metadata: {"signature": "0x2bad5449e1d486b661b353881c44b0f97fc213dc9ac5e28db6dec6a46e236ecb117e8fed5ac0d797f7a7663a05bb015fb6824cdabbe229edbc5eecb635378cf11c", "application": {"round": "0x8b8715aed41db6f849048413bb9dcaa061e7e3c3", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "zeya.metsapuu@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Leveraging LUKSO's Smart Contract Standards and Universal Profiles in Estonians888\n\n## Overview\n\nThe **Estonians888** platform fully integrates **LUKSO\u2019s smart contract standards (LSPs)** and **Universal Profiles (UPs)** to foster a decentralized, community-driven ecosystem for value exchange and social innovation.\n\n## Using LSP8 and LSP3\n- **LSP8 (Identifiable Digital Assets)** allows the creation of **Promo NFTs**, which represent real-world **Goods, Services, and Events (GSEs)**. These NFTs are dynamically updated through community input, using crowdsourcing mechanisms to validate data and ensure accuracy. \n    - **Promo NFTs** contain two data vectors:  \n        - **Values Vector** (describes social and environmental impact).\n        - **Practical Information Vector** (provides real-time updates on product details or service features).\n- **LSP3 Universal Profiles** provide a decentralized identity for users. Each user interacts with the **Promo NFTs** through their **Universal Profile**, which acts as a smart contract that tracks their interactions and contributions to the platform.\n    - **Account Abstraction** simplifies user interactions, removing the need for complex wallet management, making blockchain accessible to non-crypto users.\n\n## Universal Profiles for Reputation and Token Emission\n- Each **Universal Profile** is tied to reputation scores and token emission rights. As users create or validate **Promo NFTs**, they earn **$ESTO tokens**, incentivizing active participation. This reputation-driven system ensures transparency and trust in the decentralized ecosystem.\n    - **Example**: A service provider can use their **Universal Profile** to showcase verified **Promo NFTs**, which are validated by the community. Super-likes on these NFTs trigger $ESTO token emissions, rewarding both the creator and the validator.\n  \n## Fostering Broader Adoption of LUKSO in Web3\n**Estonians888** aims to introduce millions of non-crypto users to **LUKSO** by providing:\n- A **user-friendly platform** that abstracts technical complexities through **Universal Profiles** and **LSPs**.\n- An ecosystem that empowers creators, small businesses, and community members to seamlessly create, verify, and exchange value using **blockchain-based assets** without needing deep technical knowledge.\n- **Open-source** principles that encourage collaboration and expansion to new countries and industries, ensuring **cross-community interoperability** using **$LOVE tokens**.\n\nBy lowering barriers to entry and making blockchain accessible to non-technical users, **Estonians888** fosters broader adoption of **LUKSO\u2019s technology stack** in the **Web3 space**.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project leverage LUKSO's smart contract standards (LSPs) and Universal Profiles (UPs)?  If your project is non-technical, please describe if and how you aim to foster the adoption of LUKSO\u2019s technology stack in the broader Web3 space. Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# MVP Plan and Technical Approach for Estonians888\n\n## Overview\nAlthough **Estonians888** is still in development and does not yet have a fully working MVP, we have a well-thought-out **technical solution** and a roadmap for launching an MVP focused on **Universal Profiles (UPs)** and **LSP8 Identifiable Digital Assets**. The MVP is designed to onboard the first set of users through a simple **recommendation system**, leveraging **LUKSO\u2019s unique standards**.\n\n## MVP Vision and Key Features\n\n### 1. **Universal Profiles for Seamless User Interaction**\n- **Universal Profiles (UPs)** will serve as the user\u2019s decentralized identity on the platform, enabling them to interact with **Promo NFTs** that represent goods, services, and events (GSEs).\n- Each **Universal Profile** will track the user\u2019s contributions, including recommendations and validations of GSEs.\n- **Account abstraction** simplifies the user experience, allowing new users to interact with the blockchain without needing advanced technical knowledge.\n\n### 2. **Promo NFTs (LSP8) for Recommendations**\n- Users will create or interact with **Promo NFTs**, built on **LSP8**, that represent GSEs. \n    - These NFTs will collect **community-driven data**, validating the value of the GSE.