# Nouns Beyond Screens

![](https://arweave.net/ZRySf6_sjZXtSKqpVTnUBSvdi9ud_ir29xG3Q-tiwOs/Nouns-Beyond-Screens.png)

## 1. TL;DR

In the last prop, we built [cc0-lib.wtf](https://cc0-lib.wtf/) - a search engine and repository of all Nouns DAO cc0 contents that allows anyone to browse, download, contribute and remix the contents for their projects & proliferation.

This proposal specifically aims to bring the Nouns brand further both physically & digitally, adopting a multi-channel approach & driving interest in the brand itself through other targeted audiences.

We are seeking a budget of 67 ETH + $28,500 USDC for the period of 6-8 months. Full breakdown of the proposal ↓

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## 2. What have we delivered?

![Prop 343 Recap](https://arweave.net/CvGvZK6810ppf3t0mt3hsgg2AbVqbBU1qsI83E3nrhc/Prop343Recap.png)

From [Prop 343](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/343) we have ;

**1. built **[cc0-lib.wtf](https://cc0-lib.wtf/)** & its supporting tools**

- [contributors dashboard](https://cc0-lib.wtf/dashboard)
- [allow users to add & edit submissions](https://cc0-lib.wtf/dashboard/submissions)
- built two uploaders which upload files to Arweave for data permanence ;
  - [cc0-lib uploader](https://cc0-lib.wtf/dashboard/uploader)
    - max file size 4mb *(below 3.5mb is the best)*
    - support bulk upload, ENS req for data tracking
    - arweave link, export to csv & json
    - fund pool sponsored by DAO prop 343
  - [uploadr](https://uploadr.app/)
    - required MATIC in your wallet, self-fund
    - no max file size, export to csv
- [contributors leaderboard](https://cc0-lib.wtf/leaderboard)
- [cc0-lib's public api](https://cc0-lib.wtf/api)
- [github - cc0-lib.wtf](https://github.com/0xN1/cc0-lib)
- introduced [ai assisted search](https://cc0-lib.wtf/ai) *(requires wallet connect)*
- [cc0-lib's sitemap](https://cc0-lib.wtf/sitemap)
- [farcaster comments integration](https://x.com/0xNeroOne/status/1680745520439099392?s=20)
- [raycast extension](https://www.raycast.com/0xN1/cc0-lib)
- published over 2000 downloadable cc0 contents for remixing
- search by tags & browse by categories
- gathered 2K visitors & 10K views
- [prop 343 - full expenses breakdown](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o1Kx08xtMhmdyAQ2uH5k4wUJaFBR6jcGb2Bry0McN4w/edit?usp=sharing)

**2. produced a highly-curated zine**

- launched a genesis special edition physical zine package - [zine.cc0-lib.wtf](https://zine.cc0-lib.wtf/)
- 62 pages of curated content including fundamentals of the Nouns ecosystem & its ethos
- provides a concise overview of the Nouns ecosystem for newcomers *(eg; funding, subdaos, highlights)*
- [github - zine.cc0-lib.wtf](https://github.com/0xN1/cc0-lib-zine)

![FINAL-COMPILATION-ZINE](https://arweave.net/02XMtdjNz5VjEAFay6GIQN_XimIiWrr1HatnwOvnd7w/OVERALL.png)

**3. started our **[cc0-lib's prop house](https://prop.house/cc0-lib)** round**

- kickstarted our house & [first prop house round](https://prop.house/cc0-lib/cc0-lib-cover-art-round-1) for zine's cover art contest
- managed to gather 25 proposals

![](https://arweave.net/DWhxmNc80OD6fVPd7KK-26q796Sjj7N16HWVL5Q-bic/PropHouse.png)

**4. testimonial from community**

- proposers have utilised our contents to enhance their proposals/platform

![Testimonial](https://arweave.net/lyyiSbti4MnJnL6DL4c9ZWKX21pXD8fPLL7HnJ7cCKU/Testimonial.png)

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## 3. What's next for the next 6 months?

