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AIP-463: Empowering Otherside Wiki

Disclaimer: Due to the recent approval of AIP-436, all AIPs requesting an allocation denominated over US$250,000 will require a super majority approval of 69% of the total number of votes cast. The Foundation has already begun coordinating to develop our new Snapshot strategy to automate these new decision making guidelines, however, we will ensure compliance with this guideline manually in the interim.

This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

The Otherside-Wiki Team is reaching out to the Apecoin DAO for support in our ongoing operations, as well as in the further development, integration into ApeChain and enhancement of our platform. Our goal is to update Otherside-Wiki to align with contemporary web standards and to significantly enhance the user experience.

Since its inception on May 15th, 2022, following the mint of Otherside, we have been working to improve and evolve the platform. Our coverage and support extend to all developments within Otherside and ApeChain, with our priority being to provide timely updates and serve as a pivotal resource for the community.

Otherside Wiki was developed by our lead developer Frostyz. With additional funding from current investors and ApeCoin DAO, we plan to further expand the platform by bringing on board more developers who have specialized expertise. This expansion will improve our capacity for growth and ensure that the platform can thrive with a more diverse team of developers.

We have developed and enriched the experience for Otherside Users significantly, and also improved the filter experience on marketplaces. Within this we drove additional revenue to Yuga Labs and its partners, provided deep knowledge and data connected to Otherside, and enriched our platform with extensive deep data.

Currently we are the go to platform for Otherside data, marketplace browsing and information. To back this up with figures, last month we reached about 57k unique monthly visitors, which have an average engagement time of 20 minutes each, all completely through organic marketing and natural demand.

image For two years, we have developed Otherside-Wiki at our own expense, without focusing on monetization. Our priority is to provide the best possible information to Otherside participants. In order to realize this and remain independent, financial support came from us, the founders, as well as contributions from Sky is the Limit Ventures and nix.eth.

We integrate and enhance the following topics with our funding request:

  1. General Overhaul of our UI AND UX Design: As we grew our UI and UX has become outdated. We’re planning to modernize it significantly to meet current web standards.

  2. Modern Web Technologies: As we’re expecting a bright future for ApeChain & Otherside, we want to be able to scale for millions of users. We want to have a solid system using current standards such as Laravel & VueJS using serverless scaling technologies so we can focus on building the tech and not maintaining the servers. Using standards also makes sure the website is no longer dependent on a single person.

  3. Tailored Data Streams: Dealing with the large number of projects and news in the Otherside/Apecoin ecosystem can indeed be overwhelming. To address this, our platform is developing a major feature—an entirely personalized Apecoin/Gaming feed. We want to aggregate data and information from various platforms and community initiatives into one coherent stream.
    Users will have the flexibility to customize this feed to align with their specific interests and preferences.

  4. Deep Insights: We will continue to provide and expand our deep data insights into ApeChain and Otherside. Our goal is to support a growing number of games on ApeChain and provide valuable in-depth insights.

  5. Multilingual Support: To better serve the global community, we plan to add support in two of the world’s most widely spoken languages, Chinese and Spanish, in addition to English.

We carefully considered the timing of our AIP application with Apecoin and chose to proceed only when it became truly necessary. Given the unforeseen delays in the launch of Otherside, and the postponement of release dates, we believe now is the critical moment for this support. This funding will ensure the continued development and success of Otherside-Wiki, maintaining our commitment to keeping the platform predominantly free while preparing for a more comprehensive business model post-launch of Otherside.

Note from Agora-Marketplace.eth (SITL Ventures): In the last 2 years we’ve invested around 1,000 ETH in Otherside related assets and also funded together with nix.eth the first 2 years of operation for Otherside-Wiki. Hereby we’re committing another investment of $300,000 USD to cover a part of the development costs. For us it’s a risk to do a follow-up round while seeing Otherside delays. Therefore we would like to see a positive response on this proposal from the community to ensure all together another 2 years of operation + improvements for Otherside-Wiki.

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Partnerships & Integrations

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Faraway
After the acquisition of the assets of Kodamara, Mara and HV-MTL as part of Faraway, we have built a strong partnership with them. Together we have developed a tool that enables users to visualize future points within the Faraway ecosystem.

Otherpage
We have established a crosslinking partnership with Otherpage, enhancing visibility and exposure for both parties across our platforms.

Zharta
As early supporters of Zharta, we have integrated their digital asset rental protocol into our platform. In return, Zharta provides crosslinks from their website to our asset pages.

Inceptive Studio (in progress)
We are partnering with Inceptive Studio to seamlessly integrate our data and feeds into Otherside/Improbable.

Integrations

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  • ApeCoin:
    We provide insights into the DAO and gaming activities related to ApeCoin, particularly within Faraway and Yuga Labs games.

  • Marketplaces:
    Our platform integrates listings from all major marketplaces, including Magic Eden, OpenSea, LooksRare, X2Y2, and the ApeCoin Marketplace.

  • Legends of the Mara / HV-MTL by Yuga Labs:
    We actively support every game developed and published by Yuga Labs. Our platform was the first to offer detailed insights and link on-chain data with in-game data.

Partners

  • Rocketcode:
    Our trusted development partner, providing additional developer resources as needed for various features.

  • Pixelrebel:
    Our go-to partner for graphical implementations and visual enhancements.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Otherside and Apecoin Integration

Otherside will be the cornerstone use case for the Apecoin ecosystem. Our commitment to Apecoin integration not only expands its visibility but also solidifies its utility on our platform. As we roll out premium tools and features, we will exclusively use Apecoin as our accepted currency.

