Request for Funds: Beefy Convention Participation Budget August - December 2023

Request for Funds: Beefy Convention Participation Budget August - December 2023 Total Funds Requested: $75,000

This proposed budget includes the cost of sponsorships, marketing materials, and travel expenses for Beefy from August through December 2023.

Beefy, as a key contributor to the decentralized finance revolution, builds amazing products and helps drive the growth of the market and bring its benefits to the people. We send our best and brightest individuals to expand Beefy’s reach to all members of the crypto, and financial industries.

In the first half of 2023 Beefy sponsored and participated in: Quantum Miami, ETHDenver, Consensus, Avalanche Summit II, and will be sponsoring EthCC in Paris this July.

The proposed funds allocate a budget for attending blockchain and cryptocurrency-related events such as conferences, summits, and meetups. These events give Beefy a chance to network with industry experts, showcase Beefy products, and establish a presence in various communities. The estimated cost of attending a major conference can range from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the size and location of the event.

Beefy’s participation often includes a speaking role which can be included with a sponsorship package, or comes from a professional invitation. These events legitimized Beefy as a “real” project in the minds of many users, as well as professionals in the industry. People from all around the world have waited in line to meet with Beefy to share their stories on how Beefy has benefited their lives. These events also allow Beefy to branch out and establish relationships with projects in the crypto industry and to network with companies who are starting to become interested in crypto, allowing Beefy an advantage over its competitors.

Sponsoring and Attending Conventions allows Beefy to:

• Discover new opportunities and ideas
• Networking with new and existing protocols
• Builds business partnerships
• Access industry knowledge
• Expands and reinforces the Beefy brand to new, and familiar audiences
• Grows Beefy staff professionally and personally
• Allows for competitor and industry analysis
• Reduces common user concerns dealing with and anonymous DeFi project

For the second half of 2023, Beefy plans to continue a strategic business and marketing spend by participating in industry events around the world.

Considered Convention Participation for the first half of 2023:

EthArgentina - 8/16/2023 - Argentina EthWarsaw - 8/30/2023 - Poland Nordic Blockchain - 9/8/2023 Copenhagen EthChicago - 9/15/2023 - USA EconomyDubai - 10/2/2023 - UAE Chainlink Barcelona - 10/2/2023 - Spain EthMilan - 10/5/2023 - Italy Decentralized - 11/1/2023 - Greece Australian Crypto Convention - 11/11/2023 - Australia