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Promote Deep Funding on the Cardano Summit

  • Project for Round 4
  • Funding Awarded $10,940 USD
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  • Milestones 2 / 5 Completed

Status

  • Overall Status

    🛠️ In Progress

  • Funding Transfered

    $4,375 USD

  • Max Funding Amount

    $10,940 USD

Funding Schedule

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Milestone Release 1
$3,655 USD Transfer Complete 09 Sep 2024
Milestone Release 2
$720 USD Transfer Complete 17 Oct 2024
Milestone Release 3
$1,220 USD Pending TBD
Milestone Release 4
$3,635 USD Pending TBD
Milestone Release 5
$1,710 USD Pending TBD

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Overview

Cardano and Catalyst is an ecosystem full of innovators, new ideas, and people already familiar with Decentralized Grants Programs. Due to shared values, this is a great ecosystem to onboard more contributors to Deep Funding and Singularity Net.

To facilitate onboarding, we want to make a Workshop about Deep Funding at the Cardano Summit to Onboard more users into Deep Funding and Deep Funding Academy a Platform created to onboard and educate users on Deep Funding. Live events are a great opportunity to make stronger impressions and lasting connections, and we should take advantage of this event to grow Deep Funding and to make our presence known in the Cardano Community.

Proposal Description

How Our Project Will Contribute To The Growth Of The Decentralized AI Platform

Cardano is a Community with shared values and a lot of builders and innovators contributing to decentralized grants programs. With this workshop, we hope to strengthen the presence of Deep Funding and SNet on Cardano and attract more individuals to become contributors to Deep Funding and Singularity Net. With this live event and leveraging Deep Funding Academy, we have an opportunity to have a stronger impact on individuals and a platform and community to effectively onboard new contributors

Our Team

I am a contributor to both Catalyst and Deep Funding, I'm a member of the Cardano Community who knows the communities and some of the opportunities and advantages Deep Funding can bring when compared to Catalyst. 

I'm very familiar with Deep Funding and Singularity Net, from the creation of video onboarding playlists for these communities, as well as due to my participation as a Teacher at Deep Funding Academy. 

Second team member will be selected based on potential value added to this proposal.

Company Name (if applicable)

Deep Funding Academy + Decentralized Nation

Competition and USPs

Here are some of the metrics we intend to track: 

  • Number of participants in the Workshop

  • Number of individuals Onboarded into Deep Funding / Deep Funding Academy ( Deep Funding Academy provides a direct line of contact and a platform to keep supporting users in their journey on Deep Funding)

  • Number of individuals engaged about Deep Funding during the event. (Direct contacts and conversations during the event)

If there is a future Deep Funding Round ongoing or soon after the event we will look to track as well:

  • Number of new proposals generated

  • Number of new  reviewers generated

Our minimum goal is to have at least 10 participants in the Workshop, speak to 20 individuals about Deep Funding, and at least 5 individuals onboarded into Deep Funding through the Deep Funding Academy. However, these are just minimum goals and we will be striving for much higher numbers.

Project details

This Proposal aims to take advantage of the Cardano Summit, an event that reunites a lot of builders and innovators from the Cardano Ecosystem, a partner ecosystem with a lot of shared beliefs with Singularity Net, to draw attention to Deep Funding and Singularity Net, and onboard contributors and builders into our Ecosystem.

We aim to create a captivating and engaging workshop within the Cardano Summit Event. This workshop will educate about Singularity Net and Deep Funding, and highlight the similarities between the ecosystems and the opportunities in our ecosystem, with the ultimate goal of onboarding contributors into Deep Funding. 

With this goal in mind, we will search to onboard individuals in this workshop, by guiding them through the process of creating an account on Deep Funding and enrolling them into Deep Funding Academy. 

Deep Funding Academy, was a funded proposal in Round 3 carried out by community members.  It created an onboarding platform into Deep Funding, with everything you need to learn to become an active and valuable contributor in any of the main roles: voter, reviewer, and proposer. Besides the platform, we have a community discord, where we keep in touch with the students and provide support in their endeavors and questions related to Deep Funding. 

Leveraging the Deep Funding Academy, we can make sure contributors are properly onboarded and have support at every step of the way to make sure they can become more efficient contributors, and add the most value to Deep Funding in every role. In addition, we make sure they are engaged immediately from the get-go, regardless if we have a live DF round or not.

As part of this marketing effort, we intend to create and make available some Deep Funding Merch that will hopefully attract more participants to the Workshop and help us with Brand awareness, as well as engaging with potential contributors during the event in one-to-one live conversations.

We've already had some early-stage contacts with the Cardano Foundation and we've been told it should be possible to carry such an initiative during the Cardano Summit.

We will also coordinate with the Deep Funding Team and the Marketing Circle, to try to bring as much awareness as possible, and in order to create the necessary merch for this event. We will also share the progress with the teams, and open the doors for a more direct participation of these teams into the workshop.

