{"signature": "0xaa7f554c5d2a4ec654c224c3920c41fefbf4199f3a6d88c8621ce5fed892aa20496c9331e71f1ca3ea6c75404e355438241aa8757c64fb86cfcac7829b76ff251b", "application": {"round": "0xdd906d46876ec8a10e4cf80fb5c4992091e87e46", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "EocCQMov697ojWnRKNOgGPwa1wxx+NuVk2/jwXM/30o=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "babf8a7e58013423a25fe60d9a2b88b563ba32489ac15367f0f9190f1efffd6bd6ddef515adc1d8a965857dea51b25157bbe63acfffddc689b4aba0577ece2020b1afaf7da2d68b41299b7875c693ea63bbf867775e8620e97386fbee1c25084384292b45b1a36c3d359c20ec4d49850ea390a717cfde9d0fe4733cda8bd8a4a0000000000000020fb3132c002c7a34a4fd796089613f331fb498ab03fe3bee68114376d9a2de5009bf539913e5d160619c3b593a30e1d84"}}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm the Payment Wallet you have provided is on Polygon PoS and can accept MATIC", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At its core, Krash World is built with users in mind, designed to provide an engaging, accessible gaming experience that bridges Web2 and Web3. Our consumer-first philosophy focuses on making blockchain interactions feel natural and unobtrusive, ensuring that players of all backgrounds, whether they\u2019re crypto-savvy or not, can enjoy the game without friction.\n\nHere\u2019s how we achieve that:\n\nFree-to-Play Model: Krash World is free-to-play, allowing anyone to jump in without any financial barrier or prior blockchain knowledge. This helps broaden the audience and removes a key obstacle to mass adoption.\n\nSimple Wallet Integration: Players can log in using their Polygon-supported wallets, making the process of linking their in-game achievements to their digital identity seamless. The focus is on user convenience\u2014blockchain technology enhances the experience but does not dominate it.\n\nReward-Based Gameplay: We incentivize engagement by offering in-game rewards that hold real-world value. Our on-chain leaderboard gives top players access to exclusive rewards, creating a competitive, yet rewarding experience that appeals to both casual gamers and hardcore players.\n\nInnovative Use of Farcaster Frames to Enhance User Experience\nFarcaster Frames add a social layer to Krash World, making every player\u2019s progress and achievements sharable and verifiable. Here\u2019s how we use it innovatively to enhance the overall experience:\n\nMintable Ultra Game Pass: Our integration of Farcaster Frames allows players to mint a unique \"Ultra Game Pass\" NFT directly on Polygon. Inspired by retro gaming cartridges, this NFT not only grants access to exclusive airdrops and rewards for top scorers but also becomes a social symbol that players can show off on Farcaster and other platforms.\n\nOn-Chain Verification of Achievements: Farcaster Frames are used to verify high scores and in-game milestones on-chain, providing a permissionless and provable way for players to show off their achievements. This adds an extra layer of transparency, making the leaderboard tamper-proof while boosting competitiveness.\n\nSocial Amplification of In-Game Activity: Players can embed their game stats and achievements in Farcaster posts, turning their progress into shareable social moments. This feature blurs the lines between social media and gaming by allowing players to broadcast their wins and engage their community directly from the game, enhancing both visibility and social engagement.\n\nViral Growth: By seamlessly integrating Farcaster Frames into the game\u2019s sharing mechanism, players become evangelists for Krash World, organically growing the game\u2019s user base. This amplifies our already successful content strategy that has reached over 1 million users on Instagram, and allows Farcaster to play a key role in driving engagement.", "hidden": true, "question": "Explain your project's consumer-centric approach and how it innovatively uses Farcaster Frames to enhance user experience", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Krash World introduces the Ultra Game Pass, a mintable NFT through Farcaster Frames, providing players access to exclusive airdrops and rewards for holding top leaderboard positions.\n\nNovelty: This adds a tangible, collectible element to the game, linking the digital and physical worlds through blockchain-powered perks and rewards. The Ultra Game Pass can also be displayed on Farcaster, creating a direct connection between in-game performance and the social identity of players in the web3 space.\n\nOpportunity: This not only incentivizes players to improve their performance but also rewards long-term engagement with exclusive content and airdrops, enhancing user retention and loyalty.