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", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://oku.kodesage.xyz/", "hidden": false, "question": "Where should we look to see the impact of your project? Please provide links to public websites and/or the latest values for key metrics you track privately. This might be used in future impact reports", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "none", "hidden": false, "question": "Total Prior Funding Amounts, Sources, and Dates for the project in USD", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "checkbox", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of the following funding sources do you have? Check all that apply", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "number", "answer": "7", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?  ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Africa", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? ", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "No", "hidden": true, "question": "Are you applying for any other OSS rounds in GG20? (Reminder: you can only be accepted into one) ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Oku is a Payment Infastructure that engages with the M3tering Protocol , allowing users to make payments and renew their solar-power utility using Fiat and Crypto Currency.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please describe your dApp or App, focusing on its innovative utility or service within the ecosystem. Highlight the problem it solves or the need it addresses.", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Oku aims to enhance the user experience within the Web3 space by serving as a vital link between users and the M3tering Protocol. Through Oku's payment gateway, users can seamlessly interact with the M3tering Protocol, fostering greater accessibility and practical utility.\n\nOne significant design choice that improves user experience is Oku's user-friendly interface, prioritizing simplicity and intuitiveness. This design ensures that users, regardless of their technical proficiency, can easily navigate the platform and engage with the M3tering Protocol without encountering unnecessary complexities.\n\nMoreover, Oku incorporates robust security measures to safeguard users' transactions and data, thereby enhancing trust and confidence in the platform. By implementing encryption protocols and multi-factor authentication, Oku prioritizes the protection of users' assets and privacy, promoting a secure environment for conducting transactions.\n\nFurthermore, Oku offers a range of features designed to enhance accessibility and practical utility. For instance, Oku supports multiple payment methods, catering to diverse user preferences and ensuring convenience. Whether users prefer to transact using traditional fiat currencies or cryptocurrencies, Oku accommodates their needs, fostering inclusivity within the Web3 space.\n\nAdditionally, Oku provides real-time transaction monitoring and notifications, empowering users with transparency and control over their interactions with the M3tering Protocol. Through instant updates on transaction statuses and account balances, users can stay informed and make well-informed decisions, further improving their overall experience.\n\nOverall, Oku's emphasis on user-centric design, security, and accessibility enhances the usability and practicality of the M3tering Protocol within the Web3 space, ultimately facilitating a seamless and empowering experience for users.\n\n\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how your application improves user experience in the Web3 space. Include any specific design choices or features that enhance accessibility and practical utility.", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The project aims to contribute significantly to financial inclusion, education, and social impact by democratizing access to renewable energy and empowering underserved communities, particularly in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.\n\nFinancial Inclusion:\n\nAffordable Energy Access: By incentivizing individuals and institutions to become electricity providers through on-site rooftop solar installations and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the project reduces the reliance on centralized energy grids. This lowers energy costs for consumers, particularly those in remote or underserved regions, thus improving their financial stability and access to essential services.\nEducation:\n\nPromotion of Renewable Energy Knowledge: Through the implementation of rooftop solar installations and PPAs, the project not only provides access to clean energy but also raises awareness about renewable energy technologies and their benefits. This educational component can empower communities with the knowledge to adopt sustainable practices and potentially pursue careers in the renewable energy sector.\nSocial Impact:\n\nElectrification of Underserved Communities: By focusing on Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, where many communities lack reliable access to electricity, the project directly addresses a fundamental aspect of social inequality. Access to electricity enables communities to enhance healthcare services, improve educational opportunities, and foster economic development, thereby promoting social inclusion and upliftment.\n\nEnvironmental Sustainability: The adoption of renewable energy sources like solar power reduces reliance on fossil fuels, mitigating environmental degradation and combating climate change. This environmental benefit extends beyond the immediate communities served by the project, contributing to global efforts to preserve the planet for future generations.\n\nTarget Audience and Communities Served:\nThe primary target audience includes:\n\nIndividuals and communities in underserved regions of Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa without reliable access to electricity.\nInstitutions, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and businesses, seeking affordable and sustainable energy solutions.\nInvestors and stakeholders interested in supporting initiatives that promote renewable energy adoption and social impact.\nBy targeting these audiences, the project aims to uplift marginalized communities, promote sustainable development, and contribute to a more equitable and environmentally conscious world.", "hidden": false, "question": "In what ways does your project contribute to financial inclusion, education, or social impact? Explain the specific areas of impact and the target audience or communities you serve.", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "it's open source ", "hidden": false, "question": "What type of open source software (OSS) license(s) do you have? Is all of your code available on public repos or is some portion of your codebase private?", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "we are still in the development stage and the next steps is to roll-out the fiat features starting with Africa Currencies.", "hidden": false, "question": "What stage of development is your application currently in, and what are your immediate next steps? 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Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 22}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from Gitcoin for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 23}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? 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