AIP-352: ApeCoin Pets and toys

The below contents are duplicated from the ApeCoin DAO Snapshot:

https://snapshot.org/#/apecoin.eth/proposal/0x615ef7934ae2402f6070c248743848fc9d2bf0db911144fb47637022c79b6b41

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ABSTRACT A pioneering venture, “ApeCoin Pets” marries the realms of cryptocurrency and pet entertainment. Our advanced toys not only engage pets physically and mentally but also reward them with ApeCoins based on their interaction. We are appealing to the APE Community to champion and publicize ApeCoin Pets on a global scale.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM Introducing ApeCoin Pets can usher in a fresh and exhilarating dimension to the ApeCoin ecosystem. By marketing our product range, we aim to draw in a larger user base and escalate overall participation. With the proposed funding, we plan to manage both production and promotional expenses, promising comprehensive benefits in alignment with the funding requisition.

OVERALL COST We seek a funding allocation of $250,000 USD denominated in ApeCoin, to adeptly handle research, development, manufacturing, marketing, and seamless integration expenses.

1. Research & Development: $50,000

• Market research, product concept design, IoT integration studies, and initial software development.

2. Prototyping and Testing: $30,000

• Creation of prototype toys, hiring of testers (pet owners), and feedback gathering.

3. Manufacturing: $60,000

• Initial production run, quality checks, packaging, and distribution.

4. Blockchain Integration: $40,000

• Software development, blockchain consultants, security measures, and integration with ApeCoin.

5. Marketing & Promotion: $50,000

• Advertising, PR campaigns, social media marketing, events, and launch promotions.

6. Operations & Miscellaneous: $20,000

• utilities, administrative costs, and unforeseen expenses.

PROPOSAL Link to the full proposal: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-352-apecoin-pets-and-toys/18744

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.