ErinOCon
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1 year ago HI @mrnigelalford, thank you for your proposal and for your patience with our review. Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with a grant at this time. Wishing you the best as you continue to build!
Project Name: Docit - Filecoin Documentation Discord Bot
Proposal Category: Developer and data tooling
Individual or Entity Name: Individual
Proposer: @nigelalford
(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations: None
(Optional) Technical Sponsor: None
Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license?: Yes
Project Summary
The project aims to create a state-of-the-art Discord bot specifically for Filecoin, leveraging advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to allow users to query Filecoin's Github repositories, documentation, and related articles directly. The bot will serve as an interactive platform, addressing users' queries instantly and reducing the time taken to search manually across different platforms.
Impact
Filecoin, being a prominent decentralized storage system, has a vast amount of documentation and dispersed information across various platforms. For developers, miners, or even new users, sifting through this plethora of data can be daunting and time-consuming. The Discord bot will bridge this gap by providing instantaneous responses, enhancing user experience, and increasing community engagement. Not addressing this challenge might lead to potential barriers for newcomers, reduced community engagement, and a slower adoption rate. Successfully implementing this would mean a more streamlined, efficient, and interactive way of accessing vital Filecoin information.
Outcomes
The final deliverable will be an operational Discord bot that:
Success will be measured by:
Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies
The primary target audience for the bot includes Filecoin developers, miners, and new users. Given the established community around Filecoin, the initial promotion will focus on community forums, webinars, and other Filecoin-centric platforms. For onboarding, a series of tutorials, webinars, and community outreach programs will be conducted.
Development Roadmap
The project will span over 3 months with the following milestones:
Maintenance and Upgrade Plans
Post-deployment, we plan to continuously gather user feedback to refine the bot further. Regular updates will be rolled out to ensure the bot remains up-to-date with the latest Filecoin documentation. Additionally, potential expansions to other platforms beyond Discord will be considered based on demand.
Team
Team Members
Team Member LinkedIn Profiles
Team Website
https://docit.cc
Relevant Experience
Nigel Alford is a technologist and entrepreneur with a focus on decentralized solutions. In his previous venture, Nigel created a Tezos NFT marketplace for book authors. He has been deeply involved in various technical projects, from blockchains to digital maps, and is dedicated to minimizing technical barriers to start development and move faster into projects.
Team code repositories
Additional Information
There is a demo available to preview functionality, Happy to invite you to my test discord to preview it. The primary contact email for further discussions and grant agreements is ngalford@gmail.com.