metadata: {"signature": "0x00a6868246a6ecd994338e39acbb87b6f5de55592bd900f34bd1feb0f62b389f10735d723cc05a89d2c791d684520499a524467223f48663f3238d4aa1dab2721c", "application": {"round": "0x0d1bab6d06e5059f4abc6034809aa2fb74aa13a6", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "info@nursebloc.io", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "NurseBloc is a decentralized, on-demand healthcare platform designed to provide seamless access to verified healthcare professionals. As global healthcare needs rise, especially with aging populations, NurseBloc empowers patients and healthcare organizations to connect instantly with certified nurses and healthcare providers.\n\nWe utilize Decentralized Identifiers (DID) for secure, self-sovereign credential verification, ensuring healthcare professionals have full control of their credentials while allowing real-time, tamper-proof verification. This method builds trust and transparency, enabling fast, secure connections between patients and healthcare workers.\n\nThrough a decentralized governance model (DAO), healthcare workers and patients can shape the platform\u2019s future, creating a truly community-driven solution. Our mission is to offer trusted, high-quality, on-demand healthcare while giving professionals the autonomy to manage their services without relying on intermediaries.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a brief description of your project", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["On-Chain Society", "Real World Assets (RWA)"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the following Metis ecosystem themes does your project focus on? (Select all that apply)", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have an active Facebook group and Telegram group with a growing community of nurses dedicated to exploring emerging technologies and decentralized healthcare solutions. These groups serve as interactive hubs where nurses can learn how to leverage AI tools and other innovations to take control of their careers and enhance patient care.\n\nWe consistently share valuable content, including articles, tutorials, and discussions, to highlight how technology can improve nursing workflows. Our members are encouraged to contribute their own experiences, creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters peer-to-peer support and knowledge sharing.\n\nThrough regular engagement\u2014such as asking questions, hosting discussions, and sharing the latest updates on tech developments\u2014we maintain a feedback loop that directly informs the ongoing development of NurseBloc\u2019s platform. This active community is crucial to ensuring that the platform evolves with the needs and insights of healthcare professionals.\n\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At NurseBloc, we are focused on educating nurses about Web3 technology through a quest-based system. We will start by building foundational knowledge in our Facebook and Telegram groups, guiding users step-by-step to ensure they are prepared for the decentralized space. Once they complete the quests, users will be onboarded into our DAO, where they can participate in governance and help shape the platform. This approach ensures safe adoption and active community participation as we integrate into decentralized ecosystems.\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to drive user adoption and a supportive environment within the Metis ecosystem?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Current Phase: Education and Community Growth (September 2024 - December 2024)\nDeliverables:\nContinue sharing educational content in Facebook and Telegram groups to build foundational knowledge about Web3 and decentralized healthcare.\nGrow the community by 30%.\nHost at least two webinars or AMAs on Web3 technology and decentralized healthcare principles.\nPrepare initial materials for onboarding, such as tutorials and step-by-step guides for Web3 fundamentals.\nPhase 1: Learning and Initial Onboarding (January - March 2025)\nDeliverables:\nLaunch quest-based learning for nurses to teach the basics of Web3, wallet setup, and security.\nEnsure that 25 members complete at least one educational quest.\nBegin onboarding the first 10 members into the DAO, offering tokens or badges as rewards for successful quest completion.\nDevelop DAO documentation and onboarding guidelines.\nPhase 2: DAO Establishment and Governance Setup (Q2 - Q4 2025)\nDeliverables:\nSet up the core governance framework of the DAO, including smart contracts for proposal submission and voting mechanisms.\nIntroduce the first 5 governance proposals and facilitate voting.\nOnboard at least 50 more members into the DAO and educate them on governance participation.\nFinalize multi-sig wallet or other treasury management solutions for DAO funds.\nPhase 3: Full DAO Launch and Community Expansion (Q1 - Q3 2026)\nDeliverables:\nOfficially launch the full DAO platform for all members, including community governance tools.\nGrow the active membership by 50% through outreach programs, referral incentives, and partnerships.\nEnable ongoing community voting on proposals and initiatives, with at least 10 new proposals introduced by Q3 2026.\nLaunch a referral program to bring new healthcare professionals into the DAO.\nPhase 4: Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth (Q4 2026)\nDeliverables:\nSecure at least 3 strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations or Web3 projects.\nPresent success stories and case studies of NurseBloc DAO to external audiences, showcasing its impact on decentralized healthcare.\nEstablish NurseBloc as a leader in decentralized healthcare solutions, leveraging partnerships for continued growth and adoption.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables.  You may provide a link to an accompanying document or sheet if needed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our team combines over 30 years of experience in healthcare and more than a decade in healthcare staffing, giving us deep insight into the industry's challenges and opportunities. The founder is a recognized thought leader in blockchain and healthcare, with a particular focus on DAOs, having graduated from Colony DAO\u2019s cohort and participated in the Mission Impact Global Leadership Program. Both founders completed the Knight Foundation Healthcare Innovation Fellowship, equipping them with cutting-edge skills to integrate emerging technologies into healthcare. The co-founder, who successfully runs a healthcare staffing agency, brings firsthand knowledge of the staffing landscape, further supporting NurseBloc\u2019s vision. Together, our expertise enables us to execute a decentralized healthcare staffing platform with a solid foundation in both healthcare and blockchain innovation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n", "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": "\n\nFirst $2,000: Legal and DAO Foundation Setup\nPurpose: Set up the legal foundation for NurseBloc to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and establish a strong DAO governance structure.