ApeLance is set to transform the freelance landscape by offering a secure, transparent, and efficient platform powered by ApeChain. By ensuring instant payments, confidentiality, and a robust verification system, ApeLance provides a reliable and innovative solution for freelancers and clients worldwide.

Problem: All platforms use third-party payment systems. Traditional freelance platforms charge high fees (up to 40%) and delay payments, which can be a big problem for freelancers. If these payment systems are not available in a particular country, freelancers can face difficulties, including the risk of not receiving their payments. Even when these systems do work, they often charge very high fees. In Asian regions, many freelancers do gig work on the side, and their earnings are typically low. For example, if I complete a $50 job and have to pay a $10 fee, it feels unfair to me.

The Solution: ApeLance Payments in ApeCoin are instant and transparent, significantly reducing the risk of non-payment or delayed payment. Smart contracts hold funds in escrow and release them upon the completion of predefined milestones, ensuring that both parties fulfill their obligations.Payment delays can disrupt the cash flow for freelancers.

Bidding System

Sometimes, employers may not know how to manage their projects or who to hire. In such cases, they can simply post their project on Apelance. People who have the skills and knowledge to complete the job can then submit their own bids, including the price and the time needed to finish the work. This is a unique feature not found on any other freelance platform. Additionally, by setting a budget, clients can quickly find the right person for the job from a wide range of options.

Most lowes fee platform of this industry! and more…

0.5% marketplace fee will be charged if paying and receiving payments using ApeCoin. 1% fee will be charged if payment is made in other coins.

New User Acquisition: By targeting freelancers and clients globally, ApeLance will attract new users to the ApeCoin ecosystem, including those who have not previously engaged with crypto. ApeLance will encourage active participation from the ApeCoin community, including developers, designers, marketers, and other freelancers, fostering a vibrant and collaborative environment. The platform will help businesses find skilled freelancers quickly and efficiently, driving economic activity within the ApeCoin ecosystem.
NFT Verification: The NFT verification feature will incentivize NFT holders to use and hold ApeCoin, increasing engagement within the ApeCoin ecosystem.
Long-Term Viability: The decentralized and transparent nature of ApeLance ensures its sustainability without reliance on a central authority, aligning with the principles of decentralization and self-sovereignty central to the ApeCoin community.

The 0.1% of the market we are targeting amounts to $500 million, representing the total sales between employers and employees. We will generate revenue by taking a commission from these transactions.

Challenges in Asia The reason for focusing on Asian countries is that they are often ranked low in the freelance market because of payment issues. As I mentioned earlier, the payment systems either don’t work, or banks don’t support them. The few systems that do work charge high fees. Even though we all live on the same planet, the opportunities are different. Just think about it—there isn’t even a single McDonald’s or Starbucks in our country. That’s why I want to solve at least one problem that Asians face.

Our goal is to create a blockchain-based P2P freelance platform to capture 0.1% of this rapidly growing market. Unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent isolation have demonstrated that people’s lives are not fixed. The next generation dreams of working on diverse projects from anywhere in the world rather than settling in one place.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

We plan to spend 20% of commissions rewarding our most active users and 10% to support initiatives of ApeCoin DAO. Our goal for the next five years is to attract 0.1% of the market, which is estimated $2.5 million. The 20% of commissions allocated for rewarding our most active users will be distributed based on a point system. Points will be awarded for activities such as completing projects, receiving high ratings, and contributing to community discussions. These points can be redeemed for ApeCoin or used to access premium features. The 10% allocated to support ApeCoin DAO initiatives will be used to fund projects and events that align with the DAO’s goals, such as educational programs, community meetups, and development grants. Detailed criteria and application processes for these funds will be developed in collaboration with the DAO. Additionally, users will receive a Job NFT Badge, and job ads and information for NFT-certified users within the Yuga Labs ecosystem will appear at the top of listings. Similarly, Mocaverse NFTs will also rank high.

Regarding the use of ApeCoin trademarks, we do not expect to maintain full ownership rights to the content or IP created as a result of the approval of our proposal. We anticipate that any content produced will be owned by the ApeCoin DAO, aligning with the principles of decentralization and community ownership.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $147,000

Two tranches of funding have been requested: Upon approval, the initial phase would require $67,000 to cover platform development and launch expenses. The second tranche, at the start of Milestone 3, would require $80,000 for marketing, monitoring, maintenance, and other miscellaneous costs.

Technical Development:

Smart Contract Development: $3,000 Developing the smart contracts that will power the decentralized freelance marketplace, ensuring security and functionality.
Integration with ApeChain: $4,000 Integrating the platform with the ApeChain blockchain, including wallet integration and transaction processing.
Security Audits: $20,000 Conducting comprehensive security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities in the smart contracts and platform.
Blockchain Node Setup and Maintenance: $10,000 Setting up and maintaining the necessary blockchain nodes to support the platform’s operations.

