Lil Nouns DAO

TL;DR

Longtime Lil Noun, Humpty (aka CryptoSapiens), is requesting funding for an upcoming creator hackathon in New York City, where participants will design original Lil Noun characters that capture the essence of NYC—think pizza head, Statue of Liberty head, taxi head, or Brooklyn Bridge head. We want to encourage the creators at the event to think up the best representation of New York as a Lil Noun.

Winning submissions will be selected by a panel of judges curated by the event organizer and rewarded accordingly. Participation in this event also includes a lightning talk and booth presence at the event, giving Lil Nouns direct access to a community of creators. In addition, Lil Nouns will receive all media and content produced during the challenge—illustrations, photos, recap videos, and more—to use for community updates and social media.

Funds from this proposal will go toward creator rewards, booth setup, and compensation for the organizer, speaker, and mentor involved in making the event a success.

Proposal Overview

We are requesting Lil Nouns support our upcoming creator hackathon in New York City. This one-day event invites artists, designers, and storytellers to create original Lil Noun characters that reflect the spirit and style of NYC. Think:

• 🗽 Statue of Liberty head
• 🍕 Pizza slice head
• 🚕 Taxi cab head
• 🌉 Brooklyn Bridge head

The top submissions will be selected by a panel of judges curated by the event organizer. Winners will receive rewards and have their work showcased both at the event and online.

What Lil Nouns Gets

• Creative Submissions: A set of original Lil Noun character designs inspired by New York City.
• Marketing Assets: All produced media (videos, photos, illustrations, reels, recap content, etc.) will be shared with Lil Nouns for use on social media and community channels.
• Event Presence: A lightning talk slot and a booth at the event venue to introduce Lil Nouns and Lil Noun O’Clock, an internet wide celebration where Lils curate the next Noun - 24/7

Budget Breakdown

• 1.6 stETH (~2500 USDC) to recruit creators into the Lil Nouns ecosystem and reward top submissions to the challenge. Full breakdown:
• Creator Prizes: To reward the most creative and compelling submissions.
• Production & Engagement: Booth setup and materials, event-day staffing, and lightning talk coordination.
• Operational Support: Compensation for the organizer, guest speaker, and mentor involved in guiding participants.

Why It Matters

This hackathon is a high-signal opportunity for Lil Nouns to:

• Onboard New Creators: Engage a vibrant group of NYC-based artists and storytellers.
• Spread the Meme: Generate shareable creative content tied directly to the Lil Nouns aesthetic.
• Show Up IRL: Represent the Lil Nouns ethos on the ground at a cultural event in one of the most iconic cities in the world.

By supporting this initiative, Lil Nouns DAO reinforces its commitment to creative experimentation, cultural presence, and grassroots creator engagement—all in true Nounish fashion.

Get full event details on our site: https://onchaincreators.xyz/