\n    - Users who recommend GSEs through **Promo NFTs** will be able to generate $ESTO tokens based on social engagement (likes, super-likes).\n  \n### 3. **Simple Recommendation System**\n- The MVP will focus on a straightforward mechanism where users can:\n    1. **Recommend a product or service** via their Universal Profile.\n    2. Have their recommendations validated by the community, triggering **social mining** and token generation ($ESTO).\n    3. Build their reputation and influence based on the accuracy of their recommendations and interactions.\n\n### 4. **Onboarding Non-Crypto Users**\n- Our priority is to onboard users who may not be familiar with blockchain technology by leveraging the ease of **Universal Profiles**.\n- The **recommendation system** provides a low-barrier entry point, allowing users to gain rewards by simply providing feedback on GSEs, thereby building confidence and engagement with the platform.\n\n## Conclusion\nWhile we are still in the early stages, the planned MVP will demonstrate how **Estonians888** integrates **Universal Profiles** and **LSP8**, creating an accessible and decentralized ecosystem for value exchange. This solution aims to drive user adoption from both the crypto and non-crypto worlds, beginning with an intuitive and rewarding recommendation system.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you're working on a technical project, please describe your working MVP demonstrating the integration of Universal Profiles and using LSPs. If you're a non-technical project, please describe your three-month track record of active participation in the LUKSO community.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Creating Value for the LUKSO Community and Ensuring Long-Term Impact\n\n## 1. **Fostering Adoption of LUKSO's Technology Stack**\n\n**Estonians888** is designed to leverage **LUKSO's smart contract standards (LSPs)** and **Universal Profiles (UPs)** to build an intuitive and accessible platform for both **crypto-native** and **non-crypto users**. By making **blockchain technology** seamless and user-friendly, the project significantly lowers barriers to entry, thus driving more users into the **LUKSO ecosystem**.\n\n### Key examples:\n- **Promo NFTs (LSP8)** serve as dynamic representations of **Goods, Services, and Events (GSEs)**, which evolve based on community-sourced data and feedback. This allows users to experience how **LSPs** enhance real-world value creation.\n- **Universal Profiles (UPs)** ensure that users can control their identities, reputations, and assets without technical complexities, attracting **non-technical users** to the platform.\n\nThe **adoption of LUKSO\u2019s unique technology stack** demonstrates the platform\u2019s commitment to becoming a critical gateway for new users who may not be familiar with blockchain, driving organic growth for LUKSO.\n\n## 2. **Creating New Economic Opportunities**\n\nThe platform supports **local creators, small businesses, and service providers** by enabling them to mint their offerings as **Promo NFTs**. This allows them to connect with a broader audience, opening new markets and driving **peer-to-peer economic exchange**. The decentralized nature of the platform eliminates intermediaries, ensuring **creators retain more value** from their work.\n\n### Example:\n- A **local artisan** can mint their product as a Promo NFT and sell it directly to their audience, while customers provide **social feedback** and validation, enhancing the product\u2019s reputation and driving further **tokenized rewards ($ESTO)** for both the creator and validators.\n\nThis fosters a **self-sustaining creator economy** within LUKSO, providing **long-term economic opportunities** for users.\n\n## 3. **Commitment to Sustainability and Long-Term Growth**\n\nEstonians888 is committed to ensuring **long-term impact** by aligning the platform with sustainable practices. Through **circular economy principles**, it promotes sustainable consumption and production by crowd-verifying goods and services based on their **social and environmental impact**.\n\n### Long-term Growth Examples:\n- **Interoperability**: As the platform grows, **$LOVE tokens** will be integrated to facilitate **speculation-free exchanges** between users and across communities, ensuring the **longevity of the platform** while expanding its reach to other ecosystems.