NFT Meme Collection : Vitalik Buterin (Founder & Inventor at Ethereum) on Cardano

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Rami Hanania- Cardanati

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Co-proposers and additional applicants

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

3

[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)

Meme culture can nurture the Cardano blockchain by fostering community engagement, increasing awareness, building brand identity, driving participation, and promoting decentralization.

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

Yes

[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.”

NFT Maker in order to mint the collection.

[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

The code from NFT Maker will be used on their Platform to mint the NFT collection.

[METADATA] Horizons

NFT

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Meme culture can have several benefits within a blockchain ecosystem:

1. Community Engagement: Memes often serve as a way to engage the community and foster a sense of belonging among participants in a Cardano ecosystem. They can create a shared language and inside jokes that help strengthen the community bond.
2. Virality and Awareness: Memes have the potential to go viral quickly, spreading awareness about Cardano blockchain projects or initiatives within the ecosystem. This can lead to increased visibility and adoption as memes are shared across social media platforms.
3. Education and Information Dissemination: Memes can simplify complex concepts related to blockchain technology, making them more accessible to a wider audience. By using humor and visual elements, memes can effectively convey information and educate individuals about Cardano.
4. Brand Building: Memes can be used as a tool for brand building within the blockchain space. Creating memorable and relatable memes associated with a particular project or platform can help establish a distinct identity and increase in this case, Cardano's recognition.

5. Promotion of Decentralization: Memes often celebrate decentralization, which is a core principle Cardano. By creating and sharing memes that highlight the benefits of decentralization, individuals can contribute to promoting this ethos within the community and beyond.

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

In summary, a NFT meme initiative on the Cardano blockchain holds the potential to yield favorable outcomes for the broader Cardano community. This includes amplifying adoption and consciousness, nurturing communal involvement and cohesion, spotlighting Cardano's functionalities, spurring inventive expression and advancement, creating economic opportunities, and drawing a worldwide audience to the Cardano.

[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?

Official Cardano Ambassador :

https://forum.cardano.org/u/ramih/summary

Originally a Tattoo artist, I use Ipad pro and Procreate app : https://instagram.com/ramihanania60?utm_medium=copy_link

You can check my Youtube page :

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

Also here is my Twitter / X :

https://twitter.com/CButerin

https://twitter.com/ramihanania?s=21

Here is a small sneak peak :

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

Milestone 1:

Mint 500 NFTs

Milestone 2:

Mint 500 NFTs

Final Milestone:

Mint 500 NFTs

Showcase the increase in Followers on Twitter/ X.

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

Myself.

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

For the Layering Art Process : ( Creating all the art from Scratch)

5 $ per NFT * 1500 NFT = 7500$ Worth of ADA

Minting Process : ( Will be using nft-generator.art )

300$ per Batch of 500 NFTs * 3 Batches = 900$ Worth of ADA

Promoting the Collection on Twitter /X :

25$ per Month for premium plus subscription * 12 Months = 300$ Worth of ADA

Social Media ( Twitter/ X) Management for Months :

1000$ per month * 2 = 2000$ worth of ADA

10700$ worth of ADA = 26750 ADA Total

This Price includes NMKR Blockchain Fees, Artist Fees (415 Individual Original Layers ranging from Eyes, Hats, to Backgrounds, shirts and more, all hand drawn, excluding the background layers which are 33 Ai Generated Images), and engagement with the Community on Twitter / X.

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

The cost of creating an NFT collection of 1500 pieces can vary depending on various factors, including the complexity of the artwork, the reputation and experience of the artist, the level of detail involved, and in this case the price is fair for the quality of NFTs created.

The minting process is standard and is a service provided by NMKR.

The Promotion of Twitter/X posts is Standard and provided by X.

The cost of hiring a social media management company in Greece can vary from : 1000 Euro to 3000 Euro for such a Project.