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• ApeCoin Powered Tournament and Gaming Expansion for the AppliedPrimate MegaForce Sentinel Card Game - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: Aug. 19, 2024, 12:57 a.m.
  Content: Proposal Name: ApeCoin Powered Tournament and Gaming Expansion for the AppliedPrimate MegaForce Sentinel Card Game - Ecosystem Fund Allocation Proposal Category: AIP Ideas Abstract: AppliedPrimate is a well-established, highly regarded web 3 project, utilizing IP rights from the MAYC mega mutants, mega kodas, BAYCs and other projects through puzzles, gaming, and extensive lore building. The project has engaged over 30 k users on Discord, with 8 k+ wallets connected for on-chain participation, generating over 4 , 000 ETH in secondary sales. Our activations have taken place both online and IRL, having held live events with members of our community and invited guests in New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and Singapore – including an expansive scavenger hunt that was held at Apefest 2022 and culminated in our mutating the Mega Gold mega mutant on stage at the first evening of Apefest. In addition to Apefest ‘ 22 , we’ve hosted activations at NFT London ‘ 22 , NFT NYC ‘ 23 , Apefest ‘ 23 . Most recently, we were a launch partner for Yuga labs’ Made By Apes initiative, a co-sponsor of the F*ck It Saturday event in Miami, FL and Meetup At The Clubhouse event at NFT NYC ‘ 24 , will be a part of Apefest ‘ 24 and we have a very successful track record of partnering with related projects to achieve mutually beneficial results. AppliedPrimate Presentation Deck In early August 2024 we launched the closed alpha test of the MegaForce Arena, a MegaForce Sentinel on-chain card game, which was built under advisement and consultation by Richard Garfield, the acclaimed creator of Magic: The Gathering (MTG). The game launched as a PVP game and we are looking to expand and evolve the 1 v 1 gaming experience with a Tournament module in concert with George Elias, the architect behind MTG’s extremely successful tournament structure. Learn more about the game here: What is MegaForce Arena? | MegaForce Arena Card Game - FAQ We seek ApeCoin Dao funds to create a co-branded tournament and other gaming enhancements that serve to provide entertainment and opportunity to existing and new ApeCoin holders while also onboarding members of our community and the broader gaming community into the Dao and the ApeCoin ecosystem not only through adoption and acquisition of the token but also through exposure and awareness of the governance and mechanics of the ApeCoin Dao. Proposal: Get AppliedPrimate onto ApeChain. Take our extensively developed, extremely balanced, highly replayable and addictive game mainstream. Fund a co-branded tournament to enhance ApeCoin adoption and engagement within the gaming community. Onboard the worldwide TCG community to ApeChain. About Us: Fragment Studios is an interactive media studio that was founded by PTM (@ptmNFT) that aims to leverage highly sought-after NFT IP to create innovative storytelling projects with unparalleled community ownership opportunities. AppliedPrimate is Fragment’s genesis project, utilizing interactive experiences, puzzles, and games to create compelling lore and engagement around the legendary Mega Mutant Apes of the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem and the original IP of the MegaForce Sentinels. Motivation We seek ApeCoin DAO funds to take AppliedPrimate to the next level – through enabling us to penetrate the $ 10 billion dollar worldwide market that includes hundreds of millions of active players. We will cater to the existing web 3 market by bringing our game onto ApeChain as a dApp. We will approach and entice the web 2 market through physical presence and versions of our game which will be used as advertisement and an opportunity to educate and onboard into web 3 and onto ApeChain. We will incentivize players and user acquisition. We will also establish an ongoing tournament structure powered by ApeCoin on ApeChain for the MegaForce Sentinel Card Game. This initiative aims to attract card game enthusiasts to web 3 , with ApeCoin serving as the primary token for tournament play and rewards, fostering increased adoption and utility of ApeCoin on ApeChain. We present this proposal to request funding to create an ongoing tournament structure powered by ApeCoin for the AppliedPrimate MegaForce Sentinel Card Game. We’ve built and just released (in closed alpha to AP token holders) a card game in the AppliedPrimate narrative world which takes place in the extended Yugaverse and tells an origin story of the MAYC Mega Mutants, especially Mega Radioactive and Mega Gold. We have ambitious plans in the works to expand the scope of our storytelling through partnership