{"signature": "0x65e9dfbcd4aca5d4b100a86ec603935a733b61fc959b43852e4d1f6f6bd886ac4a03e62b51ddbf73e22e29de60b6faced6ca6caeb513f2db35b762b11a2227861b", "application": {"round": "0x0d1bab6d06e5059f4abc6034809aa2fb74aa13a6", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "velixprotocol@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Velix Protocol is a Liquid Staking as a Service (LaaS) platform on Metis that simplifies staking while maximizing liquidity and yield for users. Velix enables users to stake their METIS  tokens without locking up liquidity, providing a seamless staking experience with enhanced returns through innovative features like MEV capture. Staked tokens are delegated to the sequencer which we have been paired with  Nodies Infra.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a brief description of your project", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["LSTfi"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the following Metis ecosystem themes does your project focus on? (Select all that apply)", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Velix is deeply committed to fostering a strong, vibrant community and implementing strategic self-marketing initiatives to drive protocol growth and adoption. Here’s how Velix approaches these crucial aspects.\n1.   \tCommunity Engagement:\n  Active Participation: Regular Twitter spaces, Discord and telegram  AMA sessions, community calls to ensure open dialogue and inclusivity.\n  Educational Content: Providing blogs covering developmental and technical updates, how to guides and infographics to help users understand and maximize Velix’s protocol.\n\n Incentive Programs: Offering rewards, referral bonuses, and airdrops through our staking point  to encourage broader community involvement.\n Localized Support: Establishing regional groups on platforms like Telegram and Discord to cater to specific user needs as we scale \n\n2.   \tSelf-Marketing:\n   Content Marketing: Sharing regular updates, user  guides, and success stories across platforms to highlight Velix’s value.\n   Social Media Presence: Engaging actively on Twitter (X),  and other crypto native platforms to increase visibility and inform the community.\n   Partnerships: Collaborating with  ecosystem projects ,other blockchain projects and influencers for co-marketing and cross-promotions when necessary.\n  Events : Participating in and sponsoring industry events to showcase Velix’s protocol and engage with potential users and partners \n Referral Programs: Leveraging users as brand ambassadors through structured programs to organically grow the user base", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We plan to drive user adoption within the Metis ecosystem by collaborating with ecosystem DApps to host co-marketing initiatives, while incentivizing community members through targeted events and campaigns, such as staking rewards and referral bonuses through staking points. Our strategy includes regular developmental updates and continuous platform enhancements based on user feedback, ensuring that Velix remains at the forefront of innovation and user satisfaction. By maintaining active community engagement and forging strong partnerships, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters long-term growth and adoption within the Metis ecosystem", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to drive user adoption and a supportive environment within the Metis ecosystem?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Here is our roadmap and major milestone achieved since launching on testnet\n\nQ2 2024:\n\t•\tFirst Testnet Launch on Metis Sepolia: Initial testing of the Velix protocol within the Metis ecosystem to gather user feedback and refine features.\n\n\t•\tVelix Smart Contract Auditing: Comprehensive audits of smart contracts deployed on Metis to ensure security and reliability.\n\nQ3 2024:\n\t•\tSequencer Pairing on Metis: Integration with Metis sequencers to optimize transaction processing and enhance protocol efficiency.\n\t•\tTesting Withdrawals with Sequencers: Ensuring smooth and secure withdrawal processes using Metis sequencers, focusing on user experience and security.\n\nQ4 2024:\n\t•\tCommunity Incentives: Launch of incentive programs tailored for the Metis community to reward early adopters and active participants.\n\t•\tMulti-Chain Exploration & Research: Continued research and exploration of opportunities within the Metis ecosystem, preparing for potential future expansions.\n\nQ1 2025:\n\n\t•\tNew Features and Expansion: Introduction of new features specifically for the Metis ecosystem, aimed at enhancing the user experience and increasing adoption.\n\t•\tToken Generation Event: Launch of VELIX tokens within the Metis ecosystem, focusing on secure distribution and widespread adoption among Metis users.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables.  You may provide a link to an accompanying document or sheet if needed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our team’s expertise is pivotal to the success of the Velix project, with Galien, Thomas, and Bright leading key areas. Galien, our Tech Lead, is a seasoned full-stack blockchain developer with over six years of experience in languages like Solidity, Rust, and Go, essential for building secure and efficient decentralized applications. Thomas, our Project Manager, is a DeFi expert with a strong background in decentralized finance and money markets. His experience in business development and strategic insight ensures that Velix effectively navigates the complexities of the DeFi space. Bright, our Marketing Lead, specializes in crafting impactful marketing strategies and user engagement, leveraging his deep understanding of the Web3 space to drive adoption and growth for Velix.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Velix Fund Utilization Breakdown\n1.   \tFirst $2k:\nCore Development: Finalize essential features for the Metis integration, ensuring the platform is fully functional and secure which amongst them is auditing.