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", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "answer": "", "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://github.com/NERDDAO our repo and socials:  https://twitter.com/theNerdLabs", "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": "20000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total Prior Funding Amounts, Sources, and Dates for the project in USD", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Grants"], "hidden": false, "question": "Which of the following funding sources do you have? Check all that apply", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "number", "answer": "36", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?  ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Somewhere in the Metaverse", "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": "NERD DAO is a research and development lab powered by DeSciWorld & ethereansOS, a post-work collective exploring the interchain and crafting proofs. DeSciWorld serves as the global hub for decentralized science, building the on-chain knowledge layer with Proof of Knowledge (PoK). EthereansOS Protocol complements this by offering an onboarding solution to Ethereum, enabling users to launch tokens, create DAOs, and build DeFi projects with a simple, no-code operating system. Additionally, NERD DAO focuses on building in Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) L2s like Arbitrum, dedicated to decentralization, security & growth. Identity and creating web3 usernames of ENS domains are also key components of our proposals, integrating the Hypercerts foundation into open-source protocols for funding and rewarding positive impact. The initiative also includes the development of the Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS), an open-source public good for making attestations on-chain or off-chain, enhancing trust online. Furthermore, the Token engineering commons is being developed to advance the field of token engineering and support web3 public goods.\n\n\n**Aims and Objectives:**\n- Develop a comprehensive platform for decentralized science and blockchain technology.\n- Facilitate seamless onboarding to Ethereum for users worldwide.\n- Incentivize community participation and promote public goods.\n- Assess on-chain and off-chain impacts effectively.\n- Build decentralized solutions on Ethereum Layer 2 networks, such as Arbitrum and Optimism, dedicated to decentralization, security, and growth.\n- Implement web3 projects with ENS domains for usernames and build and apply stack with that approach.\n- [Create pop-up DeSci hacker houses for innovation in the web3 space](https://www.youtube.com/@desciworld/streams) \n", "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": "NERD DAO aims to enhance the user experience in the Web3 space by providing a user-friendly platform that simplifies complex processes such as launching tokens, creating DAOs, and building DeFi projects. The integration of EthereansOS Protocol offers a no-code operating system, making it easy for users worldwide to onboard to Ethereum and participate in decentralized projects.\n\nAdditionally, the development of decentralized solutions on Ethereum Layer 2 networks, such as Arbitrum, ensures faster transactions and lower fees, improving overall accessibility and practical utility for users. The use of ENS domains for usernames also enhances accessibility and user experience by simplifying wallet addresses and providing a more human-readable identity.\n\nFurthermore, NERD DAO's focus on community engagement through educational initiatives, workshops, and pop-up hacker houses fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, where users can learn, collaborate, and innovate together. These design choices and features contribute to a more seamless and rewarding experience for users in the Web3 space, ultimately driving greater adoption and participation in decentralized ecosystems.", "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": "Contribution to Financial Inclusion, Education, or Social Impact:\n\nNERD DAO contributes to financial inclusion, education, and social impact by providing tools and resources that empower individuals and communities to participate in the decentralized economy. By offering a no-code operating system through EthereansOS Protocol, NERD DAO enables users worldwide to easily launch tokens, create DAOs, and build DeFi projects, regardless of their technical background. This lowers the barrier to entry for individuals who may not have access to traditional financial services or resources.\n\nFurthermore, NERD DAO's focus on community-driven public goods initiatives and the assessment of on-chain and off-chain impacts using hypercerts, attestations, and DeSci evolutionary grants promotes social impact by supporting projects that benefit society and the environment. The platform also fosters community engagement through educational initiatives, workshops, and pop-up hacker houses, creating opportunities for learning and collaboration among diverse groups of people.\n\nThe target audience for NERD DAO includes developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community members interested in decentralized science and blockchain technology. By providing accessible tools and resources, NERD DAO aims to empower individuals and communities to participate in the decentralized economy, driving financial inclusion, education, and social impact.", "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": "As an open-source project, NERD DAO uses licenses that comply with the principles of open-source software. The specific license(s) used may vary depending on the components and dependencies of the project. However, the project's codebase is entirely available on public repositories, ensuring transparency and enabling community contributions and collaboration. You can see our github here:  https://github.com/NERDDAO", "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": "As of the current stage, NERD DAO is in the early stages of development, focusing on research, prototyping, and building partnerships within the decentralized science and blockchain technology space. Immediate next steps include:\n\nPrototype Development: Develop and test prototypes for key components of the platform, including the no-code operating system, hypercerts, attestations, and the Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS).\n\nCommunity Engagement: Engage with existing DeSci and web3 communities to gather feedback, build partnerships, and foster collaboration.\n\nResearch and Development: Continue research and development efforts to enhance the platform's features and functionality, with a focus on interoperability and usability.\n\nRoadmap and Development Timeline: Develop a detailed roadmap and development timeline to guide the project's progress and milestones.\n\nPartnerships and Alliances: Form partnerships and alliances with organizations and projects that align with NERD DAO's mission and goals, such as DeSciWorld and MesoReefDAO.\n\nOverall, the immediate next steps for NERD DAO involve further development of prototypes, community engagement, research, and partnerships to advance the project towards its goal of creating a unified hub for prototypes in the decentralized science and blockchain technology space.", "hidden": false, "question": "What stage of development is your application currently in, and what are your immediate next steps? Provide a roadmap or development timeline if available.", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Development: The majority of the funds would be allocated to development efforts, including the refinement of prototypes, the implementation of new features, and the optimization of existing functionalities. This would ensure that NERD DAO remains at the forefront of innovation in the decentralized science and blockchain technology space.\n\nUser Research: Funds would be allocated to user research initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of user needs, preferences, and pain points. This would enable us to tailor the platform to better meet the needs of our target audience and enhance the overall user experience.\n\nCommunity Building: A portion of the funds would be allocated to community building efforts, including the organization of educational initiatives, workshops, and community events. This would help foster a vibrant and engaged community around NERD DAO, driving greater adoption and participation.\n\nPartnerships and Alliances: Funds would also be allocated to forming partnerships and alliances with other projects and organizations in the decentralized science and blockchain technology space. This would help expand NERD DAO's reach and impact, as well as facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.", "hidden": false, "question": "How would funding from this round support your project's development and goals? Outline specific areas where the funds would be allocated (e.g., development, user research, community building).", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Stay nerd!", "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 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? ", "questionId": 24}], "project": {"id": "0xa85846ff84be765917ff18d1302d7cbdc0acf225edcac0ecddd72d369dc804d6", "title": "NERD DAO: Decentralized Science and Web3 Innovation", "logoImg": "bafkreief7wde3hsywoj6rwbal5m3icjva56lazmv6txeieegiox4in62bi", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreicvehy2jc6fesiufhyku3oiwuqao73kua7zuzshx3i2z5jwexr4by", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://hackmd.io/@Nerd-Brain/TheBook/", "bannerImg": "bafkreibflpdjkjh5sllidsrtabk4srdfq2cceu5r4i662e3szababz7k24", "createdAt": 1713292003598, "userGithub": "Ataxia123", "credentials": {}, "description": "**TL;DR:** The decentralized science and blockchain technology field requires a unified hub for prototypes of apps and Dapps that integrate research and development, with a focus on interchain connectivity and proof creation. Existing solutions face challenges in seamlessly transitioning users to Ethereum and providing a user-friendly system for token creation, DAO establishment, and DeFi project development. Additionally, there is a growing demand for decentralized umbrella platforms within decentralized science and web3 communities. NERD DAO's dApps and Apps aim to address these needs by facilitating funding, promoting public goods, conducting thorough evaluations of on-chain and off-chain impacts, and fostering community engagement through DeSci pop-up city hacker houses.\n\n\n**Problem Description:**\nThe decentralized science and blockchain technology landscape lacks a comprehensive platform that integrates research and development with a focus on the interchain and crafting proofs. Existing solutions cannot often seamlessly onboard users to Ethereum and provide a no-code operating system for launching tokens, creating DAOs, and building DeFi projects. Additionally, there is a need to incentivize community participation, promote public goods, and assess on-chain and off-chain impacts effectively.