Spot Dog – Transforming Decentralized Crypto Trading

March 6, 2025
10min read
Nevena Nemeš
Marketing Team

Client Overview:

Spot Labs, an innovative decentralized exchange (DEX) startup, set out to make crypto trading as intuitive as any modern Web2 application. Built on the Solana blockchain (with plans to expand across multiple chains), their platform, Spot Dog, focuses on trading meme coins. A key differentiator was their integration of account abstraction technology, enabling users to set up wallets through their social media accounts (e.g., Google, Facebook, Twitter). This approach eliminates traditional wallet management hurdles, making crypto trading accessible to a wider audience.

When Spot Labs approached Spawn Solutions, they were in the early alpha stage of their web platform. They needed a seasoned development team to deliver two critical projects: a Telegram-based trading bot and an iOS trading app. Each project had unique challenges and aimed to enhance Spot Dog’s accessibility and usability for a broader user base.

Project 1: Telegram Trading Bot

Objective: Spot Labs wanted to bring crypto trading to a familiar platform by creating a Telegram bot where users could securely trade and manage portfolios directly within the chat. Telegram’s reputation for security and its extensive crypto community made it a natural choice. The goal was to integrate trading features seamlessly into this environment, enabling users to respond to market opportunities in real time.

Challenges and Solutions: The client approached us with just a conceptual idea for the bot. Through in-depth discussions, we helped refine the concept into a viable product, designed an intuitive user flow, and developed a solution from scratch. Our team created an architecture that integrated Spot Dog’s DEX APIs, providing real-time trading functionalities and a full portfolio management experience, including:

  • User Authentication: Secure login integration with Spot Dog accounts via account abstraction.
  • Portfolio Management: Real-time view of portfolio and asset holdings, all managed within the Telegram chat.
  • Price Tracking and Notifications: Instant access to live cryptocurrency prices directly in the Telegram chat.
  • Trading Capabilities: Execute buy and sell orders seamlessly within the Telegram chat.
  • Deposits and Withdrawals: Easily manage funds in and out of the Spot Dog wallet, all through the Telegram chat interface.

For this bot, we integrated with Turnkey, an infrastructure provider supporting account abstraction models, offering seamless wallet interactions without users needing specialized crypto knowledge. This experience allowed us to navigate a new technology partner, reinforcing our team’s adaptability and expertise.

Outcomes: The Telegram bot extended Spot Dog’s DEX capabilities into a familiar chat interface, allowing users to trade and manage assets quickly and easily. Users could execute trades on the go, bridging the gap between traditional app functionality and the convenience of chat-based interactions.

Project 2: iOS Trading App - "Spot"

Objective: Following their web platform, Spot Labs aimed to bring a native iOS trading app to market, expanding their reach and positioning them as a cross-platform leader in decentralized crypto trading. The app needed to deliver Spot Dog’s core DEX features, optimized for a mobile experience, and provide a foundation for an Android version. Given the limited functionality in the initial prototype, Spot Labs required a reliable development team to complete the app within a tight timeline.

Approach and Implementation: Working in native Swift, we prioritized a seamless, user-friendly trading experience that integrated Spot Dog’s decentralized infrastructure. Key functionalities included:

  • Comprehensive User Authentication: Multiple sign-in options, including email (magic link), social logins (Apple, Google), and passkey support (Face ID/Touch ID).
  • Real-Time Market Data and Portfolio Tracking: Live cryptocurrency data using WebSocket for instant updates, along with historical data views for informed trading.
  • Trading Features: Buy/sell options, full transaction history, and portfolio insights directly within the app.
  • Wallet Management: Deposit and withdrawal functions tied to Spot Dog’s secure wallet infrastructure.

Our team worked closely with Spot Labs’ UI/UX designer to follow their design vision, coordinating via Slack, managing code in GitHub, and adhering to agile methodologies with regular progress updates. By collaborating seamlessly with Spot Labs’ team, we ensured the app’s functionality aligned with the client's expectations and was optimized for user engagement.

Outcomes: The iOS app provided a secure, intuitive mobile trading experience, extending Spot Dog’s DEX platform beyond the web. With the integration of user-friendly login options and responsive trading features, the app significantly enhanced Spot Dog’s offering, meeting the high standards needed to compete in the mobile crypto trading market.

Testimonial

“Spawn helped us deliver 2 key products at high quality in short timelines. The engineers we worked with had intimate knowledge of the crypto industry and techincal expertise. Communication was excellent across the board. Strongly recommend.” - Founder at Spot Labs

Conclusion

Spawn Solutions partnered with Spot Labs to bring their decentralized exchange to new platforms through innovative and user-centric design. Our work on the Telegram bot and iOS app successfully broadened Spot Dog’s accessibility and provided a solid technical foundation for future expansions. By simplifying blockchain interactions and optimizing for mobile and messaging environments, Spawn Solutions helped Spot Labs make crypto trading accessible to users of all experience levels.

These projects underscore our team’s strength in blockchain technology, agile development, and our dedication to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions for the evolving needs of Web3 startups.