The SWARM After TownHall - Discover the Power of Community!

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Core Swarm

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

coreswarm@gmail.com

Additional applicants

Caué Chianca

Livia Corcino

Peter Wolcott

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.” .

This event is a waterfall collaboration between Catalyst Swarm and Cardano projects and institutions. 

While the facilitation of the After Town Hall mechanism is within the capacity of the After Town Hall Team & Catalyst Swarm, the value to the broader community is dependant on the continued participation of the Cardano Community.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.”

Project will be fully open source.

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

Events

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our solution addresses the lack of open community spaces for the Cardano community to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. By enhancing the weekly After Town Hall community event, we provide a unique platform for developers, enthusiasts, and ADA holders to interact and collaborate. This fosters the exchange of ideas, facilitates networking, and promotes partnerships within the Cardano community.

To measure the impact of our solution, we will track attendance, diversity of participants, collaborations initiated, and gather feedback from the community. Our solution empowers individuals, strengthens partnerships, and propels innovation forward in the blockchain landscape.

The community-led weekly After Town Hall runs open spaces for community members to present, discuss, explore and collaborate on ideas and projects since June 2021. Since then, sometimes funded, sometimes not, we are organizing and facilitating the after town hall spaces. The after town hall is a fully open and community driven initiative where everyone can sign up their own rooms, and have a space for individual use such as discussions, presentations, workshops and other formats. 

Till date, we hosted 95 After Town Halls, over more than 2 years. Tho, Fund 9 did not endorse our ambitions to further build out the After Town Hall and with the pause of the Catalyst over 6 months we still took our sleeves up and hosted the events voluntarily. 

This Proposal aims to enable resources to reward the After Town Hall operators, Caué & Peter for their work and to ensure that the After Town Hall has not to rely on volunteer engagement.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Our proposed solution addresses the challenge of building a community-owned open-source ecosystem that promotes community building, networking, and provides a safe space for Cardano developers to engage and interact. By enhancing the weekly After Town Hall event, we create a platform where developers, enthusiasts, and ADA holders can come together to connect, collaborate, and share ideas, fostering a sense of community and collective growth within the Cardano ecosystem.

~ Shared Outputs of this Proposal ~

• Community building: The After Town Hall event fosters a strong sense of community, allowing developers to connect, collaborate, and form partnerships, strengthening community bonds within Cardano.

• Networking opportunities: The enhanced event provides networking opportunities for developers, enthusiasts, and ADA holders, facilitating idea exchange, learning, and collaboration, leading to increased innovation and growth.

• Knowledge sharing and learning: The event serves also as an educational platform, enabling developers to share expertise, present projects, and enhance understanding of Cardano's technology and ecosystem.

• Safe and supportive environment: The event prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive space, encouraging open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and constructive feedback, facilitating idea expression, guidance seeking, and collaboration.

• Strengthening the Cardano ecosystem: The event contributes to the overall strength and growth of Cardano by engaging new developers, enthusiasts, and ADA holders, expanding the community and fostering a vibrant ecosystem.

The benefits of our solution extend to the entire Cardano community. Developers can find collaborators, enthusiasts gain opportunities to learn and contribute, and the community can discover new projects and shape the future of Cardano. By strengthening the ecosystem, we foster innovation, increase participation, and drive the growth of Cardano as a leading blockchain platform.

The event format is completely open sourced and copyable by anyone. 

Here is a link to the After Town Hall Playbook, its contents describe history that led to the events’ initiation and the operational mechanism.

https://bit.ly/SwarmATHPlaybook

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

We intend to measure the success of our project through a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics that reflect the benefits it brings to the Cardano ecosystem. While some metrics may be challenging to quantify precisely, we will focus on the following indicators:

• Attendance & Engagement: We will measure the number of attendees at the enhanced After Town Hall event as an indicator of community participation and engagement. Additionally, we will assess the level of interaction and participation during the event, including the number of questions asked, ideas shared, and collaborations initiated.

• Collaborations & Projects: We will track the number of collaborations and projects that are initiated or developed as a direct result of connections made at the After Town Hall event. This metric will demonstrate the effectiveness of our solution in fostering collaboration and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem.

• Community Feedback & Opinions: We will gather qualitative feedback from participants to gauge their opinions and satisfaction with the enhanced community event. This feedback will provide valuable insights into the perceived value of the event, areas for improvement, and overall community sentiment.

• Community Growth: We will monitor the growth of the Cardano community by tracking the increase in new participants, such as developers, enthusiasts, and stakeholders, who join the ecosystem after attending the After Town Hall event. This metric will reflect the success of our project in attracting and retaining community members.

The measures we have chosen are realistic because they align with the nature of the project and can be reasonably tracked and assessed. While we acknowledge that some impacts, such as long-term productivity and growth, may be challenging to measure accurately within a short timeframe, we believe that the combination of quantitative indicators and qualitative feedback will provide a comprehensive assessment of the project's success.

In both the short and long term, the innovation brought by our project will positively affect Cardano's productivity and growth. In the short term, the enhanced After Town Hall event will foster immediate community engagement, collaboration, and idea exchange, which can lead to the development of new projects and solutions. This increased productivity will contribute to the growth of the Cardano ecosystem.

