Past Votes
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)
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-524: ApeLance on ApeChain : WEB 3.0 Bridge (Resubmission)
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
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.
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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.
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NFT Verification: The NFT verification feature will incentivize NFT holders to use and hold ApeCoin, increasing engagement within the ApeCoin ecosystem.
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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.
AIP-452: Expanding APE ecosystem via SOG - Revolutionary Blockchain MOBA Game
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
Summon Of Glory is developed by Playcraft Studio, and is already supported by @Animocabrands, @Shimacapital, @bigbrainvc, @mechanismcap.
We aim to integrate outstanding Yuga NFTs into Summon of Glory’s gameplay, with the three main goals of (1) creating fun gaming experiences, (2) increase ApeCoin’s brand awareness, and (3) to generate revenue share for ApeCoin DAO and the selected ape NFT holders.
The classic gameplay and strong social interaction within SOG leaves a lot of room for scalability plus interoperability for players across different communities.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
Enhance Apecoin’s brand influence and exposure via:
- including Apecoin’s art and information in SOG’s startup screen plus banner
- accepting $Ape as a payment option for trading SOG’s in-game assets
- putting the “ape” logo of Apecoin at the central position of SOG’s logo
- dedicating a section of SOG’s website for promoting and educating viewers on Apecoin’s ecosystem
- providing Apecoin community creations as rewards, such as booklets, collectibles, badges, autographs from Yuga holders
Generate revenue for Apecoin:
- SOG team will use the proposed funding to create game content for SOG Heroes based on 8 NFTs (such as BAYC/Movaverse, chosen via voting by Apecoin DAO members), covering all content such as character design, 3D modeling, skins and skill effects. 30% of the revenue generated in game from the Heroes created based on those 8 chosen NFTs will be permanently shared with Apecoin DAO, while 15% will be shared with the corresponding NFT holder.
- When SOG’s token is listed on exchanges, it will prioritize airdrops to Apecoin DAO community users
Boost Apecoin’s community participation:
- SOG will hold exclusive activities for members of the Apecoin Community
- Initiate an Ape Voting event to give every Yuga asset holder a chance to appear in the game
- Part of the $Ape from the funding proposal will be rewarded to Apecoin community members who take part in the NFT selection votes
- Sponsor Apecoin DAO events
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $246,000 USD
Concept Art: 10,000 USD, for the creation of individual concept art for 4 characters and 4 multi-character concept art pieces;
3D Assets: 100,000 USD, for the design and production of three views, costumes, weapons, accessories, class designs, and the creation of 3D models for 4 characters;
Skins: 80,000 USD, for the production of skins, animations, and skill effects for 4 characters;
Sound Effects: 5,000 USD, for the creation of music and sound effects for 4 characters;
Promotional Videos: 30,000 USD, for the production of promotional video content for 4 characters.
Community Rewards : 6,000 USD, of which 2,000 USD is allocated for rewarding participants in the ApeCoin DAO community who vote on the selection of game NFT characters, and 4,000 USD for rewarding the 4 NFT Holders who are ultimately chosen.
Community Events: 11,000 USD for the ApeCoin DAO community users who participate in the SOG game testing and become SOG game promotion ambassadors, including cash rewards and exclusive game merchandise for the ApeCoin DAO community.
Community Gatherings: 4,000 USD sponsored by SOG for two offline discussions, sharing sessions, and gatherings for the ApeCoin DAO community.
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-452-expanding-ape-ecosystem-via-sog-revolutionary-blockchain-moba-game/24123)
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-483: Bored Arcade: The Ultimate Degen Arcade & Mini-Game Creation Factory
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
Bored Arcade is set to redefine the gaming experience with a degen twist! The BAYC/YUGA-themed arcade will be exclusively native to ApeChain and powered by $APE coin. Our mission? To craft addictively fun games that are straightforward yet compelling—like the beloved “Dookie Dash.” We get it: The everyday non gamer as well as Web3 aficionados crave games that are both easy to grasp and a blast to play, and most importantly you can win a ton of dope stuff!
