Authors: Varin Pulpol (Vow), Parnaigon Yangpaksi (JD), Peerapat Wattanasin (P)
Brief Summary
During this operational period, we have successfully increased Celo’s awareness and presence among many Thai crypto users via several channels: centralized exchanges, direct message promotion, crypto communities, Twitter space, localization, meetups, and university reachout.
Koh Celo has also established a significant partnership between the Celo Foundation and Bitkub, Thailand’s largest digital asset exchange platform (No.1 Local CEX in Thailand.) This collaboration will significantly help expand Celo’s reach in the country and help boost KohCelo’s credibility. Additionally, we forged a relationship between KohCelo and Bitkub Academy to enhance blockchain education and awareness in Thailand, announcing the partnership through Facebook and Twitter to broaden awareness.
Source: Bitkub announces a partnership with Celo
We are participating in the Bitkub Roadshow 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima (one of the three largest cities in Thailand), where KohCelo served as a speaker, promoting the application and communicating Celo’s benefits to the participants. This roadshow features the Celo and KohCelo logos as a primary one, along with the Bitkub logo on their banners. Moreover, we have utilized ProofSquare to provide the news about Celo in Thai within chat rooms, ensuring that the community receives accurate information.
To strengthen networking and community engagement, we held two crypto community meetups, the first with Atato and the second with Refi Thailand. We will also conduct three AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions with Bitkub, allowing the community to ask questions and receive expert answers about Celo’s use and benefits.
Regarding education and support for entrepreneurs, we hosted Twitter Space events on topics like “Start-up Pathway” and “Being an Entrepreneur in Celo” in collaboration with Startup Pathway by Upright. These events provided opportunities for interested individuals to ask questions, share experiences, and receive guidance on starting a business with Celo. These activities helped build confidence and acceptance within the Thai crypto community.
We translated announcements and articles from Celo and the Celo Ecosystem into Thai, created Telegram and X (Twitter) groups to disseminate content and ecosystem updates tailored to the Thai audience, and produced in-depth articles on Celo’s technology and functionalities to provide valuable knowledge to users.
Finally, we identified local partners and built meaningful relationships with the crypto community in Thailand and the Celo Ecosystem by collaborating with various projects and communities such as Bitkub, Bitkub Academy, Refi Thailand, Refi Phangan, and EcoSynthesisX. We also focused on planting roots and creating strong partnerships with Celo ecosystem projects, whether RefiDAO, CeloPunk, Ubeswap, Celo AfricaDAO, ImmortalX, or Celo Camp. These partnerships effectively promoted the development and adoption of Celo blockchain technology in Thailand.
Budget and Spending
The requested budget for this epoch was 37,750 cUSD. Based on our current projections, Koh Celo will be utilized 100 percent at the end of the program.
Upcoming Achievements
Bitkub Roadshow:
The promotion for the Bitkub Roadshow 2024 has commenced, targeting four provinces in northeastern Thailand. Unlike typical meetups in Bangkok, this roadshow involves multiple events across various regional provinces. Bitkub is promoting this event through its main application, Bitkub’s primary cover photos on its Facebook page, and Bitkub’s Facebook page, which has more than 700,000 followers with all promotional materials featuring the Celo and KohCelo logos. KohCelo will present on July 27, 2024, at the Sima Thani Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima, the largest province included in this roadshow.
Link of the Example:
Bitkub’s primary cover photos on its Facebook page,
Sample Post Announcement for a Roadshow Event on Bitkub Facebook 1,
Sample Post Announcement for a Roadshow Event on Bitkub Facebook 2,
Sample Post Announcement for a Roadshow Event on Bitkub Facebook 3
AMA Sessions with Bitkub:
We have scheduled three AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions with Bitkub. The first session will occur on July 11, 2024, with two additional follow-up sessions. Dates and updates will be confirmed and announced through KohCelo’s Twitter and Telegram Community.
Meetup and AMA with Refi Thailand:
KohCelo hosted its second meetup in collaboration with Refi Thailand, which was aimed at building networks and connecting with the Thai crypto community. The event included discussions and knowledge exchanges on Celo’s Blockchain, project developments, and Regenerative Finance. Details regarding the date, time, and location will be announced via KohCelo’s Twitter and Telegram channels. Additionally, an AMA with Refi Thailand is scheduled for July 5, 2024, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thailand time on KohCelo’s Twitter Space.
Source: Announcing the second Celo Meetup event to be held in Bangkok, Thailand
Continuing to Seek More Partnerships:
We are actively pursuing partnerships to advance various aspects of Celo and strengthen KohCelo’s foundation in Thailand.
Ongoing Efforts:
Our ongoing efforts include translating news into Thai, engaging with the Celo Ecosystem and Community, and creating content for Celo and its ecosystem. These efforts aim to establish a solid foundation and elevate KohCelo’s branding to the next level.
Past Achievements
Focus Area 1: Localization Segment
• Translation Efforts: Successfully translated over 80 announcements, news articles, and documents from Celo and the Celo Ecosystem into Thai. These translations were disseminated primarily through KohCelo’s Twitter (X) and Telegram channels.
• Utilizing Tools: Employed the Proof Square Bot to provide news and ecosystem updates about Celo in Thai to the KohCelo Community on Telegram.
• Social Media Impact: Achieved over 87,000 impressions on KohCelo’s Twitter (X) account.