and acquisition. We developed our debut game under advisement with the legendary game designer Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: the Gathering and other groundbreaking games that have changed gaming in remarkable ways and our game has already received rave reviews from the alpha testing community. We now want to create an ApeCoin-powered ongoing tournament on Apechain to bring card game enthusiasts into web 3 to compete using our game. The tournament will be co-branded ApeCoin and AppliedPrimate, and ApeCoin will be the primary token for tournament play including initial buy-in and power-ups, with attractive ApeCoin prizes for winners and participants to expand use cases and the user base of ApeCoin. We will also include the ApeCoin holder community as participants in our game by designing an exclusive ApeCoin-themed sentinel card that will be claimable for ApeCoin holders and other upcoming benefits. Specifications Details on ApeCoin Integration: ApeCoin Primary Sponsor Branding: the “powered by ApeCoin” branding will be present in all tournament related branding and we will aim to mention ApeCoin often when we discuss anything related to the tournament. ApeCoin as Primary Tournament Token: We propose to incorporate ApeCoin as the primary in-game token for participating in tournaments, creating a direct use case and demand for the token within the gaming community. ApeCoin Prizes for Winners and Participants: To incentivize participation and foster a competitive environment, we will offer attractive ApeCoin amounts as prizes for tournament winners and participants. This will not only attract more players to the game but also drive increased adoption and usage of ApeCoin. ApeCoin integration into our lore: Our lore currently incorporates IP granted through NFT ownership including but not limited to MAYC Mega Mutants, BAYC apes, Otherside Kodas and we have partnered with Jenkins the Valet’s Writers Room, Goblintown, the Mutant Cartel, Myth Division, the Crazy Carl Collective, Yuga Labs and Animoca/Forj’s TasteMakerz. At the same time we have taken the inspiration from those granted IP-rights and created new IP that incorporates original ideas with the awareness of the web 3 space. We would seek to position Apecoin into our narrative for additional promotional effect and community awareness. Special ApeCoin-Themed Sentinel Card: With the integration, ApeCoin holders will be able to claim a unique and exclusive ApeCoin-themed sentinel card for use within the MegaForce Sentinel game. These limited-edition cards will be a mark of distinction and prestige for ApeCoin holders, increasing the demand and value of the ApeCoin token. The card will also provide holders with a special playing card that can be used within the game and afford them an entry into standard and tournament play. Rationale/Value Add Increased Token Utility: partnering to create the MegaForce Sentinel tournament structure will enhance the utility of the ApeCoin token in gaming, its stated core market, making it more versatile and valuable for holders by creating an additional use case and fostering distribution and spending of the token. Exposure and Outreach: The partnership with MegaForce Sentinel will expose ApeCoin to a large and engaged gaming community, potentially increasing its user base and overall awareness. Our game was designed under advisement and in consultation with Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering. We have an extensive marketing and promotional plan prepared for 2025 and beyond that will target fans of Richard and MTG from the web 2 space and aim to bring them into web 3 and introduce them to ApeCoin. Strengthened Community Engagement: The ApeCoin-themed sentinel card will create a strong sense of community pride and engagement among ApeCoin holders, fostering loyalty and retention. Economic Growth: The use of ApeCoin as the primary token for tournaments will create organic demand, resulting in a positive impact on its market value and long-term sustainability. Fragment $MEGA Token: As part of the Fragment Studios gaming universe we intend to issue a DN 404 token: $MEGA. No less than 20 % of the token supply will be airdropped to or claimable by the ApeCoin DAO Treasury, ApeCoin holders and across the following communities: ApeCoin, Mocaverse and AppliedPrimate. Key Terms: MegaForce Sentinel: The 10 K PFP collection released by AppliedPrimate in April 2023 . These tokens are the primary playing piece of the MegaForce Sentinel Game, a PvP card game designed by acclaimed game designer Christian Kudhal under advisement by Richard Garfield. Each Sentinel PFP bears a series of traits which correspond to a playing card for use in the game. Players can bring up to 10 Sentinels with them into each match and the cards spawned by those Sentinel