At launch, players will dive into mini-games designed for everyone from casual dabblers to enthusiasts. You’ll use $APE coin to snag $INSERT tokens, which are your ticket to gameplay. Like those old-school arcades, you’ll collect raffle tickets to score insane prizes. Our simple-to-play, yet addictive games are sure to draw a diverse crowd of gamers, memecoin degens, and even everyday apes.
Bored Arcade isn’t just fun and games; it showcases cutting-edge blockchain gaming tech, spotlighting ApeChain’s potential. This could spark further developer interest and investment in the platform. And with community engagement at its core, our chase-based prize draws, and engaging gaming will foster a dynamic community within the Ape Chain ecosystem.
With raffles and prizes, players will be rewarded daily and weekly. Prize pools will consist of $APE coin contributions and other assets, with 70% going to the winner and 30% allocated back to the platform for buy-backs, airdrops, and a portion of the proceeds going back to the APE Coin DAO.
We’re ramping up perks for BAYC holders too. They can bring their PFP avatars into the games, scoring 1.5x more $INSERT tokens and boosting their chances at raffle winnings.
Bored Arcade’s in-app wallet simplifies account creation and user management. This feature integrates an EVM wallet function for depositing $APE coin, exchanging it for $INSERT token, managing raffle tickets & prizes, and authorizing micropayments for in-game items while playing the games anywhere you want with your mobile. We understand the best tool is the one in your pocket so expect Bored Arcade on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Last but not least our Mini-game Generation Engine, Bored Arcade will establish an innovative game generation engine, equipped with a set of versatile templates designed to streamline the creation of minigames targeted but not exclusively to meme coin projects
These templates enable the rapid development and deployment of new games, significantly enhancing our ability to deliver products regularly, to expand the Bored Arcade platform, and the ApeChain ecosystem.
Welcome to Bored Arcade, where we play hard and degen harder!
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
Bored Arcade is giving back 10% of gross revenue to the ApeCoin DAO treasury, expected to begin about three months after the initial launch.
- Increased Utility for $APE Coin: Bored Arcade uses $APE coin as the primary currency for gaming transactions, enhancing its utility and circulation within the ecosystem.
- Community Engagement and Growth: The platform’s engaging, chase-based prize draws and addictive games are designed to foster a vibrant community within the ApeChain ecosystem and beyond, increasing user engagement and retention.
- Showcasing Blockchain Capabilities: Bored Arcade showcases the innovative possibilities of blockchain-based gaming on ApeChain, potentially attracting further interest and investment in the technology.
- Incentive Mechanisms: The distribution of raffle prizes and the special benefits for BAYC holders (like increased $INSERT tokens) create attractive incentive mechanisms that can drive participation and investment in the ecosystem.
- Diverse Audience Reach: By targeting not only expert gamers but also crypto enthusiasts, memecoin degens, and casual mobile users, Bored Arcade can significantly broaden the user base of the ApeChain ecosystem.
- Minigame Generation: The platform’s sophisticated capabilities allow for accelerated game development, providing value that can be used to optimize the ApeChain experience and drive further ecosystem growth.
These benefits strengthen the ApeCoin/ApeChain ecosystem, making it more attractive to users, projects, and investors.
LIST OF FEATURES:
- Yuga/BAYC-themed arcade games
- $APE coin integration
- Daily/weekly raffles and prizes
- BAYC PFP avatar integration
- In-app digital wallet system
- X/Twitter login integration
- EVM wallet functionality
- Micropayment authorization for in-game items
- Available on mobile iOS and Android
- Reward tracking system
- Accelerated game generation
- Ready-to-go game templates
PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIES:
Key Components:
- Mini-Game Catalog
- Prize Distribution System
- Wallet and Payment System
- Community Management
- Mini-Game Generation Engine
These core elements are designed to turbocharge the ApeChain ecosystem and the utility of $APE coin.
Dive into our expansive BAYC/YUGA-themed mini-game catalog, tailored for every type of player—from the casual to the experienced. Coupled with our enticing prize distribution system, gamers will be motivated to log in daily and eager to play and win.
Our seamless wallet and payment system is crafted to effortlessly onboard gamers. With this system, players can smoothly navigate the platform, effortlessly buying $INSERT tokens with $APE coin, managing their raffle tickets, and exchanging assets, all on iOS and Android. To further enrich the player experience, we’re incorporating a community tab to foster discussions on game strategies, raffle tactics, and other related chatter.
