{"signature": "0xbf272c18c21f7e863c285f0bbd16846f0c2e5b4cd94bc8d2d1f26fea433e8d70770b721b6c7537a69ccee011237ff5e9a010978b68ceedc535c5497af77d751b1b", "application": {"round": "0xf40f950d16388aeae12a77c7e29153612f087913", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@EpiconEth ", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://discord.gg/4fES6ewW", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/saga", "hidden": true, "question": "Please link your Karma GAP profile, which will be used for milestone tracking and progress updates.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Video + Animations", "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": "\nInnovative Storytelling\n\nUser Engagement: Users create and influence stories, enhancing platform connection.\n\nOriginal Content: Continuous new content keeps SEI dynamic and attractive.\n\nCommunity Collaboration\n\nEmpowerment: Users vote on story and character selections.\n\nNetworking: Creators connect and collaborate, strengthening community bonds.\n\nEcosystem Growth\n\nIncreased Traffic: Unique NFT features attract new users.\n\nTech Showcase: Demonstrates SEI’s capability to support complex projects.\n\nEconomic Opportunities\n\nStaking Rewards: Users earn by actively engaging with NFTs.\n\nAccessory NFTs: Additional revenue through accessory minting.\n\nDigital Identity & IP\n\nDigital Legacies: Users create enduring identities for their NFTs.\n\nIP Development: Expands characters into other media, increasing SEI’s reach.\nInspiration & Innovation\n\nSpin-Off Content: Encourages new NFT applications and innovation.\n\nNew Use Cases: Pioneers narrative-driven NFTs, inspiring creative developments.", "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": "Community Engagement and Self-Marketing Strategy\n\nOur approach to community engagement and self-marketing for the SAGA NFT project is centered around active participation, education, and dynamic interaction across various platforms. Here's how we plan to engage with the SEI community and promote our project:\n\n1. Participation in Community Events\n\nHosting SAGA Meetups: We will organize virtual meetups where community members can connect, share ideas, and learn about upcoming SAGA initiatives.\n\nSEI Network Conferences: We'll actively participate in SEI-hosted events, presenting our project updates, engaging with fellow creators, and exploring collaboration opportunities.\n\nWebinars and AMAs: Regular webinars and \"Ask Me Anything\" sessions will be hosted to address community questions, provide project insights, and gather feedback.\n\n\n3. Engagement on Social Media\n\nActive Social Media Presence: We’ll maintain active profiles on platforms like Twitter, Discord and TikTok in the future, sharing updates, behind-the-scenes content, and engaging directly with followers.\n\nDiscord and Telegram: Our Discord and Telegram channels will serve as hubs for community interaction, where users can discuss ideas, share their stories, and participate in exclusive events.\n\nUser-Generated Content Campaigns: Encouraging users to share their SAGA stories, art, and experiences on social media, with featured content and rewards for community contributions.\n\n4. Collaborations and Partnerships\n\nCollaboration with Influencers: Partnering with influencers and content creators in the NFT and blockchain space to reach a wider audience and increase brand awareness.\n\nCross-Project Collaborations: Working with other projects on the SEI Network to create joint events and initiatives that benefit both communities and foster ecosystem growth.\n\n5. Community Incentives and Rewards\n\nContests and Challenges: Hosting creative contests and challenges that incentivize participation and reward top contributors with exclusive NFTs or other perks.\n\nLoyalty Programs: Implementing a loyalty program that recognizes and rewards active community members for their engagement and contributions to the SAGA ecosystem.", "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": "SAGA NFT Project Roadmap\n\nPhase 1: Project Launch and Airdrop (Q3 2024)\n\nMilestones:\n\n1.\tRebranding and Art Update\n\no\tDeliverable: Launch of the new SAGA brand identity and updated art, free from potential copyright issues.\no\tTimeline: August 2024\n\n(https://x.com/SAGAofSei/status/1818720318628020703)\n\n2.\t1:1 Airdrop to SBC NFT Holders\n\no\tDeliverable: Successful distribution of SAGA NFTs to existing SBC NFT holders.\no\tTimeline: August 2024\n\n________________________________________\n\nPhase 2: Community Building and Initial Storyline Launch (Q3/Q4 2024)\n\nMilestones:\n\n1.\tLaunch SAGA Storyline Initiative\n\no\tDeliverable: Introduction of the community-driven episode comics, story arcs and videos.\no\tDevelop foundational backstory to promote community world building.\no\tEstablish participation and writing guidelines to community storyline contributions\no\tGrant Use: Fund artist commissions and content creation for initial storylines.\n\n2.\tEstablish Staking Mechanism\n\no\tDeliverable: Implement NFT staking for storyline participation and character inclusion.