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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "4548", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "all from Gitcoin rounds so far, no other funding recieved to date.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you\u2019ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "3", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Kane- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanenagendran/   Current CEO of NotEssential, he is the idea man, and the calm center of our development, his experience in raising funds, implementing strategies, and creating impactful programing are obvious in all he does. He also runs a daycare and has a huge passion for all of our children's futures. His life experience in international business and trade combined with his love of nature make him a seamless innovator. His drive to connect people with nature was not only the inspiration for coral connect but has led to 2 other successful companies NotEssential and CycloTurtles NFTs. Currently he the head of MemeCoin Australia, part of Degen Aussie apes, founded NFT Sydny, NFT New Zealand, and many other social based networking groups to help others showcase their values. Kane is extremely competent in the areas of business development and value exchange allowing the whole team even more of an international reach.  Hill (Mike Spaulding)- https://x.com/hardmoustache   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-spaulding-862890257/   Current NotEssential/ Cycloturtles/ Coral Connect CMO, the community builder and communicator of the team. He has owned several companies including a fitness company, contracting company and spent years as teacher for both preschool and elementary school autistic children prior to entering Web3. His communication skills, understanding of process development/ analysis, and passion to simply make the world a better place make him indispensable to the team.  His prior Web 3 Sucesses include NotEssential and CycloTurtles NFTs. He serves as a consultant to many projects across Web3, is currently publishing 2 books in Web3, part of a team building and AI trading, and is an expert at creating inclusive spaces, podcasts, and narratives for onboarding /overall adoption for others. He is competent in market structures, developing collaborative functions, go to market strategy, analytics, interpersonal dynamics, marketing campaign development, and is skilled at diplomatic discourse with world governments.  James- https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-killick/   Current CPO of Coral Connect and resident product specialist. His high-level skills revolve around PLG or Product-Led Growth. He has consistently used this skill to drive user Aquisition and engagement, monetization and retention in several communities and projects alike. He is a founder using Skool to develop AI tooling for larger client bases but is certainly not limited to this single focus. He has steered the rest of the team successfully through growth strategy, assisted with marketing, created user centric functions and pushed product development all along the way. His data driven approach has helped all of sharpen our skills related to onboarding, user adoption and conversion rates. He is competent with AI development, no code solutions, product management and development, go to market strategies, client retention, testing and reporting, analytics, and data driven solutions", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "This piece to the project will allow for Mike (Hill) to travel to Palau and begin developing inland coral nurseries and biobanks in partnership with the Palauan Government.\n\nTo be clear coral is the world's 2nd largest carbon method of carbon sequestration ahead of trees. This masterpiece of organic filtration and home to 25% of life on our planet is dying at an alarming rate. The truth is if we don't act now and regenerate the worlds reefs what you know now to be a climate crisis will quickly become a mass extinction without the world's reefs.  Coral Connect is already building a Website and a Dapp to connect every coral restoration operation globally, for data sharing, citizen scientist engagement, and has already grown coral using AI and deep vision machine learning in Queensland Australia, and because of Hill's diligent work now has the amazing opportunity to expand and build directly in Palau immediately.  This expansion will not only grow thousands of corals to be out planted into the ocean every 6 months but will sequester hundreds of tons of carbon on a yearly basis. This impact will only increase as the operation is expanded into Indonesia and surrounding countries.\n\nTo add to this Hill will be working with the government for education, and program development to expand Coral Connects reach globally. All in all, this part of our project allows for Global awareness of the many benefits of coral reefs, their necessity to our lives, and their importance to all ocean environments as well. He will also be directly championing the cause of coral regeneration throughout the Southeast Asian coral triangle as well as actively participating in building land based coral nurseries and biobank systems to exponentially increase the growth rate and spawning cycles of corals. The exponential impact of his work is conservatively estimated to increase the growth rates of coral in Palau initially 50x faster than corals can grow themselves in the ocean.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project is a part of the solution to the Climate crisis.