{"signature": "0x70c011db5cacc5a9f12c588c5dc796b275b997c9efda60cd0a339ce8f76661c029efd7986f94a430d70f059ee0a2a52fc906b6ef32152e0caeba1379c7307d371c", "application": {"round": "0xf40f950d16388aeae12a77c7e29153612f087913", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@vicekeyd", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://x.com/bchainvibes/", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/blockchain-vibes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please link your Karma GAP profile, which will be used for milestone tracking and progress updates.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Podcast Hosting", "IRL Video Content", "Storytelling"], "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": "Blockchain Vibes is designed to bridge the knowledge gap and drive the adoption of blockchain technology across Africa, with a special focus on the Sei blockchain. By educating crypto and tech enthusiasts about blockchain, our program helps demystify complex concepts and makes them accessible to everyday users. For the Sei community, this means a growing number of educated users who are more likely to engage with and utilize the Sei platform effectively.\n\nOne specific way we create value for the Sei community is through our upcoming podcast series. This bi-weekly podcast will spotlight the Sei blockchain, providing in-depth discussions and insights into its unique features, use cases, and future potential. By featuring industry experts and influencers who are well-versed in the African blockchain landscape, we ensure that the Sei blockchain reaches a broader audience, encouraging adoption and fostering a deeper understanding of its capabilities. Additionally, by creating content that highlights real-world applications of Sei, we inspire developers and entrepreneurs to build on the platform, thereby contributing to its ecosystem's growth.", "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": "Our approach to community engagement is rooted in accessibility, education, and collaboration. Blockchain Vibes actively participates in both online and offline community events across Africa, such as conferences, workshops, and meetups. We bring together top stakeholders in the blockchain ecosystem to share their insights, and we ensure that these events are not just informative but also interactive, allowing participants to ask questions and engage directly with experts.\n\nTo reach a wider audience, we create a range of educational content tailored to different levels of blockchain knowledge. This includes blog posts, videos, infographics, and our podcast series, which is specifically designed to make complex blockchain topics understandable to the average person. Our content focuses on key topics like NFTs, DeFi, and Web 3.0, with a particular emphasis on how these concepts can be leveraged on the Sei blockchain.\n\nOn social media, we maintain an active presence by sharing regular updates, educational content, and event announcements. We also engage with the Sei community by participating in discussions, answering questions, and sharing success stories of individuals and projects that have benefited from using the Sei platform. This multi-faceted approach ensures that we not only spread awareness but also foster a strong, supportive community around Sei.", "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": "Q4 2024:\n- Kickoff and Planning:  Finalize podcast format and schedule; begin outreach to potential guests, particularly those with expertise in the Sei blockchain.\n- Content Creation: Develop initial educational materials focused on introducing the Sei blockchain to our audience.\n- Community Engagement: Start participating in key blockchain events in Africa to build awareness about Blockchain Vibes Podcast and the Sei platform.\n\nQ1 2025:\n- Podcast Launch: Release the first episodes of our bi-weekly podcast, with an emphasis on the Sei blockchain.\n- Social Media Campaigns: Launch targeted campaigns on social media platforms to promote the podcast and educational content, driving engagement and encouraging participation.\n- Workshops and Webinars: Host online/physical workshops and webinars that delve deeper into the Sei blockchain, offering hands-on guidance for developers and users.\n\nQ3 2024:\n- Community Events: Organize in-person and virtual events across Africa, bringing together blockchain enthusiasts and experts to discuss trends and opportunities on the Sei blockchain.\n- Podcast Expansion: Increase the frequency of podcast episodes if demand and engagement are high, covering more advanced topics related to Sei.\n- Feedback and Iteration: Gather community feedback on the podcast and other content, and iterate on the format and topics covered.\n\nQ4 2024:\n- Scaling and Growth: Expand the reach of Blockchain Vibes by exploring partnerships with educational institutions and tech hubs in Africa to include Sei blockchain in their curriculum.\n- Advanced Content Creation: Develop more specialized content, including case studies and success stories of projects built on the Sei blockchain.\n- Annual Summit: Continue with the large-scale event that brings together the African blockchain community, with a dedicated focus on the Sei ecosystem.\n\n\nGrant Proceeds Utilization:\n- Podcast Production: Cover costs related to podcast recording, editing, and guest appearances.\n- Content Creation: Fund the development of educational materials, including video production, infographics, and written content.\n- Event Participation: Support travel and logistics for attending and hosting community events across Africa.\n- Marketing and Promotion: Allocate budget for targeted social media campaigns and other promotional activities to increase visibility and engagement.", "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": "Our team comprises individuals with deep expertise in blockchain technology, content creation, and community building. With years of experience in the blockchain space, we have a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist within the African context.\nOur founder, Franklin Peters, has over a decade of experience in building blockchain brands and has worked on several high-profile projects across different platforms. This technical expertise ensures that our content is not only accurate but also relevant to current industry trends.\nOur lead educator and content strategist, Lanre Aderemi, has over half a decade of experience in digital marketing and has successfully led several campaigns that have significantly increased awareness and adoption of blockchain products in Africa. This experience will be invaluable in crafting compelling narratives and driving engagement for Blockchain Vibes Podcast.\nLastly, our community managers have a proven track record of building and nurturing online communities. Their experience in managing large-scale community events and social media campaigns ensures that Blockchain Vibes remains closely connected with its audience, driving continuous engagement and growth. Together, our team is well-equipped to execute this project and achieve the ambitious goals we've set for Blockchain Vibes.\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": "Blockchain Vibes has been in existence for over 2 years now, however, the Blockchain Vibes podcast is a new initiative that will hold on a bi-weekly basis. We already have a large audience on Twitter hence, we would just tap into it and keep growing.", "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": "https://x.com/Accendis_Social", "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", "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": "0xd4402d4579ac6c220670aee23db35f358cedf063b8e5c15a374d887b084a5be2", "title": "Blockchain Vibes", "logoImg": "bafkreifeqzll32mwnpjykn524lhkc45cfb2gs3cb2d24zff755s4qpv2ni", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreif6zgp4j4m3ykbyaedqzjxvyf4tt4uvrho5dobxqtzcqf5zdpyjti", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://x.com/bchainvibes/", "bannerImg": "bafkreidxhoi5k2sxog3gome7gmuuz5dbhrjm4m6i4ixvylkpy3tqwnjjri", "createdAt": 1723126486917, "credentials": {}, "description": "Blockchain Vibes is a program centred on educating crypto and tech enthusiasts about blockchain technology in Africa, bringing them into the future of decentralization and creating awareness of the evolution of money.\n\nBlockchain Vibes uses a non-conventional approach that has so far been very effective by inviting industry experts to simplify blockchain technology and onboard everyday users\n\nEvery year, we bring together top stakeholders in the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem to share deep insights on key topics such as NFTs, DEFi, WEB3.0, and lots more.\n\nWe're starting a Blockchain podcast that will even better adoption of the technology and introduce blockchains like SEI to a broader audience. This podcast will be bi-weekly and will feature top shots in the African blockchain space, making it an ideal go-to for blockchain knowledge, onboarding and adoption in Africa.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "bchainvibes"}, "recipient": "0xeD150815A7D709DC0Db02083aD9f5f6eCC026B6b"}}