\nKey Deliverables:\nLegal consultation for healthcare compliance and DAO structuring.\nDrafting governance documents and auditing smart contracts.\nImpact: This establishes a secure, compliant foundation for long-term success, critical for building trust and legitimacy in the DAO.\nNext $2,000: Platform Development and Cloud Storage\nPurpose: Begin core platform development to create an MVP for NurseBloc, ensuring that healthcare professionals can onboard securely and store credentials through decentralized identifiers (DID).\nKey Deliverables:\nDeveloping the user onboarding process and credential verification tools.\nImplementing secure cloud storage solutions for data management.\nImpact: Having a functional platform shows tangible progress, strengthening the project\u2019s technical readiness within the Metis ecosystem.\nNext $2,000: Token Distribution and Strategic Partnerships\nPurpose: Distribute tokens to key healthcare figures and establish strategic partnerships to build credibility and incentivize early participation.\nKey Deliverables:\nAllocating tokens to influential healthcare professionals.\nPartnering with healthcare organizations to boost adoption.\nImpact: This step adds legitimacy to the DAO by involving respected healthcare leaders and creates early momentum for adoption.\nNext $2,000: Marketing, Events, and Community Building\nPurpose: Drive awareness and engagement through targeted marketing and events aimed at educating healthcare professionals about the NurseBloc DAO.\nKey Deliverables:\nHosting educational events (webinars, workshops) to inform about decentralized healthcare.\nRunning marketing campaigns to attract new members to the DAO.\nImpact: These activities will help grow the community and drive user adoption, which are crucial for the platform\u2019s success.\nAdjustments for Partial Funding:\nPrioritize Legal and DAO Setup: Focus funds on ensuring a compliant legal foundation and governance structure.\nMinimize Platform Features: Scale back development to focus on core MVP functionalities like credential verification and onboarding.\nLeverage Low-Cost Marketing: Use organic and low-cost marketing strategies to build the community without overspending on events.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a breakdown of how you plan to utilize the funds in increments (e.g., first $2k, next $2k, etc.) to maximize your project's impact within the Metis ecosystem. Also, explain how you would adjust your plans if you still need to meet your full funding target and raise meaningful funds.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "NurseBloc is a new project; however, our founder has actively engaged with the Metis ecosystem. The founder has attended several in-real-life Metis events, completed some of the onboarding quizzes, and interacted with the Metis Twitter account. They have also participated in multiple Twitter AMAs, demonstrating an active interest in the Metis community and a commitment to learning and engaging with its resources.\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new or ongoing project? If ongoing, briefly describe your past contributions to the Metis ecosystem, including any CVP approval, supplemental support received, and specific results achieved.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have the unique advantage of being actual nurses who understand DAOs. This combination of deep healthcare expertise and knowledge of decentralized governance gives us unparalleled insight into the real-world challenges of nursing and the potential of DAOs to solve them. Our team\u2019s firsthand experience in the healthcare industry, coupled with our understanding of how decentralized technologies work, positions us to bridge the gap between traditional nursing organizations and Web3 innovation. This unique perspective allows us to build solutions that are not only technologically sound but also grounded in the real needs.\n\nWith this advantage, NurseBloc is not just another tech-driven platform\u2014we are a nurse-driven movement that can reshape how nursing professionals organize, collaborate, and deliver care globally.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations that may help determine project eligibility?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I have read the entire Code of Conduct and additional points and agree to follow these standards.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you confirm that you have read the entire Code of Conduct (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/about-gitcoin/code-of-conduct) including the additional emphasis on collaboration and prohibition of quid pro quo, and agree to abide by these standards?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I commit to upholding these principles.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you commit to upholding these collaboration principles and prohibiting quid pro quo (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) practices?", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0x5ae8851d6ab40de6b0f0838b80eca447ae2a645c5f57ab07712c60a3e86ff29b", "title": "NurseBloc", "logoImg": "bafkreicppfv3jdp2qc2amgqe4oovviw2gksmomk74axzpi5sdu2oh4gdui", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreifahw3harxtikrk3mjs2c6ues2ksdopq6uuhxv5gqohufhv34daom", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://nursebloc.io", "bannerImg": "bafkreigniy5v7y7q4s5ygpbc6iu27v4xohp3x7z4wjjdac6dgmelazal2i", "createdAt": 1725910295160, "credentials": {}, "description": "The NurseBloc DAO is a decentralized staffing platform designed to address the growing need for verified healthcare professionals within local communities. Our goal is to create a community-driven healthcare network, where healthcare providers, such as nurses, can autonomously verify their credentials, participate in governance, and directly connect with patients or organizations in need of medical services. Using blockchain technology, we aim to solve issues of credential management, staffing shortages, and healthcare accessibility.\n\nThe DAO will enable nurses to verify and control their credentials on-chain, while empowering healthcare providers and patients to vote on platform improvements and participate in governance. This decentralized model gives nurses more autonomy and financial control, allowing them to provide services directly to patients without intermediaries. Our token system incentivizes participation, rewards healthcare workers, and ensures high-quality care is delivered across communities.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "nursebloc"}, "recipient": "0x6168C3248775D6dDbbdC2A17D4eE275911794780"}}