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.

• 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:

1. Smart Contract Development: $3,000 Developing the smart contracts that will power the decentralized freelance marketplace, ensuring security and functionality.
2. Integration with ApeChain: $4,000 Integrating the platform with the ApeChain blockchain, including wallet integration and transaction processing.
3. Security Audits: $20,000 Conducting comprehensive security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities in the smart contracts and platform.
4. 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.

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

• 1 large 6Mx6M booth positioned at the entrance. Personalization of the background & the desk included.

• 8 1x1m start-up booth for the Creators Assembly positioned at the entrance next to the main booth with custom branding.

• A 10 minutes keynote on the main stage*

• A 30 minutes panel (with up to 5 speakers) on the main stage*

• 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.

• 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.

• Goodies to be distributed at the booth with ApeCoin/ApeChain branding.

• 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.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Showcasing Blockchain Capabilities: Bored Arcade showcases the innovative possibilities of blockchain-based gaming on ApeChain, potentially attracting further interest and investment in the technology.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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:

1. Yuga/BAYC-themed arcade games
2. $APE coin integration
3. Daily/weekly raffles and prizes
4. BAYC PFP avatar integration
5. In-app digital wallet system
6. X/Twitter login integration
7. EVM wallet functionality
8. Micropayment authorization for in-game items
9. Available on mobile iOS and Android
10. Reward tracking system
11. Accelerated game generation
12. 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

This proposal aims to allocate 13.8 Million ApeCoin in voting power to better reflect the contributions and stakes of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC), Kodas, and Otherdeed holders within our community. We aim to create a more balanced and representative governance. We aim to create two distinct wallets; one for the monkees and one for the Kodas and the Deeds they keep watch over.

The Ape Wallet will have 6.9 million ApeCoin delegated to it by The Ape Foundation. The vote will be controlled by BAYC (2 votes) and MAYC (1 vote) via snapshot.

The Otherside Wallet will have 6.9 million ApeCoin delegated to it and will be controlled by Koda (2 votes) and Otherdeed Expanded holders (1 vote)

• This delegation will have a one-year term starting from the date that the wallets are used to vote in any AIP. The term can be renewed if a member puts up an AIP to extend it before the term ends. However, these delegations will not be used to vote in any subsequent decisions related to them, such as renewing, extending, or ending it early.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The proposed voting adjustment aims to empower those who were intended to lead The Otherside. This change is designed to foster a fairer voting environment, promoting decisions that benefit the broader community and support the long-term health of the ecosystem. The timing is critical as we approach the launch of major initiatives like Otherside and ApeChain.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = No Cost

This ApeCoin would remain in the custody of the APE Foundation.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-489-restoring-balance/24746

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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

This AIP is designed to showcase the complete scope of the project, including the current build stage of https://www.ip3.cc/

With a functioning MVP landing page, we require support to accelerate the completion of the product.

The remaining outstanding items include:

• Build out of the front end UI ensuring complete seamless workflow from user onboarding, through to IP sales and revenue funnels.
• Backend contracts, although written, require implementation.
• Backend infrastructure scaling to support system growth.
• Team scaling for accelerated development to include an additional UI/UX designer and developers continuing through to post deployment support.
• Contract auditing and security systems require implementation.

IP3.cc allows holders to determine their own IP use for their asset, providing these licenses on an open marketplace for all consumers to be able to purchase, utilizing the IP within the agreed legal parameters. It is a much wider IP use case, providing for greater opportunity; overall increase in brand awareness through increased decentralized IP usage.

For example: I own a BAYC - I can apply multiple licenses to it allowing for people to lease the right to use the IP for advertising, physical merchandise, comic books, animations etc. Now my asset is accessible to 4 different addressable markets.

This AIP is focused on increasing the capacity of IP utility, whilst providing the legal framework and monetization structure to support it. As we support all NFT collections, this will positively affect the utility of ApeCoin also.

External to product development, it is crucial that this AIP supports the peripheral strategic components that will ensure success:

• Strategic marketing plan and execution
• Education schedule and material to be delivered to NFT holders
• Legal Consultation and preparation of agreements, smart contract integration
• Maintenance and technical infrastructure support

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

IP3.cc provides a robust, scalable IP platform which is dedicated to enhancing the rights and commercialization for NFT holders.

Its legal framework, backed by immutable provenance on the blockchain, will ensure that it is the first and best in class for delivering value back to holders.

As the payment currency will only be in $ApeCoin, it guarantees that the final payment settlement will always be in $ApeCoin, providing a consistent and balanced tokenomic model which contributes to the whole ecosystem.

We aim to position IP3.cc as the preferred NFT IP solution and are able to provide the following long term and consistent benefits back to the ApeCoin Ecosystem:

• ApeCoin will be applied in merchandise Market for consistent and available brand awareness.
• The platform charges 2.5% trading fees for licensing and merchandise Market.
• All NFT IP listed on Licensing market should pay 1 ApeCoin for each listing.

Core Benefits to ApeCoin DAO:

1. 50% of fees generated will be given to ApeCoin DAO in perpetuity.
2. Licensing fees will be paid in ApeCoin only.
3. All trading fees within the marketplace will be paid in ApeCoin only.
4. With IP3 Layer being accessible to all NFT collections on the Ethereum network at first, this enables for a broader adoption and utility of ApeCoin as it will be the only settlement form of payment.
5. Fiat processing mechanism will be utilized to allow for easy onboarding of new capital with a frictionless payment system.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund is 781,000 ApeCoin / $469,000 USD.

