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Cardano lacks viral presence. Memes are scattered and weak, missing the mass buzz needed to reach beyond the community.
Produce ~8,000+ memes, and 19,000+ shorts from 32 master templates, so thousands share the same memes at once—driving massive, viral buzz for Cardano.
This is the total amount allocated to 10,000 Memes, One Voice: Cardano Goes Viral.
Please provide your proposal title
10,000 Memes, One Voice: Cardano Goes Viral
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
58813
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
8
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Cardano lacks viral presence. Memes are scattered and weak, missing the mass buzz needed to reach beyond the community.
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Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
No dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
All master templates (core video frameworks with AI chatbot prompts and tools), style templates (community-customized versions), and integrated chatbot prompts will be freely accessible under an MIT License, enabling the Cardano community to create and share viral videos, fostering decentralized growth.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Social Media
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Action Plan:
What are your success metrics?
Community Metrics:
Our Channel Metrics:
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
Please check our landing page to have better visual for this proposal here: https://link.gadiac.asia/mJgNNE
Picture thousands of Cardano fans—students, crypto enthusiasts—unleashing a tidal wave of vibrant memes, each pulsing with ADA coin animations and “Cardano to the Moon” humor, captivating Gen-Z and powering a global community surge.
This proposal delivers 8,250+ memes crafted from 32 master templates and 19,475 shorts, validated through community style-template testing, and amplified with contests, rewards, and viral sharing.
-> End user don't need to generate shorts then merge by themseves. They just get into the style template, upload their personal asset (avatar, personal body image), then one-click -> a meme will be made
This ensures scalability, accessibility, and consistent Cardano branding.
To fuel constant engagement, we implement a gamified reward system:
Metrics are calculated using industry-standard benchmarks for organic meme content:
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Instead of relying only on technical updates and education, we add the missing layer: memes, humor, and community-driven buzz that resonate with Gen-Z and the broader internet culture.
Blockchain adoption is not only about technology; it’s about visibility and culture.
Other ecosystems (e.g., Dogecoin, Shiba Inu) have grown entire communities on the back of memes. Cardano has the superior technology, but lacks this viral cultural layer.
By delivering millions of impressions and creating a system where meme-making is easy, fun, and incentivized, this project ensures that Cardano is constantly in front of new audiences.
This is how we shift from 2.5% social dominance to becoming one of the most talked-about ecosystems in Web3.
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?
This proposal is not an experiment. It builds directly on our team’s 8+ years of professional experience in media production, digital marketing, and community engagement. We already have the people, partners, and platform infrastructure to deliver.
Importantly, this proposal represents only ~10% of our overall business activities — meaning it is both sustainable and supported by a much larger operational base.
These partnerships increase credibility, reach, and adoption, ensuring content spreads beyond just our platform.
All deliverables are based on clear calculations and workflows:
We do not rely on “viral luck.” Instead, we rely on systematic production + community incentives + partner networks + organic sharing, which together guarantee steady measurable results.
In short: This project is highly feasible because it is aligned with our existing business, strengthened by strong partnerships, and supported by a wider ecosystem of universities and communities. Catalyst funding accelerates what we are already doing — not something experimental — making the impact both achievable and sustainable.
Milestone Title
Foundation & First Wave
Milestone Outputs
Master templates: 8 produced and published
Style templates (vibes): ≈371 created by community
Shorts (buzz) – total produced: 3,314
Shorts used for memes: 2,200
Shorts used for testing styles: ≈1,114
Memes: 1,100 published
Rewards executed
Weekly rewards: 2 months × 1,200 ADA = 2,400 ADA distributed.
Monthly rewards: 2 months × 900 ADA = 1,800 ADA distributed.
Budget alignment (for reference, not a criterion): 12,371 ADA
Acceptance Criteria
Master templates: ≥ 8 templates publicly available on the platform.
Style templates: ≥ 370 community submissions accepted/published.
Shorts (total): ≥ 3,314 generated and logged in platform analytics.
For memes: ≥ 2,200 shorts consumed in meme crafting.
For testing: ≥ 1,114 shorts generated for style testing.
Memes: ≥ 1,100 meme posts compiled with URLs (across TikTok/X/IG/Reddit/Discord).
Rewards: On-chain ADA payouts executed for:
Weekly: total 2,400 ADA across Months 1–2.
Monthly: total 1,800 ADA across Months 1–2.
Social interaction metrics (no impressions):
Total interactions across published memes: ≥ 3,300
(measured as the sum of likes + comments + reposts/retweets + stitches/duets;
baseline ≥3 interactions per meme × 1,100 memes = 3,300).
Coverage: interaction counts collected for ≥ 90% of the 1,100 meme URLs.
