# KYD Labs

> For fans.

KYD Labs provides blockchain-based ticketing and financing infrastructure for live events, enabling venues and artists to control ticket sales and access upfront capital.

KYD Labs helps venues and artists reclaim control of live event ticketing through blockchain infrastructure on Solana. Users can purchase tickets using phone numbers without crypto wallets, while venues access decentralized financing and retain fan data. The platform processes ticket sales, manages resale royalties, and provides real-time settlement for live entertainment.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2022-05-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/kyd_labs

## Products

- [KYD Labs](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kyd_labs): KYD Labs implements blockchain-based ticketing infrastructure on Solana, facilitating phone number-based ticket purchases and venue management. The system processes ticket sales with sub-30-second checkout, manages resale royalties through smart contracts, and provides real-time fiat payouts to venues via ACH within 72 hours. (Ticketing, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://kydlabs.com)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/22517592)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/22517592)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/kydlabs)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/KYDLabs)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/kydlabsnyc)

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