Grant Proposal: The Graph India Community (April 16th)

Community Grant Applications
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Grant ID: 85zrx0036

Summary:

Hello Graph Team, we would like to propose an idea to grow The Graph in the thriving Indian Community.

Since November 2021, there has been a steady rise in crypto ownership in India, jumping from 14.7% to 30% in April 2022. Many people are investing in popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Indian developers are actively involved in the crypto space, working on open-source blockchain protocols like Ethereum and contributing to developing decentralized applications.

Indian Developers are also participating in blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused hackathons in India, which offer opportunities for developers to collaborate and develop innovative blockchain-based solutions. Moreover, there is also a growing interest in DeFi applications and blockchain-focused hackathons in India. Despite concerns about regulation and potential risks, the Indian crypto community continues to grow and innovate.

With The Graph, developers in India can leverage a powerful indexing technology to build their decentralized applications and query networks with ease. By establishing a strong Indian community around The Graph, we can facilitate the exchange of knowledge and support, and drive the development of a thriving web3 ecosystem in India. Moreover, the tools and resources of The Graph can empower Indian developers to bring their ideas to life and contribute to the growth and evolution of the decentralized web.

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If available, please enter a link to your project below:

Are you applying as a team or individual?:
Team

What type of grant are you pursuing?:
Long-term (continuous)

Please select the category your project best fits into:
Regional Community

Please select who you think will benefit from your project?:
Subgraph Developers, Delegators, Other

How much funding are you looking for? (USD):
4000

Provide a breakdown of your requested funding:
Please select the category your project best fits into:
Regional Community & Event Organizer

Have you received funding from somewhere else?:
No

Funding Asked :
4000 USD X 3 MONTHS

Proposal Ask
We have listed the plan for the next 3 months, we would like to take out slowly in establishing The Graph in Indian Community. Further, we’ll be driving initiatives to move at in faster pace, and hoping to create more awareness of The Graph in the Indian community through our vision mandate - Education, Experiment, and Onboarding.

The average expense for DAO Program:

  1. Translations Translations into regional languages $400.00
  2. Twitter $500 x 2 active members on Twitter $1000
  3. Offline Events $600 x 1 $600.00
  4. Online Events $100 x 6 $600.00
  5. Content Marketing $500 x 2 $1000
  6. Telegram Community $400 x 1 $400

:fire:Total Funding Request $4000

Metrics for success
April
Aiming to engage the community on Twitter and Telegram, and targeting to onboard 200-500 followers on both social handles.
Start sharing insights about the project in the regional language.
Host online events like AMAs, Twitter Space, Meme contests, and quizzes.
Host offline events with 200+ developers.
Start Content Marketing through articles that will educate the community about project offerings.
Create YouTube videos on The Graph API & Dapps.

May
Aiming to engage the community on Twitter and Telegram, and targeting to onboard 500-1000 followers on both social handles.
Start sharing insights about the project in the regional language.
Host online events like AMAs, Twitter Space, Meme contests, and quizzes.
Start Content Marketing through articles that will educate the community about project offerings.
Create YouTube videos on The Graph API & Dapps.

June
Aiming to engage the community on Twitter and Telegram, and targeting to onboard 1000-3000 followers on both social handles.
Start sharing insights about the project in the regional language.
Host online events like AMAs, Twitter Space, Meme contests, and quizzes.
Start Content Marketing through articles that will educate the community about project offerings.

Have you applied for (or already received) funding from somewhere else?:
No

What’s your vision for how your project will impact The Graph and/or web3?:
The Graph India Guild Vision

Educate: The objective is to raise awareness among developers about The Graph indexing protocol, with the aim of making it simpler for them to build scalable open APIs using the platform’s tools and resources.

Onboard: Our vision is to extend the reach of The Graph to the Indian developer community and increase awareness of the protocol they offer. This will enable developers to leverage The Graph’s powerful tools to build APIs, ultimately fostering the growth and development of the decentralized web in India.

