Lil Nouns Esports Proposal: Supporting Plup & Junebug for Four Months

Overview
We propose offering monthly salaries for four months (September–>December) to two top Super Smash Bros. Melee players: Plup and Junebug while also providing a unique opportunity to an under-resourced community.
- Plup: 18,000 USDC
- Junebug: 6,000 USDC
- Round: 2,000 USDC
- Brand Integration: 2,000 USDC
Total Cost: 28,000 USDC
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
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High Visibility: Plup and Junebug are two of the most elite Super Smash Bros. Melee players globally, each with a substantial following and deep-rooted admiration within the community. Their brands embody a blend of fun, playfulness, and fierce competitiveness, paired with a genuine good-natured spirit.
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Momentum: Building on the established success of Nouns Esports and the momentum generated by Proposal 534, this initiative has a solid foundation to grow from, rather than starting from scratch. This is a pivotal moment to launch Lil Nouns into the esports scene, capitalizing on existing awareness and enthusiasm.
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Global Connection: We plan to host a Lil Nouns Round on nouns.gg, selecting a player from Asia to join Plup and Junebug at Don’t Park on the Grass, a Supermajor in Seattle on November 16th-17th.
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Supported by Nouns Esports: The current Nouns Esports staff will support the players and introduce a dedicated Lil Nouns section on Nouns.GG, showcasing the players as Lil Nouns competitors.

About Plup
Plup, recognized as one of the top 5 Melee players globally, is also a popular streamer with an average concurrent viewership of around 800. His participation will greatly elevate Lil Nouns’ visibility, credibility, and engagement within the Smash Bros. community.
- Plup Deliverables:
- Compete in major tournaments under the Lil Nouns tag.
- Riptide - Sandusky, OH
- Nouns Fest Showcase - Los Angeles, CA
- Don’t Park on the Grass - Seattle, WA
- Nounsvitational - NYC, NY
- Wear a Lil Nouns jersey promoting Noggles and other Lil Nouns initiatives that are important to the DAO.
- Will act as a brand ambassador for Lil Nouns.
- Lil Nouns branding will be present on his stream and social channels.
- Plup will be known as “lil Plup”
- Compete in major tournaments under the Lil Nouns tag.

About Junebug
Junebug is a Melee commentator, coach, and top-tier Donkey Kong that is challenging everything we know about this 23 year old game. Over the past few months he has taken this formerly unorthodox character to new heights by winning a notable national event and placing 3rd at Supernova, the 2nd largest event of the year. His wealth of knowledge and flashy-playstyle making him an ideal representative for Lil Nouns.
- Junebug Deliverables:
- Compete and commentate major tournaments while representing Lil Nouns.
- Eggdog Invitational - Vancouver, BC
- Riptide - Sandusky, OH
- Pataka Esports Festival - Vancouver, BC
- Let’s Make Moves Miami - Miami, FL
- Don’t Park on the Grass - Seattle, WA
- Nounsvitational - NYC, NY
- Wear a Lil Nouns jersey promoting Noggles and other Lil Nouns initiatives that are important to the DAO.
- Provide coaching lessons to the Round winner on nouns.gg.
- Will act as a brand ambassador for Lil Nouns.
- Lil Nouns branding will be present on his stream and social channels.
- Compete and commentate major tournaments while representing Lil Nouns.

Thank you for your consideration ⌐◨-◨
| Voter | Cast Power | Vote & Rationale |
|---|---|---|
0x3E76...C24b14 | 730 | FOR |
0x9e0e...5257B1 | 106 | AGAINST |
0xADa3...938617 | 70 | FOR |
0xFC53...C56183 | 36 | FOR |
0xdcf3...897a19 | 25 | FOR |
VOTE POWER
Proposal Status
- Fri August 23 2024, 08:49 pmVoting Period Starts
- Mon August 26 2024, 02:56 pmEnd Voting Period
- Mon August 26 2024, 09:21 pmQueue Proposal
- Wed August 28 2024, 11:08 pmExecute Proposal
Current Results
1-FOR
929
2-AGAINST
106
3-ABSTAIN
1