Budget:

Product Development - 240,000 APECOIN

• UI/UX Design
• Smart Contract Development
• Front-end Developer hire
• Back-end Developer hire
• Product Design and Management
• Internal security monitoring and integrity alert system

Marketing - 210,000 APECOIN

• PR and Media coverage
• Social media campaigns
• Joint brand collaborations and campaigns

Educational Packages - 96,000 APECOIN

• NFT IP Protection
• IP Licensing Education

Legal & Consultant - 85,000 APECOIN

Security - 50,000 APECOIN

• Smart Contract Audits
• Platform Security Audits (external)

Maintenance and Support - 100,000 APECOIN

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-481-building-the-modular-ip-layer-with-apecoin/24668

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.

This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.

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

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

The Problem: Traditional freelance platforms often charge high service fees (up to 40%) and can delay payments for several days or even weeks. Freelancers and clients alike face issues with trust and transparency, as the terms of service and payment processes are controlled by centralized entities. In some regions, payments cannot be received, and transfers do not go through. With Web 3.0, we aim to ensure equal rights and opportunities for everyone across the globe.

ApeLance Competitive Advantages

⭐ ApeLance: The Solution ApeLance leverages smart contracts on ApeChain to automate and secure payment processes. 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. By utilizing ApeCoin and smart contracts, ApeLance ensures immediate and secure payments upon task completion, providing financial stability for freelancers.

⭐ Easy Account Creation Creating an account on our platform is simple and does not require any personal information. Users can register using their wallet address created on ApeChain or their MOCA ID. This approach ensures that the personal information of both contractors and clients remains confidential, while also enhancing the platform’s usability regardless of the user’s location or background. ApeLance aims to eliminate these biases and create an equal opportunity environment for all users.

⭐ Bid Bidding allows freelancers to offer their services at competitive rates, ensuring clients receive the best value for their projects. By creating a competitive environment, clients can choose from a range of bids that suit their budget and quality expectations.

⭐ NFT Verification and Badge System The NFT Verification and Badge System is a key feature of ApeLance that allows users to verify their NFTs and receive a badge on their profile. This badge serves as a mark of authenticity and credibility within the ApeLance marketplace. Verified NFT badges provide clients and freelancers with an added layer of trust, knowing they are dealing with genuine members of the NFT community. NFT users can easily find and connect with others who share similar NFTs, fostering a sense of community within the marketplace.

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

Freelancer: An individual who offers their services on a project-by-project basis, often working independently and remotely.
Client: An individual or entity that hires freelancers to complete specific projects or tasks.

🌍 Facts about Freelancing Worldwide

▶ Statistics

Growth: The freelance workforce is growing rapidly, with an estimated 59 million freelancers in the United States alone, contributing $1.2 trillion to the economy. Freelancing is a global phenomenon, with freelancers from around the world offering their services to clients across borders.

Flexibility: One of the main reasons people choose freelancing is the flexibility it offers in terms of work hours, location, and choice of projects. Freelancing allows individuals to have more control over their work-life balance, leading to higher job satisfaction and overall well-being.

Cost-Effectiveness: For companies, hiring freelancers can be more cost-effective than hiring full-time employees, as they only pay for the work done

Speed and Efficiency: Freelancers can often complete projects more quickly and efficiently than traditional employees, as they are highly motivated to deliver quality work. Freelancers bring fresh perspectives and ideas to projects, contributing to innovation within companies.

🪙 Freelance Industry Financial Statistics:

▶ Statistics

Revenue Growth: The global freelance market was valued at $1.5 trillion in 2020 and is projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2021 to 2028.

Regional Revenue Distribution: North America accounted for the largest share of the freelance market revenue in 2020, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Sector Contribution: The technology sector is the largest contributor to freelance revenue, followed by design and creative services, and administrative support.

Freelance Platform Revenue: Online freelance platforms generated $5 billion in revenue in 2020, a significant increase from previous years, driven by the shift to remote work and the gig economy.

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

Increased Utility for ApeCoin

Payment Medium: Using ApeCoin as the primary currency on ApeLance will increase its demand. Freelancers will receive payments in ApeCoin, encouraging them to hold, use, or trade it within the ecosystem. ApeLance will facilitate numerous transactions daily, boosting the transaction volume and liquidity for ApeCoin._

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.

According to our estimates, payments for jobs can be made using all types of coins available on ApeChain, with the commission structure as follows:

• 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.

The 0.5% (ApeCoin) and 1% (other coins) fees would only be collected from the client, ensuring that freelancers receive the full payment for their work. This approach aligns with our goal to attract and retain top talent by maximizing their earnings.

Aside from the marketplace fee, the core features of Apelance will be free to use. However, we plan to introduce premium features in the future, such as enhanced profile visibility, advanced project management tools, and access to exclusive job postings. The costs for these premium features are still being finalized and will be competitive with market standards.

Tipping will also be a feature offered by Apelance. We recognize the importance of allowing clients to show appreciation for exceptional work beyond the agreed-upon payment. Apelance will take a small percentage of the tips provided, set at 1%. This rate is designed to cover the administrative costs while ensuring the majority of the tip goes to the freelancer.

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.

We understand the importance of security, especially when dealing with token holders’ wallets. We have plans to conduct comprehensive security audits with reputable firms before the platform goes live. Although the auditing process has not yet begun, we will provide proof of these audits once they are completed.

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.

