Nouns DAO

1. TL;DR

In the last prop, we built cc0-lib.wtf - a search engine and repository of all Nouns DAO cc0 contents that allows anyone to browse, download, contribute and remix the contents for their projects & proliferation.

This proposal specifically aims to bring the Nouns brand further both physically & digitally, adopting a multi-channel approach & driving interest in the brand itself through other targeted audiences.

We are seeking a budget of 67 ETH + $28,500 USDC for the period of 6-8 months. Full breakdown of the proposal ↓

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2. What have we delivered?

From Prop 343 we have ;

1. built cc0-lib.wtf & its supporting tools

• contributors dashboard
• allow users to add & edit submissions
• built two uploaders which upload files to Arweave for data permanence ;
  • cc0-lib uploader
    • max file size 4mb (below 3.5mb is the best)
    • support bulk upload, ENS req for data tracking
    • arweave link, export to csv & json
    • fund pool sponsored by DAO prop 343
  • uploadr
    • required MATIC in your wallet, self-fund
    • no max file size, export to csv
• contributors leaderboard
• cc0-lib’s public api
• github - cc0-lib.wtf
• introduced ai assisted search (requires wallet connect)
• cc0-lib’s sitemap
• farcaster comments integration
• raycast extension
• published over 2000 downloadable cc0 contents for remixing
• search by tags & browse by categories
• gathered 2K visitors & 10K views
• prop 343 - full expenses breakdown

2. produced a highly-curated zine

• launched a genesis special edition physical zine package - zine.cc0-lib.wtf
• 62 pages of curated content including fundamentals of the Nouns ecosystem & its ethos
• provides a concise overview of the Nouns ecosystem for newcomers (eg; funding, subdaos, highlights)
• github - zine.cc0-lib.wtf

3. started our cc0-lib’s prop house round

• kickstarted our house & first prop house round for zine’s cover art contest
• managed to gather 25 proposals

4. testimonial from community

• proposers have utilised our contents to enhance their proposals/platform

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3. What’s next for the next 6 months?

We aim to broaden this idea towards physical implementation. Nouns holds the potential to benefit from a tangible & real-world presence as it could provide a more engaging experience. We are planning to incorporate these physical elements together with digital world, from end to end, as we believe it could build trust and foster a deeper connection, interaction and resonance with our target audience. Here’s how ;

Local Activations & Collaborations

1. Onboard More Local & Worldwide Talents Beyond Web3

• we want to onboard local artists & builders who are unfamiliar with the web3 world, guiding & educate them on how to participate in Prop House and Nouns ecosystem
• we will continue to host 4x art-related open rounds of 1.5 ETH for each month (CC0-LIB Prop House) with no limitations on theme, medium or subject as long as it is nounish
• the rounds will occur every six weeks in a 3-weeks-proposing/1-week-voting/2-weeks-contingency format
• all entries will be released as cc0 and accessible to download on cc0-lib.wtf and be made available to mint on bound.wtf once every proposing period has ended (links will be provided)
• these creations will be featured & produced into tangible merchandise (eg; art prints, stickers, keychain) that will be made available to purchase during our events & activations (including online)
• all the proceeds will be split between Nouns DAO (50%), artists (40%) and our team (10%)

