Next Step Microgrant: Founder, 0xFreePlay

[0xFreePlay]

0xFreeplay: Empowering Creators with Decentralized Video Storage on Filecoin (GitHub Proposal)

Project Title: 0xFreeplay - Leveraging Filecoin for Secure and Permanent Creator Content Storage

Project Lead: [Oluwafemi Olokode]

Project Summary:

0xFreeplay is a revolutionary video streaming platform built on the blockchain, empowering creators with direct monetization and community engagement. We propose integrating Filecoin, a decentralized storage network, to offer creators a secure, permanent, and cost-effective solution for storing their video content.

Problem:

• Centralized video storage platforms often have high costs, limited control for creators, and potential censorship risks.

Solution:

By integrating Filecoin, 0xFreeplay offers creators:

• Decentralized Storage: Videos are stored across a global network of independent storage providers, eliminating reliance on centralized servers and censorship concerns.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Filecoin leverages a robust economic model, potentially offering lower storage costs compared to traditional platforms.
• Permanence: Filecoin incentivizes storage providers to ensure data availability for extended periods, guaranteeing long-term accessibility for creators' content.

Integration Plan:

• Develop a secure and efficient Filecoin integration within the 0xFreeplay platform.
• Allow creators to seamlessly choose Filecoin for video storage during the upload process.
• Implement functionalities for managing stored content on Filecoin from the 0xFreeplay platform.

Benefits for Filecoin:

• Increased Network Usage: 0xFreeplay can significantly contribute to Filecoin's storage capacity utilization and overall network growth.
• New User Base: Attracts creators and viewers within the video streaming space to the Filecoin ecosystem.
• Enhanced Use Case: Demonstrates Filecoin's value proposition for real-world applications within the creative economy.

Call to Action:

We propose collaborating with the Filecoin community to explore the technical and economic feasibility of this integration. We are open to exploring various collaboration models, including:

• Grant Funding: Requesting a grant from Filecoin to support the development and implementation of the Filecoin integration within 0xFreeplay.
• Technical Support: Seeking guidance and collaboration from Filecoin developers to ensure a smooth and secure integration process.
• Ecosystem Partnership: Exploring broader partnership opportunities to promote Filecoin storage solutions within the 0xFreeplay platform and the creator community we serve.

Next Steps:

• We are committed to open-source development and will share the codebase for the Filecoin integration on GitHub upon completion.
• We will actively engage with the Filecoin community, seeking feedback and collaborating on the project's ongoing development.

Conclusion:

By integrating Filecoin, 0xFreeplay empowers creators with a secure and permanent storage solution for their valuable content. This collaboration fosters innovation within both ecosystems, promoting decentralized video streaming and the future of content ownership within the Web3 space.

We look forward to collaborating with the Filecoin community to bring this vision to life!

[ErinOCon]

Hi @0xFreePlay, thank you for your proposal. The microgrant program is not open to new applications at the moment, but please feel welcome to review our Open Grant program criteria.

If you have any questions, you can reach our team at grants@fil.org.