In terms of the execution of this workshop, we should have two members involved in the presentation. One of these members will be myself. I've been an active contributor to Deep Funding in the last 2 rounds. I'm a core team member of the Deep Funding Academy Team. We've created a whole course to onboard individuals into Deep Funding and created several presentations about Singularity Net and Deep Funding to Onboard new contributors, as well as QA and support for individuals engaging in this round of Deep Funding. I've also created an onboarding playlist for Singularity Net and another one for Deep Funding, generating content with thousands of views for our ecosystem.

I’m also a member of the Cardano Community, and an active contributor on Project Catalyst (voter, reviewer, proposer) , as such I’m aware of the benefits and advantages of participating in Deep Funding, as well as some of the needs and wants of the Cardano Community as a whole. This is one of the reasons why I consider this event an opportunity we cannot miss.


From these experiences, I believe I can properly present Singularity Net and Deep Funding and help onboard and support active contributors in their journey.

As far as the second person, we will extend this opportunity to the Deep Funding Team, and in case they are not available, we will open the opportunity for Deep Funding Community members to apply in the Deep Funding Academy Twitter, and search to take a community member with the strongest possible arguments and eventual ideas on how they can contribute from this workshop. We will also be engaging with Circle members, and other members of the Deep Funding Academy to select the best possible contributor for this workshop.

In terms of budget, we will search to cover the costs related to the event, such as tickets, accommodation, and travel. Costs with merch, as well as the labor necessary to prepare and market this event in order to maximize its chances of success and our reach within the event. The budget for each milestone will be depicted in the milestone section.

 

Additional links

Deep Funding Academy Website:  https://deepfunding.academy/ 

Deep Funding Academy Discord: https://discord.gg/z8vHaN74pR

Deep Funding Academy Twitter: https://x.com/The_DF_Academy 


Video Playlist Onboarding into Singularity Net: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtLPmy1L7QzjeXL9FySbfovKWDXlbFH5P&si=4sVsk7TwaV-PyYlg 

Video Playlist Onboarding into Deep Funding: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtLPmy1L7QzjDfAMprtit3itjviqPs0G0&si=ZmQjVJzWql1j5Hsm 

 

Proposal Video

DF Spotlight Day - DFR4 - Rafael Cardoso - Promote Deep Funding on the Cardano Summit

28 May 2024

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Overall Community

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Viability

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Desirabilty

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  • Expert Review 1

    Overall

    4.0

    • Feasibility 3.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 4.0
    The unfortunate thing about team identity

    The numbers given by the team are very specific, they are completely quantitative (10 people attend the workshop, talk to 20 people,...). Proving the team's very serious intentions when developing this proposal. It's a pity not to know more about the other members, except the project owner Rafael_Cardoso - This has a negative impact on Feasibility

  • Expert Review 2

    Overall

    3.0

    • Feasibility 3.0
    • Desirabilty 3.0
    • Usefulness 3.0
    effectiveness of Deep Funding VS Catalyst

    aims to increase community engagement and education about Deep Funding and the Deep Funding Academy. This project has great potential to expand the Cardano and Singularity Net communities by attracting innovators and builders to participate in decentralized funding programs. Hosting a conference at the Cardano Summit is a great opportunity to make a strong impression and make lasting connections. However, the project also faces a number of challenges such as selecting a second member based on the potential added value to the proposal, as well as ensuring community participation. In addition, evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of Deep Funding versus Catalyst is also a limitation that needs to be carefully considered. Even so, with the commitment and deep understanding of its contributors, the project has the potential to create real value for both the Cardano and Singularity Net communities.

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 9, 2024 | 9:53 AM
    Project Owner

    Hey Nicola, 

    Would love it if you could make your review a little bit more informative to understand how exactly this proposal could be improved to have a higher rating in your opinion? 

    It's just because it's not clear what you think should be improved and at the end of the day that is the value reviews should have, to help proposers improve on their efforts and come with better proposals every round.

    Also, I would like to make it clear that the focus of this proposal, is actually onboarding individuals to Deep Funding not just raising awareness, and the Deep Funding Academy will be used as a means of onboarding as it is an educational community with all the educational content you need to learn how to become a valuable contributor to Deep Funding, and a community with teachers and a point of contact that will provide newcomers with all the  support they need during the Deep Funding rounds.

    Addressing some of the concerns mentioned in this review, selecting a second member won't be a challenge at all. The second member is not crucial to the realization of the proposal, it could be done without this member in the worst-case scenario, however, I feel having a second pair of hands, and also a different perspective and story from my own will add much value to the presentation and to the overall effort we will be doing during the workshop to Onboard more individuals into Deep Funding. Because we will also be doing one one-on-one conversations with innovators we believe could bring a lot of value to Deep Funding.

    The position will be open to the Deep Funding team, and if the team is not available it will be open to the whole Deep Funding community, and fortunately, there are a lot of members familiar with Cardano in Deep Funding, and a lot of individuals interested in helping with this initiative and participating in the conference. As such on that side we should not have any problem or challenge finding a second team member.

