1. Project Overview
BallotDAO is a lightweight, Web3-based voting interface designed to simplify how members participate in DAO governance within The Sandbox ecosystem. Built with React and Next.js, BallotDAO makes proposal voting intuitive and accessible, especially for non-technical users and first-time DAO participants.
The primary goal of BallotDAO is to increase voter participation and engagement by eliminating the complexity often associated with governance platforms. Through clear UI/UX design, wallet integrations (e.g., Ethereum/Polygon), onboarding modals, and educational tooltips, the platform empowers creators and community members to confidently cast votes and understand DAO proposals.
BallotDAO targets creators, developers, and community members within The Sandbox who want to participate in governance but are discouraged by poor UX or lack of onboarding. By streamlining the voting process, BallotDAO strengthens The Sandbox’s decentralized decision-making while expanding access to governance tools across Web3.
2. Problem Identification
DAO governance in The Sandbox can be intimidating for new and non-technical users due to:
- Confusing voting interfaces
- Lack of onboarding or explainer content
- Friction in wallet connection or navigation
Based on feedback from other DAOs and personal experience as a full-stack developer contributing to governance-focused hackathons, it’s clear that poor UX and unclear voting logic are major barriers. Many builders want to vote, but don’t know how or where to begin. This friction results in low turnout and underrepresented voices, especially from emerging regions.
BallotDAO addresses this with a focused, easy-to-use voting tool that explains, guides, and removes the guesswork from the governance process.
3. Solution Approach
BallotDAO offers a frictionless, guided governance experience through:
- React/Next.js frontend optimized for speed and accessibility
- Wallet integration (via Wagmi + RainbowKit for Polygon & Ethereum)
- Proposal presentation layer that simplifies reading and voting
- Educational overlays to explain proposal types and voting outcomes
- Responsive design for access on both mobile and desktop
- Deployable on Vercel with open-source code for transparency
Unlike existing governance platforms like Snapshot (which often overwhelm first-time users), BallotDAO is laser-focused on clarity and onboarding. It doesn’t require token-intensive proposals to understand how to vote. It shows live status, includes tooltips for terminology, and walks users through each action.
This solution is ideal for The Sandbox’s diverse global community and supports its mission to empower creators everywhere—especially those without deep technical backgrounds.
4. Impact Measurement
| Metric | Target Outcome |
|---|---|
| Unique wallet connections | 300+ unique voters in pilot period |
| Proposal votes cast via BallotDAO | 200+ total votes submitted |
| Onboarding content view rate | ≥ 60% modal/tooltips engagement rate |
| Workshop attendance (live) | 50+ participants in live onboarding |
| User feedback (satisfaction score) | ≥ 80% positive feedback post-pilot |
Success will be evaluated through analytics dashboards (e.g., wallet connections, click-through rates) and user surveys distributed via Discord and Twitter post-launch.
5. Technical Implementation & Timeline
| Milestone | Deliverables | Completion | % of Grant | Demonstration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Finalize MVP UI/UX, wallet connect, deploy v1 | July 24, 2025 | 40% ($800) | Live product at ballotdao.vercel.app, GitHub repo |
| #2 | Add onboarding flow, tooltips, term explanations | August 5, 2025 | 20% ($400) | Screenshots, screencast demo, GitHub PR |
| #3 | Run Twitter Space workshop + user testing | August 12, 2025 | 20% ($400) | Twitter/X recording, live feedback form |
| #4 | Collect feedback, optimize UI, submit final report | August 26, 2025 | 20% ($400) | Analytics report, feedback summary, post-mortem blog |
6. Team Qualifications
Godspower Ojini
- 17-year-old Full-stack developer with 2+ years of experience building React & Next.js applications
- Winner of two back-to-back hackathons in 2024 & 2025
- Lead Front-end developer on NjemBRT, a transport solution developed for Enugu state, NIgeria
- Skilled in wallet integrations, frontend performance, and Web3 UX
Portfolio: https://godspowerojini.vercel.app
X Profile: https://x.com/Gp_Ojini
While this is my first contribution to The Sandbox ecosystem, my passion for onboarding and governance tools aligns directly with The Sandbox’s mission to foster creativity, inclusivity, and decentralization.
7. Budget Allocation & Sustainability
| Category | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Development (UI/UX, logic) | $1,000 |
| Wallet integration & testing | $300 |
| Educational overlays/tooltips | $200 |
| Community workshop & promo | $300 |
| Reporting + maintenance | $200 |
| Total | $2,000 |
After grant completion, the project will be maintained as an open-source tool and promoted for adoption by other DAOs as well. I plan to continue iterating based on feedback and would welcome Sandbox community contributions on GitHub.
How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
Through @vicwritesall on Twitter/X
