YouTube channel about Cardano and Catalyst dedicated for the French Blockchain community

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Benjamin Ben Zvi

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

20000

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

10

[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)

An active YouTube channel with biweekly videos to keep the French community informed and incentivized about Cardano & Catalyst.

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

No

[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.”

No dependencies

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

Yes

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

Project will be fully open source (YouTube)

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Produce detailed videos explaining the updates of fund 12, improvements of the system, new strategies of Cardano, etc.

One monthly video summarizing the Town Halls and news discussed on them

Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:

• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss Catalyst

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

This project will help increase the French Cardano community and bring more awareness for the French users, and mostly students.

This YouTube channel will help them be informed better about the news of Cardano and the Catalyst project, and will teach them how to write some proposals.

Also, bringing more awareness from students can be a really good opportunity to increase the young community of Cardano.

Moreover, within the next funds, there will be a lot of new characteristics, which need to be taught to the viewers and to be understood perfectly.

Increased Awareness and Understanding:

• By providing clear and accessible information about Project Catalyst, your content will contribute to a broader understanding of how the system works. This is crucial for both existing community members and newcomers who may be interested in participating.

Project Showcases:

• Showcasing finished projects on the channel not only highlights the achievements within the Cardano ecosystem but also provides recognition to the developers and contributors. This positive reinforcement can inspire others to participate and contribute their ideas and skills to future projects.

Educational Resources:

• Your channel can serve as a valuable educational resource, offering tutorials on how to prepare for future funds, navigate the Catalyst platform, and engage with the Cardano ecosystem. This type of content can be particularly beneficial for newcomers seeking guidance.

Community Building:

• Through your interactions with various crypto and blockchain communities, you're contributing to the broader Cardano community by connecting with different groups and fostering collaboration. This can lead to a more united and supportive ecosystem.

Language and Regional Diversity:

• Focusing on the French-speaking community, especially in regions like Africa, can contribute to linguistic and regional diversity within the Cardano community. This inclusivity aligns with Cardano's goal of creating a truly global and accessible blockchain network.

Encouraging Participation: By explaining the governance structures of Project Catalyst and demonstrating how individuals can actively participate in project catalyst

Strengthening Cardano's Position in Education: the focus on creating content for students interested in blockchain technology positions Cardano as a platform that actively supports and engages with the educational community. This can strengthen Cardano's position as a leading blockchain for academic and learning purposes.

[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?

As a student, and an educational proposer from fund 9, I understand well what is needed for the people to understand what you are teaching them.

I have complete funded proposals with success and you can find the closing reports here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-ben-zvi/

He is a 3rd year University business student that is interested in Blockchain and Cardano. Benjamin already participated in previous funds.

In fund 8 helped to do the marketing and admin for an art project and got 3 funded proposals on fund 9 based on the education of students about Blockchain, and especially, Cardano and Catalyst.

Here is a link to the closing report and closing video of the proposals.

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/aloha-for-cardano  

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/catalyst-tournament

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/international-students-for-cardano

I participated in one of WADA's projects, where the goal was to incentivize the French-speaking African community to deliver great projects.

I supported Goodwall.io projects in educating youth about Catalyst and Cardano.

Moreover, I have already done a few videos on the YouTube channel and you can view the results.

https://www.youtube.com/@CardanoFRforstudents

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

Month 2

• onboarding to funded projects
• 2 videos -
• Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:
• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss about Catalyst in different cities like Geneva, Lausanne, Lyon…
• Provide support in French in the form of a Q&A box or comment box in the YouTube channel, and by providing my contact details in every promotional activity.
• Office hour to answer questions regarding Catalyst application
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Acceptance criteria

• 2 videos online
• proof of promotions

Month 2

• onboarding to funded projects
• 2 videos -  Produce detailed videos explaining the updates of fund 12, improvements of the system, and share info from town halls. 
• Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:
• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss about Catalyst
• Office hour to answer questions regarding Catalyst application