By supporting us, the Apecoin DAO & Community will benefit in several ways:

  1. Apecoin as Currency:
    With the introduction of advanced features and tools, all microtransactions within our platform will utilize Apecoin, particularly for transactions related to our data feed.

  2. ApeChain as Platform:
    Within the rollout of ApeChain, we will be one of the first DAPPs to actively support ApeChain.

  3. Game Integration:
    We will actively support and integrate games that have achieved significant popularity, further enhancing our platform’s ecosystem.

  4. Merge of Data:
    Our personalized Apecoin/Gaming Feed will consolidate data from various platforms and community initiatives into a single, streamlined personalized user experience.

By increasing the adoption and utility of Apecoin, our platform will not only serve as a dynamic showcase for the potential of Apecoin but will also motivate other developers and platforms to adopt Apecoin.

This could lead to an expanded user base with increased visibility to people outside of the current Apecoin ecosystem. This symbiotic relationship not only enables further growth of our platform but also drives the Apecoin ecosystem to broader adoption.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $715,000 - to be paid in $APE

Sky is the Limit Ventures has committed additional $300k for development upon approval of the AIP. (Total Budget: $1,015,000)

Enhancement of the Platform Design and further Product Development: $680k (1) (2)

  • Design UI & UX: $45k
  • Framework Improvements & Integration: $265k
  • Smart Contract & Internal + External Audit: $80k
  • New Features: $160k
  • Adaptive Operations: $130k

Infrastructure & Maintenance Costs: $120k (1)

  • Hosting Costs: $60,000
  • Maintenance: $30,000
  • Licenses & third-party services: $30,000

Marketing & Business Development: $100k

  • Business Development & Partnerships: $60,000
  • Marketing & Community Engagement: $40,000

Operations & Contingency Funds: $90k (1)

  • Operations: $50,000
  • Contingency Fund: $40,000

Legal & Compliance: $25 (1) The budget proposal covers our maintenance, infrastructure and development costs for the next 2 years. (2) $300k are covered by SITL Ventures.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-463-empowering-otherside-wiki/24467

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.

This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.

For
124,823 votes
4 months ago

AIP-369: Empowering ApeCoin Sub-communities with Fundraising on Twitter via IDriss

ABSTRACT

IDriss is an open-source protocol and browser extension (75k+ weekly users) that seamlessly integrates Twitter with the web3 world by linking public wallet addresses to Twitter usernames. Through their Chrome extension, IDriss enables Twitter users to natively send and receive crypto, including the facilitation of perpetual donations. IDriss proposes to integrate with ApeCoin DAO to introduce a mechanism for perpetual donations, greatly benefiting ApeCoin’s vast sub-communities. By linking public wallet addresses to Twitter usernames through IDriss, these sub-communities can seamlessly launch and manage donation campaigns directly on Twitter.

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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
  • Facilitate fundraising through perpetual donations, supporting sub-communities.
  • Humanize interactions, strengthening community bonds.

ApeCoin’s sub-communities are the backbone of its ecosystem. IDriss offers a solution to facilitate seamless and continuous fundraising directly on Twitter, fostering community support and financial growth. Example initiatives facilitated through the IDriss browser extension:

OVERALL COST

The allowlisting of IDriss will be done at no cost. ApeCoin DAO’s Twitter account, their sub-communities, and all delegates will be allowlisted for free.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-369-empowering-apecoin-sub-communities-with-fundraising-on-twitter-via-idriss/19713

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.

Abstain
106,567 votes
10 months ago

AIP-374: Healthcare Utility for holders of $APE and BAYC/Otherside NFTs with $APE liquidity sinks 

ABSTRACT

This proposal seeks to create Healthcare Utility for holders of $APE as well as relevant Yuga ecosystem NFTs (BAYC/MAYC/BAKC, Kodas, and Otherdeeds) and bootstrap a web 3 digital health platform that will accept payments in $Ape.

Utility will be in the form of dedicated asynchronous medical advice for all relevant holders using a platform that will take the form of a reddit-meets-medium for healthcare, using a mix of medical Q&A and long-form content articles moderated by verified doctors and health sciences academics for individuals to optimize their personal wellness or enhance their health. The supply-side of this platform (verified doctors and health sciences academics) will be populated at the outset in partnership with a medical clinic registered in Singapore, one of the world’s top health systems. They will provide medical advice to relevant beneficiaries outlined in this proposal to pilot the initial front-end of the product with a gradual increase in their daily clinical hours (as a cost-saving measure proposed by the community during feedback, for the clinical hours to increase in tandem with projected adoption of healthcare utility).

Please see detailed ABSTRACT of AIP-374

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

This proposal will yield multiple benefits to the $APE coin ecosystem over the course of this 2-year project;

