AIP-315: Formation of the Steering Committee and Publish Language and Market Focus Strategy for 2024-2025

ABSTRACT

This proposal aims to establish and operate an expert steering committee within ApeCoin DAO to lead the process of formulating a language and market focus strategy for 2024-2025. The steering committee will play a crucial role in prioritizing specific markets, optimizing resources, and incentivizing proposals that align with the chosen selected markets.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

The benefit of this proposal is the implementation of the approval AIP-259. AIP-259 bring several benefits:

1. Strategic resource allocation

AIP-259 allows for effective allocation of resources by concentrating efforts on selected markets, ensuring optimal use of available resources.

2. Clear direction

AIP-259 provides a clear sense of direction, fostering community cohesion and enabling individuals to align their efforts with the DAO's goals.

3. Enhanced impact of AIPs

The focused approach of AIP-259 enables AIPs to address specific needs, challenges, and opportunities within targeted regions or demographics.

4. Optimal Impact and Influence

AIP-259 establishing a stronger presence and gaining influence within selected markets, leading to increased market adoption, partnerships, and growth.

5. Efficient Decision-Making

AIP-259 provides a clear framework for decision-making. It ensures that AIPs are aligned with the selected markets, avoiding dilution of efforts across multiple markets.

6. Coordinated Market Expansion

ApeCoin DAO can optimize its resources, increase market penetration, foster inclusivity, achieve significant impact, and streamline decision-making processes.

OVERALL COST

$0 - 60,000.00 USD

OPTION A: Internal Steering Committee: $0 USD - $22,000.00 USD

OPTION A1 - Community Committee: 22,000.00 USD

Chairman ($4,000.00 USD)

6 Members ($18,000.00 USD/ $3,000.00 USD each)

OR

OPTION A2 - Foundation Committee: 0 USD

2 Members from Ape Foundation would be able to opt-in

2 Members from Special Council would be able to opt-in

1 Member, AIP-259 Author

OR

OPTION B: External Consulting Company: $60,000.00 USD - (OFFER DISCOUNT USD)

The cost will be given as a percentage discount from an amount of $60,000.00 USD (including VAT as much as applicable), which is the maximum amount the DAO is willing to pay for the performance of all services specified in section "Scope" above.

Option B1 - L+R (Levin+Riegner): $54,000.00 USD

L+R Proposal - Option B1|attachment (511.5 KB)

OR

Option B2 - Web3 Studios: $12,000.00 USD

Web3 Studios Proposal - Option B2|attachment (736.0 KB)

OR

Option B3 - BDC Consulting: $60,000.00 USD

BDC Consulting Proposal - Option B3.pdf|attachment (22.1 MB)

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-315-formation-of-the-steering-committee-and-publish-language-and-market-focus-strategy-for-2024-2025/16206

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.