{"signature": "0x5dadebff414a75d942635d6eb15f8d317031f9a4f0b603d7213a31909a2e326d5531174ad780933457a6b845c6dc51c41bf59a90320236294c943c69c83ae7741c", "application": {"round": "0xf31b4a3a742b4d5611cac6542aa0f96493b0b3d0", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "tim@torontoismine.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@CeoTim", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://discord.gg/czW3CfqbKK", "hidden": true, "question": "What is your project's public community chat link?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We haven't been secured outside funding sources, and our only source of funding was from secondary sales royalties that we generated from Aug.1, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 before secondary sales went away for all NFT projects sadly. At the time our total ETH volume was around 8k when we lost secondary sales royalties, and our total ETH sales volume to date is 14,000 ETH in total secondary sales.", "hidden": true, "question": "What funding sources have you secured to date?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards and 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": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "RAK 3022 primarily focuses on:\n\n1️⃣ Web-Based Accessibility & Engagement – A browser-based hack-and-slash adventure, playable on desktop/laptop, ensuring easy access for Web3 and traditional gamers.\n\n2️⃣ Immersive Storytelling & Lore Expansion – Expands the Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U.) with a rich cyberpunk narrative, deepening engagement beyond static collectibles.\n\n3️⃣ Bridging Gaming & Digital Collectibles – Integrates memetic digital art and NFT culture with interactive gameplay, setting the foundation for future Web3 enhancements.\n\n4️⃣ Community-Driven Innovation – Developed as an interactive brand extension, fostering player participation, creativity, and long-term engagement.\n\n5️⃣ Scalability & Future Growth – Designed with potential for additional levels, multiplayer features, and deeper Web3 integrations, ensuring sustainability in digital gaming.", "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the listed gaming focus areas does your project primarily address?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Unique Value RAK 3022 Brings to the Avalanche Gaming Ecosystem:\n\n1️⃣ Frictionless Web3 Gaming – A browser-based experience requiring no downloads, lowering barriers for Avalanche adoption and onboarding new users.\n\n2️⃣ Memetic IP with Cultural Stickiness – Rare Apepes' established brand and memetic storytelling introduce a built-in, highly engaged community, driving network activity and retention.\n\n3️⃣ Lore-Driven Interactive Gameplay – Unlike typical blockchain games, RAK 3022 blends rich storytelling with action-driven mechanics, keeping players immersed in the Rare Apepes universe.\n\n4️⃣ Future-Proof Web3 Integration – The game establishes a foundation for NFT-powered characters, assets, and potential token utility, aligning with Avalanche’s on-chain gaming vision.\n\n5️⃣ Long-Term Growth & Expansion – With plans for new levels, multiplayer gameplay, and community-driven content, RAK 3022 enhances Avalanche’s Web3 gaming ecosystem with lasting value.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your game create unique value for the Avalanche gaming ecosystem?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1️⃣ Live Beta Demo (Fully Playable) – RAK 3022 is currently live and accessible via desktop/laptop browsers at https://rak3022.rarelabs.xyz/. Players can engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, explore cyberpunk environments, and experience the evolving lore of the Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U.).\n\n2️⃣ Stable Core Mechanics & Combat System – The game features smooth player movement, enemy AI, melee combat mechanics, and interactive level design with continuous refinements based on community feedback.\n\n3️⃣ Actively in Development – The team is focused on gameplay optimizations, UI enhancements, and expanding narrative depth to further immerse players. Additional levels, abilities, and Web3 integration are being explored.\n\n4️⃣ Future Expansion: Multiplayer & On-Chain Utility – Long-term goals include on-chain enhancements, NFT-powered character progression, and collaborative multiplayer modes to elevate engagement and replayability.\n\n5️⃣ Mobile Version in the Pipeline – While the game is currently optimized for desktop, we recognize the importance of mobile gaming for mass adoption. A mobile version is planned, but will require additional development resources and funding to execute properly.\n\nRAK 3022 is an actively evolving game with a playable demo already live—our focus is on refining, expanding, and integrating innovative features to maximize engagement within the Avalanche gaming ecosystem. ", "hidden": true, "question": "What is your current development status and playable demo availability?