Experienced Web3 professional with a proven track record of community-driven initiatives and blockchain solutions. Focused on leveraging decentralized technologies to foster innovation and transparency. A deep connection with the mission and vision, and desire to ensure the responsible growth of the ApeCoin ecosystem by actively representing community interests. My goal is to drive informed decisions that enhance value for all stakeholders, emphasizing long-term sustainability. I have extensive experience in smart contract development, DeFi protocols, and community governance. Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, tokenomics, and active participation in multiple DAOs, ensuring sound judgment in governance proposals. Voters can expect a delegate who prioritizes transparency, open communication, and data-driven decision-making. I will advocate for strategic initiatives that align with the community’s best interests, ensuring ApeCoin thrives as a decentralized and inclusive project.
Past Votes
AIP-529: Development and Enhancement of APE-BOT Discord Tipping Bot
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
I’d like to advance the development of APE-BOT, a tool designed to enable apes to tip any user on any Discord server leveraging the ApeChain ecosystem.
Although it is still a prototype, the bot is already up and running and uses the Curtis testnet. Once the mainnet has launched, it will be immediately available there too in it’s current state.
You can check it out and play with it on my Discord server or just invite it to yours:
The Ape Bot’s server: The Ape Bot's server APE-BOT’s invite link: https://bit.ly/477oFKg (or just directly invite it from my server)
This app is different than most other tipping bots. Instead of a centralized database, it actually uses the ApeChain for every transaction. Although, I must point out that this is still “just” a tipping bot which means that wallets are auto generated for users and are kept on the server computer. It is not a fully fledged non-custodial wallet. However, I believe it is still a better option than those fully centralized bots out there. I’m also planning on building a function where you could import wallets to your account and sign every tip with MetaMask, making it more secure without the need for me to store user keys. I’d like to work on many more features for the bot and it’s security as well as to create a sustainable model for its long-term operation.
Key developments will include improving overall security, integrating wallet functionalities with MetaMask, adding requested tokens automatically, enabling token creation, role staking, developing community games like poker, and perhaps transitioning it to a more reliable cloud hosting in the future.
I’m requesting a grant so I can fully focus on this project. As of right now I have very little time to work on it.
I would like to also request the right to use the ApeCoin logo for the bot if possible.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
APE-BOT directly enhances the ApeCoin ecosystem by facilitating microtransactions and increasing community interaction. By enabling tipping within Discord, the bot encourages the use of ApeCoin between users unlike other bots that are using inner databases instead of the blockchain.
Every community needs a tipping bot. It makes the entire guild more fun and engaging. It’s the tool to create actual economy in these spaces and to keep them alive.
It’s not only for tipping. You can reward the users for being in your guild and motivate them for staying active. You can reward your members for attending events or fulfilling any request you have come up with. Sub-communities will emerge on the ApeChain with their very own tokens. It will be crucial for all of them to have a functioning tipping bot. This will be a must-have tool for these groups to become successful.
I’d like to create a secure and sustainable bot, that’ll keep bringing value to the ApeCoin community.
This investment is expected to lead to:
- Increased engagement within the ApeCoin community.
- A rise in ApeCoin transactions and circulation.
- The creation of new use cases for ApeCoin within social environments.
CURRENT LIST of AVAILABLE FEATURES:
- Automatic wallet generation upon first use of the bot. (or if someone else tips you first)
- “$address” command to view your generated address to be used to hold funds.
- “$tip” command to tip one or multiple users as well as the ability to tip an entire @role by mentioning it. (example usage: $tip @Role 10 ape)
- “$balance” for balance checking.
- “$airdrop” is a popular command among similar bots that lets users join in on a fun, timed game where active participants can claim a share of the airdrop. It’s a great way to engage the community and reward activity (example usage: $airdrop 100 ape 10m)(for 10 minutes).
- “$tokens” command to check currently available tokens for tipping.
- “$withdraw” - withdrawing funds from the bot.
TO DO:
- Overall security. Although, having each account directly interact with the chain with their own wallet instead of using an inner database is better, it is still my server that’s generating your wallets and must keep them safe. This will always remain as the default functionality for the bot even if the wallet import function is finally present. Discord tipping bots must remain easy and convenient to use from the beginning. Although, options for other methods must be in place.
- Performance enhancements to seamlessly serve any amount of requests.
- Squashing bugs, general maintenance. Plenty of bugs to fix now and in the future too I’m sure.
