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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile associated with previous rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin contributes significantly to the growth of the Open Source Software (OSS) ecosystem by building decentralized, interoperable tools and platforms that can be utilized and expanded upon by developers globally. Here are the key ways our project enhances or expands the OSS ecosystem:\n\n1. Open Source Cross-Chain Infrastructure\nContribution: Project Merlin\u2019s cross-chain bridge between Ethereum (EVM) and Solana (SVM) is fully open-source, enabling developers to adapt and integrate it into their own projects. This infrastructure promotes interoperability between two of the largest blockchain ecosystems, encouraging innovation and collaboration across chains.\nExpansion of Ecosystem: By providing a secure, open-source bridge, we allow developers to expand their dApps to multiple chains without needing to build the interoperability layer from scratch. This reduces development barriers and accelerates the adoption of cross-chain applications.\n2. Decentralized Freelance Marketplace (Merlin\u2019s Guild)\nContribution: Merlin\u2019s Guild operates as an open-source decentralized marketplace for freelancers and clients, facilitating smart contract-driven transactions without relying on centralized intermediaries. Developers can build additional modules or customize the marketplace for specific industries or niches, broadening the range of freelance platforms within the blockchain space.\nExpansion of Ecosystem: Freelancers and clients have access to a marketplace where all interactions are transparent and trustless, encouraging the use of decentralized solutions for real-world applications. Other projects can fork or extend the platform to cater to different sectors, enhancing the OSS ecosystem for decentralized work platforms.\n3. Open Source Crowdfunding (MerlinCap DAO)\nContribution: MerlinCap DAO is an open-source platform that allows projects to raise funds through decentralized governance and crowdfunding. Developers can leverage this DAO framework to create their own decentralized funding platforms or integrate crowdfunding features into their dApps.\nExpansion of Ecosystem: By providing open access to a zk-SNARK-enabled voting and funding mechanism, MerlinCap DAO promotes privacy-enhanced governance models across the OSS space. This contributes to more secure and transparent funding processes for community-driven projects, further driving decentralization in governance.\n4. Avalon Launchpad: Open Source IDO Platform\nContribution: The Avalon Launchpad is an open-source Initial DEX Offering (IDO) platform that enables multi-chain token launches. Developers can modify or extend the platform to support other blockchain ecosystems or add new features, such as tiered token sales or unique fundraising mechanisms.\nExpansion of Ecosystem: By making the IDO platform open-source, we provide a foundation for future decentralized launchpads, enabling other projects to run their own token sales or create new DeFi products. This encourages innovation within the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond, further promoting decentralized finance solutions.\n5. Community Contributions and Collaboration\nContribution: We actively encourage developers to contribute to the Project Merlin codebase through open-source collaboration. We maintain a transparent governance model where community members can propose new features, report bugs, or contribute to development.\nExpansion of Ecosystem: By fostering an open development culture, we contribute to the broader OSS community, allowing Project Merlin to evolve with input from global developers. This collaborative approach ensures that the platform stays relevant and adaptable to emerging trends in the blockchain space.\nSummary:\nProject Merlin actively enhances the OSS ecosystem through open-source cross-chain infrastructure, decentralized marketplaces, crowdfunding DAOs, and IDO platforms. These tools empower developers to build upon and expand the current blockchain ecosystem, driving innovation, interoperability, and decentralization.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute to the growth of the OSS ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of how your application enhances or expands the current ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Merlin presents a variety of innovative features and use cases, differentiating it from other dApps through its unique focus on cross-chain interoperability, decentralized services, and multi-functional platform integration. Here\u2019s a breakdown of key features and how they set us apart:\n\n1. MerlinCap DAO: Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform\nFeature: A decentralized crowdfunding and governance platform that allows projects to raise funds directly from the community. Funds are allocated based on community voting through a transparent and secure process.\nUse Case: Projects can raise capital without relying on centralized crowdfunding platforms, allowing for greater inclusivity and decentralized decision-making. Both community projects and startups benefit from decentralized governance, where backers have a voice in how funds are distributed.\nDifferentiation:\nA unique feature that sets Project Merlin\u2019s crowdfunding apart is the reward mechanism for DAO voters. Community members who participate in funding decisions are rewarded with 25% of the total fund pool, ensuring not only projects but also the community members who help select them are incentivized. This creates a highly engaged, active community and promotes the continuous, decentralized growth of the fund alongside the community.\n\nAdditionally, Raven Message allows projects to raise donations not only in crypto but also through direct credit card payments, expanding the reach of funding opportunities beyond the crypto ecosystem and making it more accessible to a broader audience.\n\nThis dual approach encourages active participation and broadens the scope for project funding, fostering a more robust and inclusive ecosystem.\n\nExcalibur: Cross-Chain Asset Management\nFeature: A tool that enables users to manage assets across multiple blockchain networks (Ethereum, Solana, and more) in a seamless, unified interface.\nUse Case: Users can transfer, swap, or manage their tokens across different chains without needing multiple wallets or complex interfaces. Developers can build cross-chain dApps that leverage both the speed and low fees of Solana and the security and robustness of Ethereum.\nDifferentiation: Excalibur provides a simple, intuitive cross-chain solution that doesn\u2019t require users to manually handle multiple wallets or bridging protocols. This feature enhances user experience by offering smooth, user-friendly interoperability, which is often cumbersome in other multi-chain platforms.", "hidden": true, "question": "What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Q4 2024: Beta Finalization & Launch Preparation\nGoal: Finalize testing and integrate cross-chain functionality between EVM (Ethereum) and SVM (Solana).\nActivities:\nComplete the final stages of beta testing for all platform components: MerlinCap DAO, Merlin\u2019s Guild, Excalibur, and Avalon Launchpad.\nUser experience (UX) improvements and bug fixes based on community feedback.\nMarketing campaign to build community awareness and prepare for public launch.\nGrant Allocation:\n70% Marketing: Outreach to potential users and developers via social media campaigns, partnerships, and influencer collaborations.\n10% Development: Final testing, improvements, and implementing user feedback.\n20% Operations: Server costs, platform maintenance, and team expansion.\nQ1 2025: Public Launch\nGoal: Launch the full version of Project Merlin with all components live.\nActivities:\nOfficial launch of MerlinCap DAO for decentralized crowdfunding.\nFull deployment of Merlin\u2019s Guild, allowing freelancers to accept crypto payments.\nAvalon Launchpad opens for IDO projects across Ethereum and Solana networks.\nInitial public audits for platform security and governance.\nGrant Allocation:\n70% Marketing: Promotional campaigns, public relations efforts, and incentivizing early adopters.\n10% Development: Security audits and ongoing platform improvements.\n20% Operations: Scaling infrastructure and support.\nQ2 2025: Expansion & Community Growth\nGoal: Scale the platform and expand cross-chain partnerships.\nActivities:\nOnboarding new projects and freelancers.\nExpanding cross-chain interoperability to include additional blockchain networks.\nLaunching community-driven governance through MerlinCap DAO.\nGrowing user base through partnerships and incentive programs.\nGrant Allocation:\n70% Marketing: Ongoing community growth and partnership campaigns.\n10% Development: New feature development, cross-chain support.\n20% Operations: Infrastructure scaling and ongoing platform support.\nThe grant funds will primarily focus on marketing to drive user growth and visibility, with targeted development efforts to ensure a seamless, secure, and scalable launch.", "hidden": true, "question": "What are your plans for further development, and how will the grant funds be used to achieve these goals?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]\u2014for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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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\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"}}