gregcardo.eth

ABSTRACT

This vote is to choose the proponent to build ApeChain, a dedicated ApeCoin blockchain that scales $APE and supports the growth of the ApeCoin ecosystem.

The available options reflect the providers who chose to apply and qualified for the Request for Proposals (RFP) advertised here: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/apechain-request-for-proposals/21139

The ApeCoin community is encouraged to review the details of each proposal via the links included below.

APECHAIN RFP PROPOSALS

• AIP-377: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain A-Team - Research, Deploy, Manage ApeChain: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-377-apechain-bid-apechain-a-team-research-deploy-manage-apechain/20163

• AIP-378: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain Developed with Arbitrum Technology with Growth Led by Horizen Labs: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-378-apechain-bid-apechain-developed-with-arbitrum-technology-with-growth-led-by-horizen-labs/20779

• AIP-384: ApeChain Bid // Built using the fastest and cheapest ZK technology in production (zkSync’s ZK Stack): https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-384-apechain-bid-built-using-the-fastest-and-cheapest-zk-technology-in-production-zksync-s-zk-stack/20955

• AIP-388: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain - A zk-Powered Layer-2 to Support ApeCoin Growth (Resubmission): https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-388-apechain-bid-apechain-a-zk-powered-layer-2-to-support-apecoin-growth-resubmission/21306

OVERALL COST

$0 - none of the ApeChain RFP bids are requesting a grant from the ApeCoin DAO.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full Request for Proposals: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/apechain-request-for-proposals/21139

The implementation of the chosen AIP is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The election process for the ApeCoin DAO was established in AIP-138, which outlines the process for an equal and fair opportunity to be elected to the Special Council. These 5 candidates were selected from the conclusion of the nomination process. In this vote, the top 3 will be elected to the Special Council. The term shall begin 1 January 2024 and will last for one (1) year.

OVERALL COST

Each Special Council member shall receive compensation as stated in AIP-350, or $125,000 USD for the term.

ELECTION CANDIDATES

Listed in alphabetical order:

Airvey: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/airvey-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20207

BoredApeG: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/boredapeg-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20225

Buuvei: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/buuvei-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20203

Hazel: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/hazel-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20220

JasonJape: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/jasonjape-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20204

PROPOSAL

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-ape-foundation-special-council-term-beginning-january-2024/19790

Link to AIP-138: The Special Council Election Process:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-138-the-special-council-election-process/8850

Link to AIP-1: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-1-proposing-the-dao-process/39

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The nomination process for the Governance Working Group Stewards was established by AIP-239, which outlines a process for community members to apply for Steward of the Governance Working Group. Applicants put themselves forward and nomination profiles were posted on Discourse for community discussion. Now it is time to vote for the 5 candidates who will move to the Governance Working Group Steward election vote that will take place from December 14th-20th.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION NOMINEES

Listed in alphabetical order

Amplify: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/amplify-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20201

BigBull: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/bigbull-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20215

bojangleguy: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/bojangleguy-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20227

DGT: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/dgt-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20223

dominic: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/dominic-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20211

Evil: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/evil-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20205

TheFatherOfAllStorms: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thefatherofallstorms-governance-wg-nomination-1-2024/20336

PROPOSAL

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-governance-working-group-steward-term-beginning-january-2024/19791

Link to the Nomination Profiles:

https://forum.apecoin.com/c/working-group-steward-elections/working-group-steward-nominees/49

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

The nomination process for the ApeCoin DAO was established by AIP-137, which outlines a process for community members to apply for the Special Council. Applicants put themselves forward and nomination profiles were posted on Discourse for community discussion. Now it is time to vote for the 5 candidates who will move to the Special Council election vote that will take place from December 14th - 20th.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION NOMINEES

Listed in alphabetical order

0xAndy.eth: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/0xandy-eth-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20208

AaronHaber: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aaronhaber-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20200

Airvey: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/airvey-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20207

Balou: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/balou-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20228

BoredApeG: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/boredapeg-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20225

Buuvei: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/buuvei-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20203

DareVader: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/darevader-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20212

dhaheri_12: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/dhaheri-12-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20229

Grimyfrankie: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/grimyfrankie-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20222

Halina.eth: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/halina-eth-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20243

Hamman247: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/hamman247-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20206

Hazel: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/hazel-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20220

herb: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/herb-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20239 irvinxyz: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/irvinxyz-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20241

JasonJape: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/jasonjape-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20204

JVB: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/jvb-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20237

MemeBrains: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/memebrains-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20231

NFD: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nfd-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20210

phibacka31: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/phibacka31-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20233