2. Make Programmes with Our Local Community

• we want to host our own local event exclusively for Nouns with the aim of educating people about what Nouns is all about & build organic interest towards the brand itself
• incorporating local artist collaborations into the project adds another layer of creativity & community involvement, with the aim to onboard more talented artists outside of the Nouns ecosystem
• we will invite and collaborate with a diverse of local artists, each representing various forms of artistic expression, to produce their own content about Nouns using resources from cc0-lib.wtf library
• we will be collaborating in total of 10 artists, comprising 5 individuals who are a mix of established and emerging artists, alongside with 5 open-call slots
• all the creations will be showcased during the main event alongside a display of visual storytelling of Nouns & nounish products that can be featured together through various channels to generate excitement & garner recognition and can attract more attention from media outlets (eg; Nounish Series, Nouns Short Shorts, Nouns Movie)
• we will also do giveaways offline & online as part of our strategy to further increase participation and engagement
• all the produced contents will be released as cc0 and accessible to download on cc0-lib.wtf allowing anyone to use them for their own proliferation efforts
• these creations will be produced into merchandise as well (eg; art prints, stickers, keychain) that will be made available to purchase during our events & activations (including online)
• the contents will be available to mint on bound.wtf and the funds will be split between Nouns DAO (50%), artists (40%) and our team (10%)
• further details about the programmes & event will be announced in the latter as it requires more intensive discussions among the team, collaborating artists & venue management (refer Updates section below)
• all medias will be captured by professional photographer & videographer and we will ensure a thorough documentation allowing everyone to use it. This will also be used to assist our product release.
• collaborating artists social media & sample works ;
  • Kupeh Rodriguez’s IG
  • tujugila’s X
  • iqbalhakimboo’s Behance
  • jimijerong’s IG
  • Arda Baha’s IG

• we intend to engage with charitable organizations as part of our community involvement, aligning with the ethos of Nouns, which is centered around goodwill and noble causes
• we will craft a hands-on nounish kits and boxes including all the past artists creations, designed to educate various age groups about Nouns (eg; for instance, distributing these nounish kits to nonprofit organizations to teach individuals how to build new traits for Nouns and contribute to Noundry)
• on top of that, we will be actively participating in local creative events and forming collaborations with like-minded entities
• by strategically selecting events & collaborators aligned with the Nouns brand & ethos, we can amplify the impact of Nouns’ physical presence and foster the relationship between the brand and the local creative scene
• here are the lineups we are planning to participate & collaborate in upcoming 2024 that specifically benefit Nouns towards ;
  • builders, designers & speakers | Kuala Lumpur Design Festival - Creative Cultural District
  • community & culture | RIUH - Physical & Online Curated Creative Platform for the Community,
  • user experience & virtual | REXKL & RXP - Cultural Hub & A Multisensory Digital Art Gallery
  • merchandise & goods | ana tomy x Nouns x CC0-LIB - Products & Merchandise
  • physical medias | KL Book Art Fair
  • youth & trend | university & students

3. Official Product Release

• launching a product during the event adds an element of excitement as this can become a unique selling point & a way for attendees to take home a piece of the event
• CC0-Lib Zine Collection ; Issue 02-05 ; we want to continue to produce 4x exceptional zine issues in various formats, materials & themes packed with inspiring contents about the Nouns brand and their surrounding ecosystem
• to introduce a special 10-pages packed with community artworks & contributions ; anyone is welcome to submit!
• we will incorporate the medias captured during each event into respective zine issues based on the timeline
• at present, we dont have a proven track record demonstrating a high demand for the zine. However, we are confident that dedicating additional time to explore this opportunity and implementing the outlined concepts & approach will allow us to gain traction
• additionally, the zine will be made available at a highly affordable price, ensuring accessibility for everyone to own a copy
• build in public ; zine tracker page where everyone can preview topics and contents are being worked on
  • live topics inside the current zine (including community’s contribution)
  • past topics in previous zine (featured in S01)

These zines are one of the products that can assist builders who are actively engaged in in-person proliferation. We are planning to print 1500pcs, a total of 5 issues (Issue 01-05).

Allocation

• for each zine issue, we plan to print 300 pieces using offset printing in order to achieve the best feasible pricing while still maintaining the high quality finish
• 30% (90pcs) of the production will be allocated to Nouns community members for their activations & proliferation (shipping not included). We will review & accept requests from the community
• 30% (90pcs) of the production will be made available to mint at .02E/pcs on zine.cc0-lib.wtf (shipping & tax included)
• 40% (120pcs) of the production will be allocated to team cc0-lib for our local activations
• we are open to accept any pre-orders if there is no allocation left (to include production time)
• every item is packaged in two layers, or double boxing, to guarantee security throughout shipment

Updates

We will share all our updates & development on ; cc0-lib.wtf Propdates CC0-LIB Farcaster’s Channel CC0-LIB Instagram (soon)

