{"signature": "0x5b12a65298fd6ebf8bc0c5d2356a658c3e5541912b893079838e421c1f0d47fd71976b816e3df7a88f718541a317cad4f4a5d4b268fcc5d92fae3b0343fd099d1b", "application": {"round": "0xeec3725cd5e58a86437743a520c09e832b112f8a", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "beiTqj4Dku2IU+n68gLU9iRYqpzf8AzXAk5Rf2kTwCb5OXGqgf43mQAcAB6Atob+", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "176a47a0fa0b5db818301ba7479c7eca5b9a78ea31631aa46064d55444efb379dcc2c6b384ab1be769f9c40a584f751026243218fc5f2a22dfc959b27c6b7b6bbdf4c76e68ec4f82ec486b9a4b81f76f25986b5d8cc86532b3d47d805f629289098fcf5ce7fb19a6e834bb101f986779ec3297b27963e7c9beb4e91193eaca0300000000000000206e387ba85ad71366c18dee6996cc890e309f8ae30afabd9982028bfa9884ae3175fcddd99af365fdbb70d5aefaf33185"}}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://discord.com/invite/evmavericks", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g. Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "We were JUST accepted into the Epoch 5 round via snapshot last week :)", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months (N/A if you are yet to participate).", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You (you can answer N/A)", "questionId": 3, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "RjlkF9l6yV5ORVTc74McfRgs/mTbDUOmgi3VxF92nzs=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "b10a007da6e05e300c55eff46aa5f709aabb64e370bffa9208cd46da052937eaab98409de2bec7fb32a0579d9c56971571803515b0d10b492c58c75bffb2aa4f0b47805c8ee633e57fbda2a9e6fa3a91b6f80d40846567fe776dd4211c6c8ba736643b56f846e9f28835b7153431d8e028c2db89c93368d7d7d8a62f0c2c4a050000000000000020fcc4a0302cee9d722ecd1993ef48f6b61aa46f49a567ec80f26b617927f51a413c06edbe9a517a4a70dfd9e463e388a1"}}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As mentioned above, we were just shortlisted for Epoch 5 - https://snapshot.org/#/octantapp.eth/proposal/0x298b771e8fddbe16ff850ba7a8d77423c6723f763079908fd110b92d2cb7ba28", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in any Octant epoch (Epoch 0 through Epoch 4) OR a previous Gitcoin Grants round? Please provide details and evidence of your participation.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/evmavericks-doots-podcast", "hidden": false, "question": "Do you have a Karma GAP set up? If yes, please provide proof. If not, can you set one up before applying?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "James was a guest on our podcast back in early 2023, talking about what Octant was building (before it was even named Octant!) and it struck a chord with many of us that were interested in funding public goods. As such, several of the EVMavericks community began staking early on in Octant's history. Fast forward to mid-2024 and we invited James back to the pod, where he encouraged our community on two initiatives:\n\n1. More EVMavericks should stake GLM and support public goods -- we now have 30+ members staking GLM inside Octant\n2. The Doots should apply as a public goods project in the upcoming Epoch 5 -- to which we were just accepted!", "hidden": false, "question": "Please describe how your project contributes to the growth and development of the Octant ecosystem.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The EVMavericks + r/ethfinance communities have been around for years now, and many members have become public good maxis -- our podcast often puts a focus on these types of projects as well. During these episodes, our audience has the opportunity to learn about public goods projects directly from the founders/builders themselves, as well as ask tough questions in real-time. This community-driven education has been the backbone of our show.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project align with the round's focus on community and education within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We strive for weekly livestream episodes, having just eclipsed our 75th episode. As we march towards our centennial episode in the coming months, our roadmap consists of:\n\n**Short-term Outcomes (0-3 months):**\n\nFormulate and schedule marketing plan\nSlow, but positive growth in month-over-month attends of live stream\n\n**Mid-term Outcomes (3-6+ months):**\n\nMarketing plan is in full swing\n1.5x Increased audience growth, month-over-month across audience channels\nTeam members are executing on production tasks and are reimbursed for their time\n\n**Long-term Impact (5+ years):**\n\nThe Doots podcast, should it still be running in five years, will be one of the most trusted brands, trusted to provide top-tier web3 education, hosted on a platform where the community can connect directly with KOLs.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, detailing future milestones and deliverables. How does this demonstrate your commitment to long-term impact and growth within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Doots podcast is a community-driven series, created and produced by longtime members of r/ethtrader, r/ethfinance/, and EVMavericks channels. This team not only has strong knowledge of whats going on in the space, but have known each other for many years and have a large network of connections that are building some of the most crucial projects in the space -- many of which are looking for an audience like the EVMavericks. We are also in-tune with the community itself, allowing us to highlight the cream of the crop for user-created content.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your team's expertise and how it contributes to the successful execution of your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our community and audience have already shown their commitment to staking thousands of GLM and also hosting public goods builders on our podcast. We look forward to continuing to stake and inviting more guests that have been funded in previous Epochs.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project complement or enhance existing initiatives within the Octant ecosystem rather than competing directly against them?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Using Twitter, Farcaster, and our Discord, we would leverage our official EVMavericks accounts + team member accounts to drive users to the Gitcoin to donate for the Octant Community Round 1. We would also plan to invite speakers from other Gitcoin Grants Recipients in this round.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your approach to community engagement and how you plan to contribute to a collaborative and constructive funding environment.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We would leverage this funding to augment our marketing plan, which is geared towards growing our audience + partnering with trusted publications. We would also look to compensate team members that have been building this podcast as a labor of love for almost two years, for their future-looking production tasks.", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you plan to use the funding to maximize your project's ongoing impact within the Octant ecosystem if selected?", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our most recent episode with James as our guest is a prime example of our community digesting and then latching onto Octant immediately. Over 25 audience members joined for this livestream, where we learned the history + recent developments at Octant, as well as how each of us can get involved. \n\nStream here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UOFZV0urTM", "hidden": false, "question": "What unique educational content or resources have you created for the Octant ecosystem? How has the community received these? 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