The appearance order for listings will be:

1. BAYC
2. MOCA
3. MAYC
4. Other ecosystem NFTs

This ranking system will provide advantages to these NFT users, ensuring they reach potential clients faster. Organizations interested in multitasking can also include NFT sales to leverage these benefits.

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 = $277,000

Technical Development:

• Smart Contract Development: $10,000

  • Developing the smart contracts that will power the decentralized freelance marketplace, ensuring security and functionality.

• Integration with ApeChain: $20,000

  • 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: $25,000

  • Setting up and maintaining the necessary blockchain nodes to support the platform’s operations.

User Interface Design

• UX/UI Design: $5,000

  • Designing the user interface for the platform, focusing on user experience and ease of use.

• Front-End Development: $25,000

  • Developing the front-end of the platform, including responsive design for different devices.

• Testing and Iteration: $15,000

  • Conducting user testing and iterating on the design based on feedback to ensure a seamless user experience.

Deployment and Launch

• Deployment Costs: $10,000

  • Deploying the platform on the ApeChain mainnet, including final testing and optimization.

• Launch Marketing: $30,000

  • Marketing activities to promote the platform launch, including social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, and press releases.

Monitoring and Maintenance (1 year)

• Ongoing Maintenance: $60,000 ($5,000 per month)
  • Continuous monitoring and maintenance of the platform to ensure stability, performance, and security. This includes server costs, bug fixes, and updates.

Additional Features and Enhancements

• Bidding System Implementation: $10,000

  • Developing and integrating a bidding system for freelancers to propose their rates and timelines for projects.

• NFT Verification and Badge System: $15,000

  • Implementing a verification and badge system for NFT holders to authenticate their profiles and increase credibility.

• Payment Gateway Enhancements: $12,000

  • Enhancing the payment gateway to support various cryptocurrencies and ensure seamless transactions.

Miscellaneous Expenses

• 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-472-apelance-web3-freelance-marketplace-on-apechain/24602

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.

This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.

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

The Otherside-Wiki Team is reaching out to the Apecoin DAO for support in our ongoing operations, as well as in the further development, integration into ApeChain and enhancement of our platform. Our goal is to update Otherside-Wiki to align with contemporary web standards and to significantly enhance the user experience.

Since its inception on May 15th, 2022, following the mint of Otherside, we have been working to improve and evolve the platform. Our coverage and support extend to all developments within Otherside and ApeChain, with our priority being to provide timely updates and serve as a pivotal resource for the community.

Otherside Wiki was developed by our lead developer Frostyz. With additional funding from current investors and ApeCoin DAO, we plan to further expand the platform by bringing on board more developers who have specialized expertise. This expansion will improve our capacity for growth and ensure that the platform can thrive with a more diverse team of developers.

We have developed and enriched the experience for Otherside Users significantly, and also improved the filter experience on marketplaces. Within this we drove additional revenue to Yuga Labs and its partners, provided deep knowledge and data connected to Otherside, and enriched our platform with extensive deep data.

Currently we are the go to platform for Otherside data, marketplace browsing and information. To back this up with figures, last month we reached about 57k unique monthly visitors, which have an average engagement time of 20 minutes each, all completely through organic marketing and natural demand.

For two years, we have developed Otherside-Wiki at our own expense, without focusing on monetization. Our priority is to provide the best possible information to Otherside participants. In order to realize this and remain independent, financial support came from us, the founders, as well as contributions from Sky is the Limit Ventures and nix.eth.

We integrate and enhance the following topics with our funding request:

1. General Overhaul of our UI AND UX Design: As we grew our UI and UX has become outdated. We’re planning to modernize it significantly to meet current web standards.

2. Modern Web Technologies: As we’re expecting a bright future for ApeChain & Otherside, we want to be able to scale for millions of users. We want to have a solid system using current standards such as Laravel & VueJS using serverless scaling technologies so we can focus on building the tech and not maintaining the servers. Using standards also makes sure the website is no longer dependent on a single person.

3. Tailored Data Streams: Dealing with the large number of projects and news in the Otherside/Apecoin ecosystem can indeed be overwhelming. To address this, our platform is developing a major feature—an entirely personalized Apecoin/Gaming feed. We want to aggregate data and information from various platforms and community initiatives into one coherent stream.
   Users will have the flexibility to customize this feed to align with their specific interests and preferences.

4. Deep Insights: We will continue to provide and expand our deep data insights into ApeChain and Otherside. Our goal is to support a growing number of games on ApeChain and provide valuable in-depth insights.

5. Multilingual Support: To better serve the global community, we plan to add support in two of the world’s most widely spoken languages, Chinese and Spanish, in addition to English.

We carefully considered the timing of our AIP application with Apecoin and chose to proceed only when it became truly necessary. Given the unforeseen delays in the launch of Otherside, and the postponement of release dates, we believe now is the critical moment for this support. This funding will ensure the continued development and success of Otherside-Wiki, maintaining our commitment to keeping the platform predominantly free while preparing for a more comprehensive business model post-launch of Otherside.

Note from Agora-Marketplace.eth (SITL Ventures): In the last 2 years we’ve invested around 1,000 ETH in Otherside related assets and also funded together with nix.eth the first 2 years of operation for Otherside-Wiki. Hereby we’re committing another investment of $300,000 USD to cover a part of the development costs. For us it’s a risk to do a follow-up round while seeing Otherside delays. Therefore we would like to see a positive response on this proposal from the community to ensure all together another 2 years of operation + improvements for Otherside-Wiki.