\n- **Open-Source Model**: By being fully **open-source**, Estonians888 ensures that other developers and communities can contribute, adapt, and expand the platform, promoting **scalability** and **innovation** within the **LUKSO ecosystem**.\n\nBy fostering sustainability, supporting creators, and driving mass adoption of **LUKSO\u2019s blockchain standards**, **Estonians888** is set to create **lasting value** for the community and contribute to the **long-term growth** of the ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project create value for the LUKSO community and users, and how does it demonstrate a commitment to long-term impact and growth within the LUKSO ecosystem? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Community Engagement and Self-Marketing Plan for Estonians888\n\n## 1. **Active Participation in Community Events**\n\nWe aim to become an integral part of the **LUKSO community** by actively participating in both virtual and physical community events. Our team plans to:\n\n- **Attend and present at LUKSO-hosted events**, such as hackathons, developer meetups, and Web3 summits, where we can showcase our platform and share technical insights.\n- **Collaborate with creators and developers** within the LUKSO ecosystem, co-hosting workshops and contributing to discussions on decentralized governance, peer economy, and creator economy models.\n\nThis engagement will help us build strong relationships with **key stakeholders** and create awareness for **Estonians888**.\n\n## 2. **Educational Content Creation**\n\nA core part of our strategy is to produce **educational content** that both educates and empowers users, especially those unfamiliar with blockchain technology. Our content plan includes:\n\n- **Step-by-step guides** on how to use **Universal Profiles (UPs)** and **Promo NFTs** in real-world applications, helping new users onboard easily.\n- **Blog posts and videos** that explain the principles of **peer economy**, **circular economy**, and **creator economy**, demonstrating how **Estonians888** helps foster these ecosystems.\n- **Workshops and webinars** specifically focused on LUKSO\u2019s technology stack (LSPs and UPs), tailored for developers, creators, and businesses who want to integrate blockchain into their workflows.\n\nBy making blockchain technology accessible and relevant to everyday users, we aim to increase the adoption of **LUKSO\u2019s technology**.\n\n## 3. **Social Media Engagement**\n\nWe will leverage social media platforms to reach, educate, and engage with the **LUKSO community** and beyond. Our strategy includes:\n\n- **Regular updates on Twitter, Discord, and Telegram**, sharing project milestones, technical updates, and community achievements.\n- **Interactive content**, including polls, Q&A sessions, and user-generated content campaigns (e.g., \u201cShare your first experience with Promo NFTs\u201d), to actively engage with the community.\n- **Collaborations with LUKSO community leaders** to cross-promote our platform and participate in LUKSO-related discussions to increase visibility within the ecosystem.\n\nOur social media plan aims to foster a vibrant community of users and developers who are not only consumers but active contributors to the platform\u2019s success.\n\n## 4. **Gamified User Engagement**\n\nTo attract users and keep them engaged, we plan to introduce **gamified elements** into community participation:\n\n- **Community quests and challenges**, such as contributing to Promo NFTs or verifying GSEs, will reward users with **$ESTO tokens** and help increase their reputation within the platform.\n- **Leaderboards and achievements** will incentivize users to stay active, thereby promoting continuous interaction and contribution to the platform.\n\nBy integrating gamification, we will motivate the community to remain engaged and contribute to the platform's long-term success.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nThrough active participation in **LUKSO events**, the creation of **educational content**, and robust **social media engagement**, **Estonians888** is committed to fostering a vibrant, engaged community. Our **long-term goal** is to ensure that the LUKSO ecosystem continues to grow by making **blockchain accessible** and **engaging** to both crypto and non-crypto users alike.", "hidden": false, "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 LUKSO community on social media platforms?