Last but not least our mini-game generation tools will help foster a new kind of degen that will come to ApeChain to receive a template game of their choice or a custom-built game using $APE coin. We want to bring fun, addictive, degen-like, mini-games to the masses and feel that ApeChain is the best place to do so.
Bored Arcade is not just ready—we’re thrilled to support the ecosystem by crafting degen games for the ApeChain native platform. Let’s game on!
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = 800,000 APE
3rd Quarter 2024 Budget - 200,000 APE
- 3 - 4 mini-games live at launch
- Accelerated Mini-Game Development
4th Quarter 2024 Budget - 350,000 APE
- Launch Raffle system & Wallet system
- 3 additional Bored Arcade mini-games
- Catalog system launch
1st Quarter 2025 Budget - 150,000 APE
- Launch Community system integration
- Bored Arcade Listing
- Additional 5 mini-game templates launched
- Additional mini-game engine development
Marketing Budget - 100,000 APE
- Contests
- Giveaways (SAF spaces, raffles)
- Quests
- Video content
- IRL marketing
- Ads online (explorers, scanners, tg bots, etc)
- KOL campaign
- Gorilla marketing
- Apple App Store and Google Play store marketing
Use of Funds:
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Initial Mini-Games Launched
- Description: Bored Arcade will launch with 3 - 4 mini-games to ensure instant use of APE.
- Budget Allocation: 100,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q3 2024)
- Details: 3 - 4 unique mini-games that accept APE coin, collecting airdrop points for the raffle system.
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Accelerated Mini-Game Development
- Description: Bored Arcade will develop tools and templates to seamlessly develop and deploy fun, addictive, degen mini-games for any project (ei. Memecoins, other chains, dapps, etc)
- Budget Allocation: 100,000 APE
- Timeline: 8-9 weeks (Q3 2024)
- Details: Our mini-game engine application will help foster a new crypto enthusiast community in the APE chain ecosystem.
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Launch Raffle & Wallet System
- Description: With the Bored Arcade in-app wallet users will be able to hold their $APE, $INSERT, Raffles, and prizes.
- Budget Allocation: 125,000 APE
- Timeline: 4 weeks (Q4 2024)
- Details: The raffle system was created to incentivize users in our chase-based winning system with things like NFTs, Yuga assets, APE coin, and much more. Bored Arcade will take 30% of the prize pools, a percentage of which will be used to give back to the DAO, some for Airdrops, and the rest for buybacks.
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3 Additional Bored Arcade Mini-Games
- Description: Launching new innovative games to continue the excitement and growth of the Bored Arcade/ApeChain ecosystem.
- Budget Allocation: 100,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q4 2024)
- Details: With new innovative games always being released, users will be excited and eager to play these addictive games to keep earning and winning more rewards
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Catalog System
- Description: The Catalog System will make it easy for users to view and play the native games of Bored Arcade
- Budget Allocation: 125,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q4 2024)
- Details: A system feature that enables the platform to add or remove minigames. It offers categorization of games making it easier for users to navigate our platform.
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Community System Integration
- Description: Chat rooms are an essential part of Bored Arcade, where users can discuss games, build strategies, raffle prizes, and other related topics.
- Budget Allocation: 40,000 APE
- Timeline: 2 - 3 weeks (Q1 2025)
- Details: Effective community management can significantly enhance user engagement, loyalty, and platform growth.
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Listing Services
- Description: Any project that may want to showcase its game can pay a fee in APE to have a game listed on our front page. This helps bring awareness to the projects utilizing our game development service.
- Budget Allocation: 20,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q1 2025)
- Details: This will elevate games and bring community visibility to APE Chain.
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5 Additional Mini-Game Templates
- Description: Bored Arcade can easily and securely have games ready within days to weeks with ready-to-go and ready-to-build templates.
- Budget Allocation: 30,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q1 2025)
- Details: Continue to add more addictive mini-games to our catalog of mini-games.
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Additional Mini-Game Engine Development
- Description: We will continue to upgrade and update our systems, a key feature in the Bored Arcade ecosystem.
