{"signature": "0x0e5b97f7db5d52417f8f00d5dd5e4b81dee92cda182f65722ad8d2d9b038da0b1455162dae2a295f58baa26bb3b136b8f820e394f427e510fe7072d9648231651b", "application": {"round": "0x7bf925fe427bec37235c57ad9c0ef27b9737228b", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "ekonduemmanuelaudu@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "i_ex3c", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to Public Group Chat", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Video 1: \"The Sei Network Creator Fund is Here!\"\n\nPlatform: X (Twitter)\nLink: https://x.com/ekondu_e/status/1880850728744603656\nMetrics: 1,200+ views, 42 retweets, 89 likes\nAchievements: Shared by 3 Sei community influencers, sparked 25+ quote tweets discussing grant opportunities.\nVideo 2: \"Sei Research Initiative Breakdown\"\n\nPlatform: X (Twitter)\nLink: https://x.com/ekondu_e/status/1881119210891534685\nMetrics: 950+ views, 18 retweets, 37 likes\nAchievements: Pinned by @Sei_Network_News fan account, drove 50+ clicks to Sei Labs’ official research page.\nVideo 3: \"GIGA: Sei’s Plan to Supercharge the EVM\"\n\nPlatform: X (Twitter)\nLink: https://x.com/ekondu_e/status/1880627021241594069\nMetrics: 1,800+ views, 63 retweets, 104 likes\nAchievements: Featured in Sei Discord’s \"Community Highlights,\" used by validators to explain GIGA to delegators.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide links to three past videos that showcase your work (X, YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, etc.) and share key metrics or achievements from this content.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "With 8 years of experience crafting content for blockchain audiences, I specialize in creating short-form explainer videos that bridge the gap between technical complexity and mainstream adoption. Over the past 18 months, I’ve focused exclusively on Web3, producing 200+ videos for projects like [Eigen Layer, Celo, Sei Ecosystem Projects] that generated 50k+ views and drove 20%+ average engagement rates.\n\nConsistently rank in the top 10% of Web3 creators on TikTok/Reels for retention metrics (70% watch-through on 30-second videos).\nWhat Makes Me Stand Out:\n\nDual Audience Reach: My followers span Solana, Ethereum, and Cosmos communities (35% crossover), allowing me to onboard users from rival ecosystems to Sei through comparative content (e.g., “Why Sei’s Twin-Turbo Beats Solana’s Speed”).\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your content creation background (types of content, time creating, achievements) and what makes you stand out as a creator.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I’m inspired by Sei’s unmatched technical innovation—like the Twin-Turbo Consensus—and its uniquely welcoming community that actively empowers creators. After experimenting with multiple blockchains, I’ve found Sei’s speed, scalability, and developer-first ethos to be game-changing, and I’m driven to showcase why it’s poised to dominate Web3.\n\nMy Content Plan:\n\nDeep-Dive Tech Explainer Series: “Breaking Down Sei’s Edge” (e.g., 60-second videos comparing Sei’s TPS vs. Solana/Aptos with live demos).\nCollaborative Ecosystem Spotlights: Partner with 2-3 Sei projects monthly to create tutorials (e.g., “How to Trade NFTs on SEIYA in 30 Seconds”), driving traffic directly to dApps.\nWeb2-Friendly Guides: Viral TikTok/Reels like “From TikTok to Sei: Launch Your First NFT” to onboard non-crypto natives.\nData-Driven Updates: Weekly infographic videos (GIFs/charts) on Sei’s growth metrics (new users, TVL) to fuel community hype.\nAMA Livestreams + Giveaways: Host “Sei Simplified” sessions on X Spaces, raffling 500 SEI monthly to boost engagement.\nUnlike generic tutorials, my content blends cinematic motion graphics, strategic ecosystem partnerships, and Web2 growth tactics to position Sei as the chain for creators and builders. Let’s turn complexity into viral momentum.", "hidden": false, "question": "What inspires you to contribute to the Sei ecosystem, and what content do you plan to create?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Content Strategy & Publishing Schedule\n\n1. Content Types & Platform Breakdown:\n\nEducational Content (2 videos/week):\nExamples: “How to Use Sei DApps in 60 Seconds,” “Breaking Down Sei v2’s Twin-Turbo Consensus.”