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LATAM's untapped potential as one of the world's largest developer regions remains unrealized due to limited resources for localized onboarding.
This is the total amount allocated to LATAM: The Land of the Builders. 2 out of 4 milestones are completed.
1/4
Organizing, Content Creation and Promotion
Cost: ₳ 26,910
Delivery: Month 1 - Apr 2024
2/4
Execution of the Cardano Builder Bootcamps
Cost: ₳ 26,910
Delivery: Month 2 - May 2024
3/4
Building on Cardano Workshops
Cost: ₳ 22,425
Delivery: Month 4 - Jul 2024
4/4
Catayst Builders Competition, Project oboarding to Catalyst and Reporting
Cost: ₳ 13,455
Delivery: Month 5 - Aug 2024
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We will host a series of six impactful events in LatinAmerica, with the objective of onboarding a new wave of builders into the Cardano Ecosystem
No dependencies.
All project outputs, including information, analytics, and processes, will be made public to the Cardano community. We are committed to ensuring transparency and sharing our project's resources with the community.
The core problem we aim to address revolves around the lack of localized onboarding resources and knowledge about Cardano in the Latin American region. Latin America, one of the world's largest developer hubs, is yet to fully embrace the possibilities that the Cardano ecosystem offers. This issue is primarily rooted in the absence of accessible guidance, educational materials, and engagement opportunities tailored to the region.
Our solution is to create a comprehensive and dynamic six-month initiative designed to empower builders and innovators within Latin America to seamlessly onboard into the Cardano community. We believe that by focusing on builders, we can stimulate innovation and foster a thriving ecosystem within the region. This Effort will be carried out in 2 LATAM countries simultaneously, Argentina and Colombia.
Here's how we plan to achieve this:
What makes our solution unique is its concentrated effort on localizing the onboarding process for Latin American builders. By addressing the specific needs of this region, we aim to create a self-sustaining ecosystem of builders who can contribute to Cardano's growth and development. The project's beneficiaries include aspiring builders, developers, and innovators in Latin America who will gain the knowledge and resources needed to actively participate in the Cardano community.
This initiative is crucial to Cardano because it unlocks the immense potential of Latin America, tapping into a pool of talent and creativity that can drive innovation within the Cardano ecosystem. By fostering a strong, informed, and engaged community of builders, we not only enrich the Cardano ecosystem but also strengthen its global presence and impact. This initiative aligns with Cardano's mission of creating a decentralized and inclusive future and extends its reach into a region ripe with untapped potential.
The positive impact of our project on the wider Cardano community is multifaceted and significant. By focusing on localized onboarding and engagement in Latin America, our initiative contributes to the broader Cardano ecosystem in several ways:
In summary, our project's positive impact on the wider Cardano community is manifested through a larger, more diverse, and engaged developer base, increased innovation, a broader global reach. It contributes to Cardano's vision of a decentralized, inclusive, and innovative blockchain platform with a global presence.
Key Success Indicators:
Our capability to deliver this project with high levels of trust and accountability is founded on the extensive experience and proven track records of our team members, Maximiliano Rios and Lucas Machiavelli. They have a demonstrated history of successfully managing and executing community-building initiatives and blockchain-related projects.
Both Maximiliano and Lucas have held key leadership roles in blockchain organizations, Maximiliano as an Ambassador for the Algorand Foundation and Lucas as a Cardano Ambassador, Cofounder of Token Allies and the LATAM Cardano Community. Their leadership experiences reflect their capacity to lead and execute projects with integrity and accountability.
In summary, our team's extensive experience, leadership roles, past successes, and commitment to transparency, along with a focus on measurable metrics and community feedback, provide strong foundations for delivering this project with high levels of trust and accountability. We are dedicated to validating the feasibility of our approach through transparent reporting and ongoing community engagement.
Milestone 1: Organizing, Content Creation and Promotion (Month 1-2)
Milestone 2: Cardano Builder Bootcamp (Month 3-4)
Milestone 3: Building on Cardano Workshops (Month 3-4)
Milestone 4: Catayst Builders Competition (Month 3-4)
Milestone 5: Project oboarding to Catalyst and Reporting (Month 5 - 6)
These milestones provide a clear roadmap for project implementation and a basis for assessing its success. The achievement of each milestone will demonstrate our capability to deliver the project as proposed and contribute to the growth of the Cardano community in Latin America.
Lucas Macchiavelli
Cardano Ambassador, Co-founder of Token Allies, a Decentralized Venture Capital on Cardano, and the LATAM Cardano Community. F8 Proposal Assessor & F7, F8, F9, F10 funded proposer.
F7 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/382611)
F8 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/400427)
F9 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/64666)
As the Co-founder of the LATAM Cardano Community, Lucas had an impact both within and outside the Latin America region. Co-hosted over 60 LATAM Townhalls and Spaces aimed at lowering the barriers to adoption of Cardano in Latin America. Also helped organize 13 CIP 1694 Workshops held in LATAM and attended the Global CIP 1694 Workshop in Edinburgh.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmacchiavelli/
Maximiliano Rios
Community Champion Argentina at the Algorand Foundation (March 2023 - Present)
Lead the Algorand Foundation ecosystem growth in Argentina through in-person events and social media content. In 2023 organized two hackathons, one in April at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and another in November as part of LABITCONF 2023 (the most important blockchain event in Latin America). LABITCONF saw the participation of more than 35 teams of entrepreneurs and developers.
Business Developer at the National Technological University (April 2019 - Present)
Responsibilities: Establishing valuable relationships and agreements for the University. Organizing TEDx talks - UTN (in 2019 and 2023).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxirios/
Budget: TOTAL 35.000 USD = At 0,39 = 89,700 ADA
Project Management = 2 x $1300 for 6 Months = $15,600
Documentation & Assistant = 200 USD * 6 Months = $1,200
3 Events in Argentina = $5150
Photos: 200 USD
Video Record: 300 USD
Interviewer: 400 USD
Designer: 200 USD
Location: 2100 USD
Food & beverage: 350 USD
PRIZES: 1000 USD
Material: 100 USD
Merchandising: 500 USD
3 Events in Colombia = $13,050
Organizer = 1000 USD*2 = $2000
Project Management Travel Expenses = $1000 x 2 = $2000
Hotel: (2 weeks) = $1200 * 2 = $2400
Food: (2 weeks) = $750 * 2 = $1500
Photos: $200
Video Record: $300
Interviewer: $400
Designer: $200
Location: $2100
Food & beverage: $350
PRIZES: $1000
Material: $100
Merchandising: $500
The cost of the project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem for the following reasons: