Please describe your proposed solution.

Our proposed solution is to establish a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) within the Cardano ecosystem, named ReneWorld. This DAO will serve as a platform to bring together individuals who are passionate about sustainability and the potential of blockchain technology to drive positive change.

The DAO will focus on promoting awareness and education about sustainability issues, green energy, and the role of energy-efficient blockchain technologies like Cardano in creating a more sustainable world. We will leverage various digital platforms to disseminate information, engage with the community, and stimulate discussions.

Initially, we will set up a Discord channel, a Twitter and an Instagram account to share content, engage with the community, and attract active contributors with posts such as graphical data. These platforms will serve as the foundation for our community, allowing us to share ideas, discuss sustainability issues, and plan future initiatives.

As our community grows, we plan to expand our activities. This could include hosting virtual meetings and webinars, creating more diverse content (like podcasts, blogs, and videos), and even organizing events or campaigns to promote sustainability.

By fostering a community of like-minded individuals, we aim to amplify the message of sustainability and demonstrate how blockchain technology, particularly the Cardano ecosystem, can contribute to a more sustainable future.

How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Our proposed solution, ReneWorld, addresses the challenge by creating a dedicated platform within the Cardano ecosystem that promotes sustainability and the role of blockchain in achieving it.

The benefits to the Cardano ecosystem are manifold:

1. Promotion of Cardano's Energy Efficiency: By highlighting Cardano's energy-efficient design compared to other blockchains, we can attract more individuals and organizations interested in sustainability to the Cardano ecosystem.
2. Education and Awareness: Through our educational content, we can help the wider community understand the importance of sustainability and how blockchain technology can contribute to it. This can lead to more informed decision-making within the ecosystem.
3. Community Building: By bringing together people passionate about sustainability and Cardano, we can foster a strong community that can contribute to the growth and development of the ecosystem.
4. Innovation: The discussions and collaborations within the DAO could lead to innovative ideas and projects that further enhance Cardano's sustainability credentials and its utility in addressing environmental challenges.
5. Positive Branding: By positioning Cardano as a blockchain that cares about sustainability and is actively working towards it, we can enhance its reputation and appeal, attracting more users and developers to the platform.

In summary, the DAO will not only promote sustainability but also contribute to the growth, innovation, and positive branding of the Cardano ecosystem.

How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

We can measure the success with these metrics:

1. Community Growth: We will track the growth of our community on various platforms such as Discord, Twitter and Instagram. This includes the number of active members, contributors, and followers.
2. Engagement Metrics: We will monitor engagement levels with our content, including likes, shares, comments, and views. High engagement indicates that our content is resonating with our audience.
3. Educational Impact: We will periodically survey our community members to assess their understanding of sustainability issues and the role of blockchain in addressing them. Improvement in these areas would indicate that our educational efforts are effective.
4. Innovation: The number of sustainability-focused projects or initiatives that emerge from our DAO can be a measure of our success in fostering innovation.
5. Partnerships and Collaborations: Success can also be measured by the number of partnerships or collaborations we establish with other organizations or projects within the Cardano ecosystem.

Remember, the ultimate goal is to promote sustainability within the Cardano ecosystem and beyond. Therefore, any positive impact in this direction can be considered a measure of our success.

Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Our project is rooted in the principles of openness, transparency, and collaboration. Here are our plans to share the outputs and results of our project:

1. Public Documentation: We will use Miro and Obsidian for our documentation and note-taking. All our notes, documents, and work will be made public. This includes our plans, strategies, meeting minutes, and any other relevant documentation.
2. Social Media: We will regularly update our community through our Twitter account and Discord channel. This includes sharing updates on our progress, achievements, and any challenges we're facing.
3. Content Sharing: All our educational and promotional content will be posted publicly and made freely available. This includes articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, webinars, and any other content we produce.
4. Community Engagement: We will actively engage with our community, seeking their feedback and suggestions. This will not only help us improve our work but also make our community feel more involved in our project.
5. Periodic Reports: We will publish periodic reports detailing our progress, achievements, and impact. These reports will be made publicly available and shared with our community.

We believe that by making our work and results publicly available, we can foster a more inclusive and engaged community.

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Our team is well-equipped to deliver the ReneWorld project with high levels of trust and accountability. We possess a unique blend of skills and experiences that make us ideally suited for this initiative.

I'm a project engineer with a keen interest in climate change, sustainability, and promotion. I'm in the progress of writing an academic article about sustainability and green buildings. This expertise will be invaluable in driving our sustainability-focused content and community engagement efforts.

Burak has extensive experience in the Cardano and broader blockchain ecosystem, having successfully delivered a project in Fund 8 as part of the Littlefish Foundation, a DAO within the Cardano ecosystem.

Furthermore, we are committed to operating with complete transparency. All our work, from documentation to meeting recordings, will be made public. This openness will allow our community and Project Catalyst to hold us accountable for our actions and decisions.

In addition, we will actively seek feedback and suggestions from our community, further enhancing our accountability. We believe that by involving our community in our decision-making process, we can foster greater trust and ensure that our actions align with the interests of the Cardano ecosystem.

Moreover, we will actively seek additional contributors to join our team. By expanding our team, we can bring in a wider range of skills and perspectives, further increasing our capability to deliver on our project goals.

In summary, our team's unique blend of skills, experience, and commitment to transparency, community engagement, and team expansion make us well-positioned to deliver this project with high levels of trust and accountability.

What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

Our main goals are:

1. Establish a DAO: Our first goal is to establish a Decentralized Autonomous Organization within the Cardano ecosystem that brings together individuals passionate about sustainability and blockchain.
2. Build a Community: We aim to build an active community of contributors who are engaged in discussions, content creation, and other initiatives related to sustainability and blockchain.
3. Educate and Raise Awareness: We plan to create and disseminate educational content on sustainability, green energy, and the role of energy-efficient blockchain technologies like Cardano in creating a more sustainable world.
4. Promote Cardano's Energy Efficiency: We aim to highlight and promote Cardano's energy-efficient design as a key advantage over other blockchains, attracting more sustainability-focused individuals and organizations to the Cardano ecosystem.
5. Foster Innovation: We hope to stimulate discussions and collaborations within our DAO that lead to innovative ideas and projects enhancing Cardano's sustainability credentials and its utility in addressing environmental challenges.

To validate the feasibility of our approach, we will:

1. Pilot Phase: We will start with a pilot phase where we establish our DAO, set up our Discord and Twitter accounts, and begin creating and sharing content. The success of this phase will validate the feasibility of our approach.
2. Community Feedback: We will actively seek feedback from our community. Their engagement and responses will provide valuable insights into whether our approach is resonating with them and where we need to make adjustments.
3. Monitor Engagement Metrics: We will track engagement metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and views on our content. High engagement will indicate that our approach is effective.
4. Periodic Reviews: We will conduct periodic reviews to assess our progress towards our goals. These reviews will help us identify any challenges or obstacles and make necessary adjustments to our approach.

By setting clear goals and using these validation methods, we can ensure that our approach is feasible and that we are making progress towards achieving our objectives.

Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

September: Kickstart the DAO

• Establish ReneWorld and publish it on Obsidian Publish.
• Set up the Discord server for community interaction and engagement.
• Set up a Twitter and an Instagram account for DAO.
• Design and publish a user manual and contributor's guidelines MVP to guide community members.
• Begin content creation with the publication of initial educational materials on sustainability, green energy, and Cardano's energy efficiency.

October-November: Increase Community Engagement and Content Creation

• Publish additional educational content on sustainability and blockchain.
• Start promotion campaigns on social media and other platforms.
• Conduct activities such as surveys and discussion threads to increase community engagement.
• Reach out to sustainability and blockchain professionals to join the community.