Development: Our mission is to inspire Indian developers to use The Graph’s powerful tools to build scalable open APIs and drive the growth of the decentralized web in India. We aim to empower developers to unleash their creativity and contribute to a thriving web3 ecosystem in India by leveraging The Graph’s indexing protocol.

Collaborate: We believe in fostering a collaborative community of developers, researchers, and other stakeholders who are passionate about the decentralized web. Our goal is to create a strong network of individuals who can work together to share knowledge, support each other, and drive innovation on The Graph protocol.

Innovate: We aim to inspire innovation in the Indian developer community by providing them with the necessary resources, tools, and support to experiment and create new decentralized applications and use cases using The Graph indexing protocol. Our vision is to see the Indian web3 ecosystem thrive and grow, with The Graph playing a pivotal role in its development.

Lead: We aspire to become the leading community of Graph developers in India, contributing to the growth and development of the protocol, while also promoting its adoption across various industries. We aim to lead by example, driving innovation, collaboration, and education in the Indian web3 ecosystem.

What can you share about any past work that is relevant to this grant?:
Our team has been actively involved in the web3 industry for two years, gaining valuable experience and expertise through various projects. One of our most notable achievements was working with Near Protocol, where we successfully ran their Ambassador program. This program involved building and growing a strong community of Near Protocol users and enthusiasts through a series of offline events across multiple cities in India.

To achieve this, we organized various events, including local meetups and web3 events, which helped us to attract and engage with a diverse range of people interested in Near Protocol. We put a lot of effort into making sure our events were inclusive, informative, and engaging, which helped us to build trust and establish a strong sense of community within the Near ecosystem.

Through our efforts, we were able to establish a global community of more than 25,000 users, which was a significant accomplishment. Furthermore, we also focused on onboarding developers and technology enthusiasts to the Near Protocol ecosystem, especially through events organized in colleges. By doing so, we were able to contribute to the growth of the Near ecosystem and help foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Now, we are leveraging our expertise and experience to work with Graph Protocol, where we aim to replicate our success in building and growing a strong community. We believe that our experience in organizing events and building communities will be invaluable in helping to attract and engage with a diverse range of users and enthusiasts interested in Graph Protocol. We are excited about the potential of Graph Protocol and look forward to contributing to its growth and success.

Can you share any information about current/past web3 experience?:
We are highly skilled professionals with 2 years of experience in the exciting and rapidly evolving world of web3. During this time, we have had the opportunity to work on a variety of web3 projects, including the Near Protocol.

As part of our work on Near Protocol, we were responsible for running the Ambassador program and building the community by organizing offline events in different cities across India. These events ranged from local meetups to web3 events and were designed to bring together developers, tech enthusiasts, and other stakeholders in the web3 ecosystem.

Thanks to our efforts, we were able to build a vibrant global community of over 25k users who were excited about the potential of web3 technology. Our events in colleges and other educational institutions helped to onboard a new generation of developers and other professionals who were eager to learn more about Near and its capabilities.

Now, we are excited to bring our skills and expertise to the Graph ecosystem, where we will once again work to build a strong community of users and stakeholders. With our experience in running successful events and engaging with diverse audiences, we are confident that we can help to promote the Graph and its potential to transform the web3 landscape.

Why are you interested in contributing to The Graph and/or web3?:
Our plan is to introduce The Graph to the Indian developer community, web3 influencers, and mass audience, in order to educate and increase awareness about the platform’s powerful indexing protocol. As India has one of the highest rates of crypto adoption and development of decentralized APIs, we see enormous potential for organic growth in the country. Our goal is to drive growth and expansion of The Graph ecosystem in India, by reaching out to the large Indian crypto community through new initiatives in web3, DeFi, NFTs, Dapps, and other areas. By bringing more users from India into The Graph ecosystem, we can contribute to the development of a thriving web3 ecosystem in the country.




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Grant Proposal: The Graph India Community (old)
#2

Hey there!
I read your proposal and the idea about the offline events looks great to me but i have a suggestion for you about the social platforms that you have mentioned.
So there’s already an indian community built on Telegram and twitter by @subgraphdev ,what i think is you should collaborate with him in achieving all these goals of AMA’s, twitter space etc as building separate social platforms won’t be a good idea.

Here are the links :

Twitter : https://twitter.com/thegraph_india?s=21&t=3SdjqV0hs5kb1V1Q2dvb9Q

Telegram : Telegram: Contact @TheGraph_India

I am voting Yes because i loved the offline event idea as it provides networking and learning from one another.

And best of luck with your grant !

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#3

Hello and thank you for submitting this grant proposal to grow The Graph in the Indian community! I have a few questions and comments to help better understand your project and its potential impact.

  1. Are you willing to collaborate with Graph Advocates from India, and how do you envision their role in your project?

  2. We have a full advocates program in place with a lot of translators. Could you provide more details on how the Graph Advocates can contribute to translations and other regional language-related efforts?

  3. Your proposal includes both online and offline events. Could you provide more details on these events, such as locations, timetable, and the slide deck you plan to use? Additionally, how will you involve Indian Graph Advocates in these events?

  4. In terms of content marketing, could you clarify what you mean by this and how it will be executed? What platforms will you use to distribute the content, and what topics do you plan to cover?

  5. You mentioned the creation of a separate Telegram community. In my opinion, it might be more beneficial to use the existing AdvocatesDAO Discord to help the community grow in one place and foster collaboration. Could you explain your reasoning for creating a new Telegram community?

  6. How do you plan to ensure the sustainability of your community-building efforts beyond the initial three-month period outlined in your proposal?

  7. Can you share some examples of the types of YouTube videos you plan to create, and how they will support your overall mission of educating and onboarding the Indian community?

  8. Would you be able to provide us with a connection at NEAR that could speak on your role there? Would you ask them to comment in this thread?

Your proposal shows great potential for boosting The Graph’s presence in the Indian community. I’m looking forward to learning more about your project and how it can contribute to the growth and development of The Graph in India.

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#4

Thank you for showing interest in our proposal. We’ll shortly provide all the answers to your questions.

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#5

Thanks for supporting us, We already have so many contacts with Colleges and University Where we can organize meetups and events.
Surely @asadus16 I definitely reaching out once the proposal gets reviewed :star:

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#6

Sorry for a bit of delay to answer the question

  1. Are you willing to collaborate with Graph Advocates from India, and how do you envision their role in your project?

Thanks for your message! We are definitely interested in collaborating with Indian Graph Advocates and building a strong community around The Graph. Our plan is to organize events focused on this exciting protocol and invite Graph Advocates to participate.

We are also in contact with other communities such as Aurora Near and Celo, and plan to reach out to Graph Advocates through these connections. By bringing together like-minded individuals, we hope to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and networking.

When organizing these events, we will consider factors such as the location, venue, date, and format. We also want to make sure that the topics covered are insightful and relevant to The Graph community. We appreciate your support and hope that you can join us in this exciting endeavor!

  1. We have a full advocates program in place with a lot of translators. Could you provide more details on how the Graph Advocates can contribute to translations and other regional language-related efforts?

As Graph Advocates, there are a few ways that they can contribute to translations and other regional language-related efforts:

Translate content: Graph Advocates can help translate documentation, blog posts, and other content related to Microsoft Graph into different languages. This could include translating existing content or creating new content in languages other than English.

Provide feedback: Graph Advocates can provide feedback on translations that have already been done. This can help ensure that the translations are accurate and that the content makes sense in the target language.

Engage with local communities: Graph Advocates can engage with local communities in their respective regions to understand their needs and requirements. This can help Microsoft Graph better support local languages and cultures.

Create localized demos: Graph Advocates can create localized demos that showcase how Microsoft Graph can be used in different regions and languages. This can help make the technology more accessible to non-English speakers.

Overall, Graph Advocates can play an important role in making Microsoft Graph more accessible to people around the world by contributing to translations and other regional language-related efforts.

  1. Your proposal includes both online and offline events. Could you provide more details on these events, such as locations, timetable, and the slide deck you plan to use? Additionally, how will you involve Indian Graph Advocates in these events?

Sure, I’d be happy to provide more details on our proposed events.

Online Events:
We plan to host monthly online events using a third-party platform to attract developers and the web3 community. The exact dates and times for these events will be announced in advance through our social media channels and mailing lists.

Offline Events:
We plan to organize three offline events, two of which will be held in Mumbai and one in Delhi. These events will provide opportunities for developers and the web3 community to network, share knowledge and collaborate on projects related to The Graph protocol. We will announce the exact locations, dates, and timings for these events through our social media channels and mailing lists.

Slide Deck:
We will prepare a slide deck for our online events that will cover the topics we plan to discuss. The slide deck will be made available to attendees before and after the event.

Involving Indian Graph Advocates:
We plan to involve Indian Graph Advocates in our events in several ways. First, we will invite them to participate in panel discussions and give talks at our events. Second, we will encourage them to share their knowledge and experience with the community by contributing to our blog and social media channels. Finally, we will collaborate with them to organize and promote the events, ensuring that they are well-attended and reach the target audience.

Overall, our goal is to create a vibrant and engaged community of developers and web3 enthusiasts who are passionate about The Graph protocol and eager to explore its potential. We believe that our events will provide valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration, and we look forward to welcoming everyone who is interested in graph advocacy to join us.

  1. In terms of content marketing, could you clarify what you mean by this and how it will be executed? What platforms will you use to distribute the content, and what topics do you plan to cover?

Hey there, thanks for asking about our content marketing strategy! Essentially, we’re focused on creating valuable and informative content to educate the community about The Graph platform and its products. To do this, we’re planning on hosting an AMA session, Articles and creating a YouTube channel where we’ll post guide videos and other informative content.

The AMA session will give community members a chance to ask questions and get answers from experts and members of The Graph team, while the YouTube channel will feature topics such as an introduction to The Graph platform, using The Graph APIs for DeFi Dapps, and guides on various Graph products.

To distribute this content, we’ll be using platforms such as social media channels, community forums, and email marketing. Our goal is to establish The Graph as a thought leader in the industry and increase awareness, engagement, and adoption of the platform among developers and users of decentralized applications.

Overall, we believe that content marketing is a powerful way to build trust, credibility, and authority within the community and help drive the growth of The Graph platform.

  1. You mentioned the creation of a separate Telegram community. In my opinion, it might be more beneficial to use the existing AdvocatesDAO Discord to help the community grow in one place and foster collaboration. Could you explain your reasoning for creating a new Telegram community?

I understand your point of view about using the existing AdvocatesDAO Discord to foster collaboration and community growth. However, I think creating a separate Telegram community can have several benefits as well. For one, Telegram is a widely used messaging app with a large user base, and having a presence on this platform can help us tap into a wider audience. Additionally, separating the community into two platforms can help us create a more focused and organized space for discussions and activities related to giveaways and engagement. This can be especially important for managing and tracking the progress of giveaways and ensuring that participants are actively participating in the community. Lastly, having a separate Telegram community can provide a different atmosphere and user experience compared to Discord, which can be more accessible to some users. Overall, I think creating a separate Telegram community can be a useful addition to the existing Discord community for engaging and growing the AdvocatesDAO community.

  1. How do you plan to ensure the sustainability of your community-building efforts beyond the initial three-month period outlined in your proposal?

Thank you for your question! We understand the importance of ensuring the sustainability of our community-building efforts beyond the initial three-month period. To achieve this, we have developed a long-term strategy that includes several key steps.