traits are randomly selected and shuffled into a deck for use in the corresponding match against their opponent. Tournament Play: Building on the initial success of Magic: The Gathering, Brand Manager George “Skaff” Elias created and devised a tournament structure of Pro tournament play that enabled MTG to expand to a series of competitive international leagues that culminate in an annual World Championship, with cash prizes awarded to top players. Platforms and Technologies: Base, ApeChain, and may expand to other chains in the future, Vercel for hosting frontend UI, GoDaddy or Squarespace for domain hosting (TBD), smart contracts. Timeline & Steps To Implement Steps to Implement for AppliedPrimate MegaForce Sentinel Tournament Proposal Passes and Grant Agreements Signed AppliedPrimate will sign a grant agreement with the ApeCoin Foundation to initiate the project. Development of Tournament Architecture Begin the development of the tournament architecture using ApeCoin and the Apechain integration. This includes finalizing the game mechanics and the tournament module, with input from game design experts and advisors alongside feedback from alpha testers. Brand and Marketing Initiatives Develop and launch a co-branded marketing campaign to promote the tournament. This includes website updates, promotional materials, publicity and outreach to both the ApeCoin and AppliedPrimate communities to gather sign-ups and increase awareness. Iterative Development and Deployment Smart Contract Development: Start by establishing the requirements for the tournament’s smart contracts and submit the code for audit. This will be the foundation for tournament play and prize distribution. Smart Contract Audits: Ensure all smart contracts are audited before deployment to guarantee security and functionality. Backend and Frontend Development: Proceed with the development of necessary backend solutions and user interfaces, ensuring they are integrated with ApeCoin and the blockchain. Exclusive ApeCoin-Themed Sentinel Card Development: Design and integrate the exclusive card within the game, making it claimable for ApeCoin holders. Community Engagement and Updates Keep the community engaged through regular updates on development progress, upcoming events, and beta testing opportunities. This will be conducted via social media, community forums, and direct communications. Milestone 1 : Grant Agreement Signed and Project Kick-off Estimated Timeline: 1 month Milestone 2 : Complete Smart Contract Development and Initial Audits Estimated Timeline: 3 months Milestone 3 : Launch Marketing Campaign and Community Engagement Initiatives Estimated Timeline: 2 months concurrent with development milestones Milestone 4 : Final Testing and Launch of Tournament Module Estimated Timeline: 2 months following development and audits Milestone 5 : Rollout Exclusive ApeCoin-Themed Sentinel Cards Estimated Timeline: 1 month post-tournament launch Milestone 6 : A roadshow to the top TCG conventions worldwide: Gen Con, PAX, Essen Spiel, San Diego Comic-Con & UK Games Expo & ongoing appearances and engagements at relevant web 3 events Estimated Timeline: 9 months Total Estimated Time: 18 months Overall Cost: We are seeking a funding grant of TBD USD paid in APE to cover the following expenses: Tournament Architecture, Development and Apechain Integration (est. 50 %): We will work with our team of internal developers and our development partners to create, implement, and maintain the programming needed to properly run the tournaments and distribute prizes on-chain, deliver value to holders, etc. Branding, Design and Artwork (est. 10 %): Commissioning skilled artists and animators to create captivating ApeCoin-themed sentinel cards and integrating ApeCoin branding into the tournament brand and visual identity. Working with an agency to brand the MegaForce Sentinel Card Game on ApeChain for best results in the web 3 market and the web 2 TCG market that currently boasts hundreds of millions of users and over 6 billion dollars in worldwide revenue annually. Marketing and Promotion (est. 15 %): Allocating significant resources to market the game, tournaments and the ApeChain dApp to a broad gaming audience through PR, Content Strategy and social Media Strategy/Management. Tournament Prizes (est. 10 %): Setting aside ApeCoin amounts as tournament prizes to attract players and encourage participation. Roadshow & Sponsorships (est. 15 %): work with event planners and coordinators to create a MegaForce & ApeChain co-branded experience, sponsorships & exposure designed to reach the TCG market and educate and onboard them. Detailed Cost Breakdown and Allocations by Ape Foundation: TBD allocated to developers for dedicated engineering resources for 9 months to develop Tournament Architecture, Game and Web app Development, Smart Contract development, and Apechain Integration ( 50 %): Project Manager ( 1 ) Smart Contract Developers ( 2 ) Frontend Developers ( 2 ) Backend Developers ( 2 ) QA Engineers ( 2 ) Tournament Live Support Engineer ( 1 ) TBD Allocated to Fragment Studios for Tournament Operations over 18 months ( 50 %) Project Manager ( 1 ) Design/Creative ( 2 ) Writer ( 1 ) Animations 2 D/ 3 D Video assets Branding/Advertising/Marketing Social Media Manager ( 1 ) Community Manager ( 1 ) Event Director ( 1 ) Community Tournament Moderator ( 1 ) Tournament Architecture Design Consultant ( 1 ) MegaForce Gaming Exhibitions Total Cost: TBD - to be paid in $APE Conclusion: An ApeCoin partnership for the MegaForce Sentinel On Chain Card Game represents a remarkable opportunity to expand the utility and value of our token. By using our casual card game and advisory relationship with Richard Garfield and George Elias, one of the masterminds behind the MTG organized play strategy, to market to gamers who might currently not be interested in web 3 gaming we can expand not only the holder base of ApeCoin but the audience of web 3 gaming in general. Further, by offering exclusive ApeCoin-themed sentinel cards and establishing ApeCoin as the primary token for tournaments, we can create a mutually beneficial relationship with MegaForce Sentinels while providing tangible benefits to ApeCoin holders. With your support and funding, we are confident that this project will unlock new growth avenues and contribute significantly to the long-term success of ApeCoin. We kindly request the ApeCoin DAO Community to consider this proposal and grant the requested funding of TBD for the successful execution of this strategic integration. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: July 15, 2022, 12:37 p.m.
  Content: Thanks for checking in, Red - and thanks for the support! I believe I’m waiting for feedback from @river and following that feedback would look to implement any suggestions from the team. River – any estimation as to when that will occur? Thanks!
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: July 11, 2022, 11:52 p.m.
  Content: Hello DAO! I wanted to pop in and share two things that have transpired since the submission. (I figured it made sense to give this update and share where my head continues to be at, since the AIP is basically asking you all to entrust me to work for the community). First – every time I see or have IP discussions on twitter or in the various Discords I frequent, it further energizes me on this subject; and it further evidences how nice it would be to have this resource to direct people to - to learn more and find the answers to their questions. Fun Fact: the frequency of my stumbling into IP discussions has been on a very steady, strong rise. Second – I think Tropo had a spaces a few weeks about that was a Q&A of sorts on Apecoin and the DAO. Jokingly, I had suggested to him that if he could find out if it would be possible to somehow ensure that AIP- 69 went to vote as simply “AIP- 69 : Nice” so that a degen joke would be immortalized in the codex of the DAO. Well, there are mirthful gods at play, so the idea I submitted ended up being AIP- 69 . Disapproving looks cast at me by my wife aside, I think I might also have to edit the draft before final to include “Nice” as a subtitle. /endjoke Thanks for the feedback and I look forward to any additional suggestions or proposed edits. Thx! - MP (speaking of MP as my handle and web 3 persona – I’ve also considered fully doxxing myself and if anyone thinks that would be a good idea and help anyone feel better about the AIP, let me know. I’m actually already doxxed and if you search for my BAYC # 7073 , you should be able to see who I am - and my linkedin page shows a 25 year history in corporate media, with a history of solid results)
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: July 8, 2022, 3:18 p.m.
  Content: I’m really glad you love the idea. I see this as benefitting the ecosystem by improving the ecosystem through education in this area. If people are better versed in how to exercise their intellectual properties to the fullest, then it will only draw more attention to “the space” and I believe it will benefit the BAYC specifically, and as a result it will raise the profile of BAYC and as a result: $APE If we want the DAO to prosper and grow, benefitting everyone within the DAO, then whatever we can do within the space to improve onboarding and awareness should support, imo. I see this project as a sister project to Boring Security – which doesn’t directly benefit or promote the use of $Ape either – but aims to upgrade the experience, awareness and abilities of users within the space. I’m aiming to do the same.
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: June 17, 2022, 10:50 a.m.