Partnerships & Integrations

Faraway
After the acquisition of the assets of Kodamara, Mara and HV-MTL as part of Faraway, we have built a strong partnership with them. Together we have developed a tool that enables users to visualize future points within the Faraway ecosystem.

Otherpage
We have established a crosslinking partnership with Otherpage, enhancing visibility and exposure for both parties across our platforms.

Zharta
As early supporters of Zharta, we have integrated their digital asset rental protocol into our platform. In return, Zharta provides crosslinks from their website to our asset pages.

Inceptive Studio (in progress)
We are partnering with Inceptive Studio to seamlessly integrate our data and feeds into Otherside/Improbable.

Integrations

• ApeCoin:
  We provide insights into the DAO and gaming activities related to ApeCoin, particularly within Faraway and Yuga Labs games.

• Marketplaces:
  Our platform integrates listings from all major marketplaces, including Magic Eden, OpenSea, LooksRare, X2Y2, and the ApeCoin Marketplace.

• Legends of the Mara / HV-MTL by Yuga Labs:
  We actively support every game developed and published by Yuga Labs. Our platform was the first to offer detailed insights and link on-chain data with in-game data.

Partners

• Rocketcode:
  Our trusted development partner, providing additional developer resources as needed for various features.

• Pixelrebel:
  Our go-to partner for graphical implementations and visual enhancements.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

Otherside and Apecoin Integration

Otherside will be the cornerstone use case for the Apecoin ecosystem. Our commitment to Apecoin integration not only expands its visibility but also solidifies its utility on our platform. As we roll out premium tools and features, we will exclusively use Apecoin as our accepted currency.

By supporting us, the Apecoin DAO & Community will benefit in several ways:

1. Apecoin as Currency:
   With the introduction of advanced features and tools, all microtransactions within our platform will utilize Apecoin, particularly for transactions related to our data feed.

2. ApeChain as Platform:
   Within the rollout of ApeChain, we will be one of the first DAPPs to actively support ApeChain.

3. Game Integration:
   We will actively support and integrate games that have achieved significant popularity, further enhancing our platform’s ecosystem.

4. Merge of Data:
   Our personalized Apecoin/Gaming Feed will consolidate data from various platforms and community initiatives into a single, streamlined personalized user experience.

By increasing the adoption and utility of Apecoin, our platform will not only serve as a dynamic showcase for the potential of Apecoin but will also motivate other developers and platforms to adopt Apecoin.

This could lead to an expanded user base with increased visibility to people outside of the current Apecoin ecosystem. This symbiotic relationship not only enables further growth of our platform but also drives the Apecoin ecosystem to broader adoption.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $715,000 - to be paid in $APE

Sky is the Limit Ventures has committed additional $300k for development upon approval of the AIP. (Total Budget: $1,015,000)

Enhancement of the Platform Design and further Product Development: $680k (1) (2)

• Design UI & UX: $45k
• Framework Improvements & Integration: $265k
• Smart Contract & Internal + External Audit: $80k
• New Features: $160k
• Adaptive Operations: $130k

Infrastructure & Maintenance Costs: $120k (1)

• Hosting Costs: $60,000
• Maintenance: $30,000
• Licenses & third-party services: $30,000

Marketing & Business Development: $100k

• Business Development & Partnerships: $60,000
• Marketing & Community Engagement: $40,000

Operations & Contingency Funds: $90k (1)

• Operations: $50,000
• Contingency Fund: $40,000

Legal & Compliance: $25 (1) The budget proposal covers our maintenance, infrastructure and development costs for the next 2 years. (2) $300k are covered by SITL Ventures.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-463-empowering-otherside-wiki/24467

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.

This AIP falls above that threshold and will require 69% of votes to be approved.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION:

MY Token is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing blockchain education and innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. Our team comprises experienced professionals with a deep passion for decentralized technologies and a commitment to fostering collaboration and growth within the blockchain community.

The team specializes in curating exceptional events that bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and solutions in blockchain technology. From high-profile conferences to intimate community gatherings, we strive to deliver unparalleled experiences that inspire, educate, and empower individuals and businesses to thrive in the digital economy of tomorrow.

Additionally, we participate in organizing sports events for prominent international sport equipment brands and music concerts & festivals in the city of Malaysia. This further enriches our engagement with the local community and contributes to the vibrant cultural landscape of the region.

In addition to our dynamic events, the team incubating a media platform serves as a trusted source of news, analysis, and insights for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals across Asia. Through in-depth articles, expert opinions, and timely updates, the platform aims to keep the audience informed and empowered to seize the opportunities presented by blockchain technology.

At My Token, we are committed to driving positive change and fostering collaboration within the Asian blockchain community. Join us as we pave the way for economic growth, innovation, and prosperity in the region.

Welcome to My Token – Where Knowledge Fuels Innovation.

ABSTRACT:

MY Token cordially invites ApeCoin DAO to be title sponsorship in MY Token, the foremost Web3 event in Malaysia. Scheduled for the 14th and 15th of September 2024, this prestigious event will be held at the esteemed KL Base Jalan Sungai Besi (“KL Base”), situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Notably, KL Base has been designated as a key tourism destination, promoted jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (“Ministry of Tourism” or “Government”) and the Ministry of Finance of the Malaysian Government. In addition to KL Base, we have received invitations from several other prominent event venues and are currently in the process of negotiating terms with these parties to secure the optimal location for the MY Token event.

MY Token is the first Web3 event in Malaysia endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism. Working together with the government, the team aims to collaborate with various Asian NFTs & Blockchain communities to create an iconic Web3 event in Malaysia.