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Strategies for Driving User Adoption of Estonians888\n\n## 1. **User-Friendly Onboarding with Universal Profiles (UPs)**\n\nOne of our primary strategies is to simplify the onboarding process for both crypto-native and non-crypto users by leveraging **LUKSO\u2019s Universal Profiles (UPs)**. **Estonians888** will allow users to create **decentralized identities** that are easy to set up and manage, without requiring deep technical knowledge of blockchain. This will lower the entry barrier and make **blockchain more accessible** to the general public.\n\n### Example:\n- New users can easily create **Universal Profiles** through a simple, guided process that introduces them to the **Promo NFTs** representing goods, services, and events. This makes blockchain interaction as straightforward as setting up a social media profile.\n\n## 2. **Social Mining and Incentives through $ESTO Tokens**\n\nWe will implement **social mining** mechanisms where users are rewarded with **$ESTO tokens** for contributing to the platform by recommending, verifying, and interacting with **Promo NFTs**. This gamified approach creates a **positive feedback loop** where users benefit directly from their engagement, driving higher participation.\n\n### Example:\n- Users can **earn $ESTO tokens** by giving feedback or super-liking **Promo NFTs**, which represent products or services. This incentivizes users to become validators of quality, promoting active participation in the ecosystem.\n\n## 3. **Gamified Engagement and Community Participation**\n\nTo make the platform engaging, we will introduce **gamified elements**, including **quests, leaderboards, and achievements**. Users will be able to compete, collaborate, and complete tasks, such as creating Promo NFTs, validating GSEs, or referring new users, to earn rewards. This helps to build a sense of community and **healthy competition**.\n\n### Example:\n- **Weekly challenges** where users can earn additional $ESTO tokens for validating GSEs or referring new participants to the platform.\n- **Leaderboards** will showcase top contributors, adding a competitive edge that motivates users to stay active.\n\n## 4. **Cross-Community Partnerships and Collaborations**\n\nWe aim to partner with **local businesses, creators, and influencers** to spread awareness about **Estonians888**. These partnerships will help onboard **peer economy participants**, such as artisans, small businesses, and service providers, into the platform. By demonstrating real-world use cases, we will attract more users to the **LUKSO ecosystem**.\n\n### Example:\n- **Partnering with local artisans and creators** to mint their products as **Promo NFTs**, allowing them to interact with their customers through **decentralized identity (UPs)**. These creators can then promote their offerings on social media, driving organic adoption from their followers.\n\n## 5. **Educational Content and Workshops**\n\nWe plan to engage in extensive **educational outreach** by creating **how-to guides, tutorials, and video content** that explains how users can get started on **Estonians888** and the benefits of using **LUKSO\u2019s technology stack**. Additionally, we will host **webinars** and **community workshops** to educate users about how to create, validate, and interact with **Promo NFTs** and earn **$ESTO tokens**.\n\n### Example:\n- Launching a **video series** demonstrating how non-technical users can create **Universal Profiles** and start earning $ESTO tokens through simple actions like recommending or verifying goods and services.\n\n## 6. **Referral Programs**\n\nTo encourage organic growth, we will implement a **referral program** where users are rewarded for bringing new participants to the platform. Each successful referral will earn both the referrer and the new user a token bonus, incentivizing users to help expand the community.\n\n### Example:\n- Users who refer others to sign up for **Universal Profiles** and interact with the platform can earn additional **$ESTO tokens**, making it a mutually beneficial onboarding experience.\n\n## 7. **Interoperability and Expansion Beyond LUKSO**\n\nBy integrating **interoperable solutions** (such as **$LOVE tokens**), **Estonians888** will enable cross-platform exchanges with other blockchain ecosystems. This will attract users from outside the LUKSO community, showcasing the platform\u2019s flexibility and scalability.\n\n### Example:\n- Users from other blockchain platforms can participate in **Estonians888** through **interoperable tokens**, making the ecosystem accessible to a wider audience and encouraging cross-chain collaboration.