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Please select all that apply:", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin creates value for the Sei developer ecosystem by offering a decentralized crowdfunding platform specifically designed to support Web3 gaming projects. This platform allows developers to easily access funding, build a community around their projects, and ensure transparency using smart contracts. By integrating with Sei\u2019s infrastructure, Project Merlin will enable developers to seamlessly launch GameFi projects with features like decentralized fundraising, token issuance, and community engagement through airdrops and reputation-based systems. This will incentivize developers to build on Sei, attracting more innovation and fostering a vibrant developer ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Sei developer ecosystem? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin takes a community-driven approach by continuously engaging with users through games, reward systems, and events like the Merlin\u2019s Beard airdrop. We plan to participate in Sei community events by showcasing our platform's benefits to both developers and gamers. We will also create educational content focused on decentralized crowdfunding for GameFi, tutorials on using our platform, and guides for developers to integrate with the Sei network. Our presence in community events and social channels will be supported by partnerships with key players in the blockchain space, helping us engage the Sei community more effectively.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing. How do you plan to participate in community events, create educational content, and engage with the Sei community?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Project Merlin team has extensive experience in both blockchain technology and game development. Our past achievements, such as winning first place in the Solana Speedrun Game Jam with \"Echoes of Eldoria,\" highlight our technical and creative abilities. Additionally, our team has worked with partners like Skale Network and Sequence.xyz, showing our capacity to build and maintain large-scale decentralized applications. This combination of technical expertise, experience in the gaming industry, and partnerships ensures that we have the knowledge and resources necessary to execute Project Merlin successfully.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin is an ongoing initiative that is expanding its efforts to contribute to the Sei ecosystem. Although the project is still in its early stages within Sei, our roadmap includes features like decentralized funding for GameFi projects, which will directly benefit developers in the Sei network. We plan to integrate Sei-specific functionalities to enable smoother operations for developers, further contributing to the growth and development of Sei\u2019s gaming and Web3 landscape.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new project or an ongoing initiative? If ongoing, please provide details of your project's contributions to the Sei ecosystem.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin aligns with Sei\u2019s core features by leveraging the scalability and performance benefits of Sei's Parallel Execution and Twin Turbo Consensus. These features will ensure that Project Merlin\u2019s decentralized crowdfunding operations are fast, secure, and scalable, even as the number of users and GameFi projects grows. Additionally, VM Interoperability will allow developers from various ecosystems to easily integrate with Project Merlin, enabling cross-chain fundraising and expanding the reach of Sei\u2019s developer ecosystem. This alignment with Sei\u2019s core technologies will allow for smooth and efficient crowdfunding operations, essential for our platform\u2019s success.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project align with Sei's core features and vision, such as Parallel Execution, Twin Turbo Consensus, SeiDB, or VM Interoperability?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "If you were referred to this program, please provide the referrer's information (optional).", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "If selected, will you commit to providing regular updates via Karma GAP on project progress and milestone achievements and participating in Sei community events to present your progress and outcomes?", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "In addition to Project Merlin\u2019s core functionalities, we have a proven track record with previous successful projects like \"Echoes of Eldoria,\" which won first place in the Solana Speedrun Game Jam. We also had a booth at Solana Breakpoint in Singapore, where we received significant attention from both visitors and industry experts. These achievements reflect our team\u2019s expertise and dedication to blockchain gaming, reinforcing our ability to contribute meaningfully to the Sei ecosystem.\n\nhttps://x.com/magicblock/status/1818588574536646764", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations? 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Our platform is designed to support and develop blockchain ecosystems, with a particular focus on GameFi projects.\n\n\ud83c\udfaf **Key Features**\n\ud83d\udd36Direct support for projects using cryptocurrency assets.\n\ud83d\udd36Direct support for projects via credit card payments.\n\ud83d\udd36Decentralized funding pools for projects through an advanced DAO system.\n\ud83d\udd36Rewarding users participating in DAO stages with MRLN tokens.\n\ud83d\udd36Providing grants to GameFi projects.\n\n\ud83d\udc51 **Our Vision**\nAt Project Merlin, our vision is to create a global, inclusive, and interactive crowdfunding and DAO platform that facilitates the realization of innovative projects and ideas.\n\n\ud83d\udcc8 **Financial Data and Compliance**\nTo date, our project has spent over $275,000, fully financed by the founders. We meet corporate standards with a team of over 25 employees from five different continents.\n\n\ud83c\udff5 **Community and Marketing**\nDespite having just begun advertising efforts, we have already amassed over 10,000 Telegram members and more than 4,000 followers on X.com (formerly Twitter). Marketing will be enhanced through the development of the \"Merlin's Beard!\" mini-game on Telegram and our collaboration with TON, which is expected to drive rapid growth.\n\nA global promotional campaign with Solana Super Team is anticipated to positively impact our marketing efforts. Additionally, upcoming reward campaigns on Galxe.com and Zealy.io are expected to accelerate progress.\n\n\ud83d\udd30 **Sponsors and Partners**\nWe currently have two announced partners and five additional partners awaiting announcement.\n\ud83d\udd37Skale Network\n\ud83d\udd37Sequence.xyz\n\n\ud83c\udf10 **ROAD MAP**\n\ud83d\udd37Seed Rounds: **August**\n\ud83d\udd37Launch: **October**\n\n\ud83e\udea2 **Resources**\n[Pitch Deck](https://t2m.io/SOTPWoLp) I [Whitepaper](https://t2m.io/ZG1U2fqN) I [Website](https://projectmerlin.io/) I [Tokenomics](https://t2m.io/GKrgC6d3) I  [X - Twitter](https://x.com/ProjectMerlinio)  I [Telegram](https://t.me/ProjectMerlin)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "ProjectMerlinDAO", "projectTwitter": "ProjectMerlinio"}, "recipient": "0x1B443C2d7C242cc296D8A68f16d13e2D9A5bBBaB"}}