NAUT's warm intro network is now open to everyone, and joining is free with no card. To mark the launch, we are giving away $10K+ in NAUT Premium plus 1,000,000 API credits. Follow @NAUT_so, sign up at naut.so and comment your NAUT username on our launch post to claim yours.
Deals in crypto still close through people. Cold DMs sit unread, and nobody vouches for a stranger when scammers fill every inbox. Bring the deal and the deck. NAUT finds the person who can say yes.
What is the NAUT warm intro network?
NAUT is a directory of the people who decide in crypto, with a desk that asks them for you. It maps 14,400+ people across 10,500+ crypto projects, funds and platforms, and checks every Telegram, email and LinkedIn before it goes in.
When you find the person you need, you click Request warm intro. The NAUT desk writes to them on your behalf, by hand, and you get an answer either way within 72 hours.
How do you enter the NAUT launch giveaway?
Entering takes 3 steps and costs nothing.
- Follow @NAUT_soFollow NAUT on X, where the launch post and the winners go up.
- Sign up at naut.soCreate a free account, no card needed. You pick your username at the last step.
- Comment your NAUT usernameReply to the NAUT launch post on X with your username.
Already have an account? Claim your username in Settings, under Profile. It sits at the bottom left of the app, under your name, as @yourname. It is 3 to 20 characters long, using lowercase letters, numbers and the _ sign.
Giveaway rules
- The giveaway closes 14 days after our launch post goes up on X.
- Follow @NAUT_so on X. 1 entry per naut.so account, and the username in your comment must be claimed on naut.so.
- Winners are drawn at random from valid entries.
- Each plan prize is 1 month of Team, Pro or Essential.
- We will announce the winners on @NAUT_so.
As with any crypto giveaway, check who you are talking to: we will never ask you for a wallet, a seed phrase or a payment to claim a prize.
What can you win?
The prize pool is $10K+ in NAUT Premium, given as 1-month Team, Pro and Essential plans, plus 1,000,000 API credits.
- Team suits an agency or fund working one list together.
- Pro suits a growing desk with more targets than hours.
- Essential suits a solo BD running their own pipeline.
- API credits are the same credits the app uses. Unlocking a contact costs 10 credits, so 1,000,000 credits cover 100,000 unlocks.
What each plan includes is in the table further down.
How does the warm intro network work?
The warm intro network turns a name into a conversation in 4 steps.
- SearchLook up a company, a fund or a role, such as a listing manager at an exchange.
- Pick the personEach profile shows their role, company and X account.
- Request warm introThe NAUT desk writes the ask for you, to open a conversation.
- Hear backYou get a yes or a no, in writing.
You can also reach out yourself. Every paid plan unlocks verified Telegram, email and LinkedIn, and every unlock is yours to keep.
Who is NAUT for?
NAUT is built for crypto business development: anyone who needs to reach a decision maker this week.
- Market makers and exchanges
- Agencies and service providers
- DeFi and card platforms
- Funds and VCs scouting early projects
- Founders looking for the right investors
What does each plan include?
Free stays free, with no card. Each paid plan includes warm intros every month, and they never spend credits. Prices, credits and intros below are per month.
| Plan | Price | Credits | Warm intros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | None | $9.90 each |
| Essential | $49 | 3,000 | 30 |
| Pro | $99 | 6,000 | 60 |
| Team | $249 | 15,000 | 250 |
Essential and Pro monthly start with a 7-day trial: your card goes on file and is first charged on day 7. Prices are from naut.so/pricing on 19 October 2026, and your rate stays locked while you stay.
Warm intro network FAQ
How many people are in the NAUT warm intro network?
The NAUT warm intro network maps 14,400+ people across 10,500+ crypto projects, funds and platforms, as of 19 October 2026. You name the person, and the NAUT desk gets you an answer within 72 hours.
Is NAUT free to try?
Yes. The NAUT Free plan costs $0 a month, needs no card and never expires, and it covers directory search and public profiles. Warm intros come with every paid plan, or cost $9.90 each with no plan.
How do I enter the NAUT giveaway?
Follow @NAUT_so on X, sign up free at naut.so, then comment your NAUT username on the NAUT launch post. It closes 14 days after the post goes up, with 1 entry per account, and winners are drawn at random for a share of $10K+ in NAUT Premium and 1,000,000 API credits.
How do I get warm intros to investors in crypto?
Search NAUT for the fund, pick the partner you want to meet, and click Request warm intro. The NAUT desk asks on your behalf and you get an answer within 72 hours.
Where do I find my naut.so username?
Your naut.so username shows at the bottom left of the app, under your name. You pick it at the last sign-up step and can change it in Settings, under Profile.