  1. Increased $APE coin buy pressure with options for discounted payments within the healthcare utility ecosystem in $APE, whereby any individual can access teleconsultation or other virtual services in the platform by making payment in $APE
  2. Reduced circulating $APE through implementation of liquidity sinks including;
  • benefits for $APE holders/stakers to encourage long-term holding, as well as
  • a commitment from our team to stake 50% of all our platform profit as apecoin $APE for a minimum of 5-years to keep our platform incentives aligned with that of apecoin DAO.
  1. Utility for $APE holders/stakers based on the 3-month average (3MA) amount of $APE held/staked from their wallets - in the form of;
  • Minimum 50 $APE: Free asynchronous medical Q&A in a publicly visible digital forum with verified medical doctors and health sciences academics to optimize their personal wellness or enhance their health, medical advice, patient navigation, illness support, second opinions, and the like.
  • Minimum 2,000 $APE: FOC synchronous appointment-based private teleconsultations once a year for medical advice, patient navigation, illness support, second opinions, and the like based on jurisdictional approvals
  • Minimum 5,000 $APE: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a quarter as above
  • Minimum 10,000 $APE: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a month as above
  • Minimum 40,000 $APE: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a week as above
  1. Utility token-gated for relevant Yuga NFT holders from the product launch in the form of;
  • Holder of any Yuga NFT: Free asynchronous medical Q&A in a publicly visible digital forum with verified medical doctors and health sciences academics to optimize their personal wellness or enhance their health, medical advice, patient navigation, illness support, second opinions, and the like.
  • Holder of Otherdeed NFT: FOC synchronous appointment-based private teleconsultations once a year for medical advice, patient navigation, illness support, second opinions, and the like based on jurisdictional approvals
  • Holder of Bored Ape Kennel Club (BAKC) NFT: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a quarter as above
  • Holder of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) or Koda NFTs: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a month as above
  • Holder of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT: FOC teleconsultation appointment once a week as above
OVERALL COST

USD$1800000 (1.8M, denominated in ApeCoin) to fund the initial 24 Months of the project, broken down in terms of expenses as follows:

Expenses (Total 1800000) Software engineering team: $820000

  • Inclusive CTO/Full stack developer, designer, and software engineer 2 using scrum methodology Marketing expenses: $175000
  • Digital Marketing lead/Community manager $80000/year
  • Social media marketing/content boosting: $15000 Professional services (Business incorporation, accounting and legal): $70,000
  • Legal in particular will be costly to draft the T&Cs to provide coverage of international users, regulatory guidelines for telehealth, as well as data privacy guidelines for health data transactions on chain. Outsourced clinical services (every day including PH/holiday or weekends): $735000
  • General practitioner coverage ($150/hr): $605250
Total hours by gradual increase: 3(180) + 5(185) + 7 (365) = 4035
  • Specialists/surgical healthcare provider coverage ($500/hr): $130000
Total hours for weekday coverage: 2 (130) = 260

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-374-healthcare-utility-for-holders-of-ape-and-bayc-otherside-nfts-with-ape-liquidity-sinks/19764

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.

Against
106,567 votes
10 months ago

AIP-380: Swamp Gaming: Let’s pave the road to onboard millions of gamers 

ABSTRACT

We are requesting $492,000 to establish Swamp Gaming as a premiere gaming entertainment brand. In return, the ApeCoin DAO will receive a 5% stake in our company, along with a 20% share of the revenue. This will be accomplished by transforming Kungarna into a mass proliferation and onboarding vehicle for the ApeCoin DAO ecosystem. With a commitment to self sustainability we will be utilizing tried and true methods for revenue generation which have been successful for Kungarna over the last 7 years. We look forward to the opportunity of onboarding the next million ApeCoin fans.

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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

We firmly believe that we can contribute to bringing unparalleled coverage, viewership, and attention to the ApeCoin ecosystem, with the goal of onboarding creators and gamers.

In 2023 our creators and gamers boasted a collective following of more than 32.2 million fans, garnering an impressive 2.7 billion views. As we venture into 2024, we have assembled a strong roster and are planning a huge expansion!

The rebranding of Kungarna into Swamp Gaming is set to propel our community to the forefront of the gaming industry, instantly establishing us as one of the largest gaming brands on a global scale. Our combined reach will encompass millions of followers and generate billions of views across our rebranded social media platforms, marking a significant milestone in ApeCoin DAO’s journey to metaverse and gaming.

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OVERALL COST

Editors & Designers: $30,000 Swamp House: $99,000 Operational Costs: $113,000 Gaming events: $40,000 Creators & Gamers: $110,000 Swamp Gaming Ownership: $100,000

Total:$492,000

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-380-swamp-gaming-let-s-pave-the-road-to-onboard-millions-of-gamers/19985

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.

For
106,567 votes
10 months ago

ApeChain: Selection of proponent to build ApeChain

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.

AIP-377: A-Team; Optimism
102,331 votes
10 months ago

AIP-375: Bored Brewing, $APE on Consumer Beverages and $APE Taproom - AIP Resubmission

ABSTRACT

tl;dr - After overwhelming support and some feedback to improve, Bored Brewing wants to be the first AIP to give equity back to the DAO.

We want to spread the word of ApeCoin by integrating $APE into the packaging of our beer and through explosive growth of our Made By Apes launch partner brand. This will include creating an $APE coin beer, QR codes on all cans and gamified educational content about the DAO and $APE, Web3 Gaming partnerships & sponsorships, and building out Distribution in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia, as well as a Bored Brewing Clubhouse/Taproom IRL and in The OTHERSIDE. You may even recognize us from Apefest as we were able to source production and manufacture beer that was provided to attendees at this year's Apefest in Hong Kong!

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

  1. We will work with the DAO and legal to give back 2% of equity to the DAO. This first of it’s kind give back will usher in the next wave of AIP’s and set the stage for true value creation within the DAO amplified by the marketing impact through branding, education and culture driven social content and sharing. By taking this on, Bored Brewing will lay the difficult, but exciting groundwork for giving back to the DAO.

  2. We will be spreading knowledge about $APE coin to less crypto native people who enjoy drinking beer. We believe that $APE can become a currency for the digital revolution and we want to be a small part of spreading the name to a demographic thirsty for this type of knowledge outside of the crypto community.

