Why Transparent MVP Delivery Matters in DeFi Projects

Discover how story-point estimation and sprint-based planning bring clarity to DeFi product development - helping founders avoid budget surprises and meet investor deadlines.

What Are Story Points?

A story point is a unit that reflects the effort required to complete a user story. It doesn’t equal hours - instead, it includes complexity, risk, and scope.

At CIDT, we use a simple baseline: 1 story point ≈ 1 working day of team effort (development, QA, DevOps, and product ownership included).

Quick comparison table

Estimation method	Pros	Cons
Hours	Feels precise	Often misleading, ignores risk
Story points	Flexible, scalable, predictable	Requires initial learning curve

Why Not Estimate in Hours?

Estimating in hours creates the illusion of accuracy. In practice, it leads to frustration.

Flexibility – scope can shift without breaking the whole plan.
Scalability – velocity can be tracked across teams.
Clarity – clients see cost and timeline in simple terms.

“Predictability beats scale. Stability is our strongest retention tool.”

This principle guides how we estimate and deliver.

For more on MVP delivery, check our case study on fast-tracked product launches.

How CIDT Applies Story Points in DeFi Projects

Here’s what the process looks like:

Break down scope into user stories.
Assign story points to each item.
Group into sprints of 2 weeks
Deliver incrementally with demos and QA every sprint.

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Pro Tip: Always validate sprint outcomes with real users. Internal demos are useful, but user feedback prevents scope creep.

Key Takeaways (Highlight Box)

Story points reduce uncertainty in DeFi development.
They keep budgets transparent and predictable.
Founders gain trust from investors thanks to structured delivery.