{"signature": "0x071c6be22d2dc194825589eed4dc47497c1e2955bcee59a8d045fc1b71ff70ac226cdd0feb6ce946e7fb522ac350d0f0c3111f9e3a2fa818d03f0277938d07211b", "application": {"round": "0x2871742b184633f8dc8546c6301cbc209945033e", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "AaSctcap/qvRLP5wsa82XRoWVxgFQLsvJyOPQbPdVfY0aHF9lb7Sf8y89R5203ve", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "329e0311f11fe89260ac094fc1427676feebb1450f2b90e6daf044d39827a10659b0db1f5f1cf5ac6e98e9035955e1107e3cebf6f1f5929f4995f998c8bf8d49d20285327780681dc166c18bf50379a55ea6b14d82006bff52d49552cc2c9eae2054f1d0a182326af2cc93e8c8aa9c487f065bb380cca5fdce5fab125907bced00000000000000207e7c0d02cab89f32dce04ab9818004207e72836dece99c4603bbbe114ff7d8a45bb67df154223a9f338ef4208e398da2"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "Your Telegram Handle", "questionId": 1, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "3QIPiSeb/HtiaL1um4VrdwbuNsf7eGWHn3O7MSSl/Ms=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "af842fbae17aae05a5ff8b1e9e3c28535f116d8a07bb21e01bce55bf92a1dcb756b78e953add9ed094901f884f0d750a43e4f77966ffbbd358c9e50656c2a97107b21fb95ac69fd7efca20a96962554b0b07d162e843ddd4bc19f159387d448d76691330ea574cbae5e38fe88fcbcf19d6c521e27fe669368344be076e7e7f6200000000000000208095124e6343c7745863d63bb3313c6c19bcaed2c39a204bb3a699d42131c3be5820796cd2cb684e4116b49cde827388"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://t.me/BanklessPub", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (Discord or Telegram )", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "number", "answer": "10000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "- 2200 DAI from Gitcoin for Bankless Publishing\n- 5014 OP RPGF#2 Grant\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you\u2019ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "number", "answer": "8", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "24", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 7, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "F1VbxwCOuOBUQeovF2SRQdZgrU3MOGqf12q3TjbomiHgBBMkYQnRU0jE6sPY0e8txHwmIBHOuT8zRw3gQ5EZhWSMaYIEThpMXPDQQNAGHpk0ZBR3IT/8RseHeJhiVeG+HMFPkqF44BhhrCjZcnJUq2f2/gBKmz5+/SLm1W3t1IL/eCS+uHtDi2rNYvdp1h8L", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "d0375320422d0a3d31de517a4128b06984b9d2a9e3c3837c07e2163edb08e4326158b2388def694bb7fe30c7bfe2730994d0b1cf5934cc0a14e7ac7a6a1a248a318349082431fb0ea21502f0ddae296c640c59e4fc0aae409b8dc213947e46b0142808c4413f6668ff87f3df2295af68fce087b79dbcb50233232df6277b4b440000000000000020e2fdb34c138d7943761a968dc4109facbb1f1ed0f44cbe8a9cfd934cb77b53cd30244b73b3d13001874d1aeca5340db0"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "[Hiro Kennelly](https://twitter.com/HiroKennelly), [Trewkat](\u200b\u200bhttps://twitter.com/trewkat), [Frank America](https://twitter.com/thefrankamerica), [Siddhearta](https://twitter.com/0xSiddhearta), [Jake and Stake](https://twitter.com/JakeAndStake), [Austin Foss](https://twitter.com/_Austin_Foss), [Kornekt](https://twitter.com/Kornekt1), [Mashal Waqar](https://twitter.com/arlery)", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nBankless Publishing is an initiative born out of BanklessDAO, a decentralized community dedicated to promoting the adoption and awareness of decentralized blockchain technologies. Our project aligns with the round-specific eligibility criteria as we focus on creating and disseminating high-quality content that educates and informs the public about decentralized technologies such as DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more. Through our content, we are bridging the knowledge gap, making web3 education accessible, and fostering a decentralized media platform that offers unbiased information. Our decentralized approach ensures diverse perspectives and comprehensive coverage of the decentralized finance landscape.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the round-specific eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We\u2019ve used the great response from the ecosystem to continue building and are pleased to share updates/milestones from the last few months:\nWe recently passed 3 million total views across our newsletters and website.\n40% quarter over quarter growth in Twitter followers\nReached 20K newsletter subscribers last month\nWe received a RPGF grant from Optimism for our work covering that ecosystem, and have used that signal to begin shipping a new newsletter format focused on Layer 2 scaling solutions, which has proved very popular, with a click-to-open rate of 4.2%, nearly 50% higher than than our other newsletters. We\u2019re taking these lessons and applying  them across our content streams.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Readership Metrics: Our content has been read over 3 million times, indicating its reach and popularity.