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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile associated with previous rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin contributes to the OSS ecosystem by open-sourcing its DAO governance infrastructure, including voting contracts, timelock modules, and reward logic. Our gamified pre-voting mechanism (Raven Message) will also be released as an open toolkit to support community-driven decision-making. These tools are modular, EVM-compatible, and reusable by other Web3 projects. We aim to accelerate decentralized adoption through accessible, transparent, and open governance systems.", "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": "Project Merlin is a multi-functional Web3 dApp offering decentralized crowdfunding, a gamified DAO voting system, and an integrated freelance marketplace. It stands out by combining funding, governance, and utility into a single platform with a Vote2Earn mechanism that rewards active participation. Our hybrid off-chain/on-chain voting model and credit-based grant system offer a unique, community-first approach. This creates a sustainable ecosystem that supports both builders and contributors.", "hidden": false, "question": "What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We plan to open-source our DAO infrastructure, launch the Project Merlin Bridge, and integrate advanced analytics for governance transparency. Grant funds will be used to audit smart contracts, expand developer documentation, and build public SDKs for third-party integration. Our goal is to make our tools reusable and accessible for other Web3 projects.", "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": "All testnet;\n\n0x44d15B741F7449CF68cE5DBbdF2D042F336bc8b3, bridge arbitrum\n\n0xcd2016305cC313A636B39411b2eA85D39783301a, token arbitrum\n\n0x75C2b5f8b879Acd599DB5ae5526468A6Cd258279, oracle arbitrum\n\n0x44d15B741F7449CF68cE5DBbdF2D042F336bc8b3, bridge base\n\n0xcd2016305cC313A636B39411b2eA85D39783301a, token base\n\n0x75C2b5f8b879Acd599DB5ae5526468A6Cd258279, oracle base\n\n0x665D53cB5AE508B105Ad1A1708489cB876636D4E, Skale\n\n0x665D53cB5AE508B105Ad1A1708489cB876636D4E, Telos", "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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Through four core platforms — *Crowdfunding, GIG Freelance Marketplace, Community Engagement Platform, and IDO Launchpad* — it provides all necessary tools for the development and implementation of blockchain-based ideas. By reinvesting revenues, the ecosystem funds new projects and rewards its community members. Project Merlin’s flexible and scalable design ensures that it can quickly adapt to emerging needs, supporting the growth of blockchain ventures globally.\nOur vision is to establish a fair and inclusive ecosystem founded on the principle of decentralization, fostering the realization of innovative ideas and unlocking the full potential of blockchain technology to build a sustainable digital economy.\n\n### Problem Statement\n\nThe decentralized nature of blockchain is a core principle that is often undermined in today’s centralized systems. These systems create issues with security, transparency, and control, prompting the need for blockchain-based alternatives. Entrepreneurs also face difficulty in accessing essential resources to sustain their projects, as current platforms often operate in isolation, hindering user engagement and loyalty. Furthermore, the need to convert cryptocurrency into fiat currency leads to unnecessary fund loss, reducing blockchain's financial sustainability.\nAdditionally, blockchain entrepreneurs lack integrated and user-friendly platforms that provide essential services such as prototype development, audience engagement, funding, and market entry. The absence of a cohesive ecosystem forces them to rely on multiple disconnected services, which reduces overall efficiency and user satisfaction. Existing platforms also struggle with attracting and retaining users in the transition from Web2 to Web3, further delaying the adoption of decentralized applications.\nLastly, despite the growing interest in decentralized platforms, Web3 adoption remains slow. There is a critical need for innovative mechanisms that drive platform adoption and encourage decentralized decision-making processes within the community.\n\n\n### Solution\n\nProject Merlin offers a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem designed to address the challenges faced by blockchain entrepreneurs and users. The four main platforms—Crowdfunding, GIG Freelance Marketplace, Community Engagement Platform, and IDO Launchpad—work together seamlessly, providing a one-stop solution for blockchain entrepreneurs. These platforms eliminate the need for multiple disconnected services, enhancing the user experience and supporting the long-term sustainability of blockchain projects.\nThe ecosystem is built on a sustainable economic model where the revenue generated is reinvested into project funding and community rewards, reducing external dependencies and creating a self-sustaining financial cycle. This model ensures that funds remain within the ecosystem, supporting the continued growth of blockchain ventures and creating an internal economic loop. By providing blockchain-based services directly, Project Merlin eliminates the risk of fund loss and contributes to the overall sustainability of the blockchain economy.\nAdditionally, a portion of crowdfunding resources is allocated as credits for services within the ecosystem, minimizing the need for fiat conversions. This internal economic structure ensures that the ecosystem remains self-sustaining, with the community continuously contributing to and benefiting from its growth.\nWith its decentralized governance and reward mechanisms, Project Merlin ensures that community participation remains at the core of decision-making processes. The DAO-based governance model assigns tasks to random community members to ensure impartiality, while majority opinions are incentivized with rewards. 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The innovative financial and governance models pave the way for a sustainable and inclusive digital future.\n\n\n**Resources**\n\n[Website](https://projectmerlin.io/) | [Pitch Deck](https://t2m.io/dAa2nEba) | [WhitePaper V.2](https://t2m.io/LTsdCrmr) | [OnePager](https://t2m.io/4S19UXtA) \n\n **Community**\n\n[X Twitter](https://x.com/ProjectMerlinio) | [Telegram](https://t.me/ProjectMerlin) | [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/projectmerlin) |\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "ProjectMerlinDAO", "projectTwitter": "ProjectMerlinio"}, "recipient": "0x1B443C2d7C242cc296D8A68f16d13e2D9A5bBBaB"}}