Firstly, we plan to evaluate and assess the impact of the program during the initial three-month period, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program, and develop a plan to address the gaps.

Secondly, we will build a core team of volunteers who are committed to the cause and have the necessary skills to run the program. This team will be responsible for driving the community-building efforts and ensuring that the program runs smoothly.

Thirdly, we will develop a communication plan to keep the community engaged and informed. This plan will include regular updates on the progress of the program, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement.

Fourthly, we will establish partnerships with other organizations that share similar goals and values. These partnerships can provide additional resources and support to help sustain the program.

Lastly, we will seek funding opportunities to support the program’s ongoing efforts. This could include grants, sponsorships, or crowdfunding campaigns.

In terms of continuous support from Graph, we plan to maintain open communication and build a strong relationship with the company. We will provide regular updates on the program’s progress and discuss any challenges or needs. Additionally, we will highlight the positive impact that the program is having on the community to demonstrate the value of continued support. We believe that by following this long-term strategy, we can ensure the sustainability of our community-building efforts beyond the initial three-month period.

  1. Can you share some examples of the types of YouTube videos you plan to create, and how they will support your overall mission of educating and onboarding the Indian community?

We have already created a youtube video for Nearby the name of TalksOnNear, we are happy to provide you with the link as well.
Talks on Near Blockchain - YouTube

  1. Would you be able to provide us with a connection at NEAR that could speak on your role there? Would you ask them to comment on this thread?

Yes, Her name is Priyanka and also I can share my NEAR Community DAO Member Forum ID

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#7

Greetings!

The presentation of the project will be in the public-voice-chat channel on the Graph AdvocatesDAO Discord server on May 2 at 18:00 UTC. Entrance is open and everyone is welcome to come in and ask their questions during the presentation!

Thank everyone for your attention!

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#8

Thank you so much everyone for being present at our presentation on the Graph India Community proposal. We hope you join us in our journey of building a web3 enthusiasts community for the Graph.

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#9

Congratulations! The majority decision of the Grant Committee has concluded to recommend this proposal to the DAO.

In order to receive official approval from the DAO, a corresponding on-chain vote needs to be conducted on DAOHaus that will determine the DAO decision. A member of the Grant Committee will reach out to you via email with instructions on next steps in order to prepare for the on-chain funding proposal, which requires prior completion of KYC and consent to the Grant Agreement.

Thank you for all your effort to present a strong proposal aiming to grow The Graph and web3 ecosystem!

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#10

I hereby agree to this grant agreement of the Graph AdvocatesDAO with the GitHub commit-hash 3858eb9315ef3a0a93d0701961ffbc2a57d45205. That document forms the legal agreement of the proposed grant with the following terms:

  • Scope

    • Build a strong regional community in India which will help in growth and success of The Graph protocol. The proposal outlines a comprehensive approach to engage, educate, and mobilize web3 and The Graph enthusiasts and developers, with a focus on creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking.

  • Deliverables

    • Organize and host two in-person events, one in Mumbai and one in Delhi, focused on promoting the understanding and adoption of The Graph protocol.

    • Establish and manage a YouTube channel called “Graph Talks”. Produce and upload a series of 6 videos (two per month) where Subgraph Developers, Graph Advocates, Core Developers, and other prominent figures in the Indian Graph community are interviewed.

    • Utilize the in-person events and online content to promote the growth of the Graph India Twitter page.

    • Actively participate in and moderate the Graph India Telegram group.

  • Total Grant Amount

    • USD Value: 2400 USD

    • Token: GRT

    • Token Amount: 19739.86 GRT

  • Disbursement Schedule:

    • Initial Funding: 35%

    • Upon Completion: 65%

  • Term Length:

    • Start Date: July 1st 2023
    • End Date: September 30th 2023

  • Receiving ETH Address: 0xd61c718A4c70494279573f6bDfA4B9FBEb105c18

I understand that the agreement will only be executed upon a successful completion of a corresponding on-chain vote by the Graph AdvocatesDAO. I also understand that the grant will be disbursed on Gnosis Chain.

