{"signature": "0xec5e7dd1538d5f0fe490af724cb6d466ebe0cdc964a9071cd4a12b47fd9209de3cd33bb3a4d43c56a2b6c0f04afcc1d5aa4c03d291e3325e6e31cd8ecd2523791b", "application": {"round": "0x84e557dc4248e96cb697d760d6f93dc5a3b0e0bb", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@JosepRust", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://discord.gg/s3raVaJfqs", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/mana-gaming", "hidden": true, "question": "Please link your Karma GAP profile, which will be used for milestone tracking and progress updates.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Educational content for Sei's Web3 gaming ecosystem"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the Sei gaming ecosystem focus areas does your project address?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Mana Gaming brings Brazilian gamers to Sei by supporting content creators and educating players on Web3 gaming. \n\nOur creators drive engagement through streams, content, and educational resources, helping onboard new players and boosting Sei’s adoption.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Sei Web3 gaming ecosystem? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We grow organically by supporting content creators who educate and engage their communities. Our creators produce consistent content, participate in Sei events, and help onboard Web2 gamers into Web3.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing within the Sei gaming ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Since 2021, we’ve managed over $3M in Web3 gaming assets, launched Brazil’s first Web3 gaming hub, and built a successful content creator network. Our team has a deep understanding of Web3 gaming and community building.", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide details on your team's expertise and history.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Mana Gaming is ongoing, but our journey with Sei is just starting. We’re eager to expand our community and bring more Brazilian gamers and creators into Sei’s ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new project or an ongoing initiative? If ongoing, please provide details of any existing contributions to the Sei gaming ecosystem.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Brazil is a huge market, and Mana Gaming is perfectly positioned to onboard players and creators. As we grow our community, we’ll drive more engagement and adoption for Sei, expanding the ecosystem organically.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project demonstrate the potential to grow the gaming ecosystem on Sei?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our uniqueness lies in targeting Brazil’s massive but underrepresented gaming market for Web3. Mana Gaming bridges the gap by supporting local content creators, producing educational content in Portuguese, and organically growing a community that connects Web2 gamers to Web3. This approach not only boosts engagement but also introduces Sei to a market with huge potential, offering a localized and authentic way to grow the ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe the uniqueness of your application and/or content.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "DevilK", "hidden": true, "question": "If you were referred to this program, please provide the referrer's information (optional).", "questionId": 10}, {"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": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "If selected, will you commit to providing regular updates via Karma GAP on project progress and milestone achievements and participating in Sei community events to present your progress and outcomes?", "questionId": 12}, {"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": 13}], "project": {"id": "0x8d28e55cd06a2753617b51929962448f8730342ce681d17ae8f5b1a6baa9ed78", "title": "Mana Gaming", "logoImg": "bafkreice6aphmeorppco7ddsf5e6shjnohdp4la427jji5jhbns22chfri", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreig77r3uoau2sh5bwvhtzop64dh7govxafzpku7igygi4uzkijgqim", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://discord.gg/s3raVaJfqs", "bannerImg": "bafkreihcqjc2ew7qfua3i3b2enmhd37l32avl4dgu2fq32hp2leioecz6u", "createdAt": 1727374082944, "credentials": {}, "description": "# Who Are We?\n\nWe’re **Mana Gaming**, a Brazilian team of passionate gamers who’ve been living the Web3 journey since 2021.\n\nIt all started with Axie Infinity, where we grew to over 100 scholarships and **helped hundreds of players earn through games**.