This proposal seeks to collaborate with ApeCoin DAO by providing sponsorship for speaking engagements, a dedicated booth presence, mascot integration, and support for engaging side events during the conference.

EVENT DETAILS

MY Token is the main event introducing the first large-scale WEB3 event in Malaysia. This event features an exhibition-style setup, a massive music festival centered around tourism, and WEB3 community activations. It is also the first WEB3 event to combine with entertainment events, drawing large WEB2 crowds.

The whole event will include:

1. WEB3 Main Event Exhibition & Workshops
2. ApeCoin Community Side Events - BAYC, Mocaverse’ ApeCoin holders
3. Music Festival
4. Attractions
5. Water Baloon Fights
6. Foam Zones
7. Refreshment Zones
8. VIP Zones

This partnership aims to bridge WEB2 and WEB3, as there is no event to date in Asia that focuses on both WEB2 & WEB3 audiences. Bringing these two audiences together will create a larger voice for WEB3.

Our strengths are further bolstered by Zeus Events, one of the best event organizing companies in Southeast Asia.

Moreover, the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism (“Tourism Malaysia”) fully supports MY Token and endorses all its related IPs and activities. This collaboration benefits both parties, enhancing WEB3 for tourism, community engagement, networking and project building.

This marks the beginning of a significant collaboration between ApeCoin as a title sponsor and the Malaysia government, namely Tourism Malaysia, to promote WEB3 through the activities mentioned above.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Government Liaison: ApeCoin will be the first in Malaysia to be supported and endorsed from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Enhanced Visibility and Exposure: ApeCoin will gain significant exposure within the Malaysian and regional Asian Web3 community, showcasing its technology and ecosystem to a diverse audience of industry professionals, investors, and enthusiasts. Moreover, as the first web3 brand powering the inaugural web3 event officially endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, ApeCoin stands at the forefront of pioneering advancements in the digital landscape, setting a precedent for innovation and collaboration in the region.
• Networking and Partnership Opportunities: ApeCoin DAO members will have the chance to network with leading industry figures, potential investors, and like-minded projects, paving the way for strategic partnerships and collaborations. This will include Web2 business potential, bridging the ecosystem across.
• Educational Outreach: ApeCoin can educate attendees about its unique value proposition and applications within decentralized finance (DeFi), fostering awareness and adoption of the ApeCoin ecosystem.
• Ape Chain: Ape Chain can be introduced through this event for existing projects and developers, considered as launchpad and for chain solutions. This will require a spokesperson from Ape Chain to be present and we will organize a session specifically for Ape Chain. A spokesperson from Ape Chain will be present, and we will organize a session specifically for Ape Chain. MY Token and its related ecosystem is also keen to collaborate with Ape Chain for its future projects.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $475,000 USD.

Below is the breakdown of the total request for sponsorship for ApeCoin DAO’s participation in MY Token 2024. The breakdown will be covering expenses related to the following:

1. Exhibition Event Title Sponsorship : USD$ 150,000
2. Music Festival Sponsorship : USD$140,000
3. ApeCoin Side Events Sponsorship: USD$65,000
4. ApeKin Mascot: USD$5,000
5. Marketing Campaign specifically for ApeCoin awareness (Web2) Pre & In Event : USD$65,000
6. Activation Booth Custom Design, Build, Setup and Completion: USD$50,000

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-455-apecoin-sponsorship-for-my-token-2024-event/23940

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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

The initiative aims to support the ApeCoin Ecosystem by the creation of a unique Minecraft Server that will expose ApeCoin to different Web2/Web3 users. The Minecraft Roleplay experience we will realize, combines learning about blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts with the fun and interactivity typical of Minecraft. This server is a multiplayer experience where different players undertake specific roles and interact with one another within a virtual world in a story or narrative context. It’s an interactive environment where players could be creative, develop unique characters, and engage in gripping stories with others in the community.

Players will embark on their journey from ground zero, starting with neither money nor personal property. They will need to seek their first job or opt for education to acquire skills, subsequently advancing towards employment.

Numerous job opportunities await players, ranging from mining and entrepreneurship to political roles or positions within the government sector. Essential roles such as doctors, nurses, firefighters, and policemen are also available.

There are many objectives in such a comprehensive mode, but we have summarized the main ones. We aim for a serene environment, free of disparities and conflicts among users.

• Explore: an unique world
• Learn: about Apes & Web3
• Build: your in-game future
• Socialize: meet new e-friends

Our team-created virtual city is the hub of adventure for all players. From here, they are taken into a world full of opportunities starting with Town Hall as a common starting point. From schools to hospitals and museums, recreational parks, and much more, we promise varied gaming experiences with a wide variety of core buildings.

But it doesn’t stop there: the extremities of the town provide limitless plots for buying, selling, and renting—a never-ending expansion. Underneath the surface, there would be subway stations and markets, bringing another dimension to the game: discovery. Then comes the aspect where players can make their mark in the game by creating their own home or business.

The academy system is dedicated to both enlightening people on Web3 as well as exploring the intriguing origins of Bored Ape, discovering the history of the foundation and about who the founders are.