- Budget Allocation: 60,000 APE
- Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks (Q1 2025)
- Details: A key component and feature of our platform that we will continue to update with new innovative features and games.
Funds acquired from the DAO will be used for development purposes only. Bored Arcade will provide funds for the liquidity of $INSERT token, once $INSERT token goes live.
We are poised to position Bored Arcade as a catalyst in forging a dynamic degen gaming ecosystem, set to scale and enhance ApeChain from day one. Utilizing our influence as KOLs and well-known entities in this space, we can attract a substantial user base to the platform. The initial start of the chain is pivotal, with user acquisition as our primary focus.
Thank you for taking the time to read through our proposal, see you at the Bored Arcade!
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
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-483-bored-arcade-the-ultimate-degen-arcade-mini-game-creation-factory/24563)
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-496: ApeCoin DAO at NFT PARIS 2025
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
The goal of this AIP is to have an ApeCoin DAO (ApeCoin and ApeChain) presence at NFT Paris, the largest web3 event worldwide with 18,000 visitors. The 4th edition will take place on February 13th-14th 2025 and is particularly strong on Art, Brands (both web2 and web3) and Gaming (sponsored by Yuga, Ubisoft, Animoca Brands in 2024). The conference is also expanding with a new venue 50% bigger, increasing the capacity to host more than 20,000 attendees and 3 additional events: RWA Paris (Finance), Ordinals Paris, XYZ Paris (AI, Depin).
A 6x6m main booth close to the entrance with high traffic will be focused on showcasing ApeChain and ApeCoin. It will be conceptualized and shared with the community for feedback.
An island of 8 1x1m booths next to the main booth will feature creators from the ApeCoin Creators Assembly and initiatives from the ApeCoin Working Groups. Depending on the number of creators interested it would either be the same 8 creators for 2 days or 16 creators in total, 8 per day (see Package section for details).
Alongside the booths, a special 10 minutes keynote and a 30 minutes panel will be organized on the Main Stagel. Speakers and content will be curated and shared with the community closer to the event. The sponsoring will also include tickets and a VIP cocktail reception at the venue.
PACKAGE
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1 large 6Mx6M booth positioned at the entrance. Personalization of the background & the desk included.
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8 1x1m start-up booth for the Creators Assembly positioned at the entrance next to the main booth with custom branding.
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A 10 minutes keynote on the main stage*
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A 30 minutes panel (with up to 5 speakers) on the main stage*
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VIP Cocktail: Privatization of a balcony in the main event between 6pm-9pm on the 13th or 14th for a special cocktail including drinks and food.
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Tickets: 10 VIP tickets and 20 General admission tickets (base offer, this can be negotiated, the tickets will be distributed in priority to speakers and creators presenting at the ApeCoin Creators assembly booth.
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Goodies to be distributed at the booth with ApeCoin/ApeChain branding.
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40% discount on General Attendee tickets for ApeCoin holders (1 $APE minimum) Custom merch and goodies for the booth Print materials and digital content to display *Speakers to be determined closer to the event.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
- Increasing ApeCoin’s visibility at a major event
- Increasing ApeChain’s visibility at a major event
- Directly engage with attendees and professionals
- Promote builders from the ApeCoin Creators Assembly
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $169,420 USD.
- NFT Paris package: $142,000 USD
Following costs are estimates and each allocation can be adjusted in the limit of the total amount requested.
- Merchandising and goodies: $10,000 USD
- ApeCoin Treasure Hunt: $6,000 USD
- Misc: including booth host, customization cost etc.: $11,420 USD
This AIP also request the use of the ApeCoin/ApeChain/ApeKin branding for goodies and booth design purpose.
PROPOSAL
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-496-apecoin-dao-at-nft-paris-2025/24950)
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-498: DashBO UGC Platform : Democratizing Content Creation
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
Welcome to DashBO, your gateway to boundless creativity and empowerment in the digital realm. Our platform is more than just a website; it’s a revolutionary space where individuals of all skill levels can unleash their imagination and bring their visions to life. With DashBO, content creation is no longer reserved for the select few – it’s now accessible to everyone.