\nGlobal Reach: We have successfully reached communities in over 15 languages across 168 countries, showcasing our global impact.\nContent Volume: Since 2021, we have published approximately 500 articles and newsletters, indicating our consistent efforts in producing quality content.\nCommunity Engagement: We actively engage with our community, gather feedback, and organize virtual events and AMA sessions to facilitate knowledge sharing.\nFeedback and Testimonials: We collect feedback from our readers to understand the value our content brings to their web3 journey and make necessary improvements.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Bankless Publishing is not just a content platform; it's a movement towards a decentralized future. Our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from writers and editors to designers and partnership managers. Each member brings a unique perspective, ensuring that our content is holistic, comprehensive, and caters to a wide audience. Our previous works, such as articles on DeFi, NFTs, and the metaverse, have been well-received by the community, and we have collaborated with industry experts to bring cutting-edge insights. \n\nWe are deeply committed to our mission and believe that with the right support, we can further amplify our impact and make decentralized knowledge accessible to all.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nIn addition to our core team, we have collaborated with various industry experts, thought leaders, and contributors from the decentralized space. These collaborations have enriched our content and provided our readers with diverse viewpoints. We have also been proactive in exploring partnerships and collaborations that align with our mission. Our commitment to providing free, high-quality content to the public showcases our dedication to the cause and our belief in the transformative power of decentralized technologies.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from Gitcoin for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for potential opportunities for them to invest in your project? ", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Somewhere in the Metaverse", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based ", "questionId": 17}], "project": {"id": "10:0x8e1bD5Da87C14dd8e08F7ecc2aBf9D1d558ea174:964", "title": "Bankless Publishing", "logoImg": "bafkreidjymw7eqqtjoqqs32r5lducsqkr2czdnf4o7c726jzyid43ouv64", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiaf5mh7h274ttsmsmf6pigrblgl6mkrqj3jw7s5ns6zl4sfil72pe", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://banklesspublishing.com/", "bannerImg": "bafkreig7mtxfvmow7e6yckqfkknrhvv57cdljmrbgpxdfxzcr2mwrk7x5u", "createdAt": 1692030337207, "credentials": {}, "description": "Bankless Publishing is a project incubated within BanklessDAO, a decentralized community focused on driving adoption and awareness of decentralized blockchain technologies. Bankless Publishing is dedicated to creating and distributing high-quality content that promotes decentralized technologies, including DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, scaling solutions, and introductory educational content.\n\nWe\u2019ve built strong trust with our readers and have made web3 education accessible via our content. Since 2021, our global team has shipped approximately 500 meticulously crafted [articles](https://banklesspublishing.com/) and [newsletters](https://banklessdao.substack.com/), helping our readers to better understand DeFi, NFTs, the metaverse, Layer 2s, crypto-legal issues, and the DAO space. \n\n**Our content has been read over 3 million times, and serves as a gateway to the world of web3, transcending language barriers and reaching communities in over 15 languages in 168 countries.** \n\n**Our goal is to provide user-friendly and accessible educational resources to people interested in learning more about web3.** Through our content, we aim to bridge the gap between complex concepts and mainstream understanding, empowering a wider audience to embrace the bankless future.\n\nBankless Publishing operates as a decentralized platform, ensuring diverse perspectives and comprehensive coverage of the decentralized finance landscape. We believe in the power of decentralized media to provide unbiased information and foster a more informed community.\n\nThe content produced by Bankless Publishing is freely available to the public, and we rely on funding to sustain and expand our operations. With this grant, we will continue generating valuable educational content, amplifying decentralized knowledge, and spreading bankless culture to a global audience.