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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin directly supports and complements the Allo Protocol ecosystem by focusing on decentralized community engagement, crowdfunding, and talent sourcing, which aligns well with Allo\u2019s goals of fostering community-driven growth and sustainability in Web3. Here are a few ways Project Merlin integrates and builds on Allo\u2019s core principles:\n\nDecentralized Crowdfunding with MerlinCap DAO: We use a DAO model that enables the community to fund projects through decentralized decision-making. This aligns with Allo\u2019s focus on transparent, fair funding allocation and enhances community participation in project support, similar to how Allo democratizes fund distribution.\n\nTalent Sourcing and Freelance Marketplace with Merlin's Guild: Our freelance marketplace connects developers and contributors directly with projects that need their skills, which adds value to the Allo ecosystem by creating a sustainable flow of skilled contributors. This aligns with Allo\u2019s goals to foster collaboration and leverage a community of builders within the ecosystem.\n\nEnhanced User Engagement through Excalibur: Excalibur encourages community interaction through on-chain identity building and rewards users for completing tasks. By rewarding and incentivizing engagement, we support Allo\u2019s mission of growing a community of active, invested participants.\n\nFuture Plans to Enhance Allo Integration: We aim to integrate Allo\u2019s protocols directly into our reward and funding mechanisms, ensuring streamlined contributions across Web3. Our roadmap also includes developing inter-DAO collaborations, which will broaden the community participation and support Allo\u2019s vision of a decentralized and interconnected ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project focus on building on, integrating with, or supporting the Allo Protocol ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of your work and plans.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Current Status:\nMerlinCap DAO enables decentralized crowdfunding through community voting, which empowers our members to allocate resources democratically.\nMerlin's Guild is a freelance marketplace connecting talent with Web3 projects, supporting the growth and sustainability of the ecosystem.\nExcalibur promotes community engagement through on-chain identity and gamified user interactions.\nAvalon Launchpad provides token launch capabilities, allowing projects to reach early investors.\nRoadmap & Allo Integration Plan:\nQ4 2024 - Q1 2025: Begin integration of Allo Protocol's quadratic funding mechanisms within MerlinCap DAO, enabling fair and transparent resource distribution based on community priorities.\nQ2 2025: Establish collaborative grant rounds with Allo Protocol, enhancing funding accessibility for smaller, high-potential projects.\nQ3 2025: Launch inter-DAO collaborations to further connect Allo-supported projects with talent from Merlin\u2019s Guild, fostering a seamless contributor ecosystem.\nBy integrating Allo\u2019s infrastructure, we aim to create a cohesive funding and talent network, fully aligned with the decentralized vision of Web3.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's current status and roadmap. Are you actively developing on Allo Protocol, or do you have a clear plan for future integration?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our community engagement and user adoption strategy for Project Merlin is designed to foster active participation and provide a seamless entry point into the Allo ecosystem. Here\u2019s how we plan to achieve this:\n\nQuadratic Funding Integration in MerlinCap DAO: By adopting Allo Protocol\u2019s quadratic funding model, we\u2019ll encourage greater community involvement in funding decisions. This will also introduce our users to the mechanics of Allo\u2019s democratic funding, deepening engagement and building familiarity with Allo\u2019s principles.\n\nCollaborative Grant Rounds: We plan to run grant rounds in partnership with Allo, offering early-stage Web3 projects exposure to funding and talent via Merlin\u2019s Guild. This approach not only benefits emerging projects but also reinforces Allo\u2019s position as a leading support network within the Web3 ecosystem.\n\nEducational Initiatives: To onboard and educate users, we\u2019ll create tutorials and host AMAs around Allo\u2019s funding mechanics and best practices, making it easier for new contributors to join and benefit from the ecosystem.\n\nGamified Engagement through Excalibur: Our Excalibur platform will offer quests and rewards for users who participate in Allo-supported funding rounds, driving increased activity and expanding Allo\u2019s community reach.\n\nInter-DAO Collaborations: We plan to establish collaborations between MerlinCap DAO and other DAOs using Allo\u2019s protocols, helping to build an interconnected, community-focused funding landscape that extends Allo\u2019s impact.", "hidden": true, "question": "Outline your plans for community engagement and user adoption. How will you contribute to expanding the Allo ecosystem?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin can drive GMV through Allo Protocol by integrating quadratic funding in MerlinCap DAO, expanding marketplace transactions on Merlin's Guild, and hosting collaborative grant rounds with Allo.\n\nGMV Drivers and Metrics:\nMerlinCap DAO: Monthly crowdfunding rounds targeting $50,000 in GMV via quadratic funding.\n\nMetrics: Total funds raised, unique contributors, average donation size.