[CaFi] CatalystTalk for Vietnamese (Phase 2)

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

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

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

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

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

Create online Catalyst talks: Q&A, guidance, advice, and encouragement for new participants. Publicize the sharing session video on social platforms.

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

[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?

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

My plans to share the output and results of the CatalystTalk project with the Vietnamese people include:

- Organize 6 online sharing sessions: we propose to organize 6 online sharing sessions within 3 months. Each session will focus on a specific topic related to Catalyst for Vietnamese people.

- Publish 6 videos: After each sharing session, we will create a video summarizing the content and most important stories from the sharing session. The video will be published and shared on social media channels and the Fimi - Catalyst forum.

Our goal is to ensure that the output and results of the CatalystTalk project for Vietnamese people are widely shared and used in a useful way to create a positive impact for the Cardano ecosystem.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

1. Report problem

- Current status of the Vietnamese community participating in the Catalyst project: Currently, the Vietnamese community is gradually accessing the Catalyst project through CatalystTalk, which we have been funded and successfully implemented. However, many newcomers still have difficulty transmitting and participating in the activities of the Catalyst project on the Cardano blockchain platform.

- The importance of community and developer participation in Catalyst: Increased and quality community participation is very important, it creates diversity of opinions, explores new ideas and evaluates new solutions. project proposal on the Cardano network.

- Rationale (reason) for the solution: To enhance the quality of the Catalyst Vietnam community and encourage more active participation in the project, it is necessary to apply a reliable solution to provide information and build a strong network of connections. This will create an environment of trust and confidence to promote the sustainable development of the Vietnamese community.

2. CatalystTalk is proposed to target both participating and non-participating members from the community in Vietnam, as well as developers interested in Cardano and the Catalyst project. In particular, it will make people new to Catalyst and Cardano feel excited and want to join the community.

3. Impact of the CatalystTalk proposal for Vietnamese people: The CatalystTalk proposal will bring positive impacts to Vietnamese people by:

- Create a specialized communication platform to share information, opinions and comments about projects on Cardano.

- Encourage participation and suggestions from the Vietnamese community, helping them feel interested and responsible in developing the Cardano ecosystem.

- Create favorable conditions for Vietnamese developers to participate in the process of proposing, reviewing and voting for projects in Catalyst.

- This proposal is also a factor in expanding the Cardano community, building a quality Vietnamese Cardano community that can integrate with the global Cardano community.

4. Unique feature of the CatalystTalk organizational solution for Vietnamese people: CatalystTalk will provide an open, reputable, quality online forum for Vietnamese users, providing diverse and detailed information about projects, while creating opportunities for the community to discuss, ask questions and contribute ideas.

5. Who will benefit from the CatalystTalk Proposal for Vietnamese and how important is it for the Cardano ecosystem: The Vietnamese community, including users and developers will benefit from CatalystTalk . This proposal is important for the Cardano ecosystem because it creates favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to participate and contribute to the development of Cardano, while increasing interaction and development of the project on this platform.

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

The proposed solution CatalystTalk for Vietnamese addresses the challenge by providing a multi-directional communication and communication channel, allowing the Vietnamese community to participate in Catalyst project activities on Cardano. This brings the following benefits to the Cardano ecosystem:

1. Increase participation: CatalystTalk will attract and encourage the Vietnamese community to participate in the process of proposing, evaluating and voting for projects in Catalyst. This ensures diversity of opinions and active participation from Vietnamese users.

2. Building a community network: CatalystTalk will create connections between developers, users and members of the Vietnamese community. This creates a strong and creative community environment that promotes collaboration and information exchange.

3. Generate new ideas: CatalystTalk will serve as a forum for Vietnamese people to discuss, share ideas and receive feedback from the community. This helps generate new ideas and initiate innovative projects on Cardano.

4. Increase awareness of Cardano: CatalystTalk will help increase awareness of Cardano in the Vietnamese community, while creating interest and trust in this ecosystem.

5. The reason we submitted a proposal in the Cardano Open - Ecosystem category: This is the idea of organizing an online event, increasing interaction with questions from the community.