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nThrough **simplified onboarding**, **social mining rewards**, **gamification**, and **strategic partnerships**, **Estonians888** will drive rapid user adoption within the LUKSO ecosystem. Our goal is to create a **frictionless and engaging user experience** that brings both crypto-native and non-crypto users into the fold, supporting long-term growth for the **LUKSO community**.", "hidden": false, "question": "What strategies will you employ to drive user adoption? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Roadmap and Milestones for Estonians888\n\n## 1. **Phase 1: MVP Development and Initial Onboarding (Months 1-3)**\n\n### Key Milestones:\n- **Develop MVP:** Focus on building the core functionalities, including **Universal Profiles (UPs)** integration and the creation of **Promo NFTs** (LSP8).\n- **Launch Recommendation System:** Implement the basic **recommendation and validation** mechanism to drive early user engagement.\n- **Educational Content Creation:** Produce **how-to guides, video tutorials**, and other content to help onboard non-crypto users.\n- **Community Building:** Begin social media campaigns, host introductory webinars, and create initial engagement through LUKSO events.\n\n### Use of Funds:\n- **Development Resources:** Hire developers to integrate **LUKSO\u2019s LSP8** and **Universal Profiles** into the MVP.\n- **Content Production:** Allocate funds for the creation of educational materials and videos to help onboard early users.\n- **Marketing and Outreach:** Invest in community engagement through social media ads and initial partnerships with local creators and businesses.\n\n## 2. **Phase 2: Beta Launch and User Growth (Months 4-6)**\n\n### Key Milestones:\n- **Beta Launch of Platform:** Launch the platform to a broader audience, enabling users to create **Promo NFTs** and engage in the **social mining** system for $ESTO token rewards.\n- **Expand Partnership Network:** Establish partnerships with **local businesses**, **creators**, and **peer economy participants** to integrate their products and services as **Promo NFTs**.\n- **Referral Program:** Launch a **referral program** to encourage organic growth by rewarding users who bring new participants to the platform.\n\n### Use of Funds:\n- **Platform Infrastructure:** Continue improving platform scalability and stability to handle increased traffic.\n- **Partnership Building:** Allocate funds to create partnership deals with creators, businesses, and influencers for co-marketing and platform promotion.\n- **Referral Incentives:** Fund the referral program by allocating a portion of the budget to reward users for growing the community.\n\n## 3. **Phase 3: Full Platform Rollout and LUKSO Ecosystem Expansion (Months 7-12)**\n\n### Key Milestones:\n- **Full Platform Rollout:** Officially launch the full platform with all core functionalities, including **Promo NFTs**, **UPs**, and **social mining** fully operational.\n- **Integrate $LOVE Token:** Implement **$LOVE token** interoperability to facilitate **cross-community exchanges** and further expand the user base beyond the LUKSO ecosystem.\n- **Global Community Growth:** Expand the platform\u2019s user base into other regions through localized campaigns and further educational outreach.\n\n### Use of Funds:\n- **Full-Scale Marketing Campaigns:** Invest in large-scale marketing efforts to promote the platform globally, including targeted ads, partnerships with influencers, and content creators.\n- **Technology Upgrades:** Ensure platform robustness through ongoing development, security audits, and infrastructure enhancements to handle a growing user base.\n- **Interoperability Integration:** Allocate funds to integrate **cross-chain solutions** (e.g., $LOVE tokens), enabling users from other blockchain ecosystems to participate in the platform.\n\n## 4. **Phase 4: Open-Source Development and Community Governance (Months 12-18)**\n\n### Key Milestones:\n- **Open-Source the Platform:** Release the platform as **open-source software** to encourage global developer participation and innovation.\n- **Decentralized Governance (OpenGov):** Implement decentralized governance tools that allow the community to propose and vote on platform improvements and updates.\n- **Interoperability Expansion:** Focus on integrating the platform with other blockchain ecosystems, driving further user adoption.\n\n### Use of Funds:\n- **Open-Source Development:** Support the community with bounties and grants for developers to contribute to platform improvements.\n- **Governance Tools Development:** Build the necessary infrastructure for decentralized governance, ensuring the community has control over key decisions.