\n\nIn most gaming ecosystems, high scores and achievements are often centralized and can be manipulated, which erodes trust in competitive gaming. With Farcaster Frames, we plan to solve this problem by linking on-chain verification of high scores to social posts.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe how your project uses Farcaster Frames in a novel or unique way to solve a consumer problem or create new opportunities.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Krash World is built to operate seamlessly on the Polygon PoS, leveraging its scalability, low transaction fees, and robust infrastructure to create a fluid and accessible gaming experience for users. Here\u2019s how we function independently on Polygon PoS:\n\n1. On-Chain Leaderboards and Game Data\nKrash World uses Polygon PoS to securely and transparently record in-game high scores, achievements, and player stats directly on-chain. This ensures that players\u2019 progress and rankings are immutably stored, verifiable, and resistant to tampering or manipulation.\n\n2. Wallet-Based Login and Player Identity\nPlayers in Krash World log in using their Polygon-compatible wallets, which directly links their in-game activity to their blockchain identity. This approach removes the need for centralized user accounts and enhances user autonomy.\n\n3. In-Game NFT Integration\nKrash World features NFTs, such as the Ultra Game Pass, which are minted and transacted directly on Polygon PoS. These NFTs offer players access to exclusive in-game rewards, airdrops, and collectibles, integrating the digital ownership model native to blockchain.\n\n4. Seamless On-Chain Transactions\nWhether it\u2019s in-game purchases, leaderboard rewards, or NFT trades, all transactions are processed directly on Polygon PoS, ensuring that users experience fast, low-cost transactions without having to leave the game environment or interact with external platforms.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe how your project functions independently on Polygon PoS", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Gaming/autonomous worlds", "hidden": true, "question": "Select from the provided categories or specify other if none of these are applicable", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At Krash World, our team brings a wealth of experience in Web3 development, community building, and creating innovative, consumer-centric digital experiences. With a proven track record in the blockchain space since 2020, we are well-positioned to integrate Farcaster Frames into our game, enhancing user engagement and blockchain interaction.\n\nKey Team Members:\n\nGRLKRASH \u2013 Founder, Project Manager, Content Creator, 3D Artist\n\nGRLKRASH has been at the forefront of Web3 innovation since 2021, building global communities and leading projects across the space. With deep expertise in blockchain ecosystems, she has successfully managed the development and launch of various NFT projects and has also been a key figure in content creation, driving viral engagement on social platforms with over 1 million organic views on Instagram alone.\n\nShe has extensive experience in project management and dons a professional certification, ensuring that complex Web3 integrations are executed smoothly. \n\nWith a creative background as a 3D artist, she bridges the gap between technical development and artistic vision, making her ideally suited to spearhead Farcaster Frames integration into Krash World.\n\nLeo Pastel \u2013 UI/UX Designer and Brand Strategist\n\nLeo brings significant expertise in designing user interfaces and user experiences for Web3 products. His deep understanding of decentralized user flows, wallet interactions, and gamified experiences allows him to craft seamless interfaces that improve the consumer experience. He has been a designer on several winning hackathon teams and bounty prizes at hackathons like ETHDenver and FarCon.\n\nWith years of experience in Web2 and Web3 design, he is instrumental in ensuring that Krash World integrates Farcaster Frames in a way that is intuitive for users while driving engagement and interaction with the game\u2019s blockchain features.\n\nWeb3 Development Experience:\n\nBlockchain Integration: Our team has a depth of experience integrating blockchain technology into consumer products, having worked on projects that utilize Ethereum, Polygon, and other L1 & L2 blockchains. We are familiar with implementing wallet-based authentication, creating on-chain leaderboards, and developing NFT-based rewards systems, all of which contribute to a seamless Web3 experience for users.\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's relevant expertise in developing in Web3 and (if applicable) with Farcaster Frames.