\n\n\n**Proposal:**\nNERD DAO is a research and development lab powered by DeSciWorld & ethereansOS, a post-work collective exploring the interchain and crafting proofs. DeSciWorld serves as the global hub for decentralized science, building the on-chain knowledge layer with Proof of Knowledge (PoK). EthereansOS Protocol complements this by offering an onboarding solution to Ethereum, enabling users to launch tokens, create DAOs, and build DeFi projects with a simple, no-code operating system. Additionally, NERD DAO focuses on building in Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) L2s like Arbitrum, dedicated to decentralization, security & growth. Identity and creating web3 usernames of ENS domains are also key components of our proposals, integrating the Hypercerts foundation into open-source protocols for funding and rewarding positive impact. The initiative also includes the development of the Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS), an open-source public good for making attestations on-chain or off-chain, enhancing trust online. Furthermore, the Token engineering commons is being developed to advance the field of token engineering and support web3 public goods.\n\n\n**Aims and Objectives:**\n- Develop a comprehensive platform for decentralized science and blockchain technology.\n- Facilitate seamless onboarding to Ethereum for users worldwide.\n- Incentivize community participation and promote public goods.\n- Assess on-chain and off-chain impacts effectively.\n- Build decentralized solutions on Ethereum Layer 2 networks, such as Arbitrum and Optimism, dedicated to decentralization, security, and growth.\n- Implement web3 projects with ENS domains for usernames and build and apply stack with that approach.\n- [Create pop-up DeSci hacker houses for innovation in the web3 space](https://www.youtube.com/@desciworld/streams) \n\n\n\n\n![Image Description](https://api.fileverse.io/content/ba36d60b-3d54-49fa-9359-e42b43d0c2b8?sessionId=661e2c7f6edffe9924050d37)\n\n\n\n\nOur first hackerhouse was during ETH Denver 2024\n\n\n**Execution Strategy:**\n- Collaborate with existing DeSci and web3 communities to leverage their expertise and resources.\n- Develop and deploy hypercerts, attestations, and DeSci evolutionary grants to incentivize and assess impact.\n- Engage with users through educational initiatives, workshops, and community events to promote adoption and participation.\n- Focus on building decentralized solutions on Ethereum - Layer 2 networks, such as Arbitrum, to promote decentralization, security, and growth.\n- Implement token engineering commons to advance the field of token engineering and support web3 public goods.\n\n\n**Timeline and Milestones:**\n- Q2 2024: Development of prototypes and initial testing of certain projects and initiatives involved, including applications with artificial intelligence for web3 projects and DeSci communities.\n\n\n- Q3 2024: Alpha and Beta launch of dApps and Applications.\n\n\n- Q4 2024: Full launch of the dApps and Applications with partnerships that include additional features and enhancements.\n\n\n**Members:**\n- [plat0x.eth](https://twitter.com/at0x_eth)\n- [Raigal](https://twitter.com/rraigal_)\n- [mattimouse.eth](https://twitter.com/mattim0use)\n- [zook.eth](https://twitter.com/josefvd15)\n- [casa.eth](https://twitter.com/casapuntoether)\n- [0xsparked.eth](https://twitter.com/0xSparked)\n- [Jelani](https://twitter.com/JelaniC3)\n- [joshuab.eth](https://twitter.com/jb87ua)\n- [ivcained](https://twitter.com/ivcained)\n- [cryptobenthic\ud83d\udc20.eth](https://twitter.com/Cypherpunkfish1)\n\n\n**Past and Upcoming Partnerships/Alliances:**\n- DeSciWorld\n- EthereansOS Protocol\n- MesoReefDAO\nfor now\u2026\n\n\n**Impact Assessment:**\n- Increased accessibility to decentralized science and blockchain technology.\n- Empowerment of users to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem.\n- Promotion of community-driven public goods initiatives.\n- Effective assessment of on-chain and off-chain impacts using hypercerts, attestations, and DeSci evolutionary grants.\n- Enhanced trust online through the Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS).\n- Advancement of token engineering through the token engineering commons.\n\n\n**Future Financial Support:**\n- Seek additional funding through grants, partnerships, and donations.\n- Explore revenue-generating opportunities to sustain the platform long-term with game theory applied in tokenomics of certain projects incubated in the initiative\n\n\n**Financial Plan Possible:**\n- Allocate funds for development, marketing, and community engagement activities, focusing on the developers involved in the initiative\n- Monitor expenses closely to ensure efficient use of resources.\n\n\n**Risks and Challenges:**\n- Regulatory uncertainty surrounding blockchain technology.\n- Competition from existing initiatives offering similar goods and services.\n- Technical challenges in developing and maintaining the platform.\n\n\n**Organizational Background:** Our team has a strong background in decentralized science, blockchain technology, and community building. We have been actively involved in the development of various projects in the DeSci and blockchain space, demonstrating our commitment to advancing these fields.\n\n\n**Closing Statement:** We believe that NERD DAO has the potential to significantly impact the decentralized science and blockchain technology landscape. With the support of the Gitcoin community, we aim to achieve our vision of creating prototypes and potentially a platform that empowers users to explore the interchain and craft proofs, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the Ethereum ecosystem. In conclusion, by supporting innovative dApps and Apps offering unique utilities or services, this initiative not only accelerates their adoption and use within the ecosystem but also contributes to the overall growth and development of decentralized applications. \n\n\nThrough a unified hub for prototypes and a focus on interchain connectivity and proof creation, this proposal aims to create a thriving environment for decentralized innovation, fostering a more accessible and vibrant decentralized ecosystem for all.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "NERDDAO", "projectTwitter": "theNerdLabs"}, "recipient": "0x7AEE7e0e5240E835090E23D2Beb556cB54fa6D0D"}}