Draft for Grant Proposal: Jupiter IRL Meetup (Proof of Concept Event)

[orhange]

Introduction

Our goal is to host a proof-of-concept Jupiter IRL meetup in Abuja. This event will showcase the effectiveness of in-person community building and onboarding strategies for the Jupiter ecosystem. By providing hands-on education and personalized engagement, we aim to attract active contributors to the DAO.

DAO Goals

This event addresses key issues such as the need for cohesive community building and the onboarding of active members. Rather than passive stakeholders who only vote for ASR, we want to attract individuals who will bring unique skills and long-term contributions to the Jupiter DAO.

This event aligns with the following C.A.R.E goals:

• Cohesion : Building a tight-knit community through face-to-face interactions.
• Activation : Encouraging active participation and long-term engagement with the DAO.
• Education : Educating attendees on the JupDAO, wallet creation, and security.

If successful, this event will act as a model for future meetups and potentially scale into a broader, 5-month series of events across Nigeria and beyond.

Our Team:

1. Orhange

A crypto degen with a background in Solana ecosystem development and productivity engineering. Has experience in attending and organizing crypto IRL events.
https://x.com/orhange_qgem

2. Lansa

A frontend developer and blockchain enthusiast, focused on educating and onboarding new members into the Jupiter ecosystem.
https://x.com/cryptlansa18

3. KingGrin:

Event planner with experience in community management, marketing, and branding, specializing in the Solana ecosystem.
https://x.com/King_grin

Success Metrics

The success of this event will be measured by:

• Attendance : Targeting 25 participants.
• Community Engagement : Number of new wallets/attendees joining the JupDAO & Discord, and active contributions.
• Social Media Impact : Number of X posts and shares generated from the event.

Cost

We are requesting the full distribution of the budget upfront due to the need to pay vendors for venue, catering, and services. This is necessary to secure resources and ensure the success of the event.

Budget for Proof-of-Concept Event :

• Venue : 250 USDC
• Merch : 150 USDC (20 attendees)
• Facilitator Compensation : 600 USDC (3 facilitators x 200 USDC)
• Camera Crew : 300 USDC (photos and video)
• Flex Budget : 100 USDC
• Entertainment : 375 USDC (25 participants)

Total Budget : 1,775 USDC

Scope

We are reducing the scope to a single event in Abuja. This proof-of-concept will serve as a demonstration for the CWG to evaluate the feasibility of scaling up to a 5-month trial with more cities, such as Lagos, added progressively based on the success of this first event.

Agenda for Jupiter IRL Proof-of-Concept Event

1. Opening & Welcome [10-15 mins]

• Facilitator 1: Orhange
  • Welcome participants, introduce the event, and share the purpose of the meetup.
  • Overview of Jupiter DAO, its mission, and what attendees can expect to gain from being part of the Jupiverse.
  • Ice-breaker activity to engage participants (e.g., introduce themselves, share their level of experience with crypto).

2. Introduction to Jupiter Ecosystem [20 mins]

• Facilitator 2: Lansa
  • Detailed presentation on the Jupiter ecosystem, including:
    • What JupDAO is and how it operates.
    • The significance of JUP tokens and how they’re used.
    • Key features of Jupiter Exchange and its impact on crypto.
  • Hands-on assistance for attendees to create wallets, understand basic wallet security, and explore Jupiter Exchange.

3. Engagement & Q&A [15 mins]

• Facilitator 3: KingGrin
  • Open Q&A session where participants can ask questions about Jupiter, crypto, or the event.
  • Facilitators rotate to provide personalized answers or assist in solving any setup issues (wallets, joining Discord, etc.).

4. Break & Refreshments [15 mins]

• Drinks and snacks are served. Participants can chat with facilitators, network with each other, and take photos.

5. Educational Segment [20-25 mins]

• Facilitator 1: Orhange
  • Explain important JUP acronyms and terms, such as:
    • PPP (Peer Pump Peer)
    • ASR, J4J, JWG, POAP
    • The significance of these terms in the Jupiverse and their benefits.
  • Discuss how to get involved in JupDAO and the importance of DAO governance and voting to earn ASR.