![Framework](https://arweave.net/PomH6Hd7xtdD3HerDXDqTGhwJOqT1hbZZDuUnfcyMnM/RecapFinal.png)

We aim to broaden this idea towards **physical implementation**. Nouns holds the potential to benefit from a tangible & real-world presence as it could provide a more engaging experience. We are planning to incorporate these physical elements together with digital world, from end to end, as we believe it could build trust and foster a deeper connection, interaction and resonance with our target audience. Here's how ;

### Local Activations & Collaborations

**1. Onboard More Local & Worldwide Talents Beyond Web3**

- we want to onboard local artists & builders who are unfamiliar with the web3 world, guiding & educate them on how to participate in Prop House and Nouns ecosystem
- we will continue to host **4x art-related open rounds of 1.5 ETH for each month (CC0-LIB Prop House)** with no limitations on theme, medium or subject as long as it is nounish
- the rounds will occur every **six weeks** in a 3-weeks-proposing/1-week-voting/2-weeks-contingency format
- all entries will be **released as cc0** and accessible to download on [cc0-lib.wtf](https://www.cc0-lib.wtf/) and be made available to mint on [bound.wtf](https://www.bound.wtf/) once every proposing period has ended *(links will be provided)*
- these creations will be featured & produced into **tangible merchandise** *(eg; art prints, stickers, keychain)* that will be made available to purchase during our events & activations *(including online)*
- all the proceeds will be split between Nouns DAO (50%), artists (40%) and our team (10%)

![CC0-LIB Prop House](https://arweave.net/m5Xt2mWQCZKMkfpuBWVCxmaTZpTmnFrOd3jqVLrGkfQ/CC0-PropHouse.png)

**2. Make Programmes with Our Local Community**

- we want to host our **own local event exclusively for Nouns** with the aim of educating people about what Nouns is all about & build organic interest towards the brand itself
- incorporating local artist collaborations into the project adds another layer of creativity & community involvement, with the aim to onboard more talented artists outside of the Nouns ecosystem
- we will invite and collaborate with a diverse of local artists, each representing various forms of artistic expression, to **produce their own content about Nouns** using resources from [cc0-lib.wtf](https://cc0-lib.wtf/) library
- we will be collaborating in total of 10 artists, comprising 5 individuals who are a mix of established and emerging artists, alongside with 5 open-call slots
- all the creations will be **showcased during the main event** alongside **a display of visual storytelling of Nouns & nounish products** that can be featured together through various channels to generate excitement & garner recognition and can attract more attention from media outlets *(eg; Nounish Series, Nouns Short Shorts, Nouns Movie)*
- we will also do **giveaways** offline & online as part of our strategy to further increase participation and engagement
- all the produced contents will be **released as cc0** and accessible to download on [cc0-lib.wtf](https://www.cc0-lib.wtf/) allowing anyone to use them for their own proliferation efforts
- these creations will be produced into **merchandise** as well *(eg; art prints, stickers, keychain)* that will be made available to purchase during our events & activations *(including online)*
- the contents will be available to mint on [bound.wtf](https://www.bound.wtf/) and the funds will be split between Nouns DAO (50%), artists (40%) and our team (10%)
- further details about the programmes & event will be announced in the latter as it requires more intensive discussions among the team, collaborating artists & venue management *(refer Updates section below)*
- all medias will be captured by professional photographer & videographer and we will ensure a thorough documentation allowing everyone to use it. This will also be used to assist our product release.
- collaborating artists social media & sample works ;
  - [Kupeh Rodriguez's IG](https://www.instagram.com/kupeh_rod/)
  - [tujugila's X](https://twitter.com/tujugila/)
  - [iqbalhakimboo's Behance](https://www.behance.net/iqbalhakimboo/)
  - [jimijerong's IG](https://www.instagram.com/jimijerong/)
  - [Arda Baha's IG](https://www.instagram.com/ardacadabrahh/)

![Collaborating-Artist](https://arweave.net/a2sHEQ6LG4uZj0ZvgrGMmf6BpB4-OyanvZVEJA4dKr8/Collaborating-Artists.png)