\no\tGrant Use: Develop staking smart contracts and integrate them with the SEI platform.\n\nCommunity Engagement:\n\n•\tStory Submissions: Open submissions for community-generated stories and characters.\n•\tDiscord and Telegram Events: Weekly community meetups to discuss story ideas and project updates.\n\n________________________________________\n\nPhase 4: Scale and Innovate (Q4/Q5 2025)\n\nMilestones:\n\n1.\tSAGA Storyline Expansion\n\no\tDeliverable: Release advanced story arcs and expand the SAGA universe further integration with other projects to bring characters to life.\no\tGrant Use: Invest in high-quality artwork and advanced narrative development.\n\n2.\tGlobal Marketing Campaign\n\no\tDeliverable: Launch an international marketing campaign to attract global users to attract global users to SAGA and the greater SEI ecosystem.\no\tGrant Use: Execute marketing strategies, including ads, partnerships, and events.\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": "Team Expertise and Contributions to SAGA\n\nOur team brings together a diverse group of experts with extensive experience in blockchain technology, creative arts, and community management, ensuring the successful execution and growth of SAGA. All team members have been part of the SEI ecosystem for years, demonstrating proven expertise and dedication to the project's success. \n\nHere's how our team members contribute to the project:\n\n1 - Leadership\n\nSwo9000 - Project Lead\n\nBackground: Swo9000 has a strong track record in leading innovative blockchain projects, with deep insights into the SEI network's unique capabilities.\n\nContributions:\n\nStrategic Leadership: Guides the overall vision and direction of the SAGA project, ensuring alignment with community values and objectives.\n\nProject Oversight: Oversees all aspects of the project, coordinating between different teams to achieve project milestones effectively.\n\nBenji - Project Manager\n\nBackground: Benji is an experienced project manager with expertise in organizing large-scale digital initiatives within the blockchain space.\n\nContributions:\nProject Coordination: Manages project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion of key milestones.\n\nRisk Management: Identifies and mitigates potential risks, keeping the project on track and within scope.\n\n2 - Developers\n\nfscaree - Lead Blockchain Developer\n\nBackground: fscaree is a seasoned blockchain developer with a comprehensive understanding of smart contract development and decentralized applications within the SEI ecosystem.\n\nContributions:\n\nSmart Contract Design: Leads the development of robust and secure smart contracts for SAGA's NFTs and staking mechanisms.\n\nTechnical Innovation: Implements cutting-edge blockchain solutions that enhance user experience and project scalability.\n\njughead - Blockchain Engineer\n\nBackground: jughead has a solid background in engineering scalable blockchain solutions, with several successful projects on the SEI network.\n\nContributions:\n\nPlatform Integration: Works on integrating SAGA seamlessly with SEI Network, focusing on wallet linking and user-friendly interfaces.\n\nSystem Optimization: Ensures the platform's technical stability and performance, addressing any challenges promptly.\n\nCreative and Artistic Direction\n\nCozy - Creative Director\n\nBackground: Cozy is an accomplished creative director with a strong portfolio in digital art and animation, known for crafting compelling visual experiences.\n\nContributions:\n\nArtistic Vision: Defines the visual identity of SAGA, creating unique and engaging artwork that differentiates the project in the NFT space.\n\nCommunity Collaboration: Engages with the community to incorporate user-generated ideas into the storyline and artwork, fostering a collaborative creative process.\n\nwilliams - Storyline Writer\n\nBackground: Williams is a talented writer with expertise in crafting immersive narratives, having contributed to several acclaimed graphic novels and comic series.\n\nContributions:\n\nNarrative Development: Develops engaging plots and character arcs that captivate the audience and build a rich, evolving SAGA universe.\n\nUser-Driven Content: Collaborates with NFT holders to create personalized stories, ensuring the community's voices are reflected in the storyline.\n\nCommunity Management and Marketing\n\nKaratans - Community Manager\n\nBackground: Karatans is a skilled community manager with a deep understanding of building and nurturing vibrant online communities within the SEI ecosystem.\n\nContributions:\n\nCommunity Engagement: Fosters a supportive and interactive community environment, facilitating discussions and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.\n\nEvent Coordination: Organizes community events, workshops, and contests to drive user participation and engagement.\n\nRudy - Marketing Strategist\n\nBackground: Rudy is an experienced marketing strategist with a successful history of executing impactful campaigns in the blockchain and NFT sectors.