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/coral-connect-1/grants?tab=milestones-and-updates", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide a link to your GG20 Karma GAP link. (Reminder that you need to provide two milestones with updates.)", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have Grown 52 corals using AI and deep vision machine learning connecting individuals directly to living corals growing in land based nurseries to be used for continued R&D while sequestering carbon daily to feed each live coral. \n\nSecondarily, we have changed the entire field of coral regeneration and how people can connect to it by making it possible for the stewards of these 52 living corals to feed them directly from their laptop or cell phone.  Both direct impacts are an absolute game changer for charitable engagement and the capability for other to make a direct and transparent impact from the digital world to coral restoration globally as we expand.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide 2-3 top impacts your project had in the past 12 months. You can use the CCN Metrics Garden (https://climatecoordination.org/climate-solutions-metrics-garden-1) or use your project-specific metrics. Examples: Number of Trees planted, Total forest area protected, Amount of Carbon sequestered, Carbon sequestration from regenerated soil, Etc.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Other", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Oceania ", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Oceania ", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? ", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the GG21 Climate Solution Round Eligibility Criteria?", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from the Climate Coordination Network (CCN) for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 150k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. ", "questionId": 18}], "project": {"id": "0x9393b3fb836d3eb041050bbc31351898e2ce7e20e597e56ffb0fe54b38fc5143", "title": "Coral Connect\ud83e\udeb8", "logoImg": "bafkreic3cwkesdarzkgzu75vtogepfmk4of6hx2w47fw3wmbvhqghwnj5a", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiamastuyyhaov7d6wztvzjuuhr7itlyknbf7hwnm3fsysesueuasq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://notessential.io", "bannerImg": "bafkreictjjz4s37sz5tp4uytu3fvkjc6vfyzpj4w3iyazi445nhgqqctuq", "createdAt": 1713234089490, "credentials": {}, "description": "Coral Connect is transforming coral conservation with a groundbreaking approach: linking each donation directly to a living coral's growth, monitored in real-time through our innovative platform. Just imagine seeing the direct impact of your contribution on coral ecosystems. Our purpose is to revolutionize how people connect with coral reef restoration initiatives so that we empower individuals worldwide to take an active role in preserving our marine ecosystems.\nThe direct purpose of this grant is to obtain funding for project scaling to Buka Buka Island in Indonesia, providing a fully sustainable coral farm for direct out planting into surrounding reefs, showcasing Coral Connect technology. This expansion is supported by the Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Tourism with a nationally televised launch and global social media campaign.\n\nWhat sets us apart? \nWe're not just another conservation project; we're creating a global community connected by technology, empowering individuals to actively participate in reef restoration. With Coral Connect, you're not just donating, you're engaging, learning, and making a tangible difference in the ocean's future. Additionally, every coral is grown on a personalized ceramic disc, commemorated with your chosen image or text. Our advanced 3D scanning technology assesses reef health, setting a new benchmark in environmental stewardship. Each piece of coral is geolocated upon its rehoming back into the reef allowing a living legacy of impact.\n\nTrack record:\nOur team has already seen success, with a sold-out NFT collection, holder events and several rounds of tangible deliverables to holders. We have acquired partnerships across the Southeast Asian Coral Triangle to set new standards for environmental stewardship and are currently growing coral in Queensland Australia on Magnetic Island using an AI coral farming robot. Unlike traditional methods, our approach is scalable, data-driven, and designed for global impact.\n\nProof of work:\nhttps://x.com/NotEssential_io/status/1548860504734842880 \nhttps://x.com/NotEssential_io/status/1558653596056846336 \nhttps://x.com/CycloTurtles/status/1642500012864311296 \nhttps://x.com/4evaFamouss/status/1668023420012081154 \nhttps://x.com/CycloTurtles/status/1602470972619165696\nhttps://x.com/NotEssential_io/status/1705422396252123500 \nhttps://x.com/CycloTurtles/status/1762429203939831982 \nhttps://x.com/hardmoustache/status/1766331107199565842 \nhttps://x.com/corvusbrewco/status/1770073767596978208 \n\nProject Links:\nNotEssential | Because we can \nhttps://x.com/NotEssential_io  \nhttps://x.com/CycloTurtles  \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kanenagendran?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B32N%2FXQVFT7qsDSg5oRrfgA%3D%3D\n\nThe Deep Dive:\n\nCoral Connect is the first \u201cconnect\u201d arm under the NotEssential umbrella. It provides transparent and engaging access to reef restoration by linking dynamic digital assets to a living legacy of impact. Allowing users real time data updates of coral growth, transplant locations and overall individualized data for their personalized coral. This fosters a unique and direct connection to each, and every coral raised by donors. Each digital asset is to include metadata surrounding coral surface area, coral health, and density. When rehomed in the reef each piece is geolocated and tracked with future reef scans. This model also provides the capability to translate data into two different types of globally marketed credits, enabling the global connectivity required to expedite the current efforts as well as the hard data providing proof of work. Coral Connect provides transparency from donor to impact in an unprecedented way.