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FinFly

Web / Mobile

Role

UX Researcher / UX Designer / UI Designer

Platform

Web / Mobile

FinFly

01

About

FinFly is a crypto exchange owned and operated by Kinetic Finance Limited, registered in the Republic of Lithuania. The company fully complies with EU standards and is regulated by the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FCIS). Lithuania is a recognized European fintech center, with favorable conditions for crypto businesses and their clients.

FinFly's mission is to give everyone the information and tools they need to invest successfully in the crypto market, closing the information gap between retail investors and professional crypto traders.

02

Key Features

What FinFly offers

  • Simplicity: a user-friendly design and a minimum investment of just $10, so anyone can start working with crypto in a matter of minutes
  • Security: a reliable platform operating in more than 50 countries under a license from the Republic of Lithuania, fully compliant with EU standards
  • Service 24/7: transactions are processed as quickly as possible, and the support team is always available

03

Pain Points

What users struggle with

  • Verification: the KYC (know your customer) process is slow and cumbersome, which can delay trading
  • Security: users worry about the safety of their funds and personal data, and want to know the platform uses two-factor authentication, encryption and insurance against hacking and theft
  • Technical issues: slow loading, crashes and error messages, caused by the platform's infrastructure or by the user's own connection and device
  • Low liquidity: it's hard to buy or sell assets at the desired price
  • Support: help is hard to reach or unhelpful, which leads to frustration and negative reviews
  • Complexity: the interface is confusing or overwhelming, especially for people new to crypto, which can put them off or lead to mistakes
  • High fees: trading fees eat into profits and make trading unaffordable for smaller investors, and hidden charges, such as withdrawal or inactivity fees, make it worse
  • Limited coins: if a preferred cryptocurrency isn't supported, users switch to a platform with a wider choice

04

Possible Solution

How the platform can address them

  • Simpler verification: streamline the KYC requirements, give clear instructions, and speed things up with automated tools such as facial recognition or document scanning
  • Visible security: use multi-factor authentication, encryption and regular security audits, explain them clearly, and offer insurance against hacking and theft
  • Reliable performance: monitor the platform, fix technical issues promptly, give clear error messages and troubleshooting steps, and offer a mobile app for faster access
  • More liquidity: partner with other exchanges or liquidity providers, and encourage trading with incentives such as lower fees
  • Dedicated support: a 24/7 team reachable by email, live chat and phone, with fast responses, plus an FAQ section and guides for common issues
  • A simpler interface: clear, intuitive design, educational resources such as video tutorials and user guides, and a demo account or sandbox for practice trading
  • Fair fees: reduce them where possible, offer discounts for high-volume or long-term traders, and be transparent about every fee
  • More coins: add new cryptocurrencies regularly based on market research, and let users suggest and vote on the next ones

05

Final Design

The final design brings these solutions together in a crypto exchange built around its users' concerns.

Verification is quick and easy, so new users can get started right away, and multi-factor authentication, encryption and regular security audits protect their funds and personal information. The platform is built for speed and reliability, and when something does go wrong, the support team is available 24/7.

Users can choose from a wide range of cryptocurrencies, selected for liquidity and demand. Fees are transparent and competitive, with discounts for high-volume traders, and a clear, intuitive interface, educational resources and a demo account help newcomers get started. The goal: crypto trading that is accessible, secure and enjoyable for everyone.

FinFly screens, in Russian: the landing page, the wallet with balances and transaction history, structured notes, crypto insurance with a calculator and certificates, and the profile with two-factor authentication, active sessions and an access log