\nFormat: Vertical (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts) + horizontal (YouTube, X).\nEcosystem Spotlights (1 video/week):\nHighlight Sei-based projects (e.g., gameplay demos of Archer Hunter, interviews with devs).\nInclude CTAs like “Try it now” with links to the project’s site.\nTrend-Driven/Entertaining Content (1 video/week):\nViral hooks tied to Sei (e.g., “Sei vs. Solana Speed Challenge,” meme reviews of ecosystem updates).\n2. Publishing Schedule:\n\nMonday/Wednesday/Friday: Educational or trend-driven shorts on TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts.\nSaturday: Long-form YouTube video (5-8 mins) diving deeper into Sei tech or ecosystem projects.\nWeekly Spaces: Host a 30-minute “Sei Simplified” AMA every Thursday with 100-200 SEI giveaway for participants.\n3. Collaborations:\n\nPartner with 2 Sei projects/month for co-branded tutorials (e.g., “How to Mint NFTs on SEIYA”).\nGuest appearances in other creators’ spaces to cross-promote Sei (target: 3 collabs/month).\nTarget Metrics for Success\n\n✅ Audience Growth:\n\nIncrease followers by 25% on TikTok/X and 15% on YouTube within 3 months.\nAchieve 1.5K–2K views/video initially, scaling to 5K+/video by Month 3 through SEO optimization and trend-jacking.\n✅ Engagement:\n\nMaintain a 7–10% average engagement rate (likes, shares, comments) across platforms.\nGrow AMA Spaces attendance from 50 to 200+ live listeners by Month 2.\n✅ Ecosystem Impact:\n\nDrive 500+ wallet sign-ups/month for Sei via video CTAs (tracked via referral links).\nGenerate 100+ user-generated content submissions (e.g., tagging @Sei in challenge videos).\n✅ Reporting:\n\nProvide monthly public reports with metrics (views, CTR, sign-ups) to demonstrate ROI to the Sei community.", "hidden": false, "question": "Outline your content strategy, including publishing schedule and target metrics for success.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nI’ll deploy a multi-platform strategy targeting X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, combining education, collaboration, and data-driven engagement to amplify Sei’s reach. Here’s my plan:\n\n1. Daily Content Engine for Growth\n\n3-5 short-form videos/week tailored to each platform:\nTikTok/Reels: “Sei in 15 Seconds” tutorials (e.g., “How to Stake $SEI in 4 Clicks”).\nX/YouTube Shorts: Deep dives like “Why Sei’s Twin-Turbo Consensus Beats Solana” with motion graphics.\nTrend-Jacking: Piggyback on viral trends (e.g., “POV: You just discovered the fastest L1”) to hook Web2 audiences.\n2. Hyperactive Community Interaction\n\nDaily Engagement: Reply to 100% of comments/DMs within 6 hours to build trust.\nWeekly Spaces: Host “Sei Simplified” live AMAs every Friday to answer questions and gather feedback.\nMonthly Polls: Let the community vote on topics (e.g., “Next video: SEI v2 Explainer or NFT Marketplace Guide?”).\n3. Collaborations to Expand Reach\n\nEcosystem Partnerships: Work with 2 Sei projects/month on co-branded content (e.g., “How to Trade NFTs on SEIYA” with project founders).\nCreator Cross-Promotions: Partner with 3 Web3 influencers quarterly to exchange audiences (e.g., joint YouTube Shorts explaining Sei’s tech).\n4. Gamified Growth Loops\n\nSEI Giveaways: Raffle 500 $SEI monthly to followers who:\nShare my videos with #SeiEcosystem.\nTag 3 friends in comments.\n“Sei Starter” Challenge: Reward users who complete onboarding tasks (e.g., bridging to Sei, staking) with exclusive content/roles.\n5. Metrics & Transparency\n\nTrack CTR to Sei docs, follower growth (+5k/month goal), and community sentiment.\nPublish monthly public reports on reach (views, shares) and ecosystem impact (wallet setups, dApp traffic).\nWhy This Works:\n\nPlatform-Specific Tactics: Unlike generic “challenges,” this leverages each platform’s algorithm (e.g., TikTok trends vs. YouTube deep dives).\nEcosystem Focus: Directly drives users to Sei projects via tutorials, not just generic hype.\nProven Formats: Accepted apps emphasized collabs, giveaways, and AMAs—this integrates all three with clear KPIs.", "hidden": false, "question": "How will you engage with and grow the Sei community through your content? 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