Evidence of Completion
Templates repository: Public links/screenshots showing 8 master templates and ≥370 style templates (platform pages + GitHub exports).
Platform analytics exports (CSV/PDF): Counts for total shorts, shorts used for memes, and shorts used for testing (showing 3,314 / 2,200 / ≥1,114).
Meme ledger: A shared sheet or dashboard listing ≥1,100 meme URLs with timestamps and platform names.
Interaction audit pack: For ≥90% of meme URLs, screenshots or API exports showing interaction totals; a summary row showing ≥3,300 cumulative interactions.
Rewards proof: On-chain transaction IDs totaling 2,400 ADA (weekly) and 1,800 ADA (monthly) for Months 1–2, plus winner lists.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
12371
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Early Buzz & Workshop Kickoff
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
≥ 8 master templates publicly available on the platform
≥ 273 community style templates accepted/published
Shorts (total) logged in platform analytics ≥ 3,987
Shorts consumed for memes ≥ 3,168
Shorts generated for testing ≥ 819
≥ 1,584 meme posts compiled with URLs
Rewards paid on-chain: 2,400 ADA (weekly) + 1,800 ADA (monthly)
Social interaction metrics (controllable only):
Cumulative interactions across published memes ≥ 4,752
Interaction evidence available for ≥ 90% of meme URLs
Evidence of Completion
Public links/screenshots for 8 master templates and ≥273 style templates (platform + GitHub)
Platform analytics export (CSV/PDF) showing shorts totals (3,987), shorts used for memes (3,168), and for testing (≈819)
Meme ledger: sheet/dashboard listing ≥1,584 meme URLs with timestamps and platforms
Interaction audit pack: screenshots/API exports for ≥ 90% of URLs; summary row totaling ≥4,752 interactions (likes + comments + reposts/retweets + stitches/duets)
On-chain reward transaction IDs totaling 4,200 ADA for the period (weekly + monthly)
Internal budget ledger showing 13,380 ADA alignment (optional transparency attachment)
Delivery Month
4
Cost
13380
Progress
40 %
Milestone Title
Scale Content & Engagement
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
≥ 8 master templates publicly available on the platform
≥ 200 community style templates accepted/published
Shorts (total) logged in platform analytics ≥ 5,163
Shorts consumed for memes ≥ 4,562
Shorts generated for testing ≥ ≈601
≥ 2,281 meme posts compiled with URLs
Rewards paid on-chain: 2,400 ADA (weekly) + 1,800 ADA (monthly)
Social interaction metrics (controllable only):
Cumulative interactions across published memes ≥ 6,843
(baseline ≥ 3 interactions per meme × 2,281 memes)
Interaction evidence available for ≥ 90% of meme URLs
Evidence of Completion
Public links/screenshots for 8 master templates and ≥200 style templates (platform + GitHub)
Platform analytics export (CSV/PDF) showing shorts totals (5,163), shorts used for memes (4,562), and for testing (≈601)
Meme ledger: sheet/dashboard listing ≥2,281 meme URLs with timestamps and platforms
Interaction audit pack: screenshots/API exports for ≥ 90% of URLs; summary row totaling ≥6,843 interactions (likes + comments + reposts/retweets + stitches/duets)
On-chain reward transaction IDs totaling 4,200 ADA for the period (weekly + monthly)
Internal budget ledger showing 15,145 ADA alignment (optional transparency attachment)
Delivery Month
6
Cost
15145
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Full Surge & Final Report
Milestone Outputs
Master templates: 8 produced and published
Style templates (vibes): ≈147 created by community
Shorts (buzz) – total produced: 7,011
Shorts used for memes: 6,569
Shorts used for testing styles: ≈442
Memes: 3,285 published
Rewards executed
Weekly rewards: 2 months × 1,200 ADA = 2,400 ADA distributed
Monthly rewards: 2 months × 900 ADA = 1,800 ADA distributed
Budget alignment (for reference, not a criterion): 17,917 ADA
Acceptance Criteria
8 new master templates published and accessible on platform
Community contributions: ~147 style templates verified via submissions
Buzz production logs confirm 7,011 shorts created
Usage logs show 6,569 shorts consumed in meme production
Testing logs confirm ≈442 shorts used for validating vibes
Publication record shows 3,285 memes distributed across social platforms
Rewards proof: weekly + monthly ADA payouts logged and reported
Financial alignment verified with budget plan (17,917 ADA)
Evidence of Completion
Screenshots/links of 8 master templates published
Repository or submission records showing ≈147 community style templates
Internal system logs/screenshots verifying 7,011 shorts produced
Analytics showing shorts split: 6,569 for memes, ~442 for vibe testing
Publicly available 3,285 memes on platform/social (screenshots, links)
Transaction logs/screenshots of 2,400 ADA weekly rewards + 1,800 ADA monthly rewards
Financial summary document showing milestone spending = 17,917 ADA
Delivery Month
8
Cost
17917
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Master template production (21.76%) 12,800 ADA
