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Gitcoin grant round 19 \n2. Gitcoin grant round 20\n3, Gitcoin grant round 21\n\nYou can easily find our stats and round participation details here : https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/projects/0xafa569b3df50c6c51374bf2b214eb7c948cf3dce2a65c3f627bce0a2603cec72 ", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in any Octant epoch (Epoch 0 through Epoch 4) OR a previous Gitcoin Grants round? Please provide details and evidence of your participation.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Yes , we already have Karma GAP set up : https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/stogram", "hidden": false, "question": "Do you have a Karma GAP set up? If yes, please provide proof. If not, can you set one up before applying?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Stogram contributes to the growth of the Octant ecosystem by integrating Web3 technologies like  IPFS for decentralized data storage and Superfluid for real-time donation streams, enhancing privacy and user engagement. By offering features such as NFT minting and username minting, Stogram drives user interaction and content monetization. These innovations promote a decentralized, creator-driven economy, expanding the Octant ecosystem. Additionally, Stogram\u2019s focus on privacy, data ownership, and ethical content sharing aligns with Octant\u2019s mission to provide secure, decentralized solutions for users.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please describe how your project contributes to the growth and development of the Octant ecosystem.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Stogram aligns with the round\u2019s focus on community and education within the Octant ecosystem by actively posting educational content on our social media channels to help users understand and efficiently use the platform. We also empower our community through hands-on engagement with Web3 tools like NFT minting and Superfluid-powered donation streams, making complex blockchain concepts accessible. These features, combined with our privacy-centric approach, foster a knowledgeable and supportive community while promoting financial inclusivity and content ownership within the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project align with the round's focus on community and education within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have outlined a series of milestones to regularly expand Stogram and introduce new features that align with our long-term commitment to the Octant ecosystem:\n\n1. Improve the UI/UX of the platform to enhance user engagement and bring easy accessability on the platform .\n2. Introduce guides to help and educate our users on using the onchain features of our platform like NFT minting, donation streaming etc.\n3. Develop and enhance the smartcontracts of the application to fix bugs and maintain easy functionality of the features on our app\n4. Bring new feature of NFT staking allowing users to stake on the NFTs and earn interest over them , monetizing both the content creators and the content consumers.\n5. Introduce privatization of the posts by giving choice to the users to make their posts either public or private to enhance user privacy .\n6. On chain Comment feature to bring communication between the creator and consumers  , so that creators can receive feedback on their content and improve it.\n7. Messaging Feature to bring connectivity among the users of our platform and allow them to communicate with each other . \n8. Bring more new and amazing features to give all the services a user can expect from a social media platforn ! \n\nOur consistent effort to innovate and provide impactful features demonstrates our commitment to the long-term growth of the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, detailing future milestones and deliverables. How does this demonstrate your commitment to long-term impact and growth within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our team brings a lot of expertise in blockchain development, decentralized technologies, and Web3 solutions, which has been crucial in the successful execution of Stogram. With over a year and a half of hands-on experience working on the project, we have developed key skills in building dApps, smart contract development, and implementing cutting-edge technologies like IPFS and Superfluid.\n\nOur team members have a strong background in UI/UX design, ensuring that the platform remains user-friendly while providing complex Web3 functionalities like NFT minting, donation streaming, and soon, NFT staking. We have also been proactive in addressing technical challenges by constantly improving the tech stack, optimizing smart contracts, and rolling out new features that enhance user experience and platform security.\n\nThis diverse skill set, combined with our deep understanding of the Web3 space, enables us to innovate continuously, respond to user needs, and contribute significantly to the growth and development of Stogram. Our commitment and expertise are the driving forces behind the project's success.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your team's expertise and how it contributes to the successful execution of your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Stogram complements and enhances existing initiatives within the Octant ecosystem by offering a unique, decentralized social media platform that prioritizes user privacy, content ownership, and community engagement. Rather than competing with other projects, Stogram leverages IPFS and real-time financial tools like Superfluid to introduce new functionalities, such as NFT minting, donation streams, and NFT staking, that empower content creators and users.\nStogram enhances the Octant ecosystem by:\n\n1.  Our cross-chain capabilities allow users to interact with multiple blockchains, promoting a more interconnected ecosystem.\n   \n2. The donation stream feature encourages community-driven financial support for creators, aligning with the collaborative nature of other Octant projects.\n\n3.  