- Auto Token Addition. At the beginning adding new tokens to the bot will be done manually by me upon request. If there are too many requests I might need to add a fee to that. The best option however, would be to automate this part so the user would be able to add any token they wish. A small fee would still likely be needed to avoid spamming the system.
- Role staking solution This is a way to incentivize people to stake certain amounts of $APE or tokens in order to receive access to various Discord roles.
- Games Integration. I’d like to integrate a poker game into the bot where stakes would be done either in $APE or any ApeChain token that is listed in the bot. I’m sure this would be an amazing addition.
- Website Development A dedicated website would also be needed of course.
- Business Model Development. Explore and implement self-sustainable revenue models for the bot. Fees will need to be introduced for some features.
At the moment, I’ve implemented a service fee of 5 cents per tx. This is just one idea of a business model to make the bot actually sustainable in the long run. However, this is subject to change and might very well be revised in the future based on community input. The 5-cent flat fee is paid whenever a transaction-related command is used. If you’re creating an airdrop or tipping hundreds of users at once, the fee remains the same and does not multiply. The user is charged only once per command.
Perhaps the poker game could have a fee for the house. The Mint and Swap future ideas could have an extra fee in place.
Future ideas:
- Mint Tokens Users could create tokens with the bot.
- Token Swap Making it easier and more convenient to swap tokens right inside the bot.
- Cloud hosting In case hosting the bot on dedicated hardware proves to be unreliable then I shall switch to cloud hosting instead.
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $40,000.
A single lump sum payment of $40,000 USD has been requested.
Development: $30,000. Audit: $10,000.
As suggested, I have allocated an additional $10K to hire an auditor for two rounds of security testing. For an application of this scale, this amount should suffice. The first audit will take place after I have implemented security practices to the best of my abilities. The second audit will occur after most, if not all, of the planned features are in place. Any future audits should be covered by the bot’s revenue.
The grant would cover the entire development of the bot/app and allow for complete focus and dedication. The cost is calculated based on what I’d need to fully focus on this project for an entire year.
After that the app must sustain itself by revenue generated from fees.
This will ensure that the project receives the attention it needs to succeed, ultimately benefiting the ApeCoin community by delivering a fully developed, secure and sustainable Discord Tipping Bot.
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-529-development-and-enhancement-of-ape-bot-discord-tipping-bot/25915)
The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.
AIP-540: Ape Shoes: An affordable and comfortable approach for ROI within the DAO
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
Creating an official line of merch starting from casual shoes at affordable price for the community and general public in order to make a revenue stream for the DAO.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
- #1. 50% of the entire gross revenue from the sales go back to the Apecoin DAO.
- #2. At $80 per shoe for the community, Apecoin DAO gets $40,000 in total revenue from a supply limited to only 1000 shoes.
- #3. Apecoin DAO recieves 48.15% ROI at an investment of only $27,000.
- #4. Apecoin DAO doesnt have to bear the cost of taxes for every sale as they will be taken care of from Evil Studio’s remaining 50%.
- #5. Establishing Apecoin DAO’s first source of income in the long run.
With the recent BAYC x BAPE collab, the community saw an interest in merchandise under Yuga’s umbrella, but this was a limited drop with exclusive items only available to a specific group for a specific event; Apefest 2024. Tho the target audience is wide, we cant deny the fact that such shoes don’t appeal to a larger audience with limited drop and price tag. So with Ape shoes, we plan to bring in high end line of casual shoes for a wide range of audience around $ape at a decent price range of $80 with 50% of the sale proceeding going back to the DAO as a ROI. This way DAO members can buy the product and pay for delivery without burning their pocket at the same time. Through this, the community gets their very own Apecoin brand shoes, which can be used by people attending various events; which in fact will help in exposure and free marketing. Selling at $80 gives the DAO 50% revenue with the overall quantity of shoes capped at 1000. This would be $40,000 revenue for the Apecoin DAO where the overall community sentiments has been all time low. That’s straight 48.15% ROI that goes back in DAO treasury.
People will have the option to pay in $ape, $USDT and fiat via Shopify plugin on site. The motivation behind this AIP comes from various different projects and communities pivoting to catering their needs around IRL activations, with the most popular example being Pudgy Penguin’s plushies. Apecoin DAO establishing their presence first in web3 with exclusive shoes for a larger audience will act as a great anchor point for the community that will inspire other businesses to operate more around $ape.
