{"signature": "0xbece9cc6b96c725886636a987097b565516241de3252e7820c0c172499d5aefc155dd6df50d05f97251c468bd3a7a86352864b85d4c0974e125087ad21621a141c", "application": {"round": "0xf40f950d16388aeae12a77c7e29153612f087913", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "vicosv", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://discord.gg/3CDqt32KXp", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/porters-1", "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", "Podcast Hosting"], "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": "We plan to create value for the Sei community by producing educational video content on DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), focusing on explaining how PORTERS works and its integration with the POKT Network. By offering clear, accessible explanations through Twitter Spaces (Podcast Hosting) and video content, we aim to help developers and users understand and leverage these technologies within the Sei ecosystem.", "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 strategy includes interactive sessions to answer questions and share updates, encouraging community feedback, and promoting content that highlights the benefits of using PORTERS within the Sei ecosystem. Although Sei isn't yet onboarded to the POKT Network, which PORTERS is built on, we aim to explore a partnership that includes onboarding Sei to POKT Network to benefit the developers in the community.", "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": "**Month 1:**\n    - **Deliverables:** Finalize topics and scripts for the DePIN educational series, outline Twitter Spaces schedule, and create a marketing plan.\n    - **Grant Usage:** Funds will be used for research, scriptwriting, and preparation of production materials.\n- **Month 2:**\n    - **Deliverables:** Complete the production of videos explaining DePIN and PORTERS, and host the first Twitter Spaces event.\n    - **Grant Usage:** Cover production costs including video editing, graphic design, promotion and hosting of Twitter Spaces.\n- **Month 3-4:**\n    - **Deliverables:** Release the video series on YouTube and Twitter, and engage with the community through Twitter Spaces and direct interactions.\n    - **Grant Usage:** Allocate funds for content distribution, advertising, and ongoing community engagement efforts.\n- **Month 5:**\n    - **Deliverables:** Gather community feedback on the content, analyse engagement metrics, and refine the content strategy for future releases.", "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 has a strong background in web3, content creation, and community engagement. We’ve already produced one video explaining PORTERS and how POKT and DePIN work, showcasing our ability to simplify complex concepts and connect with our audience effectively. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIQwe5J6sQA", "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, this is a new content series focused on DePIN and PORTERS. We plan to recycle our initial video into a series of educational content and expand into regular Twitter Spaces, leveraging POKT Network's large audience base for greater outreach.", "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", "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": "0x68fd0ec0d2e8de4f84960fde41c25ff504ed4764b968b94adcd4cdca9b671195", "title": "PORTERS", "logoImg": "bafkreig5t7secv3e5dtxof4i5s5vrvzzj5dyvd5fnv6ol46kbwgnsmx3na", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiah6ikc727adcyavshzi52wowh4pxtls453svqb5rnfivgeu2hiaq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://porters.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreiacdted6n5mnsexkelmasla2licymad4igcsalldx5beqfvm65hju", "createdAt": 1713105048852, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..tP4NvrjMkgB57sDELlpzyaUDhjBxaMBTt94GVuBahv-ImcsXu2NMJDv4RHyOJYeRvm1eVru0UfzFeDgVu4KACw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-13T14:30:37.320Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xB1a87B31d3C13c47a1dac755d48845abE49cFE2D", "hash": "v0.0.0:CxnaaXNocP3UY/eR/sX8zUA2iyYIi1/+nqi2UM5v6Gk=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#PORTERSXYZ"}}}, "description": "## About \n### Introduction to PORTERS\n\nPORTERS is a developer-centric RPC gateway that offers fast and easy access to blockchain functionalities. PORTERS simplifies the creation and management of RPC endpoints for blockchain applications, allowing developers to focus on innovation without the hassle of backend complexities. PORTERS leverages the POKT Network's extensive node infrastructure, consisting of thousands of nodes globally, to provide its RPC services.\n\n### Mission\n\nPORTERS aims to lower the barrier to entry for blockchain development by providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation. This approach enables even those with minimal blockchain experience to implement complex functionalities. \n\nBy exposing a decentralised RPC service layer for providing seamless access, PORTERS enhances privacy, reduces single points of failure, and provides a more resilient infrastructure for blockchain applications.\n\nWe are the exception by offering Web3-native payments, enabling users to swap their crypto directly to pay for RPC relays without the need to use a credit card.\n\nHere are a few screenshots to give you a glimpse of our interface.\n[![temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/W3fw6xtf/temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif)](https://postimg.cc/5YLzf7Bw)\n\nSwap from your favourite token! \n[![temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/C1t6LRC1/temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif)](https://postimg.cc/LYtVx6bK)\n\nChoose from more than 40+ supported chains\n[![temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/Nf78MyB0/temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif)](https://postimg.cc/0bjKXy6g)\n\nStart using PORTERS now and make the little data graph smile :)\n[![temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/d0dVsCcH/temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif)](https://postimg.cc/f3zN5JLm)\n\n\n### Progress Since Gitcoin Grant Round 20\n\nSince the last Gitcoin Round, the PORTERS platform was officially launched in early June 2024.\n\nWe have been actively acquiring new users, including public goods projects, and forming partnerships.\n\nOn the technical side, we have been working on several features, including:\n\n1. Integration with additional blockchain networks.\n\t- Together with our partners at Taiko we are now one of very few providers of a free public endpoint that is not rate limited. In the future, we would like to explore how this could benefit other ecosystems as well.\n2. Development of a decentralised data API. \n\nAdditionally, we are currently onboarding several projects that are going to use our RPC services and improve the user experience based on the feedback received during the onboarding process. \n\n### How We Will Use the Funds\n\nWe participated in the GG20 \"Web3 Infrastructure\" round and received enthusiastic support despite being relatively new to the community. We are grateful for this and wish to give back. Therefore, we are applying to Gitcoin 21 Rounds as a DePIN project and aim to support public goods initiatives participating in this round. \n\nWe commit to allocating 50% of the donations we receive in this round to finance the RPC relays for public good projects participating in Gitcoin 21 and building on EVM-compatible blockchains. Just reach out to us on Discord or via  [info@porters.xy](mailto:info@porters.xyz)  and we will provide you with further instructions on how to start using PORTERS and integrate blockchain functionalities into your project.\n\nThe remaining 50% will be invested in continuous improvements and technical maintenance of the platform.\n\n### Current Team Members\n\n- **Sasquatch** – Partnerships & Community Management\n- **benedictvs** – Business & Development\n- **Matthew** – Full Stack Developer\n- **vicos** – Design & Marketing\n\n### Past Contributors\nWe want to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable people who contributed to PORTERS' development up until and shortly after its launch:\n\n- **sayonara** – Frontend Developer\n- **plor** – Backend Developer\n\nAnd a special appreciation for [RaidGuild](raidguild.org) which brought the Team together.\n\n### Additional Information\nFor more information, check out the [recording of the talk](https://youtu.be/MIQwe5J6sQA?feature=shared) that PORTERS' representative held during ETH Belgrade in early June 2024.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "porters-xyz", "projectTwitter": "PORTERSXYZ"}, "recipient": "0x8eFf71C983d0C35582461E61FDcD0c4F580b9D2b"}}