  Content: This is a great idea and one I’ll take a look at. and see if it will fit within the initial scope & framework. My only concern is with how expansive and potentially resource consuming that marketplace might end up being. The AIP already includes an idea to create a vetted list of IP attorneys and others who could assist anyone with more complex deals than covered by the resources we would produce for general, free use. On the other hand, I would absolutely applaud any potential licensee who might come to seek a licensor through this resource – because by doing so, that licensee is essentially acknowledging their respect for an equitable agreement between both parties. I think whether formally carved out or not, this resource and it’s discord would be a place where ALL aspects of IP use are discussed, shared and analyzed – including opportunities. Thanks so much for your thoughts, Culturecodes!
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: June 16, 2022, 2:48 p.m.
  Content: I agree 1000 %. I am already at work crafting the formal AIP for this and doing research as to what exactly will be required to bring in the right folks to make this a gold standard project. My approach is rooted in a respect for the treasury and the DAO, and will make sure that the return on the potential investment in this project not only provides great value to the members of the DAO but also that every aspect of this project meets the high standard that’s already been set so far by Yuga & the DAO.
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: June 16, 2022, 2:06 p.m.
  Content: Thx for your enthusiasm and for sharing your concern, ASEC! I was hoping for exactly this kind of discourse. I share the concern and am working on that in the background right now. I have worked in the publishing industry for over 25 years and have worked extensively with IP holders (both original creator and licensor-types). While I bring a level or awareness and know-how, at no point do I dare present myself as an expert in the area and am currently reaching out to very successful creators whom I have a pre-existing relationship with – and surveying them to identify some potential candidates to do this work – so I can achieve the following in advance of the formal AIP proposal: –gauge the interest of these top references who hav worked with some very established and successful intellectual properties –discover what questions/comment/concerns they might have about this project –understand a realistic budget to put against the level of work required to make this a success for the community. thx again!
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• AIP-69: Fund the creation of an IP resource for BAYC/MAYC holders & community at large - Ecosystem Fund Allocation by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: June 15, 2022, 11:05 a.m.
  Content: Category: Ecosystem Fund Allocation Author: @mistaken_president ABSTRACT This document outlines the BORING IP Mission statement and alignment with the greater BAYC/MAYC and NFT community. As ARTNews covered back in March (Bored Ape Yacht Club Company Buys CryptoPunks – ARTnews.com), “IP rights to NFT projects may not immediately seem all that valuable, but people are finding ways to create derivative projects. Mila Kunis and Reese Witherspoon both are launching TV shows using NFTs projects whose rights they acquired.” …and we’ve seen Seth Green build a project around his NFT ownership, in addition to seeing numerous other apes take their IP and build with it. Corporations such as Jaritos, Adidas, Snapple and others have acquired apes and the IP and are in an ongoing process to exploit the IP in various ways. MOTIVATION Ever since apeing in as a MAYC in November 2022 and working my way towards acquiring an ape (which was reached on Jan 4 , 2022 ), I have been taken with the branding component of ape ownership. Not only are apes branded as members of the Bored & Mutant Ape Yacht Club, they themselves have specific identities that can be flexed and enhanced by the owner – either by themselves or in collaboration with others. I, myself, have done not only simple brand enhancements, like producing stickers of my ape that I’ve distributed to the public through skate shops and local clothiers to expand visual awareness of both my ape and the BAYC/MAYC, but I have also contacted companies and arranged for my ape to appear both on a series of craft beer collaborations and secured the first ever appearance of a BAYC on the cover of a major studio comic book publication (Image Comics’ The Secret History of the War on Weed). Like many others, I have received inquiries over the use of my ape and in many of those discussions I have been grateful for my own experience with marketable IP and assessing the value of IP, and it has enabled me to stand my ground and ensure that any agreement involving the use of my ape is not a lopsided one nor out of step with Yuga IP allowances. Believing that many other apes (and just general holders of NFTs) do not have that same experience, I’ve grown increasingly concerned that inequitable agreements are being struck – not only to the disadvantage of the individual ape holder, but also to the community at large, since every agreement sets a standard – just like every ape sale impacts “the floor”. I believe that we can follow in the footsteps of Boring Security and create a program that provides qualified, expert education on aspects of Intellectual Property to apes and other NFT holders, which will not only benefit each educated holder but will also benefit the community at-large. RATIONALE Simply put, if someone