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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile associated with previous rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As our online world grows, so do the challenges. Education is key to tackling these issues that are set to become even bigger in the future.\n\n## Problems\n\n**Global Impact of Scams**\n\n- In **2023,** scams stole **$1 trillion** from the most **vulnerable people**, largely because many were unable to recognize fraud.\n\n**Underfunded and Slow Education**\n\n- Global cybersecurity training is valued at just $4.53 billion, yet for every **$1 spent** on it, **$220 is lost to scams**.\n\n**Growing Threat in Web3**\n\n- In 2021, **$14 billion** was lost to crypto scams – **150 million users** worldwide.\n- In 2023, **$25–$30 billion** was lost to crypto scams, just 2-3% of total scam losses – **400 million users** worldwide.\n\n**Projected Increase**\n\n- By 2026, losses could reach **$150 billion** a year due to scams, rug pulls, and false promises – **1 billion users** worldwide.\n\n## Effects\n\n**Trust Erosion** – Frequent scams and high-profile rug pulls erode trust in Web3, hindering funding for legitimate projects and increasing losses and fear across the ecosystem.\n\n**Large User Pool Effect** – The overwhelming success of scammers attracts more bad actors to the Web3 space.\n\n## Solution\n\n## Contribution to OSS Ecosystem\n\n**Enhanced Awareness** – Boosts user vigilance and simplifies fraud detection in the Web3 space.\n\n**Educational Empowerment** – Encourages users to support projects with true value and strong ethics.\n\n**Community Engagement** – Enables active participation by allowing users to share scam experiences and contribute to content, enhancing scam awareness.\n\n**Confidence and Trust** – Educating newcomers on safe Web3 navigation boosts their confidence and restores trust in legitimate projects and innovations.\n\n**Economic Impact** – Demonstrates that a 1% reduction in scams could free up $10 billion.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the growth of the OSS ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of how your application enhances or expands the current ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### Features of Plankton\n\n- **Interactive Learning** – Uses storytelling and relatable characters for engaging education.  \n\n- **RPG Elements** – Enhances personal investment through character development and visual rewards.  \n\n- **Replayable Scenarios** – Incorporates Socratic strings and mini-games for effective learning.  \n\n- **Skill-Based Learning** – Focuses on practical, real-world scam identification and avoidance.\n- **Advanced Digital Learning Design** – Leverages cutting-edge technology for immersive experiences.  \n\n- **Gamification** – Includes achievements, challenges, puzzles, and progression systems to maintain user interest and motivation.  \n\n- **Mobile Gaming Best Practices** – Utilizes industry-leading strategies for user engagement and retention.\n\n### How It’s Different\n\n- **Decentralized & Open-Source** – Built on Lens Protocol and IPFS.\n- **Scam Alert Updates** – real-time public scam reporting to keep educational content current.\n- **Behavioral Analytics** – Uses user data to refine strategies and boost engagement.\n- **Unique Blend** – Merges advanced educational techniques with gaming for public benefit, preparing the next billion users for safer Web3 interactions.\n\n### Other Projects and Initiatives\n\n- **VR Crisis Training for Humanitarians** – Led the creative and development of an immersive VR experience for Save the Children UK, featuring story-driven crisis scenarios.\n- **360 Video Workshop** – Co-wrote and edited an interactive video walkthrough for an extensive five-day training workshop.\n- **Core Humanitarian Standards Course** – Developed an interactive online course using Netflix-style formats to engage younger audiences. [View Case Study](https://www.mindattic.io/portfolio/chs-course-case-study)\n- **Duck Chain Quest** – Created a children’s game series on climate change and blockchain, ranked Top 10 in a contest, reaching over 1,000 kids. [Learn More](https://www.mindattic.io/portfolio/duck-chain-quest)\n- **Veiled TV Series** – Orchestrating an eco-fantasy animation series promoting a plant-based lifestyle and pollution reduction. [Explore Series](https://www.mindattic.io/veiled)\n- **Veiled TCG** – Designing a blockchain trading card app that gamifies eco-conscious habits, turning players into humanitarians. [Discover More](https://www.mindattic.io/veiledtcg)\n- **Content Creation** – Authored numerous articles and flash fiction pieces addressing ecological, social, and technological themes. [Read More](https://www.mindattic.io/flash-fiction)\n", "hidden": false, "question": "What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### Plans for Further Development\n\n**Build Mobile Apps** – Develop Android and iOS apps for enhanced accessibility.\n\n**Content Expansion** – Create characters and scenarios to educate users on common scams and their indicators.\n\n**Community Growth** – Expand global outreach by targeting those most vulnerable to scams.\n\n**Partnership Development** – Partner with major Web3 stakeholders to boost content credibility and audience reach.\n\n### Grant Fund Usage\n\n**Development and Staffing** – Expanding our team to accelerate app development and content creation.\n\n**Marketing and Outreach** – Extensive campaigns to increase global user engagement.\n\n**Infrastructure** – Upgrades to support growing demand and enhance user experience.", "hidden": false, "question": "What are your plans for further development, and how will the grant funds be used to achieve these goals?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "0x7b361CaF6074195E003d0D23247A445aF3C6dE82, 37111", "hidden": false, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]—for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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