Raymond: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/raymond-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20230

ssp1111: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/ssp1111-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20216

thechaingamer: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thechaingamer-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20213

TheFatherOfAllStorms: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thefatherofallstorms-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20209

Uzi: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/uzi-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20236

ZastrowBradley: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/zastrowbradley-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20219

Zmoney: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/zmoney-special-council-nomination-01-2024/20214

PROPOSAL

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-ape-foundation-special-council-term-beginning-january-2024/19790/13

Link to the Nomination Profiles:

https://forum.apecoin.com/c/special-council-elections/special-council-nominees/35

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The nomination process for the Metaverse Working Group Stewards was established by AIP-245 and AIP-347, which outlines a process for community members to apply for Steward of the Metaverse Working Group. Applicants put themselves forward and nomination profiles were posted on Discourse for community discussion. Since November 22nd, the community has been discussing, engaging, and providing feedback to the nominees. Now it is time to vote for the 5 candidates who will move to the Metaverse Working Group Steward election vote that will take place from December 7th until December 14th.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION NOMINEES

Listed in alphabetical order

0xholm: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/0xholm-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20251

Ape5170: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/ape5170-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20252

BoredSadFezApe: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/boredsadfezape-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20218

Dim: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/dim-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20248

David_Crypto: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/david-crypto-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20249

G_is_us: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/g-is-us-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20253

Max Song: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/max-song-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20371

MorrisMustang: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/morrismustang-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20250

popil: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/popil-metaverse-wg-nomination-1-2024/20255

TFG: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/tfg-metaverse-wg-nomination-1-2024/20257/22

TheFatherOfAllStorms: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thefatherofallstorms-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20254

topshot: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/topshot-metaverse-wg-nomination-01-2024/20260

PROPOSAL

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-metaverse-working-group-steward-term-beginning-january-2024/19792

Link to the Nomination Profiles:

https://forum.apecoin.com/c/working-group-steward-elections/working-group-steward-nominees/49

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

TEstablishing a moving gallery for the DAO, showcasing art sculptures of the ApeCoin logo, the DAO’s mascot, and selected Yuga Assets. The primary goal is to engage and adopt a broader audience beyond web3 through exhibitions at galleries, high-end shopping centers, museums and future DAO events, while also offering educational content. Success will be measured through real-time analytics provided by QR codes, including scan numbers, locations, unique scans, page views and more.

Note: none of these art pieces will be used. These are references for our past works.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The inclusion of a moving gallery and art sculptures will bolster the ApeCoin ecosystem’s cultural impact. Their strategic use will increase awareness of the $APE ecosystem and the DAO beyond Web3. The moving gallery will also feature educational content, and success will be quantified. For more information, please continue reading in the section titled “What strategy will the team use?”

OVERALL COST

Steps from (1-2) 33,867 Apecoin
Steps from (3-4) 35,484 Apecoin
Steps (5-7) 19,226 Apecoin TOTAL: 88,577 Apecoin

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-344-moving-gallery-for-the-dao/19092

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

This proposal suggests reallocating 10% of the ApeCoin DAO’s available ecosystem fund into both Ethereum (ETH) and USDC (USD Coin). These funds will be utilized for various activities related to operating the ApeCoin DAO, facilitating grant requests, and ensuring the financial stability of the ecosystem.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The reallocation of funds into Ethereum and USDC ensures the long-term financial health of the ApeCoin DAO. It provides the following benefits:

• Liquidity for grant requests and ecosystem projects.
• A buffer against market fluctuations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Increased confidence among stakeholders.The reallocation of funds into Ethereum and USDC ensures the long-term financial health of the ApeCoin DAO. It provides the following benefits:
• Liquidity for grant requests and ecosystem projects.
• A buffer against market fluctuations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Increased confidence among stakeholders.

OVERALL COST

The cost associated with this proposal is limited to 10% of the available ApeCoin in the Ecosystem Fund and the transaction fees for converting funds into Ethereum and USDC. The exact amount of the fees will depend on market conditions at the time of execution, and the fees from any service providers responsible for the execution of this proposal, but are not expected to exceed $200,000.

We request that the ApeCoin DAO administration do their utmost in aiding the Over the Counter (OTC) sale of the coin to mitigate any potential adverse price effects.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-355-reallocation-of-ecosystem-fund-into-ethereum-and-usdc/19399

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this proposal is to outline the framework for a voluntary, no-cost three-month pilot program aimed at pairing successful AIP authors with first-time (AIP) applicants to foster increased participation and enhance the overall quality of proposals submitted for voting.