DashBO is a User-Generated Content (UGC) platform, which means our platform thrives on the creativity and contributions of its members. UGC platforms empower users to share their unique ideas and creations, and foster innovation . By harnessing the power of UGC, DashBO enables a diverse range of content that reflects the rich creativity of its users, providing endless inspiration and opportunities for growth.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore your creative side, DashBO provides intuitive tools and resources to help you craft captivating 3D animations or poses with ease. But that’s not all. DashBO goes beyond traditional content creation by offering users the ability to transform their creations into dynamic face filters, AR experiences, and avatars for games or the metaverse. With our emphasis on democratizing content creation and leveraging users’ NFT profile pictures, DashBO is not just a platform – it’s a community where imagination knows no bounds.
Our platform DashBO will be built on ApeChain. ApeChain’s robust infrastructure ensures fast transaction times, low fees, and enhanced security, making it the ideal foundation for a cutting-edge content creation platform. This technology enables seamless integration and interaction within the ApeCoin ecosystem, allowing for greater interoperability and expanding the possibilities for creators.
A pre-release, limited functionality beta version of DashBO will be deployed in partnership with Yuga Labs via BAYC. com exclusively to all BAYC and MAYC holders via the BAYC. com Profile system. Once the full platform is launched, all BAYC and MAYC holders – as well as Meebits – will have immediate access to the full platform and functionalities. Our platform will also support other Yuga assets like Kodas and MoonBirds upon their releases. Other collections such as CloneX and AKCB that offer 3D models to their communities are supported, and for those that don’t as of yet – such as Mocaverse, 0n1 Force, or Azuki and many others – we have prepared the base model for the generation of the full range of 3D models using our system when onboarded. DashBO will help onboard these communities to the ApeCoin ecosystem and ApeChain.
YUGA SUPPORT:
In addition to contracting Inceptive Studios to create a complete collection of unofficial, DashBO-ready models for MAYC, and giving us access to the full collection of official BAYC models for the system, Yuga Labs will be providing Meebits, Kodas, and MoonBirds 3D assets as they become available for inclusion.
FEATURES:
1. ANIMATIONS AND POSES: DashBO empowers users to unleash their creativity with a multitude of animations and poses and even some trending memes with their PFP’s.
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Animations: DashBO offers a multitude of preset animations for users to choose from. Users can select their favorite animation, add camera movement and background audio, and then export it directly to social media or download the video to edit on their preferred video editing software.
+ Additional animations will be regularly, providing users with fresh ways to express themselves.
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Poses: DashBO also features a wide variety of preset poses. Users can select their favorite pose, adjust the camera angles, and then export the image to social media or download it for further editing on their favorite photo editing software.
+ New poses will be introduced regularly, providing users with fresh ways to express themselves.
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Memes: DashBO includes a selection of trending memes, allowing users to express themselves with humor and creativity. Users can choose from the latest memes and customize them with different camera angles and share them on social media.
+ Additional trending memes will be added regularly to ensure users always have fresh content to play with.
2. MBA CLOSET: Users can personalize their avatars by trying over 40 MBA apparel brands, including links to the brand’s e-commerce website. The user can create content by animating and posing their avatars, with apparel labeled with the brand name and MBA License Number. This user-generated content (UGC) enhances engagement and drives conversions. This brand labeled content can be showcased on social media, email, landing pages, and checkout pages, maximizing its impact across various platforms.
Some of the MBA apparel brands we have in place:
3.MERCH TRYOUT: Users can customize their avatars with over 90 merch items from almost all BAYC/MAYC merch drops. Users can tryout and create content by animating and posing their avatars wearing the merch. Additionally, users can access information about the merch and links to search pages on StockX and eBay.
Some of the merch drops in place:
- MERCH PARTNERSHIPS:
DashBO will regularly add special merch drops either in the shape of partnerships with Brands or apparel that is trending like when the DogWifHat was trending we would have added the Wif Hat or another example the MOG glasses when they were trending.
Planned merch drops:
- Exclusive Singe Partnership: DashBO is partnering with SINGE® to release exclusive digital apparel.
- DashBO x Apecoin Merch: AIP Approval Celebration DashBO x Apecoin Merch.
