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Name of Event
Notfellows Tokyo
Description
Notfellows Tokyo will be the third hacker house by Notfellows (woohoo!) and our second event seeking support from ETHos 
Our first two houses provided free accommodations to ~40 builders, producing 30+ prize-winning projects in total (ETHBogota & ETHIndia). We also built lasting friendships and created unforgettable memories 
The house will run from Apr 10 to Apr 17, providing free accommodations for ~20 hackers in Shinjuku, the heart of Tokyo, during both DAO Tokyo and ETH Tokyo. In addition, we’ll host highly curated, intimate evening gatherings (capacity capped at 50 attendees). In the past, we’ve seen beautiful friendships and co-founder pairs arise from these events.
A sneak peek into the event location:
We will use this house as hackers’ home base, in partnership with ConsenSys and MetaCartel.
Usage of Funds
With funding from ETHos, we aim to:
- Produce as many prize-winning projects in ETHTokyo as possible
- Create opportunities for our hackers, visitors, and supporters
- Contribute to the East Asian crypto community socially and intellectually
Specifically, we will use the funds to cover:
- Hackers’ accommodations
- Dinners, events, and casual gatherings
- Design for posters, banners, and miscellaneous items
- Operations (labor, logistics, materials, printing, etc)
Our ask: $5000 in funding
Why does this matter?
In addition to everything we’ve mentioned, we believe:
- Young talent is the future of crypto, and we want to help these builders succeed
- Co-living spaces can be magical. They give birth to not only lifelong friendships but also industry-defining ideas.
- This event will serve as a physical anchor point for Notfellows, its partner communities, and other groups dedicated to public goods to explore sustainable growth.
List of Other Sponsors, if applicable
Confirmed: ConsenSys, Mask Network
If funded, we will provide photos of the event and do follow-up interviews, as we should We will receive funds at this address: 0xc3dED5E42904ef34004F727D7abE28137a04C920.
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Thanks, Rebecca!
Does the $5k cover all the costs? Or are you receiving other sponsorship too?
And can you give a rough split across accommodation, dinner, design and ops?
Thanks
Thanks for the questions!!
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$5k doesn’t cover all costs and we are receiving other sponsorships. Right now confirmed sponsors are ConsenSys and Mask Network, both of which will provide us with $5k. We are looking for at least 2-3 more.
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Accommodations: roughly $130 per person per night. $130 x 20 hackers x 7 nights = $18200. This covers the common space as well.
Design: $1000
Dinners/events/snacks/drinks for 7 days: $5000
Ops: $5000
Name of the event & Description:
Kamusi ya Web3. A Kamusi is a swahili dictionary. Kamusi ya Web3 would serve as a translation of Web3 terminology using analogy and easy to understand phrases for Swahili speakers to grasp the concepts better. We are grateful for the opportunity to apply for a grant to create and onboard marginalized East African communities to Web3.
An event to raise awareness on the initiative that leverages the power of language to empower Swahili speaking communities to leverage the digital economy as well as the benefits of Ethereum network. We are creating a decentralized platform that can provide access to jobs, education, and other resources to those who need it most. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, we can create an open and transparent future that will allow our communities to access digital resources without the need for intermediaries. We normally have weekly Twitter spaces to discuss new terms in Swahili however , the idea of onboarding Swahili community initially started at ETH Safari in Kenya last year. Ethereum has a wide range of applications, from finance and governance to supply chain management and healthcare. However, despite its potential, Ethereum is still relatively unknown in many parts of the world, including East Africa. This grant aims to raise awareness of Ethereum in the region through the creation of Swahili content.
Description of Team
Kamusi ya Web3 / Web3 encyclopedia is a team formed by passionate regenerators:
- Shaila from Regen Foundation and Sharon in Kenya
- Machuche & Victor from Inverter Network & Chatafisha in Tanzania
Timeline & Location
We are looking to have 4 awareness events in total, 2 in Tanzania and 2 in Kenya. They will be simultaneously and take part from 1 June - 30 June, 2023. We are looking to reach and onboard at least 500 locals to Web3 as well as the benefits of Ethereum and Decentralization.
Fund usage & Amount Requested
Our total budget is $6,000. We are requesting a grant of $5,000 from Meta Cartel as we are hopeful of getting more support to achieve our goal. We have an active community that we really aim to include the marginalized groups, which is why we are aiming for the events to be free. Funds will be used to help cover the expenses as well as establish the basis for the awareness events:
- UI/UX design - $300
- Website for Kamusi DAO / web3 encyclopedia - $300
- Booking fees for the venues - $200 per venue ($800 total)
- Refreshments, drinks, banners and miscellaneous expenses - $300 per event ($1,200 total)
- Contribute to the East African crypto community by preparing content and verification material for the words (e.g engaging with linguists, university professors) - $1,500
- Develop Swahili-language content about Ethereum and its potential applications. This content will include articles, videos, and infographics that explain the benefits of Ethereum and how it can be used in various sectors. - $1,500
Why does this matter?
This grant proposal aims to raise awareness of Ethereum and promote its use in various sectors in East Africa through the creation of Swahili content. We believe that increased use of the Ethereum platform will lead to increased innovation and economic growth in the region. We are committed to ensuring the success of this project and look forward to working with the Ethereum community, local media outlets, and Swahili-speaking audiences in East Africa to achieve our objectives. Host webinars and online forums in Swahili to educate audiences about Ethereum and answer their questions about the platform. We believe this will be the beginning of expanding the MetaCartel ecosystem community into even more marginalized or disadvantaged communities.
Sponsors:
This is the first sponsorship event we have applied for. We are also seeking assistance from Refi Springs to raise awareness around regenerative concepts for our communities.