AllCityBAYC will oversee the initiative independently, separate from the Governance Working Group, with the intention of presenting a proof-of-concept to the ApeCoinDAO community for further development once completed.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

1. Improve the quality of ApeCoinDAO grant proposals: The AIP Ambassador & Mentorship Program will refine grant proposals submitted to ApeCoinDAO, making them more structured, detailed, and in line with DAO goals.
2. Increase the success rate of ApeCoinDAO grant proposals: With programs like this, ApeCoinDAO can increase the amount of meaningful proposals being passed, leading to a more effective grant process and overall positive impact on our ecosystem.
3. Knowledge transfer and skill development: Mentors and mentorship programs pour the foundation for success and reduce learning curves.
4. Reduced barriers: The AIP Ambassador & Mentorship Program will eliminate or reduce barriers that obstruct individuals or groups from accessing opportunities, resources, or participating in the AIP grant proposal process stemming from a lack of ecosystem understanding or ineffective communication skills.
5. Community building: This program will develop a deeper sense of belonging, connection, and cooperation among ApeCoinDAO constituents and provide an inviting environment for newcomers who may be curious about writing AIPs.
6. Establish ApeCoinDAO as a recognized incubator for innovation: Developing ApeCoinDAO as a visible hub known for assisting community members foster innovative ideas will encourage creativity within the community, increase brand recognition and contribute to an overall strengthened reputation.

OVERALL COST

The cost associated with this proposal is limited to 10% of the available ApeCoin in the Ecosystem Fund and the There is no cost to implement.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-354-apecoindao-aip-ambassador-mentorship-program/19382

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

This AIP aims to build Apecoin DAO smart contract Wallets for GameFi NFts and establish a Lend assets & rewarding vault for the Game community.

Apecoin DAO Wallets wanted to implement active user engagement in a Game community by enabling GameFi Segment with the DAO and smart contract Wallets. With the rise of NFT-based P2E games, it’s crucial to build a community-driven ecosystem for NFT assets management in order to effectively rotate the assets among the active community members to Maximize the NFT DEFI potential.

DAO wallets are structured to exclusively enable active wallets to retain assets for continued participation in the game. On inactivity, The DAO will conduct votes on idle assets to withdraw them from the member wallet into the assets vault, reallocating them to other members. This approach increases NFT scarcity and price in the market which will eventually attract more buyers and investment in the DAO-driven community. Furthermore, the DAO will offer incentives to participating voters, creating a constructive cycle of engagement.

All the DAO processes will run on a predefined set of rules to streamline community governance. Seamless management of NFT assets through the DAO platform sustains the blockchain-based games ecosystem.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Add more value to the ApeDAO (and subDAOs) by adding the lending and gaming structure features
• Bring in the ApeDAO a new fair business model
• Increase the organic participation in the ApeDAO and subDAOs
• Bring in new members to the ape community and effectively grow the community
• Enable a safe and fair lending system to “put at work” all NFTs, thus increasing their use cases, value and market dynamics
• Attract more players to the Ape-related games through the ApeDAOs and large investors and guilds
• Make the ApeCoin ecosystem in general more guild friendly; large investors and guilds would feel more motivated on investing in Ape-related NFTs and projects and bringing their network into the action

OVERALL COST

$520k USD, denominated in ApeCoin.

5-7 x games integration : 180k
ApeDAO Custom features : 150k
Enhanced security : 100k
Maintenance, support, HW, SW, servers: 40k
50: various

NB: the above are average estimated costs, pretty hard to predict exact development working hours and difficulty on integrating the games. The development will be incremental and we prepare the ground for the integration of all future Ape ecosystem games/apps.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-324-apecoin-dao-governed-gamefi-smart-contract-wallet/17574

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

This proposal presents the opportunity for all BAYC, MAYC, and $APE holders to claim a free bottle of Twisted Ape Ultra Premium Vodka produced by Ape Spirits, while simultaneously expanding the ApeCoin ecosystem with the launch of a new affordable luxury spirits brand that is Made By Apes, Powered By ApeCoin, and features Bored Apes on the packaging.

Ape Spirits will produce 50,000 bottles of Twisted Ape Ultra Premium Vodka, featuring several Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs on the labels, which will be licensed from the community, and offer these bottles for free, to be claimed by ApeCoin ecosystem members on our website. Other Twisted Ape products will also be available for purchase on our website in $APE only.

We intend to take this product mainstream, and approving this proposal will kickstart Ape Spirits on our mission of placing Twisted Ape affordable luxury products on the shelves of thousands of retail stores worldwide, exposing Apes and Apecoin to millions of shoppers on a global scale.

