NFT and gaming club

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Chinmay Joshi

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

Entity (Incorporated)

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

9

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

Yes

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

Our solution is to create an NFT and Gaming Club that hosts educational events, tournaments, and workshops in 9 major Indian cities, promoting blockchain gaming and fostering Web3 community growth!

[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

[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

Yt

Open documentation

[METADATA] Horizons

Gaming

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The India-Wide NFT and Gaming Club will create a nationwide community of gamers, developers, and Web3 enthusiasts, connecting them through:

1. Gaming Events and Tournaments: Host events across 9 major cities in India to showcase blockchain-based games and NFT-powered in-game assets.
2. Educational Workshops: Offer educational sessions that teach gamers and developers about NFTs, blockchain gaming, and how they can integrate these technologies into their projects.
3. Networking Opportunities: Facilitate networking between developers, gamers, NFT creators, and gaming companies to build a strong Web3 gaming community in India.
4. Partnerships with Local Gaming Cafes and Spaces: Collaborate with local gaming hubs to ensure widespread access to events and create a decentralized, grassroots-driven community.

Why 9 Major Cities in India?

India's gaming community is widely distributed across its major cities. By focusing on cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur, we ensure that this initiative reaches a diverse and enthusiastic gaming audience. These cities also house a large number of developers and tech professionals, providing fertile ground for Web3 and blockchain adoption.

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

This initiative will:

1. Expand Cardano’s visibility in India’s gaming community by introducing blockchain gaming and NFTs to a broad audience.
2. Foster innovation through hackathons and workshops, where participants can explore developing gaming applications on the Cardano blockchain.
3. Encourage cross-industry collaboration by connecting game developers with NFT creators, opening doors for novel NFT-driven gaming experiences built on Cardano.
4. Create lasting communities that continue to interact, collaborate, and develop in the Web3 space, driving long-term growth for Cardano-based projects.

[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?

The team behind this proposal has deep expertise in gaming and Web3, along with strong connections to local gaming hubs across these 9 cities. We have the experience of managing large-scale events, workshops, and tournaments, and we’re confident that we can leverage these relationships to build a nationwide community.

We will also use existing infrastructure such as gaming cafes and co-working spaces, allowing for efficient scaling of events across multiple cities.

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

Month 1: Secure partnerships with local gaming venues and initiate outreach to local gaming communities in all 9 cities.

• Deliverables: Signed agreements with 9 venues, event calendar.

Month 2-3: Host initial gaming tournaments and educational workshops in 3 cities.

• Deliverables: 3 city-based events, participant feedback reports, NFT gaming showcases.

Month 4-5: Expand events to the remaining 6 cities, hosting both gaming tournaments and NFT workshops.

• Deliverables: Events in all 9 cities, gaming tournaments with NFT integrations, community-building activities.

Month 6: Conduct a final review and plan for scaling across additional cities.

• Deliverables: Nationwide event report, NFT gaming trends report, partnerships for future expansion.

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

Chinmay

Khusbu

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

Event Costs (venue rentals, equipment, refreshments): 35%

Marketing and Outreach (social media, posters, local promotions): 25%

Technical Workshops (trainers, materials, NFT tools): 20%

Operational Costs (staff salaries, project management): 15%

Miscellaneous (unexpected costs, contingencies): 5%

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

By establishing NFT and gaming events across 9 major Indian cities, this initiative will offer significant value to the Cardano ecosystem. We will provide access to a large and diverse gaming community, driving adoption of NFTs and blockchain-based gaming solutions. The subsidized event model ensures maximum reach with efficient use of resources, creating a sustainable and scalable model for Web3 gaming across India.