From 7c8cd5556391c9adce9c226536975ad82c79eb75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: thenextblock3 <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 19:31:50 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] Proposal to expand on Algorand marketing and relevant content Thank you for considering our proposal. --- Proposals/xgov-x.md | 74 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 74 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Proposals/xgov-x.md diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-x.md b/Proposals/xgov-x.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0ddb51cd --- /dev/null +++ b/Proposals/xgov-x.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +--- +id: +title: Podcast and website expansion +author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) +discussions-to: +company_name: The Next Block +category: Community +focus_area: Community engagement, education, and user onboarding +open_source: yes +amount_requested: 25000 +status: Draft +--- + +## Abstract +The Next Block, a media company, focuses on video content creation within the Algorand ecosystem. +With two years of experience in live interviews, we are expanding our reach with a new website for blogs and media content. +Our proposal extends to fostering growth in NFT and DeFi communities, using proposed funds for impactful content creation. +This strategic approach aligns with our dedication to advancing the Algorand ecosystem while contributing to the broader blockchain landscape. + +## Team +CRYPTOforCHANGE (https://twitter.com/CRYPT0forCHANGE) +Co-host & content creator +Community member since 2021 + +Sea Will (https://twitter.com/seawillpdx) +Co-host & content creator +Community member since 2021 + +## Experience with Algorand +The Next Block boasts over 100 live shows in the past two years, interviewing guests ranging from CEOs of prominent Dapps and NFTs to executive leaders of Algorand and community supporters within. +With this experience in the Algorand ecosystem, our show provides diverse insights, engaging discussions, and firsthand perspectives from key figures. +We also have deep knowledge of how Algorand works and can effectively communicate this in an educational format for our audience to understand. + +The Next Block: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4o509uGtygf_gAEbVgH0A +TravelX interview: https://youtu.be/USaedpzrRCg?si=yslwGqKmJ2jvHNAg +Staci Warden interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/-GxS_aBLQM0?si=Tmgrno2N5hhao_bn +Fracctal Monsters interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/kKp1m65w9MA?si=4Or72GrVIblQuL76 + +## Present Proposal +Proposal Plan for The Next Block + +Objective 1: Develop a Community-Focused Show +Create a dynamic show featuring guests from NFTs, DeFi, governance, and community related fields within the Algorand ecosystem. +Conduct engaging interviews and forums to foster a sense of community and showcase diverse perspectives. + +Objective 2: Website and Blog Development +Launch a new website to serve as a hub for written blogs and diverse media formats, expanding our content offerings. +Allocate resources for continuous website and blog development, ensuring a valuable resource for the Algorand community. + +Objective 3: Amplify The Next Block Podcast +Strategically promote The Next Block podcast to increase visibility and audience reach. +Showcase top builders and teams within the Algorand ecosystem through podcast episodes. +Use proposed funds to implement targeted marketing strategies and collaborations to amplify the podcast's impact. + +Overall Approach: +Our proposal focuses on community engagement, content expansion, and podcast amplification. +By developing a community-focused show, enhancing our website and blog offerings, and strategically amplifying The Next Block podcast, we aim to contribute significantly to the growth and advancement of the Algorand ecosystem. + +## Future Blueprint +The success of this proposal and efficient fund utilization could pave the way for future proposals. +This scalability approach aims to increase our output and efforts, reflecting our commitment to continuous improvement and growth within the Algorand ecosystem and the broader blockchain landscape. + +## Benefits for the community +This proposal offers existing and new benefits for the Algorand community. +Through a community-focused show, we'll feature experts from NFTs, DeFi, and governance, curating diverse community perspectives. +The new website will provide written blogs and other media formats, enhancing the Algorand community experience. +Strategic promotion of The Next Block podcast will significantly increase visibility to non Algorand users. +Our specific approach aims to tangibly contribute to the Algorand ecosystem's growth and advancement. + +## Additional information +The Next Block, Algorand's enduring podcast, boasts over 200k views and a remarkable 300% subscriber growth on YouTube in the last 3 months. Positioned for audience expansion, we've maintained a sustainable live show focused on Algorand for the past two years, consistently delivering quality content every week. + +YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4o509uGtygf_gAEbVgH0A +Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNextBlock3 From 268aa012b527fbd40a48b3b16638cd4398e6392c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: thenextblock3 <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 19:34:00 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Update and rename xgov-x.md to xgov-121.md --- Proposals/{xgov-x.md => xgov-121.md} | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) rename Proposals/{xgov-x.md => xgov-121.md} (99%) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-x.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md similarity index 99% rename from Proposals/xgov-x.md rename to Proposals/xgov-121.md index 0ddb51cd..9ca650c3 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-x.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -id: +id: 121 title: Podcast and website expansion author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) discussions-to: From 82789afbbe30cba1c234be6df125dc4ccef5de5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: The Next Block <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:34:35 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index 9ca650c3..3c25cd32 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) discussions-to: company_name: The Next Block category: Community -focus_area: Community engagement, education, and user onboarding -open_source: yes +focus_area: Social, Education, User Onboarding +open_source: Yes amount_requested: 25000 status: Draft --- @@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ We also have deep knowledge of how Algorand works and can effectively communicat The Next Block: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4o509uGtygf_gAEbVgH0A TravelX interview: https://youtu.be/USaedpzrRCg?si=yslwGqKmJ2jvHNAg -Staci Warden interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/-GxS_aBLQM0?si=Tmgrno2N5hhao_bn +Algorand CTOs interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/-GxS_aBLQM0?si=Tmgrno2N5hhao_bn +Staci Warden interview: https://youtube.com/live/6nEuotx0DAI?feature=share Fracctal Monsters interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/kKp1m65w9MA?si=4Or72GrVIblQuL76 ## Present Proposal From cfc8c28b23fa25ef6725636b4bf9b26e72b55c1a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: The Next Block <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:19:51 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index 3c25cd32..cffc5d7d 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ id: 121 title: Podcast and website expansion author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) -discussions-to: +discussions-to: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/xGov/pull/121 company_name: The Next Block category: Community focus_area: Social, Education, User Onboarding From 6107b118d9935038a2d5c633bc6577c67bca9c4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: The Next Block <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:34:02 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index cffc5d7d..5fcb9335 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- -id: 121 +id: period 121 title: Podcast and website expansion author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) discussions-to: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/xGov/pull/121 company_name: The Next Block category: Community -focus_area: Social, Education, User Onboarding +focus_area: Education open_source: Yes amount_requested: 25000 status: Draft From ce71e7843b8327fa43ca641bbc2219c5fb3d2cc3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: The Next Block <156558669+thenextblock3@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 08:47:52 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index 5fcb9335..a1870c73 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ category: Community focus_area: Education open_source: Yes amount_requested: 25000 -status: Draft +status: Final --- ## Abstract From f34efa2d5fe0242f6c4393bff59cb0ec2079f50f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?St=C3=A9phane?= Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 12:33:23 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index a1870c73..1a7a205f 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -id: period 121 +id: 3 title: Podcast and website expansion author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) discussions-to: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/xGov/pull/121 From 749451772ac475fb21a3c173911008f602096190 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?St=C3=A9phane?= Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 12:35:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Update xgov-121.md --- Proposals/xgov-121.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Proposals/xgov-121.md b/Proposals/xgov-121.md index 1a7a205f..630a60b2 100644 --- a/Proposals/xgov-121.md +++ b/Proposals/xgov-121.md @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ --- -id: 3 +id: 121 +period: 3 title: Podcast and website expansion author: The Next Block (@thenextblock3) discussions-to: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/xGov/pull/121