If Funded
We will be more than happy to provide content and pictures around the events. Very happy to also have an interview with a member of the MetaCartel team.
We would be happy to receive the funds on our multisig address 0x2ba73f9FE645ecc8778e3cAD686fC6A32d4F5dbe
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Hey @machuche thanks for this proposal, a few questions to kick things off 
- Have you run IRL events before ? If so, where, when, what were the results
- What role does the DAO play in this event ?
- Have you ever run / started a DAO before ?
- Where does your online community live / coordinate ? How many members are there currently ?
We look forward to hearing more on this in the coming weeks
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Hey @Yalor, thanks for the response.
To answer the questions;
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Yes we have, we recently had an event in Kenya debating the utility of Bitcoin vs other crypto currencies in Kenya with a turnout close to 100. Link. (https://www.youtube.com/live/BV8y0B_ksgA?feature=share ) We have also had a booth at ETH Safari last year and recently at DOT Safari where we were encouraging new contributions in local languages. We have also organized one in house event in Tanzania where we talked about the importance of Blockchain in creating sustainable environmental systems with a turnout of about 50 people Link (https://youtu.be/9kjZr9hdNUE)
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The DAO plays the role of transparency and inclusivity as we are onboarding local talents in the region, as well as different stakeholders to have a role in creating verifiable and relatable translations to easily onboard the masses. In the long run we aim to launch an NFT of the ‘Kamusi’ or web3 encyclopedia which would give access to the DAO.
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Yes I have personally been a contributor at PrimeDAO as well as contributed at Inverter Network. Victor and I are also working with the University of Dar es Salaam to establish a Chatafisha DAO around plastic waste stakeholders in Tanzania. Shaila & Sharon in Kenya are also part of Safari DAO which also supports different events in Africa such as ETH Safari & the recently completed DOT Safari. They are also part of Chama DAO which onboards local “Chamas” or savings groups in Africa into Web3 by promoting transparency, accountability and governance of their savings.
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As for the community, we currently have a slack community and a Telegram with over 50 dedicated members. We also have our Twitter @Web3encyclopedia with close to 300 followers where we normally have Bi-Weekly spaces to discuss various topics and web3 terms in local languages. We also wrote an interesting article on simplification of terms and the need for localization.
(Why does the blockchain space have to complicate everything? | by Shai | Mar, 2023 | Medium)
Some of our Twitter Spaces:
Twitter space 1, Explain Web3 to your grandma: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OwxWwRzyBpxQ
Twitter Space 2, Kamusi ya Krypto through the voices of EA pioneers: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKqBDBdgMGb?s=20
Twitter Space 3, Let’s talk about DAOs
: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mnxeRVZopYKX?s=20
Twitter Space 4: Breaking The Language Barrier in Web3.
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Hello,
We are not able to support this grant at the moment, looking forward to future collaborations.
Are all these grants still relevant for users here? 
I don’t follow. By users do you mean grantees or MetaCartel members on the forum?
If you’re interested in applying apply using THIS link.
Hello everyone. Happy New Month
(1) Name of Event
BlockchainUNN Conference 2.0,
(2) Description
The BlockchainUNN Conference 2.0 is a 2 days event holding on 23rd & 24th of June, 2023.
With an expected attendance of 3000+ participants physically and more virtually, this event is focused on helping Developers - both web2 & Web3 inclined, Creatives & Designers, Blockchain enthusiasts and tech individuals realize the endless possibilities and oppounities of the Blockchain and it’s ecosystem. And get involved.
The past event (1.0) had over 1000 attendees, and it was a great success, with positive feedback from participants. But this time, we are expecting a larger turnout of over 3000 attendees, as there has been a major impacts and interest from the community
Here are links to the Previous event highlights and videos;
- BlockchainUNN Blockchain Conference 2022 - Thriller Highlights - YouTube
- BlockchainUNN Blockchain Conference 2022. Event Highlights. #Crypto #Blockchain #Adoption #UNN #Tech - YouTube
Media article
(3) Description of Team
[BlockchainUNN], Founded by 3 Tech enthusiasts - Kevin, Alvan and Anthony is a Blockchain Club at the University of Nigeria pushing towards adoption and awareness of Blockchain Technology through education and community activities.
We train our community members on various ways they can contribute in the blockchain ecosystem. Hence we have a community of;
- Developers (both Web2 and Web3)
- Designers (UI/UX, etc)
- Content Writers (Both Technical and Non-Technical)
We are experienced with organizing community events, both online and IRL - this is our 2nd first physical one.
(4) Timeline & Location
A 2-day event holding on holding on 23rd & 24th of June, 2023. At the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Registration is currently live on our website here
(5) Usage of Funds
Requesting USD 5,000
Our Sponsorship packages are these; Silver - $3,000; Gold - $5,000; Platinum - $10,000
2-day Conference budget
With funding from ETHos, we aim to take care of:
- Publicity(both Online & Offline ads)
- Venue
- Lighting / Sound / Stage /Visuals
- Media Coverage
- Branding
- Entertainment/Refreshment
- Logistics
(6) Why does this matter?
The event will get more people to know about Ethereum, the ecosystem, and various applications of/on it. And also puts it on spotlight as first point of contact for our budding developers.
Having been actively contributing to the blockchain and web3 space in Nigeria/Africa for over 2 years, our core beliefs is that interactions and informative sessions are a great contribution to career growth and poised to create an enabling environment as well as the belief that anyone can come into the ecosystem and scale, once properly informed.
List of Other Sponsors, if applicable
Confirmed: Panvala, Bunzz
(7) If Funded
We will provide photos/videos documenting the event. And we are willing to do a follow up interview with a member of your team.
We shall receive funds at this address:
0x8F0D98d4668fcC0A29Fa28cBF866A2C8e5b0E941