By providing guides and educational content on social media, we support new users in understanding on-chain features, promoting the overall growth and adoption of decentralized tools within the ecosystem.\n\nStogram acts as a complementary tool, fostering creativity, user engagement, and financial inclusion, all of which contribute to the broader success of the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project complement or enhance existing initiatives within the Octant ecosystem rather than competing directly against them?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our approach to community engagement focuses on education, transparency, and collaboration. We regularly post guides and tutorials on social media to help users understand features of blockchaina . We maintain open communication channels, encouraging feedback that influences our platform\u2019s development.\n\nBy introducing features like NFT staking and on-chain comments, we foster collaboration between creators and users. In terms of funding, we ensure transparent resource allocation and reinvest a portion of revenues back into the platform, creating a sustainable and community-driven environment within the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your approach to community engagement and how you plan to contribute to a collaborative and constructive funding environment.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "If selected for funding, we plan to use the resources to maximize Stogram's ongoing impact within the Octant ecosystem by:\n\n1. Invest in further development of key features like NFT staking and on-chain comments to boost user engagement and platform functionality.\n\n2. Create more educational content and resources to help users effectively utilize Stogram\u2019s Web3 tools and features, thereby fostering greater adoption and understanding.\n\n3. Upgrade our tech stack and smart contracts to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of the platform.\n\n4. Allocate funds to marketing and outreach initiatives to expand our user base and strengthen the Stogram community within the Octant ecosystem.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you plan to use the funding to maximize your project's ongoing impact within the Octant ecosystem if selected?", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have a dedicated Insta page that posts informational as well as educational content , named as web3 weebs , where we deliver this information through posts , reels and memes as well : \n https://www.instagram.com/web3weebshq/\n\nWe also post educational content on our twitter handels \nhttps://x.com/StogramHQ \n\nand twitter handle of web3weebs as well \n\nhttps://x.com/Web3WeebsHQ", "hidden": false, "question": "What unique educational content or resources have you created for the Octant ecosystem? How has the community received these? 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By utilizing Web 3 Storage solutions provided by IPFS (InterPlanetary File System), Stogram aims to provide users with a privacy-focused and advertisement-free experience.\n\nThe platform allows users to post various types of media such as pictures, videos, and gifs. Instead of relying on traditional storage methods, Stogram leverages IPFS to store the users' data. This decentralized approach ensures that Stogram does not need to store user data or utilize cookies, enhancing privacy and preventing potential privacy exploitation. Hence preventing your privacy and user experience from getting exploited.\n\n## Some of the key features of stogram are :\n\n1. **Decentralized Architecture** : Stogram harnesses the power of Web 3.0 by utilizing IPFS for storage. This decentralized approach ensures data integrity, availability, and privacy, eliminating the risks associated with central servers and preventing our users from data exploitation.\n\n2. **Enhanced User Experience** : Our platform is designed for intuitive navigation and interaction. We're investing in professional developers and UI/UX designers to provide an engaging and user-friendly environment. Providing  users with easy accessibility \n\n3. **Seamless Communication** : Stogram is more than just posts. With our upcoming messaging and calling feature, users can connect and converse effortlessly, fostering meaningful connections.\n\n4. **NFT Integration** : We're merging art and technology. Stogram users can now mint their posts as NFTs on the Filecoin network, thanks to our IPFS-backed NFT storage solution. This introduces new revenue streams for creators and collectors.\n\n5. **Supporting Creativity** : Our donation feature empowers users to support artists directly. By allowing users to donate to posts they love, we're cultivating a community that values creativity and rewards it.\n\n6. **Privacy Empowerment** : Stogram ensures that users have control over their data. Our decentralized approach and encryption protocols put privacy back in the hands of our users.\n\n7. **Community-Driven** : We're more than a platform; we're a community. Stogram encourages collaboration and engagement through features like shared wallets and customizable privacy settings.\n\n8. **Empowering Content Ownership**  : Users retain ownership of their content. Stogram's decentralized structure ensures that no single entity has control over user-generated posts.\n\n9. **Future-Ready** : As technology evolves, so does Stogram. We're committed to staying at the forefront of Web 3.0 advancements, ensuring our users always have access to the latest features and innovations.\n\n10. **Ethical Platform** : Stogram's advertisement-free environment ensures that users' experiences are not exploited for profit. Our commitment to ethical practices sets us apart from traditional social media.\n\n## Impact on society\n\nStogram's innovative approach to social media is poised to make a profound impact on society by addressing some of the key challenges prevalent in today's digital landscape.\n\n- ### Empowering User Privacy and Control:\nIn an era where user data is frequently exploited, Stogram champions data privacy by utilizing decentralized storage through IPFS. This empowers users to control their personal information, fostering a sense of ownership and restoring trust in online interactions.