Source: x.com
• Startup Pathway Support: Translated documents into Thai for entrepreneurs in collaboration with Startup Pathway by Upright. Additionally, KohCelo team members and community participants were involved in the program, relaying valuable information back to the Thai community. This included hosting an Incubator Program on KohCelo’s Twitter Space.
Focus Area 2: Community Buildup & Crypto Events Outreach
• Social Media Growth: Increased KohCelo’s follower count to over 620 on Twitter (X) and expanded the Telegram community to over 265 active members.
• Event Organization: Organized the inaugural KohCelo Meetup in Thailand during SEA Blockchain Week, co-hosted with Atato on April 22, 2024, in Bangkok. The event highlighted projects building on Celo, such as Valora, ImmortalX, Startup Pathway by Upright, and Celo Camp.
Source: Summary of the first Celo Meetup event held in Bangkok, Thailand
• Incubator Program: One Incubator program, Startup Pathway, was hosted on KohCelo’s Twitter Space.
• NFT Giveaway: Conducted an NFT giveaway activity with the support of Thai KOLs to promote the event.
• Guest Speaker Engagement: Participated as a guest speaker in the 24/7 space by LetsGrowDAO, representing KohCelo and introducing Celo.
• Content Sharing: Over 140 updates about various activities on Celo were shared.
• Networking: The KohCelo team met in Bangkok with Jimi, the Founder of Treegens.
Focus Area 3: PR and Education Content Segment
• Article Creation: Produced over 34 in-depth articles about Celo’s technology, functionalities, and ecosystem.
• Partnership Facilitation: Successfully facilitated an official partnership between the Celo Foundation and Bitkub, resulting in widespread Thai media coverage. Examples of the coverage include:
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Thai Articles: thestorythailand, mitihoon, efinancethai, dailynews
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Influencer Content: Meow Crypto, Stocker Day, Bingaence
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Bitkub Promotion: bitkub blog
Focus Area 4: Partnerships and Products Segment
Throughout this period, KohCelo has actively collaborated with various partners to advance the adoption and development of blockchain technology in Thailand and within the Celo Ecosystem. Key partnerships we have officially announced include:
• Thai Local Projects and Community:
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Bitkub Academy: Announced an official partnership with Bitkub Academy and planned to do various activities together.
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Refi Thailand: Partnered with Refi Thailand, who participated in the inaugural KohCelo Meetup.
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Refi Phangan: Invited Co-Founder of Refi Phangan as a guest speaker at the inaugural KohCelo Meetup, fostering mutual information sharing.
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EcoSynthesisX: Invited Co-Founder of EcoSynthesisX as a guest speaker at the inaugural KohCelo Meetup, supporting mutual information sharing.
• Celo Ecosystem:
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RefiDAO: Sponsored RefiDAO during the Local Node Funding round at GG20.
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Ubeswap: Consistently created content to increase Ubeswap’s visibility.
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Celo Africa DAO: Supported Celo Africa DAO by regularly sharing news.
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ImmortalX: Shared news, created content, and introduced the project in the inaugural KohCelo Meetup.
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Celo Punk: Organized an NFT giveaway with Celo Punk to celebrate the partnership.
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Celo Camp: Promoted Celo Camp Batch 9 through supportive content. Which We are very pleased that Thailand is among the top 14 countries with applicants from 223 applications across 51 countries for the Celo Camp Batch 9 program.
Source: Celo Camp 2024 H1: Mid Batch Update + Plans for H2 -
Startup Pathway by Upright (Official Collaboration): Translated documents into Thai for entrepreneurs and participants, involved team members and the community in the program, and hosted an Incubator Program on KohCelo’s Twitter Space.
These achievements reflect KohCelo’s commitment to fostering growth, education, and community engagement within the Celo Ecosystem in Thailand.
Conclusion
Past Achievements
KohCelo has made significant strides in promoting the Celo ecosystem in Thailand. Our efforts in localization, community building, PR, and strategic partnerships have laid a solid foundation for continued growth. Key achievements include translating over 80 documents, creating over 30 content articles, achieving substantial social media engagement, organizing successful events, and establishing influential partnerships. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to fostering a robust and engaged community around Celo’s blockchain technology.
Ongoing Achievements
Our ongoing initiatives demonstrate our relentless pursuit of furthering the Celo ecosystem. The Bitkub Roadshow, scheduled AMA sessions with Bitkub, and collaboration with Refi Thailand are crucial steps in expanding our reach and influence. These activities, combined with our continuous efforts in content creation and community engagement, ensure that we remain at the forefront of the blockchain community in Thailand.
Future Initiatives
To build on our past successes and ongoing efforts, we will focus on the following:
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Enhanced Localization: Continue translating Celo-related announcements, news, and educational materials into Thai to ensure accessibility for the local community.
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Community Engagement: Organize regular meetups, AMA sessions, and collaborative events with partners to foster a vibrant and interactive community.
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Content Creation: Produce articles and tutorials about Celo’s technology and ecosystem to educate and engage our audience.
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Strategic Partnerships: Seek and establish new partnerships with local and international entities to further strengthen KohCelo’s network and influence.
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Social Media Expansion: Increase our presence on social media platforms to reach a wider audience and enhance community interaction.
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Event Participation: Actively participate in and host events that promote Celo blockchain
Technology and the Celo ecosystem, ensuring continuous visibility and relevance.
By focusing on these areas, KohCelo aims to continue its mission of advancing the adoption and development of Celo in Thailand, fostering a supportive and informed community that drives innovation and growth.
Full Spreadsheet Summary
KohCelo H1 Report
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