup"
"'Real CASP tips here.' – Crypto Founder"

First Three Customers

Recruit 3 CASP-approved experts via LinkedIn for free listings; invite their networks; post in web3 SA forums.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/web3LinkedIn SA FintechCrypto Twitter SA

SEO Keywords

CASP consultant South AfricaFSCA license experts SACASP peer network

Competitive Analysis

Clarity.fm

clarity.fm
Per call $50+
Strength

Expert calls

Weakness

No CASP focus

Our Advantage

SA CASP vetted + community

Freelancer fees
Strength

Large pool

Weakness

Unvetted for niche

Our Advantage

Curated CASP matches

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from growing CASP alumni community

⏰ Why Now?

First CASP licensees creating expert pool; applications surging

Risks & Mitigation

markethigh severity

Slow expert signup

Mitigation

Manual outreach to licensees

executionmedium severity

Call quality

Mitigation

Ratings + refunds

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Survey 15 applicants on willingness

Success: 10+ interest

mvp14 days

3 expert bookings

Success: $500 revenue

Pivot Options

  • Broader SA fintech networking
  • General web3 compliance marketplace

Quick Stats

Build Time
95h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,200
Market Size
$2.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
4