    In terms, of ensuring community participation in the workshop that won't be a problem. Besides providing merch as reward for participants and doing some contacts and Marketing during the event,  we have a topic that solves a big need in Cardano. Even with Catalyst, there is a lack of funding opportunities for projects and entrepreneurs and not enough funding to fund all the good ideas and initiatives in Catalyst.  After each Catalyst funding round, there are a lot of great companies and ideas that don't get funded and Deep Funding can feel in for that need. For everyone participating in Catalyst the process of learning how to participate in Deep Funding is super easy and they can even use the same wallet. 

    In addition, from my participation as a L2 Community reviewer in the last rounds, I see a huge increase in AI related projects on Catalyst, and from Teams that are not yet contributing in Deep Funding so the Opportunity is huge.

    In terms of the comparison, that is also an extremely easy part. So many people, complain about Catalyst, the centralization of operations and decision-making behind a single team, and how voting is dominated by whales and results are not always fair. 

    Well Deep Funding solves many of these problems, there is a real decentralization effort in Deep Funding with the Circles and from my experience, here the community is heard and there are many more changes and improvements each round when compared to Catalyst. Just look how after 12 rounds Catalyst still doesn't have its own platform like Deep Funding has even after many complaints about the platform they use ( Ideascale). 

    So far, in SIngularity Net, due to quadratic voting, and reputation mechanisms, you don't have as big of a problem with whales, usually the best proposals are rewarded, as you can see that when you have good reviews there is a high likelihood your proposal is funded. In Catalyst, is common for proposals with low reviews from big players to get funded, which generates a lot of frustration and makes it an unfair playground for new teams or experienced teams with less of a following and community support. These are just a few examples of how we can make the case for Deep Funding. and the great part is people don't need to choose one or the other, they can participate in both. Having more options and not depending only on one source of funding is a sound practice for any business or entrepreneur.



  • Expert Review 3

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Promote Deep Funding On The Cardano Summit

    This proposal will host a Deep Funding Workshop at the Cardano Summit to introduce more users to the Deep Funding and Deep Funding Academy, a Platform created to introduce and educate users used for Deep Funding. This is a good idea, it will definitely help more people know about Deep Funding.
    I feel that this proposal should look for more suitable members because currently there is only one member in the project team.

  • Expert Review 4

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Introducing Singularity Net at Cardano Summit.

    Introducing Deep Funding and Singularity Net at Cardano Summit.
    Proposed to take advantage of the massive Cardano Summit event that brings together many innovative developers to organize a workshop introducing Deep Funding and SingularityNET to attract contributors to Deep Funding.
    1. Feasibility:
    - This proposal is completely feasible and can be implemented successfully. Because the team includes members with profound experience and positive contributions to Deep Funding in recent rounds. The group has created courses, and introductions and attracted many participants to the ecosystem, proving the group's reputation and influence in the community.
    - The group identifies the exact target, specifically 10 people participating in the Workshop, talking to 20 individuals about Deep Funding and at least 5 individuals participating in Deep Funding. To achieve this goal, I think the group should add more content and presentation methods in the seminar to attract more people's interest.
    - The proposal team has received support from the Cardano Foundation, so this proposal will be implemented.
    - Propose to take advantage of providing educational resources to introduce knowledge to workshop participants through the Deep Sponsorship Academy.
    2. Viability:
    - The success of this proposal depends on the team making an attractive presentation highlighting the benefits and potential that Deep Funding and Singularity bring to developers. At the same time, the team supports participants to bring long-term value to the project.
    - The team coordinates with the Deep Funding Team and the Marketing Team, so this proposal will attract the attention of many developers
    3. Desire
    - To attract more Cardano ecosystem developers interested in Deep Funding, the team should present the benefits of deep funding compared to other platforms
    - Focusing on clearly explaining Deep Funding and SingularityNET to increase knowledge while supporting development is a potentially valuable and much-needed proposition for developers.
    4. Usefulness:
    - The project has the potential to raise awareness about SingularityNET among Cardano developers to attract their interest.
    - Taking advantage of good relationships in the Cardano ecosystem helps the team reach a wide audience.
    - The proposal lacks details on how they will support active community participants in different positions or launch new initiatives that apply decentralized AI technology.

  • Expert Review 5

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Deep Funding Workshop: Cardano Summit Engagement

    FEASIBILITY: The proposal to conduct a workshop at the Cardano Summit to onboard users into Deep Funding and Singularity Net appears theoretically possible, leveraging the shared values and builder-centric environment of the Cardano ecosystem.
    The strategy of utilizing live events for user acquisition aligns with industry best practices and presents a feasible approach to expanding the user base.

    Viability: The team's familiarity with Deep Funding and Singularity Net, along with their active participation in Project Catalyst, demonstrates their capability to execute the proposed workshop effectively.
    Additionally, the plan to collaborate with the Deep Funding Team and Marketing Circle enhances the project's viability by leveraging existing resources and expertise within the community.

    Desirability: The workshop addresses a market need by providing education and onboarding for potential contributors to Deep Funding and Singularity Net.
    The proposal aims to attract participants by highlighting the benefits and opportunities within the ecosystems, thereby enhancing the desirability of the project.

