This is a tip request for Boosting NFT Education in Latin America with the Polkadot Ecosystem
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PROPONENT: 16fZxnwnnzArZ7SRhSWUcEhGCFk2XDUxD54VqtaKRmr6FhNR
DATE: April 6.
REQUESTED DOT: 1.000 DOT
SHORT DESCRIPTION
"This proposal aims to transform the understanding and engagement of Latin America in the world of NFTs through the creation and free distribution of an educational book. The inclusive approach targets schools, universities, social organizations, and street artists, removing economic barriers to democratize knowledge about NFTs. The proposal inspires future creators, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowers street artists to explore opportunities in the digital space. Collaboration with social organizations extends the reach to marginalized communities, while measuring local impact and establishing sustainable educational partnerships. The proposal seeks to catalyze a cultural shift towards the adoption and understanding of NFTs in Latin America within the Polkadot ecosystem."
1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL
"In the fascinating universe of NFTs, information is the key that unlocks doors of opportunity and creativity. However, in the vast landscape of the Spanish language, the need for educational material on NFTs is more evident than ever. Faced with the growing digital revolution, there is a palpable urgency to provide accessible resources to individuals, schools, and universities taking their first steps on this exciting journey.
Imagine those who, for the first time, delve into the concept of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). How can they comprehend the possibilities offered by these unique digital pieces if information is scarce in their native language? This gap not only limits access to crucial knowledge but also hinders participation in a phenomenon that is redefining how we conceive art, property, and digital culture.
In the educational realm, schools and universities are nurseries of knowledge, but how can they cultivate a full understanding of NFTs when resources in Spanish are limited? The lack of educational material in this language creates a learning gap that affects the ability of teachers and students to explore and understand the revolutionary potential of NFTs.
The shortage of information in Spanish is not simply a linguistic barrier; it is a barrier to active participation in the global digital landscape. Those who wish to immerse themselves in the world of NFTs, whether as creators, collectors, or enthusiasts, deserve resources in their native language that enable them to understand, explore, and harness all the possibilities offered by this technology.
It is imperative, then, to fill this educational void. Creating Spanish-language material on NFTs is not just a response to current demand but an investment in building a more diverse, informed, and active community in the digital revolution. Providing these resources is not only an act of inclusion but also an open door to new perspectives, opportunities, and the democratization of knowledge in the vast and diverse Spanish-speaking world."
2. PROPOSAL
We all agree here that the Polkadot ecosystem is the best, and we also agree that we need users, more users.
Typically, efforts are focused on attracting developers from other ecosystems here, and that's fine, but I'm concerned about another group. All the people who are outside of web3.
My first focus will be Latin America. My work is based on providing knowledge to individuals to facilitate their onboarding to the web3 of the Polkadot ecosystem.
My first proposal, which I will detail below, was about DeFi courses and a DeFi book on Polkadot. It
has worked very well.
Additionally, I have written about other topics such as DeFi on Astar Network and NFTs on Polkadot. Both books are already finalized.
This proposal is about funding to give away the NFT book on Polkadot, in schools, universities, and to artists in Latin America, starting in Chile.
I will visit schools and universities and give away printed books, digital books, and NFT-format books, and I will take the message of the Polkadot ecosystem to the streets, classrooms, and groups of people who are not familiar with Polkadot. Attached are links to the mentioned books.
• Here is an example of a book written about DEFI on Astar Network.
https://a.co/d/6dF8Jki
• Here the Book Digital.
https://a.co/d/3oi92Kw
• Here is the index of the book
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZpwHzWBiTWPh2HJXg6PyuaTzcaFOImI/view?usp=sharing
• Attached is a detailed budget for the entire proposal.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_c1pf9tikxZjYDx2-Lj3KOHmNchEuPGA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114936309332560350563&rtpof=true&sd=true
In summary, 700 books will be delivered,
100 paper books
100 digital books
500 NFT books
3. PROPOSAL OBJECTIVES
• Universal Educational Inclusion: Ensure widespread knowledge dissemination on NFTs in Polkadot by distributing the book in schools, universities, and social organizations.
