tl;dr;

• Construct the first physical Nouns Themed Playground.
• Expand Nouns network value as an open-source brand & infinite work of art.
• Disrupt the status quo and provoke how establishment perceives cc0 assets.
• Allow organic interaction while capturing attention with charistmatic and value aligned public good initiative.
• Develop a media documentary to capture the essence of the project; explaining what is Nouns by Nouns and add to the lore within the Nouns story arc.
• Location: Guangzhou, Haizhu District, Pazhou; adjacent to Element 6 recreational hub that have an avg 800K mthly visitors.
• The proposed budget: 635,000 USDC

Context

We're building the world's first Nouns Themed playground, a public recreational space for everyone. Although ambitious, we pride to ensure smooth execution upon passing of proposal thus, prior to putting this together substantial legwork were done specifically in regards to obtaining authorities agreement.

This unconventional endeavor serves as a gateway and boundless potential to redefine the idea of "Nouns.". We have partnered with Element 6 a prominent recreational hub in Guangzhou, who generously allocated approximately 2000sqm of land allowing us to create this public thematic playground that will be featuring multiple Nouns play structures (6-7).

This isn't just another undertaking, it symbolizes an expansion of Nouns' value. It stand as an tangible manifestation of an open-source brand for the public, an ever-evolving work of art that extends beyond the crypto sphere. The Nouns Themed playground encapsulates our interpretation of the essence of Nouns, serving as a powerful catalyst for the creation of public goods.

The Disruption

These Nouns public infrastructures will have heavy Nouns aesthetic incoporated into their design. No, we are not talking about slapping noggle onto readily available play structures; rather, we meticulously design and construct each one from the ground up.

The aim of this themed playground will be, first and foremost, to influence at the same time increase Nouns brand recognition in the public eyes by infusing Nouns aesthetic into PLACES & THINGS strategically where everyone is able to interact with organically.

The themed playground will additionally foster conversations enable us to disrupt and challenge the norms, to provoke a shift on how establishments & individual perceive cc0 assets such as Nouns. Consequently, allow Nouns community to sprout new positive-sum initiatives / co-creation.

To ultimately increase utilization of Nouns assets, harnesses its potential as an infinite canvas, innovate & co-create more public goods. Propagating both horizontal and vertically within and outside of crypto sphere.

Media Documentary

In conjunction with the development of this Nouns themed playground, a documentary, aim to document every facet of this endeavor while serving as an outlet for us to elucidate the essence of Nouns by Nouns. Additionally, it also serve the purpose of promoting the public good purpose for Nouns.

With content in hand, we will be able to seed our message surrounding Nouns Themed playground, a physical Nounish public infrastructure to media partners within our network who share our enthusiasm for portraying Nouns' values and ethos, thereby generating constructive coverage. Furthermore, we are able to leverage on Element 6's exisiting social media partners to bring on more attention to this thematic playground boosting the playground's visibility.

If supported, this documentary can be proposed as a Droposal to Nouns where a portion of the proceed from Droposal can be allocated to support public good-oriented Prop House round, with the remaining proceed directed back to Nouns DAO.

Budget

Allocation

The total proposed budget is 635,000 USDC for 6mths duration, with an allocation as follows:

1. Construction + Documentary (89%): 563,000 USDC

• Immediate release: 200,000 USDC
• Remaining via Stream 1: 90,750 x 4 = 363,000 USDC

2. Team Compensation (11%): 72,000 USDC

• Immediate release: 24,000 USDC
• Remaining via Stream 2/3: (6,000 x 2pax) x 4 = 48,000 USDC

Total Immediate release (35%): 224,000 USDC Total Stream over 4mths (65%) : 411,000 USDC Stream start 1st Jan'24 - End 30th Apr'24

Breakdown

Timeline

Our Role

Overall Project Coordinator Our primary focus is to oversee and faciliate the development of this thematic playground, working closely with all stakeholders to ensure seamless and punctual completion. Our foremost objective is to showcase the essence of Nouns and Nounish elements to their fullest within this thematic playground.

Directing of Documentary We'll also be coordinating with a film crew to craft a captivating documentary that effectively narrates the story of Nouns through the lens of Nouns themed playground; providing a lore for communities memember to tap onto for future co-creation globally.

Liaison and Outreach In addition, we will leverage our extensive network, relationships and knowledge, utilizing the realzation of Nouns Themed Playground as a catalyze allowing us to further expand Nouns' network value. We are also committed in providing regular status updates to the DAO as this project progress. (min. mthly update via updates.wtf)

Noun 74: Founder of Chinese Cryptopunks Community & co-founder of NounsCN Karl: Founder of Nounsinsg & co-founder of NounsCN.

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Author's note

This concept materialized due to expansion of the network effect surrounding Nouns in China, drawing in like-minded individuals. We extend our acknowledgement to Element 6 for embracing the notion of a public themed playground revolving unorthodox aesthetic and endorsing the idea of positive-sum synergy. Their generous allocation of the land parcel (2000sqm) has made it possible for us to realize this Nouns Themed Playground, a Nouish public asset accessible to all ⌐◧-◧.