fails to understand the motivations and potential downstream applications of someone seeking to enter into an agreement to use a holders’ IP, the holder might not enter into as favorable a deal as they might. Or, they might actually find themselves in a harmful situation. Without a real consideration of those downstream applications or unforeseen scenarios, a holder might find themselves either being taken advantage of or put in a negative legal situation down the road. When making an agreement with someone for use of an ape, are holders equipped with the knowledge to protect their asset? What if someone offers to 3 D render an ape and then creates a file that they might lay claim of ownership on because the agreement failed to clearly outline ownership of any and all produced assets? Such a scenario may do a disservice to the holder and the community, and we aim to remove as many potential pitfalls as possible through BORING IP. SPECIFICATIONS Leverage the services of an accredited, accomplished expert in IP law and negotiations to craft, adjust and implement a series of courses and forums to present IP educational materials and lectures with the end goal of establishing a turn-key, free-for-all knowledge base that will exist in its final form as a publication of all developed content. Establish an accessible Toolbox of items that can benefit holders including boilerplate agreements and contracts that can be used for simple instances of IP licensing. Social Media to conduct outreach, education, and participant recruitment Curated “Marketplace” - We intend to invite licensed IP lawyers and other related professionals to be thoroughly vetted and then made available for connection to interested parties for more complex or individualized Intellectual Property matters that are beyond the scope of the initial education we will seek to provide. STEPS TO IMPLEMENT After Funding is secured we plan to: Solidify an agreement with an expert in intellectual property law to join the project Work with the legal expert on fashioning the syllabus Establish a discord, work to populate it, work with established projects Upon completion of the syllabus and initial presentation, workshop the presentation - both on discord and at select NFT conference. The workshops are expected to yield additional directions to take future presentations and allow us to fill any gaps in the material. Aim towards having a final document that will be ready for publication and will be made available to other projects. Borrowing from the Boring Security AIP, “We [also] believe we will be able to create a self-sufficient Intellectual Property hub within a 6 - 9 month window. Billable hours and expenses will fund the creation of the hub and the creation of the Toolbox. Once up and running, we believe the hub will attract not only holders looking to find an education, resources and tools, but will also attract IP professionals looking to expand their skillsets, and also enthusiasts who will positively add to the general discourse. TIMELINE Roadmap and Milestones (each of the three Phases) Phase 1 (kickoff: upon funding) Summary: During phase 1 , the team will be setting up and launching a Discord server & twitter account. Working with the legal expert brough onto the project, the syllabus will be generated while the project manager will work towards recruiting someone to assist with moderation and setup within the project’s discord space. Outreach and pitch to established projects through multiple means will begin adn outreach to the community through appearing on twitter spaces and in other groups’ live chats or events within their own communities will occur to onboard folks and make them aware of what we’re up to. Milestones: IP forum/discord launch; Preliminary Syllabus; community engagement & outreach Create a place for anyone to gather for the promise of learning more about intellectual property (definitions, applications, case studies) Complete an initial investigation with interested users and established NFT communities to solicit feedback for what they would most like to see covered in the course materials In the background, craft and design a preliminary syllabus or lesson plan for community education - drawing both from our accredited professional’s experience & expertise and preliminary community feedback Continuously spread the word through various watering holes both within and outside of the space to encourage signing up for mailing lists, updates and joining discord with the intent to be a part of phase 2 and phase 3 . Establish the optimal team and organizational structure to achieve the goals of a long-lasting public utility Phase 2 Summary: “work it harder, make it better” :: After building out the original presentation, we’ll workshop it with people who have shown interest in the project. We’ll look to them to inform how effective the presentation is – and will carefully keep tabs on what question might be asked and what interests in the material covered (or not covered) there may be. We will use this feedback and information to hone the presentation and will make sure the presentation is given to different groups of people within this community so that the sample size has various backgrounds and interests. Milestones: Curate Content, Go public, Smart Contract Review, More volunteers Run workshop Take feedback from workshop to enhance and modify presentation/workshop Repeat Phase 3 Summary: Publication of fully formed materials; establishing a turnkey resource Milestones: Completion; sustainability; evolution Using the foundation developed in Phase 1 that has been enhanced by the