  3. We will sponsor partnered events and share the $APE coin brand across other relevant crypto/nft communities. The goal is to market the coin and share the background and goals of the DAO for the future.

OVERALL COST

149,696 $APE Tokens

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-375-bored-brewing-ape-on-consumer-beverages-and-ape-taproom-aip-resubmission/20454/1

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.

Against
147,104 votes
1 year ago

AIP-321: Founders Circle Powered by ApeCoin

ABSTRACT:

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This proposal aims to establish a global presence for ApeCoin DAO by strategically setting up 3 offices in diverse locations worldwide. The ApeCoin DAO Founders Circle is an exclusive space and event hub designed to support early-stage blockchain and DeFi startups and promote ApeCoin DAO by educating the local tech communities about our vision and processes. This initiative includes access to online educational resources, 1:1 sessions, networking opportunities, exclusive invitations to IRL events, and access to ApeCoin DAO’s community and investor network. The benefits of funding this initiative include establishing ApeCoinDAO as a hub for early-stage startup founders and entrepreneurs, building a strong network of like-minded individuals, and increasing the visibility and reach of the organization in DAO’s selected markets.

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These offices will serve as dynamic showcases for ApeCoin DAO, embodying a proactive approach to engage and educate local communities on pivotal topics such as $APE, the metaverse, and web3.

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In addition to the physical and digital activities hub we will offer at ApeCoin DAO Founders Circle, a platform to streamline our operations. This website will allow ApeCoin DAO members (via wallet) to access co-working spaces and participate in events through the use of tags, as well as the founders or guests. With this website, we aim to make it easier for individuals to make the most of our activities and services. The website will also have an education hub where users can access helpful materials, videos, and slides to continue their learning journey at their own pace.

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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The ApeCoin DAO Founders Circle holds transformative potential that directly aligns with the objectives of DAO vote AIP-259. This initiative strategically reinforces the proposed impact within selected markets by establishing offices and operational hubs in those markets. The initiative contributes to significant realization in selected markets, elevating brand visibility, onboarding Web2 to Web3, and fostering long-term growth for ApeCoin.

Selected Market Penetration

The Founders Circle's approach of opening worldwide offices and operational hubs aligns perfectly with the intention to create significant impact in the selected markets identified by AIP-259: Language and Market Focus for ApeCoin DAO in 2024-2025. This strategic alignment ensures that the ecosystem's presence is not only felt but also deeply integrated into these markets, effectively amplifying our reach and influence.

Promoting ApeCoin DAO

The initiative's inclusion of showcasing the ApeCoin DAO logo on buildings in the selected markets further elevates our brand visibility and reputation. By creating localized touchpoints, it introduces the organization's values, technologies, and services to a broader audience, positioning ApeCoin DAO as a leading entity within the metaverse.

Onboarding Web2 to Web3

The Founders Circle serves as a bridge for Web2 communities looking to enter the Web3 world. It provides a localized, supportive environment for tech companies and startups to learn about web3, NFTs, and blockchain technology, and our DAO facilitating a smooth transition into the crypto space.

Long-Term Growth and Expansion

The multi-year timeline of the Founders Circle’s operations further enhances the lasting impact outlined in AIP-259. By establishing a continuous presence, we can cultivate enduring relationships with local investors, startups, and communities, contributing to the sustained growth and influence sought by the DAO.

OVERALL COST

9M $APE for 2024-2027, to be provided in tranches via a mechanism to be determined together with the APE Foundation at a later date.**

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PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-321-founders-circle-powered-by-apecoin/12417

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.

Against
147,104 votes
1 year ago

AIP-368: ApeChain - A zk-Powered Polygon Layer-2 to Support ApeCoin Growth

ABSTRACT

Polygon Labs proposes that ApeCoin DAO launch and maintain its own zero-knowledge powered Layer-2 (“zk-L2”) with the Polygon Chain Development Kit (“CDK”) to accelerate the growth and development of the ApeCoin ecosystem.

This proposal includes (1) the launch of a dedicated ApeCoin zk-L2 chain (“ApeChain”) built and maintained by Gateway.fm, a premier rollup as a service (“RaaS”) provider that builds Web3 infrastructure and tooling products with advisory support from Polygon Labs and oversight of such building and maintenance to be conducted by the ApeCoin DAO Foundation and (2) ecosystem collaboration with Polygon Labs to help stimulate the growth of ApeCoin-integrated projects (experiences, entertainment, games and consumer applications) and ApeChain-related public goods (middleware, marketplaces, and necessary infrastructure).

As contemplated under “Gateway.fm as RaaS Provider and Architecture Considerations” below, ApeChain will be fully owned, governed and run under the patronage of the ApeCoin DAO community with 100% of all revenue, including sequencer fees or any potential Native Yield (defined below), accruing to the ApeCoin DAO and ApeCoin Validators (defined below). No AIP Idea is inherently linked to this AIP and all AIP Ideas–design architecture or otherwise–not explicitly covered within this AIP (e.g., a separate “ApeChain token” launch/airdrop or a development fund from the ApeCoin DAO treasury to help stimulate the growth of ApeCoin-integrated projects and ApeChain-related public goods) is not precluded from this ApeChain implementation but instead is left to the community (e.g., through subsequent AIPs by ApeCoin community members) even in cases where Polygon Labs does not believe it would be in the best interests of APE holders.