The CatalystTalk proposal for Vietnamese promises to attract people to the community and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem. During the proposed implementation period of 3 months with 6 talks with 6 topics and 6 republished videos, the average number of direct participants in the sharing session is 50/session, each published video will attract (at least) 150 views/video/after 24 hours of publication and possibly more after 3 months. This will create a significant growth in the number of users and developers from Vietnamese people. Mass participation will contribute to the diversity and development of the Cardano ecosystem.

[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 capable of providing the CatalystTalk for Vietnamese project with a high level of reliability and responsibility based on the following factors:

1. We successfully implemented the CatalystTalk proposal for Vietnamese people in fund 10 and was highly appreciated by the community.

2. Experience and expertise: We have been researching the Cardano ecosystem since 2017; Experienced in participating in Catalyst from fund 8, deep understanding of Catalyst and Cardano. Our team includes experts in the field, ensuring the ability to provide accurate, reliable and high-quality information and content about Cardano. We have conducted many free sharing sessions for the Cardano Vietnam community. In addition, we also participate in translating videos about Project Catalyst - Town Hall, and producing videos guiding the community to participate in Catalyst.

3. Community building: We have experience in building and managing online communities. We understand how to create an environment of support, respect, and positive interaction within the CatalystTalk for Vietnamese community.

4. Review and management process: We have experience in building project management processes, this is evidenced by our proposal being funded at fund 10 and completed ahead of schedule. We will apply strict content moderation and management processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information shared on CatalystTalk for Vietnamese. All content will be carefully reviewed before being approved and published.

5. Feedback and improvements: We always listen to feedback and suggestions from users and the community to continuously improve CatalystTalk for Vietnamese. We will take measures to fix the problem quickly and optimize the user experience.

6. Transparency and funding: We have experience in financial management for large corporations, will provide information about funding sources and manage the amount provided in a transparent and accurate manner. We will ensure responsible and efficient use of financial resources, and provide clear reporting on the use of project funding.

In summary, we believe that our ability to deliver the CatalystTalk for Vietnamese project with a high level of reliability and accountability is based on our professional experience, moderation process, management and attention to opinions, user feedback. We are committed to building and maintaining a reliable and high-quality platform for the Cardano community in Vietnam.

However, during the implementation process, we have anticipated risks and have solutions as follows:

- Risk: Catalyst's regulations and criteria are updated regularly

- Solution: We monitor regularly to update the community through the forum in the Telegram group or make instructional videos, or organize live sharing sessions for the community to catch up on time.

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

Milestone 1: August 2024

- Marketing CatalystTalk on forums and social platforms like Facebook, Telegram costs 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project attracting 100 participants/2 sessions.

- Publish 2 videos about 2 sharing sessions on Youtube channel (Videos are updated on Youtube channel 24 hours after the sharing session ends, each published video reaches at least 120 views)

             + Time: August 5 and 19, 2024;

             + Total cost of milestone 1: 5500 ADA

Milestone 2: September 2024

- Marketing CatalystTalk on forums and social platforms like Facebook, Telegram costs 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project attracting 100 participants/2 sessions.

- Publish 2 videos about 2 sharing sessions on Youtube channel (Videos are updated on Youtube channel 24 hours after the sharing session ends, each published video reaches at least 130 views)

             + Time: September 2 and 16, 2024

             + Total cost of milestone 2: 5500 ADA

Milestone 3: October 2024

- Marketing CatalystTalk on forums and social platforms like Facebook, Telegram costs 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project attracting 100 participants/2 sessions.

- Publish 2 videos about 2 sharing sessions on Youtube channel (Videos are updated on Youtube channel 24 hours after the sharing session ends, each published video reaches at least 140 views)

             + Time: October 7 and 21, 2024

             + Total cost of milestone 3: 5500 ADA

Total budget of the proposal: 16500ADA

We will use a rigorous online project management process to track progress and meet key milestones. Each milestone will be evaluated based on stated success criteria. Specific activities and expected timelines are also monitored and adjusted according to the project management process. Expected costs will be considered and specified in the project's financial means.

The overall plan and key milestones are identified to ensure the CatalystTalk for Vietnamese project is implemented in a systematic, progressive and controlled manner. By following the plan and periodically evaluating it, we will ensure the success and efficiency of the project, while providing a high-quality and reliable platform for the Cardano community in Vietnam.

