Hey @LuukDAO Thank you for your feedback and support for the cCOP launch! I understand your concerns, and I want to clarify a couple of points regarding our proposal.
Firstly, our intention is not to seek funding from the Regional DAO budget within the CeloPG as we know the funding for Regional DAOs have been already allocated.
We are aiming to present this proposal directly through the regular Celo Governance process. This approach allows us to work independently of the H2 2024 Regional DAO allocations and budget constraints.
Additionally, we tried to review the proposal’s scope and we made a few changes in terms of duration and we delete some items.
Our plan now is more focused in community building, and essential activities to prepare for wider cCOP adoption. This would allow us to lay a strong foundation while aligning with the broader 2025 Celo ecosystem strategy as it’s developed.
Here is the final changes of the proposal we will submit for Governance 
hopefully we count with your support and wider Celo Community.
Metrics and KPIs
To measure the success of our initiatives, we have established clear metrics and KPIs:
| Metric | KPI | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Growth | ||
| • Telegram | +150 | Increase the Telegram community by at least 150 members to expand our reach and engagement. |
| • Twitter (X) | +500 | Grow the Twitter (X) account by an additional 500 followers to enhance visibility. |
| +300 | Grow the Instagram account by an additional 300 followers to enhance visibility. | |
| • TikTok | +150 | Grow the TikTok account by an additional 150 followers to enhance visibility. |
| Community Engagement | ||
| • Meetups | +3 | Organize over 3 meetups in major Colombian cities during the DAO’s execution phase, each with approximately 50 participants. |
| • Total Members Across Platforms | +650 | Achieve a combined increase of 650 members across Telegram, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok platforms. |
| Education and Awareness | ||
| • Educational Campaign Reach | 1000 | Reach at least 1,000 individuals through educational campaigns on Celo in the local language. |
| • Engagement Rate | 5% | Attain a 5% engagement rate on educational content to ensure active participation. |
| • Workshops/Webinars | +3 | Conduct over 3 workshops or webinars, each with 50 participants, to educate and train community members. |
| • Local Hackathon Participation | 50 | Participate in a local hackathon within the next four months, attracting at least 50 attendees to foster innovation and developer engagement. |
| Event Presence | ||
| • Major Event Participation | At least 1 event | Secure presence at key industry events like the Colombian Fintech Forum and Tech Week Medellín to increase visibility and build networks. |
| Preparation for $cCOP Integration | ||
| • Liquidity Strategy | 1 | Formulate a liquidity strategy identifying key sectors for early adoption of $cCOP. |
| • Uniswap Pool Creation | 1 | Create a cCOP/USDT liquidity pool. |
| • Partnerships with Businesses | 1 | Establish at least one partnership with a local business to facilitate $cCOP adoption and practical use cases. |
By setting these specific metrics and KPIs, we can effectively monitor our progress and ensure that our efforts are aligned with our overarching goals of expanding the Celo ecosystem, fostering community engagement, and preparing for the successful integration of $cCOP in Colombia. These targets are ambitious yet achievable, providing clear benchmarks for success over the next six months.
Timeline and Milestones
To effectively implement our initiatives and achieve our objectives, we have outlined a detailed timeline with specific milestones over a six-month period. This structured approach ensures that each phase of the project is executed systematically, allowing for continuous progress evaluation and timely adjustments.
| Item | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment Plan | Establish the legal framework for CeloColombia DAO. | Month 1 |
| Set up a multisig wallet for fund management. | ||
| Develop and launch the CeloColombia DAO website. | ||
| Initiate social media efforts on Telegram, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok. | ||
| Initiate community outreach with meetups in major cities. | ||
| DAO Initiatives | Organize initial educational workshops and webinars in major cities. | Month 2-3 |
| Identify and engage local businesses and institutions to establish partnerships. | ||
| Focus on growing the Telegram, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok followers to meet initial growth targets. | ||
| Community Engagement and $cCOP Integration | Organize additional meetups, workshops, and webinars, including planning for educational events and hackathons. | Month 3-4 |
| Continue community engagement through educational campaigns while maintaining activity on social media and online platforms. | ||
| $cCOP Launch and Community Overview | Review community engagement metrics for Telegram, Twitter, Instagram & Discord to ensure targets are met. | Month 4 |
| Evaluate the establishment of strategic partnerships and the effectiveness of educational events. | ||
| Release the first four months report detailing DAO activities, including community growth, educational initiatives, partnership development, and $cCOP preparations. |
By adhering to this timeline, CeloColombia DAO will systematically build a solid foundation, foster a vibrant community, and prepare for the successful integration of $cCOP into the local economy.
Budget Breakdown
| Item | Items | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media and Community Engagement | Website and Social Media Setup: Development and launch of the CeloColombia DAO website, Twitter, Telegram, and Discord accounts, including branding, initial content creation, and promotional activities. | $2,000 |
| Telegram Engagement: Maintenance of the Telegram for community interaction for 4 months. | $1,000 | |
| Part-Time Community Manager: cUSD 1,000 per month (cUSD 4,000 total) - Hiring a part-time person to manage online community engagement and social media, ensuring active and ongoing interaction. | $4,000 | |
| Subtotal | $7,000 | |
| Event and Community Outreach | Local Meetups: Venue booking, promotional materials for 3 meetups in various Colombian cities, laying the groundwork for $cCOP adoption, including staff coordination and administrative costs. | $3,000 |
| Educational Workshops/Webinars: Content development, logistics, and platform costs for hosting 3 workshops/webinars with a minimum of 25 participants each, incorporating the cost of promotional items to engage attendees and share materials that highlight the proposed initiatives. | $3,000 | |
| Educational Events and Hackathons: Participate in one hackathon, logistics, and grants, including branded materials and support services. These grants will support developers and entrepreneurs working on Celo-based projects, especially those with potential to drive $cCOP adoption. | $3,000 | |
| Subtotal | $9,000 | |
| Partnership Development | Partnership Engagement: Costs related to identifying and establishing partnerships with local businesses and institutions to promote Celo-based solutions and prepare for $cCOP integration, supporting initial integration efforts and pilot projects. | $4,000 |
| Subtotal | $4,000 | |
| Operational and Miscellaneous | DAO Establishment Costs: Legal fees, administrative costs, and initial setup expenses for the DAO. | $2,000 |
| DAO Management: cUSD 1,500 per month (cUSD 4,000 total) - Hiring a manager to handle DAO-related tasks, including partnerships and events. | $6,000 | |
| Subtotal | $8,000 | |
| Liquidity Pools | Uniswap Liquidity: Create necessary LP pairs for cCOP/USDT. | $10,000 |
| Subtotal | $10,000 | |
| Total | $38,000 |