SHREDDAZ: CNFTs & Mobile Game for Jamaica's Skateboarding Community & their OLYMPIC Journey to Paris!

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Robert Vicencio

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Co proposers and Additional applicants

N/A

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

6

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

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Build Fandom & awareness with ingenuity by manifesting an NFT collection that has utility, social responsibility & return for the holder both physically, emotionally & financially.

[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.”

Smart Contract Developers (NFT)

Graphic Designers

NFT Marketplace

Game Programmers (Unreal)

Web 3 Game Engine

UI/UX

Testers

NO licenses at this stage are required

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

No

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

• We believe that releasing our code as open source would compromise our competitive advantage.
• Open sourcing our code could pose security risks and create potential intellectual property issues & vulnerabilities
• We plan to hopefully monetize our project through a closed-source model and releasing it as open source would prevent us from doing so.

[METADATA] SDG rating

>> SDG SELECTION:

• SDG goals:
• Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
• Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
• Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
• Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
• Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
• Reduce inequality within and among countries
• Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
• Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
• Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

• SDG subgoals:
• Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries
• Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

• Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

>> PHDI SELECTION:

The following report is applied for the selected Planetary pressures-adjusted Human Development Index:

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Jamaica is ranked 110 (Human Development Index) and when adjusted for the Planetary pressures is ranked 96 a rise of 14. 

 In 2021 it had a Human Development Index (HDI) value of 0.709 that when adjusted for the Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI (PHDI) had a value of 0.663, a difference of 6.49. 

 The Planetary Pressures adjustment factor of 0.94 is made up of the SDG9.4 Carbon dioxide emissions per capita (production) 2020 of 2.51 tonnes (indexed value 0.96), and the SDG8.4 and 12.2 Material footprint per capita of 9.95 tonnes (indexed value 0.91). 

 For more information about the details of the PHDI please reference: 

 https://hdr.undp.org/planetary-pressures-adjusted-human-development-index#/indicies/PHDI 

 https://hdr.undp.org/system/files/documents/phdi2020technicalnotespdf.pdf 

 The specific SDG targets 

 https://indicators.report/targets/9-4/ 

 https://indicators.report/targets/8-4/ 

 https://indicators.report/targets/12-2/ 

 Source data: 

 https://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/2021-22_HDR/HDR21-22_Statistical_Annex_PHDI_Table.xlsx (table 7)

'''

#proposertoolsdg

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

We perceive the problem as an opportunity to introduce the dynamic versatility of Blockchain in providing real world solutions to real world problems that outreach to communities and those that need it the most ie. Young Skateboarders & Olympic hopefuls

With our understanding of the Web 3 industry and in its ability to deliver, respond and react at speed and volume, we believe this is the perfect solution considering Jamaica's current economic environment.

Our project will engage directly to Jamaica's youth and communities that need it most, aiming to provide the locals with a real foundation for future development and sustainability in the sport.

The proof of our project's impact will be demonstrated immediately via the construction of the Reggae Skate Park, the documenting of it's development and the ability to directly impact the searching & training of Jamaica's 1st Olympic Skateboarding team.

To make the Cardano Ecosystem the most well known Blockchain in all of Jamaica

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

This project funnels impact directly to real people with real dreams, outreaching to communities around them. Our future’s roadmap supported & distributed via the Cardano Blockchain could very much change lives & livelihoods through the power of a token economy and Web 3. With this in mind, we aim to use Cardano's expansive ecosystem & community to deliver this project and it's message.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

We are confident that we are the team to execute & deliver this project.

Our decades of experience in successful projects & campaigns gives us global reach for the best talent around the world. Additionally, via our past failures & mistakes, we have built the foundation of humility but with the power of determination to succeed. 

• Transparency: We will outline measures to ensure the project is conducted with integrity and accountability, such as regular reporting, open communication, and an independent auditor.

• Technical expertise: Our team's relevant technical skills, experience, and qualifications align with our project's needs.

• Market analysis: We will show that the project is viable in the current market, with research on target audience, competitors and market trends.

• Budgeting: We will provide a detailed budget plan with cost breakdowns and contingency plans to ensure funds are used responsibly.

• Scheduling: We will provide a comprehensive scheduling, outlining milestones and deliverables.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Onboard at least 12 Digital Artists for the NFT project. This can be verified with a sign agreement with each artist & providing which art design or work as an attachment.

The design, development and launch of the 8888 NFT PFP Collection. This can be confirmed onchain.

From the sale of the NFTs, the initiation of the production of the documentary. This can be confirmed by the presentation of 10 minute trailer.

From the sale of the NFTs, the progress of development & construction of the Skate Park. This can be confirmed by BEFORE & AFTER pictures, document & contracts showing it's development.

The development of an MVP of the Mobile Game. This can be confirmed by presenting the MVP to the community.

The execution of a Phygital NFT, from minting an NFT to the manufacturing of a Physical board and the ability to link both physical and digital onchain. This can be confirmed by the display of the board and onchain records.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Robert Vicencio - Co-Founder, Web 3 Strategies & Creative Director (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertvicencio/)

Brendan Lowe - Co-Founder, Executive Production, Marketing & Branding Director (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrtvc/)

Sammy Park - Co-founder, Partnerships & Business Development Director (facebook.com/sammyparkboss)

Jonathan Prost - Lead Game Designer (https://twitter.com/entarasque)

Leo Ke - Art Director & Lead Game Visual Designer (https://www.facebook.com/leo.ke)

Elsie Wang - Technical Artist (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsie-wang-1338b7170/)

Sylvia Chen - Mobile Game Marketing & Branding Expert

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/linyi-chen-064432171/)

Longan He - Music Composer & Sound Designer (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4115534/)

Searching For :

Smart Contract Developers (NFT)

Graphic Designers

Game Programmers (Unreal)

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

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

Our aim is to use the Cardano community in every facet of our project ie.

Yoroi Wallet as the wallet for choice for storing NFTs

JPG.Store as the NFT Marketplace for the collection

Paima as the Web 3 Game Engine

ADA as the core currency for future in-game transactions

Some additional resources as based in South East Asia ie. China, Manila and Vietnam, giving as talent pool of skill at reasonable prices.

Additionally, with our resources around the world, both creatively and technically, we hope to get the best value without the compromise of quality.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund 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