This AIP offers at least 7 direct benefits to the ApeCoin ecosystem:

• Tangible IRL product in the hands of all Apes, Mutants, and $APE holders
• Massive exposure and awareness of $APE to mainstream audiences
• Onboarding normies to the ecosystem
• IRL use case and spending of $APE
• Renowned artists involvement and exposure
• BAYC and MAYC licensing deals
• Percentage of profits into a community controlled wallet

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Twisted Ape has the potential to help proliferate the DAO in a manner that no other project has accomplished as of yet. We will not only reach 50,000 members who will receive the physical product, but also the entire network of people they share it with. This is in addition to the millions of people we intend to reach with our extensive marketing campaigns and distribution of Twisted Ape products at retail locations worldwide.

With Twisted Ape we present an abundance of benefits to the ApeCoin ecosystem with short, mid, long term, and perpetual benefits. To date there has yet to be a proposal that combines this many collective benefits to the ecosystem:

Short/Mid Term:
Upon approval of this proposal we will launch a targeted marketing campaign in which everyone will be made aware that the project was funded by the ApeCoin DAO. We will begin building in public, and the entire process from development, design, production, manufacturing and distribution of the products will be completely transparent and inclusive of the community. This will shine a positive light on the ecosystem and bring awareness to what we are capable of.

We will license several Bored Apes from the community allowing members to leverage their IP and earn revenue from the sales of a mainstream consumable product sold at thousands of retail outlets across the globe.

As a direct benefit to the members of the ecosystem, eligible members will be able to claim their share of the 50,000 bottles of Twisted Ape Ultra Premium Vodka for free. We will also offer a generous discount on any additional Twisted Ape products that are purchased on our website in $APE.

While we are aware that a percentage of these bottles may become collectible items on a shelf, we believe most will be consumed as intended. Either way both will serve as great conversation starters. Members will have the opportunity to share this product with their family and friends, as well as their entire network across their social media platforms. This has the potential to reach an endless number of people who will be exposed to and learn about Apes and ApeCoin.

Long Term/Perpetual:
Twisted Ape is an officially licensed Made By Apes and Powered by ApeCoin product. All orders placed on our website will be in $APE only and every bottle of Twisted Ape will feature an Ape on the label. The Made By Apes and Powered by ApeCoin logos will be prominently displayed on the packaging (if allowed). This will be clearly visible to everyone who encounters any Twisted Ape product, regardless whether purchased online or in retail stores.

There will also be a qr code on the packaging directing customers to our website where we will have a dedicated page with a plethora of educational information about Apes and the ApeCoin ecosystem, including a live ticker showing the current price of $APE along with links to buy on exchanges.

Although the DAO is not set up to receive revenue, we will allocate 5% of our profits from sales of Twisted Ape to a multisig community wallet. Members of the ecosystem can propose and vote on what to do with these funds as well as who the signers on this multisig will be.

Since all of our bottles will feature a Bored Ape on the label, all our marketing efforts will always reference back to the ApeCoin ecosystem in one way or another. Our online and social media marketing campaigns will always default to our website as well. Visitors will be exposed to Apes and ApeCoin, and overall our website will serve as an onboarding platform for ApeCoin.

The cost to implement this AIP is miniscule considering the perpetual benefits our products will have on the ApeCoin ecosystem.

This AIP offers at least 7 direct benefits to the ApeCoin ecosystem:

• Tangible luxury product in the hands of all Apes and ApeCoin holders
• Massive exposure to mainstream audiences with ads, retail space, and user generated content being shared across social media
• Onboarding platform for normies and newbies
• IRL use case and sink for spending $APE
• Renowned artist involvement and exposure
• BAYC and MAYC licensing deals
• Percentage of profits into a community controlled wallet

-The first benefit is directly for ecosystem members. All BAYC and MAYC holders will be automatically eligible to claim a bottle of Twisted Ape for each NFT they hold. Additionally, at least 20,000 wallets holding $APE will also be eligible to claim a bottle as well. Twisted Ape is a tangible IRL luxury product that members will receive at no cost to them.

-The second benefit is the fact that this item will be distributed, sold, marketed, and advertised on a global scale to mainstream audiences. The fact that it is Made By Apes and Powered By ApeCoin is a major feature of the product that will be represented and highlighted prominently on the product packaging. This will bring an insurmountable amount of attention and direct impressions to the ecosystem.

-The third benefit works in concert with the second. All our product packaging will include blatant displays of our products’ origins. This includes:

• A Bored Ape front and center on the label and packing boxes.
• QR codes that lead to our website which will provide education on BAYC, MAYC, Yuga Labs, and most importantly ApeCoin, along with a live price ticker and direct links to buy.
• The Made By Apes and if allowed the Powered By ApeCoin logos.
• If granted permission, the ApeCoin logo will be etched onto our bottle.