Shorts subtotal (49.67%) 29,213 ADA
Shorts for memes (42.08%) 24,749 ADA
Shorts for style template testing (7.59%) 4,464 ADA
Weekly rewards (16.32%) 9,600 ADA
Monthly rewards (12.24%) 7,200 ADA
Grand Total (100%) 58,813 ADA
Month 1: 6,100 ADA
Month 2: 6,271 ADA
Month 3: 6,521 ADA
Month 4: 6,859 ADA
Month 5: 7,296 ADA
Month 6: 7,849 ADA
Month 7: 8,536 ADA
Month 8: 9,381 ADA
Total: 58,813 ADA
Milestone 1 (Months 1–2): 12,371 ADA
Milestone 2 (Months 3–4): 13,380 ADA
Milestone 3 (Months 5–6): 15,145 ADA
Milestone 4 (Months 7–8): 17,917 ADA
Total: 58,813 ADA
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
This proposal delivers outstanding value for the Cardano ecosystem by combining low-cost, high-volume media production with community-driven adoption. Every ADA requested is directly tied to measurable outputs that boost Cardano’s visibility, engagement, and long-term growth.
1. High Output at Extremely Low Cost
Our system ensures thousands of personalized media outputs are created at a fraction of traditional production costs. Each short-form video costs about 0.75 ADA to produce when scaled through our template and AI pipeline. This efficiency enables mass participation without compromising quality or brand consistency.
2. Viral Reach with Proven Communities
By leveraging the Vietnam Cardano community (40K+ members) and university partnerships, this proposal guarantees immediate traction and organic sharing. The campaign creates a viral wave that spreads across TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube, reaching millions of impressions with minimal paid promotion. This organic growth means every ADA spent produces exponential exposure.
3. Experienced Team with Zero Setup Cost
Our team has already executed Cardano Summit media (2022–2024), produced 16+ Whiteboard Cardano videos, and trained thousands of students in media production. Because the expertise, infrastructure, and community pipelines already exist, there are no research or setup costs
4. Synergy Across Proposals
This proposal does not stand alone. It is part of a wider strategy alongside our educational workshops proposal. Together, they form a self-reinforcing ecosystem:
This synergy ensures sustainable engagement beyond the life of a single proposal, multiplying the return on Catalyst’s investment.
5. Open-Source, Reusable Assets
All master templates, style templates, and chatbot prompts will be open-sourced under an MIT license. This means the Cardano community can reuse, remix, and expand them for future campaigns—maximizing ecosystem-wide value long after project funding ends.
In short:
For a modest investment, this project delivers millions of impressions, thousands of videos, and direct community adoption at a cost far below traditional marketing. Every ADA multiplies in impact—fueling viral growth, strengthening community identity, and embedding Cardano into Gen-Z’s digital culture.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Our project is driven by a proven team with deep expertise in media production, community engagement, and strategic growth. Each member plays a distinct role to ensure professional execution and strong impact.
Alfred oversees the vision, strategy, and execution of this proposal. As the CEO of GADiAC Asia, he has more than 7 years of experience in media, branding, and marketing campaigns. His entrepreneurial background in launching media and entertainment startups gives him unique insight into how to design viral engagement funnels. For this project, Alfred ensures stakeholder alignment, delivery timelines, and that all activities are integrated into the wider Cardano ecosystem narrative.
Yao leads the creative production of our Cardano video series and templates. As co-founder of Whiteboard Cardano, she has already produced 16+ educational explainer videos about Cardano and supported the Cardano Summit design teams (2022, 2023, 2024). With 8 years of experience in media and design, Yao specializes in transforming complex blockchain concepts into engaging, viral-ready content. For this proposal, she directs the video template design, supervises AI-powered production pipelines, and ensures high-quality, consistent branding.
Ilum contributes his experience as a Catalyst Proposal Advisor (Funds 7–13) and as an active admin of the Vietnamese Cardano community (40K+ members). His role is to connect community voices with content production, ensuring the videos and campaigns resonate with grassroots Cardano supporters. He will lead contests, community voting activities, and help foster adoption through social channels.
Our strongest community ally is the Vietnam Cardano community, with more than 40,000 active members. This community forms the initial distribution engine for the viral videos, ensuring immediate traction across TikTok, Facebook, and X. Their ongoing participation will amplify reach, guarantee early adoption, and provide real feedback loops to refine campaigns.