OVERALL COST
“Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $27,000.”
- Manufacturing of 1000 shoes : $15000 ( $15 per piece )
- Packaging : $2000
- Marketing and media production : $2000 3.1. 3D models for media production 3.2. Product photography
- Website & Shopify plugin : $1000
- Shoe Plate : $2000
- Shoe Design R&D : $2000
- Product Management : $1000
- Miscellaneous Funds : $2000 8.1. Transportation Costs 8.2. Extra Storage of shoes 8.3. Contingency funds
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-540-ape-shoes-an-affordable-and-comfortable-approach-for-roi-within-the-dao/26216)
The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.
AIP-582: ApeChain, On-chain – ApeCoin DAO Governance Revamp
Disclaimer: Due to the recent approval of AIP-436, all AIPs requesting an allocation denominated over US$250,000 will require a super majority approval of 69% of the total number of votes cast. The Foundation has already begun coordinating to develop our new Snapshot strategy to automate these new decision making guidelines, however, we will ensure compliance with this guideline manually in the interim.
This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
This AIP proposes replacing AIP-1 and AIP-2 and guiding the ApeCoin DAO to a drastically more effective governance process by removing administrative layers and moving more decision-making on-chain. This proposal would place more autonomy and power into the hands of the ApeCoin DAO, while focusing the DAO’s efforts on growing ApeChain.
Key Points:
- DAO Treasury:
- On-chain DAO treasury using Governor Bravo contracts
- 75/25 split
- 75% of total treasury placed on-chain for the ApeCoin DAO
- 25% of total treasury provided to Ape Foundation for its Administrative Budget
- Power directly in hands of ApeCoin DAO
- ApeChain Protocol Upgrades:
- On-chain protocol upgrades and updates using Governor Bravo contracts, governed by the ApeCoin DAO
- Creating the Executive Director role and clarifying the role of Special Council:
- Establishing an Executive Director of the APE Foundation, responsible for driving ApeChain’s growth and enhancing ApeCoin’s value.
- Creating an Audit Committee, to provide oversight over the Executive Director and the APE Foundation budgeting and finances.
- Clarifying that Special Council members are no longer involved in the AIP process, and current Special Council terms will be extended by 6 months to provide continuity and guidance in light of this governance revamp.
- Replacing AIP-1 and AIP-2, and adopting the ApeCoin DAO Constitution (see below in the “Benefit to ApeCoin Ecosystem” section).
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
1. On-Chain DAO Treasury:
a. Splitting the treasury (and locked APE streams) in a 75/25 split: i. 75% of the treasury and unlocking APE will be directed to an on-chain DAO treasury contract, which will be controlled directly by the ApeCoin DAO. ii. 25% of the treasury and unlocking APE will be directed to the Ape Foundation for its Administrative Budget, which will be utilized to build and maintain ApeChain, and to support the administrative needs of the ApeCoin DAO.
b. DAO-Controlled Drip Contract: In order to keep in line with transparency, decentralization and accountability to the ApeCoin DAO, the 25% treasury split for the Administrative Budget will be held in a multi-sig, over which the ApeCoin DAO will hold an admin key and be able to “clawback” such funds and send them to the DAO treasury contract.
c. Of the funds in the DAO-Controlled Drip Contract, 2,500,000 APE will immediately be claimable by the Ape Foundation, while the remainder will “drip” along a monthly scheduled rate of 18 months, which will be able to be claimed by the Ape Foundation.
d. The timer on the 18 month DAO-Controlled Drip Contract starts when the treasury moves on-chain.
e. The monthly unlocks of $APE which accrue to the DAO each month according to the ApeCoin tokenomics will also be allocated at a 75/25 split between the DAO treasury and the Ape Foundation Administrative Budget. These unlocks will also be sent to a DAO-Controlled Drip Contract, and will “drip” over 18 months, with the timer starting when the treasury moves on-chain.
2. On-Chain Protocol Upgrades and Updates:
a. The ApeCoin DAO, and the Security Council (as introduced below), will be given “chain owner” privileges over ApeChain, having the power to directly propose, vote on and implement ApeChain upgrades and updates.