This will give exposure to ApeCoin and will provide a topic of conversation for those indulging among friends and family.

-The fourth benefit is creating a solid utility for $APE. Twisted Ape will be available for purchase on our website, and the only payment method will be ApeCoin. This means that anyone wanting to buy a bottle will need to either be holding ApeCoin or need to purchase some. In both scenarios our site creates a center of commerce where premium tangible IRL goods are exchanged for ApeCoin. Very few coins have actual purchasing power outside of the crypto ecosystem, this feature alone will set ApeCoin apart from the herd of cryptocurrency tokens that exist with no valid use case.

-The fifth benefit is our artistic packaging design inclusion program. Our outer packaging box will include the creative artistic expressions from numerous digital artists from all around the ecosystem. This box will serve as a canvas for them and the finished product will become a platform for them to share their work with audiences all over the world that may otherwise never be exposed to their creative work. We have already had the privilege of working with some amazing artists from within the space, and have seen the awe inspiring creativity from countless other artists we would be honored to have work with us on future releases of Twisted Ape branded products.

-The sixth benefit is directly for BAYC and MAYC asset holders. We plan to work cohesively with ape owners to create licensing agreements and utilize their apes on limited edition, small batches, and themed products. Licensees will earn revenue from sales of Twisted Ape products not only from our website, but also from mainstream sales made at retail stores worldwide! To accomplish this we will be creating a partnership program specifically aimed at apes that want to have their assets featured on a bottle of Twisted Ape.

-The seventh and last benefit works in tandem with the sixth, and benefits all members. We will be allocating 5% of profits made from all sales of Twisted Ape products to a community wallet. Funds will be deposited directly into this multisig wallet, and ecosystem members will get to decide not only who the signers of the wallet will be, but more importantly will also decide what the proceeds are used for. We worked really hard putting this together and making sure we could provide the most possible tangible value to ApeCoin, the community, and the ecosystem as a whole. The result is a beautifully designed and great tasting luxury product.

Twisted Ape will be enjoyed at countless social gatherings with friends and family. These live interactions will lead to IRL conversations that create awareness, exposure and recognition of the benefits of being a member of the ApeCoin DAO and the overall Ape ecosystem. The social connections and bonds made between adults sharing cocktails will spark word of mouth about our ecosystem that could potentially result in onboarding, aka a trojan horse.

One of our goals with Twisted Ape is not to just create a quality product, but also to provide the market with a complete work of art. A true expression of what happens when you merge two highly prolific creative industries in a perfect artistic marriage, and make it available for anyone to have and enjoy.

OVERALL COST

The total cost to implement this proposal is 1,100,000 $APE. This amount covers the cost to manufacture 50,000 bottles of Twisted Ape Ultra Premium Vodka which we propose to deliver for free to ecosystem members.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-345-ape-spirits-presents-twisted-ape-vodka-for-all-apes/19080

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

This zero cost proposal would amplify the impact of ApeComms’ ongoing public work for the ApeCoin ecosystem. By increasing availability of accurate information, showcasing progress from within the ecosystem, and featuring accepted AIPs, we aim to benefit the DAO. ApeComms has a proven track record of elevating proposal authors, onboarding new teams and contributors, highlighting members in the DAO, and fostering a welcoming environment for all ApeCoin holders.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

This proposal empowers ApeCoin holders to be more informed by providing equal access to information about the ApeCoin DAO ecosystem, streamlining elements of communication, and encouraging community participation. Through initiatives such as written proposal assessments, educational Twitter Spaces, and broadcasting interviews with community members, we would contribute to building a more vibrant, informed, bonded and engaged ApeCoin community.

OVERALL COST

This proposal does not require funding from the ApeCoin DAO.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-348-apecomms-collaboration-for-education-and-community-building/19249

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

If you have $APE in your wallet, you can access the shows, if not, you better get some, sucka. This AIP offers a fun, additional utility to $APE holders. This is a monthly event that every $APE holder from all over the world can participate in.

Any of our normie friends who want to get in will have to buy and hold $APE to see the show. And with our tech partners NiftyKit (AIP-88) we can make that easy for them.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Laughing Ape, INC will bring needed laughter and fun to the DAO. It’s also an opportunity for $APE holders from around the world to gather for a series of exclusive events fostering camaraderie between DAO members. But look, In between shows y’all can go back to yelling at each other over governance, ok?