In the long term, the strengthened community connections and partnerships formed through the After Town Hall event will continue to drive productivity and innovation. The event will become a staple in the Cardano community, attracting more participants and facilitating ongoing collaboration. This sustained productivity and growth will have a compounding effect on the Cardano ecosystem, solidifying its position as a leading platform for blockchain development and adoption.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

We have comprehensive plans to share the outputs and results of our project to ensure maximum visibility and dissemination of the impact achieved. Our approach includes the following strategies:

• Documentation & Reports: We will prepare detailed documentation and reports that capture the key findings, insights, and outcomes of the enhanced After Town Hall event. These documents will be shared with the Cardano community, project stakeholders, and relevant organizations within the blockchain and open-source communities. A weekly report will be prepared and will be 100% available for any member of the community to verify that the project is going as planned and stay abreast of updates. This report will be made available on our channels, such as Telegram.

• Online Platforms: We will leverage various online platforms to share the outputs and impact of our project. This includes publishing articles, blog posts, and case studies on relevant websites, forums, and social media channels. We will actively engage with the Cardano community through these platforms, encouraging discussions, feedback, and sharing of experiences.

• Presentations & Events: We will participate in relevant conferences, meetups, and events to present our project's results and impact. This will provide an opportunity to reach a broader audience and engage with stakeholders, developers, and enthusiasts who can benefit from the outcomes of our project.

• Collaborative Networks: We will actively collaborate with other projects, initiatives, and organizations within the Cardano ecosystem to share our project's outputs. This includes partnering with community-driven platforms, developer communities, and educational institutions to promote the benefits and opportunities that arise as a result of our completed project.

• Research & Development: We will use the results generated from our project as a foundation for further research and development activities. The insights gained, lessons learned, and best practices identified will inform future initiatives aimed at enhancing community collaboration, event organization, and ecosystem growth. These results will be shared with the Cardano Foundation, IOG, and other relevant entities to contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.

By implementing these plans, we aim to spread the outputs and impact of our project over a reasonable timescale. We will ensure that the information reaches the intended audience, including the Cardano community, developers, stakeholders, and potential collaborators. By sharing our project's outputs and opportunities, we strive to inspire further innovation, collaboration, and growth within the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Our project has the capability to deliver with high levels of trust and accountability, thanks to our existing capabilities and the support of trusted entities such as the Treasury Guild and Catalyst Swarm. The Treasury Guild, a well-established and trusted initiative, will handle the funds allocated to our project, ensuring responsible management and transparency.

See Treasury Guild website: https://treasuryguild.com/ 

With a proven track record of successfully managing funds, the Treasury Guild brings reliability and expertise to our project. Additionally, our team's experience in delivering 95 events to the community has built trust and engagement. We have established a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and transparent communication.

To further ensure accountability, we follow a clear process that includes maintaining accurate financial records, conducting regular audits, and providing detailed reports on fund allocation and expenditure. By involving the Catalyst Swarm, a trusted body in the ecosystem, we enhance the credibility and oversight of our project.

See Catalyst Swarm After Town Hall Playbook: https://bit.ly/SwarmATHPlaybook 

Overall, our existing capabilities, combined with the support of the Treasury Guild and Catalyst Swarm, position us as the best-suited team to deliver this project with a high level of consistency and accountability. We remain committed to upholding these principles and maintaining the community's confidence in our work.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main goals for our project are as follows:

Goal 1

• Enhance the After Town Hall community event to continually provide a safe and lively environment for you to explore the highest potential of human collaboration.

To validate the feasibility of achieving this goal, we will:

• Collect sign ups and announce in ATH each week
• Host collaborative spaces and foster respectful communication
• Upload testimonials and success stories from developers who benefited from the event (See Catalyst Swarm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@catalystswarm.
• Encourage feedback and facilitate sessions to gauge community interest and expectations.
• Collect qualitative feedback from community members regarding the value they gained from the event.

Goal 2 

Foster a stronger sense of community and connection among Cardano enthusiasts.

To validate the feasibility of achieving this goal, we will:

• Evaluate community sentiment through sentiment analysis of social media discussions and online forums
• Monitor the growth of online communities and forums dedicated to Cardano-related discussions
• Collect feedback from participants on their sense of belonging and connection with the Cardano community

Goal 3 

Increase the number of community members actively participating in the Cardano ecosystem.

To validate the feasibility of achieving this goal, we will:

• Monitor the growth in the number of participants attending the event over time.
• Analyze user engagement metrics such as active participation, quantity of uploaded room recordings, and project events spotlit in our weekly announcement.
• Conduct post-event surveys to assess the impact on community involvement and identify any barriers or challenges faced by participants.

In terms of implementation, we will leverage existing event management platforms and tools to organize and host the After Town Hall community event. This may include utilizing platforms like Discord, Zoom, or other collaboration tools to facilitate online interactions. We will also collaborate with relevant community groups, including the Cardano Foundation and ecosystem partners, to promote the event and ensure its success.