We are building our custom launcher with our “Pentagon Games” Gamemodes too. The ApeCoin’s Server will be also integrated under our launcher. Being included under our ecosystem guarantee different benefits:

• The Pentagon Game launcher provides APE members with the opportunity to install the game and gain early access, along with exclusive special skins

• Access other Minecraft gamemodes we’ve created in a multiverse experience

• Players can earn the opportunity to have their specific APEs erected as statues. This recognition comes with on-chain airdrops and other perks for users, such as the ability to fly around for 5 minutes

• Users can earn sponsored gas tokens from multiple blockchain networks, including both EVM-compatible and non-EVM chains, as they explore the platform and develop their profiles

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Themed Digital World: We will create an Ape-themed digital space where anyone can come in, have fun and spend their time in an engaging environment

• Educational Opportunities: We will provide learning opportunities for people and awareness about Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Metaverse and more

• Media Success: Thanks to Minecraft, the best-selling game in recent years, we will gain significant media attention that will give even more visibility to ApeCoin

• Knowledge: We will make the ApeCoin story known to all possible users, increasing brand recognition and understanding

• Increased Usership and Adoption: Integrating ApeCoin as a game currency will incentivize players to use and own ApeCoin, increasing adoption and demand for the cryptocurrency (this Benefit will happen in the future when the gamemode is released on Hytopia)

• Active and Involved Community: Creating an active and involved community around ApeCoin, with events, competitions, and activities that promote interaction and a sense of belonging

• Monetization and Revenue: Generating new revenue streams through in-game purchases, special events, and other activities using ApeCoin, supporting the economic sustainability of the project

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $111,250.00

This proposal requests an allocation of $APE tokens equivalent to $111,250 USD to cover the entire cost of the development and Pentagon Games (and Versadia) operational fees for the first six months.

Java Development - $31.500,00 Minecraft Builders - $22.000,00 Modelling - $8.250,00 Marketing - $13.500,00 Operation Cost - $36.000,00 for the first six months ($6.000 per month)

Team members:

2 Project Managers 3 Artists / Video Makers 3 Modellers 8 Builders 5 Developers

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-446-mineapes-apecoin-in-minecraft-engage-new-people-and-learn-about-apes/24041

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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

Grant Ships: Accelerating ApeCoin Ecosystem Evolution aka “Ape Ships” is a proposed grants funding game specifically for ApeCoin DAO in support of ApeChain ecosystem development. The Grant Ships game is an “evolutionary grants meta-framework” that lets a DAO choose multiple teams of grant allocators (aka ‘Grant Ship Operators’) who compete to best allocate funds within a given domain.

This proposal is to fund 1 round of the Grant Ships game with the option to fund future rounds if the DAO likes the program. The Grant Ships platform provides a dynamic, transparent, onchain and community-driven funding initiative customized for the ApeCoin ecosystem to strategically fund sectors critical for the growth of ApeChain. This process will help ApeCoin DAO discover and empower the best allocators and the best projects aligned with their mission.

The Grant Ships game is at its heart a smart-contract-enforced governance system for grants programs. This means that the Grant Ships game has a clear ruleset and governance pathway where every in-game interaction is backed by an onchain transaction.

ApeCoin holders are involved at key junctures to ensure appropriate voter influence on outcomes without creating voter overwhelm or fatigue. DAO Voters influence funding direction primarily through Ship Operator and Game Facilitator elections and periodic TCR-gated Ship Operator portfolio reviews — the results of which determine relative Ship funding levels going forward.

Under the hood, Grant Ships uses Allo Protocol and Hats Protocol to provide reliable and flexible funding with revokable permissions — ensuring the DAO maintains control of the funds earmarked for grant allocation. All transactions and governance actions are recorded on-chain and presented publicly, fostering an environment of transparency, accountability and trust.

Additionally, the game can be played without the competitive aspect, serving as an open, transparent grant distribution protocol. Funding can be given to any group to distribute as grants using the app, ensuring all steps are open and available to DAO members.

Grant Ships: Accelerating ApeCoin’s Ecosystem Evolution aims to create a sustainable and scalable funding model that grows with ApeChain, supporting its development into a premier blockchain ecosystem.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

• Enhanced Community Governance:

  • Voter Engagement: One of the goals of Grant Ships is to identify skilled allocators and empower them with the necessary tools to make effective funding decisions. The DAO has the opportunity to elect individuals or teams they believe will excel in these roles. A DAO vote also determines relative Ship funding levels for subsequent rounds.
    • Candidates are encouraged to self-nominate and actively campaign for their preferred roles. The election process will be facilitated through on-chain multi-choice voting, leveraging ApeCoin. To accommodate this, the creation of an additional module may be required to enable ApeCoin’s integration into the voting mechanism. The positions available for election are Facilitators and Ship Operators. Additionally, these roles may be appointed directly by the DAO’s councils if deemed more suitable for the DAO’s needs.
  • Feedback: Every in-game action is recorded onchain and can be verified by any member of the DAO. This data provides the DAO with all the information needed to make informed decisions about how to run the game (e.g. ship funding and administrator elections).

• Targeted Ecosystem Growth:

  • Focused Funding Rounds: This proposal describes a funding round description that instructs Ship Operators and Grant Applicants to support the growth of ApeChain by funding and creating projects that fall the following categories:
    • Infrastructure - ApeChain tools, protocols, frameworks, etc.
    • DeFi - Financial platforms and initiatives
    • Gaming - onchain game loops, NFT collections, etc.
    • Other - the unexpected and creative
  • Adaptive Domain Allocation: The DAO retains the flexibility to adjust the focus of future funding rounds based on emerging strategic needs.
  • Community Driven: The Grant Ships framework allows every DAO member to influence funding decisions without frequent votes or the need to gain massive context before every voting.