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Month 1: Initial Planning & Farcaster Frames Integration Design\nObjectives:\n\nFinalize overall integration plan for Farcaster Frames into Krash World.\nBegin initial design work for integrating Farcaster Frames into user interactions (e.g., wallet login, Ultra Game Pass minting, score tracking).\nTasks:\n\nOutline detailed development plan.\nResearch Farcaster Frames implementation.\nCollaborate with UX/UI team for Frames-based user interactions.\nDeliverables:\n\nDevelopment roadmap.\nUI/UX mockups for Farcaster Frames integration.\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $3,000\nProject Management & Planning Tools: $500\nTotal: $3,500\nMonth 2: Initial Development & Prototype of Farcaster Frames Integration\nObjectives:\n\nBegin development of Farcaster Frames integration.\nImplement wallet-based authentication and prototype Ultra Game Pass minting feature.\nTasks:\n\nDevelop backend infrastructure to support Frames.\nIntegrate wallet login with Polygon using Farcaster Frames.\nPrototype Ultra Game Pass minting flow.\nDeliverables:\n\nEarly prototype for Farcaster Frames-enabled login and NFT minting.\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $3,000\nTesting & Prototyping Tools: $500\nTotal: $3,500\nMonth 3: Full Farcaster Frames Integration and Internal Testing\nObjectives:\n\nComplete integration of all core features with Farcaster Frames (login, game interactions, social sharing).\nBegin internal testing.\nTasks:\n\nEnable social sharing of game progress directly through Farcaster.\nConduct internal testing with small group of users.\nDeliverables:\n\nFully integrated Farcaster Frames in-game interactions.\nInternal test results.\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $3,000\nTesting & Debugging Tools: $500\nTotal: $3,500\nMonth 4: Beta Release and User Onboarding\nObjectives:\n\nLaunch Beta version of Krash World with Farcaster Frames integration.\nOnboard initial users and begin testing Ultra Game Pass and wallet features.\nTasks:\n\nLaunch Beta version of the game.\nMarket Beta launch to attract early users (500 players).\nAnalyze player feedback and refine the Frames integration.\nDeliverables:\n\nBeta version of the game live with 500 users.\nFeedback report from users.\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $3,000\nMarketing & User Acquisition: $2,000\nTotal: $5,000\nMonth 5: Farcaster Frames Optimization & Marketing Push\nObjectives:\n\nOptimize performance of Farcaster Frames-based features based on user feedback.\nRamp up marketing and community-building efforts to increase engagement.\nTasks:\n\nDebug and optimize Farcaster Frames interactions.\nExpand marketing efforts to attract an additional 500 players.\nDeliverables:\n\nImproved performance of Farcaster Frames features.\nGrowing user base (target: 1,000 users).\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $2,000\nMarketing & Community Building: $2,000\nTotal: $4,000\nMonth 6: Final Beta Testing & Farcaster Frame Data Analytics\nObjectives:\n\nCollect and analyze usage data of Farcaster Frames interactions.\nPrepare for full public launch.\nTasks:\n\nMonitor key metrics (daily active addresses, transaction volume, user engagement with Frames).\nFinalize product for full public launch.\nDeliverables:\n\nUsage data report and analysis.\nFull-featured Beta ready for public release.\nBudget:\n\nDevelopment Team: $2,000\nData Analytics Tools: $500\nTotal: $2,500\nSummary Budget:\nDevelopment Team: $16,000\nProject Management, Testing, & Analytics Tools: $2,000\nMarketing & Community Building: $4,000\nGrand Total: $22,000", "hidden": true, "question": "Please provide key milestones with budget for integrating Farcaster Frames and developing your application. You can link to a spreadsheet outlining this information.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our plan for driving user adoption of Krash World centers on a combination of engaging gameplay, blockchain integration, and strategic marketing to attract both mainstream gamers and Web3 enthusiasts. Here\u2019s a breakdown of our approach:\n\n1. Seamless Onboarding with Farcaster Frames and Polygon Wallets\nSimplified Wallet Integration: Players can easily log into the game using Polygon-supported wallets through Farcaster Frames, ensuring that the Web3 integration is intuitive and user-friendly for both crypto-native and traditional gamers.\nNo Barrier to Entry: Krash World will be free-to-play, lowering the barrier for onboarding. Players can jump in without needing prior blockchain knowledge.\n2. Ultra Game Pass Incentives\nExclusive Rewards: We will leverage the Ultra Game Pass, a 3D NFT inspired by retro Nintendo DS cartridges, to give players access to special rewards, airdrops, and in-game bonuses for top scorers.