Here’s how our Bored Silly AIP fits in with the guiding values of APE Foundation:
Boldness: Ape Foundation doesn’t shy away from the weird, the hard, or the new.
The Weird: Laughing Ape makes comedians perform live in front of a global, online audience while live-streaming in front of Anon MFers who wear Ape PFPs. You’re gonna tell me that’s not weird?!
The New: Laughing Ape is pioneering new ways to integrate live comedy performance and blockchain technology.
The Hard: Comedy is hard and so are we. We’re hard AF!
Equality: One APE equals one APE.
You’ve got 1 $APE, you get into the show. You’ve got 0 ape? GTFO and go buy one.
Transparency: Processes and decisions are shared openly with the community.
We’ll share our decision making process in how and why we book our shows the way we do. You’re probably not interested but we’re going to tell you anyway!
Collective Responsibility: We leave everything better than we found it.
Laughing Ape will make the DAO fun for its members. Yes, there is a lot of seriousness needed in the DAO but how about some unseriousness as well? We’ll leave you all in way better spirits than when we found you.

Persistence: Success is an ouroboros, not a straight line.
Laughing Ape, INC launched in early 2022 to a big, fat yawn in the bear market. We didn’t care, we didn’t fold and we’re not going anywhere. We have a mission to bring comedy and comedians to Web3 and by gosh we’re going to do it whether you like it or not.

OVERALL COST

We aim to raise $180K USD in $APE to fund a year’s worth of events, covering our talent, technology, production, and marketing budgets.



PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-346-monthly-laughing-ape-stand-up-comedy-show-utility-for-all-ape-holders/19176

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

This proposal aims to launch the ApeCoin Crypto Payment Gateway allowing online stores to easily accept APE token as a preferred payment method.

The ApeCoin Payment Gateway will include an API to connect with other platforms and integrate Shopify and Wordpress payment plugins for merchants and online stores. Offer lower transactions fees for using ApeCoin as a payment method.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

1. Increase the use cases and utility of ApeCoin.
2. Encourage ApeCoin adoption by offering ApeCoin payment options to merchants and online stores
3. Increase participation in the ApeCoin ecosystem.
4. Offer ApeCoin as an a preferred payment method with a low transaction fee of 1%
5. Offer ApeCoin payment options to regular web2 online stores and users.
6. Additional incentives and benefits for ApeCoin communities, eg. discounts, reduced fees, rewards and more.

OVERALL COST

Project Setup Cost Breakdown User and admin software modules = $3 000.00
Wallet installation (6 Coins x $750 ) = $4 500.00
Includes: APE / BTC / ETH / BNB / USDC / USDT
Merchant API, merchant tools & button maker = $2 800.00
2x Online Store Plugins (Shopify, Wordpress) = $3 500.00
Implementation of security mechanisms, ssl certs, etc. = $2 200.00
Testing, UI and refinement of solution = $2 000.00

Total Project Setup Cost = $18 000.00 once off

Monthly Operational Cost Breakdown
Server Hosting = $50.00 p/m
Dedicated Support service = $400.00 p/m
Marketing/ Designs / Promotions Budget = $400.00 p/m
Project Management / Operations = $1 800.00 ( 90 to 100 hours p/m @ $20 per hour )

Project manager rates currently average $40 to $60 per hour in the USA. Rates set at 50% less to reduce AIP costs, times given are an estimate of operational tasks and duties to manage project, handle merchant KYC, onboarding processes and any other tasks associated.

Total Monthly Operations Costs = $2 650.00 per month 12x Monthly Costs = $31 800.00 per annum

Total Grant Request
$49 800.00 USD equivalent in ApeCoin token (Approx. 45 272 APE at $1.10 current price)

Targets:

1. Reach $100 000.00 transaction volume @ 1% = $1 000.00 per month. Month 4
2. Reach $200 000.00 transaction volume @ 1% = $2 000.00 per month. Months 5 to 8
3. Reach $400 000.00 transaction volume @ 1% = $4 000.00 per month. Months 9 to 12 800 Made by Ape stores with $500.00 transactions per month will give us $400 000.00 total per month. Proposal Notes:
4. I have opted to leave out certain extras we could include like Jumpseller and Primer plugins for online stores. These are not currently available as part of the white label solution and development cost is an additional $3500.00 each
5. We can include additional tokens at $750.00 each for wallet installation/integration.
6. The application will not integrate with any banking solutions or credit card providers initially and will utilise crypto wallets to store funds. We would like to launch an ApeCoin credit card
facility in future.
7. Additional features and plugin integrations will be funded via earnings received to continue adding features and functionality to the platform.
8. Monthly reporting will be provided for transparency.
9. We aim to give back to the ApeCoin community via ThankApe and the ApeCoin Innovation Fund initiatives.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-340-apecoin-payment-gateway/18974

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

It costs $9 million to sweep 100 Bored Apes and 200 Mutants. I propose we buy them, hold them in the treasury, and allow game companies to submit proposals requesting them in addition to or in lieu of Apecoin for game prizes and rewards.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

I’d love it if we were in an environment in which there were multiple play-to-earn games with significant prize pools creating Apecoin demand for their mints (assuming powered by Apecoin / Apecoin only mints). I find it hard to think of a better use for $9 million dollars in DAO funds than incentivising new entrants to buy Apecoin to compete for valuable prizes (Ape NFTs).