\n- **Interoperability Research:** Invest in research and development to ensure seamless integration with other blockchain platforms.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nThe **Estonians888** project is structured to grow organically, leveraging LUKSO's powerful tools like **LSPs** and **UPs** while focusing on **user-friendly onboarding**, **community-driven value creation**, and **long-term sustainability**. The funds from this round will be critical in developing the MVP, growing the user base, and setting up the foundation for future global expansion.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables. How are you planning to use the funds from this round to achieve these milestones?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Team Expertise and Plan for Expansion\n\n## 1. **Current Expertise and Leadership**\n\nAs the **founder** of **Estonians888**, I bring extensive experience as a **programmer**, **startup founder**, and **product manager**. My background equips me to lead the project\u2019s early development while also planning for its long-term growth. My skillset includes:\n- **Software development**: I have experience in building products from the ground up, both as a technical lead and product strategist.\n- **Product management**: I have successfully managed teams, coordinated product development cycles, and delivered market-ready solutions in the past.\n- **Strong network of professionals**: Through my previous work in the tech industry, I have built relationships with highly qualified professionals, many of whom have expressed interest in joining **Estonians888** as the project grows.\n\n## 2. **Plan for Team Expansion**\n\nUpon receiving the grant, I will expand the team by hiring experts in key areas to ensure the project\u2019s successful execution. The following roles will be critical to building out **Estonians888**:\n\n### A. **Blockchain Expert**\n- The **blockchain expert** will focus on integrating **LUKSO\u2019s LSPs** and **Universal Profiles** into the platform, ensuring robust smart contract development and security.\n- They will also be responsible for managing the **$ESTO token** emission mechanisms and ensuring the seamless operation of the platform\u2019s decentralized features.\n\n### B. **Flutter Developer**\n- The **Flutter developer** will work on building a cross-platform mobile app, enabling users to interact with the platform on both iOS and Android. This will be crucial for onboarding non-crypto users and providing a smooth user experience.\n- Their expertise will help ensure that the **Promo NFTs** and **Universal Profiles** are easily accessible through a user-friendly mobile interface.\n\n### C. **Chief Technology Officer (CTO)**\n- The **CTO** will oversee the project\u2019s overall technical strategy and development. With their experience in blockchain architecture and scalable systems, they will ensure that **Estonians888** can handle rapid user growth while maintaining security and performance.\n\n## 3. **Long-Term Growth and Vision**\n\nMy extensive **professional network** will be an invaluable resource in assembling a highly skilled team. I already have access to a pool of talented individuals, including **blockchain developers** and **mobile app specialists**, who are ready to contribute to the success of **Estonians888**.\n\nBy combining my personal expertise with the talents of these highly qualified professionals, **Estonians888** is positioned to execute the project efficiently and scale effectively as the user base grows.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nWith my technical background and leadership experience, combined with a strong network of professionals, I am confident in building a team that will drive the long-term success of **Estonians888**. The grant will enable me to bring in key talent, including a **blockchain expert**, **Flutter developer**, and **CTO**, to ensure that the platform meets both technical and user expectations within the **LUKSO ecosystem**.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# Project Status: New Initiative with a Solid Foundation\n\n**Estonians888** is a **new project** that is built on the foundation of 2.5 years of research, experimentation, and learning in **Web3 technologies** and **AI**. Over this period, I have explored multiple ideas and deeply studied the Web3 space to understand how decentralized technologies can drive **social innovation**. This journey has culminated in the creation of **Estonians888**, a platform that now has a clear vision and name, and is ready to enter full-scale development.