\nReward System: The Game Pass and on-chain high-score tracking will provide tangible incentives for players to compete and engage, driving daily active users and encouraging retention.\n3. Virality through Social Sharing\nFarcaster Social Layer Integration: Using Farcaster Frames, players will be able to share their game progress, achievements, and high scores directly on social media. This will organically grow our user base as social interactions and in-game accomplishments are broadcasted to wider audiences.\nSocial Media Challenges: We'll run interactive challenges where players compete for top scores and share their results on platforms like Twitter and Farcaster, encouraging social engagement and visibility.\n4. Strategic Partnerships and Community Building\nCommunity Engagement: We will continue building our community through existing Web3 platforms like Discord and Twitter, while partnering with Web3 influencers, artists, and gaming communities to attract users.\nPolygon and Farcaster Collaborations: By leveraging Polygon\u2019s low fees and scalability, and Farcaster\u2019s social capabilities, we will collaborate with their ecosystems to expose Krash World to their existing user bases, tapping into an audience already familiar with blockchain technology.\n5. Viral Content Creation\nOur content has organically reached over 1 million users on Instagram Reels. We plan to replicate this success through short-form viral content showcasing Krash World's unique gameplay, nostalgic design, and blockchain integrations.\n6. Early Beta Access and Feedback Loop\nWe will offer early Beta access to our core community of players and influencers, generating excitement and buzz before the full launch. Their feedback will be instrumental in optimizing the game for mass adoption.", "hidden": true, "question": "What is your plan for driving user adoption of your application", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project, Krash World: The Game, will increase Daily Active Addresses (DAA) and transaction volume on Polygon PoS by implementing a series of engaging features designed to incentivize frequent on-chain interactions through immersive gameplay and reward systems.\n\nOn-Chain Leaderboards: Players\u2019 high scores will be recorded on-chain, adding transparency and creating a competitive environment where users will interact with the blockchain frequently to check and update their rankings.\nNFT Rewards and Airdrops: Our reward system, driven by the Ultra Game Pass (3D NFT), will incentivize users to return daily for in-game bonuses, rewards, and airdrops. Players who hold the Ultra Game Pass will receive exclusive rewards based on their in-game achievements, further encouraging daily engagement and on-chain interactions", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe how your project will increase DAA and transaction volume on Polygon PoS.  Provide estimates on the expected volumes over the next 60 days.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project has already gained notable traction and community engagement across several areas:\n\nHackathon Success: We received 534 votes, placing #34 out of 10,000 projects in our most recent hackathon, demonstrating strong community support and interest.\nGrowing User Base: We have a growing email list of over 300 users who are interested in the project and eager for updates.\nPartnerships with Polygon: We have hosted several IRL event collaborations with Polygon, including during high-profile tech conferences like NFT NYC and Art Basel Miami over the last two years.\nViral Social Media Reach: Our content has reached over 1 million organic users on Instagram in just the past two months, with several viral moments on both Instagram and YouTube, showcasing the potential for further engagement and adoption. We also host weekly X Spaces garnering from 100 to 1200 listeners per episode (organically).", "hidden": true, "question": "If applicable, describe any existing user base, partnerships, or traction your project has achieved. Include metrics if available.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you understand and agree to complete Gitcoin's KYC process before processing payments?  