3. Introduction of the Security Council:
a. With the mainnet launch of ApeChain, security should be the utmost priority for the ApeCoin DAO. Given that the governance process is subject to a timeline unfit for quickly addressing emergency situations, it is critical that there be a fail-safe to quickly and immediately react to potential security threats to ApeChain.
b. To address this issue, a democratically elected Security Council will be empowered to implement certain Emergency and Non-Emergency Actions, as described further in the Constitution of the ApeCoin DAO.
4. Introduction of the Executive Director and Audit Committee, and clarifying the) role of Special Council:
a. Establishing an Executive Director of the APE Foundation, responsible for driving ApeChain and ApeCoin ecosystem growth.
b. The Executive Director will be hired via a transparent process overseen by Special Council, Foundation Directors and the Audit Committee.
c. Establishing an Audit Committee, composed of holders of at least 10,000,000 ApeCoin, which will be responsible for providing oversight of the Executive Director. This Audit Committee will have the authority to perform a quarterly audit of the budget and finances of the APE Foundation. The Audit Committee will also have the authority to remove an Executive Director.
d. Rather than serving as the last filter before an AIP is put up for vote by the ApeCoin DAO, the Special Council’s Administrative Review will no longer be a prerequisite for an AIP to go to vote by the ApeCoin DAO, and the Special Council will instead act purely as ambassadors of the ApeCoin DAO once on-chain governance has been implemented. This would include advocating for the ApeCoin DAO and the ApeCoin ecosystem, educating others outside of the DAO and providing advice and guidance to members of the DAO and Foundation. Upon the passage of this AIP, for the sake of continuity and in light of a monumental change to the ApeCoin DAO governance system, the current Special Council members’ terms will each be extended for 6 months
e. Once on-chain voting has begun and the Executive Director is hired, Special Council compensation will be changed from the current $125,000 per year, to 100,000 $APE per year. Responsibility for the selection, appointment and compensation of the Executive Director would be left to the Special Council, Directors, and Audit Committee.
f. Responsibilities previously assigned to the Special Council will be reassigned to the Executive Director. With the passage of this AIP, AIP-454 will be amended to remove references to the Special Council and instead replace their final oversight role with the directors and administrators of the Ape Foundation.
By adopting the below proposed Constitution, inspired directly by the ArbitrumDAO Constitution, the ApeCoin DAO will be empowered to have a stronger voice and on-chain authorities and powers to shape the future of the ApeCoin ecosystem and ApeChain.
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $100,000 one-time cost + $275,000 per year.
Estimated cost of building DAO governor contract, audits, and on-chain voting UI: $100,000
Each Security Council member shall receive $25,000 per year. There are 11 Security Council members proposed. The total cost of which would be $275,000.
Breakdown of Treasury Allocations:
Total APE unlocked & available: 19,342,665.34
Total APE locked: 110,156,250
Unlocked allocations if treasury split occurred today:
- Administrative Budget: 4,835,666 $APE
- DAO Treasury: 14,506,999 $APE
Locked allocations if treasury split occurred today:
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Administrative Budget: 27,539,062 $APE
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DAO Treasury: 82,617,187 $APE
All figures current as of January 15, 2025. Note that the Administration Budget allocations are subject to an 18 month drip contract, with the timer starting from when the treasury moves on-chain. *Available means not currently allocated to a grant via an approved AIP. **Locked refers to the $APE which is still locked and which unlocks monthly according to the ApeCoin tokenomics unlock schedule.
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-582-apechain-on-chain-apecoin-dao-governance-revamp/26936)
The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.
Disclaimer: Due to the recent approval of AIP-436, all AIPs requesting an allocation denominated over US$250,000 will require a super majority approval of 69% of the total number of votes cast. The Foundation has already begun coordinating to develop our new Snapshot strategy to automate these new decision making guidelines, however, we will ensure compliance with this guideline manually in the interim.
This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.
AIP-526: A Banksy Collection that Yields APE | The APEIC Series
Disclaimer: Due to the recent approval of AIP-436, all AIPs requesting an allocation denominated over US$250,000 will require a super majority approval of 69% of the total number of votes cast. The Foundation has already begun coordinating to develop our new Snapshot strategy to automate these new decision making guidelines, however, we will ensure compliance with this guideline manually in the interim.
This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
Phase I: APEIC NFT | The Exclusive VIP Access to Fine Street Art for the APE Community
The APEIC Series is a monumental collaboration between Kite and ApeCoin. This series consists of NFTs linked to limited edition, signed, and numbered prints, merging high-end physical art with blockchain technology.
