PROPOSAL NAME:
Connecting Apes: Boosting ApeCoin Brands with INTRFAC3
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TEAM DESCRIPTION:
Ty Henwood – Co-founder & CEO
Ty leads the overall strategy and vision for INTRFAC3. He has extensive experience in customer engagement platforms and is responsible for driving business development, partnerships, and the scaling of the platform. Ty’s leadership ensures that INTRFAC3’s goals align with its broader mission of transforming customer loyalty. Ty has extensive experience leading a company focused on high quality apparel and accessories focused on optimizing brands vision and products.
X - @tyhenwoods
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ty-henwood
Chris Esquibel – Co-founder & Head of Technology
Chris brings over 20 years of experience as a developer, having worked on a wide range of complex projects across multiple industries. His technical expertise and visionary approach make him the driving force behind all the technical architecture and coding at INTRFAC3. Over the years, Chris has led several high-impact initiatives, including developing multiple innovative smart contracts for a variety of web3 teams, such as pioneering a low-gas ethereum contract that saved minters thousands of dollars.
X - @squeebo_nft
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herodevchris/
Chris Talley- Brand Director
Chris is an experienced Creative Director with a deep background in brand development, digital art, and community engagement. His expertise spans across brand strategy, creative leadership, and marketing. At JRNY Club, Chris played a pivotal role in launching two ApeCoin AIPs, integrating the ApeCoin brand into digital and physical art spaces. At INTRFAC3 he continues to push the boundaries of customer engagement and brand loyalty.
X - @Chris_talley_2
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-talley-storyteller/
Megan Wells - COO
Megan comes from years of experience in supply-chain management and hospitality. She has built a robust manufacturing pipeline that allows us to produce a wide array of high-quality, premium merchandise and packaging, along with our IF1 and IF2 chips that are now custom-built for INTRFAC3 enabled products. Her execution skillsets have enabled INTRFAC3 to produce and ship thousands of products for our early partners already.
X - @creatureofmeg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meglwells/
Eli Smith - Lead Desiger/UI+UX
Eli is a seasoned digital and physical artist with experience creating brand identities, graphics, and UI/UX for corporate clients and game studios. He is also an award-winning ballpoint artist, and has done work for a number of web3 projects, including Open Portal Studios and MetaOps Gaming. He shapes INTRFAC3’s look and feel, ensuring an engaging, intuitive experience for users.
X - @elimakani
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-makani-smith/
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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
INTRFAC3 is a digital engagement platform that revolutionizes loyalty programs by combining tech-embedded products with a social platform, allowing brands to seamlessly connect with customers, reward engagement, and build thriving communities.
Over the last two years, INTRFAC3 has had successful collaborations with WEB3 projects such as NFT.NYC, Neo Tokyo, World of Women, and JRNY Club. Building upon past successes INTRFAC3 is now onboarding new projects and partnerships faster than ever before and we are excited for the opportunity to onboard more ApeCoin projects.
INTRFAC3 proposes to integrate ApeCoin into its platform, enhancing customer engagement by rewarding users with ApeCoin for their interactions with SHARETECH-enabled products. A core component of this proposal is to allow any previously passed AIP or ApeCoin-related company to integrate their products with INTRFAC3 at no SaaS cost for the first full year of service. This offer will stand for the next three years, providing these projects with the ability to seamlessly integrate ApeCoin rewards into their customer engagement strategies.
Additionally, INTRFAC3 will set aside $5,000 for product creation and allocate $1,000 in ApeCoin for each of the first ten partners who onboard with us to use for their consumer rewards. This fund is designed to kickstart the adoption of INTRFAC3 and promote the use of ApeCoin as a central reward mechanism, empowering projects to offer a compelling incentive for customer engagement. By leveraging the INTRFAC3 platform, these projects will enhance their reach and branding, amplifying ApeCoin’s role as a utility token within real-world and digital experiences.
