# Launders LAN 2

## tl;dr

We have come to offer the opportunity for Nouns to become a title sponsor of Launders LAN 2, a new and rapidly growing Counter-Strike tournament series hosted in Toronto by CS2 commentator and content creator [Launders](https://launders.ca/) and [Shab](https://x.com/ShablagooAP), co-founders of [In-game corp.](https://in-game.ca/)

![](https://i.postimg.cc/cJCWnHky/nouns-lanyard-1.png)

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## Our Proposal

We are seeking a grant from Nouns of 39,125 USDC to power Launders LAN 2. We are Mohan "Launders" Govindasamy and Alex "Shab" Parsons. We have recently led a high-profile series of Counter-Strike LAN events and together with Nouns, are aiming to organize the biggest Canadian Local LAN in history.

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## Launders LAN 1

- Hosted in Toronto, Canada    
- 32 teams - Tickets sold out within 36 hours    
- Over 550 combined attendees and spectators over 2 days    
- 40,000+ unique viewers    
- $10,000 CAD combined prize pool    
- The event will feature a BOXR booth, multiple Super Smash Bros. Melee setups, live professional casting, and a variety of food and drinks available through branded QR code menus, catered by the venue.
  - [BOXR is Launders' clothing company.](https://boxrmovement.club) At Launders LAN 1, \~$6,000 of BOXR merchandise was sold over the 2-day weekend.  

![LL1](https://i.imgur.com/GHiUIz3.gif)

Launders LAN 1 [photos](https://www.flickr.com/photos/200618051@N08/albums/72177720316474591/)  

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## What is a LAN?

A LAN (Local Area Network) tournament is an esports competition where teams ranging from amateur to professional come from around the world to compete for pride, exposure, and prize money in a high-pressure environment connected solely over ethernet for the purest experience. These "LANs" are widely considered breakthrough events for all future professional players and are the incubator for the greatest success stories in esports.  

Amazingly, last month a top performer from **Launders LAN 1** was already signed by premier North American organization, [M80](https://x.com/M80gg/status/1810766096624144460):

![LAN Graduate Lake](https://i.postimg.cc/pTNYN5S6/LauLan2.png)

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## Meet the Founders:

## launders

- Canadian professional Counter-Strike commentator and YouTuber of 10 years.    
- Recently casted the grand finals of the last ever CS:GO Major.    
- [Long a fan of the DAO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OK9JuB5a4E) before they were present in esports.    
- In love with esports competition, community building, and content creation.    
- [Learn more about launders in this award-nominated profile produced by ESL](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-RWx4tzRNE) 

## Shab

- Toronto-based Events & Marketing Specialist  
- Avid competitor and multiple-time Toronto local LAN champion  
- Organized multiple esports watch parties and local LANs in the past year   
- Co-Founder of In-game corp. with Launders 

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## Why Nouns should vote FOR

For Nouns, becoming a major part of a sold-out local esports event is a no-brainer. We found each other because we are both passionate fans of our new industries, are intimately entwined with our respective communities, and want everyone else to join in and learn more about the thing we love. Launders LAN 2 will be a billboard that represents both of our budding niche interests as one and will spread the word about Nouns DAO as a positive and powerful force in esports on the ground floor, where all of the most dedicated fans are.

With this grant, we will together make history in esports by offering the largest Canadian local LAN prize pool of all time while simultaneously running a majorly anticipated tournament that is expected to sell out instantly. Shab and Launders have fallen in love with organizing community events and are planning to create history in the gaming space over the next few years and would be more than proud to turn Nouns into a key partner moving forward.

We have already garnered a significant amount of coverage from news websites such as [ESI](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/02/rivalry-launders-second-cs2-lan-event), [esports.gg](https://esports.gg/news/counter-strike-2/launders-interview-launders-lan-cs2-esports/), [Dust2.us](https://www.dust2.us/news/45809/launders-sells-out-32-team-lan), [HLTV](https://www.hltv.org/events/7793/launders-lan-2024), and [Reddit,](https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/1bbe22g/hi_im_launders_and_im_hosting_a_10000_32_team_cs2/) and that was without breaking any prize pool records and having an age restriction of 19+ (which will be lifted for LL2).  

Here is a video of Launders speaking to the audience at Launders LAN, [explaining his vision for these events.](https://x.com/launders/status/1782809377839239552)

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## Our Proposed Nouns Brand Integrations:

![insert stringer embed here](https://s10.gifyu.com/images/Sog50.gif)

- Title Sponsorship - "Launders LAN 2 presented by Nouns, the sickest DAO ever"    
- Speaking opportunities for Nouns FE, Sasquatch, Peterpandam, and Semphis to educate our audience about Nouns.    
- Provide travel to support to 4 winners via Nouns.GG/rounds.    
- Noggles everywhere ⌐◨-◨    
- Nouns branded microphone flag     
- Nouns x [BOXR](https://boxrmovement.club/) merchandise collaboration featuring a hat and official event t-shirt.    
- Premium Graphics Package Integration    
- Nouns branded hilariously oversized cheque     
- Nouns branding on event passes (lanyards & wristbands)    
- Nouns-themed food items & beverages on a custom menu 

![Fluffy Aimers](https://i.postimg.cc/PxxMdMq2/LauLan5.png)

*"FLUFFY AIMERS", champions of Launders LAN 1 holding the hilariously oversized cheque*

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## How we will allocate the 39,125 USDC

**Prize Pool** - 18,175 USDC

- $25,001 CAD (Previous Biggest Canadian Local LAN Prize Pool: $25,000 CAD ⌐◨-◨) 

**Brand integration** - 13,500 USDC

- Nouns Fe + Rounds Winners Travel stipends    
- Lanyards + Wristbands     
- Nouns Booth Integration w/ BOXR    
- Graphics Package Integration for the Stream (Overlays, Wipers, Etc.)    
- Oversized cheques    
- Noggles 

![mockup](https://i.postimg.cc/yxT6QNBX/nouns-wristbands.png)

**Supporting Operational Expenses** - 7,450 USDC

- Photographer + Videographer - 2,000 USDC    
- Production (Equipment Rentals) - 1,500 USDC    
- Admins, Observers + Producers (Staffing Support) - 3,950 USDC 

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**Notes for Transparency:**

**Launders LAN 2 expected cost:** 66,375 USDC (Remaining costs will be covered by In-game corp. with ticket sales, booth sales, and additional sponsorships)
**Dates:** November 30th - December 1st, 2024

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![stagemockup](https://i.postimg.cc/vZKYSkRj/nouns-stage.png)

We are looking forward to building a strong future with you in Counter-Strike, and beyond. ⌐◨-◨

Outcome: EXECUTED