    Usefulness: The workshop aligns with the goal of growing the Decentralized AI Platform by expanding the user base and fostering community engagement.
    By educating and onboarding new contributors, the project contributes to the long-term sustainability and growth of Deep Funding and Singularity Net, making it a valuable initiative for the ecosystem.

    Overall, the proposal demonstrates strong potential for success, with a clear focus on user acquisition, community engagement, and ecosystem growth.

  • Expert Review 6

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    A synergy between the Cardano and SNET ecosystems

    Hi Cardoso. Congrats for putting this up. Personally, I believe this project has the potential to make a significant impact by expanding awareness of Deep Funding and SingularityNET within the Cardano community and attracting new contributors and builders to the ecosystem.

    Also, I reckon that your approach of leveraging the Cardano Summit as a platform for outreach and engagement, will foster collaboration and synergy between the Cardano and SingularityNET ecosystems, ultimately driving innovation and growth within both communities. This initiative also contributes to the broader goal of promoting decentralized funding and education opportunities for individuals interested in blockchain technology and decentralized ecosystems.

    Well done !

  • Expert Review 7

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 4.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    A Well Driven Synergistic Approach

    The proposal aims to leverage the Cardano Summit to promote Deep Funding and Singularity Net, targeting onboarding contributors through workshops and Deep Funding Academy. It highlights the synergies between Cardano and Singularity Net communities and emphasizes the need for effective onboarding to maximize contributions.

    The team, led by an experienced contributor, Rafael Cardoso plans to coordinate with the Cardano Foundation, Deep Funding Team, and Marketing Circle to ensure successful execution with the aim for tangible outcomes, including participant numbers, workshop engagement, and new proposals/reviewers generated. The proposal's structured approach, clear goals, and focus on community engagement make it a promising initiative to expand the Deep Funding ecosystem within the Cardano community.

  • Expert Review 8

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    the proposal has a good foundation

    This proposal aims to host a workshop at the Cardano Summit to attract Cardano developers to Deep Funding. Here's a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses:

    Feasibility:

    • Moderate: Securing a workshop slot and attracting participants depends on the Cardano Foundation's approval and marketing efforts.
      • Strengths: Proposal team has experience presenting and connections within the Cardano community.
      • Weaknesses: Competition for workshop slots might be high. The proposal lacks details on the workshop content and how it caters to Cardano developers.

    Viability:

    • Moderate: Success depends on effectively onboarding participants and translating interest into Deep Funding activity.
      • Strengths: Leverages the Deep Funding Academy for onboarding and the Cardano community's familiarity with decentralized grants.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal lacks metrics for measuring long-term engagement (e.g., proposals submitted, reviews completed). Reliance on Deep Funding Academy assumes its effectiveness, which needs evidence.

    Desirability:

    • Moderate: For Cardano developers interested in decentralized funding opportunities, this could be desirable.
      • Strengths: The proposal addresses a shared interest in decentralized projects and funding mechanisms.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal needs to clearly explain the benefits of Deep Funding compared to existing options within Cardano.

    Usefulness:

    • Moderate: The project has the potential to increase Deep Funding awareness and participation, but its impact depends on the workshop's quality, onboarding effectiveness, and long-term engagement strategies.
      • Strengths: The proposal offers a way to directly connect with potential Deep Funding contributors.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal lacks details on how the workshop will address the specific needs and interests of Cardano developers.

    Overall, the proposal has a good foundation, but focus on:

    • Workshop Content: Clearly define the workshop content, tailoring it to Cardano developers' interests and highlighting how Deep Funding complements existing Cardano grant programs.
    • Long-term Engagement: Outline strategies to nurture engagement beyond the workshop, encouraging participation in Deep Funding activities (proposals, reviews).
    • Metrics: Define metrics to track not just workshop attendance but also long-term outcomes like proposals submitted or reviews completed.

    Strengths:

    • Leverages existing connections within the Cardano community.
    • Offers onboarding resources through the Deep Funding Academy.
    • Targets a relevant audience (Cardano developers) interested in decentralized funding.

    Weaknesses:

    • Relies on securing a workshop slot and effectively competing for developer attention.
    • Needs to demonstrate the unique value proposition of Deep Funding for Cardano developers.
    • Lacks clear metrics for measuring long-term engagement and impact.

    By addressing these considerations, the proposal can increase the chances of a successful workshop and attract new contributors to Deep Funding.

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 8, 2024 | 11:37 PM
    Project Owner

    Hello Joseph, 

    Thanks for this incredible comprehensive review. 

    In terms of the workshop, we have some initial contacts with the Cardano Foundation, they are promising and sound interest in  a workshop of this type, however is not completely locked yet and on our side we also need the funding to be able to move forward.

    In terms of interest and strategy to target developers and companies, its really simple because there is a huge Need for Funding in the Cardano Ecosystem. A lot of good companies, even established companies cannot get the funding they need due to the high competition in Catalyst. Deep Funding could present itself as a new opportunity to get some of their ideas and projects financed, It's a super easy onboarding for someone already participating in Catalyst, processes are similar and you can even use the same wallet.