APEIC NFTs serve as premium membership keys to Kite, a web3 art studio created to curate and tokenize masterpieces from artists like Banksy, Stik, and KAWS. These masterpieces will be displayed in global galleries, while fractional ownership of the tokenized works generates returns in APE, claimable through the Kite member area.
Phase II: Banksy on ApeChain | The First Mint of a Banksy in the Kite Studio
APEIC NFT holders will receive a share of a highly prized Banksy piece and have first rights of refusal to purchase fractions of future tokenized works curated by Kite. These fractionalized works will yield returns in APE from offline rental revenue.
Phase III: Beyond Banksy on ApeChain | Building the Legacy for the Ape Community
Kite Studio will continue curating exclusive fine art for the ApeCommunity, expanding into mainstream audiences, with all works revolving around the vibrant ecosystem of APE.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
Art Access & Original Signed Prints
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Limited Edition release: The first collection includes 250 APEIC NFTs in 10 sets of 25 unique colorway combinations. Each NFT is an exclusive membership key, granting access to exclusive benefits and curated collections.
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Physical Art: Each APEIC NFT holder will have the opportunity to purchase a super scarce, numbered print of their NFT at a unique rate, allowing them to display a physical version of the limited-edition artwork at home.
Banksy Fractions Yield APE
- APEIC NFT holders will receive a free share of a highly prized Banksy piece and have first rights to purchase future fractionalized Banksy artworks, all tokenized on ApeChain and yielding returns in APE.
Global Brand Awareness
- Events & Marketing: The APEIC Series will be showcased during globally recognized events like Art Basel Miami and Frieze, placing ApeCoin in the spotlight as it blends Web3 with the fine art world. High-impact marketing efforts, including behind-the-scenes content, will enhance awareness and engagement.
Community Engagement & Governance
- Membership Key & Access: Holders of APEIC NFTs will gain early access to future collections, governance roles in upcoming projects, and invitations to exclusive private events, exhibitions, and artist meet-and-greets.
OVERALL COST
Total Requested Amount: $450,000 USD
Milestone-Based Tranches:
- Phase I: Platform Development & Initial APEIC Drop ($125,000 USD)
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Development:
- Building the foundational platform on ApeChain for NFT minting and art tokenization.
- Developing core governance and membership features.
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Marketing and Community Engagement:
- Initial community outreach and strategic marketing for APEIC launch.
- Production and logistics for physical art prints associated with the NFTs.
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Milestone:
- Successful deployment of the Kite platform.
- Successful launch of the APEIC NFT Series (250 NFTs).
Disbursement: Upon Grant Approval. 2. Phase II: Banksy on ApeChain & Global Exhibitions ($150,000 USD)
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Art Curation & Production:
- Fractionalization and tokenization of the first Banksy piece.
- Organizing logistics for the display of the APEIC Series during Art Basel Miami and Frieze.
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Event Execution:
- In-person art events to raise awareness and engagement.
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Milestone:
- Successful fractionalization of Banksy art.
- Free giveaway of Banksy pieces to the APE community.
- Debut of the APEIC Series at two global art fairs.
Disbursement: Upon completion of phase 1 3. Phase III: Expansion & Community Scaling ($100,000 USD)
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Scaling of Platform Infrastructure:
- Integration of secondary trading features and global scaling.
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Community Rewards & Marketing:
- Launch of secondary collections curated by Kite studio and integration of additional artists.
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Milestone:
- Deployment of a secondary trading platform.
- Successful fractionalization of at least 3 subsequent editions.
Disbursement: Upon completion of phase 2.
- Phase IV: yield APE & scale impact ($75,000 USD)
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Full version of Platform:
- Deploy end to end user journey including yields distribution .
- Community Rewards & Marketing:
- Expand artists network and regional impact.
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Milestone:
- Successful distribution of the first yields on APE Chain
- Successful fractionalization of at least 3 additional editions.
- Disbursement: Upon completion of phase 3.
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-526-a-banksy-collection-that-yields-ape-the-apeic-series/25968)
The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.
Disclaimer: Due to the recent approval of AIP-436, all AIPs requesting an allocation denominated over US$250,000 will require a super majority approval of 69% of the total number of votes cast. The Foundation has already begun coordinating to develop our new Snapshot strategy to automate these new decision making guidelines, however, we will ensure compliance with this guideline manually in the interim.
This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.