Decentralized curated storefront

by @ibelick & @smoogy Full proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bxUlI7O1TMOlc5iMLB2wgB41FWeuTRLyevVlyw8q4Y/edit

Forum link: https://gov.rarible.org/t/grant-proposal-decentralized-curated-storefront/476

TLDR We believe in a next generation of platform where users will be curators. We are looking to get funding to develop a working proof of concept and a platform for a curated storefront backed by the Rarible Protocol.

Our goal is to create an open-source POC allowing anyone to deploy a curated storefront (phase-1). Followed by the development of a curated playlist platform using the same tech (phase-2). We see an opportunity to build a music NFTs platform on top of the Rarible protocol just like Catalog used Zora protocol.

Problems / Opportunities Allowing anyone to create a curated storefront easily

Decentralized curation will help to promote artists and create a diverse art ecosystem

It’s not an easy and pleasant experience to discover new web3 artists. In the end, whether it’s web2 or web3, we want to discover and support artists doing music we like.

Curation on platforms like Spotify is centralized, we want to give the opportunity to any talented curators to create playlists on our platform and get rewarded.

Our vision for the phase 2 of this project is a platform allowing artists, curators, music lovers to come together around curated playlists. A place to discover music you love and find artists you want to support. A place for curators to earn money for their work.

Funding Milestones and Payments We are looking for $40,000k allowing us (2 people) to work full-time on this project for 2-months.