    In addition, from last rounds including this one, I've been a L2 proposer reviewer in Catalyst and I've seen how many proposals are there related or using AI, so even there , we have a lot of alignment with our Ecosystem.

    In terms of Deep Funding Academy we will be preparing a report soon with all the relevant Metrics from this Project, however is still not ready for the public. However, if you go check our proposal we can see some of the metrics and achievements from this proposal in those reports. 

    In addition, having a live discord with experienced people in Deep Funding there to help you and guide you through the process can be a great advantage for the onboarding of these new contributors.

    Thanks for the Great insights and hope my answered some of your concerns! 

    Thanks Joseph!

  • Expert Review 9

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Expanding SingularityNET\'s Horizons

    I have had the pleasure of working closely with Rafael Cardoso and have found that he is a super-talented communicator. Bringing this Workshop to the Cardano Summit will certainly draw the attention of the Cardano Community to the SingularityNET Ecosystem. Budget and milestone design is detailed and consistent. This proposal is a guaranteed success!!

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 8, 2024 | 10:04 PM
    Project Owner

    Thank You Inés!  

    Really Appreciate that! Hopefully we can make it happen and bring a lot of good contributors! Deep Funding has a huge potential and a lot of opportunities for everyone!

  • Total Milestones

    5

  • Total Budget

    $10,940 USD

  • Last Updated

    21 Oct 2024

Milestone 1 - Initial Logistic for the Event

Status
😀 Completed
Description

1) Start with the development of the logistics for the event. Namely travel hosting and tickets for first-team members. ( minimum to ensure the workshop). 2) Start conversations with the Deep Funding Team about participation in the Workshop. 3) Create and Promote the Application Form for Community Members to apply as a team member for this workshop. 4) Initiate Conversations with the Cardano Foundation about the Workshop / Ticket Cardano summit -> 275 / Flights -> 1400 / Hotel -> minimum 280 per night= 1680 / Labour -> 15 x 20 = 300

Deliverables

1) Plane Tickets for Dubai -> Show proof of acquisition of tickets 2) Ticket for the Event -> Show acquired Ticket 3) Book Accommodation -> Show proof of hotel Booking 4) Share the link to the Form for Community Members 5) Share proof of marketing the form on Social Media

Budget

$3,655 USD

Milestone 2 - Workshop Preparation

Status
😀 Completed
Description

1) Plan Workshop and PowerPoint Presentation for the Event. 2) Conversations with the Deep Funding Team to define details and get confirmation on ideas for the Workshop. 3) Conversations with Marketing Circle for the Promotion and Coordination of this Event. Labour -> 36 hours x 20 =720

Deliverables

1) Document with Plan for the Workshop 2) Powerpoint Presentation 3) Green Light from the Deep Funding Team 4) Coordination with the Marketing Team in terms of Promotion

Budget

$720 USD

Milestone 3 - Merchandise for the Event

Status
🧐 In Progress
Description

1) Create and/or define the design for Merchandise and the merch that will be available for Workshop participants. 2) Coordinate the process of creation of the merch with the respective companies.

Deliverables

1) Designs and plans for Merchandise -> 18 hours x 20 = 360 2) Agreement and Budget with Companies for the Merchandise = 33 x 20 + 200 Miscelaneous = 860 // 33 was the best quote we got from Tshirts I've recently created for our company.

Budget

$1,220 USD

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Milestone 4 - Finalize Logistics for the Event

Status
😐 Not Started
Description

1) Confirm workshop with Cardano Foundation 2) Confirm the Workshop with the Cardano Foundation and Finalize Details. // Ticket Cardano summit -> 275 // Flights -> 1400 // Hotel -> 1680 // Labour = 14 x 20 = 280

Deliverables

1) Finalized plan for workshop and event. 2) Confirmation of Workshop at the event and Workshop details

Budget

$3,635 USD

Link URL

Milestone 5 - Deep Funding Workshop at Cardano Summit

Status
😐 Not Started
Description

For this milestone the focus is on delivering the event: 1) Marketing initiatives to promote the Workshop 2) Collect Merch for the Workshop 3) Pre-workshop logistics 4) Execution of Workshop 5) Direct Engagements with Individuals in the Summit 6) Final Report for the Proposal with Metrics // Marketing -> 250 // Preparation Workshop Engagements and Report -> 23 X 20 = 460 // Additional Expenses (Food Travel Equipment Miscellaneous) -> 1000

Deliverables

1) Social Media posts and proof of Marketing initiatives. 2) Photos with the Merch 3) Photos from the event and the Workshop. 4) A final report measuring metrics and impact of the Workshop according to what is shared in the proposal.

Budget

$1,710 USD

Link URL

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    Gombilla
    Jun 2, 2024 | 5:01 PM

    Great idea with great methodologies for execution. However, there may be challenges in ensuring that the workshop content is engaging and relevant to the audience, considering the diverse backgrounds and interests of attendees at the Cardano Summit. How would you handle this challenge ?

