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We do this to strengthen the Web3 ecosystem within Japan specifically and will look towards helping the wider ecosystem understand the Japanese Web3 ecosystem more.", "hidden": false, "question": "How is your project focused on improving the Web3 ecosystem? ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have hosted 3 in-person events since our last round, which included co-sponsors with organizations like Phaver, Fracton Ventures and Aleo. We continued creating Japanese content every weekday and have since expanded to posting links to our content on Lens through our Phaver partnership.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months (N/A if you haven\u2019t participated previously). 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Thus far we have:\n\n- Launched a newsletter with +10,000 monthly views\n- Hosted 4 in-person events in Tokyo and Kyoto\n- Collaborated with 5 conferences in Japan as a media partner\n- Followed by +850 accounts on Twitter\n- Conducted over 30 interviews\n\nWe want to accelerate the adoption of crypto, specifically DAOs, within Japan and abroad. We will do this through increased content and event creation and the eventual creation of Asia\u2019s first self-sustainable community DAO. This new vision cannot be accomplished through BanklessDAO grants alone, which is our main source of funding.\n\nUnder the Gitcoin Web3 Community and Education round, we hope to raise the funds needed to kickstart this ambitious vision and continue fulfilling the Bankless mission.\n\n## \ud83e\udded Mission\n\n**Onboard Japan into crypto, web3 and DAOs and promote our ecosystem abroad.**\n\nThe Bankless movement aims to onboard 1 billion people into crypto, including Bankless Japan. But we aim to do this through a blend of content and partnerships that is informed by Japan\u2019s culture, creation of intellectual property and helping those intertwined with the Japanese ecosystem to adopt this new way of work.\n\n## \ud83d\udd25 Vision\n\n**Bankless Japan will become Asia\u2019s first self-sustainable community DAO, pioneering the future of organization, work and incentives.**\n\nAs we started Bankless Japan, we knew that simply translating articles and localizing the Bankless movement was not enough. Once we have transitioned to a community DAO, Bankless Japan aims to empower Japanese and global creators, enthusiasts and organizations to embrace the potential of DAOs and web3.\n\n## \ud83e\udd14 Ecosystem Challenges\n\n### Adoption slowed by language and cultural barriers\n\nCrypto-curious users in Japan are often distant from global crypto trends. This is due to issues like language barriers, major time zone differences and the use of cultural references and memes that resonate more strongly in the West than in the East.\n\n### Difficulty of penetrating local market for global players\n\nThe same language and cultural barriers that impede locals from entering crypto also prevent global players from effectively integrating their products in Japan. Without the support of local experts they may deploy their products in a way that does not lead to adequate adoption in Japan.\n\n### Talent flight due to regulations\n\nRecent events like FTX Japan\u2019s insulation from the parent company\u2019s implosion have shown that Japan\u2019s customer-first safety regulation can be effective. But Japan\u2019s initial heavy regulations after Mt. Gox has led to many companies deciding to incorporate overseas.\n\n### Low penetration of indie Japanese IP in global market\n\nThere is a wealth of intellectual properties generated in Japan, such as video games, music, manga, anime, and other cultural artifacts. But only a few Japanese creators and artists can effectively deliver their work and art to a global audience. \n\n## \ud83d\udea2\u00a0What We\u2019ve Shipped\n\n### Newsletter\n\nLaunched in July 2022, our newsletter delivers high-quality content every weekday in Japanese. We now have over 10,000 monthly views with a 50% email open rate. Our content includes deep dives into products and topics like liquid staking, zkEVM, Perpetual Protocol and more. We also highlight Japanese projects like akiyaDAO and IZUMO.\n\n### Event m**edia partnerships and interviews**\n\nWe have built a strong track record of media partnerships with events like DAO TOKYO, ETHGlobal Tokyo, IVS Crypto and WebX. Bankless Japan moderated a number of panels on NFTs and DAOs at these events, providing local context and to promote the Bankless mission. \n\nWe also conducted more than 30 interviews with prominent figures in the space during these events, including Rune Christensen (MakerDAO), Richard Ma (Quantstamp), Arisa Toyo (Cega), and many others, delivering their insights to the Japanese and global web3 community during 2023.