Cardano Governance Educational Series

[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'll create and share open-source educational materials (videos, blogs, webinars) on Cardano governance to simplify processes like Project Catalyst and boost community engagement in decision-making.

[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

All content will be available under a Creative Commons license on public platforms, making it freely accessible for adaptation and distribution by the broader Cardano community.

[METADATA] Horizons

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Detailed Project Solution

This project will address the lack of understanding surrounding Cardano's governance mechanisms by creating a structured and accessible educational series. The content will focus on:

•Cardano Governance Overview: Explanation of governance mechanisms, including the role of the Cardano Foundation, EMURGO, and IOHK.

•Project Catalyst Fundamentals: Detailed walkthroughs of Catalyst funding rounds, proposal creation, and voting mechanisms.

•Participation Pathways: Practical guidance on how community members can engage in governance through voting, proposal submissions, and community discussions.

Our goal is to empower more individuals to participate actively in Cardanos governance, thus increasing the quality and quantity of community-driven initiatives. This educational series will be available on popular platforms (YouTube, Medium, and Catalysts website), with interactive webinars and Q&A sessions to deepen engagement.

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

Our project aims to increase engagement within the Cardano ecosystem by:

Educating at least 5,000 community members on governance mechanisms.

Increasing Catalyst proposal submissions by 20% from our target audience.

Boosting voter participation in Catalyst funding rounds by 15% over the next two cycles.

We will measure impact through viewer statistics, webinar attendance, survey feedback, and participation data from Catalyst.

Contribution to Grassroots Growth

By increasing awareness and understanding of Cardanos governance, this project encourages direct involvement from everyday community members. With enhanced knowledge, they can participate more effectively in governance and funding activities, thus fostering a stronger grassroots movement within Cardano. Through this initiative, we will contribute to a decentralized and community-driven 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?

Team capability

Our multidisciplinary team has a proven track record in creating educational content within blockchain ecosystems:

•Project Lead: Experienced strategist with a focus on governance and blockchain education.

•Content Creators: Specialists in video production and governance, with extensive knowledge of decentralized systems.

•Community Engagement Manager: Responsible for moderating webinars, managing social interactions, and ensuring continuous feedback loops.

Marketing Specialist: Promoting content through Cardano-focused community platforms to ensure widespread reach.

Challenges and Mitigation:

Challenges include reaching diverse global communities with varying levels of governance knowledge. We will mitigate this through localized content, multilingual support, and partnerships with established community channels.

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

Timeline: Months 1-2

•Output: Development of the first three video scripts and blog outlines.

•Evidence of Completion: Storyboards and script drafts.

•Acceptance Criteria: Approval by key Cardano community influencers.

Timeline: Months 3-4

•Output: Production of videos, blogs, and webinars.

•Evidence of Completion: Links to published content, registration data for the webinars.

•Acceptance Criteria: Publication of three educational videos, two blog posts, and one live webinar.

Timeline: Months 5

•Output: Full-scale distribution and engagement through social media, YouTube, Medium, and Cardano community channels.

Evidence of Completion: Analytics for viewership of 3,000, with 500 webinar attendees.

•Acceptance Criteria: Confirmation of engagement goals through community feedback.

Timeline: Month 6

•Output: Host final webinars and consolidate the resource repository for future governance education.

•Acceptance Criteria: Continuous engagement tools implemented for sustainability and community outreach.

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

Team Composition

Project Lead: Responsible for overseeing the project, managing team activities, and ensuring project milestones are met.

Content Creator: Manages video production, scripting, and editing, along with blog writing.

Community Engagement Manager: Organizes and hosts webinars, moderates Q&A sessions, and handles social media interaction.

Marketing Specialist: Distributes content and manages partnerships with Cardano-related community channels.

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

•Content Development: ₳30,000

(Includes research, scriptwriting, and design costs)

•Production Costs: ₳35,000

•(Video production, editing software, and equipment)

Distribution and Marketing: ₳15,000

(Social media ads, SEO, and platform fees)

•Team Stipends and Miscellaneous: ₳10,000

(Stipends for contributors, webinar hosting tools, and contingency funds)

•Auditability:

Tracking and Reporting:

We will measure success using clearly defined KPIs:

Viewership Analytics: Detailed YouTube and Medium statistics.

Webinar Feedback: Survey results and community feedback.

Catalyst Participation: Data on proposal submissions and voting.

Transparent Reporting:

We will deliver monthly progress reports on our website, with accessible metrics for community auditing.

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

Value for Money

This project represents strong value for money by maximizing Cardanos reach and fostering a well-informed community. Investing in education around governance mechanisms encourages higher participation in Catalyst, driving innovation and enabling impactful community-building endeavors. Additionally, the projects open-source nature enables future content adaptations, further enhancing its long-term value.

By equipping the community with the tools needed to engage meaningfully in governance, we are contributing to Cardano's objective of grassroots-driven growth and global expansion.