[Video Disruptors Grant]: wagmi fund x live peer

abhisheknaiidu commented 11 months ago

Please describe your project. Start with the need or problem you are trying to solve with this project. Describe why your solution is going to adequately solve this problem.

wagmi fund aims to address the lack of direct support and engagement between creators and fans, it is a crowdfunding platform designed to bridge the gap between creators and their fans, built on top of lens protocol. at its core, wagmi fund offers an innovative way for artists, musicians, and other creatives to gain financial backing for their work.

this isn’t just a fundraising platform - it's a community builder, a way to foster a genuine connection between creators and supporters.

currently there is no crowdfunding platform app in the Lens ecosystem. We believe combining wagmi fund’s crowdfunding features with Livepeer’s streaming capabilities will offer a unique and holistic solution for artists and their audiences in the digital space.

Link to public GitHub repo (if applicable)

https://github.com/wagmifund/wagmifund

Link to demo website (if applicable)

https://www.wagmi.fund/

Please describe in more detail why this proposal is valuable for the Livepeer ecosystem

this proposal is valuable to the Livepeer ecosystem for multiple reasons:

we've around ~75k page views and around ~9-10k users onboarding and creating profiles monthly, this can serve as prominent showcase of Livepeer's capabilities, inspiring other platforms and developers to explore similar integrations.
this integration of Livepeer within wagmi fund introduces creators to innovative monetization opportunities, through crowdfunding videos and streams, live streaming, creators can diversify their income streams while enhancing audience engagement.
as wagmi fund becomes a hotspot for real-time, interactive platform, we anticipate a surge in creator adoption. This influx will not only bolster wagmi fund’s ecosystem but will also expose a broader audience to Livepeer's robust live streaming capabilities.

Please describe in details what your final deliverable for this project will be.

our final project will make wagmi fund way cooler by adding some awesome features from Livepeer. Here’s what we're planning to have:

videos for all: We’ll have a new section where you can watch videos from all creators, which will be served by Livepeer VOD, all thanks to Livepeer’s video service.
crowdfunding with Livepeer: creators can use live videos and streams, powered by Livepeer, to showcase their projects and raise funds. it’s a dynamic way to share their story, connect with supporters, and get the backing they need to bring ideas to life.
live Streaming: creators can start live streams. this means real-time chats and fun, with audiences being part of the action as it happens.
subscribe or tip: fans can hit subscribe to support their favorite creators every month using Superfluid, or drop instant tips during live streams.
using Livepeer’s tools: Integrating Livepeer's innovative SDK to facilitate live video, audio, and chat. this will enable top-quality live videos, audio, and chats.
live Spaces: imagine a place like Clubhouse, right on wagmi fund. creators and fans jump into live chats, making every moment interactive and full of life.

...

can discuss and jam more on this, there are tons in my mind!

Please break up your development work into a clear set of milestones

UI/UX design and creating a video section for creators, which will be powered by livepeer - $2,000
POC for the livepeer studio for live streaming and spaces - $3,000
building a platform for Live Streaming, Spaces and hire 2 developers and design for the platform - $10,000

Sum up the total requested budget across all milestones, and include that figure here. Also, please include a budget breakdown to specify how you are planning to spend these funds.

total: $15,000

breakdown by milestone:

milestone 1: $2,000 milestone 2: $3,000 milestone 3: $10,000

Specify your team's long-term plans to maintain this software and upgrade it over time

we have charted out a detailed two-year roadmap, with innovative features and enhancements aimed at elevating the Wagmi Fund experience. we're all in on making this project a succeed.

currently, we're also currently applying for a few accelerators, which will offer us mentorship, technical support, and even potential funding. this shows how serious and committed we are to making our project the best it can be and reach its full potential..

Please describe (in words) your team's relevant experience, and why you think you are the right team to build this project. You can cite your team's prior experience in similar domains, doing similar dev work, individual team members' backgrounds, etc.

I(myself) creator of wagmi fund, have been working in the web3 space for about two years. I’ve been hands-on with Lens since the beginning when it was still in the testing phase. I’ve also worked on other cool protocols and projects like Kwenta, Lenster, Polkadot, and Ricochet Protocol and many other.

this project was a hackathon winner at the ETH India hackathon under Lens Protocol. with the support of the hackathon prize money, a grant from Lens and a lil amount from Gitcoin grants, we have relentlessly advanced, refined, and maintained Wagmi Fund in production, underscoring our commitment and ability to optimize limited resources for maximal impact.

Who is your target user group? How do you plan on getting your users to use this?

our target user group is primarily the existing users of Lens, but we've plans on launching it for all users

for engagement and educating users about new features, we've built 1 framework - can discuss in depth over DM or call

How did you learn about the Livepeer Grants Program?

from Livepeer website

Was this project started at a hackathon or another web3 event? Which one?

yes, it started at ETH India'22, we were the winner under lens protocol

Do you consent to using "Powered by Livepeer" watermark on your application?

[X] Yes
[ ] No

hansy commented 11 months ago

Hi @abhisheknaiidu, thank you again for applying. Unfortunately at this time, the committee has decided not to fund this proposal. We encourage you, though, to keep building and apply again in the future with additional updates and growth!

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