learnings of Phase 2 , arrange a dedicated section of the discord where a final presentation of the lesson plan/syllabus is housed for anyone to view. The final publication will include a roll call acknowledgement of each individual and each project that contributes in the various phases of development, through suggestion, sharing of concerns and participation in workshops. Explore taking the published materials and making them available to existing and new projects so that they might further spread the education and the summaries. Consider scope beyond this initial AIP. At no point can anyone really publish what claims to be the final, definitive word on IP as usage and agreements not only differ from territory to territory but court filings and decisions can also dramatically alter the landscape. This AIP intends to provide as much relevant information and details to help any collector or user in the space to come away knowing more about IP rights and usage than before their discovering BORING IP and the final, published primer, resources and toolkits. Transparent sharing of all 3 phases of expenditure and generated results in a separate publication, along with reimbursement to the DAO of any surplus from initial disbursement. It is believed that during implementation of this AIP, a number of extremely relevant directions, topics and debates will likely inform possible extensions into additional phases beyond these first 3 . OVERALL COST The initial ask from the DAO is 75 , 000 $ape, but BORING IP understands that volatility in the marketplace might cause FMV (fair market value) of the allocation to fluctuate. An understanding of these fluctuations and a desire to be fair, faithful and respectful of the DAO leads me to suggest the following: Disbursements and payments will be made against FMV of Apecoin against FMV of services at time of transaction. In the event we have achieved our goals and a rise in the valuation of Apecoin has resulted in a surplus of the disbursement, any and all surplus will be returned to the DAO, backed up by a thorough accounting of all payments made using the disbursement. Conversely, one of the greatest risks that I see that could impact the project would be a devaluation of Apecoin that would put the allocation for legal services at risk. I consider all other disbursements to be adjustable against increase/decrease in value, but the legal one is going to be non-negotiable. For this reason, I believe the contract with the legal partner on this project might require a significant portion of the fee to be paid in advance to ensure any devaluation wouldn’t harm the most important component of the initiative. In any event, the accounting and transactions of BORING IP will be meticulously kept and in the spirit of greatest transparency, the accounting will be shared with the DAO at regular intervals and will also be furnished upon request by the DAO, should a request be made outside of those regular intervals. COST BREAKDOWN: The following costs project 6 months to complete the project and have been determined based on an APECOIN price of $ 6 . 6 . Project Manager (self): 14 , 425 $APE - estimating 18 hours spent weekly across 6 months on the project. Legal fees: 48 , 075 $APE spread across 6 months - estimating 105 - 110 hours per month at a rate of 75 $APE per hour. [The typical lawyer in New York charges between $ 122 USD and $ 485 USD per hour. Costs vary depending on the type of lawyer, so review our lawyer rates table to find out the average cost to hire an attorney in New York. How much does a lawyer charge in New York? ( 2021 ) | Clio] I am estimating on the higher end for legal, because what we’re asking is for the lawyer and/or firm who will work with us to be working for a group or organization, not an individual, so I anticipate having to pay a premium rate. Miscellaneous fees: 12 , 500 $APE - total on the project, which will be utilized to assist with the discord, possible travel plans (NFT SF), assist with design of the finished materials and assist in marketing and promotion of its existence. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Because of the level of trust and support that I am asking the DAO to place in me, it’s only fair to provide additional details on who I am and what experience I bring to this task. My name is Jeff Boison and I have spent 25 years in the publishing industry, most recently as an executive at both DC Comics and Image Comics for the past 10 years. Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jboison/ Having spent the last 7 years at Image, and the 7 years before that at DC Comics (which included the heavily creator-focused Vertigo Comics), I am passionate about creators’ rights SPECIFICALLY as it pertains to their Intellectual Property and the various uses and licensings surrounding those rights. The current CEO of Penguin Random House gave me the following recommendation: “I worked with Jeff over a long period of time, both in the Random House Sales department and in the Audio publishing group. In both capacities, Jeff proved himself time and again to be astute at assessing the marketplace, devising a strategy for marketing our category, and executing that strategy through great teamwork. I recommend him without hesitation.”
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• Starting the foundation together by mistaken_president - No Role
  Posted on: March 23, 2022, 7:27 p.m.
  Content: Agreed - it’s been exciting up to and including this point, but the work (and fun) has only just begun. Here we go into the great unknown!
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