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      Rafael_Cardoso
      Jun 4, 2024 | 9:30 AM

      Hello Gombilla, Thank you for your comment! In this Workshop we want to explain to as many individuals as possible how Deep Funding works and Onboarding them into our Ecosystem. However, our main focus will be on onboarding individuals and companies with great ideas in need of Funding. There are plenty of those in Cardano, and as such we will focus on showing them the opportunities within Deep Funding. There are very different categories they can apply, and even a lot of services already created they could leverage in their projects. Even though individuals are differents,  the majority of people in Cardano share a desire to do better, create a fairer and more transparent world. This is something that we have here as well in Singularity Net and it's a easy bridge that connects us to the Cardano Community.So we will focus on connecting through shared principles, and hooking people through the opportunities we have for them, that can help them make that positive difference in the world, wether you have your own specific ideas or you just want to help Deep Funding in making a difference.Does that answer your question Gombilla?Your question was very general, so definitely tell me something if your still have any specific concerns more than glad to try to address them.

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  • Expert Review 1

    Overall

    4.0

    • Feasibility 3.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 4.0
    The unfortunate thing about team identity

    The numbers given by the team are very specific, they are completely quantitative (10 people attend the workshop, talk to 20 people,...). Proving the team's very serious intentions when developing this proposal. It's a pity not to know more about the other members, except the project owner Rafael_Cardoso - This has a negative impact on Feasibility

  • Expert Review 2

    Overall

    3.0

    • Feasibility 3.0
    • Desirabilty 3.0
    • Usefulness 3.0
    effectiveness of Deep Funding VS Catalyst

    aims to increase community engagement and education about Deep Funding and the Deep Funding Academy. This project has great potential to expand the Cardano and Singularity Net communities by attracting innovators and builders to participate in decentralized funding programs. Hosting a conference at the Cardano Summit is a great opportunity to make a strong impression and make lasting connections. However, the project also faces a number of challenges such as selecting a second member based on the potential added value to the proposal, as well as ensuring community participation. In addition, evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of Deep Funding versus Catalyst is also a limitation that needs to be carefully considered. Even so, with the commitment and deep understanding of its contributors, the project has the potential to create real value for both the Cardano and Singularity Net communities.

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 9, 2024 | 9:53 AM
    Project Owner

    Hey Nicola, 

    Would love it if you could make your review a little bit more informative to understand how exactly this proposal could be improved to have a higher rating in your opinion? 

    It's just because it's not clear what you think should be improved and at the end of the day that is the value reviews should have, to help proposers improve on their efforts and come with better proposals every round.

    Also, I would like to make it clear that the focus of this proposal, is actually onboarding individuals to Deep Funding not just raising awareness, and the Deep Funding Academy will be used as a means of onboarding as it is an educational community with all the educational content you need to learn how to become a valuable contributor to Deep Funding, and a community with teachers and a point of contact that will provide newcomers with all the  support they need during the Deep Funding rounds.

    Addressing some of the concerns mentioned in this review, selecting a second member won't be a challenge at all. The second member is not crucial to the realization of the proposal, it could be done without this member in the worst-case scenario, however, I feel having a second pair of hands, and also a different perspective and story from my own will add much value to the presentation and to the overall effort we will be doing during the workshop to Onboard more individuals into Deep Funding. Because we will also be doing one one-on-one conversations with innovators we believe could bring a lot of value to Deep Funding.

    The position will be open to the Deep Funding team, and if the team is not available it will be open to the whole Deep Funding community, and fortunately, there are a lot of members familiar with Cardano in Deep Funding, and a lot of individuals interested in helping with this initiative and participating in the conference. As such on that side we should not have any problem or challenge finding a second team member.

    In terms, of ensuring community participation in the workshop that won't be a problem. Besides providing merch as reward for participants and doing some contacts and Marketing during the event,  we have a topic that solves a big need in Cardano. Even with Catalyst, there is a lack of funding opportunities for projects and entrepreneurs and not enough funding to fund all the good ideas and initiatives in Catalyst.  After each Catalyst funding round, there are a lot of great companies and ideas that don't get funded and Deep Funding can feel in for that need. For everyone participating in Catalyst the process of learning how to participate in Deep Funding is super easy and they can even use the same wallet. 

    In addition, from my participation as a L2 Community reviewer in the last rounds, I see a huge increase in AI related projects on Catalyst, and from Teams that are not yet contributing in Deep Funding so the Opportunity is huge.

    In terms of the comparison, that is also an extremely easy part. So many people, complain about Catalyst, the centralization of operations and decision-making behind a single team, and how voting is dominated by whales and results are not always fair. 

    Well Deep Funding solves many of these problems, there is a real decentralization effort in Deep Funding with the Circles and from my experience, here the community is heard and there are many more changes and improvements each round when compared to Catalyst. Just look how after 12 rounds Catalyst still doesn't have its own platform like Deep Funding has even after many complaints about the platform they use ( Ideascale). 

    So far, in SIngularity Net, due to quadratic voting, and reputation mechanisms, you don't have as big of a problem with whales, usually the best proposals are rewarded, as you can see that when you have good reviews there is a high likelihood your proposal is funded. In Catalyst, is common for proposals with low reviews from big players to get funded, which generates a lot of frustration and makes it an unfair playground for new teams or experienced teams with less of a following and community support. These are just a few examples of how we can make the case for Deep Funding. and the great part is people don't need to choose one or the other, they can participate in both. Having more options and not depending only on one source of funding is a sound practice for any business or entrepreneur.