$9 million dollars was arrived upon after calculating the rough cost to purchase 100 Bored Apes and 200 Mutants. The cost of these NFTs is highly volatile so this AIP specifies a dollar amount to spend rather than a number of NFTs to purchase. The number of Bored Apes and Mutants is proportional to their maximum supply, and large enough to create attractive prize pools in the Apecoin ecosystem.

OVERALL COST

$9 million USD

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-320-the-sweep-for-accelerating-web3-gaming-adoption/17422

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The Bored Ape Gazette is asking the ApeCoin DAO to fund the Bored Ape Gazette for another year to further amplify the DAO and Yugaverse, and enable the Gazette to add weekly Twitter spaces and daily short form animated video content to its output!

Since June 1, 2021, the Bored Ape Gazette has been a part of the Yugaverse, providing daily coverage from the swamp and giving the community a go-to news source across the growing Yuga ecosystem. Over the last year, we have seen the community grow larger with several projects contributing to the Yugaverse such as Applied Primate, Mutant Cartel, and Mocaverse, among others. The Gazette is committed to continuing to build a trusted source of information for this ecosystem for years to come and would love for the paper to be powered by ApeCoin for another year!

Thanks to the ApeCoin DAO’s support of AIP-70 last year, The Bored Ape Gazette was able to expand daily news coverage from 1.5 stories published per day to an average of 4 stories published per day and grow its Twitter audience from 10,000 Followers to nearly 30,000 followers. Today the Gazette averages over 500,000 monthly impressions on Twitter! Along with increased exposure on Twitter, the Gazette has also seen its website viewership go from a few thousand views a month to an average monthly viewership of 13,000! To date, the Gazette has published over 2,200 news articles, 52 weekly newsletter recaps, covered IRL events, live tweeted from important DAO meetings, and reported on important Twitter Space every week! In addition, with funds from last year’s approved AIP-70, the Gazette hired a website designer who has made the website more user-friendly, added a cryptocurrency ticker, an ApeCoin price chart page, and a new community calendar to reflect current and future events and Twitter Spaces!

With the funds requested in this proposal, the Gazette will continue to produce 3-5 Yugaverse/ ApeCoin stories per day, continue its two bi-weekly newsletters (Keeping Tabs On The Lab And The ApeCoin DAO-N Low), add daily animated news segments that will be shared across Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, start a Twitter Space series where the paper will interview builders, and add more amazing features to its website such as a language plug in, Yugaverse timeline, an “on this day in Bored history” section, additional ApeCoin metrics and numbers such as staking analytics, a new email blast campaign that will send subscribers a quick rundown on the swamp, the addition of dark mode, among other things!

With your continued support, the future of the Bored Ape Gazette will be very $Ape-ish and everyone inside and outside the Yugaverse will see a lot more $Ape content!

Here’s how much Ape and Yuga Labs content the Gazette will be putting out with this expansion every month!

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The Bored Ape Gazette currently produces an average of four written articles per day, providing both those within and outside the Yugaverse with a go-to news source for information on all things $Ape! This AIP will empower the Gazette to maintain this level of written output while also enabling the addition of daily short-form video news content that will be shared on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This new video content will reach new audiences who may not have the time to read the Gazette or be familiar with the ecosystem, giving them a chance to learn about all things $Ape and Yuga. This, in turn, will lead to increased exposure for the DAO, expand $Ape’s reach, and make the community better informed!

OVERALL COST

Total: $150,000 USD worth of $Ape:

• Cost Breakdown

**Content Creation For The Year: $120,000 USD. The Gazette will produce at least 1460 articles, 365 animated videos, 48 Twitter Spaces, 26 Keeping Tabs on The Lab Newsletters, and 26 ApeCoin DAO-N Low Newsletters, in the next year. That breaks down to $63.93 per article/video/ newsletter cost basis.

Cost to create news video animations: $18,000 USD

Language plug in: $1200 USD

Additional website building and new Ape analytics $10,000 USD

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-335-bored-ape-gazette-powered-by-apecoin/18124

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

Harnessing the financial strength of the ApeCoin community, this proposal intends to promptly deploy $1.2 million in relief efforts for the hard-hit Lahaina, Maui community. By directing funds to the Maui Humane Society and 100 identified local families devastated by the recent disaster, we can provide immediate, tangible support during this crucial time.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Primarily, this AIP focuses on providing immediate aid to those in desperate need. While secondary benefits like positive PR might emerge, our principal mission remains humanitarian.