\nMerlin\u2019s Guild Marketplace: Generating $30,000 in GMV monthly by connecting freelancers with Web3 projects.\n\nMetrics: Completed contracts, total transaction value, repeat engagement.\nGrant Rounds with Allo: Co-hosted rounds aiming for $20,000 in GMV, supporting Allo\u2019s project development.\n\nMetrics: Participation rate, average grant per project.\nThis approach aligns with Allo\u2019s ecosystem goals and could yield ~$100,000 in monthly GMV, scaling as our community grows.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you envision your project driving GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) through the Allo protocol? Please provide potential metrics or estimates.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/project-merlin\n\nWe\u2019ll use this profile for transparent milestone tracking by publicly sharing our progress on key development goals, community engagement, and funding achievements. By updating our Karma GAP profile regularly, stakeholders can monitor our advancements in real time, view completed milestones, and gain insights into our roadmap execution. This open tracking fosters accountability and keeps the community informed on Project Merlin's impact and growth.", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide your Karma GAP profile link and briefly describe how you'll use it for milestone tracking.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "0x665D53cB5AE508B105Ad1A1708489cB876636D4E, Skale Testnet\n\n0x665D53cB5AE508B105Ad1A1708489cB876636D4E, Telos Testnet", "hidden": true, "question": "If applicable, list any contract addresses or other verifiable on-chain objects related to your project that demonstrate your work with Allo. 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With four core decentralized services, it simplifies the entire process from ideation to funding, team assembly, and community building: MerlinCap DAO for community-driven crowdfunding; Merlin's Guild as a freelance marketplace; Excaliber for Web3 engagement; and Avalon Launchpad as an IDO launchpad service.\n\n\ud83d\udd25**MerlinCap**\nA community-driven crowdfunding platform that allows decentralized decision-making for project funding and support.\n\n\ud83d\udd25**Merlin's Guild**\nA freelance marketplace where professionals offer their services, and employers can pay using cryptocurrency.\n\n\ud83d\udd25**Excaliber**\nAn on-chain platform that enables users to build blockchain-based identities and earn rewards through completing quests, fostering deeper engagement and interaction.\n\n\ud83d\udd25**Avalon Launchpad**\nA launchpad for initial decentralized offerings (IDO), where blockchain projects can offer their tokens for presale, allowing early investors to participate in new ventures.\n\n\ud83c\udfaf  **Key Features**\n\ud83d\udd36Direct support for projects via cryptocurrency and credit card payments.\n\ud83d\udd36Decentralized funding pools using an advanced DAO system.\n\ud83d\udd36Rewarding users with MRLN tokens for participating in DAO stages.\n\ud83d\udd36Earn MRLN tokens by completing simple quests in Camelot Chronicles, promoting user engagement and interaction on the platform.\n\ud83d\udd36Easily find and hire freelancers through Merlin\u2019s Guild using cryptocurrency payments, streamlining the process of connecting with blockchain professionals.\n\ud83d\udd36Conduct seamless token presales with Avalon Launchpad, offering a straightforward and secure method for early investors to participate in new projects.\n\n\ud83d\udc51  **Our Vision**\nAt Project Merlin, our vision is to create a fully decentralized platform that provides all the essential tools and support needed to transform a Web3 idea into a complete product. We aim to offer a seamless, all-in-one ecosystem where funding, talent sourcing, community building, and token launches come together in a decentralized environment. Everyone who contributes to and supports this process will be rewarded, ensuring mutual growth and success across the ecosystem.\n\n\ud83d\udcc8  **Financial Data and Compliance**\nTo date, our project has spent over $275,000, fully financed by the founders. We meet corporate standards with a team of over 25 employees from five different continents.\n\n\ud83d\udd2e  **Community and Marketing**\nDespite having just begun advertising efforts, we have already amassed over 10,000 Telegram members and more than 4,000 followers on Twitter. Marketing will be enhanced through the development of the \"Merlin's Beard!\" mini-game on Telegram and our collaboration with TON, which is expected to drive rapid growth.\n\nA global promotional campaign with Solana Super Team is anticipated to positively impact our marketing efforts. Additionally, upcoming reward campaigns on Galxe.com is expected to accelerate progress.\n\n\ud83d\udd30  **Sponsors and Partners**\nWe currently have two announced partners and five additional partners awaiting announcement.\n\ud83d\udd37 Neoma Ventures\n\ud83d\udd37Skale Network\n\ud83d\udd37Sequence.xyz\n\ud83d\udd37Konnect3d\n\ud83d\udd37SH Partners\n\n\ud83c\udf10  **ROAD MAP**\n\ud83d\udd37Seed Rounds: **November**\n\ud83d\udd37Launch: **December**\n\n\ud83e\udea2 **Resources**\n[Pitch Deck](https://t2m.io/ZxKJcsRY) I [Whitepaper](https://t2m.io/LTsdCrmr) I [Website](https://projectmerlin.io/) I [Tokenomics](https://t2m.io/GKrgC6d3) I  [X - Twitter](https://x.com/ProjectMerlinio)  I [Telegram](https://t.me/ProjectMerlin)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "ProjectMerlinDAO", "projectTwitter": "ProjectMerlinio"}, "recipient": "0x1B443C2d7C242cc296D8A68f16d13e2D9A5bBBaB"}}