• Competitive Excellence:

  • Performance-Based Funding: Our model incentivizes high performance among grant allocators by directly linking their funding to demonstrated impact of their grants. This meritocratic approach encourages each Ship to strive for excellence. The better the results they deliver relative to the other Ships, the more funding they receive. This encourages a continuous drive for improvement and innovation.
    • Grant allocators verify the completion of funding-related milestones through a multi-step process. Initially, projects outline their intended milestones as part of the application procedure. Game Facilitators then have the responsibility to assess and approve these milestones.
    • Once a grant is sanctioned and the project has successfully undergone KYC and consented to our compliance policy, they are required to submit detailed reports of their milestones through the App. The Ship Operator meticulously reviews these submissions to ascertain whether the reported milestones align with the approved plan.
    • Subsequent to the Ship Operator’s validation, the Game Facilitator will also validate and is authorized to release the allocated funds to the project. This systematic approach ensures that only those projects that fulfill their proposed objectives receive the funding.
    • The following screenshots are what a milestone report looks like in the app:

* Impact Measurement: Grant Ships does not evaluate impact directly, instead providing numerous onchain events detailing all activity within the grants program, which can be fed into external impact evaluation systems.
 * Accountability Mechanisms: While encouraging excellence and freedom to run a Ship how operators choose, our system also has strong accountability mechanisms in place.
* Underperformance: In cases where a Ship repeatedly underperforms or fails to meet the community’s standards of integrity and impact, the DAO has the authority to defund them completely or revoke their ability to allocate funds. There is also a “flag” system in place which allows the game facilitator to take immediate action if a Ship’s actions are outside of compliance.
* Graduated Consequences: A yellow flag can be issued by Game Facilitators which acts as additional context to voters during TCR votes. A red flag is issued for obvious, repeated or intentional violations by a Grant Ship. A red flag suspends a Ship’s ability to distribute funding, until and only if, the DAO reinstates the Ship’s permissions through a TCR vote.

• Cultural Reinforcement: By tying funding to performance and making the outcomes publicly available, we foster a culture of accountability and excellence within the DAO ecosystem. Operators are motivated not only by potential funding but also by the prestige and recognition that come from being a top-performing Ship.
• Competitive and Collaborative: The competitive environment provided by the Grant Ships game will attract high-quality projects and allocators who are committed to the success of ApeChain. We also anticipate patterns of cooperation, skill-sharing and seeking of win/wins among ships and builders in the interest of creating something awesome as a community.

Sample portion of feed from the Grant Ships App from a live grant round

• Documentation and Reporting: Feeds generated from smart contract data are accessible through the Grant Ships app. These feeds detail funding activities providing key metrics and insights for voters to use during decision making.
  • Compliance Policy and Attestation: Fund allocations must be approved by a Game Faciltator before they can be distributed by a Grant Ship. This provides the DAO with the option to implement policies and prerequisites for grant recipients (e.g. KYC compliance, AML procedures, etc.). This takes the responsibility and potential conflict of interest from the Grant Ship operators and lets them focus on making wise allocation decisions.
    • The duty of performing due diligence, including KYC/KYB checks, is assigned to the elected Game Facilitators. They are tasked with ensuring compliance with all ApeCoin DAO regulations. Our contracts stipulate that Ship Operators are not involved in handling grant funds; instead, a Game Facilitator is required to authorize fund transfers to grant recipients. This occurs only after verifying that all requirements have been fulfilled.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = 550,000 $APE.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-442-grant-ships-accelerating-apecoins-ecosystem-evolution/23455

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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

This proposal suggests shortening and standardizing the voting cycle for Ape Improvement Proposals (AIPs) in the ApeCoin ecosystem. The proposed changes include reducing the voting period from 13 days back to 6 days and establishing a voting schedule that starts every Thursday at 1pm UTC (6am PST/9am EST/9pm HKT) and ends every Wednesday at 1pm UTC (6am PST/9am EST/9pm HKT). The assignment of AIP ID numbers would take place after proposals have been approved to move on to the Live voting stage, aiming to increase the value of each AIP ID # for accepted authors. Additionally, this proposal suggests making the mandatory 7-day AIP Idea phase optional for all authors, removing any period of time where proposals may be closed for community discussion, clarifying that critical community discussion and material updates to proposals are still expected to occur during all phases of the AIP process.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The aim is to reduce friction in the AIP process and better accommodate the global nature of the DAO.

Streamlining the AIP Process would help to expedite community decision-making processes, enabling the community to react more quickly to changes in the ecosystem and decide on accepting new proposals. Establishing a fixed voting schedule rooted in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) would enhance predictability and consistency, making it easier for community members to engage in the governance process. Preventing AIP Ideas from closing after the initial 7-day feedback window would allow the community to engage openly with the AIP author throughout the entire AIP process. Making the AIP Idea phase optional would provide flexibility for the ApeCoin DAO, while ensuring that critical community discussion can still take place during the Draft stage. Improving efficiency in the assignment of AIP ID numbers would help to preserve community resources, reduce risks to the ApeCoin brand, and increase the perceived value of AIP ID numbers.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = 0

Instead, the proposal requests that the Ape Foundation would implement the proposed updates to the voting cycle as soon as possible.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-451-improving-voting-cycle-efficiency-and-shortening-the-aip-process/23632

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.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

ApeCoin needs more marketing. Period. It’s not easy to stand out and get the attention of people nowadays… so, we need guerrilla marketing.