See After Town Hall Pipeline: https://bit.ly/ATH-Pipeline

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Observation note: the project is of continuous development, the work will be carried out in the same way over the months, seeking to improve the integration between the community and the current projects of our blockchain. That said, the milestones are similar in that activity and deliverables are continuous.

~ Milestone1 ~ 

Timeline: 3 months (months 1, 2, 3)

• Continuous ATH IMPROVEMENT
• 4 ATH events/month - Total: 12 ATH events
• Announcements and Breakout rooms recording that are sent to ‘coreswarm@gmail.com’ uploaded to Youtube Channel
• Updated documentation

~ Milestone 2 ~

Timeline: 3 months (months 4, 5, 6)

• Continuous ATH IMPROVEMENT
• 4 ATH events/month - Total: 12 ATH events
• Announcements and Breakout rooms recording that are sent to ‘coreswarm@gmail.com’ uploaded to Youtube Channel
• Updated documentation

~ Milestone 3 ~

Timeline: 3 months (months 7, 8, 9)

• Continuous ATH IMPROVEMENT
• 4 ATH events/mont - Total: 12 ATH events
• Announcements and Breakout rooms recording that are sent to ‘coreswarm@gmail.com’ uploaded to Youtube Channel
• Updated documentation

~ Milestone Final ~

Timeline: 3 months (months 10, 11, 12)

• Continuous ATH IMPROVEMENT
• 4 ATH events/month - Total: 12 ATH events
• Announcements and Breakout rooms recording that are sent to ‘coreswarm@gmail.com’ uploaded to Youtube Channel
• Updated documentation

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Breakout Rooms Recording Upload

• Deliverable: Recorded sessions from the breakout rooms during the ATH event.
• Output: Uploaded recordings sent to ‘coreswarm@gmail.com’ of the breakout room sessions for participants to access and review.
• Intended Outcome: Documentation and Exposure

Announcement Upload:

• Deliverable: Updated announcements, news, or updates relevant to the Cardano ecosystem.
• Output: Uploaded announcement materials on the designated platforms or channels.
• Intended Outcome: Timely dissemination of important information to the Cardano community during the ATH event.

Documentation (After TownHall Pipeline):

See After Town Hall Pipeline: https://bit.ly/ATH-Pipeline 

• Deliverable: Comprehensive documentation capturing key insights, discussions, and outcomes from the ATH event.
• Output: Documented summary of the ATH event, including hosts, cohosts, room title, room description
• Intended Outcome: Preservation of knowledge, easy reference, and sharing of information generated during the ATH event.

Slides for Each Week's Announcement:

See: https://bit.ly/ATH-Deck-History

See: https://swarm-press.github.io/swarm-ath-slides/ 

• Deliverable: Presentation slides containing relevant information, updates, or announcements for each week's ATH event. Submitted to IOG Catalyst Team for inclusion in the weekly Town Hall deck.

(See Project Catalyst Announcement Channel for all Town Hall decks: https://t.me/cardanocatalyst 

• Output: Uploaded slides for participants to follow along during the event.
• Intended Outcome: Clear and structured presentation of information during the Town Hall & ATH event for effective communication.

Weekly Event Coordination:

• Deliverable: Organized and coordinated weekly ATH events.
• Output: Smooth execution and facilitation of the ATH event, ensuring seamless transitions between segments and sessions.
• Intended Outcome: Engaging and well-managed events that provide a valuable experience for participants.

Continuous Hosting and Community Support

• Deliverable: Ongoing support and assistance to event hosts and community members throughout the ATH event.
• Output: Prompt responses to inquiries, technical issues, or general assistance needed during the event.
• Intended Outcome: Enhanced participant experience, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment during the ATH event.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Catalyst Swarm Team Project Delivery Incentive

13.240 ADA/month

Treasury Guild Services

17000 ADA/6 months

Per Month: 16.073 ADA

Per Milestone: 48.219 ADA

Total Proposal Budget: 192.876 ADA

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the project represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem in several ways:

• Enhanced Community Engagement: The project aims to provide an open and inclusive platform for the Cardano community to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. The After Town Hall events promote community engagement, which is essential for the growth and success of the Cardano ecosystem.

• Networking & Collaboration Opportunities: The project facilitates networking and collaboration among developers, enthusiasts, and ADA holders. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the project fosters innovation and the development of new projects within the Cardano ecosystem.

• Knowledge Sharing & Learning: The After Town Hall events serve as educational platforms, allowing participants to share knowledge, present projects, and enhance their understanding of Cardano's technology and ecosystem. This knowledge sharing contributes to the overall growth and maturity of the Cardano community.

• Strengthening the Cardano Ecosystem: By supporting the After Town Hall events, the project strengthens the Cardano ecosystem as a whole. It creates a sense of community, encourages active participation, and attracts new developers and enthusiasts to the ecosystem. This, in turn, drives innovation, increases participation, and ultimately contributes to the growth and success of Cardano as a leading blockchain platform.

Considering the impact and benefits that the project brings to the Cardano ecosystem, the cost represents a valuable investment in fostering community engagement, collaboration, and innovation within the ecosystem.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept