Soul APE - Match.Meet.Mingle in the Metaverse:
TEAM DESCRIPTION:
Leadership Team
An entrepreneur, Johnny owns multiple tech companies, specializing in the tech sector. He is an early cryptocurrency investor and NFT enthusiast. The entrepreneur has also created numerous IP co-branded products, such as the Supreme X BAYC charity sale. In the past, He has organized NFT events in various regions globally and have hosted multiple Web3 parties in Hong Kong. During ApeFest HK 2023, he organized a yacht party and a large-scale BAYC-themed fashion party, establishing several examples of social engagement in the physical world.
Xavier has worked as a platform engineer for various information websites, specializing in both frontend and backend development. His focus is on building and maintaining feature-rich, high-performance web applications. Proficient in technologies such as Node.js, Python, and Java, he has extensive experience with databases like MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient backend operations and data reliability. Additionally, he is skilled in API design and development, microservices architecture, and cloud platform deployment, seamlessly integrating frontend and backend technologies to deliver comprehensive solutions.
More than 15 years in Marketing and PR, Angus has extensive and all-rounded experience in marketing & PR especially brand building; he is also digital savvy with hands-on experience managing different Web3 projects including but not limited to NFT, DeFi and GameFi in the previous years. As a tech-focused person, he specialises in creating and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies to enhance brand position and engagement across various online platforms. With expertise in growth marketing, he effectively leverages social media channels to drive traffic, increase conversions, and build strong online communities. His skills include analysing market trends, optimising ad performance, and fostering customer relationships, ensuring that every digital initiative aligns with business goals and delivers measurable results.
Advisors
Phil (@philwatkins_eth): ApeCoin DAO Metaverse Steward
All City (@AllCityBAYC): ApeCoin DAO Lead Governance Steward
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Soul APE is a knowledge-sharing and social platform designed to connect ApeCoin DAO from the Web3 world to the broader Web2 market. We believe that “knowledge should be paid for.”
Our Goals:
- Inclusivity: Soul APE welcomes everyone to join, making it easier for users to learn about ApeChain, NFTs, and Crypto, injecting new vitality into the ApeChain ecosystem and expanding the practical use cases for ApeCoin.
- Knowledge Sharing: We invite Web3 professionals to share their unique knowledge and experience with others, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Increased Awareness and Participation: By offering social networking services, we aim to reconnect the Yuga Labs NFT series (including Cryptopunks, BAYC, MAYC, BAKC, Meebits, KODA, and MoonBirds) and boost ApeCoin DAO’s visibility and user engagement.
To support the community’s continuous development, we are committed to allocating 10% of our total quarterly net profit to the ApeCoin DAO treasury. This will not only strengthen the financial foundation of the community but also foster more innovation and collaboration. We believe that through Soul APE, we can expand the influence of ApeCoin DAO into the Web2 market, building a bridge between Web2 and Web3, driving long-term growth and prosperity for the entire ecosystem.
Attracting Young People to Web3.0
Crypto, despite 16 years of growth since 2008, remains a rapidly evolving industry. From early skepticism to today’s ETFs and meme coins, crypto has consistently broken historical expectations.
Our goal is to connect young people with Web3 professionals, offering direct access to accurate, real-time information and practical experience—something traditional learning lacks. Soul APE serves as a trusted source in the information-saturated internet, guiding young people in the fast-paced Web3.0 world.
Community Needs
The Web3.0 world can seem complex and challenging for newcomers, yet its potential is drawing more people in. Soul APE provides a welcoming space where experienced users share knowledge, helping newcomers adapt to this opportunity-rich environment.
Web3’s growth in crypto, NFTs, and DeFi has attracted professionals and enthusiasts eager to connect over shared interests and values. However, communities are scattered across platforms like Telegram, Twitter, and Discord, causing fragmentation. Soul APE addresses this by making it easier for users to find like-minded people and connect through shared interests, facilitating smoother interactions and reducing the awkwardness of rejection.
Reconnecting Yuga Labs NFT Holders
Soul APE serves as a hub for NFT holders from Yuga Labs’ collections like Cryptopunks, BAYC, MAYC, BAKC, Meebits, KODA, and Moonbirds. These communities, often spread across various platforms, can now gather in one place for richer collaboration and connection. For instance, during a blockchain week event, users can easily find and connect with nearby attendees, expanding their social circles with just a match.
Key Features of the Soul APE
- Instant Messaging: Allows users to engage in text chats.
- Profiles: Users can create personal profiles showcasing their interests and photos.
- Social Networking: Helps users build and maintain social relationships, expanding their social circles.
- Content Sharing: Users can share content in various formats, including text, images, and videos.
- Matching System: Uses AI to intelligently match users based on their preferences and interests, helping them meet new friends.
- Privacy Settings: Allows users to control the visibility of their personal information.
- Real-Time Updates: Users can post and view the latest updates from their friends.
- Meet-Up Invitations: Users can send meet-up invitations to target users, with a minimum cost of 100 USD ApeCoin. Soul APE locks the invitation fee, and the invited party receives 70% of the amount upon confirmation.
Revenue Streams
Soul APE generates revenue through various methods, including membership subscriptions, virtual gifts, and advertising, showcasing strong commercial potential.
1 USD = 2 Soul APE Credits (SAC) . Soul APE Credits are exclusively used for membership subscriptions, premium services, and virtual gifts. In no case can Soul APE Credits be exchanged for USD or $Ape.
Payment Methods: Support for $Ape / USDT / Credit Card.
Membership Subscription Fees:
The subscription model is the most stable revenue source for Soul APE. By offering different tiers of subscription services, Soul APE can attract users with varying needs and payment capacities. The advantage of this model is its stable and predictable income.
Free Membership Services : Up to 20 daily likes, a maximum of 3 profile photos, no access to view friends’ updates, and no ability to send meet-up invitations.
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Subscription Plans:
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Diamond Level (25 Credits/Month): Unlimited daily likes, up to 9 profile photos, ability to post and view friends’ latest updates, 3 meet-up invitations per month.
- Price:
- 25 Credits/1 Month
- 63 Credits/3 Months (21 Credits/Month)
- 108 Credits/6 Months (18 Credits/Month)
- 180 Credits/12 Months (15 Credits/Month)
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Crown Level (35 Credits/Month): Unlimited daily likes, up to 9 profile photos, one video display, ad-free experience, 15% higher exposure, more AI matching suggestions, ability to post and view friends’ latest updates, 6 virtual gifts per month, unlimited meet-up invitations per month, ability to see if messages have been read.
- Price:
- 35 Credits/1 Month
- 93 Credits/3 Months (31 Credits/Month)
- 150 Credits/6 Months (25 Credits/Month)
- 252 Credits/12 Months (21 Credits/Month)
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Premium Services:
*Boost:
- 10 Credits for a 30% increase in exposure for the next 3 hours.
- 18 Credits for a 50% increase in exposure for the next 8 hours.
*Virtual Gifts: Users can purchase virtual gifts to send to others.
*Meet-Up Invitation: Payable only in $Ape / USDT. Each meet-up invitation costs a minimum of $100 USD in $Ape.
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Revenue Distribution:
- 70% to the invitee
- 25% platform revenue
- 5% to referrers: The referrers of the two users who meet receive 2.5% each.
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After a successful invitation, the fee is locked on the platform. When both parties confirm attendance, the invitee must claim the funds through a wallet.
Terms:
- At the meeting time, both parties must confirm their attendance within one hour. If either party fails to confirm, does not show up, or for any other reason, as long as one party has not confirmed, the meeting will be considered invalid. After deducting a 30% service fee, the remaining 70% will be refunded to the initiator’s wallet in the form of a claim, and the invitee will not receive any compensation.
- To prevent fraud, Soul APE reserves the final decision authority.
Advertising Revenue:
- Display Ads: Banner ads, sidebar ads, etc., on Soul APE, are billed based on impressions or clicks.
Brand Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing:
- Brand Partnerships: Collaborate with relevant brands to promote specific virtual gifts through Soul APE, earning partnership revenue.
- Affiliate Marketing: Earn commissions based on user purchases by recommending related products or services.
Soul APE publishes quarterly reports on profitability and user growth and returns 10% of profits to the ApeCoin DAO each quarter.
Payment Methods: Soul APE supports credit card,$Ape, USDT payments.
Users who pay with $Ape receive a 10% discount.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:
Financial Gains and High Return Potential
To support the community’s continuous development, we are committed to allocating 10% of our total quarterly net profit to the ApeCoin DAO treasury. This will not only strengthen the financial foundation of the community but also foster more innovation and collaboration.
Through its membership subscription model, Soul APE secures stable recurring revenue, providing a financial foundation for long-term operations. The platform’s potential for advertising revenue is also significant. As the user base grows, advertisers will become increasingly interested in Soul APE due to its high user engagement. Additionally, by offering virtual gifts, personalized matchmaking services, and other premium features, Soul APE creates extra revenue streams, further boosting financial returns.
Strengthening the Community and Ecosystem
Soul APE attracts more Web2 users into the Web3 space, enabling seamless cross-border integration. By fostering interaction between ApeCoin DAO and NFT holders outside the Yuga Labs ecosystem, Soul APE enhances community cohesion and engagement, driving limitless development within the Web3 world. This is vital for the long-term health of the ecosystem.
Increasing ApeCoin’s Utility and Market Value
Soul APE directly boosts ApeCoin’s circulation and usage, further increasing its market value. As the platform’s primary currency, ApeCoin not only gains more practical utility but also sees a significant rise in its market value. With ApeCoin’s expanded application in Web2, its market position will be strengthened, providing the DAO with a more stable financial base and broader development prospects.
DEFINITIONS:
SAC = Soul APE Credit
STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:
Month 1 - 5 Project Setup Phase
Requirements Analysis and Planning
Cost: $31,000 USD
Design Phase
Cost: $39,000 USD
Personnel:
- Platform Architect (1)
Platform Requirements: - Design tools (e.g., Figma)
Technology Selection and Prototyping
Cost: $36,800 USD
Personnel:
- Frontend Developer (1)
- Backend Developer (1)
- Tester (1)
Platform Requirements: - Development tools, prototyping tools (e.g., InVision)
Project Initiation Phase
Development and Implementation
Cost: $141,200 USD
Personnel:
- Frontend Developers (2)
- Backend Developers (3)
- Testers (2)
- DevOps Engineer (1)
Platform Requirements: - SPA website development framework (e.g., Nuxt.js or Next.js), backend services (e.g., Node.js, Express)
Testing and Quality Assurance
Cost: $78,000 USD
Personnel:
- Testers (2)
- Automation Test Engineer (1)
Platform Requirements: - Testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit), continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Deployment and Go-Live
Cost: $48,000 USD
Personnel:
- DevOps Engineer (1)
- System Administrator (1)
Platform Requirements: - Cloud platform services (e.g., AWS), monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:
Soul APE publishes quarterly reports on profitability and user growth and returns 10% of profits to the ApeCoin DAO each quarter.
OVERALL COST:
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $783,000 USD.
Project Cost $APE 374,000 USD
Requirements Analysis and Planning
Cost: $31,000 USD
Design Phase
Cost: $39,000 USD
Personnel:
- Platform Architect (1)
Platform Requirements: - Design tools (e.g., Figma)
Technology Selection and Prototyping
Cost: $36,800 USD
Personnel:
- Frontend Developer (1)
- Backend Developer (1)
- Tester (1)
Platform Requirements: - Development tools, prototyping tools (e.g., InVision)
Project Initiation Phase
Development and Implementation
Cost: $141,200 USD
Personnel:
- Frontend Developers (2)
- Backend Developers (3)
- Testers (2)
- DevOps Engineer (1)
Platform Requirements: - SPA website development framework (e.g., Nuxt.js or Next.js), backend services (e.g., Node.js, Express)
Testing and Quality Assurance
Cost: $78,000 USD
Personnel:
- Testers (2)
- Automation Test Engineer (1)
Platform Requirements: - Testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit), continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Deployment and Go-Live
Cost: $48,000 USD
Personnel:
- DevOps Engineer (1)
- System Administrator (1)
Platform Requirements: - Cloud platform services (e.g., AWS), monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Employee Cost $100,000 USD
CS x 2 ( 1 year contract ) $55,000 USD
Works to analyze and identify relevant social media conversations globally across social listening and multiple channels
responding to inquiries Via Email
Provide accurate and helpful information about our services
Cultivate strong relationships with customers to foster brand loyalty and advocacy.
Social Media Marketing Officer x 1 ( 1 year contract ) $45,000 USD
Organizing online marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness
Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth
Handle customer questions and complaints on social media, including public comments and DMs.
Marketing and Production Cost $240,000 USD
- Social Media Marketing: Establish an active presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
- Influencer Partnerships: Collaborate with influencers and social media personalities.
- Content Marketing: Create content related to dating, including blogs, videos, and infographics.
- Paid Advertising: Utilize Google AdWords and social media ads for promotion.
- SEO Optimization: Improve search engine rankings to attract organic traffic.
- Event Sponsorship: Sponsor events to increase brand visibility.
- Production (Video Filming & Editing): Handle the production and editing of promotional videos.
Legit Cost $69,000 USD
- Legal Compliance and Risk Management
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Contracts and Agreements
- Virtual Currency and Financial Regulatory Compliance
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support
- Fundraising and Securities Law Compliance
