In his groundbreaking essay "Million Dollar Murray", Malcolm Gladwell revealed a profound truth: it costs society more to manage chronic homelessness than to solve it.
SHELTR was built on this principle. We don't just manage the problem—we create sustainable pathways out of homelessness through technology, dignity, and purpose. Every component of our ecosystem works together to transform lives, not just track them.
Every piece of our ecosystem is designed to work together seamlessly, creating a transparent pathway from compassion to housing.
A donor encounters a participant and scans their unique QR code. In seconds, a secure connection is established—no cash, no cards, just instant digital compassion.
This isn't just a donation—it's the beginning of a journey. The QR code is the participant's digital identity, their connection to resources, and their pathway to stability.
Smart contracts automatically split every donation according to our proven 80-15-5 model. No overhead, no delays—just instant, intelligent distribution.
The moment a donation is received, our smart contracts execute a three-way split designed for maximum impact—immediate needs, long-term housing, and shelter support.
Immediate Access
Virtual debit card for essential needs
Housing Fund
Staked & compounding towards POD
Shelter Operations
Supports infrastructure & services
The 80% instantly loads onto the participant's virtual debit card. They can buy food, clothing, medicine—whatever they need, with dignity and autonomy.
While the participant uses their 80% for immediate needs, the 15% housing fund is working behind the scenes—staking, compounding, growing towards their POD deployment goal.
Through institutional staking (Coinbase, Lido), the 15% allocation compounds at ~4-6% APY, accelerating the path to permanent housing.
When the housing fund reaches the threshold, a POD is deployed. These aren't just shelters—they're dignified, secure, climate-controlled micro-homes with power, connectivity, and privacy.
64 sq ft
Living space
$15K
Deployment cost
Our modular PODs provide immediate, dignified housing. Each unit is equipped with everything needed for safety, comfort, and the first steps toward stability.
This is where the ecosystem comes full circle. With stable housing, ongoing support, and coordinated services, participants rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Success metrics we track:
With a stable foundation, participants work with case managers, access job training, secure employment, and transition to permanent housing—breaking the cycle for good.
Every component is connected through cutting-edge technology—blockchain, AI, IoT, and cloud infrastructure
Every transaction secured and verified through Base L2 blockchain, ensuring complete transparency and immutability.
Multi-agent AI system coordinates case management, resource allocation, and predictive analytics across the platform.
Built on Google Cloud and Firebase, ensuring 99.9% uptime, real-time data sync, and global scalability.
Live dashboards track every metric—donations, deployments, outcomes—providing complete visibility to all stakeholders.