{"signature": "0xc66835e3553745e793fa7908eadad144c51d77821e8e685801649ba5102ddc141e91584e3624f4e92163bcaf5e8ed7f97b5789dbfa41500451466c3438f888a51c", "application": {"round": "0xf40f950d16388aeae12a77c7e29153612f087913", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@fastedward", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://t.me/tmbportal", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/meme-boys-project", "hidden": true, "question": "Please link your Karma GAP profile, which will be used for milestone tracking and progress updates.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["IRL Video Content", "Podcast Hosting", "Storytelling", "Video + Animations"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the Sei ecosystem themes does your project focus on? Please select all that apply and explain how your project contributes to each chosen theme.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. Increased Visibility and Awareness:\nViral Content: By producing high-quality, viral content that circulates widely across social media platforms, \"The Meme Boys\" generate significant buzz and visibility for the Sei platform. This increased exposure attracts new users and builds brand recognition, making Sei a well-known name in the crypto space.\nCelebrity Endorsement: Featuring celebrity guests in your mega spaces not only draws in their fan base but also lends credibility and excitement to the Sei platform, further expanding its reach.\n\n\n2. Enhanced Community Engagement:\nMonthly Mega Spaces: These events create opportunities for the Sei community to interact with influencers, celebrities, and each other in a dynamic, entertaining environment. This fosters a sense of belonging and excitement within the community, encouraging users to stay engaged and actively participate in discussions about Sei and the broader crypto ecosystem.\nInteractive Content: By involving the community in meme creation or allowing them to suggest topics for your content, you create a more interactive experience. This not only engages users but also makes them feel like they have a stake in the platform’s success.\n\n\n3. Education and Awareness of Sei’s Features:\nContent Focused on Sei’s Benefits: Each piece of content you create will highlight specific features or benefits of Sei, making it easier for users to understand and appreciate what the blockchain offers. This can include breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-digest memes or showcasing real-world use cases in a fun, relatable way.\nSimplifying Onboarding: By using memes and viral content to explain Sei’s features, you can lower the barrier to entry for new users who might find crypto explanations too technical or boring. This helps in onboarding new users more effectively.\n\n\n4. Building a Stronger Brand Identity:\nCultural Relevance: By aligning Sei with the fast-paced, meme-driven culture of the internet, you position the platform as innovative, relevant, and in tune with its user base. This strong brand identity helps to differentiate Sei from competitors and makes it more appealing to potential users.\nInfluencer-Led Growth: The involvement of popular figures like Nick, Stro, and Uncle Eddie ensures that Sei is associated with trusted, influential voices in the crypto and social media space. This can drive user growth and encourage platform adoption.\n\n\n5. Community-Driven Value Creation:\nUser-Generated Content: Encouraging users to create and share their own Sei-related memes or participate in challenges can lead to a wealth of community-generated content. This not only enhances engagement but also creates a self-sustaining cycle of value, where the community itself helps to promote and grow the platform.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Sei community and platform users? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Monthly Mega Spaces: We will host a monthly “Mega Spaces” event on Twitter (X) and other social media platforms. These events will be co-hosted by Nick, Stro, and Uncle Eddie, featuring celebrity guests and influencers. The topics will range from discussing the latest trends in crypto and meme culture to deep dives into the features of the Sei platform. This will not only keep the community engaged but also attract new participants who are fans of the celebrity guests.\n\nCollaborations with Influencers: Partnering with influencers within the Sei community and the broader crypto space to co-create content and participate in panel discussions. These collaborations will help us tap into their follower base and bring more attention to the Sei platform.\n\nQuality Content Posting: We will maintain an active presence on platforms like Twitter (X), Instagram and/or TikTok by creating content that includes memes, updates, and/or news related to Sei.  Quality content ensures that we stay top of mind and shareability in the community\n\nReal-Time Engagement: Actively responding to comments, questions, and messages from community members. Whether it’s through direct replies or meme-filled responses, we will ensure that the community feels heard and valued.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing. How do you plan to participate in community events, create educational content, and engage with the Sei community on social media?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Kickoff and Initial Content Creation\nMilestone 1: Team Formation & Strategic Planning\nDeliverables:\nFinalize team roles and responsibilities.\nDevelop a detailed content strategy for the first month, including themes, topics, and a posting schedule.\nSet up necessary tools and platforms for content creation and social media management.\nUse of Grant Proceeds:\nAllocate funds for team onboarding, content creation tools, and initial software subscriptions.\nMilestone 2: First Viral Content Piece\nDeliverables:\nProduce and release the first original viral content piece focusing on the features and benefits of Sei.\nLaunch an initial social media campaign to promote the content.\nGather community feedback and engagement metrics.\nUse of Grant Proceeds:\nInvest in content production costs and promote the content via social media ads to ensure broad reach.\nMilestone 3: First Monthly Mega Spaces Event\nDeliverables:\nHost the first Mega Spaces event, co-hosted by Nick, Stro, Uncle Eddie, and featuring celebrity guests.\nPromote the event across social media platforms to maximize attendance and participation.\nRecord the event for future marketing and educational purposes.