6. Interactive Activity: Join the JupDAO [15 mins]

• Facilitator 2: Lansa
  • Guide participants through joining the JupDAO Discord community.
  • Encourage them to explore channels and identify ways they can contribute.

7. Final Remarks & Closing [10 mins]

• Facilitator 3: KingGrin
  • Recap of the day’s highlights and encourage participants to stay engaged with the Jupiverse.
  • Encourage attendees to share their experience on X with a dedicated hashtag.
  • Share plans for potential follow-up events and ways to stay involved.
  • Group photo to end the event.

J4J

*please i will like to hear all your thoughts on this. * “PPP, CEF”

[southen_13]

Buddy, read through your stuff

Well put together fr, the bi-weekly would help make more peeps there to understand more of the jup eco

With you on this catdet🫡

[Irishcryptonic]

This is well put together to scale with the progress of a trial.

I think there is a ton of room for evolution of such a propsal and of a work group responsible for it down the line

I think some more detail around the details of training would be beneficial to the current proposal. A little more depth in how this training would be rolled out.

The team size may also need a review - more details around the breakdown of the potential teams size positions to be filled and such.

So far really well written though I personally would love to run such an event in ireland.

Irelands economy is primarily service based yet there isnt a whole lot of exposure to crypto Communities like ours and meetups like these would drastically increase onboarding efficiency. The potential to discuss and review the product in person will also boost the rate of Community feedback massively.

[Zat_El]

This is wonderful, it’d be a grate way to on board newbies ino the eco system.

[kinggrin]

This is a very good event plan and would be a very good avenue to educate more Africans and Nigerian youths about JUP dex and thereby helping more young people interact better with Solana blockchain and Jupiter exchange

[orhange]

And also the DEGENs in other ecosystems

[orhange]

you are the first to show interest from Ireland. Welcome, we would like to meet you on the discord.

1. For training. It will be online. On jup.eco. i have not discussed this with the team but i will bring it up today. what i was thinking is it should be a small question and answer and if you pass it means you know enough of the ecosystem to be a facilitator
2. For the team, what are your suggestions?

[Oplopuser]

Sounds like a good plan, but to be honest there are already a few of these going on in Solana, Superteam meetups, Solana allstars MonkeDAO meetups and more, It would probably make more sense (and cost less to the dao) to simply sponsor one or more of these meetups who already have an established name and group of people working on this.

[orhange]

I attend all these meetups and i know the agenda there. Firstly solana allstars is responsible for onboarding the next billion solana users, not cadets. Solana superteam is looking to onboard new solana developers, not cadets.

I think the Jupiter vision is clear, J4J. A JWG is focused on growing the Jupiter community and thats what we aiming at.

These groups you mentioned already have enough partnerships with backpack, solflare, decaf etc. If we give them this gig they wont be focused.

Lastly what about PPP? What about the J4J mentality? Its all about helping fellow cadets succeed in their personal, professional and all other aspects of life.

[Zeus.sol]

IRL events are very important. This will make a very good work group

[Oplopuser]

Based on your description of the events i still fail to see the difference with current events or what creating a new one would bring more. I dont see the difference between cadets and ambassadors from superteam or allstars. Maybe im missing something in the description though. Not a very expensive proposition in the end. But not sure the value it would bring to Jup or the DAO.

[orhange]

Thank you for your question and for taking the time to review our proposal. Let me address your concerns and highlight the unique value our IRL meetups will bring to the Jupiverse and the DAO.

1. Differentiation from Current Events:
   While there are various crypto events and ambassador programs like Superteam or Allstars, our IRL meetups are specifically tailored to foster a deep and organic connection with the Jupiverse. Here’s how our approach differs:

   • Focused Agenda: Our events are designed to provide an in-depth education on the JupDAO, Jupiter Exchange, and the broader Jupiverse ecosystem. The focus is not on general Solana knowledge, but specifically on onboarding attendees to the Jupiverse.
   • Hands-On Guidance: We emphasize personalized, hands-on assistance. For example, we will help attendees create wallets, understand security measures, and join the JupDAO Discord. This level of individualized attention ensures that each attendee leaves with practical knowledge and a sense of belonging.
   • Community Building: By starting small and focusing on quality interactions, we aim to build a tight-knit community of Jupiverse enthusiasts who are genuinely engaged and motivated to contribute.