This proposal aims to strengthen the ApeCoin ecosystem by supporting projects already committed to boosting ApeCoin, offering them the tools and incentives to drive customer loyalty and extend the utility of ApeCoin across their platforms. Through this initiative, INTRFAC3 will not only grow its own ecosystem but also help existing AIP projects achieve greater visibility and engagement, reinforcing ApeCoin’s brand and expanding its real-world use cases.
INTRFAC3 will leverage the integration with ApeCoin not only within its digital platform but also by attending key tech and branding conventions to drive business onboarding and consumer awareness. As part of this initiative, we will showcase ApeCoin-related products and ApeCoin-branded missions at conventions like CES and others. This will allow us to demonstrate the real-world utility of ApeCoin in customer engagement. By highlighting select products from our ApeCoin clients that best represent the ApeCoin community and INTRFAC3’s capabilities, we will create a buzz around the platform and attract more mid-sized businesses both in web3 and web2 natives to join the ecosystem.
Additionally, this proposal is being designed in mind as the first major step into bridging the gap between MBAs and ApeChain. After successfully onboarding several ApeCoin AIPs we intend to make utilizing the benefits of ApeChain easier and more efficient for the ApeCoin community to capitalize upon.
For accessibility, here is our pitch deck for the AIP outlined below:
https://tinyurl.com/INTRFAC3aip
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:
1. Increased Utility and Real-World Application for ApeCoin
- Widespread integration: By utilizing ApeCoin as a reward within the INTRFAC3 platform, we provide users with an easy way to earn, use, and redeem ApeCoin for completing real-world interactions and brand missions. This directly increases the utility of ApeCoin, giving it practical use in everyday customer engagement scenarios.
- Bridging physical and digital experiences: INTRFAC3’s utilization of ApeCoin allows users to interact with physical products through SHARETECH-enabled chips, blending physical products with digital rewards. This strengthens the narrative of ApeCoin as a utility token that connects the physical and digital realms.
2. Boosts the Visibility and Branding of ApeCoin
- In-App Branding through a Dedicated Hub: ApeCoin will be prominently featured within its own dedicated brand hub on the INTRFAC3 platform. This hub allows ApeCoin to showcase its branding, marketing, and reward systems in a controlled environment where it can manage missions, customer interactions, and product engagement. Users who interact with ApeCoin-related brands or complete ApeCoin-branded missions will see prominent ApeCoin branding throughout their interactions while creating a low-friction congregation space for ApeCoin supporters.
- Cross-promotion with other AIP projects: By allowing other AIP-approved projects to integrate with INTRFAC3 for free for one year, this AIP will facilitate cross-promotion between projects and ApeCoin, increasing brand synergy and collaborative opportunities across the ApeCoin ecosystem.
*INTRFAC3 will participate in prominent tech and branding conventions like CES, where we will feature ApeCoin-branded products and missions. The conventions will act as a key marketing tool, helping to expand ApeCoin’s visibility across several industries.
3. Expanded Reach to New Audiences
- Partner onboarding incentives: Offering $1,000 in ApeCoin (to be used as on-platform rewards for quests and engagement) to the first ten partners who onboard through this AIP creates an immediate incentive for businesses to explore and use ApeCoin. This drives initial engagement and encourages early adoption.
- Appealing to mid-sized companies: INTRFAC3 targets a broad range of industries across Web2 and Web3 spaces, including gaming, fashion, consumables, and events, which opens up ApeCoin to new market verticals that may not yet have engaged with the token. This expands the audience for ApeCoin, exposing more consumers and businesses to its use.
4. Increases Engagement with the ApeCoin Ecosystem
- Custom quests and rewards: Brands using INTRFAC3 can create ApeCoin-branded missions that encourage customers to engage more frequently, with XP progression and rewards tied directly to ApeCoin. This drives more engagement within the ApeCoin ecosystem by creating fun, gamified experiences for users.
- Reward distribution: By allowing ApeCoin rewards for product interactions and missions, INTRFAC3 offers a practical way to distribute ApeCoin to a broader audience. This increases the flow of ApeCoin within the ecosystem and incentivizes customers to stay engaged for longer periods of time.