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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The ApeCoin community has been aware that ApeCoin “will need to migrate to its own chain in order to properly scale” since these very words were tweeted by Yuga Labs nearly 18 months ago. Indeed, Yuga Labs went on to “encourage the [ApeCoin] DAO to start thinking in this direction.” While ApeCoin DAO voted on AIP-41 to keep ApeCoin within the Ethereum ecosystem, the question of an ApeCoin-specific chain is open and remains ripe for decision.

Here’s where this AIP comes in: to propose a dedicated ApeChain, using Polygon CDK, an open source toolset developers can use to launch their own zk-powered L2 on Ethereum with little friction and an emphasis on modularity, built and maintained by Gateway.fm with advisory support from Polygon Labs and oversight by the ApeCoin DAO Foundation.

As detailed below under “Platforms and Technologies,” ApeChain will provide ApeCoin DAO and its members potential sequencer fees and staking rewards for network validators while solving the scaling issue mentioned above. In other words, this chain will provide dedicated, ultra-premium and inexpensive blockspace for ApeCoin DAO-affiliated and/or -incubated experiences, entertainment, games and consumer applications that will ultimately bring not only more users into the ApeCoin ecosystem, but also additional activity and creation of all types of value (content, assets, data and the like).

Polygon CDK has seen great adoption already. Chains being developed using Polygon CDK and core contributors thereto include X1 (built by OKX), Immutable zkEVM, NEAR zkWASM, Gnosis Pay, Capx, Palm Network, Astar zkEVM, Canto and Celestia (for data availability), among others. This is because Polygon CDK offers the highest degree of flexibility in scaling Ethereum while also remaining maximally secure.

ApeCoin DAO's stated mission is to “empower a decentralized community building at the forefront of web3.” Via $APE, ApeCoin DAO will build and support “a decentralized protocol layer for community-led initiatives that drive culture forward into the metaverse."

ApeChain will provide the ApeCoin DAO with an efficient and secure execution environment upon which ApeCoin DAO projects can be built to help realize this mission. As a result, by virtue of ApeCoin DAO gaining composability and interoperability with the entire modular suite of Polygon solutions (including Polygon PoS, which will soon be upgraded to a zkEVM Validium, Polygon zkEVM, Polygon Miden and various customizable L2 permutations using the CDK, together “Polygon Architecture”), the ApeCoin ecosystem will be primed for tremendous growth.

With thousands of dApps and millions of daily transactions, the Polygon Architecture is by far the most robust and stable Ethereum L2 scaling solution. With ApeCoin already bridged onto Polygon PoS, it is already available to be used by all dApps across Polygon Architecture – including for gas and staking in relation to dApps built on the proposed ApeChain (see “Platforms and Technologies” below).

It is well-documented that mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and Web3 is underway, and the Polygon Architecture is helping to bring blockchain to “Internet-scale.” This is across verticals and use cases, including gaming (Square Enix), loyalty rewards (Starbucks), phygital goods and co-creation (Nike), digital avatars (Reddit), self-expression and identity (L’Oreal) and the most adopted Web3-native use cases (from defi, like Uniswap and Aave, to the open metaverse, like Sandbox and Decentraland). As such, the Polygon Architecture is the most well-suited ecosystem for ApeCoin DAO to launch “community-led initiatives that drive culture forward into the metaverse” and Polygon Labs is the most well-suited entity to help ApeCoin DAO to stimulate the growth of ApeCoin-integrated projects and ApeChain-related public goods.

OVERALL COST

As laid out in the preceding sections of this AIP, we estimate that the costs for building, deploying and maintaining ApeChain for one year, will be a maximum of $200,000 USD. None of these expenses would be paid to Polygon Labs or any affiliate of Polygon Labs. Instead, they would be used to pay Gateway.fm and its infrastructure costs.

Once ApeChain is built, deployed and maintained, the DAO (as a self-governing entity) will decide for itself how it will fund and maintain ApeChain in subsequent years. Possibilities include negotiating with the Gateway.fm on a contract extension or fielding proposals from community members with sufficient expertise who are willing to contribute to ApeChain’s maintenance, for example.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-368-apechain-a-zk-powered-polygon-layer-2-to-support-apecoin-growth/19308

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.

Against
147,104 votes
1 year ago

AIP-315: Formation of the Steering Committee and Publish Language and Market Focus Strategy for 2024-2025

ABSTRACT

This proposal aims to establish and operate an expert steering committee within ApeCoin DAO to lead the process of formulating a language and market focus strategy for 2024-2025. The steering committee will play a crucial role in prioritizing specific markets, optimizing resources, and incentivizing proposals that align with the chosen selected markets.

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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The benefit of this proposal is the implementation of the approval AIP-259. AIP-259 bring several benefits:

1. Strategic resource allocation

AIP-259 allows for effective allocation of resources by concentrating efforts on selected markets, ensuring optimal use of available resources.

2. Clear direction

AIP-259 provides a clear sense of direction, fostering community cohesion and enabling individuals to align their efforts with the DAO's goals.

3. Enhanced impact of AIPs

The focused approach of AIP-259 enables AIPs to address specific needs, challenges, and opportunities within targeted regions or demographics.

4. Optimal Impact and Influence

AIP-259 establishing a stronger presence and gaining influence within selected markets, leading to increased market adoption, partnerships, and growth.

5. Efficient Decision-Making

AIP-259 provides a clear framework for decision-making. It ensures that AIPs are aligned with the selected markets, avoiding dilution of efforts across multiple markets.

6. Coordinated Market Expansion

ApeCoin DAO can optimize its resources, increase market penetration, foster inclusivity, achieve significant impact, and streamline decision-making processes.

OVERALL COST

$0 - 60,000.00 USD

OPTION A: Internal Steering Committee: $0 USD - $22,000.00 USD

OPTION A1 - Community Committee: 22,000.00 USD

Chairman ($4,000.00 USD)

6 Members ($18,000.00 USD/ $3,000.00 USD each)

OR

OPTION A2 - Foundation Committee: 0 USD

2 Members from Ape Foundation would be able to opt-in

2 Members from Special Council would be able to opt-in

1 Member, AIP-259 Author

OR

OPTION B: External Consulting Company: $60,000.00 USD - (OFFER DISCOUNT USD)

The cost will be given as a percentage discount from an amount of $60,000.00 USD (including VAT as much as applicable), which is the maximum amount the DAO is willing to pay for the performance of all services specified in section "Scope" above.

Option B1 - L+R (Levin+Riegner): $54,000.00 USD

L+R Proposal - Option B1|attachment (511.5 KB)

OR

Option B2 - Web3 Studios: $12,000.00 USD

Web3 Studios Proposal - Option B2|attachment (736.0 KB)

OR

Option B3 - BDC Consulting: $60,000.00 USD

BDC Consulting Proposal - Option B3.pdf|attachment (22.1 MB)

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-315-formation-of-the-steering-committee-and-publish-language-and-market-focus-strategy-for-2024-2025/16206

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.

Option A2
177,404 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Governance Working Group Steward Elections - Term Beginning January 2024

ABSTRACT

The election process for the ApeCoin Governance Working Group was established in AIP-239, which outlines the process for an equal and fair opportunity to be elected as a Governance Working Group Steward. These 5 candidates were selected from the conclusion of the nomination process. In this vote, the top candidate will be elected as Steward of the Governance Working Group. The term shall begin 1 January 2024 and will last for one (1) year.

OVERALL COST

Each Governance Working Group Steward shall receive compensation as stated in AIP-317, or $9,000.00 of ApeCoin equivalent each month for the length of the current Governance Working Group budget, which expires at the end of February 2024.

ELECTION CANDIDATES

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

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

PROPOSAL

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

Link to AIP-239: Working Group Guidelines & The Governance Working Group Charter: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-239-working-group-guidelines-the-governance-working-group-charter/11462

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.

BigBull
147,104 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO - Special Council Elections - Term Beginning January 2024

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.

BoredApeG
147,104 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Marketing and Communications Working Group Steward Elections - Term Beginning January 2024

ABSTRACT

The election process for the Marketing and Communications Working Group Stewards was established by AIP-246 and AIP-347, which outlines a process for community members to apply for Steward of the Marketing and Communications Working Group. These 5 candidates were selected from the conclusion of the nomination process. In this vote, the top 2 will be elected as Stewards of the Marketing and Communications Working Group. The term shall begin January 1st, 2024 and will last for one (1) year.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION CANDIDATES Listed in alphabetical order

linstro.eth: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/linstro-eth-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20242

LOR3LORD: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/lor3lord-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20232

popil: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/popil-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20235

shotgun.tobi: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/shotgun-tobi-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20245

TheFatherOfAllStorms: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thefatherofallstorms-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20240

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-marketing-and-communications-working-group-steward-term-beginning-january-2024/19794

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.

linstro.eth
146,735 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Metaverse Working Group Steward Elections - Term Beginning January 2024

ABSTRACT

The election 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. These 5 candidates were selected from the conclusion of the nomination process. In this vote, the top 2 will be elected as Stewards of the Metaverse Working Group. The term shall begin January 1st, 2024 and will last for one (1) year.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION CANDIDATES Listed in alphabetical order

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

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

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

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

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.

Dim
146,735 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Special Council Nominees - Term Beginning January 2024

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.

146,735 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Governance Steward Nominees - Term Beginning January 2024

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.

146,735 votes
1 year ago

AIP-339: ApeCoin AI Remix Contest

ABSTRACT

The following proposal presents a new mobile and web based music platform that empowers collectors to easily create music and content with a AI companion NFT on the Korus platform. Pixelynx, in partnership with renowned stars deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin have supported Pixelynx in building this platform which is now powered by a growing library of licensed content and AI models from iconic and emerging artists and record labels.

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Our vision is to create a new economy for the music industry that helps artists, fans and collectors build real value together.

We believe music is a powerful medium to build community and unlock new forms of expression and growth. ApeCoin DAO is at the forefront of building a new economy that puts creators and collectors first! Music is evolving and new ways of creating, releasing and monetising music are here. The Korus platform has been designed to create a fairer way for artists, fans and collectors to grow the value of the music industry together by blurring the lines between music, gaming, AI and Web3. Korus AI companion owners can remix and even release AI generative songs in collaboration with their favourite artists, labels, brands and communities.

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This proposal presents ApeCoin holders the opportunity to benefit from exclusive ApeCoin tailored features that will deliver interactive music experiences across the metaverse and beyond. Korus was built to revolutionise the way music is collected, created, performed, monetised and shared. The Korus x ApeCoin DAO partnership aims to bring new music artists into the Yugaverse and support the ecosystem by enabling cutting edge music creation utility that is fueled by $APEcoin.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
  • A new $APEcoin utility is established
  • Opportunity to win $APEcoin prizes
  • Opportunity to win Music NFT’s
  • Exclusive KORUS features token gated for $APEcoin holders
  • Exclusive access to Artist DNA from renowned artists such as deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin
  • Exclusive artistic outputs for $APEcoin holders only
OVERALL COST

*$100.000 $APE for the competition reward pool. All $ape added to the reward pool will be used as rewards for those that participate in this campaign.