Guerrilla marketing is a highly effective strategy due to its ability to deliver high impact at a low cost. By leveraging the psychological impact and viral nature of unconventional tactics, it has the ability to generate significant buzz and engagement.

KOL partnerships and brand ambassadorships are a proven model in web3 and are widely adopted by top-tier projects in this space. To date, ApeCoin does not have a single partnership of this kind.

This AIP offers a bold mix of the above mentioned :muscle:

Educational content and marketing by kodama.eth - amplified by the Apemobile!

An ApeCoin branded all-black Porsche 911 Carrera 4s. Custom license plate - APE 911. ApeCoin logo on the tank cap. “Powered by ApeCoin” branding on the side, in the classic Porsche style.

The car will be called Apemobile and will be established as status symbol of success within the whole web3 space. Leveraged by a multi-year partnership with web3 KOL kodama.eth and the targeted use of guerilla marketing tactics in order to amplify educational content around the DAO, ApeCoin & ApeChain.

The car will be a tool to polarize and get attention.

Think about how many ppl will join a spaces called “How I got a Porsche 911 from the ApeCoin DAO”.

In an endless X feed you need to stand out. You need to grab the attention and once you have it, you use it to educate and make them one of us :wink:

NOTE: The Apemobile can be leveraged by the whole community. Not just kodama.

The pictures can be used by everyone.

The AIP author will work closely with the Marketing and Communications working group, who have the option to opt-in to particpate, to maximize the benefits of this initiative.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

A multi-year partnership with kodama.eth, web3 KOL

Kodama has a large, engaged following within the web3 community. Partnering with him will significantly increase the brand’s exposure and reach the crypto native audience on an ongoing base. He will commit to creating content, joining spaces, visiting events with the sole purpose of spreading the message of the DAO, ApeCoin & ApeChain. EDUCATION!

Below you will find a list of several benefits:

Targeted Marketing:

• Marketing within the web3 space is crucial for a projects success. With Kodama, Apecoin will reach a relevant and interested audience over the course of several years.

Increased Reach and Visibility:

• The Apemobile will polarize and guarantee people’s attention. Kodama will post at least one content piece per week, mainly from Twitter/X account @kodama_eth, and will generate millions of impressions. He will drive the car daily and will visit relevant crypto events/meetups all over Europe. This will create additional opportunities for content creation with engaged community members.

Credibility and Trust:

• Kodama has established trust with his followers and has become a relevant KOL within the broader YugaLabs and ApeCoin ecosystem. Having him as a permanent partner endorsing ApeCoin can enhance the brand’s credibility and trustworthiness.

Content Creation:

• Kodama will post at least one content piece per week. Educational, lifestyle or joining spaces - a broad mix that appeals to different audiences. The goal remains the same - to spread awareness and to educate about ApeCoin.

Cost-Effective Marketing:

• Compared to traditional advertising and regular web3 KOL partnerships this comes at a very low cost. It perfectly complements the recent F1 partnership of the DAO (which btw opens up many possibilities for further content creation).

Engagement and Interaction:

• The Apemobile will polarize! Kodama will leverage this and foster active engagement with his followers and the broader web3 community. This will lead to higher interaction rates for the campaign and increased brand visibility.

Authenticity:

• Kodama will share personal stories and experiences, which will make his endorsements feel more genuine and relatable compared to traditional ads.

Rapid Awareness and Virality:

• The Apemobile has the potential to go viral quickly. It can create a buzz around ApeCoin and ApeChain. Imagine a post starting with “WTF I really got a Porsche 911 from the ApeCoin DAO”

Diversified Marketing Strategy:

• Working with kodama adds another layer to ApeCoins marketing strategy, diversifying the current approach and helping Ape reach potential new users/buyers.

Long-Term Partnership:

• Building a long-term relationships with kodama will result in continuous exposure for the ApeCoin brand.

Why Guerilla Marketing for ApeCoin?

• Proven Concept
• Cost Efficiency
• Brand Differentiation
• Psychological Impact
• High Engagement
• Viral Potential

Guerrilla marketing is a must-do for every businesses aiming to maximize their marketing impact while minimizing costs. Its ability to create memorable experiences, foster strong customer connections, and differentiate your brand in a crowded market makes it an essential component of a modern marketing strategy. By leveraging the psychological impact and viral nature of unconventional tactics, it has the ability to generate significant buzz and engagement.

The Apemobile will make ApeCoin a status symbol of success.

Sports cars have always had a special status in society and especially in crypto. They are associated with success.

This is precisely why it is the perfect fit for this marketing initiative. On top of that it fits perfectly into the DAO’s current marketing efforts with the F1.

The AIP author will work closely with the Marketing and Communications working group to maximize the benefits of this initiative.

OVERALL COST

“Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = EUR 185,000.”

155,000 EUR for the Porsche 0 EUR for 3 year KOL partnership & content creation 15,000 EUR for insurance for 3 years 15,000 EUR for maintenance*

*If not used it will be returned to the DAO at the end of the 3 year period as well. If spent it will all be documented and invoices will be shared publicly.

The special license plates (APE 911), the foiling of the car and gasoline costs will be covered by the AIP author.

The car will be resold after 3 years and all proceeds will go back to the DAO.*

Making the effective costs within 3 years around 75,000 EUR aka 25,000 EUR per year. (Assuming a resale value of 110,000 EUR for the Porsche)

*If this is not legally feasible, then alternatives such as a charitable donation can be considered.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-459-the-apemobile-guerrilla-marketing-meets-a-kol-partnership/24397

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.