AIP-572: Podcastization of ApeCoin Spaces on APECHAIN! (Resubmission)

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

We want to start with a tangible proof of concept that showcases the podcastization of ApeCoin’s X Spaces while demonstrating on-chain content distribution, Web2-Web3 integration on Apechain, and new opportunities for $APE.

Why focus on Spaces? Because they are crucial arenas where our community thrives, engages in discussions, learns, promotes, onboards newcomers to the DAOs, AIP authors pitch their proposals, Apes and Mocas receive Apechain, Yuga, Moca, Sandbox and Otherside updates, and more. However, these sessions require significant time commitments at inconvenient hours. To address this, we plan to:

Download all recorded ApeCoin-related Spaces, edit and divide them into standalone episodes, crafted according to the host’s outline and the dynamic of each Space. This includes content from ApeComms, ApeCoinGWG News, Bulls on the Block, Bodega, Meet at the Clubhouse, UGH Mocaverse and all other relevant Spaces, including the growing Apechain Spaces.

After post-production, all these episodes will be uploaded to Apechain and distributed across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms, as well as on Dixo OnChain platform running on Apechain where members of the community will be able to leave feedback, rating (and extras) in exchange for rewards. We already did an example with Meet at the Clubhouse DEC 6, 2024:

Actual Meet at the Clubhouse Space DEC 6, 2024 in all platforms:

1. Meet at the Clubhouse DEC6/24 - with @seannana @tayl0rnelson @OtherPageHQ (on Spotify)
2. Meet at the Clubhouse DEC6/24 - with @garypalmerjr (on Apple Podcasts)
3. Meet at the Clubhouse DEC6/24 - with @realniceguy_SRH (on YouTube)
4. @Mo_Ezz14’s Demo Reel Part 2 (where you can hear Mo Ezeldin singing a cappella with Dixo’s arrangements :laughing:, and where you can leave feedback and rate on-chain on Apechain.)

Also you can listen to almost 20 episodes already uploaded on the podcast “APECHAIN ON CHAIN”.

All episodes’ podcast metadata (episode titles, covert art, descriptions, etc) will be stored on Apechain. Audio files will be stored on IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and links to the IPFS audio files will also be included in the Apechain metadata, making it a totally decentralized content. In total, we will produce 200 ApeCoin Ecosystem’s X Spaces (more than 1000 episodes and more than 500 hours of audio).

Why podcasts?

Because podcasts are the most direct, natural, and cost-effective way to communicate. That’s why listeners are growing worldwide nonstop. Since the dawn of time, humans have been wired to respond to voice when it comes with the right words, the right tone, and even the right musicality. Also, podcasts are notably less expensive to produce than video. And because DIXO has been in the podcast industry for more than 19 years and we are pioneers in the space.

Sources: Statista, Edison Research

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM

This AIP is conceptualized as a service to the marketing and communications of ALL ApeCoin Ecosystem members. Its immediate benefits are:

Since Spaces are hosted by ApeComms. GWG, MBAs, MOCAs, DAOS, Onboarders, etc… the whole ApeCoin Ecosystem will benefit from this AIP.

Also, since Live AIP Draft authors pitch their AIPs on the Spaces, they will be able to send voters and delegates directly to the post-produced and standalone episode of their AIPs.

Since this is on-demand, they can listen to the Spaces on their own time, allowing them to spend quality time with their loved ones.

$APE Gas fees for episodes uploads, updates, and interactions with listeners using our Dixo Onchain platform on Apechain.

OVERALL COST

Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund: $80,000.18 USD (Lucky number: $0.18 ).

Payment is requested in a lump sum.

200 Spaces x $400 broken down as follows:

Audio engineer Jr. to clean audio master: $50 USD Editor to break down Spaces into episodes: $100 USD Audio engineer Sr. to audio produce and post-produce the final episodes with ProTools = $250 USD Cost of personnel: $400 USD per Space.

PROPOSAL

Link to the full proposal: (https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-572-podcastization-of-apecoin-spaces-on-apechain-resubmission/27429)

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.