Pidgin Parlour
{"type": "project", "title": "Pidgin Parlour", "logoImg": "bafkreie7lbakwlrqo725ryuozenoijzl37xxxryb62mdsrtybcavfluexy", "website": "https://pidginparlour.substack.com/", "bannerImg": "bafkreid7zwivjk5ao3kuogxf2k7bjsgqisduits2v35mdgmmihostwiaha", "createdAt": 1691430320294, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..nEwvhNM7CRGBIkYhiqGBKUkVXZSlXhRHWJmK3sYTSYIKK2W9jrBxUPBSo6otuJ2DHFxqY0zDF9CgKIuxavgGBw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-08-07T17:42:46.682Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-08-07T17:42:46.682Z", "expirationDate": "2023-11-05T17:42:46.682Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xAE64b79C5bC01e234DD3FFB7EAAa36E92b4dD23B", "hash": "v0.0.0:kvoB8TjM9txdLoDx59zlCG/JfqDu7NaSwOIzmROshlw=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#PidginParlour"}}}, "description": "# Project Description\n\nPidgin Parlour is the centre of crypto education and culture for people who speak Pidgin, especially Africans. Pidgin is a localized language spoken by over 75 million Africans/people across different countries in Africa such as Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone and more.. Pidgin Parlour aims to spread web3/crypto awareness and adoption in Africa by creating engaging and accessible content in the Pidgin language - The language of the Streets of Africa. \n\n## Pidgin Parlour Content Machinery\n\n[![Pidgin-parlour-content-machinery.png](https://i.postimg.cc/k5Mb3q8T/Pidgin-parlour-content-machinery.png)](https://postimg.cc/pm7TKNsj) \n\n### Pidgin Parlour Crypto Podcast\nA weekly podcast that breaks down complex crypto concepts into simple forms that everyday Africans can relate to. We also interview experts and influencers in the crypto space who share their insights and experiences in Pidgin.\nhttps://rss.com/podcasts/pidginparlour/ \n\n### Pidgin Parlour Substack\nA newsletter that covers the latest news and trends in crypto and web3, as well as educational articles and tutorials on various topics such as staking, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs and more.\nhttps://pidginparlour.substack.com/ \n\n### Pidgin Parlour Twitter\nA social media account that provides daily updates, highlights and tips on crypto and web3 in Pidgin language. We also interact with our followers and answer their questions and feedback.\nhttps://twitter.com/PidginParlour \n\n### Pidgin Parlour Mirror: A publication on Mirror where we showcase our original and curated content on crypto and web3 in the Pidgin language. \nhttps://mirror.xyz/pidginparlour.eth \n\n### Translation \nwe also take on translation services from DAOs, crypto projects and ecosystems looking to spread education and information in the Pidgin language to make it more accessible to Africans. Our current strategy includes translating major crypto publications such as books, insightful newsletters and research pieces. The Green Pill book and other Regen education resources are part of the things we want to translate into Pidgin for Q3 2023. \n\n## Why this Project? \nWe believe that crypto and web3 have the potential to transform Africa’s economy and society by providing more opportunities, freedom and empowerment to its people. However, there are many barriers and challenges that prevent many Africans from accessing and benefiting from this new technology. Some of these barriers include:\n\n**Lack of awareness and education**\nMany Africans are still unaware of what crypto and web3 are, how they work and why they matter. There is also a lot of misinformation and confusion around these topics that create fear and distrust among potential users.\n**Language barrier**:\nMost of the existing crypto content are in English or other foreign languages that many Africans do not speak or understand well. This makes it hard for them to learn and engage with crypto and web3 in relevant ways.\n**Cultural barrier**\nMany Africans have different values, beliefs and preferences than the Western or Asian crypto communities. This makes it hard for them to relate to or resonate with the existing crypto content that may not reflect their context or needs.\n\n# What Impact Will This Project Make?\nPidgin Parlour addresses the above problems by creating crypto content that is:\n\n**Educational**: We explain crypto and web3 concepts in a clear and simple way that pidgin speakers can understand. We also provide practical examples and use cases that show how crypto and web3 can solve real problems or create value for Africans.\n\n**Accessible**: We use the Pidgin language, which is widely spoken and understood by millions of Africans across different countries. We also use various media formats such as podcasts, newsletters and social media posts that are easy to consume and share.\n\n**Cultural**: We use local references, humour and stories that make our content more engaging and relatable for our audience. We also showcase the achievements and contributions of African crypto projects and communities that inspire our audience.\n\n# How will funds be used?\n\n**Content production**: This will cover the costs of creating, editing and publishing our content such as podcast episodes, newsletter articles, translations on our publication, and more. This will also cover the costs of hiring freelancers or contractors to help us with content creation.\n\n**Content promotion**: This will cover the costs of marketing and advertising our content on various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Clubhouse and more. This will also cover the costs of sponsoring or hosting events, webinars, workshops and giveaways for our audience.\n\n**Community development**: This will cover the costs of launching and running our DAO such as setting up the governance structure, tokenomics, smart contracts and treasury. This will also cover the costs of creating and managing our scholarship fund such as selecting and supporting the beneficiaries.\n\n**Operational expenses**: This will cover the costs of maintaining and improving our infrastructure such as equipment, software, hosting services and domain names. This will also cover the costs of legal, accounting and administrative fees\n\n# Project Twitter\nhttps://twitter.com/PidginParlour ", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "PidginParlour"}