• Access Democratization: Gift a substantial number of copies to ensure diverse communities, regardless of resources, have access to key information about NFTs in Polkadot.
• Inspiring Future Creators: Motivate young artists and creators to explore the potential of NFTs in Polkadot as a platform to showcase and monetize their art.
• Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Stimulate collaboration across different disciplines by introducing NFTs in Polkadot within academic environments, fostering intersections between art, technology, and business.
• Engaging with Social Organizations: Collaborate with social organizations to bring the book to marginalized communities, promoting educational and economic opportunities through understanding NFTs in Polkadot.
• Empowering Street Artists: Distribute the book among street artists to offer new perspectives on how they can leverage NFTs in Polkadot to expand their art and generate income.
• Promoting Responsible Digital Culture: Educate students and communities on responsibility and ethics in the digital world, encouraging safe and conscious practices when engaging in the NFT space in Polkadot.
• Facilitating Educational Events and Talks: Organize educational events, talks, and workshops in collaboration with schools, universities, and organizations to delve deeper into the topics presented in the book.
4. WORK REPORT
A detailed report on the project's outcomes will be provided.
** 5. TOTAL BUDGET**
TOTAL, 9000 USD , ó 1000 DOT. (9 DOT/usd
6. PROJECT LIDER
MacZam, a Chilean engineer with a master's in Finance and Investments, a Diploma in Cybersecurity, and 20 years of experience in the financial industry in Chile. MacZam has been a professor at various universities in Chile, currently teaching NFT classes in The Valley Chile's Metaverse Diploma, and DEFI classes in Lytryum Academy focusing on the Polkadot ecosystem. MacZam is the creator of the GreenBoard DEFI YouTube channel, part of WAG Media, and author of the first decentralized finance book with examples of DEFI protocols deployed on Astar Network, available on Amazon.
MacZam is a former ambassador for Darwinia Network and Astar Network in Latin America.Network
For more information, click
https://cl.linkedin.com/in/macariozamoranofuentes
https://twitter.com/Criptomaczam1
https://www.youtube.com/@CriptoMacZam
https://medium.com/@MacarioZamorano/dapp-staking-c26875b2038f
7. ABOUT MY PREVIOUS PROPOSAL
The proposal consists of three stages.
The first stage has concluded. During the months of January, February, and March, the first free course on decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on the Polkadot ecosystem was conducted, covering key topics such as staking, liquid staking, swaps, AMM DEX, loans, yield aggregators, and reliable information sources.
80 people from 9 countries, including Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Spain,... enrolled, and finally, 15 out of 80 students passed the final exam.
It has been a success. The report is attached here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xtc3YP_pHrLZzlrasNJWs1lVQQaap1y0/view?usp=sharing
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Hello @MACZAM,
Thanks for the proposal. It seems to be a resubmission of the rejected proposal #607.
Overall, I find the effort meaningful and possibly beneficial, but there are some issues with the budget breakdown as noted below.
I also think you should provide more details in the report for your last course. Where it was held, who the students were, how they were selected or how they applied, what the delivery period was, and when it was, etc. I can guess you're working alone and it might seem a lot of work on top of what you've prepared already, but in my opinion this is all required for a coherent proposal.
This proposal can be a reasonable one at the give price tag of ~$9K, but it needs better structure and coherence. I have to reject it for what it is at the moment. Please let me know if and when you revise it.
Good luck,
kukabi | Helikon
Thanks for the amendments regarding this table, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1\_c1pf9tikxZjYDx2-Lj3KOHmNchEuPGA/edit In the previous proposal, the cost and quantity seemed to have been flipped but for 653, it seems to have been corrected. We are aware that this effort is accompanied with some socialization of the content, so our question is, what are the plans for distribution and to whom? It'd be better to see this material being actively used as opposed to just lay dormant in a university library. So can you share a bit more about this: "I will visit schools and universities and give away printed books, digital books, and NFT-format books, and I will take the message of the Polkadot ecosystem to the streets, classrooms, and groups of people who are not familiar with Polkadot." Some details about the distribution would be nice to have.