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1️⃣ Leverage the Rare Apepes Brand & Existing Community – With an established Web3 brand and a strong, engaged community, we will onboard Rare Apepe NFT holders and Web3 collectors as early adopters while expanding outward to general gaming audiences.\n\n2️⃣ Memes as the Ultimate Marketing Weapon – Memes drive culture and adoption faster than any ad campaign. RAK 3022 will use highly shareable memetic content, viral storytelling, and community-driven engagement to grow the player base organically.\n\n3️⃣ Free-to-Play with Embedded Web3 Mechanics – The game is completely free-to-play, removing onboarding friction. Web3 mechanics (optional NFT integrations, exclusive in-game skins, and achievement-based rewards) will drive deeper engagement without alienating non-crypto users.\n\n4️⃣ Twitch, YouTube, & Web3 Gaming Influencers – Collaborations with crypto-native content creators, gaming streamers, and Web3 influencers will introduce the game to players already interested in blockchain gaming while ensuring sustained visibility across social platforms.\n\n5️⃣ Cross-Promotion & Strategic Web3 Partnerships – Partnering with existing NFT communities, Web3 gaming DAOs, and blockchain ecosystems like Avalanche will introduce RAK 3022 to pre-existing player networks seeking quality blockchain gaming experiences.\n\n6️⃣ Lore & IP Expansion to Drive Emotional Attachment – The Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U.) provides deep lore, character development, and world-building that enhances emotional attachment to the game. Story-driven expansions will keep players invested in the ecosystem.\n\n7️⃣ Leaderboard Tournaments & Competitive Modes – Regular community challenges, high-score leaderboards, and time-limited events will provide replay value and incentive for continued play, increasing player retention and engagement.\n\n8️⃣ Limited-Edition Digital Collectibles for Active Players – Exclusive in-game rewards such as skins, achievements, and digital collectibles will reward active players, driving both engagement and collector-driven demand.\n\n9️⃣ Future Mobile Expansion for Mass Adoption – A mobile expansion will bring RAK 3022 to the largest gaming audience globally, increasing accessibility and further integrating the game into everyday player habits.\n\n10️⃣ Long-Term Ecosystem Integration & Player Ownership – Future on-chain game mechanics, community-driven content creation, and revenue-sharing incentives will further solidify RAK 3022 as a player-first Web3 game, fostering loyalty and long-term retention.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your player acquisition and retention strategy.", "questionId": 8}], "project": {"id": "0xfdcee8e337fffac70d053527647fe506106ffb84e772dbd9ba52c443f8f2c9bc", "title": "Rare Apepes", "logoImg": "bafkreiawr4keyvrio7s6hwopada72ueluzkpu44hzr6jpml5syyd3m7hhe", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreich2aj4up7jcsdkyjl4vbkwrhxx76igaseq4dq3enftt3kl34zpua", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://rareapepes.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreidt45wwrrmhgpng7ig64p66cto7laxeufkgzcuf4e4wcwranp3wni", "createdAt": 1739843693737, "userGithub": "CeoTimOG", "credentials": {}, "description": "RAK 3022: A web based, Cyberpunk 2D Hack-and-Slash Adventure game playable @ https://www.rareapepes.com/ or https://rak3022.rarelabs.xyz/\n\nOverview:\n\nRAK 3022 is a story-driven 2D hack-and-slash adventure set in a dystopian cyberpunk metropolis within the Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U). \n\nPlayers take on the role of Nubi, a bounty hunter navigating the lawless terrain of RAK 3022, where power, corruption, and legendary artifacts shape the future.\n\nGameplay & Narrative:\n\nIn RAK 3022, players embark on a high-stakes mission to recover stolen fragments of an ancient artifact, rumored to hold time-altering abilities. \n\nThese fragments are guarded by six formidable bosses, each controlling a different sector of the R.A.M.U. \n\nNubi’s goal? Defeat them, reclaim the artifacts, and decide whether to sell them on the black market or unlock their hidden potential.\n\nWith fluid combat mechanics, immersive world-building, and engaging character development, RAK 3022 offers players a dynamic mix of action, strategy, and narrative depth in a web-based format accessible on desktop and laptop.\n\nProject Goals & Impact:\n\nExpand the Rare Apepes ecosystem with a high-quality, interactive experience.\n\nMerge memetics, digital art, and gaming to introduce players to the evolving world of Web3 entertainment.\n\nEstablish a player-driven, lore-rich universe with potential for future expansions.\n\nTechnical Details:\n\nPlatform: Web-based (Desktop & Laptop)\n\nControls: Keyboard & Mouse / Gamepad Support\n\nStatus: Live playable beta demo available at https://rak3022.rarelabs.xyz/\n\nNext Steps: Additional level development, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and deeper integration into the Rare Apepes ecosystem.\n\nWith RAK 3022, we’re not just building a game—we’re creating a memetic, interactive, and immersive storytelling experience that bridges digital collectibles, gaming, and Web3 culture. 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