\n\nContributions:\n\nMarketing Campaigns: Develops and implements strategies to increase SAGA's reach and attract new users, leveraging social media and influencer partnerships.\n\nBrand Development: Strengthens SAGA's brand identity through consistent messaging and creative content, positioning it as a leader in the NFT space.\n\nOur team’s collective expertise in the SEI ecosystem, coupled with a commitment to innovation and community engagement, ensures the successful execution and growth of the SAGA project. With deep experience and determination, we are poised to deliver a groundbreaking NFT experience that resonates with users and sets a new standard in the industry.", "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 SAGA NFT project is a new content series and media initiative designed to bring NFT characters to life through a community-driven comic series and interactive storytelling. Here’s how we plan to ensure consistency and establish a strong brand identity:\n\nSAGA NFT Content Series and Media Initiative\n\n1. Consistency in Content Creation\n\n1.1. Scheduled Releases\n\nRegular Comic Episodes: We plan to release new comic episodes bi-weekly, ensuring a consistent flow of content that keeps the community engaged and looking forward to the next installment.\n\nThemed Story Arcs: Our storyline will be divided into themed arcs, each spanning 6-8 episodes. This structure allows for deeper narrative development and consistent pacing, making it easier for readers to follow and anticipate future storylines.\n\n1.2. Community-Driven Storylines\n\nCommunity Participation: We will involve our NFT holders in the creation process, allowing them to submit story ideas and vote on plot developments. This not only keeps content fresh and relevant but also builds a sense of ownership among participants.\n\nCharacter Development Workshops: Regular workshops and brainstorming sessions will be conducted, where community members can collaborate with our writers to develop their characters, ensuring diverse and relatable content.\n\n1.3. Quality Assurance\n\nArtistic Consistency: Our creative team will maintain a consistent art style throughout the series, adhering to brand guidelines to ensure every episode reflects the SAGA aesthetic.\n\nEditorial Review: A dedicated editorial team will review all content for narrative coherence, quality, and alignment with brand values before publication.\n\n2. Brand Establishment Plans\n\n2.1. Strong Visual Identity\n\nUnique Art Style: Our art team has developed a distinctive visual style inspired by popular anime but uniquely ours, differentiating SAGA from other NFT projects and appealing to a broad audience.\n\nLogo and Branding Elements: We’ve designed a cohesive set of branding elements, including logos, color schemes, and typography, that will be consistently applied across all platforms and marketing materials.\n\n2.2. Comprehensive Marketing Strategy\n\nSocial Media Campaigns: We will maintain an active presence on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord, sharing engaging content, updates, and teasers to build hype and attract new followers.\n\nInfluencer Collaborations: Partnering with influencers and content creators in the NFT, art, and blockchain spaces will help us reach a wider audience and establish credibility.\n\nContent Calendars: A detailed content calendar will guide our social media and marketing efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and timely promotion of new releases and events.\n\n2.3. Community Building and Engagement\n\nInteractive Platforms: Our Discord and Telegram channels will serve as hubs for community interaction, where members can discuss episodes, share fan art, and participate in exclusive events.\n\nReward Programs: We’ll implement loyalty and reward programs to incentivize active participation and engagement, offering exclusive NFTs and merchandise to top contributors.\n\nEducational Initiatives: Hosting webinars, tutorials, and workshops on storytelling, NFT creation, and blockchain technology will not only empower our community but also position SAGA as a thought leader in the space.\n\n2.4. Brand Partnerships\n\nCollaborations with Other Projects: By partnering with other SEI Network projects and external brands, we’ll co-create content and events that enhance SAGA’s visibility and reputation.\n\nCross-Promotion: We’ll engage in cross-promotion with other NFT projects, blockchain platforms, and related media to broaden our audience and establish SAGA as a versatile and innovative brand.\n\n3. Metrics and KPIs for Success\n\n3.1. Community Engagement\n\nActive Users: Track the number of active users in our community channels and measure participation in events and workshops.\n\nContent Interactions: Monitor likes, shares, comments, and other interactions across social media platforms to gauge content resonance and reach.\n\n3.2. Brand Recognition\n\nAudience Growth: Measure follower growth on social media platforms and email subscriber lists as indicators of increasing brand awareness.\n\nMedia Coverage: Track mentions in industry publications, blogs, and podcasts to assess the brand’s presence and influence in the NFT space.