Q1 Name of your Grant
Builder’s Corner: Showcasing Builders and Amplifying Builders Stories Across Africa
Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)
$4,000
Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific
Include specific outcomes (end result) for this grant.
Lanzer will be answering:
This grant will fund the Builder’s Corner initiative, a content driven project focused on discovering, documenting, and amplifying the stories of African builders who are actively creating within the Web3 space.
Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable
Include 3 measurable milestones that track progress toward the grant outcomes. with recommended payment %s that total to 100%.
Lanzer will be answering:
| ● | Launch a fully equipped content hub to produce high-quality storytelling content. |
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| ● | Create and publish 12 builder focused video episodes 1 per week |
| ● | Establish a dedicated builder community on Telegram and Whatsapp for continued engagement and collaboration. |
| ● | Host a physical gaming event collaborating with local gaming communities |
| ● | Host live twitter spaces and onboarding sessions that will introduce builders to the Sandbox ecosystem and encourage participation |
Builder’s Corner will provide a platform for underrepresented builders, inspiring more creators to join the open metaverse and directly aligning with Sandbox’s mission to empower creators globally.
Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable
Provide a primary and secondary PUBLIC point of contact for this grant. There is no need for email.
@ekson_wtb on Twitter and TG
Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic
Define the realistic impact of your grant outcomes on the Sandbox ecosystem.
Lanzer will be answering:
- Do these impacts make sense for the Sandbox ecosystem?
- Do any of these impacts connect with the people, product, or purpose of the Sandbox (timestamp 29:54 to 31:00) OR does the grant author clearly explain how it reasonably connects to the Sandbox ecosystem in a way not covered by the linked video? (Impacts not covered will receive increased scrutiny during evaluation)
Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely
Describe the timeline for completion of the grant outcomes.
Lanzer will be answering:
Milestone and Deliverables
Milestone 1: Setup & Launch- Purchase laptop, mic, camera, router, ring light, editing tools.
- Launch the Builder’s Corner video trailer (Already launched), I started with my personal account, I’m Leveraging on my personal credibility and network first,
- Publish 2 videos
Milestone 2: Content Rollout & Engagement-
Publish 8 builder video episodes.
Launch Builder’s Corner Community. I will merge it with my already existing community, rebranding the existing community to builders corner with changes
Publish 6 builder video episode|
Milestone 3: Final Content & Impact Report
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Host a physical gaming meetup.
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Publish 4 final builder episodes.
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Document and publish sustainability report and case study.
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Submit community growth and builder content report.
GRANT OUTCOMES
Builder’s Corner will:
Increase visibility for African builders, many of whom lack platforms to share their work and stories
Onboard builders into Sandbox by exposing them to the metaverse, storytelling tools, and Web3 opportunities.
Foster a growing builder network that can eventually collaborate with Sandbox and contribute to the metaverse narrative.
The initiative aligns with Sandbox’s people focused mission to empower creators and expand access to the open metaverse, particularly from emerging regions that are often underrepresented.
By amplifying builders’ stories and introducing new creators to Sandbox’s potential, Builder’s Corner will encourage more creator-driven adoption and support a thriving, diverse ecosystem.
TIMELINE
Week 1 TO 2:
Purchase tools and equipment, publish onboarding content. Publish 2 builder-focused episodes.
Weeks 3 – 10:
Publish 8 builder-focused episodes.
Host 1 builder onboarding physical workshop.
Run Twitter Spaces under “Builder’s Corner with SandboxDAO.”
Weeks 11 – 12:
Publish 2 final builder episodes.
Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Fully disclose those who benefit from your grant. Include a link to read about them, how they benefit, and the group/business/entity they are associated with or belong to. Lanzer will be answering:
@Ekeson_wtb Independent Web3 content creator and community builder.
I am the sole executor of this project and the sole beneficiary of the grant. The funds will be used strictly for content production and builder onboarding.
Here’s my Portfolio
https://mainstack.me/joseph
There will be no DAO voting power or governance influence tied to this grant. The value returned will be through content, community engagement, and platform amplification only.
How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
From Twitter
cc: @Lanzer
