{"signature": "0x43eaf8eefa3669b961d62a9df85cebd831663be1e623d015564f219c7c2fecad3652d7a64af0e6135f0c932cb4d6edc02287c1d03db0b564de3be39e8fee1ec41b", "application": {"round": "0xadd9b8cc34d9f36fa37cb9c6941e6209f4eea6c6", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "xZHKhUPASZ7NhEBZL+DZVP3Lia/pj+ti02FSzO5NFXv60EnKMAAqfGjghJf6TnqX", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "15095e5d1a4bab835fb5712246e666ab6198ad69e7a44ecb27cfe9fba7503379685e52bc42d85f7b28f3c3170804cc087dea3f84b0978a79f45c3a36b805aeeef0c6b1f2129ec727753193c306d70e1ed4fb14f4668cec42bf5f7fc78187cb87d08c240e885776c919848a0782e20c17f6b0ac5042ab6b7ee3772099e44cea0500000000000000206edda78bedafc5cc585f7e1de31093d761fdb75cfe6996b29bb3b1c08edfca874b41f000c27980a4ba8423e3ad1be880"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "ariiellus", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram handle", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/kairos-research", "hidden": false, "question": "Karma profile (if available)", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes, I confirm"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed that your project abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy https://tecommons.notion.site/Eligibility-Policy-7cf5ff8c323149cf84011712f070f009 ?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Many web users3 lack the understanding and ability to evaluate tokenomics, negatively affecting their investment decisions and exposing them to fraud. Factors such as the lack of Spanish-language content and accessible educational resources contribute to this problem. The urgency to solve it is highlighted by the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in 2024, with an increase in frauds such as rugpulls and inflationary tokens. Our intensive bootcamp will address this need by providing practical and detailed education on tokenomics, empowering users, investors and founders to evaluate, analyze and design effective tokenomics. Success will be measured by certificate attainment and practical application of the knowledge gained.", "hidden": false, "question": "Vision Statement and Impact: Describe the long-term vision of your project and its intended impact on the Optimism and broader Superchain ecosystem, including both qualitative and quantitative benefits", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have developed a structured six-month plan. Currently, we are in month three of this plan.\n\n**Month 1**\n- Defined our Golden Circle, Need Statement, Value Proposition Canvas, and Job Statement.\n- Completed the overall project planning.\n\n**Month 2**\n- Conducted extensive research to gather various resources.\n- Created detailed outlines for each session of the cohort.\n\n**Month 3**\n- Developing presentation slides for the cohort sessions.\n- Hosting a webinar at the end of the month to introduce the cohort.\n\n**Month 4**\n- Promoting the cohort across various communities in LATAM.\n- Officially launching the cohort.\n\n**Month 5**\n- Conducting six sessions of the cohort.\n- Collecting feedback from students at the end of the month.\n\n**Month 6**\n- Analyzing results and presenting our learnings and insights.\n- Evaluating the next steps and exploring potential partnerships with an economics university in Mexico.", "hidden": false, "question": "Initial Strategy: Outline a high-level strategy for how you will achieve your intended impact and key goals for the next 3-6 months", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "This year has been rising the interest from different people to be part of the Optimism Collective in some way. We have identified people from latam getting RPGF grantees (like us) with new projects, becoming new badgeholders or delegates. With these in mind we believe that some of the students that we will have in our cohort will become part of a project of the superchain at somepoint. As we know, TE is an area that is gaining more interest every day so a cohort to introduce people to the state of the art will be valuable to the Optimism Ecosystem", "hidden": false, "question": "Integration Approach: Explain how the project applies token engineering within OP", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Education", "hidden": false, "question": "Project category ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Proof of Concept", "hidden": false, "question": "Project stage: What stage do you consider your project is currently in? (F.e.: Plan, Proof of Concept (PoC), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Fully integrated project)", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Both members of our team are researchers and Token Engineers certified by Token Engineering Academy. We co-hosted a study group in 2022 and will be hosting this cohort.\n\n**Ariel Cardenas**\n[X](https://twitter.com/Ariiellus)\n[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariiellus/)\n\nMechanical Engineer Bachelor by Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Project Management Specialist by Platzi, currently coursing Game Theory courses by Stanford University on Coursera. Kairos Research cofounder, Ethereum Mexico cofounder, ex contributor of BanklessDAO, Cryptoversidad, Arch finance.\n\n**Jorge Magni**\n[X](https://x.com/jorge_magni)\n[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-magni)\n\nFinance Bachelor by Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, currently coursing Data Analyst certification by Data Camp. Kairos Research cofounder, ex researcher of Entorno Blockchain.", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Expertise: Provide a brief summary on the team’s background and relevant expertise in token engineering and/or OP", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Planning can be found [here](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVN7SQ_VU=/?share_link_id=228877408636)\n\nResources for the cohort can be found [here](https://researchkairos.notion.site/Kairos-Research-Tokenomics-Cohort-b1eca6265e5f4a87ac842d640b511022?pvs=4)\n\n[X Thread](https://x.com/Ariiellus/status/1817989168871452918) about each talk of EthCC Token Engineering Track (in progress)", "hidden": false, "question": "Existing Work: Provide evidence of any existing work, such as prototypes, research papers, or previous projects. If you have already done work within OP/ Superchain, please include that here too", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We applied in the Gitcoin Grants #20 TE Round, during the last two months we had defined our Golden Circle, Need Statement, Value Proposition Canvas and Job Statement. Also, we created a six months plan to execute this idea. In the last month, we gathered resources to create the cohort, define an outline and we are now starting to create the material that we will use during the cohort.", "hidden": false, "question": "Returning grantees: If your project has received prior funding from the Token Engineering Grants Program, please describe the impact that funding has had on the project", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["I agree"], "hidden": false, "question": "Agreement checkbox: By checking this box, grantee commits to participating in the two milestones outlined below (exact dates will be communicated after your admission to the round): September: Milestone 1 requires completion of a grant profile in Grantee Accountability Protocol (GAP). The profile outlines the specific outcomes to be achieved by Milestone 2.  October: Milestone 2 requires a progress report on the grantee's progress towards achieving the outcomes agreed to in Milestone 1. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Yes, we are planning to apply to one of the following missions:\n\n- [Microgrants for Experimental Projects](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/ecosystem-contributions/issues/215)\n\n- [Voting Analysis](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/ecosystem-contributions/issues/202)\n\n- [Analysis of Grant Programs](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/ecosystem-contributions/issues/200)", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you applied or are planning to apply for additional funding rounds within the Optimism ecosystem? https://sovs.notion.site/d24bc00e3ed14139beb44b82a5e145c5?v=50ae5a8b531641e0b78f39a710f3ffa6", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "We follow the Gitcoin and TE twitter accounts", "hidden": true, "question": "How did you hear about the Token Engineering Grants Program?", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? 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