User Interface Design: 5. UX/UI Design: $5,000 Designing the user interface for the platform, focusing on user experience and ease of use. 6. Front-End Development: $10,000 Developing the front-end of the platform, including responsive design for different devices. 7. Testing and Iteration: $5,000 Conducting user testing and iterating on the design based on feedback to ensure a seamless user experience.

Deployment and Launch: 8. Deployment Costs: $10,000 Deploying the platform on the ApeChain mainnet, including final testing and optimization. 9. Launch Marketing: $50,000 Marketing activities to promote the platform launch, including social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, and press releases.

Monitoring and Maintenance (1 year): 10. Ongoing Maintenance: $10,000 Continuous monitoring and maintenance of the platform to ensure stability, performance, and security. This includes server costs, bug fixes, and updates. Miscellaneous Expenses: 11. Contingency Fund: $20,000 Allocated for unforeseen expenses and to cover any additional costs that may arise during the project.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-524-apelance-on-apechain-web-3-0-bridge-resubmission/26042)

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.

For

2,125 votes

3 days ago

AIP-466: Proposal To Close Non-Essential Working Groups

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

This proposal suggests the following:

Dissolve the Governance Working Group: AIP-239: Working Group Guidelines & The Governance Working Group Charter.
Dissolve the Marketing & Communications Working Group: AIP-246: Working Group Charter - Marketing & Communications.
Dissolve the Metaverse Working Group: AIP-245: Working Group Charter - Metaverse.
Dissolve the Web3 Development Working Group: AIP-376: Working Group Charter - Web3 Development.

The DAO created these working groups, and the DAO is well within its actions, activities, and purview to close them as per AIP-239: Working Group Guidelines & The Governance Working Group Charter.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Collectively, all four working groups are costing or will cost the DAO almost $3M per year.

To date, the new Working Groups have been largely ineffective in their mandate.

As per the Q1/24 financial reports which we all knew would be bad (and we have yet to see Q2 & Q3), it is clear that the treasury is fast running out of disposable funds. Ape Foundation Transparency Report - 2024 - Q1. We the DAO need to stop the financial bleeding and to take necessary steps to preserve the treasury and reposition it for prosperity.

This proposal has the following vital benefits:

The DAO immediately saves money.
The DAO can re-purpose LESS funds to hire/contract experienced third-parties who have a lot more experience in the specific areas previously outlined in this WG charter.
The DAO no longer has to deal with the distractions, funding, and down time associated with elections as well as the budget proposals and voting for these working groups.
The Ape Foundation can focus on specific mandates which are beneficial to the smooth operation of the DAO.
The Ape Foundation can hire and contract third-party teams//providers on an as-needed basis. This also provides the flexibility of being able to switch teams/providers if they fail to perform as expected or if they don’t perform as per their mandated KPIs, OKRs or if they don’t adhere to strict transparency and accountability guidelines.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $0

Requests of the APE Foundation:

Dissolve the aforementioned working groups.
Pay in full, to affected stewards, any/all amounts that are in arrears.
Wind-down of the operations of any/all activities and entities.
Prevent the DAO from creating any new DAO funded working groups [under the existing charters].
Additionally, at its discretion, the Ape Foundation would put up RFPs for activities and work which were previously required to be performed by the aforementioned working group. As per the RFP, hire third-party teams which would be directed to handle all activities previously performed by this WG.
Manage and co-ordinate the consulting and hiring of any third-parties selected by the RFP to perform the required roles with specific KPIs and OKRs which are to be shared with the DAO community.
As needed, display a new Discourse category called “Job Description” related to either a work for hire request or an RFP so that the DAO community can have the opportunity to participate in such hiring opportunities.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-466-proposal-to-close-non-essential-working-groups/24526)

For

2,125 votes

3 days ago

AIP-486: Powered by ApeCoin, unlocking Web3 travel solutions for the community & Apes Swing into Lisbon Event

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

Sleap.io (MBA License #00457) is the first on-chain hotel booking platform with access to over 350,000 hotels globally which is expanding to 1,000,000 hotels in upcoming months.

As one of the official and community promotion partners for ApeFest 2024, BAYC, and ApeCoin MarComms, we are excited to extend the same community benefits to the ApeCoin community. We accept over 250 cryptocurrencies, including $Apecoin, along with traditional payment methods. As we innovate and grow, we aim to lead the Web3 travel industry.

We believe that the growth of Web3 brands relies on community building, which is why we have hosted multiple Web3 cultural events. With the development of ApeChain, we plan to offer the ApeCoin community exclusive discounts and innovative Web3 travel booking services, integrating ApeChain as a payment option.

During ApeFest, we will host the “Apes Swing into Lisbon” event, in collaboration with various Web3 communities and MBA brands! Join Sleap.io, Apecoin MarComms, Boredin, and Clavi for an electrifying evening as we kick off ApeFest.