Scheduling

To allow ample time for overall planning, we’ve taken into consideration the time required for each issue production cycle ;

• Zine Production = 6 weeks
  • Week 1-3 ; Design & Data Development
  • Week 4 ; Final Amendments & Quality Control
  • Week 5 ; Production
  • Week 6 ; Distribution
• Prop House Round = 6 weeks
  • Week 1-3 ; Proposals
  • Week 4 ; Voting Period
  • Week 5-6 ; Contingency

(Zine production & Prop House Round are proceeding concurrently in the same weeks/months)

Team

Our team consists of 4 people (2 Full-timers & 2 Interns) ;

• Voadz
  • Design, Data & Operation
  • Nouncillor
  • Full-time building on Nouns (Oct 21-Now)
  • Worked on Prop 176, Prop 343, several Prop House & NSFW grants
• Nero One
  • Design & Engineering
  • Worked on Prop 176, Prop 343, DinoNouns
• 2 Interns

Budget

Development & Compensation - 57 ETH

• Voadz - 3.5 ETH/month x 6 = 21 ETH
• Nero One - 3.5 ETH/month x 6 = 21 ETH
• Artwork creation 1.5 ETH per collaborating artist = 15 ETH

Production Cost - 10 ETH & $28,500 USDC

• We are requesting a budget of producing 3 issues (including 1x issue reprint). The proceeds generated from the previous issues will be used for the production of two forthcoming issues.
• Zines production (1500pcs) - $13,500 USDC
  • We are requesting a budget of producing 3 issues (including 1x issue reprint) in the duration of 6 months ;
    • Total no of pcs (per issue) = 300 pcs
    • Each package = $15
    • Total cost (per issue) = $4,500 ($15 x 300pcs)
    • Total cost (2 issues + 1 issue reprint) = $13,500 ($15 x 900pcs)
• Preparations, Arrangements & Marketing - $15,000 USDC
  • This budget covers all costs, props and arrangements for hosting our own events and participating in local events
  • We will outsource to professionals to manage our photography and videography for every product release & events.
• Prop House - 6 ETH
  • 4 x 1.5 ETH for each Prop House round contest
• OpEx - 4 ETH

Total Request - 67 ETH + $28,500 USDC

Transactions

• 50% of total production cost to be released upfront ($14,250 USDC)
• Remaining of production cost to be released after 50% proposal progress completed (5 ETH & $14,250 USDC)
• Artist compensation & production cost to multisig. To be released once confirmed (15 ETH + 5 ETH)
• Streaming over 6 months (42 ETH)

Upfront fund to be send to ; cc0-lib.eth / 0xcC0D45aD21224186e8C0450086aF57f30eD88CC0

Multisig address ; 0xdd7e4d8A5FEF6702F7e9C5B45dB440ba7a6e00c0

Multisig signers 3/4 ;

• Voadz
• Nero One
• Joel Cares
• Maty

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4. Challenges & Learnings

We would like to share our learnings and experiences throughout the journey and what we could improve in the future.

• Widespread content spread across the entire Nouns ecosystem & get the best out of it
  • we spent a significant amount of time digging through multiple mediums across the Nouns ecosystem to acquire, filter and provide the best content
  • instead of storing and using all of this info digitally, why not extend it physically?
  • we think it is preferable to begin with the basic fundamentals of Nouns ecosystem & its ethos for newcomers to comprehend easily
  • learnings ;
    • continue producing new issue with various formats that covers specific topics about Nouns
    • dividing it into sections/themes as we can’t fit everything into one
    • conduct surveys to determine what specific topics should be covered
    • encourage collaboration and foster open communication for community contribution
• Onboarding diverse talents & contributions
  • we managed to get a small number of artists beyond the Nouns ecosystem to participate in but unable to finish up within the allotted time
  • learnings;
    • we should engage early with communities outside of the Nouns ecosystem, broaden the contest distribution
    • allow longer proposal period to encourage more artist participation and provide ample time to produce high quality end product

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Thank you to Gami for the delegation! ⌐◨-◨