All grantees receiving more than $15K will be required to complete KYC/KYB.", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0xc3e8e668da76e232f801fd32fdb53aeb51d28cedad78efd2040af6862f7e2935", "title": "KRASH WORLD: THE GAME", "logoImg": "bafkreibnupl5goasflzupxfs6f52txu7yamrcqgpov44iddz6cnlcsl4hm", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihcgwtmugk6of3lkrys4kf7kue6tjwlt3zqgb7t2octnmx7pnsg4u", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.play.krash.world", "createdAt": 1728021676460, "userGithub": "grlkrash", "credentials": {}, "description": "Project Description:\n\nKrash World: The Game is a free-to-play browser game where players race against the clock in a retro-inspired 3D world, collecting CDs and climbing the leaderboard. Built to merge traditional gaming with blockchain technology, it\u2019s designed to bring Web3 to the masses through seamless wallet integration and engaging gameplay. We aim to leverage Farcaster Frames and Polygon's high-speed ecosystem to elevate user experience, while promoting verifiable, on-chain gaming.\n\nInnovative Use of Farcaster Frames:\n\nKrash World will use Farcaster Frames to mint our \"Ultra Game Pass\" NFTs, inspired by Nintendo DS cartridges. The Game Pass will be a collectible that unlocks exclusive rewards for top players, including NFTs and in-game perks. Farcaster Frames will also enable players to easily share their high scores and game progress across social platforms, blending social media with on-chain achievements in a seamless, gamified way.\n\nThis approach uniquely leverages Farcaster Frames to allow game progress to become a social currency, extending in-game interactions to the broader social ecosystem and increasing visibility for both Krash World and Farcaster users.\n\nIntegration with the Polygon Ecosystem\nKrash World is built on Polygon\u2019s low-fee, high-speed blockchain, enabling fast and cost-effective on-chain interactions for our players. Players can log in with their Polygon-supported wallets, and all high scores are verified on-chain to ensure transparency and fairness. Our Ultra Game Pass will be minted directly on Polygon, driving NFT adoption and adding value to the ecosystem through continuous airdrop rewards.\n\nKrash World also promotes a community-driven development model, allowing developers to use our open-source code to build and integrate their own browser games on Polygon. This makes Krash World more than just a game\u2014it\u2019s a platform for future growth within the Polygon gaming ecosystem.\n\nTeam\n\nOur core team includes:\n\nGRLKRASH: Founder, Project Manager, Content Creator, and 3D Artist. With experience leading web3 projects and a viral social media reach of over 1 million organic views on Instagram reels, she drives the vision for Krash World.\n\nLeo Pastel: Co-Founder, UI/UX designer and brand strategist, with expertise in crafting engaging user experiences.\n\nSupported by a contract-based team of web2 and web3 developers and game producers who help execute our technical roadmap.\n\nOur team has been active in the web3 space since 2020, building innovative projects and communities that engage both blockchain users and traditional consumers since 2021.\n\nDriving Key Metrics\n\nWe aim to directly contribute to the Farcaster Frames key metrics by driving user activity and transaction volume. Our viral content strategy has already reached over 1 million users organically on Instagram, positioning us to attract thousands of players and onboard them into the Polygon ecosystem.\n\nDaily Active Addresses (DAA): With Farcaster Frames integrated into Krash World, players will use on-chain interactions to log in, verify scores, and share their achievements. This will significantly increase daily active addresses, as players engage regularly to compete and claim rewards.\n\nTransaction Volume: By minting the Ultra Game Pass and distributing rewards for top scorers, we\u2019ll generate a steady stream of transactions on Polygon. Each time players claim rewards or unlock new levels of the game, they\u2019ll interact with the blockchain.\n\nActive Farcaster Frame Projects: Krash World will serve as a flagship project for Farcaster Frames, bringing a highly-engaging use case to the forefront and showcasing the integration\u2019s potential for both gaming and social interaction.\n\nRoadmap\nPhase 1: Development of Farcaster Frame integration, wallet login, and leaderboard tracking (Month 1-2)\n\nDeliverables: Working game prototype, Farcaster Frame sharing, Ultra Game Pass minting.\nPhase 2: Beta launch, reward distribution, and viral marketing to onboard players (Month 3-4)\n\nDeliverables: Beta version, airdrop rewards, initial player base.\n\nPhase 3: Full game launch, scaling to 1,000+ users, continued Farcaster integration (Month 5-6)\n\nDeliverables: Live game with active user base and continuous on-chain transactions\n\nWith your support, Krash World will showcase the power of blockchain gaming by driving meaningful adoption of Farcaster Frames and engaging the Polygon ecosystem through fun, interactive gameplay.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "krashworldhq"}, "recipient": "0x4f6D0cA7E66D5e447862793F23904ba15F51f4De"}}