\n\nSince then, we’ve managed **over $3 million in NFT gaming assets** and invested and grown into the world of Web3 gaming as a **Venture Capital Fund**.\n\nBut here’s the thing:\n\nWe realized our true strength lies in the **community**. \n\n**Brazil has an enormous web3 gaming market**—second only to the Philippines in Axie Infinity players—but it’s mostly untapped by many projects. \n\nWhy? Because of **language barriers**, **cultural differences**, and a **lack of resources** to help bridge that gap.\n\nThat’s where Mana Gaming comes in.\n\nWe’re a community built on the belief that people can live off gaming by creating **real value** in the Web3 space. \n\nAnd to do that, one of our initiatives is to empower content creators who can show others the way.\n\n# Why We’re Applying for the Sei Creator Fund\n\nMana Gaming isn’t just about playing games; it’s about **growing the pie** for everyone. \n\nWhen content creators thrive, their audience grows. \n\nWhen the audience grows, Web3 games grow. \n\nAnd when Web3 games grow, **the whole ecosystem wins**.\n\nWith Sei, we want to take that mission to the next level. \n\nWe’re already helping onboard Web2 gamers into Web3 through our content creators like Juuh (https://www.twitch.tv/juuhsgaming/), who just started streaming two weeks ago and already pulls in **20-40 live viewers**—her Twitch chat is even more active than bigger influencers 👀\n\nBut we’re not stopping there. \n\nThe Sei ecosystem represents a huge opportunity for us to scale what we’re doing, and the Creator Fund would allow us to:\n\n1) Support **more content creators** and help them engage with the **Sei ecosystem**.\n\na. We support them by: \n\nI. providing **mentorship** with top gaming content creators, like febatista (https://www.youtube.com/@Febatista);\n\nII. providing them with the necessary **hardware and software** to elevate the production value of their content;\n\nIII. **daily follow-up** on their content strategy and making them accountable (they have to ship content every day).\n\n2) Build **educational resources and tools** to bring more Brazilian gamers into Web3 (like our list of play-to-airdrop campaigns with step-by-step tutorials).\n\n3) Develop our **web3 gaming hub** for community events where gamers can learn, grow, and thrive.\n\n(https://x.com/joseprust/status/1813291358377193622)\n\n(https://x.com/joseprust/status/1822673186808381462/photo/1)\n\n# The Road Ahead\n\nWe’re not just throwing ideas at the wall. \n\nWe’ve got a plan. \n\nWe’re building a roadmap focused on:\n\n1) Expanding our **content creator program** with measurable milestones and requirements (like Juuh’s streaming targets focused on consistency).\n\n2) Developing educational content on our platforms (X, Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok) to guide gamers into the Sei ecosystem.\n\n3) Organizing community-driven events (mostly tournaments with SEI games) that bring creators, gamers, and projects together.\n\nEach month, we’ll track the progress of our creators, their reach, and how many new gamers we bring into Sei.\n\n# Why Mana Gaming?\n\nHere’s the secret: Brazil has a HUGE Web3 gaming potential, and we’re one of the few who know how to crack that market. \n\nWe’ve built trust with the community, and we’re using our success to help others live off gaming, just like we did.\n\nAnd we’re doing this **organically**. \n\n**No artificial boosts, no fake engagement**—just real gamers, building real communities, and creating real value in Web3 gaming.\n\nSome numbers to hype you up:\n\n- 6 growing creators onboarded to our team;\n- 780 members in our Discord (we created it 2 months ago);\n- 66.7% weekly new member retention rate;\n- 39,123 messages sent and 82,004 total voice minutes in our Discord in September;\n\n# Post-Funding Commitment\n\nWe’re not just looking for money and disappearing. \n\nIf selected, we’ll provide regular updates via Karma GAP, sharing our insights on:\n\n**1. What’s working in onboarding Brazilian gamers into Sei.**\n\n**2. What challenges do we face and how do we overcome them.**\n\n**3. How our creators are growing and what we’re doing to help them succeed.**\n\nWe’ll also be at Sei’s community events, actively participating and sharing what we’ve learned.\n\n# The Bottom Line: We Grow Together\n\nWith this fund, Mana Gaming will expand its reach, onboard more gamers, and help Sei thrive in a massive market. \n\nAnd as our creators grow, so does Sei’s influence in Brazil and beyond. \n\n**It’s a win-win for everyone involved.**", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "joseprust"}, "recipient": "0x05A99aA70a5670319eaA572C628c75903568f400"}}