Acceptance criteria

• 2 videos online
• proof of promotions

Month 3

• 2 videos -  Produce detailed videos explaining the updates of fund 12, improvements of the system, and share info from town halls. 
• Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:
• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss about Catalyst
• Office hour to answer questions regarding Catalyst application

Acceptance criteria

• 2 videos online
• proof of promotions

Month 4

• 2 videos -  Produce detailed videos explaining the updates of fund 12, improvements of the system, and share info from town halls. 
• Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:
• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss about Catalyst
• Office hour to answer questions regarding Catalyst application

Acceptance criteria

• 2 videos online
• proof of promotions

Month 5

• 2 videos -  Produce detailed videos explaining the updates of fund 12, improvements of the system, and share info from town halls. 
• Marketing and advertising of the YouTube channel through different activities targeting the French-speaking communities:
• Online: WhatsApp groups, Telegram, Linked In
• Offline: meeting university students, present in forums, organize informal meetings to discuss about Catalyst
• Closing report and video
• Office hour to answer questions regarding Catalyst application

Acceptance criteria

• 2 videos online
• proof of promotions
• Closing report

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

The only member of the team for this project is : 

Benjamin Ben Zvi, a 3rd year international business student studying in Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. 

I already worked in some projects in fund 8 as responsible for marketing for art projects from a caricature artist.

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/8/f8-film-media-fam-creatives-unite/caricatorada-caricatureada

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/8/f8-cross-chain-collaboration/united-caricature

Moreover, I already got 3 funded proposals on fund 9 related to the education of the students about Blockchain. One is already closed and I am working to close the other two. 

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/aloha-for-cardano (Closing video and report already there)

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/catalyst-tournament

https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/9/f9-challenge-and-scouted-for-students/international-students-for-cardano

Also participated in one of WADA's project which's goal was to educate the French African community about Cardano and to share my own experience as a student.

Moreover, I have already done a few videos on the YouTube channel and you can view the results.

https://www.youtube.com/@CardanoFRforstudents

Finally, I also supported Goodwall.io project in educating youth about Catalyst and Cardano

I will dedicate some time during my studies to finish this project, I will work after class in order to fulfill the project objectives.

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

This project is not very costly since I will not be using any external tool, it is just for the time dedicated for it.

• Time dedicated per video : 4 hours x 150ADA x 2 videos/month = 1200 ADA per month x 5 months = 6000 ADA

• Time dedicated for YouTube shorts : 2h x 150ADA x 2 videos/month = 600 ADA per month x 5 months = 3000 ADA

• Time dedicated per project example video : 4h x 150ADA x 5 videos = 3000 ADA

• Marketing and advertising = 150ADA x 4h x 5 month = 3000ADA

• Office hours and community support = 150ADA x 4h x 5 month = 3000ADA

• Admin & reporting 2000 ADA

Total = 20000 ADA

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

• Overall, I believe, the budget to reach out to other languages and onboard them to Catalyst should be +5% from the community category. My request is less than 0.2% from the budget and it provides one use case for more inclusive content. 

• The budget directly contributes to the creation of educational content, including town hall summaries, project examples, YouTube shorts, and guidance on preparing for future funds. This content has the potential to empower individuals, increase understanding, and encourage active participation in Project Catalyst.

• The budget includes provisions for marketing, advertising, and community support, emphasizing an outreach strategy. By actively engaging with various crypto communities, student groups, and influencers, you're fostering collaboration and expanding the reach of Cardano's educational content.

Fund 12:

• The budget spans over a five-month period, allowing for connection to fund 12 with sustained efforts and the gradual growth of the YouTube channel. 

Inclusivity:

• Focusing on the French-speaking community, especially in Africa, contributes to language and regional diversity within the Cardano ecosystem. This inclusivity aligns with Cardano's vision of creating a global and accessible blockchain network.

Measurable Impact:

• By tracking metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, and community engagement, you can measure the project's impact over time. Demonstrating tangible outcomes can further strengthen the case for the value generated by the community investment.

[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