Music NFT prizes and All other costs (Ape.Kor NFT production and distribution, new functionalities in the system, marketing, community activations) will be handled by Pixelynx.

*Please note, we are open to feedback and discussion around the competition reward pool amount, we see this as a great incentive to provoke creative participation but seek collaborative understanding here from Apecoin DAO’s perspective also.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-339-apecoin-ai-remix-contest/18259

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.

Against
146,735 votes
1 year ago

AIP-336: PR Agency for ApeCoin-funded Projects and immersion targeting 

ABSTRACT
  • Found a group of connectors (PR) to interconnect and build stories that re-educate the mainstream and connect to big brands, that talk directly to the Bored Ape ecosystem and the ApeCoin community and its funded projects.
  • Give builders the option to expand their offerings through targeted connections from a group of people with PR expertise, free of charge.
  • We will work with builders, the brand, and the ecosystem to drive, connect, and convey construction more expansively.
  • These connections are interconnected to different areas, opening up primordial constructions, our connection line is very wide, considering large Tier A communications such as Vogue, Forbes, BBC, and TIME.
  • Individual connections are also being put on the agenda, for builds from the team itself, such as connecting the collaboration between ApeCoin and Fortnite shortly.
  • It is essential for voters to read the comments on the proposal, where many of their common questions may have already been addressed.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The best way to tell the ApeCoin story is through targeted communication through its community and funded projects. The substance of the proposals is ApeCoinDAO’s most compelling and accessible narratives.

OVERALL COST

90.000 ApeCoin, to be provide and cover administration, compensation and fees for the next 3 months of the data detailed in the proposal.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-336-pr-agency-for-apecoin-funded-projects-and-immersion-targeting/17596

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.

Against
146,735 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Metaverse Steward Nominees - Term Beginning January 2024

ABSTRACT

The nomination process for the Marketing and Communications Working Group Stewards was established by AIP-246 and AIP-347, which outlines a process for community members to apply for Steward of the Marketing and Communications 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 Marketing and Communications Working Group Steward election vote that will take place from December 7th until December 14th.

OVERALL COST

None

ELECTION NOMINEES

Listed in alphabetical order

linstro.eth: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/linstro-eth-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20242

LOR3LORD: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/lor3lord-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20232

pequelord: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/pequelord-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20247

popil: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/popil-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20235

shotgun.tobi: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/shotgun-tobi-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20245

TheFatherOfAllStorms: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/thefatherofallstorms-marketing-communications-wg-nomination-1-2024/20240

PROPOSAL

Link to the Nomination Announcement:

https://forum.apecoin.com/t/nomination-announcement-marketing-and-communications-working-group-steward-term-beginning-january-2024/19794

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.

146,058 votes
1 year ago

ApeCoin DAO – Marketing and Communications Steward Nominees - Term Beginning January 2024

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.

146,058 votes
1 year ago

AIP-349: ApeCoin Events Hub on cryptoevents.xyz 

ABSTRACT

There is currently a gap between the NFT/creative/community crowd & and the developer, builder & investor crowd within the crypto community.

A dedicated section for ApeCoin holders and lurkers within Cryptoevents.xyz will promote ApeCoin-related events and bring an understanding of the different ApeCoin initiatives.

This AIP provides for $20,000 in APE to build a custom ApeCoin events sheet within Cryptoevents.xyz, ApeCoin logo display based on RSVP’d ApeCoin holders. The custom designed ApeCoin section will help the ApeCoin community increase reach beyond “the NFT crowd” to other audiences within crypto. This initiative will further ApeCoin’s visibility and relevance within the broader web3 ecosystem.

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Success will be measured by the volume of ApeCoin related events and traffic cryptoevents.xyz brings back to the ApeCoin community.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The implementation of ApeCoin Events Hub on Cryptoevents.xyz offers a number of benefits to the ApeCoin Ecosystem:

  • Exposure to a brand new crypto audience: By integrating with an existing web3 platform with an existing audience, ApeCoin events will be more exposed to newcomers and more likely to gain meaningful adoption. After all, cryptoevents.xyz website visitors are crypto native, which makes them the perfect ApeCoin target audience
  • Increased engagement with existing members: ApeCoin holders will have a centralized hub to discover, participate in, or host ApeCoin events that advance web3 culture.
  • Easy discovery for non-holders, who will be able to access this page and learn more about ApeCoin and its initiatives. It is critical such a page is not token-gated and easy to access in order to increase ApeCoin’s reach.
  • The ApeCoin logo will be automatically be displayed on all major events where at least one ApeCoin holder is present, further providing an ongoing reminder that ApeCoin is an important participant not just in DAOs & NFTs, but also in the web3 builder ecosystem, attracting new collaborations and investors.
  • Encourage more collaboration between various segments of the web3 economy. By furthering the exposure of the ApeCoin community to a broader and more diverse crypto audience, this proposal will also indirectly help other ApeCoin initiatives, like the ETHGlobal sponsorships. For many crypto developers, cryptoevents.xyz is the best source of information on upcoming ETHGlobal hackathons. Through this partnership, ApeCoin’s participation will be further highlighted.
  • Accurate insights on who ApeCoin holders are and thus how to best serve them, because Cryptoevents.xyz allows attendees to RSVP to events with their Twitter socials

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OVERALL COST

In summary, the creation of a dedicated events page for ApeCoin holders on cryptoevents.xyz, as well as the prominent display of the ApeCoinDAO logo as a company attending main events will benefit the ApeCoin community by enhancing visibility, fostering engagement, and promoting cross-community collaboration within the web3 ecosystem.