\n\n- ### Fostering Authentic Connections:\nStogram's messaging and calling feature promote genuine conversations, fostering meaningful relationships. By eliminating intrusive advertisements, the platform nurtures authentic interactions, driving a shift away from superficial engagement towards more valuable connections.\n\n- ### Supporting Creative Expression:\nThe integration of NFTs on Stogram offers artists a novel platform to monetize their creations. This empowers creators by enabling direct financial support from their audience, encouraging artistic endeavors and cultivating a thriving creative community.\n\n- ### Encouraging Ethical Content Sharing:\nStogram's commitment to an advertisement-free environment safeguards users from manipulative tactics often associated with profit-driven platforms. This encourages ethical content sharing, steering social media away from a \"clickbait\" culture.\n\n- ### Promoting Social Giving:\nThe donation feature enables users to financially support artists, encouraging social giving and valuing the efforts of creators. This promotes a culture of appreciation for artistic contributions and engenders a sense of collective responsibility.\n\n-  ### Enabling Global Collaboration:\nStogram's decentralized structure and NFT integration transcend geographical boundaries, enabling creators and users to collaborate across cultures. This cultivates cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, promoting a global community.\n\n-  ### Spurring Technological Innovation:\nBy embracing cutting-edge technologies like IPFS and NFTs, Stogram drives innovation within the social media landscape. This encourages further development and exploration of decentralized solutions for societal challenges.\n\nIn essence, Stogram's impact on society is profound. It aligns with the growing demand for user-centric, privacy-focused, and ethically responsible online platforms. Stogram's influence reaches beyond the virtual realm, championing positive change and fostering an ecosystem where technology serves society's best interests.\n\n## Roadmap\n\n**Quarter 1: Enhancing User Experience and Core Features**  (Achieved) \n\n1. User Interface Overhaul: Engage professional UI/UX designers to revamp Stogram's interface, ensuring a seamless, intuitive, and visually appealing experience for users and it to the whole next level.\n\n2. Decentralization Optimization: Continuously refine and optimize our decentralized architecture powered by IPFS. This ensures data reliability, privacy, and seamless content retrieval.\n\n3. Communication Integration: Roll out the messaging and calling feature, enabling users to connect, interact, and foster deeper relationships on the platform.\n\n4. Data Encryption Enhancement: Strengthen data encryption protocols, ensuring that user data remains secure, private, and under their control.\n\n**Quarter 2: NFT Integration and Monetization Expansion**\n\n1. NFT Minting Launch: Introduce the ability for users to mint their posts as NFTs on the Filecoin network. This innovative feature unlocks new possibilities for content monetization.\n\n2. IPFS-NFT Storage Synergy: Fine-tune the integration of IPFS-backed NFT storage, ensuring efficient and secure storage and retrieval of NFTs, supporting the growing demand for unique digital assets.\n\n3. Creator Education Hub: Launch an educational initiative to guide users through the process of minting and selling NFTs, empowering creators to navigate the world of digital art ownership.\n\n4. Community Rewards System: Implement a reward mechanism for active users who mint NFTs and engage in the Stogram community, fostering a vibrant and engaged ecosystem.\n\n**Quarter 3: Privacy Empowerment and Platform Expansion**\n\n1. Customizable Privacy Settings: Introduce advanced privacy settings that allow users to tailor their content visibility, ensuring they have control over who sees their posts.\n\n2. Global Outreach Campaign: Launch a comprehensive marketing drive to expand Stogram's user base globally, emphasizing our commitment to user privacy and decentralized engagement.\n\n3. Collaborative Projects: Enable users to collaborate on projects through shared wallets, allowing for co-ownership of NFTs and enhancing collective creativity.\n\n**Quarter 4**: Sustainability and Future Innovations\n\n1. Monetization Reinvestment: Allocate a portion of revenue generated from NFT sales and community donations towards platform development, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Stogram.\n\n2. Continued Technological Innovation: Stay at the forefront of Web 3.0 advancements, exploring blockchain integration and other emerging technologies to further enhance user experience and data security.\n\n3. Cross-Platform Integration: Begin exploratory work on enabling Stogram users to interact and share content seamlessly across other Web 3.0 platforms, expanding the decentralized social ecosystem.\n\nThese are some of the decided objectives that we plan to achieve and implement in our project.  In order to grow our project further and achieve our milestones we require support from all of you. \n\n\n## Updates\n\n1. In the past three months we've updated the UI/UX of the project offering a smooth and easy interface for the users to use and become handy for them.\n\n2. We've focused on better optimisations and to make the process of user onboarding seamless and smoother.\n\n3. Updated the tech on backend to comply with the latest updates released by IPFS for web3storage to keep the application seamless and avoid any obstacle that may interfere with user experience.\n\nAs promised we've worked hard and tried to complete the tasks and achievements we mentioned for Quarter 1. We aspire to make further developments on the project as we mentioned in our proposal and therefore we require support from all of you to raise some funds to continue with the process and further developments.\n\nThanking you.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "StogramHQ", "projectTwitter": "StogramHQ"}, "recipient": "0x4976e41e2f43169B9a4330805aA1E004840Fd69a"}}