5. Strengthens ApeCoin’s Presence in Real-World Events
- Branded physical products: Partner brands can create ApeCoin-branded physical products embedded with SHARETECH chips, driving real-world engagement. These products can serve as interactive tools that allow users to earn ApeCoin by completing missions linked to specific merchandise.
6. Enhances Adoption of ApeCoin for B2B Use
- Business-friendly platform: By offering no SaaS fees for the first year to any AIP-approved projects, INTRFAC3 encourages businesses to adopt ApeCoin without upfront costs. This enhances the likelihood of B2B adoption, where businesses can see how having ApeCoin rewards drive engagement with their customer base.
- Easy onboarding process: INTRFAC3’s seamless integration process allows companies to quickly set up ApeCoin within their product ecosystems, creating low friction for businesses to start using ApeCoin as a reward system.
7. Driving the Ecosystem through Fund Allocation
- Kickstarting projects with $5,000 for product creation: By setting aside $5,000 to the first ten partners for product creation, this AIP provides funds for businesses to design and create SHARETECH-enabled products. This ensures that companies have the resources to leverage INTRFAC3’s technology and ApeCoin’s utility to drive customer engagement.
- Distribution of ApeCoin to first ten partners: The initial $1,000 in ApeCoin allocated to each of the first ten partners helps seed the use of ApeCoin within their platforms. This will help to incentivize their users and customers to engage with ApeCoin early on, encouraging further adoption and distribution of the token.
8. Long-Term Value Creation for ApeCoin
- Three-year commitment to AIP integration: By committing to allow free integrations for three years, INTRFAC3 positions itself as a long-term partner in the ApeCoin ecosystem. This creates sustained value by continuously onboarding new partners and expanding the ApeCoin utility network.
- Supporting the ApeCoin mission: The integration with INTRFAC3 aligns perfectly with ApeCoin’s broader mission of promoting decentralization and building a stronger Web3 ecosystem. INTRFAC3 provides a scalable platform to further these objectives by embedding ApeCoin into real-world, everyday interactions. This AIP also helps individuals within the ecosystem spread the word more demonstrably.
- Major step towards integration with ApeChain: We foresee the benefits of this AIP allowing the INTRFAC3 to better understand the needs of APE projects and their needs in relation to ApeChain. The partnerships, developments, and conversation we have will help inform us on the next best steps for further development on ApeChain.
9. Data-Driven Insights and Impact Measurement
- Real-time analytics: INTRFAC3 provides brands with real-time data on customer engagement, allowing them to see how ApeCoin rewards are influencing user behavior. This data helps both ApeCoin and its partners measure the effectiveness of using ApeCoin as a reward system, enabling continuous optimization.
- Tracking customer engagement with ApeCoin: By tracking every product interaction, brands will have concrete data on how ApeCoin incentives drive user participation and loyalty. This insight reinforces the value of ApeCoin as a tool for increasing engagement.
Sponsorship Details
Dedicated Brand Hubs for ApeCoin
- Custom Branded ApeCoin Hub: ApeCoin will receive its own dedicated brand hub within the INTRFAC3 platform. Here, ApeCoin will be able to feature its missions, rewards, and campaigns, providing users and businesses a direct point of interaction with ApeCoin. This space will be fully customizable, allowing ApeCoin to manage its branding strategy independently.
- Control Over Marketing Campaigns: Within this business hub, ApeCoin will have the ability to run its own campaigns and promotions. The hub will provide a platform to showcase ApeCoin-specific missions, products, and partnerships, offering a user experience that highlights ApeCoin’s utility within the INTRFAC3 ecosystem.
- Real-Time Engagement Data: ApeCoin will have access to detailed analytics from this hub, allowing it to track user engagement and optimize its reward and mission structures. This provides valuable insights into how users interact with ApeCoin rewards and how they engage with brands through INTRFAC3.