\n  Initial Marketing: Launch basic marketing campaigns to build protocol awareness within the Metis ecosystem.\n2.   \tNext $2k:\n  Expanded Marketing: Increase marketing efforts, focusing on targeted social media campaigns, community engagement, and partnerships to drive user adoption.\n Community Building: Host events like Twitter spaces ,Discord and Telegram AMAs to foster a strong Metis-focused community.\n3.   \tFollowing $2k:\n User Incentives: Implement liquidity  campaigns and airdrop programs to encourage early adoption and participation in the Velix protocol while increasing overall network activity on Metis.\n  Further Development: Enhance platform features based on initial user feedback and continue integration with Metis projects.\n4.   \tRemaining Funds:\nScalability and Growth: Invest in scaling the platform, improving basic infrastructure, and expanding marketing campaigns to reach a broader audience outside  the Metis ecosystem.\n\nIf full funding is not met, Velix will prioritize marketing to ensure maximum visibility and user adoption. Development will proceed incrementally, focusing on core features first and expanding as when necessary and when funds allow. Community engagement and partnerships will be amplified to leverage organic growth and maintain momentum within the Metis ecosystem\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a breakdown of how you plan to utilize the funds in increments (e.g., first $2k, next $2k, etc.) to maximize your project's impact within the Metis ecosystem. Also, explain how you would adjust your plans if you still need to meet your full funding target and raise meaningful funds.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Yes, Velix is an ongoing project and has received CVP approval from the Metis ecosystem. Our contributions to the Metis ecosystem include developing and launching our liquid staking protocol on testnet, Through CVP approval, we have gained supplemental support, enabling us to enhance our protocol’s features and integrate closely with Metis infrastructure. Specific results achieved so far include the successful deployment of our testnet on Metis Sepolia, where we have seen significant user engagement and positive feedback", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new or ongoing project? If ongoing, briefly describe your past contributions to the Metis ecosystem, including any CVP approval, supplemental support received, and specific results achieved.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Velix is built by a team with a strong track record in blockchain and DeFi. We've successfully launched and scaled projects in the past, and we're committed to bringing that same level of dedication to Velix. Our previous work includes developing secure smart contracts  DApps and integrating with multiple blockchain networks, which gives us the experience needed to make Velix a success. Additionally, our partnerships with key players in the ecosystem, like Hercules, Eris finance ,ShoeBill and Guild, demonstrate our ability to collaborate and create value within the ecosystem. We're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in LSTfi and are eager to bring innovative staking solutions to the Metis community", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations that may help determine project eligibility?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I have read the entire Code of Conduct and additional points and agree to follow these standards.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you confirm that you have read the entire Code of Conduct (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/about-gitcoin/code-of-conduct) including the additional emphasis on collaboration and prohibition of quid pro quo, and agree to abide by these standards?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I commit to upholding these principles.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you commit to upholding these collaboration principles and prohibiting quid pro quo (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) practices?", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0xbcf6302e817a09d6a8ac4825196268b9afb6410f2a5b2afc3f4b87dc7b83d3f2", "title": "Velix", "logoImg": "bafkreic3lbqqwlffrjhcrvmbkyh547youqg44p7czdzhs7tz2cs4djjwum", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiesw24h5vmxicdfr5as6kpqzxewgca5cuen7rrk6pele65udjax3e", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.velix.io/", "createdAt": 1725541686118, "userGithub": "", "credentials": {}, "description": "Velix  is a multi-chain Liquid Staking as a Service (LaaS) platform that simplifies staking while maximizing liquidity and yield for users across various blockchain networks. Velix enables users to stake their native  tokens and other supported assets without locking up liquidity, providing a seamless staking experience with enhanced returns through innovative features like MEV capture .By carefully selecting high performant validator node infrastructure providers , Velix \n delegates native token to these validators while maximizing returns for users. \n\nImpact on the Metis Ecosystem:\n\nEnhanced Accessibility: Velix simplifies staking, attracting a broader audience to the Metis ecosystem and driving adoption.\nIncreased TVL: By encouraging more users to stake through Velix, the Total Value Locked (TVL) within MetisL2 will rise, boosting the network's overall liquidity and health.\nYield maximization : By introducing MEV capture into reward generation models, Velix aims to maximize  the staking reward of users thereby boosting gains .\nSimplified Staking Experience: Velix interactive and intuitive user interface makes Velix  the ideal staking as a service protocol for novice and veteran crypto users\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Velix-protocol", "projectTwitter": "velixprotocol"}, "recipient": "0xFFb550F02466fDE5855a39f76a4701e2a320EC89"}}