\n\n\n**Problem space: Bankless Publishing addresses the following problems:** \n- Lack of accessible educational resources: Many individuals are interested in web3, decentralized finance, and blockchain technologies but struggle to find credible, accessible and user-friendly educational resources. Bankless Publishing is working to bridge this gap by creating content that simplifies complex concepts and empowers people to navigate this space with confidence.\n- Information centralization: Traditional media often lacks comprehensive coverage and unbiased information about decentralized finance and blockchain technologies. Bankless Publishing aims to provide diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis, and unbiased reporting to foster a more informed and engaged community.\n- Awareness and adoption: Many people are unaware of the benefits of going bankless. With our content, we\u2019re working to raise awareness and drive adoption by disseminating educational content that highlights the transformative power of these technologies.\n\nBy addressing these problems, we\u2019re contributing to the BanklessDAO mission of driving adoption and awareness of web3 and the adoption of decentralized financial technologies.\n\n**Roadmap for Use of Funds:** \n**Content Creation and Curation (70% of funds):** \n- Allocate a significant portion of the funds towards compensating the editorial team for their writing, editing, and curating efforts.\n- Expand the scope and depth of content creation, covering a wide range of topics within the web3 ecosystem, including DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and emerging trends.\n- Support the production of high-quality articles, newsletters, and curated insights to keep our audience informed and engaged.\n- Explore collaborations with industry experts and thought leaders to bring unique perspectives and cutting-edge insights to our readers.\n\n**User Experience and Accessibility (20% of funds):** \n- Improve the user experience of Bankless Publishing website and newsletters.\n- Optimize the platform for various devices, including mobile devices, to ensure seamless access for users on the go.\n- Implement accessibility standards to make our content accessible to individuals with disabilities, fostering inclusivity and equal access to web3 education.\n\n**Community Engagement and Growth (10% of funds):** \n- Allocate resources to actively engage with our community, fostering discussions, and gathering feedback to continually improve the user experience and content offerings.\n- Organize virtual events and AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions with industry experts to facilitate knowledge sharing and community interaction.\n- Support community-driven initiatives and collaborations that align with our mission of driving adoption and awareness of decentralized technologies.\n\nBy following this roadmap, Bankless Publishing will be able to further empower individuals worldwide with decentralized knowledge, while compensating the dedicated editorial team for their valuable contributions. The efficient allocation of funds will ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the platform, enabling us to reach more individuals and drive broader accessibility and adoption of web3.\n\nPlease note that the percentage allocations mentioned above are approximate and can be adjusted based on the specific needs and priorities of Bankless Publishing.\n\n**Our Team:** \n\n- [Hiro Kennelly](https://twitter.com/HiroKennelly): Writer, Editor, and Coordinator at BanklessDAO, Associate at Bankless Consulting, and DAOpunk.\n\n- [Trewkat](\u200b\u200bhttps://twitter.com/trewkat): Writer, Lead Editor, and Designer at BanklessDAO.\n\n- [Frank America](https://twitter.com/thefrankamerica): Author, Comedian, and Musician. Frank serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Rug News and a Content Manager/Staff Writer at Bankless Publishing.\n\n- [Siddhearta](https://twitter.com/0xSiddhearta): Writer, Editor, and Explorer at BanklessDAO and Bankless Consulting.\n\n- [Jake and Stake](https://twitter.com/JakeAndStake): Writer and Editor at BanklessDAO. He is the founder of the DeFi Download newsletter and brings a background in software engineering and cybersecurity.\n\n-  [Mashal Waqar](https://twitter.com/arlery): Leads partnerships at Bankless Publishing. She conducts research on protocols, web3 grants, and token models. Mashal was previously the co-founder and COO of The Tempest and COO at VenturePunk.\n\nOur diverse team of talented individuals brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various domains related to crypto, web3, writing, editing, design, and partnership management. Together, we are dedicated to providing high-quality content and driving the adoption of decentralized technologies through Bankless Publishing.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "BanklessPub"}, "recipient": "0x8648AbBAc7d42F3a2BFbC19d3E7f90122552e485"}}