  • Expert Review 3

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Promote Deep Funding On The Cardano Summit

    This proposal will host a Deep Funding Workshop at the Cardano Summit to introduce more users to the Deep Funding and Deep Funding Academy, a Platform created to introduce and educate users used for Deep Funding. This is a good idea, it will definitely help more people know about Deep Funding.
    I feel that this proposal should look for more suitable members because currently there is only one member in the project team.

  • Expert Review 4

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Introducing Singularity Net at Cardano Summit.

    Introducing Deep Funding and Singularity Net at Cardano Summit.
    Proposed to take advantage of the massive Cardano Summit event that brings together many innovative developers to organize a workshop introducing Deep Funding and SingularityNET to attract contributors to Deep Funding.
    1. Feasibility:
    - This proposal is completely feasible and can be implemented successfully. Because the team includes members with profound experience and positive contributions to Deep Funding in recent rounds. The group has created courses, and introductions and attracted many participants to the ecosystem, proving the group's reputation and influence in the community.
    - The group identifies the exact target, specifically 10 people participating in the Workshop, talking to 20 individuals about Deep Funding and at least 5 individuals participating in Deep Funding. To achieve this goal, I think the group should add more content and presentation methods in the seminar to attract more people's interest.
    - The proposal team has received support from the Cardano Foundation, so this proposal will be implemented.
    - Propose to take advantage of providing educational resources to introduce knowledge to workshop participants through the Deep Sponsorship Academy.
    2. Viability:
    - The success of this proposal depends on the team making an attractive presentation highlighting the benefits and potential that Deep Funding and Singularity bring to developers. At the same time, the team supports participants to bring long-term value to the project.
    - The team coordinates with the Deep Funding Team and the Marketing Team, so this proposal will attract the attention of many developers
    3. Desire
    - To attract more Cardano ecosystem developers interested in Deep Funding, the team should present the benefits of deep funding compared to other platforms
    - Focusing on clearly explaining Deep Funding and SingularityNET to increase knowledge while supporting development is a potentially valuable and much-needed proposition for developers.
    4. Usefulness:
    - The project has the potential to raise awareness about SingularityNET among Cardano developers to attract their interest.
    - Taking advantage of good relationships in the Cardano ecosystem helps the team reach a wide audience.
    - The proposal lacks details on how they will support active community participants in different positions or launch new initiatives that apply decentralized AI technology.

  • Expert Review 5

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Deep Funding Workshop: Cardano Summit Engagement

    FEASIBILITY: The proposal to conduct a workshop at the Cardano Summit to onboard users into Deep Funding and Singularity Net appears theoretically possible, leveraging the shared values and builder-centric environment of the Cardano ecosystem.
    The strategy of utilizing live events for user acquisition aligns with industry best practices and presents a feasible approach to expanding the user base.

    Viability: The team's familiarity with Deep Funding and Singularity Net, along with their active participation in Project Catalyst, demonstrates their capability to execute the proposed workshop effectively.
    Additionally, the plan to collaborate with the Deep Funding Team and Marketing Circle enhances the project's viability by leveraging existing resources and expertise within the community.

    Desirability: The workshop addresses a market need by providing education and onboarding for potential contributors to Deep Funding and Singularity Net.
    The proposal aims to attract participants by highlighting the benefits and opportunities within the ecosystems, thereby enhancing the desirability of the project.

    Usefulness: The workshop aligns with the goal of growing the Decentralized AI Platform by expanding the user base and fostering community engagement.
    By educating and onboarding new contributors, the project contributes to the long-term sustainability and growth of Deep Funding and Singularity Net, making it a valuable initiative for the ecosystem.

    Overall, the proposal demonstrates strong potential for success, with a clear focus on user acquisition, community engagement, and ecosystem growth.

  • Expert Review 6

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    A synergy between the Cardano and SNET ecosystems

    Hi Cardoso. Congrats for putting this up. Personally, I believe this project has the potential to make a significant impact by expanding awareness of Deep Funding and SingularityNET within the Cardano community and attracting new contributors and builders to the ecosystem.

    Also, I reckon that your approach of leveraging the Cardano Summit as a platform for outreach and engagement, will foster collaboration and synergy between the Cardano and SingularityNET ecosystems, ultimately driving innovation and growth within both communities. This initiative also contributes to the broader goal of promoting decentralized funding and education opportunities for individuals interested in blockchain technology and decentralized ecosystems.

    Well done !

  • Expert Review 7

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 4.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    A Well Driven Synergistic Approach

    The proposal aims to leverage the Cardano Summit to promote Deep Funding and Singularity Net, targeting onboarding contributors through workshops and Deep Funding Academy. It highlights the synergies between Cardano and Singularity Net communities and emphasizes the need for effective onboarding to maximize contributions.