2. Unique Role of Cadets:
   Cadets in our program will act as local ambassadors with a deep understanding of the Jupiverse. Unlike general ambassadors from other programs, our cadets will:

   • Host Regular Events: Facilitate bi-weekly meetups that maintain consistent engagement with the community.
   • Provide Ongoing Support: Serve as a continuous point of contact for new members, helping them navigate the ecosystem and stay active within the community.
   • Foster Local Networks: Build and nurture local crypto communities that are specifically aligned with the goals of the Jupiverse.

3. Value to J.U.P and the DAO:

   • Increased Engagement: Regular IRL meetups will drive sustained engagement and participation in the Jupiverse, leading to a more vibrant and active community.
   • Targeted Onboarding: By focusing on quality onboarding experiences, we ensure that new members are well-informed and more likely to contribute meaningfully to the DAO.
   • Data and Feedback: The trial phase will provide valuable data and feedback on what works best for onboarding and engagement, helping to refine and optimize our approach for broader adoption.

4. Cost-Effectiveness:
   Our proposal is designed to be cost-effective while maximizing impact. The budget is carefully planned to cover essential expenses, ensuring that each dollar spent contributes directly to building and strengthening the community.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that both Superteam and Allstars are under the Solana Foundation, yet they operate separately with their own distinct IRL events. This raises an important question: Why did the Solana Foundation not merge these events, despite both being IRL initiatives? This suggests that even within a unified ecosystem, there is value in having diverse and specialized approaches to community engagement.

While the concept of IRL meetups and ambassador programs is not new, our tailored approach, focused on the Jupiverse and delivered through well-prepared cadets, sets us apart. We believe that this targeted strategy will bring significant value to the J.U.P and the JUPDAO by creating a dedicated and engaged community.

Thank you for your consideration. We are confident that with your support, we can make a substantial impact. Hope you will be at the Weekly CWG office hours come Monday so we can discuss further.

[southen_13]

Word!, we not just out for the Solana community at large we here for catdet!!

[kinggrin]

It’s important to note that a deliberate and strategic implementation of IRL initiative can help to create a more sustainable ecosystem by bringing more active user into the JUP ecosystem thereby making Jupiter Exchange a GO-TO Dex on the Solana blockchain

[Irishcryptonic]

I see your point.

This is not being done from the point of view of bringing users to Solana.

This doesn’t claim to achieve and increase in developer Interest.

This is to onboard more every day regular users to Jupiter community specifically Spreading the message not just of the product and not just of the Road map or ASR, but to spread the PPP,CEF and J4J message!

Your main focus is community adoption and participation, which will subsequently increase all other faucets of the Jupiter Ecosystems mentioned above.

Beautiful! J4J!

[Irishcryptonic]

It seems an answer to the team question wasn’t needed in the end you seem to have cleaned up the structure with the new team listing. This is perfect now for trial in my opinion and can serve as a good evaluation of future Ambassador Events such as these!

[D3UC3]

All of it sounds like a great starting point in the right direction. Looking forward to the final draft & proposal. What locations will these IRL meetups take place?

[orhange]

Thank you for the support! We’re looking forward to refining our proposal with feedback, starting from today’s CWG office hours. The trial phase will have IRL meetups in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja and Port Harcourt. Both cities have vibrant crypto networks, making them ideal for our initial events. Stay tuned for the final draft!

[Aro]

This is really exciting. Doesn’t matter if the proposal is supported or not we should definitely have meetups organized by catdets. It also sounds like a great opportunity to onboard other crypto enthusiasts. Will come out to whatever states you guys meet in and help in any way I can.

[D3UC3]

Awesome thanks for the fast feedback glad to hear the expansion is starting in well established crypto countries