- we intend to **engage with charitable organizations** as part of our community involvement, aligning with the ethos of Nouns, which is centered around goodwill and noble causes
- we will craft **a hands-on nounish kits and boxes** including all the past artists creations, designed to educate various age groups about Nouns *(eg; for instance, distributing these nounish kits to nonprofit organizations to teach individuals how to build new traits for Nouns and contribute to Noundry)*
- on top of that, we will be actively participating in local creative events and forming collaborations with like-minded entities
- by strategically selecting events & collaborators **aligned with the Nouns brand & ethos**, we can amplify the impact of Nouns' physical presence and foster the relationship between the brand and the local creative scene
- here are the lineups we are planning to participate & collaborate in upcoming 2024 that specifically benefit Nouns towards ;
  - builders, designers & speakers | [Kuala Lumpur Design Festival - Creative Cultural District](https://www.instagram.com/kldesignfestival/)
  - community & culture | [RIUH - Physical & Online Curated Creative Platform for the Community](https://www.instagram.com/riuhinthecity), 
  - user experience & virtual | [REXKL & RXP - Cultural Hub & A Multisensory Digital Art Gallery](https://www.rexkl.com/)
  - merchandise & goods | [ana tomy x Nouns x CC0-LIB - Products & Merchandise](https://www.instagram.com/anatomy_co/)
  - physical medias | [KL Book Art Fair](https://www.instagram.com/klartbookfair/)
  - youth & trend | university & students

![CC0-LIB Events](https://arweave.net/rwmH6_MoLbf5EFjxD6feNe0xfxDJk0ht4T7f-DV-ci4/Events.png)
![CC0-LIB Merchandise](https://arweave.net/Ho5EgLelPUkfgwD-OeLTzpXz_1RcdUCGREHO64is3Ug/Merch.png)

**3. Official Product Release**

- launching a product during the event adds an element of excitement as this can become a unique selling point & a way for attendees to take home a piece of the event
- **CC0-Lib Zine Collection ; Issue 02-05 ;** we want to continue to produce **4x exceptional zine issues in various formats, materials & themes** packed with inspiring contents about the Nouns brand and their surrounding ecosystem
- to introduce a **special 10-pages packed with community artworks & contributions** ; anyone is welcome to submit!
- we will incorporate the medias captured during each event into respective zine issues based on the timeline
- at present, we dont have a proven track record demonstrating a high demand for the zine. However, we are confident that dedicating additional time to explore this opportunity and implementing the outlined concepts & approach will allow us to gain traction
- additionally, the zine will be made available at a highly affordable price, ensuring accessibility for everyone to own a copy
- **build in public ; zine tracker page** where everyone can preview topics and contents are being worked on
  - live topics inside the current zine (including community's contribution)
  - past topics in previous zine (featured in S01)

![CC0-LIB Issues &amp; Inspiration](https://arweave.net/5uPyU9-eJDLj2SRNsRkEBcQrJjMR7fMfxvKog8bPdv4/CC0-Issues.png)

These zines are one of the products that can assist builders who are actively engaged in in-person proliferation. We are planning to print **1500pcs, a total of 5 issues (Issue 01-05)**.

**Allocation**

- for each zine issue, we plan to print **300 pieces using offset printing** in order to achieve the best feasible pricing while still maintaining the high quality finish
- **30% (90pcs)** of the production will be allocated to Nouns community members for their activations & proliferation *(shipping not included)*. We will review & accept requests from the community
- **30% (90pcs)** of the production will be made available to mint at .02E/pcs on [zine.cc0-lib.wtf](https://zine.cc0-lib.wtf/) *(shipping & tax included)*
- **40% (120pcs)** of the production will be allocated to team cc0-lib for our local activations
- we are open to accept any pre-orders if there is no allocation left *(to include production time)*
- every item is packaged in two layers, or double boxing, to guarantee security throughout shipment

### Updates

We will share all our updates & development on ;
[cc0-lib.wtf](https://cc0-lib.wtf/)
[Propdates](https://www.updates.wtf/)
[CC0-LIB Farcaster's Channel](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/cc0-lib)
CC0-LIB Instagram *(soon)*

### Scheduling

To allow ample time for overall planning, we've taken into consideration the time required for each issue production cycle ;

- **Zine Production = 6 weeks**
  - Week 1-3 ; Design & Data Development
  - Week 4 ; Final Amendments & Quality Control
  - Week 5 ; Production
  - Week 6 ; Distribution
- **Prop House Round = 6 weeks**
  - Week 1-3 ; Proposals
  - Week 4 ; Voting Period
  - Week 5-6 ; Contingency