4. MBA TASTING: To empower MBA brands, users can leverage our UGC system by creating avatar poses with their avatars featuring MBA products at no cost to the brands. Users can animate and pose their avatars with products labeled with the brand name and MBA License Number, if available. This user-generated content (UGC) is utilized at every stage of the buyer’s journey to boost engagement and drive conversions. This brand labeled content can be featured on social media, email, landing pages, and checkout pages, maximizing its reach and impact across various platforms. The rendered poses will have a footer with the MBA brand’s Logo, website, and MBA license number.
Some of the MBA brands we have in place:
5. REALSPACE AR: DashBO empowers users to bring their creations into the real world through Augmented Reality (AR). Users can create various animations and seamlessly integrate them into AR experiences. This feature allows users to see their 3D animations interact with their physical environment, adding a new dimension of engagement and immersion. Whether it’s for personal enjoyment, social media sharing, or professional presentations, DashBO’s AR capabilities offer an exciting way to showcase creativity. New AR experiences and tools will be continuously added, keeping users creating fresh content.
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6. TUTORIALS: DashBO offers a comprehensive array of informative and entertaining tutorials designed to help users maximize their experience on the platform. These tutorials provide step-by-step guidance on how to utilize DashBO’s extensive suite of tools, ensuring users can fully harness their creative potential. In addition to DashBO-specific tutorials, there will be a curated selection of tutorials covering other popular 3D software and tools. These resources will walk users through each phase of the creative process, from basic techniques to advanced strategies, offering valuable insights and practical tips. By following these tutorials, users will not only enhance their technical skills in creating content with their 3D avatars but also spark their creativity, enabling them to produce more compelling and imaginative content.
7. LEADERBOARD: To foster a vibrant and engaged community, DashBO will feature a community leaderboard that incentivizes users to share their creative content on social media. As a DashBO user, you can earn DashBO credits when other users join using a referral link.
By incorporating this gamified approach, DashBO aims to boost user participation, enhance the visibility of user-generated content, and promote the wider use of ApeCoin within the community. This system not only rewards users for their creativity but also helps to spread awareness and drive traffic to the ApeCoin ecosystem through social media engagement.
7. INTEROPERABLE FILES: In the ever-evolving landscape of digital creation, different metaverse platforms, games, tools, and software support 3D files in various formats, each with its own specifications. This diversity often creates a barrier for creators who want to ensure their content is compatible across multiple platforms. DashBO addresses this challenge by handling all necessary conversions, rigging, and texturing, making avatars and other 3D content seamlessly usable across different metaverse platforms, games, tools, and software. By automating these technical processes, DashBO removes the complexity and ensures that users can focus on their creativity without worrying about technical compatibility issues. As new platforms and technologies emerge, DashBO will continually update and expand its capabilities to support an even wider range of formats and specifications, ensuring that our users’ creations are future-proof.
Inceptive Studio is in several different stages of talks with providers of Metaverse and 3D tools providers:
Most recently, Yuga Labs: Otherside announced that Rida and the Inceptive, along with other community builders @bailey and @Tropical, are pre-alpha testers of the ODK powered by ApeChain.
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APECHAIN INTEGRATION: Integrating DashBO with ApeChain is crucial for enhancing user experience. Users will have the ability to use ApeCoin to purchase DashBO credits, our off-chain currency. This integration aims to facilitate a seamless experience within DashBO, enabling users to unlock new content for their avatars more efficiently.
TOKEN AUTHENTICATION: Token Gating in DashBO plays a crucial role in restricting access to certain parts of the platform exclusively to NFT holders, thereby safeguarding intellectual property from unauthorized use. DashBO accommodates delegate wallets such as Warm and Delegate Cash, ensuring a smooth and secure user experience. Moreover, DashBO seamlessly integrates with ParaSpace and BendDAO, both leveraging Delegate Cash, ensuring compatibility and operational efficiency.
