Problem Statement:
Content creation in Web3 is often undervalued. Creators frequently receive kickbacks through token allocations, validator rewards, and other opaque arrangements, which lack transparency. Across the Cosmos ecosystem, we’ve seen multiple instances where community funds are used to finance podcasts and other media, which can cause division and are often overfunded. New content creators struggle to gain traction and monetize their work.
Solution:
SNAILS. offers easily accessible educational content that will be periodically updated to assist with onboarding new users. We are a self-organized and independent community that operates with full transparency. Our creators are rewarded through a governance process, allowing them to produce educational content. We connect holders to projects for commissioned or sponsored content, and distribution is decided by the community.
Our public goods, including Discord and Telegram bots, can be invited to any community to provide assistance. Our SLIME. Time Challenge NFTs will govern SNAILS. publishing on OmniFlix, creating a robust hub of information. The Co-op utilizes the following Cosmos technologies to achieve its goals:
• Stargaze: Co-op memberships (1069 NFTs)
• OmniFlix: Content hosting
◦ “Into the Cosmos”: 101-style “how-to” videos on wallet installations and staking
◦ “Exploring the Cosmos”: High-level overviews of apps and chains within Cosmos
◦ “Community Building”: Tips and tricks for building an engaging community
◦ “SLIME. Time Challenges”: Interactive “learn-to-earn” videos where participants can claim a free NFT
◦ “SNAILS. University”: 3-5 videos token-gated by NFTs earned in the previous video. Participation in SNAILS. University will involve a small fee after the initial free implementation for Stargaze.
• Akash: Powers our Discord/Telegram bots
• DAO DAO: Governance
◦ SNAILS. Treasury: Managed by a 5-person multisig
◦ SNAILS.: Manages treasury strategies and conducts “Retroactive Compensation Cycles” for creators on a monthly basis
• Jackal: Used to back up content (currently paused, awaiting Jackal storage integration with OmniFlix)
• Cheqd: Digital Identity
◦ Creds: Recognizes creators’ contributions, allowing them to build a decentralized identity (DID). We plan to expand Creds usage to SNAILS. University graduates and verify the credentials of mods, admins, and teams utilizing our Discord/Telegram bot to combat spam and scammers.
With these technologies, SNAILS. fills a crucial gap in educational content across the Cosmos ecosystem.