\n\n### In-Person events\n\nSince IVS Crypto we have hosted a recurring event called DAO Night, where those working in or are curious about DAOs can learn from invited experts and amongst others.\n\nWe also partnered with Aleo to host the first Aleo zkMeetup in Tokyo, helping educate local builders about the the privacy superpowers that zero-knowledge technology brings.\n\n### **Twitter and AMAs**\n\nTwitter is a major platform in the crypto space, especially in Japan. As one of the most effective and crucial media outlets, we've broadcasted AMAs through Twitter Spaces in Japanese to increase their popularity and drive their expansion into the Japanese ecosystem.\n\nOur Twitter presence has over 850 followers where we create threads on educational web3 topics and also highlight projects and events that Bankless Japan participates in.\n\n### Networking opportunities\n\nWe helped create Oneesama DAO, a mentorship program for women in web3 that not only live in Japan but also those globally.\n\n### Merchandise\n\nWe have sold a limited number of the famous \u30d0\u30f3\u30af\u30ec\u30b9 t-shirts for DAO TOKYO, ETHGlobal Tokyo, WebX and Permissionless attendees that wanted to promote the Bankless mission.\n\n## \u2728\u00a0**What Funding Will Go Towards**\n\n### **Media and education expansion**\n\nWe'll establish a more effective media creation process that helps educate Japanese and global audiences on crypto and web3 more effectively. This includes expanding our reach to channels like Lens, YouTube and podcasts.\n\nThis new process will help us to not only better promote the products and services of our partners within Japan. But to also promote the Japanese ecosystem to a wider audience, using the global reach that the Bankless brand has.\n\nThis new media process includes the creation of more educational content, which we can deliver through more channels such as in-person workshops. We will also work with partners to deliver educational content that can be conveyed more effectively through a collaborative effort.\n\n### Culture and IP creation\n\nWe are already working on new merchandise similar to our \u30d0\u30f3\u30af\u30ec\u30b9 t-shirts, items that blend the Bankless branding with Japanese culture. We will also explore creating our own NFT collections, to be used as a fundraising mechanism or to promote local artists and establish their IPs on-chain.\n\n### **Community building**\n\nWe have begun working on collaborations with Japanese and global organizations that want to bring more awareness to crypto and web3 in Japan. Or simply to create a space where existing builders and enthusiasts can network with each other and create new opportunities.\n\nWe will be fulfilling these through in-person meetups in Japan and online events through our existing channels (Twitter), and new ones that we will establish (Discord, Lens and YouTube).\n\n### GTM consulting\n\nFor us to onboard 1 billion people into crypto, we need to discover and ship new use cases for those new users to adopt. There is a lot of interest from existing organizations and projects in Japan that want to adopt blockchain, web3 and DAO technologies. We want to help bridge that gap so their new use cases not only solve the challenges they face, but to help draw new audiences into crypto.\n\nThus we will create a new Go-To-Market (GTM) consulting service where we work with existing companies in Japan to help them integrate blockchain, web3 and DAO technologies into their processes. This service will also help global organizations in this space promote their products and services in Japan.\n\n### Connecting web3 talent with recruiters\n\nWe have existing relationships with recruiters in Japan that will soon be looking for web3 talent to join their clients. Other than recruiting contributors for our new DAO we will also help recruiters connect with potential employees through our own job board.\n\n## \ud83d\udcaa\u00a0**Potential Impact**\n\nOnboard and educate more people in Japan and elsewhere about crypto, web3 and DAOs\n\nUnlock the potential of Japanese creators and intellectual properties through crypto\n\nHelp inspire the creation of self-sustainable DAOs in Japan and beyond\n\nSpotlight and dive deeper into the Japanese market for global crypto audiences\n\nPopularize DAOs for Japanese corporations, government and existing organizations", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "banklessjp"}, "recipient": "0xC9a26917494d490377aDED7f4f26F0B2fBC536Ad"}}