Onboarding the next 1.000.000 Xtreamers into token gated Xperiences with IOXtream

[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)

We want to enable every creator to mint and sell their own NFT Xperiences (moments and exclusive content access) and sponsored projects (from Cardano ecosystem) in their IOXtream's page.

[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.”

We will integrate NMKR Studio API for minting and other features with CNFTs.

[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

Our outputs will be the Alpha version in our fully operational platform and Xtreamer's NFT Xperiences page (where viewers will be able to mint moments and other NFTs projects with unique experiences during lives streams), both of which will not be open source.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

IOXtream is the first Engagement Network that enables P2P donations (0% intermediary fees) during live streams. With our platform, we enable a whole new level of interactivity during any kind of live streams with all the possibilities that IoT (Internet of Things) allows. Bringing it all together for token gated experiences with NFTs will allow new ways to explore human interactions.

Here are some examples:

• https://clips.twitch.tv/SmilingHonorableCobblerPraiseIt-c7mJtMpVOCV_eDGS (at 0:02, our OverlayX appears with a donation of 1 ADA on-chain, therefore his ring light and smoke machine turn on)
• https://clips.twitch.tv/ObliviousVivaciousBeefAliens-PSpB6FusrDV24bFP (at 0:05, our OverlayX appears with a donation of 10.000 Satoshis via Lightning Network, causing his lights to start changing colors in his room)
• https://clips.twitch.tv/GiantPatientWebOSkomodo-tlgCWmsLs70xu5pU (at 0:11, his monitor shuts down from a new subscriber)
• https://clips.twitch.tv/PunchySullenAlbatrossKeyboardCat-XcF9Jdv_iEzKiP6G (at 0:21, his racing wheel shuts down from bits sent by a viewer)
• https://clips.twitch.tv/MoistSullenAsparagusWTRuck-BmSCrW18O4Kf6A2t (at 0:10, the blue light turned on, his fan started spinning, and the RGB light started blinking due to bits sent by a viewer)

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

Cardano will be the main blockchain that our team will create contents to newcomers joining Web3. Cardano should also be incentivized by our community of live streamers (Xtreamers) and viewers (Xperiencers) for new token gated live interactions, that could also come from other CNFTs projects or brands that want new ways to reach and connect with our community.

If we receive the funding, we will be able to visibly integrate CNFT minting in our existing interactions categories (OverlayX, IoT Cloud Control, Cryptocurrencies and Pix donations) and also with all the future features and smart devices.

For more details about IOXtream's interactions during live streams:

• https://ioxtream.io/interaction-categories
• https://github.com/ioxtream/overlayx

[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?

IOXtream has been researched and developed over the last 7 years. Since the launch of our Beta version in 2022, we keep delivering results and new solutions.

To measure the success of the proposed new feature, we will track several key metrics, which are:

• Number of users using the feature: This metric will help us understand the adoption and usage of the new functionality among our user base. It will indicate the level of engagement and interest in the feature.
• Number of minted NFTs: This metric will quantify the creation of NFTs using the proposed solution. It will serve as an indicator of the value and appeal of the feature to our users.
• Community feedback: We will gather feedback from our community to assess their satisfaction and perception of the new feature. This feedback can be in the form of user surveys, reviews, or comments, and it will provide valuable insights into the usability and overall experience of the functionality.
• Partnerships and new experiences: This metric will measure the number of partnerships established and the creation of new experiences facilitated by the proposed feature. It will help us gauge the level of interest and collaboration from external entities, as well as the potential for expanding the feature's reach and impact.

By tracking these metrics, we will be able to evaluate the success of the new feature, make data-driven decisions, and identify areas for improvement or further development.

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

Milestone 1: Bringing a new member to the development team

• Scenario: We already have some colleagues who are interested in joining our team and who have experience with the development skills we will need in this proposal.
• Timeline: 1 month (until this new member joins our team and at least 8 months of payments)
• Acceptance criteria and Evidence of milestone completion: New team member.
• Estimated cost: 80,000 ADA

Milestone 2: UI + UX deliveries

• Activities: During this period, we will evolve with all researches wireframes, layouts and to create a better experience for the main features possible for our community.
• Timeline: 2 months
• Acceptance criteria and Evidence of milestone completion: All issues created in our repositories for this milestone should be discussed and closed in 3 sprints (45 days).
• Estimated cost: 60,000 ADA

Milestone 3: Development (NMKR API integration + New internal and external pages)

• Activities: The new full-time developer will be assisted and onboarded into our agile culture, this way we follow-up closely all the development process, avoiding delays or inefficient code.
• Timeline: 3 months
• Acceptance criteria and Evidence of milestone completion: All issues created in our repositories for this milestone should be discussed, reviewed and closed in 5 sprints (75 days).
• Estimated cost: 20,000 ADA

Milestone 4: Chapter 2 (Non-fungible IO)

• Activities: Creation of the second chapter of our mascot's story to launch the new feature on our social media and Discord.
• Timeline: 1 month
• Acceptance criteria and Evidence of milestone completion: Chapter 2 published on our social channels.
• Estimated cost: 10,000 ADA

Final Milestone : Final testing and Alpha launch

• Activities: Final tests in our stage enviroment and launch of the closed Alpha for selected Xtreamers. At the end of this last milestone, we should be already minting the firsts CNFTs in our Xtreamer's page and allowing every Xtreamer to use this new tool for engagement with their communities.
• Timeline: 1 month
• Success measure: We will gather feedback from our community to assess their satisfaction and perception of the new feature. It will provide valuable insights into the usability and overall experience of the functionalities.
• Estimated cost: 20,000.00 ADA

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

Lucas Longhi (Lucrao147) - (https://twitter.com/lucrao147 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-longhi/) - Serial entrepreneur with 4 companies founded. Extensive experience in new technologies and digital marketing, but passionate about results. I have a lot of proven resilience when it comes to bootstrapped entrepreneurship, which has been the case for 10 years. Since 2017 I've been studying and investing in the new digital economy, as well as following the live streaming market closely, living the experience of being a streamer for 2 years, feeling their pains and understanding possible new solutions to be explored.

Pedro Dalmas (P3) - (https://github.com/pedrodalmas) - Full Stack Developer

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

Detailed budget breakdown:

Tech:

2 Full Stack Developers = 80,000 ADA

1 Product Owner = 20,000 ADA

1 Scrum Master = 20,000 ADA

Marketing:

UI + UX (Design and marketing team) = 70,000.00 ADA

Total estimated cost: 190,000.00 ADA

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

"We are Cardano, and if you permit us, we'd like to change the world." Charles Hoskinson.

IOXtream wants to help Cardano make the world a better, fairer and more exciting place to live. We hope Cardano embraces us 👻💜

This money will help us to bring Vanguard into token-gated experiences for Cardano and make our ecosystem a part of this incredible journey that Web3 with true utility has to offer.

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One last important thing: IO (our beloved "ghost" mascot) is excited to write the next chapter soon in our fascinating "ghost chain" 👀

Chapter 2 (Non-fungible IO)