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

1. Do Viet Cuong

- Capacity: Master - High school teacher. Researching Blockchain since 2017. Have CBCA certificate (Certificate ID: 6491554124aef68319023c7e). Community development, Cardano Vietnam community management. Content creator and video producer. Manage and implement projects funded in fund 10.

- Duties: Project Management. Speaker, market sharing sessions, organize and support video production of sharing sessions. Report project progress and project completion.

2. Nguyen Van Tu

- Competency: Working in the field of education and translation, completed the Alpha Cardano Certified Associate (CBCA) Alpha Program 2 (Certificate ID: 64898843661a2dbd9402d27b), participating in Blockchain research since 2017. Participate and Implement projects funded in fund 10.

- Mission: Develop topic content, Co-speaker, answer community questions and guide the community to participate in Catalyst.

3. Hoang Phuong Linh

Expertise: Member of the Fimi translation team, has made many translation videos, especially the recent Cardano Submit 2023 series and the Midnight technology video series. Cardano 360. Proposed topic Cardano For The Masses - - a project that received funding in fund 11. Good ability to connect and interact with the international Cardano community.

Editor of YouTube channel. Teamler Organized a blockchain teaching course event, entering the cryptocurrency market in 2017. Completed Cardano Blockchain certified CBCA course certificate.

Role: Host, connect the community, support so the talk can run its best.

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

The CatalystTalk proposal for Vietnamese will have the following milestones and expected outcomes:

1. Milestone 1: August 2024

- CatalystTalk Marketing: 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project and published 2 videos:

            + Organizer, video production support, Zoom account purchase: 1000 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 2000 ADA

             + Sharer reward: 1500 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 3000 ADA

- Total cost of milestone 1: 5500 ADA

2. Milestone 2: September 2024

- CatalystTalk Marketing: 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project and published 2 videos:

            + Organizer, video production support, Zoom account purchase: 1000 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 2000 ADA

             + Sharer reward: 1500 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 3000 ADA

- Total cost of milestone 2: 5500 ADA

3. Milestone 3: October 2024

- CatalystTalk Marketing: 500 ADA

- Organized 2 sessions about the Catalyst Project and published 2 videos:

            + Organizer, video production support, Zoom account purchase: 1000 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 2000 ADA

             + Sharer reward: 1500 ADA/session * 2 sessions = 3000 ADA

- Total cost of milestone 3: 5500 ADA

Total budget of the proposal: 16500 ADA.

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

Our project includes main tasks and specific budget allocation as follows:

1. CatalystTalk marketing 03 campaigns * 500 ADA/main translation: 1500 ADA.

2. Speaker: 1500 ADA/session.

3. Organizer, supporter, video publisher, Zoom account purchase: 1000 ADA

Organize CatalystTalk 6 sessions * 2750 ADA/session = 16500 ADA

  To provide costs for each task and job, we rely on the costs of organizing an online sharing session with similar sharing sessions at the present time in Vietnam. Therefore, we evaluate the above budget requirement to ensure and promote the value of money for the Cardano ecosystem.

  In order for the cost of the CatalystTalk project for Vietnamese people to be reasonable and suitable for the Cardano ecosystem, we apply the following factors:

1. Cost assessment and analysis: We will conduct a detailed assessment of the cost elements associated with the project, including CatalystTalk platform development, marketing and promotion, management and support user support. From there, we will analyze and estimate the necessary costs based on the resources, time and work required.

2. Compare with existing financial resources: We will review the existing financial resources of the Cardano Open - Ecosystem Category to ensure that the cost of the project is within our capabilities and in accordance with existing resources.

3. Fairness and transparency: We are committed to ensuring fairness and transparency in the management and use of project financial resources. All costs and financial resources will be recorded and tracked carefully and transparently.

4. Optimize resource use: We will utilize and optimize the use of available resources to minimize costs without affecting the quality and efficiency of the project. This can include using technology effectively, optimizing workflows, and leveraging benefits from communities and partners.

  We will use the above methods to ensure that the cost of the CatalystTalk project for Vietnamese people is appropriate and reasonable for the Cardano ecosystem, while optimizing the use of available capital and resources to achieve the best results for the project.