OVERALL COST

A total of $1.2 million.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-334-maui-relief-fund/18081

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

“It is in giving that we receive.” - Francis of Assisi

The core of this proposal centers around promoting collaboration for the greater good of humanity and making a positive impact on individuals’ health and happiness.

W3 Labs, recognized for their development of dot ape domains on the Ethereum chain, actively supports the decentralized Apecoin token to facilitate transactions, showcasing their dedication to enhancing the utility of the ape coin community. They provide these domains as a means for individuals to establish their digital identity within the Web3 realm and seamlessly engage with popular decentralized applications (dApps).

As an expression of gratitude, this proposal suggests providing the DAO with relevant domains at no expense, along with a monetary contribution to an organization chosen by the DAO/community.

This proposal is simply about extending a helping hand to the DAO’s compassionate virtue, contributing a little from Labs for societal good, and securing digital identity for DAO as well. W3 Labs proposes to donate $50K from their side and would love the ApeCoin DAO to also match that contribution to a charity of DAO’s and community choice.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Community Goodwill: A donation from W3 Labs, matched by ApeCoin DAO, demonstrates our commitment to charity efforts and philanthropy goals.

• Helping Others: Empowering individuals in their time of need, providing hope for a better future, supported by the leading Web3 community.

• Increased Visibility: Collaborating with renowned organizations boosts global presence.

• Positive PR and Mainstream Attention: Engaging content promotes ApeCoin's values. Enhanced by custom creatives to highlight our actions across social and digital media.

• Transparency and Accountability: Financial Reports ensure trust in the $100,000 deployment in donation(s).

• Enhanced Digital Security and Identity: Free Dot ape domains on Ethereum improve user identity, security, and trust within Web3.

• Existing Use Case for ApeCoin: Dot ape domains powered by the decentralized $apecoin token adds extra utility to the ApeCoin ecosystem.

OVERALL COST

In terms of cost implications, we assure the DAO of our commitment to bear the entirety of the expenses associated with the creation, implementation and operation of this proposal. The DAO's contribution is solely towards matching the $50,000 donation, which will be triggered only after Dot Ape has transferred the equivalent amount to the DAO.

We genuinely believe in the confluence of professionalism, trust, and altruism as we venture into this journey. Looking forward to advancing our shared values in the realm of Web3, and strengthening the spirit of community and compassionate action.

"Thank you for your time and support. We, at W3 Labs, remain dedicated to making a positive impact and welcome your input."

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-298-transforming-lives-with-a-100k-donation-apecoin-dao-and-w3-labs-take-action-for-positive-change/16164

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

The proposal seeks to formalise a process for Special Council to give Directives to make DAO administration more efficient and to enable Special Council to immediately implement improvements to administrative functions of the DAO by Special Council themselves or on receipt of a request from any member or administrative worker of the DAO.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The proposal will benefit the ApecoinDAO as already fully explained above and so also benefit the Apecoin ecosystem as a whole, as the ecosystem will benefit from Directives that can declog the AIP process from administrative related AIPs and that further enables the ApecoinDAO to operate more efficiently.

OVERALL COST

12000 Apecoin as follows - 2000 Apecoin per month for 6 months as compensation for the new drafting position, as more fully set out and described in paragraph 16 of Specifications above, with the Drafter, as described in paragraph 16 of Specifications above, as the grant recipient.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-323-authorise-special-council-to-issue-directives-for-more-efficient-dao-administration/17890

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

ABSTRACT

Apefest is set to take place in Hong Kong, organized by Yuga Labs. This proposal aims to establish and operate Official ApeCoin DAO Booth in HK during Apefest, participate in the upcoming Animoca Brands event, Co-hosting Mocaverse and EliteApes. This booth will serve as an educational and networking platform, strategically aligned with the Apefest, to deepen connections, exchange knowledge, and contribute to the vibrant Web3 community.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Securing an official booth benefits the ApeCoin ecosystem by increasing our visibility in the Hong Kong Web3 community. It fosters knowledge exchange, Animoca Brands’ networking, and collaboration, ultimately driving greater adoption of ApeCoin.

By providing an official booth for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, this summit contributes to a more connected, informed, and empowered Web3 community, thereby catalyzing further adoption of ApeCoin.

OVERALL COST

Total Proposed Funding: 94,500~ $APE, $105,000.00 USD

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-329-official-apecoin-dao-booth-at-animoca-brands-event-in-hk-apefest/18256

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.