    The team, led by an experienced contributor, Rafael Cardoso plans to coordinate with the Cardano Foundation, Deep Funding Team, and Marketing Circle to ensure successful execution with the aim for tangible outcomes, including participant numbers, workshop engagement, and new proposals/reviewers generated. The proposal's structured approach, clear goals, and focus on community engagement make it a promising initiative to expand the Deep Funding ecosystem within the Cardano community.

  • Expert Review 8

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 4.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    the proposal has a good foundation

    This proposal aims to host a workshop at the Cardano Summit to attract Cardano developers to Deep Funding. Here's a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses:

    Feasibility:

    • Moderate: Securing a workshop slot and attracting participants depends on the Cardano Foundation's approval and marketing efforts.
      • Strengths: Proposal team has experience presenting and connections within the Cardano community.
      • Weaknesses: Competition for workshop slots might be high. The proposal lacks details on the workshop content and how it caters to Cardano developers.

    Viability:

    • Moderate: Success depends on effectively onboarding participants and translating interest into Deep Funding activity.
      • Strengths: Leverages the Deep Funding Academy for onboarding and the Cardano community's familiarity with decentralized grants.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal lacks metrics for measuring long-term engagement (e.g., proposals submitted, reviews completed). Reliance on Deep Funding Academy assumes its effectiveness, which needs evidence.

    Desirability:

    • Moderate: For Cardano developers interested in decentralized funding opportunities, this could be desirable.
      • Strengths: The proposal addresses a shared interest in decentralized projects and funding mechanisms.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal needs to clearly explain the benefits of Deep Funding compared to existing options within Cardano.

    Usefulness:

    • Moderate: The project has the potential to increase Deep Funding awareness and participation, but its impact depends on the workshop's quality, onboarding effectiveness, and long-term engagement strategies.
      • Strengths: The proposal offers a way to directly connect with potential Deep Funding contributors.
      • Weaknesses: The proposal lacks details on how the workshop will address the specific needs and interests of Cardano developers.

    Overall, the proposal has a good foundation, but focus on:

    • Workshop Content: Clearly define the workshop content, tailoring it to Cardano developers' interests and highlighting how Deep Funding complements existing Cardano grant programs.
    • Long-term Engagement: Outline strategies to nurture engagement beyond the workshop, encouraging participation in Deep Funding activities (proposals, reviews).
    • Metrics: Define metrics to track not just workshop attendance but also long-term outcomes like proposals submitted or reviews completed.

    Strengths:

    • Leverages existing connections within the Cardano community.
    • Offers onboarding resources through the Deep Funding Academy.
    • Targets a relevant audience (Cardano developers) interested in decentralized funding.

    Weaknesses:

    • Relies on securing a workshop slot and effectively competing for developer attention.
    • Needs to demonstrate the unique value proposition of Deep Funding for Cardano developers.
    • Lacks clear metrics for measuring long-term engagement and impact.

    By addressing these considerations, the proposal can increase the chances of a successful workshop and attract new contributors to Deep Funding.

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 8, 2024 | 11:37 PM
    Project Owner

    Hello Joseph, 

    Thanks for this incredible comprehensive review. 

    In terms of the workshop, we have some initial contacts with the Cardano Foundation, they are promising and sound interest in  a workshop of this type, however is not completely locked yet and on our side we also need the funding to be able to move forward.

    In terms of interest and strategy to target developers and companies, its really simple because there is a huge Need for Funding in the Cardano Ecosystem. A lot of good companies, even established companies cannot get the funding they need due to the high competition in Catalyst. Deep Funding could present itself as a new opportunity to get some of their ideas and projects financed, It's a super easy onboarding for someone already participating in Catalyst, processes are similar and you can even use the same wallet.

    In addition, from last rounds including this one, I've been a L2 proposer reviewer in Catalyst and I've seen how many proposals are there related or using AI, so even there , we have a lot of alignment with our Ecosystem.

    In terms of Deep Funding Academy we will be preparing a report soon with all the relevant Metrics from this Project, however is still not ready for the public. However, if you go check our proposal we can see some of the metrics and achievements from this proposal in those reports. 

    In addition, having a live discord with experienced people in Deep Funding there to help you and guide you through the process can be a great advantage for the onboarding of these new contributors.

    Thanks for the Great insights and hope my answered some of your concerns! 

    Thanks Joseph!

  • Expert Review 9

    Overall

    5.0

    • Feasibility 5.0
    • Desirabilty 5.0
    • Usefulness 5.0
    Expanding SingularityNET\'s Horizons

    I have had the pleasure of working closely with Rafael Cardoso and have found that he is a super-talented communicator. Bringing this Workshop to the Cardano Summit will certainly draw the attention of the Cardano Community to the SingularityNET Ecosystem. Budget and milestone design is detailed and consistent. This proposal is a guaranteed success!!

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    Rafael_Cardoso
    Jun 8, 2024 | 10:04 PM
    Project Owner

    Thank You Inés!  

    Really Appreciate that! Hopefully we can make it happen and bring a lot of good contributors! Deep Funding has a huge potential and a lot of opportunities for everyone!