\n\n3.3. Financial Performance\n\nNFT Sales and Trades: Analyze the sales volume and trading activity of SAGA NFTs to evaluate market demand and economic viability.\n\nRevenue from Accessories: Monitor the sales of accessory NFTs and other merchandise as additional revenue streams.\n\n\nThe SAGA NFT project aims to establish a strong and consistent brand through engaging content, strategic marketing, and active community participation. By combining a compelling narrative with innovative NFT functionalities, we will create a lasting impact in the NFT space and build a thriving community on the SEI Network. \n\nOur efforts will be focused on maintaining quality, fostering creativity, and delivering value to our users, ensuring SAGA becomes a leading name in the world of NFT entertainment.", "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": "Benjamin Woods / x.com/benjamin_woods / Discord: @keykirilsec", "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": "\nProject Uniqueness and Innovation\n\nGroundbreaking Storytelling Approach: \nOur SAGA NFT project is unique in that it combines blockchain technology with interactive storytelling, allowing NFT holders to influence the narrative and develop their characters within an evolving comic series. This participatory approach not only enhances user engagement but also elevates the value of the NFTs by giving them a dynamic identity.\n\nSeamless Integration with SEI Network: \nThe project leverages SEI’s robust infrastructure to deliver seamless wallet integrations and innovative staking mechanisms. Our technical team’s expertise ensures that users enjoy a smooth and efficient experience, reflecting the latest advancements in blockchain technology.\n\nPrevious Work and Affiliations\nSuccessful Blockchain Projects: Our team has been instrumental in several successful blockchain projects within the SEI ecosystem including SEIYAN token and SeiyanByCult NFT Project. These projects have consistently delivered value and innovation, showcasing our team’s ability to execute and manage complex initiatives effectively.\n\nPartnerships and Collaborations: \nWe have established strong partnerships with other NFT artists, and community leaders. These affiliations not only provide valuable insights and resources but also enable cross-promotion, expanding our reach and impact in the NFT space.\n\nRecognition in the Community: \nOur team members are well-regarded within the SEI ecosystem, known for their expertise and contributions to various community-driven initiatives. This recognition reinforces our credibility and positions us as trusted leaders in the SEI community.\n\n\nStrategic Vision and Execution: Our roadmap outlines a clear vision and strategy for achieving key milestones and deliverables. The structured approach ensures that we maintain focus and progress towards our objectives, demonstrating our readiness and capability to execute the project successfully.\n\nAlignment with SEI’s Mission: \nSAGA aligns with SEI’s mission of fostering innovation and community engagement in the blockchain space. By leveraging SEI’s technology and network, we contribute to the platform’s growth and success, creating value for all stakeholders involved.", "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": "0x7333fd7f271d9415ca82f944ace338e00c5b69c741b28e6720cf6d465d0b0d7f", "title": "SAGA", "logoImg": "bafkreicsvrhst2fzyueyv2i5hbgnj3mhua4vuhrwyvsi4totu5jct2lfpa", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihrtcponr3zakmqrxmtmtvk6agv52hmbz6buco323otv3xvxb7ssq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://x.com/SAGAofSei", "bannerImg": "bafkreicf2syt6ulyjxu4hppvhbo7luhr2bckrmj5lht6nnmctwp3fde54i", "createdAt": 1722592914844, "credentials": {}, "description": "We're introducing the SAGA STORYLINE initiative—a ground-breaking community-driven project that will bring your NFT avatars to life through an ongoing comic series. \n\nThis initiative will allow our NFT holders to actively contribute to the creation of episodic stories, where your characters—heroes, villains, and side characters alike—will be brought to life in a rich and evolving narrative by our artists.\n\nHere’s what you can expect:\n\n-NFT holders will have the chance to write stories revolving around their own NFT characters that could be selected for illustration, featuring characters you create with unique names and backgrounds.\n\n-Participation in the SAGA STORYLINE may require staking your NFT, activating the potential for your character to be included in the comic.\n\n-This initiative is designed to enhance the IP value of your NFTs by giving them their own story and identity.\n\n-The holder community will be involved to influence which NFT characters and stories make it into the main SAGA story arc.\n\n-This initiative will also enable accessory NFT collections that could be minted, such as legendary equipment that can be incorporated into the SAGA story.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "SAGAofSei"}, "recipient": "0x0E6BE8680d11A4551797496ec889f3dD12498F89"}}