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#11

The Graph AdvocatesDAO has approved initial funding of this grant proposal! Thanks to all community members that have been engaged throughout this process and providing feedback.

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#12

Hello @Albhion!

You have reached out to @pdiomede that you were able to achieve the deliverables you set out to accomplish. I’d like to remind you of them:

In order for the DAOs to decide on the final funding, we are waiting for you to share and describe whether you were able to achieve the deliverables you stated. Please be as open as possible and provide evidence of your work, as this will directly influence the DAO’s decision.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Report - the graph india mumbai meetup
#13

Here’s the Report

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#14

Greetings @Albhion !

Yes, looked through everything, I was really surprised to see the progress you made, and I’m glad that people liked it. But I would also like to mention the other deliverables you have assigned to yourselves. Specifically, to hold another event in Delhi. And the other ones as well, which are::

Thank you! And we look forward to hearing back from you soon!

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#15

Yes, The Graph Talks and Delhi Meetup are set and soon we will be rolling out the Series video , with Graph Dev, Builders using graph for their project .

#16

Cool, we expect some different results then. Thank you!

#17

Gm , @doxe01.eth & @pdiomede

I recently had a discussion with Paolo to provide an update on my progress, which aligns with the grants I’ve received… To date, I’ve utilized 35% of the allocated funds. Notable achievements include my work on managing The Graph India’s social media presence on platforms like Twitter and Telegram.

Moreover, I successfully organized a meetup in Mumbai that saw the participation of over 100 developers and members of the Web3 community. Another significant milestone is the launch of The Graph Talks YouTube channel, with our first video already published.

Looking ahead, I have clear objectives to attain. Specifically, I intend to use the remaining grants to organize a meetup in Delhi, enhance our social media presence with more engaging content, and produce additional YouTube videos featuring discussions with Graph developers and DApps builders, both from projects and individuals. I am eager to move forward and make the most of these opportunities to further our progress.

  • Future Objectives:
    • Organize a meetup in Delhi.
    • Enhance social media presence with impactful content.
    • Produce additional YouTube videos featuring Graph developers and DApps builders.
  • Request: Aiming to access the remaining grants to continue project advancement and achieve these goals.

Sharing some updates !!

https://twitter.com/TheGraphIndia/status/1697224726635303389?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheGraphIndia/status/1693505548413702428?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheGraphIndia/status/1692032326249894313?s=20

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https://twitter.com/TheGraphIndia/status/1679774200398249984?s=20

The Graph Talks
https://youtube.com/@TheGraphtalks?si=G1RvWvROdTr3vYsR

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#18

We regret to inform you that, after careful evaluation, the grant awarded to you has been revoked due to non-fulfillment of the agreed-upon deliverables and the assessment that the provided content does not meet the desired quality standards.

Throughout the grant period, we had high expectations for the impact and outcomes of your project. However, it has become evident that the deliverables outlined in the grant agreement have not been met as anticipated. This lack of compliance with the agreed-upon terms and conditions has compelled us to take the difficult decision to revoke the grant.

Furthermore, the content submitted for review has been assessed, and unfortunately, it falls short of the quality standards we had envisioned for projects supported by our grant program. As a result, we find it necessary to terminate the grant agreement with you.

We understand that challenges and unforeseen circumstances can arise during project implementation. If there are specific issues or obstacles that have hindered your ability to fulfill the grant requirements, we encourage you to communicate these challenges with us at your earliest convenience. While the grant revocation is a regrettable decision, we remain open to understanding any extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to this outcome.

We appreciate the effort and time you dedicated to your project and understand that this news may be disappointing. Despite the revocation of the grant, we hope that you can learn from this experience and use it to strengthen future endeavours.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist and provide any necessary information.

Thank you for your understanding.
Graph AdvocatesDAO

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