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We have written 10 articles, conducted 5 podcast interviews, and participated in 3 Twitter Space events, all aimed at introducing the concepts of Gitcoin Grants and Quadratic Funding mechanisms. \n\nWe have invited stewards, participants, and proposers from Gitcoin to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Gitcoin ecosystem to our Chinese readers. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Blocktrend has been hailed as the 'flag-bearer' of Gitcoin in Taiwan's crypto community, signifying us as a significant applicant and advocate.\n\nOur educational content has been pivotal in simplifying complex Web3 concepts and providing hands-on experience to both experienced and novice users. The number of views, likes, and shares for our educational content has provided us with valuable insights into its reach and acceptance. \n\nOur promotional efforts, including running Twitter spaces to cover Gitcoin grant rounds, have successfully increased awareness and participation. The number of participants and engagement levels in our Twitter spaces have served as a measure of these efforts.", "hidden": false, "question": "What impact do you hope to have (or have had) on the Gitcoin Community with this project? How do you measure your impact? (e.g. viewers, forks, branches, likes)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Work Done (retroactive)", "hidden": false, "question": "Are you applying for funding for work done, proposed, or both?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Blocktrend has been actively involved in Gitcoin Grants since 2020, creating a range of educational and promotional content to increase understanding and engagement within the community. The following is a brief overview of the work completed:\n\n1. Invitation to participate in Gitcoin Grants https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/551\n2. Article: Getting Started with Gitcoin Passport: Becoming a dual citizen in the digital world https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/550\n3. Article: Gitcoin results are out: Blocktrend tops the list and the challenges of the Sybil attack https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/540\n4. Article: Check out RetroPGF airdrop, claim Gitcoin donor Hypercert https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/534\n5. Article: Gitcoin Grants Kickoff: How to allocate 1.25 million dollars with spare change voting https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/527\n6. Article: Gitcoin Passport: An effective defense against zombie accounts https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/469\n7. Article: Emerging Podcast Business Models: The Third Way Between Advertising and Sponsorship https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/291\n8. Article: Quadratic Funding: Breaking the 80/20 rule for fairer resource allocation https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/260\n9. Podcast Interview: Blocktrend's experience participating in Gitcoin Grants ft. Matters, Web3Matters, W3 \u5c55\u5831 https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/ep219\n10. Podcast: What is Quadratic Funding? Where can Gitcoin Passport be used? ft. FABDAO members Frank and Shidong https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/ep218\n11. Podcast: Crowdfunding platform for open source projects ft. Gitcoin steward Suji Yan https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/ep137\n12. Podcast: Quadratic Funding: Podcast's Business Model ft. Taipei RadicalxChage Yashin, Chih-Cheng Liang https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/ep75\n13. Physical event: Blocktrend's Member Gathering Photos and AMA https://blocktrend.substack.com/p/552\n\nEach piece of content has aimed to provide valuable insights into the Gitcoin Grants process, Quadratic Funding mechanism, and the broader Gitcoin ecosystem. This work has significantly contributed to the understanding and participation in Gitcoin Grants within our community and beyond.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you have work completed, please describe it below and include links where possible:", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Blocktrend is committed to furthering our engagement and contributions to the Gitcoin Grants community. We have several planned initiatives that aim to enhance understanding of Gitcoin Grants and Quadratic Funding mechanisms within the Taiwanese and broader Chinese-speaking crypto communities.\n\n1. Animated Short Film on Gitcoin Grants and Quadratic Funding: We have spent approximately 60 hours creating an animated short film that visually explains the principles and mechanisms of Gitcoin Grants and Quadratic Funding in a culturally relevant way for our Taiwanese audience. This film, which is set to be the first of its kind in the Chinese-speaking realm, will be uploaded to YouTube for free public viewing. We believe this innovative approach will significantly boost understanding and interest in Gitcoin Grants within our community.\n\n2. Participation in the Funding the Commons Conference: Blocktrend has also been invited to participate in the Funding the Commons Conference at the end of 2023. We will be sharing our practical experiences with public goods fundraising, which we hope will provide valuable insights for other participants. We estimate that it will take approximately 20 hours to prepare for this event, taking into account the time required for presentation preparation and rehearsal.\n\nThrough these initiatives, we aim to continue our role as a leading advocate for Gitcoin Grants and Quadratic Funding within the Chinese-speaking crypto community, fostering understanding and facilitating greater participation in these important Web3 initiatives.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you have work you are planning to do, please describe it below and include estimates of how much time (in hours) you expect it will take: ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Blocktrend is primarily a subscription-based newsletter, with around 600 paying subscribers. However, we have been transitioning towards becoming a fully Web3 public goods. Currently, about two-thirds of our website content is freely available and does not require a paid membership.\n\nOur advocacy for Gitcoin Grants and public goods participation is not an additional charge. It is an integral part of our media strategy and is thus provided without cost. \n\nIn terms of previous funding, we have received approximately $10,000 from Gitcoin Grants. We were beneficiaries during the Gitcoin Grants Beta Round as well as Gitcoin Grants Round 18. This funding has been instrumental in supporting our work.\n\nAdditionally, we have a significant reach with 15,000 free readers, and our content often ranks highly on the Apple Podcast platform. This wide-ranging impact underscores the value and relevance of our work, particularly in raising awareness and understanding of Gitcoin Grants and the importance of public good participation in the Web3 space.", "hidden": false, "question": "Has this work been previously funded? If so, by who and for how much? 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