\n\n## Background and Personal Development\n\nWhile this is a new project, the groundwork has been laid through:\n- **Years of research**: I spent 2.5 years studying how **blockchain**, **decentralized governance**, and **peer economies** could be used to create a sustainable and transparent value exchange system.\n- **Previous startup experience**: I founded a platform focused on **marketing-free promotion** of educational events. While the startup didn\u2019t succeed, it provided me with invaluable experience in:\n    - **Technical development**: I learned how to build and manage a platform from the ground up.\n    - **Team collaboration**: This experience taught me how to work effectively with a team of developers and product designers.\n    - **Audience understanding**: Over the last 3.5 years, I immersed myself in the **target audience\u2019s needs**, even playing the roles of those the platform aims to serve. This gave me deep insights into how the audience thinks, interacts with technology, and the pain points they face.\n\n## The Road Ahead\n\nNow that I have the foundation, the **Estonians888** project is ready to transition from concept to reality. With the knowledge and experience gained from my past work and studies, I am confident that this platform can succeed in the **LUKSO ecosystem**.\n\nAlthough **Estonians888** is a new initiative, it is powered by years of preparation, research, and real-world experience that ensures the project is well-positioned for success.", "hidden": false, "question": "Is this a new project or an ongoing initiative? If ongoing, please provide details of your project's contributions to the LUKSO ecosystem.", "questionId": 8}], "project": {"id": "0x397a7a84e31a0ebe6348a3fdce085b8e509e2e3ff6f598cf96f80047c7a332d3", "title": "Estonians888", "logoImg": "bafkreigb3e4ecynr4qyoyvqepga5zm6sffpiyf37qhwnmrmtxf3urvjqpm", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreie2d5nrklvyrayh4nllif6hxwjulr4sle5h6f77y77afx3tevaxgq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://zeya888.me/estonians888", "bannerImg": "bafkreif742625hum5gamv4lfjkxzzmai2q64frj7iqdmwvzbrxtiwoxicu", "createdAt": 1725624088830, "userGithub": "zeya888", "credentials": {}, "description": "# **#Estonians888** \u2014 A Social Innovation Ecosystem on LUKSO\n\n## Introduction\n\n**#Estonians888** is a social innovation platform expected to be built on the **LUKSO blockchain**. It aims to bridge the gap between the traditional economy and blockchain by leveraging **peer economy**, **circular economy**, and **creator\u2019s economy** principles. The platform empowers local communities to exchange values \u2014 such as goods, services, and events \u2014 through **crowdsourced data** and **social validation mechanisms**, where community members reward each other for contributions with **$ESTO tokens**.\n\n## How #Estonians888 Uses LUKSO to Attract Thousands (and more on scaling up) of Non-Crypto Users (real human-centric economy participants)\n\nThe core of **#Estonians888** lies in its **social mining** model, which incentivizes users for real-world activities, not just digital transactions. Through the innovative use of **LSP8 Identifiable Digital Assets** and **Universal Profiles**, the platform allows non-crypto users to easily onboard to Lukso blockchain that perfectly matches low-tech profiles represented by our audience.\n\nHere\u2019s how:\n\n- **Universal Profiles** simplify digital identity, making it easy for users to create a verified profile that links their contributions and activities on the platform.\n- **Promo NFTs** (Promotional Informational Units) serve as dynamic tokens that represent real-world goods, services, or events. These NFTs are updated in real-time with community-sourced data and recommendations, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.\n- The **crowdsourcing model** enables users to share valuable insights about products and services, with their contributions validated by other community members. This builds trust, encourages sustainable practices, and reinforces local economies. We build a No-Marketing solution where the focus on promotion will be built based on recommendations (providers though can identify themselves and validate important practical details)\n- **Social mining** through **super-likes on feedback units** generates $ESTO tokens, rewarding providers for valuable participation. This ensures that value creation happens in a community-driven and factual value-based manner, incentivizing users to remain active.