We have arranged a stunning event venue in Lisbon, featuring both indoor and outdoor spaces. The event will include a DJ, drinks, and digital LCD screen displays. In partnership with ApeCoin MarComms, we will showcase the works and PFPs & IPs of various community creators on seven screens, including creations from BAYC, ApeCoin, ThankApe, ApeChain content, Mocaverse, and JRNY. This will give participants an unforgettable experience, kicking off the ApeCoin cultural journey.

Event: Apes Swing into Lisbon Date: 17 October 2024 Time: 18:00 - 00:00 (6 hours) Location: Poolside Lisbon Address: R. Acácio de Paiva 19 21, 1700-003 Lisboa, Portugal Guests: 250

What to Expect:

Join Sleap.io, ApeCoin MarComms, BoredIn, and Clavi for an electrifying evening as we kick off ApeFest.

This exclusive event marks the beginning of an unforgettable weekend at ApeFest.

Dive into the heart of Web3 culture at Poolside, Lisbon’s premier hub for all things blockchain and digital innovation.

What to Expect:

Elevated Beats: Enjoy music from our handpicked DJ, setting the perfect vibe.
Food and Drinks: Enjoy complimentary drinks and gourmet finger foods.
MBA Companies: Explore a variety of MBA brands’ products and activations.
Visuals: 7 NFT screens displaying Apes, ApeChain content, MBA products, and art, including creations from ApeCoin, ThankApe, Mocaverse, and JRNY.
Networking: Meet and connect with fellow holders in the Ape community to create lasting memories.

Embrace this chance to celebrate the beginning of ApeFest in a setting that embodies the future of connectivity and digital experiences.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The benefits to the ApeCoin ecosystem for ApeCoin DAO and ApeChain include:

Increased Utility and Adoption:
- Integrating ApeChain into platforms like Sleap.io 4 expands ApeCoin’s use cases, encouraging real-world transactions such as hotel bookings.
Enhanced Ecosystem Growth:
- Providing unique services and benefits, like exclusive discounts and Web3 travel solutions, fosters a vibrant, engaged community, driving growth and retention.
Strengthened Community Engagement:
- Hosting Web3 cultural events and offering community-driven rewards strengthen the bond within the ApeCoin community, leading to higher participation and collaboration.
Innovation and Market Leadership:
- As one of the first platforms to integrate on-chain hotel booking with a wide range of payment options, collaborating with ApeChain, this pioneering approach can attract more partners and users to the ApeCoin ecosystem.
Improved Online Payment Solutions:
- Improved Online Payment Solutions:By accepting ApeCoin as payment and prioritizing ApeChain in the future, online payments accept over 250 cryptocurrencies and traditional methods, improving financial inclusion and transaction flexibility.
Economic Benefits:
- Increased adoption of ApeCoin for practical uses can boost demand and potentially increase its value, benefiting all ecosystem participants.
Cross-Platform Integration:
- Collaborations facilitated by ApeChain create a more interconnected and versatile ecosystem, enhancing ApeCoin’s overall utility and appeal.
ApeCoin holders only need to have 1 ApeCoin (max 100) to participate in our “Apes Swing into Lisbon” event at ApeFest. We will also provide 100 free tickets to the ApeCoin, Moca, and JRNY NFT communities.
Holders of MBA brands, BAYC, ApeCoin, Moca, and JRNY NFTs can also participate in our digital LCD IP showcase during the Open Call. Our mission is to foster greater community interaction within the ApeCoin ecosystem.
We will provide a booth at the event to showcase ApeChain and ApeCoin promotions, as well as display products from MBA brands.
We will be giving away specially designed 200+ Merchandising items, Powered by ApeCoin swag, and MBA Collaboration products to all ApeCoin users participating in the event during ApeFest. This includes items from BoredIn’s IP & MBAs newspaper, Mutant beer, and BoredTea.
Photography: Photography coverage during the event for ApeFest content, which will be shared with the ApeCoin DAO community.

OVERALL COST:

The total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $45,000 USD.

Details:

Apes Swing into Lisbon event activations: 30K USD

Event Venue Capacity: 250 Guests
Staff: 2 Bartenders, Security, Hostess, DJ
Drinks: 350 Complimentary Drinks
Food: Gourmet Finger Foods
Display: 7 NFT Screens and Visuals Behind the DJ
Merchandising giveaway and MBA Product Collaboration cost
Venue Maintenance and Cleaning Fees

Booth and Banner Display: 5K USD
Booth and Banner for ApeChain Display
Booth and Banner for MBA Brands
Booth and Banner for ApeCoin Display
Venue Insurance, Security, and Legal Fees: 5K USD
Promotional Materials and Photography Content: 5K USD

Please note that Sleap.io reserves the right to the final interpretation of the discount. Future platform updates may include optimizations of the AIP and processes. However, we remain committed to actively providing more comprehensive booking services for the community in future developments.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-486-powered-by-apecoin-unlocking-web3-travel-solutions-for-the-community-apes-swing-into-lisbon-event/24600)

Against

2,000 votes

1 month ago