BUSINESS MODEL: DashBO’s business model is designed to give Yuga 3D avatar holders (starting with BAYC, MAYC and Meebits) value at both free and premium levels, providing free content creation tools as well as additional premium tools through the purchase of DashBO credit bundles. By using ApeCoin for transactions, DashBO integrates seamlessly with the broader Ape ecosystem, adding utility and value for ApeCoin holders. Until the full collections become available, DashBO will also provides access to demo avatars from popular Yuga collections such as Bored Ape Kennel Club (BAKC), Kodas, MoonBirds, and 10KTF Gucci Grail. Holders of these projects can utilize these demo avatars to create unique content, enhancing their creative possibilities. To unlock premium content and advanced tools, users can purchase DashBO credits, which are exclusively available for purchase using ApeCoin.
The credits come in three bundles, each with specific expiry durations:
DashBO will implement a revenue share model with the ApeCoin DAO. Ten percent (10%) of the gross revenue from sales will go to the ApeCoin DAO treasury , supporting the broader ApeCoin ecosystem and contributing to its growth and sustainability. Revenue distribution is planned to be done quarterly. This schedule allows for consistent financial reporting and ensures that the DAO regularly benefits from the platform’s success.
Additionally, we plan to introduce regular updates and new features, keeping the platform dynamic and continually improving the user experience. Whether you’re using free features or exploring premium content. We intend to keep the cost of premium content between 4-6 credits. This pricing strategy ensures affordability while maintaining the quality and accessibility of premium features on the platform.
We do NOT retain any ownership rights over content created using IP that is owned by the holders. Our platform is designed to respect and protect the intellectual property of all users.
PARTNERSHIPS:
- Yuga Labs:
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MAYC Models: Inceptive has been contracted by Yuga Labs to create a complete collection of “unofficial” models for MAYC (DashBO-ready).
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BAYC .com: Inceptive has partnered with Yuga Labs to create BAYC holders pre-release beta access to DashBo UGC platform .](BAYC. com)
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BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM
Integrating DashBO with ApeCoin will significantly promote the usage of ApeCoin, encouraging users to engage more actively with the ApeCoin ecosystem. This integration will facilitate various transactions, including the purchase of premium content, creation tools and unique assets. By increasing the utility and circulation of ApeCoin, DashBO will contribute to generating additional revenue for the ApeCoin DAO, thereby strengthening the overall ecosystem and enhancing its sustainability. DashBO will implement a Ten percent (10%) revenue share model with the DAO thus supporting the broader ApeCoin ecosystem and contributing to its growth and sustainability.
Moreover, DashBO’s support of other Non Yuga projects like Mocaverse, Azuki, Pudgy Penguins, Degods, and many others will introduce more users to the ApeCoin and ApeChain ecosystems once those projects are onboarded. This expansion of users and projects within the ecosystem will further enhance the value and utility of ApeCoin, fostering a vibrant and thriving community of creators and users. Additionally, DashBO will be built on ApeChain, which means more communities will be onboarded to the ApeCoin and ApeChain ecosystems. This integration will add more demand for ApeCoin as these communities utilize the token for various transactions and interactions within the ecosystem. Additionally, the integration with ApeChain will enable seamless interoperability with other projects and tokens within the ApeCoin ecosystem, further enhancing its utility and value proposition.
OVERALL COST
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $418,000 USD.
This grant will cover the development and integration costs, marketing expenses, and operational expenses associated with Launching DashBO with the ApeCoin ecosystem.
The detailed budget breakdown is as follows:
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Development and Integration: $150,000 USD
- Frontend Development: $30,000 USD
- Backend Development: $30,000 USD
- Unity Development: $40,000 USD
- Blockchain Development and Audit: $50,000 USD
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Infrastructure & Maintenance Costs: $80,000 USD
- Hosting Costs: $50,000 USD
- Data Storage: $10,000 USD
- Maintenance: $20,000 USD
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Operational Expenses: $188,000 USD
- Marketing and Promotion: $50,000 USD
- Content Creation: $90,000 USD
- Licenses and Subscriptions: $8,000 USD
- 3D Work: $40,000 USD
Our main request is to receive social media support from the APE Foundation, particularly in the form of tweets at launch and periodic retweets. This will help us engage with the community effectively and drive awareness for the platform. We also request additional support from the APE Foundation for community engagement initiatives and platform enhancements, as deemed necessary by the Foundation.
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
Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-498-dashbo-ugc-platform-democratizing-content-creation/25163/1)
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.