December-February: Expand activities and Seek Active Contributors

• Run meetings with the community to discuss sustainability issues, share ideas, and plan future initiatives.
• Continue to promote our DAO and attract more contributors to join our team.
• Begin collaborations with other projects or organizations within the Cardano ecosystem to enhance our impact and reach.
• Foster discussions and collaborations within our DAO that lead to innovative ideas and projects focused on enhancing Cardano's sustainability credentials.
• Regularly review our progress and make necessary adjustments to our approach based on feedback from our community and the results of our efforts.

Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

September: Kickstart the DAO

In September, our primary focus will be on establishing the ReneWorld. This involves setting up the necessary infrastructure, including the Discord server, Twitter and Instagram account, and beginning our content creation efforts. By the end of this month, we aim to have a functional DAO with a growing community and a collection of initial educational materials on sustainability and blockchain.

October-November: Increase Community Engagement and Content Creation

In October, our efforts will be geared towards increasing community engagement and content creation. We will conduct various activities to engage our community, create and share more educational content, and start promoting our DAO on different platforms. By the end of November, we aim to have a more engaged community and a wider range of educational content.

December-February: Expand activities and Seek Active Contributors

Starting from December, our focus will shift to expanding our team and fostering innovation. We will run meetings with our community, seek more contributors, and begin collaborations with other projects or organizations. We will also foster discussions that lead to innovative ideas and projects. By the end of February, we aim to have a more diverse team, stronger connections within the Cardano ecosystem, and a number of innovative ideas or projects underway.

Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Total: 40000 ADA

Platforms and Tools**:**

• Obsidian and Obsidian Publish: $296 (2 user, 1 year)
• Zoom: $150 (1 user, 1 year)
• Miro: $192 (1 user, 1 year)

Total tooling cost is $638. The rest of the cost is to implement the proposal. This will enable us to increase our efforts to build the DAO and create content.

Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Irem Gokdemir - Project Engineer: Civil Engineering Major. MSc Student in Civil Engineering with only thesis work remaining. 3 year experience as Civil/Project Engineer. Enthusiastic about a greener world, sustainability and green energies.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irem-gökdemir-8205271a3/

I will be the main driver of the project. I will be responsible for communications, creating contents, managing Discord, Obsidian, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Burak Sen - Mid Level Software Engineer. BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. MSc student in Computer Engineering with only thesis work remaining. 3 years experience in various companies as a Backend-heavy Full-stack Software Developer. Successfully delivered Fund-8 Coordinating Action proposal as a technical member of littlefish Foundation.

Linkedin: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/buraksenb/>

Twitter: https://twitter.com/buraksen988

Burak will delve deep into technical side of Cardano to generate content about Cardano's energy-efficient design to help the DAO.

Mail address for ReneWorld DAO team: [email protected]

How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem due to the potential impact and benefits it can bring.

• Firstly, the majority of the budget is allocated towards implementing the proposal, which includes building the DAO, creating educational content, and promoting sustainability within the Cardano ecosystem. This will involve a significant amount of time and effort, and the budget will enable us to dedicate a full-time and a part-time resource to these tasks.
• Secondly, the tools we plan to use - Obsidian, Obsidian Publish, Zoom, and Miro - are essential for our work. They will allow us to effectively manage our DAO, engage with our community, create and share content, and collaborate on ideas and projects. The cost of these tools is relatively small compared to the value they will provide.
• Finally, the potential benefits of our project to the Cardano ecosystem are substantial. By promoting sustainability and Cardano's energy efficiency, we can attract more individuals and organizations to the ecosystem. By educating the community, we can foster more informed decision-making. And by fostering innovation, we can contribute to the development of new ideas and projects that enhance Cardano's sustainability credentials.

In summary, while there is a cost involved in our project, the potential benefits and impact it can have on the Cardano ecosystem make it excellent value for money.