*(Zine production & Prop House Round are proceeding concurrently in the same weeks/months)*

### Team

Our team consists of 4 people *(2 Full-timers & 2 Interns)* ;

- [Voadz](https://twitter.com/thevoadz)
  - Design, Data & Operation
  - Nouncillor
  - Full-time building on Nouns (*Oct 21-Now*)
  - Worked on Prop 176, Prop 343, several Prop House & NSFW grants
- [Nero One](https://twitter.com/0xNeroOne)
  - Design & Engineering
  - Worked on Prop 176, Prop 343, [DinoNouns](https://dinonouns.xyz)
- 2 Interns

### Budget

**Development & Compensation - 57 ETH**

- Voadz - 3.5 ETH/month x 6 = 21 ETH
- Nero One - 3.5 ETH/month x 6 = 21 ETH
- Artwork creation 1.5 ETH per collaborating artist = 15 ETH

**Production Cost - 10 ETH & $28,500 USDC**

- We are requesting a budget of producing 3 issues (including 1x issue reprint). The proceeds generated from the previous issues will be used for the production of two forthcoming issues.
- Zines production *(1500pcs)* - **$13,500 USDC**
  - We are requesting a budget of producing 3 issues (including 1x issue reprint) in the duration of 6 months ;
    - Total no of pcs (per issue) = 300 pcs
    - Each package = $15
    - Total cost (per issue) = $4,500 *($15 x 300pcs)*
    - Total cost (2 issues + 1 issue reprint) = $13,500 *($15 x 900pcs)*
- Preparations, Arrangements & Marketing - **$15,000 USDC**
  - This budget covers all costs, props and arrangements for hosting our own events and participating in local events
  - We will outsource to professionals to manage our photography and videography for every product release & events.
- Prop House - **6 ETH**
  - 4 x 1.5 ETH for each Prop House round contest
- OpEx - **4 ETH**

**Total Request - 67 ETH + $28,500 USDC**

### Transactions

- 50% of total production cost to be released upfront ($14,250 USDC)
- Remaining of production cost to be released after 50% proposal progress completed (5 ETH & $14,250 USDC)
- Artist compensation & production cost to multisig. To be released once confirmed (15 ETH + 5 ETH)
- Streaming over 6 months (42 ETH)

Upfront fund to be send to ; **cc0-lib.eth / 0xcC0D45aD21224186e8C0450086aF57f30eD88CC0**

Multisig address ; **0xdd7e4d8A5FEF6702F7e9C5B45dB440ba7a6e00c0**

Multisig signers 3/4 ;

- [Voadz](https://twitter.com/thevoadz)
- [Nero One](https://twitter.com/0xNeroOne)
- [Joel Cares](https://twitter.com/JoelCares_)
- [Maty](https://twitter.com/matyETH)

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## 4. Challenges & Learnings

We would like to share our learnings and experiences throughout the journey and what we could improve in the future.

- Widespread content spread across the entire Nouns ecosystem & get the best out of it
  - we spent a significant amount of time digging through multiple mediums across the Nouns ecosystem to acquire, filter and provide the best content
  - instead of storing and using all of this info digitally, why not extend it physically?
  - we think it is preferable to begin with the basic fundamentals of Nouns ecosystem & its ethos for newcomers to comprehend easily
  - learnings ;
    - continue producing new issue with various formats that covers specific topics about Nouns
    - dividing it into sections/themes as we can’t fit everything into one
    - conduct surveys to determine what specific topics should be covered
    - encourage collaboration and foster open communication for community contribution
- Onboarding diverse talents & contributions
  - we managed to get a small number of artists beyond the Nouns ecosystem to participate in but unable to finish up within the allotted time
  - learnings; 
    - we should engage early with communities outside of the Nouns ecosystem, broaden the contest distribution
    - allow longer proposal period to encourage more artist participation and provide ample time to produce high quality end product

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Thank you to [Gami](https://twitter.com/0xigami) for the delegation! ⌐◨-◨

Outcome: CANCELLED