We respectfully request a grant of $20,000 from the ApeCoin community to support this initiative, which aligns seamlessly with ApeCoin’s mission and values.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-349-apecoin-events-hub-on-cryptoevents-xyz/18858

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.

Against
146,058 votes
1 year ago

AIP-372: Enable AIP Voting During Elections 

ABSTRACT

AIP-138 Established the following during elections:

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This proposal would remove this requirement, thus enabling any AIP ready for vote during this (and any) period to be posted regardless of election cadence.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Equality: Each author deserves the opportunity to have their proposal put up for vote when ready. AIP voting need not be purposefully delayed due to election season.

OVERALL COST

0 ApeCoin.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-372-enable-aip-voting-during-elections/19950

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.

For
146,058 votes
1 year ago

AIP-364: The Battle for Goblin Town - A Bored Game 

ABSTRACT

We are near completion for an on-chain strategy game inspired by Settlers of Catan, titled “The Battle for Goblin Town.”

See Twitterimage Actual gameplay footage. Image shows resource tiles, settlements, roads and in-progress battles

BFGT combines the joy and nostalgia of a tabletop experience with the ownership and utility of web3, with a strategic decision-making system driven by economic game theory.

Our initial plan was to independently launch the game in a more open manner but after discussions with key ApeCoin DAO members it became clear that our game could provide significant value to this community by making it exclusive to ApeCoin.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Our intention with this AIP is to create an economically self-sustaining video game that lives on for a long time. We see this game providing real utility and enjoyment to the ApeCoin DAO and ApeCoin holders while introducing new users to the ApeCoin Ecosystem.

  • DAO REVENUE:
-15% of the mint and ongoing game revenue will be returned directly to the ApeCoin DAO.
-15% of ApeCoin generated during mint and ongoing game revenue will be burned (that is, transferred to a dead address, effectively removing it from circulation and reducing the supply). This creates what we believe is the first true ApeCoin Sink.
-20% of ongoing game revenue will go towards supporting future prize pool (or burn).
  • VOTER AIRDROP: Voters who vote on this proposal will receive an airdrop of NFT Chests at a rate of 1 crate per 1,000 votes). Chests contain gameplay pieces: screelings, bosses, structures and cards. These pieces are NFTs that can either be used in-game or traded. Regarding the airdrop, the original holders will receive the crates, NOT the people they have delegated their ApeCoin to. To address this we will use the karma api to track delegates https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/26295147/2s93RTPrfg
  • $APE EXCLUSIVE: $APE will be used exclusively as the as the currency for minting and any non-resource purchases to buy into the game
  • For example: during gameplay, $APE can be used to buy card packs (card previews below)

THE MINT The mint will be a 72 hour “open edition” to get crates for your initial game pieces. (Only one crate is required to play, but we expect most users will want to start with multiple crates).

Expand the ApeCoin gaming ecosystem

  • Establish another strong Web3 game in the ApeCoin ecosystem
  • Provide diversity to the ecosystem by releasing a new genre of Web3 game
  • Growth in community through new players, cross-promotion with other ApeCoin games, and improved user retention

Marketing

  • Improve brand visibility and attract a wider audience
  • Extend ApeCoin to a new demographic of players
  • Use of ApeCoin mark The Battle for Goblin Town is directly aligned with the APE Community’s vision to be the foundation of Web3 culture through gaming, arts, and entertainment. We designed a game that embodies Web3 culture by focusing on the following goals:

Engaging and Fun

  • The main motivation for developing The Battle for Goblin Town was to produce an entertaining, engaging, and social game. Never. Be. Bored.
  • We wanted to capture the same feeling that you get from playing any classic tabletop board game with your friends and family. A family that games together, stays together!
  • The core game loop is simple: Take over Goblin Town!
  • Players may accomplish this in many different ways, from forming alliances with their closest friends, negotiating trades with their neighbors, and taking calculated risks to expand your territory or destroy your enemies’ territories. 
Innovation
  • On-chain gaming
    • NFT integration to provide true ownership of game assets
  • New gaming genre that combines strategy, social interaction, and “yield-farming”-style mechanisms

Play-to-Earn Mechanics

  • Collectors
    • Unique and various rarity NFT collections between Goblin Bosses and Screelings (see photos below)
  • Competitors
    • Establish prize pool to reward top players after each season
  • Opportunist
    • Players may take advantage of economic opportunities on secondary markets by landing rare Bosses and Screelings, or farming booster packs
OVERALL COST

TOTAL: $2m (USD) in ApeCoin

  • 1.5m (USD) in ApeCoin
  • 500k (USD) in ApeCoin to be distributed as a prize pool across the first 3 seasons.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-364-the-battle-for-goblin-town-a-bored-game/19537

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.

Against
146,058 votes
1 year ago

AIP-324: ApeCoin DAO Governed GameFi Smart Contract Wallet 

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.

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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

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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.

Abstain
146,058 votes
1 year ago

AIP-340: ApeCoin Payment Gateway 

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.

Against
186,471 votes
1 year ago

AIP-346: Monthly Laughing Ape Stand-Up Comedy Show Utility for all $APE Holders 

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.

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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.

Abstain
186,471 votes
1 year ago
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