\n\n\nProcess:\n\nAll prospective sites are first subject to a thorough 3d scanning of local reefs and the existing marine biome surrounding target sites. These models include the reefs themselves and every type of detectable species in the scanned area. This provides initial standards, verifiable data, and measurements for rating and verification necessary to obtain a \u201cbeginning biodiversity score\u201d. The direct impact on marine life, coral growth, and biome health can be measured extremely accurately in this way. Engagement and adoption is driven through tailored user experience providing each donor with a digital coral for ownership that matches the living coral inside each nurseries\u2019 tanks. Each individual coral in the tank is grown on a personally customizable ceramic disc, commemorating each donor's connection to their specific coral with their choice of a photo, logo, or engraved text. As the coral in the tank grows, the data and relevant changes are reflected through the digital asset within our mobile platform. This provides personal connection and interaction with the living coral being cared for until such time it is out planted from the land-based tank. All corals must remain in our tanks for six months before out planting may occur. By personalizing the entire experience and allowing users to choose coral type; this approach offers direct engagement for everyone willing to participate, and a living legacy of impact that is tracked, transferable, and immortalized by blockchain. As an added bonus, many of the current issues facing both field nurseries and land nurseries are eliminated through this method. The entire system is built for scalability and cost effectiveness throughout. All corals grown by Coral Connect are farmed sustainably in solar powered scalable tanks on land. By running this off-grid modular system, all sites will become shining examples of efficiency, environmental stewardship, and global collaboration. This means that tank coral diversity, stability, and viable coral ratios for out planting are directly improved in an efficient and measurable process as we scale together. \n\nWhy:  The current landscape of charitable giving often grapples with issues of transparency and engagement. This lack of clear tangible outcomes, coupled with reduced awareness and accessibility, often distances donors from the causes they support. With this method we can address issues of engagement and transparency, while gaining the data related to impact, accreditation, and tokenization necessary to gain further global adoption of this new gold standard.\n\nCoral Connect provides a solution through transparent and engaging access to reef restoration by leveraging the power of real-time data, 3D modelling, and blockchain technology. Our platform is not just a tool but a movement, inviting everyone from enthusiasts to experts to connect globally to rejuvenate and preserve our precious coral ecosystems.\n\nHow:\nReal-Time Data Updates: Coral Connect provides users with immediate updates on coral growth and transplant locations, offering a unique window into the progress of their contributions.\nDigital Asset Linkage: Every coral supported is represented by a digital asset, a 3D model linked directly to live data about the coral's type, surface area, and carbon sequestered, making the impact of each donation tangible and personal.\nPersonalized Coral Growth: Through our platform, donors can memorialize their contribution with ceramic discs that serve as the foundation for coral growth, each disc commemorating the donor's connection to their specific coral with options for photos, logos, or engraved text.\nAdvanced 3D Scanning: We employ state-of-the-art 3D scanning to thoroughly assess reef health and the marine biome, establishing a baseline for restoration and enabling precise monitoring and verification of biodiversity improvements.\nBenefits\nEmpowering Participation: Coral Connect empowers individuals and communities to take an active role in coral conservation, making a tangible difference in the health of our reefs.\nSetting New Standards: By integrating technology with conservation, we're establishing a new gold standard for charitable stewardship and impact-driven engagement in ocean conservation.\nScalable Operations: Our approach to coral nursery operations is designed for scalability and efficiency, enabling a broader impact across the globe.\nEnhancing Biodiversity: Through continuous monitoring and verifiable data, Coral Connect significantly enhances biodiversity and carbon sequestration efforts, contributing to the health of marine ecosystems.\n\nNext Steps:\nMRV (3D Reef scan to create baseline scores)\nBuild coral farming facility in chosen location on Reconnect Island\nMarine biologist will prepare the facility and educate local workers.\nCoral fragmentation and growth (6-month cycle)\nImplement the Coral Connect platform within the facility.\nLaunch (International social media, National television, Indonesian Gov. backing)\nOut planting newly grown corals into the reef\nMeasure impact/scale.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "NotEssential_io"}, "recipient": "0xFad96031f28BCcE112Fbf71f207a9302d64D937E"}}