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", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Funds from Gitcoin Alpha have gone toward active development of a front-end app and back-end enhancements to the BETTER Climate Fund.  We've partnered with Spirals Protocol to drive impact to featured projects in their ecosystem (current DAO direction is toward Toucan NCT and Plastiks).  Gitcoin Alpha and GR15 funds have also supported production, marketing, and development costs around new physical products and advertisements meant to drive attention to the climate crisis and direct profits toward furthering the Climate Fund.   We are currently in talks to partner with CELO on one or more of these upcoming releases.  ", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share any new updates or milestones from the prior season.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that has not been covered?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "hidden": true, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 11, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "YOcgK0CdkxDu/ozDbnR6KpX9EY0Qma83bBoorz/SUqo=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "9036b08d09699502ecacb1bd2b3e86b95d67c820cab5224583841ddec3a71d8a4060c63c5f9141202da4279fbf24590476e5aea37dc3e5d9e7d90f61a97496dd2b8edb790c1a212133acda516eddca2e38a202682570dd18002323ddfc106d8e2cb7ac90dcc652979078df02e0a9391ecf78067981e15aa9d46498db74ac5f960000000000000020a3a85abe22886e5cb98a761bccbeaca5f651af510694d8eab5a78aa5607cef6f18386b834d13fc758e57e133fa009990"}}], "project": {"id": "1:0x03506eD3f57892C85DB20C36846e9c808aFe9ef4:113", "title": "BETTER", "logoImg": "bafkreiaiidaszfzfo5vsccxdtr4rgtw5u46lukf6ucqh2jrtgrqls5oy5y", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidszcmfz7ovvqz7hirr7ccwf5vex45taamnkwzffeovlsjp5azuju", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://betterdao.io", "bannerImg": "bafybeifuz277vheu354fr5aoyakpji4hypv2yxrzu2ohh4axhq5b2xwbju", "createdAt": 1673396992985, "userGithub": "betterdao", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..YXQz3sqTBh1vrFzzm12SWPhvvws9_Vkgjrk5Q6m1H9lWxGmUNg0N-mAUkQ_Z5BjPnlQWXK8FrKdgNaBOi57jAQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-04-19T03:25:08.345Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-04-19T03:25:08.344Z", "expirationDate": "2023-07-18T03:25:08.344Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x74E0792148dbA52932e4E333194c27958864Ad72", "hash": "v0.0.0:LMSkZ+ZzZqRiq8aRMMsiEOkkw6//Hnql1V6UngCtrNE=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#hodl_better"}}}, "description": "\nTL;DR:  \n**BETTER** is building a web3 movement for planet positive impact \ud83d\udc4b \ud83c\udf0e Because Earth is non-fungible. So let\u2019s not burn it.  \n\n![BETTER](https://betterdao.io/images/better_earthy_banner.jpg)\n\n## Web3 is great. Now let\u2019s try and make it to web4.  \n\nLaunched by a team of creatives and crypto enthusiasts  \u2013 whose track record includes working with the likes of Nike, Google, Facebook, The North Face, and more \u2013 and supported by advisors spanning the worlds of product development, climate science and technology, BETTER aims to subvert the doom and gloom narrative on climate change, empower action in new ways, and foster a community of people looking to make a difference.  \n\nA huge **thank you** to everyone who supported us in the **Gitcoin Alpha Fundraising** round, making BETTER one of the **top 10 projects in Climate Solutions** \ud83d\ude4c  \n\n## What We\u2019re Building in Q2 2023. \n\nWhile there is a lot we\u2019re working on for the larger vision of BETTER, here are a few things we are excited about in the near term:\n\n\ud83d\udd1c \ud83c\udf0e **BETTER GOODS**  \nIn our aim to turn attention into action on climate change, we\u2019re building a storefront at the intersection of web3 and web2. Filled with BETTER-branded products that straddle the line of provocative social commentary and real-world goods, the store will raise awareness around climate change and ReFi, while also driving value directly to the BETTER CLIMATE FUND.\n\n\ud83d\udd1c \ud83c\udfa5 **BETTER FILMS**  \nFollowing on the success and reception of the BETTER DAO PSA released in November, members of the DAO from the entertainment and advertising industry will continue to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change with the call to join the BETTER DAO to take action.  Supported by industry professionals, new BETTER Films will bring attention to the DAO\u2019s planet-positive initiatives, new products, and storefront. \n\n\ud83d\udd1c \u270c\ufe0f **CLIMATE FUND ENHANCEMENTS**  \nWe are actively developing a front-end app and back-end enhancements to the BETTER CLIMATE FUND to build on our ongoing partnership with [Spirals Protocol](https://app.spirals.so/projects/better) (more on that below).  