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This brings a novel way to learn new languages, as the words and phrases are in a real-world setting with crypto-native contexts.", "hidden": true, "question": "Explain your project's consumer-centric approach and how it innovatively uses Farcaster Frames to enhance user experience", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We bring the Duolingo language learning experience onto Farcaster. The drawbacks of language learning apps like Duolingo is that they teach basic vocab and sentence structure, but lack real-world learning and personalization. By using content generated from real casts on Farcaster, it makes the language learning experience more engaging.\n\nBy building on Farcaster, we make language learning more social + cultural, and it also helps get more users through viral loops, Frames, and more.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe how your project uses Farcaster Frames in a novel or unique way to solve a consumer problem or create new opportunities.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I plan to use NFTs deployed on Polygon for the 1 to 7 day streaks, and also for in-game NFT items like streak freezes, ad removal, and 2x points (currently deployed on Aptos, will need to migrate).", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe how your project functions independently on Polygon PoS", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "NFT innovation", "hidden": true, "question": "Select from the provided categories or specify other if none of these are applicable", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I previously built Translate Bot, one of the earliest translation tools on Farcaster, and scaled it to dozens of daily users + hundreds of posts translated. I also built FrameGPT, a no-code prompt tool for building frames. \n\nOutside of Farcaster, I previously led partnerships for Waterloo Blockchain, where I organized our first ETHDenver hacker house for 15 builders and first hackathon for 200 hackers.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's relevant expertise in developing in Web3 and (if applicable) with Farcaster Frames.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Dbx0Epn3MrN2kAmXMahW---NYHdGPd6XHum-OiyR14/edit?usp=sharing", "hidden": true, "question": "Please provide key milestones with budget for integrating Farcaster Frames and developing your application. You can link to a spreadsheet outlining this information.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The game itself will have viral loops like a bot tagging users, sharing capability, & other features inspired by Duolingo for organic growth. \n\nI also plan to individually reach out to users on the /duolingo channel to get more users and get feedback.", "hidden": true, "question": "What is your plan for driving user adoption of your application", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "For every successful game a user plays, they will get a NFT (for a maximum of 5 per day). Users can also buy in-game items like streak freezes, ad removal, and 2x points, which will require a small fee on Polygon. All of these features will increase DAA and transaction volume on Polygon.\n\nOver the next 60 days, assuming we reach 500 daily users, then I expect 1000 - 2000 transactions from the NFTs. 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All grantees receiving more than $15K will be required to complete KYC/KYB.", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0x2edc12c45ef1888288a9a8396edccf1035d8302e82cefdd231415964011cd161", "title": "Lingocaster", "logoImg": "bafkreighntykhhuczenxag7vkarycfke2id7pgpkmr4bbhcplspy5bcgay", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihlw7liycvnhpdek2abam4orpfrahuou7j4y5xbwtgfylllzosewy", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://github.com/MattWong-ca/lingocaster-aptos", "bannerImg": "bafkreihaxkf4gldxminmvjrhscysgt2voe3hsyxt2kjxaqw5v52c4qq6ly", "createdAt": 1727287610141, "userGithub": "MattWong-ca", "credentials": {}, "description": "Lingocaster is a language learning game on Farcaster. Learn a new language by translating posts from your social feed! 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