Mikhail Volkov | Page 2

Blockchain Analyst & Crypto Researcher

Author's publications

81 articles

Five no-code demand testing methods for startups: fake door button, smoke test landing page, community survey, presale and video demo — with conversion benchmarks and a real B2B case study using trial access and ROI calculation.

Startup Ideas

How to Validate Product Demand Without Writing Code: A 24-Hour, $0 Test (+ AI Tools for 2026)

If your conversion rate is above 7.5%, build the product. Below 2.5%? Change your hypothesis. Here's how to validate a startup idea in just one day without writing code or spending a budget.

2026-07-06

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Competitive analysis toolkit for startups: direct vs indirect competitors and substitutes mapped on a landscape, 2x2 positioning matrix, and Unfair Advantage identification — illustrated with a real TRON energy market case study.

Startup Ideas

Startup Competitor Analysis: How to Find Your Hidden Advantage (and Why “We Have No Competitors” Is a Red Flag)

Competitors aren't a threat, they're proof that a market exists. Learn how to discover your Unfair Advantage through competitor analysis using proven frameworks, reliable data sources, and a real-world case study.

2026-07-03

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RAG-powered AI agent in action: the system retrieves answers strictly from corporate documents — price lists, cases, regulations and CRM data — delivering accurate responses in seconds without hallucinations or public cloud exposure.

Ready Projects

+300% Sales Speed: Implementing AI Agents and RAG Systems for Businesses in 2026

ChatGPT can make things up because it doesn’t know your business. A RAG-powered AI agent knows your pricing, case studies, and internal procedures, delivering accurate answers in seconds.

2026-06-26

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TAM, SAM and SOM visualized: three nested market sizing metrics showing total addressable market, serviceable market and realistically obtainable share — illustrated with a real USDT TRON blockchain case study.

Startup Ideas

How to Estimate Market Size (TAM, SAM, SOM): Simple Formulas for Beginners to Find Out if There's Money in Your Niche

How can you tell if your niche is big enough before writing the first line of code? A simple guide to TAM, SAM, and SOM with real examples and practical calculation methods.

2026-06-25

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Painkiller vs Vitamin comparison framework: four criteria for evaluating problem sharpness — frequency, intensity, willingness to pay, and availability of alternatives — applied to real startup products.

Startup Ideas

Vitamin or Painkiller: How to Evaluate a Startup Idea Using the Painkiller vs. Vitamin Framework

Are you building something customers actively seek out, or just something that would be nice to have? We break down how to evaluate a startup idea before writing a single line of code.

2026-06-24

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DealMind AI platform architecture: three automation layers — AI-powered candidate matching via embeddings, autonomous deal management agent with milestone tracking, and TRON smart contract escrow payments with near-zero fees.

Startup Ideas

Startup Idea: DealMind AI Order Platform — How to Profit from Freelance Automation in 2026

AI selects 3 qualified candidates instead of 80, an agent manages the deal autonomously, and TRON processes payments with near-zero fees. Discover how the DealMind AI-powered marketplace works.

2026-06-11

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