AIP-455: ApeCoin Sponsorship for MY Token 2024 Event

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION:

MY Token is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing blockchain education and innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. Our team comprises experienced professionals with a deep passion for decentralized technologies and a commitment to fostering collaboration and growth within the blockchain community.

The team specializes in curating exceptional events that bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and solutions in blockchain technology. From high-profile conferences to intimate community gatherings, we strive to deliver unparalleled experiences that inspire, educate, and empower individuals and businesses to thrive in the digital economy of tomorrow.

Additionally, we participate in organizing sports events for prominent international sport equipment brands and music concerts & festivals in the city of Malaysia. This further enriches our engagement with the local community and contributes to the vibrant cultural landscape of the region.

In addition to our dynamic events, the team incubating a media platform serves as a trusted source of news, analysis, and insights for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals across Asia. Through in-depth articles, expert opinions, and timely updates, the platform aims to keep the audience informed and empowered to seize the opportunities presented by blockchain technology.

At My Token, we are committed to driving positive change and fostering collaboration within the Asian blockchain community. Join us as we pave the way for economic growth, innovation, and prosperity in the region.

Welcome to My Token – Where Knowledge Fuels Innovation.

ABSTRACT:

MY Token cordially invites ApeCoin DAO to be title sponsorship in MY Token, the foremost Web3 event in Malaysia. Scheduled for the 14th and 15th of September 2024, this prestigious event will be held at the esteemed KL Base Jalan Sungai Besi (“KL Base”), situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Notably, KL Base has been designated as a key tourism destination, promoted jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (“Ministry of Tourism” or “Government”) and the Ministry of Finance of the Malaysian Government. In addition to KL Base, we have received invitations from several other prominent event venues and are currently in the process of negotiating terms with these parties to secure the optimal location for the MY Token event.

MY Token is the first Web3 event in Malaysia endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism. Working together with the government, the team aims to collaborate with various Asian NFTs & Blockchain communities to create an iconic Web3 event in Malaysia.

This proposal seeks to collaborate with ApeCoin DAO by providing sponsorship for speaking engagements, a dedicated booth presence, mascot integration, and support for engaging side events during the conference.

EVENT DETAILS

MY Token is the main event introducing the first large-scale WEB3 event in Malaysia. This event features an exhibition-style setup, a massive music festival centered around tourism, and WEB3 community activations. It is also the first WEB3 event to combine with entertainment events, drawing large WEB2 crowds.

The whole event will include:

1. WEB3 Main Event Exhibition & Workshops
2. ApeCoin Community Side Events - BAYC, Mocaverse’ ApeCoin holders
3. Music Festival
4. Attractions
5. Water Baloon Fights
6. Foam Zones
7. Refreshment Zones
8. VIP Zones

This partnership aims to bridge WEB2 and WEB3, as there is no event to date in Asia that focuses on both WEB2 & WEB3 audiences. Bringing these two audiences together will create a larger voice for WEB3.

Our strengths are further bolstered by Zeus Events, one of the best event organizing companies in Southeast Asia.

Moreover, the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism (“Tourism Malaysia”) fully supports MY Token and endorses all its related IPs and activities. This collaboration benefits both parties, enhancing WEB3 for tourism, community engagement, networking and project building.

This marks the beginning of a significant collaboration between ApeCoin as a title sponsor and the Malaysia government, namely Tourism Malaysia, to promote WEB3 through the activities mentioned above.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Government Liaison: ApeCoin will be the first in Malaysia to be supported and endorsed from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Enhanced Visibility and Exposure: ApeCoin will gain significant exposure within the Malaysian and regional Asian Web3 community, showcasing its technology and ecosystem to a diverse audience of industry professionals, investors, and enthusiasts. Moreover, as the first web3 brand powering the inaugural web3 event officially endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, ApeCoin stands at the forefront of pioneering advancements in the digital landscape, setting a precedent for innovation and collaboration in the region.
• Networking and Partnership Opportunities: ApeCoin DAO members will have the chance to network with leading industry figures, potential investors, and like-minded projects, paving the way for strategic partnerships and collaborations. This will include Web2 business potential, bridging the ecosystem across.
• Educational Outreach: ApeCoin can educate attendees about its unique value proposition and applications within decentralized finance (DeFi), fostering awareness and adoption of the ApeCoin ecosystem.
• Ape Chain: Ape Chain can be introduced through this event for existing projects and developers, considered as launchpad and for chain solutions. This will require a spokesperson from Ape Chain to be present and we will organize a session specifically for Ape Chain. A spokesperson from Ape Chain will be present, and we will organize a session specifically for Ape Chain. MY Token and its related ecosystem is also keen to collaborate with Ape Chain for its future projects.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $475,000 USD.

Below is the breakdown of the total request for sponsorship for ApeCoin DAO’s participation in MY Token 2024. The breakdown will be covering expenses related to the following:

1. Exhibition Event Title Sponsorship : USD$ 150,000
2. Music Festival Sponsorship : USD$140,000
3. ApeCoin Side Events Sponsorship: USD$65,000
4. ApeKin Mascot: USD$5,000
5. Marketing Campaign specifically for ApeCoin awareness (Web2) Pre & In Event : USD$65,000
6. Activation Booth Custom Design, Build, Setup and Completion: USD$50,000

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-455-apecoin-sponsorship-for-my-token-2024-event/23940

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