\nUse of Grant Proceeds:\nAllocate funds for event organization, celebrity guest fees, and promotional activities.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables. How will you use the grant proceeds to achieve these milestones within the proposed timeline if approved?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Nick \"Jonah\" Antonyan (7,000,000 followers)\nBackground: Nick is a well-known social media influencer and content creator with a massive following across multiple platforms. He has a proven track record of creating engaging, humorous content that resonates with a wide audience. His experience in growing and maintaining a large online community will be invaluable in driving engagement and ensuring the content reaches a broad audience.\nContribution: Nick's expertise in content creation and audience engagement will be key in producing viral content that captures attention and drives participation. His influence will also help attract new followers to the Sei platform and build a loyal community around \"The Meme Boys.\"\n2. Directed By Stro (20,000,000,000 views directed)\nBackground: Stro is a highly experienced director and content strategist with a staggering number of views under his belt. He has worked on numerous successful campaigns, directing content that has not only gone viral but also had a significant cultural impact. Stro’s understanding of digital trends and his ability to craft stories that resonate with online audiences are critical assets to the project.\nContribution: Stro will oversee the content strategy and ensure that each piece of content is not only visually compelling but also strategically aligned with the goal of promoting Sei. His experience in directing content will ensure high production values and a professional approach to storytelling, making the content more impactful and shareable.\n3. Uncle Eddie (100,000 followers and full-time degen)\nBackground: Uncle Eddie brings deep knowledge of the crypto space and the “degen” culture, which is essential for creating content that resonates with the target audience of crypto enthusiasts. His full-time involvement in the crypto world gives him a unique perspective on the trends and memes that are most likely to go viral within this community.\nContribution: Uncle Eddie will serve as the crypto expert, ensuring that all content is not only entertaining but also accurately reflects the culture and nuances of the crypto world. His understanding of the audience's mindset will help tailor content that speaks directly to the community, making the marketing efforts more effective.\nThe unique blend of social media influence, content strategy, and crypto expertise within your team positions \"The Meme Boys\" for success. Each member's background contributes to a well-rounded approach to content creation, community engagement, and strategic growth, ensuring that the project achieves its goals and creates lasting value for the Sei community.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Yes, \"The Meme Boys\" project is a new content series and media initiative designed to establish a strong, recognizable brand within the crypto and digital media space. Here’s how the project will ensure consistency and brand establishment:\nContent Series Overview:\nTheme: The content series will revolve around the adventures and antics of \"The Meme Boys\"—a trio of crypto-savvy individuals who use their knowledge and creativity to dominate the digital landscape. The content will blend humor, education, and entertainment to engage audiences while promoting the Sei platform.\nFormats: The series will include a variety of content formats such as viral memes, short videos, live discussions, and interactive social media posts. Each piece will maintain a consistent tone and style, ensuring a cohesive brand identity across all platforms.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new content series or media initiative? If so, please provide details of your consistency and brand establishment plans.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Justin Barlow SEI", "hidden": true, "question": "If you were referred to this program, please provide the referrer's information (optional).", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I have been hosting consistent crypto twitter spaces for over 3 years and have millions of views of my crypto video content pieces as well. I'm well established in the space and very well connected. I speak at tons of crypto conferences and have been onboarding hollywood talent for years. This mix of us 3 is perfect. Thanks for opp! \n\nThe Meme Boys\" is not just a content series, but a full-fledged media initiative aimed at creating a lasting brand within the crypto space. Through consistent, high-quality content production, a strong visual identity, and active community engagement, the project will establish \"The Meme Boys\" as a recognizable and influential brand in digital media. This approach will ensure that the brand grows steadily, with a loyal and engaged audience that looks forward to each new release.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations? Is there anything else you'd like to add that may help determine project eligibility?", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0x9971c118e406a56dcd312ff72e2ff6458d659ddcec4c22c22044f583ed93b781", "title": "The Meme Boys ", "logoImg": "bafkreifaa5wbcfi5b4qnfox7tywxliluy2ecfjcmwenvq4fpxv3zp7fjcu", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibnm33pdu6jondzhdn7bjofv6peu3jboytqnuz5aa62agmaijg32i", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://X.com/mediagiraffes", "bannerImg": "bafkreihyvvd2u6jam67wbvwuinkhfjo3sbgtteps2tcaqzrdosysvw34hm", "createdAt": 1723478019038, "credentials": {}, "description": "The Meme Boys are a team of 3 crypto degenerates that have the algorithm at their fingertips. They will make any meme possible to takeover the web and be on every cell phone screen on the entire planet. The team consists of Nick \"Jonah\" Antonyan (7,000,000 followers) , Directed By Stro (20,000,000,000 views directed), and Uncle Eddie (100,000 followers and full time degen).  Each month we will produce one original viral content piece, featuring agreed upon features and benefits of SEI. As well as a once a month mega spaces Co-hosted by Nick, Stro, and Uncle Eddie which will include our celebrity friends as special guests!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "mediagiraffes"}, "recipient": "0x59eba8b63DAD6813E4996Ceb3EE69B844B511091"}}