These enhancements will incentivize participation, make it easier to deploy holdings for impact initiatives, and create frictionless and rewarding ways to contribute to the Fund and help govern it.  New B2B and B2C solutions will provide novel ways to engage with projects, community members, and onboard new users to create direct planet-positive impact.\n\n\ud83d\udd1c \ud83c\udf31 **BETTER x CELO**  \nWe\u2019re excited to be working with the team at [Celo](https://celo.org/) to figure out creative and unexpected ways to collaborate and cross-promote, bringing attention to creatives on Celo and the BETTER CLIMATE FUND, along with potential avenues to bridge BETTER content onto the Celo blockchain.\n\n\ud83d\udd1c \ud83e\udd1d **BETTER COLLABS**  \nOngoing collaborations with brands, projects, and companies from web3 to web2 will bring new users, products, and utility to the BETTER ecosystem. \n\n\ud83d\udd1c \ud83c\udf3f **COMMUNITY REWARDS**  \nExclusive product access, discounts, rewards, and more are in the works for holders of our genesis collection and partner projects. \n\n[![BETTER DAO 2050 PSA](https://betterdao.io/images/better_psa_banner.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSD8HkGUEgE)\n\n## Gitcoin Alpha and GR15 Updates\n\n\u2705 \ud83c\udfac **BETTER FILMS (In-production):** Members of the DAO from the entertainment industry have completed filming for two new BETTER films to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change and call to take action.  Releases expected Q2-Q4 2023.  Supported by director Logan Fields and [Blank Square Productions](https://blanksquareproductions.com/) (clients include Nike, Coca-Cola, Activision), Pieter Viljoen and [The Den Editorial](https://thedeneditorial.com/pieter_viljoen/) (clients include Netflix, Amazon, Nike), [Grau.House Music](https://grau.haus/), [Rare Medium](https://raremedium.tv/), [Butter Music & Sound](https://www.gimmebutter.com/), and [Mr. Bronx Audio Post](http://bronxaudio.com/). \n\n\u2705 \ud83e\udd1d **BETTER x SPIRALS:** In Q1 2023 we entered a project partnership with [Spirals](https://app.spirals.so/projects/better) to feature the BETTER CLIMATE FUND.  We\u2019re continuing to build on top of our integration with their protocol, to enhance the ways we can participate and drive meaningful, community-led climate action via web3, while also increasing the transparency in projects that will be beneficiaries of the BETTER CLIMATE FUND through the Spiral Counsel\u2019s verification and approval process.\n\n\u2705 \ud83c\udf0e **BETTER BUDDIES:** Our genesis collection of 2,050 planet-positive NFTs, launched 12.12.22 on the Ethereum blockchain.  BUDDIES staking and trait upgrade rewards launched Q1 2023. \n\n\u2705 \ud83c\udfac **BETTER DAO PSA:** Members of the DAO from the entertainment industry created a public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change with the call to join the BETTER DAO to take action. Currently 120k+ YouTube views, 12k+ Twitter Impressions.  Supported by director [Daniel Stessen](https://www.danielstessen.us/) (Dream Corp LLC on Adult Swim and in development at Bento Box Ent. with John Krasinski and The Office co-creator, Stephen Merchant) production from [Miniac](https://www.miniacfilms.com/) (clients include Adidas, Lululemon, Mirror and more), and editorial/VFX executed by [Revel](https://www.revel.ai/).  [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSD8HkGUEgE).\n\n![BETTER BUDDIES Earthy NFTs](https://betterdao.io/images/better_buddies_banner.jpg)\n\n## Climate Impact\n\nBETTER gives its community members a tangible mechanism for creating planet positive impact IRL through the BETTER CLIMATE FUND, which is controlled by the community through a DAO.  Our growing list of Climate Advisors helping to steward the best possible use cases for the Fund include policy and strategists from Climate Resolve, Toucan and MIT. \ud83e\udd1d \n\nThe future of the BETTER CLIMATE FUND is in the hands of the community, meaning it could expand into any number of different areas including conservation, new forms of tokenized climate impact credits, individual donations to compelling causes, and more. \ud83c\udf3f\n\nFor more info on how the DAO powers the Climate Fund, our team, and our advisors, please visit our [website](https://betterdao.io).\n\n## Why Gitcoin Grants?\n\nGrant funding goes towards Development, Business, and Marketing expenses. \u200b\u200bCurrent Beta Round funding will help:\n \n\u2705 BETTER CLIMATE FUND development costs, front-end and back-end support\n\u2705 Film production and marketing for BETTER GOODS and merch\n\u2705 BETTER STORE web2+web3 integrations, front-end and back-end development\n\u2705 Audit of existing smart contracts\n\u2705 Fixed business costs\n\n**Thank You** \u270c\ufe0f\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "hodl_better"}, "recipient": "0x0f7272f8873b68b2a2f52685311822d831afc8b4"}}