\n\n## Why LUKSO?\n\nLUKSO\u2019s focus on **creative economies** and **innovative digital standards** makes it the perfect blockchain for **#Estonians888**. Key features like **NFT 2.0**, **account abstraction**, and **decentralized governance tools** are integral to enabling a seamless user experience. The flexibility of LUKSO\u2019s standards, such as **LSP8** for managing dynamic NFTs, allows the platform to build a robust ecosystem where both blockchain enthusiasts and non-crypto users can coexist.\n\n## Bringing Thousands of New Users to LUKSO\n\nWith its **user-friendly interface**, **decentralized governance**, and a strong focus on local communities, **#Estonians888** is designed to attract thousands of people who are unfamiliar with blockchain. The platform will:\n\n1. **Engage local businesses and communities** to participate by creating **Promo NFTs** representing real-world goods and services.\n2. Use **crowdsourcing** and **social verification** to ensure the platform's content is reliable, relevant, and community-driven.\n3. Offer a clear pathway to earn **$ESTO tokens** without needing deep crypto knowledge, making the onboarding process for new users intuitive and rewarding.\n4. **Leverage LUKSO\u2019s grant programs and ecosystem support** to build strong partnerships with creators, small businesses, and social initiatives.\n\n## Why Launching the POC of Our Platform in Estonia is So Valuable\n\nEstonia is the perfect starting point for **#Estonians888** due to its unique positioning as a European leader in technological innovation and digital governance. The country has become a hub for **unicorn IT companies**, many of which have emerged from Estonia\u2019s rich **startup ecosystem**. Here are several reasons why Estonia provides the ideal environment for our POC:\n\n- **Pioneering Digital Governance**: Estonia has been a global leader in **digital governance** for years, with systems like **X-Road**, the open-source backbone of its digital infrastructure, revolutionizing how public and private sectors operate. This forward-thinking attitude aligns perfectly with the decentralized nature of **#Estonians888**, where transparent and self-regulated ecosystems are central to our mission.\n  \n- **Creative and Peer Economies**: Estonia boasts a rich pool of **creative talent** across industries that align with **peer economy principles**\u2014from independent creators to small businesses and local startups. These are precisely the kinds of users **#Estonians888** aims to support by providing tools for value exchange, social mining, and decentralized governance, ensuring that the ecosystem thrives in a collaborative environment.\n  \n- **Startup-Friendly Ecosystem**: Estonia\u2019s vibrant **startup ecosystem** fosters innovation, with a strong culture of supporting new ideas and emerging technologies. This makes it the perfect testing ground for a platform like **#Estonians888**, which combines blockchain technology with community-driven governance and social innovation.\n\n- **Proven Grounds for Expansion**: With Estonia\u2019s openness to technological experimentation and its track record of improving the quality of life through **digital services**, the success of **#Estonians888** here will naturally lead to expansion into other countries and regions. As an **open-source** platform, it can be easily adopted elsewhere, fostering interoperability between global communities.\n\n- **Interoperability and Economic Exchange**: Finally, the platform\u2019s integration of **$LOVE tokens**\u2014a speculation-free solution for economic exchange\u2014along with our mission to create interoperability between different communities, aligns with Estonia\u2019s innovative approach to governance and peer economies. This makes Estonia the ideal place to demonstrate how **#Estonians888** can deliver tangible benefits to real people, setting the stage for future adoption across borders.\n\n## Conclusion\n\n**#Estonians888** is not just a blockchain project\u2014it is a movement to transform how communities interact with and reward value. By combining **LUKSO's innovative blockchain infrastructure** with the principles of **social innovation**, the platform has the potential to bring **thousands of new users** into the blockchain space, empowering them with decentralized tools for self-governance, sustainable consumption, and value creation.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "liazeya888"}, "recipient": "0x18dD604e752D688c80Ce6b115228e5E84189669f"}}