2. Targeted Branding and Customizable Exposure
- ApeCoin Ecosystem Only: ApeCoin branding will be strategically deployed to ensure targeted exposure. ApeCoin will also be featured on the Community Hub pages alongside other popular projects which will provide broader brand exposure.
- ApeCoin-Branded Missions: ApeCoin-branded missions will be available across any AIP-integrated products and companies on the platform, reinforcing ApeCoin’s presence as a reward mechanism.
3. Financial Incentives for ApeCoin Integration
- $1,000 in ApeCoin for First Ten Partners: To accelerate adoption and usage of ApeCoin within INTRFAC3, the first ten partners who integrate with the platform through this AIP will each receive $1,000 in ApeCoin to distribute to their customers as rewards.
- $50,000 Fund for Product Development: INTRFAC3 will set aside $50,000 to assist companies in developing products that utilize SHARETECH chips and integrate ApeCoin rewards.
4. Promotional Support and Co-Branded Campaigns
- Co-Branded Marketing: INTRFAC3 and ApeCoin can collaborate on cross-promotional campaigns that feature both brands, leveraging INTRFAC3’s reach in the Web3 community. These campaigns will showcase how ApeCoin powers customer rewards on the platform.
- Highlighted in Promotional Materials: ApeCoin will be featured in INTRFAC3’s newsletters, social media channels, and other promotional content aimed at growing user adoption and onboarding new brands. This cross-promotional strategy will ensure ApeCoin’s brand continues to grow alongside INTRFAC3.
- Convention Attendance: INTRFAC3 will attend major tech and branding conventions like CES, to promote the platform and increase ApeCoin’s visibility. This will highlight how ApeCoin missions and rewards can drive real-world customer engagement.
5. Exclusive Access and Free SaaS for AIP Projects
- No SaaS Fees for AIP-Approved Projects: For a period of one year, successfully passed AIP projects and ApeCoin-related companies will have the opportunity to integrate their products into INTRFAC3 without incurring any SaaS fees. This benefit will be available for the next three years. The free access removes barriers to entry, encouraging the rapid adoption of ApeCoin.
- Simplified Integration Process: ApeCoin-related companies will have a streamlined onboarding process, making it easy for them to integrate ApeCoin-powered missions and rewards into their platforms. INTRFAC3 will handle all technical aspects of onboarding, ensuring a hassle-free experience for ApeCoin-related brands.
6. Ongoing Access to INTRFAC3 Features and Growth Opportunities
- Long-Term Use of INTRFAC3 Features: Beyond the initial year of free integration, companies will have the option to continue using INTRFAC3’s platform at standard rates, creating a sustained relationship between ApeCoin-related companies and INTRFAC3. We grow, ApeCoin will continue to benefit from the long-term engagement and exposure. As mentioned previously, we also view this as a vital step in our pursuit to also integrate with ApeChain.
- Support for ApeCoin-Related Partnerships: INTRFAC3 will actively support ApeCoin-related partnerships and initiatives, ensuring that companies within the ApeCoin ecosystem can use the platform to create more robust engagement strategies, powered by ApeCoin rewards.
7. Data-Driven Decision-Making and Analytics
- Real-Time User Engagement Analytics: ApeCoin will have ongoing access to real-time engagement data, allowing it to see how users are interacting with ApeCoin missions, products, and rewards. This data will provide valuable insights into how ApeCoin drives user behavior and loyalty.
- Customizable Analytics Dashboards: ApeCoin will be able to use INTRFAC3’s analytics tools to monitor the success of ApeCoin-branded missions, product interactions, and other engagement metrics. This data-driven approach ensures that ApeCoin can make informed decisions on how to expand its reach.
8. Enhanced Utility and Real-World Integration
- Broader Utility for ApeCoin: Through its integration with INTRFAC3, ApeCoin will gain real-world utility by being a currency for rewarding users for physical product interactions. This bridges the gap between digital currency and real-world actions, making ApeCoin an essential tool for customer engagement.
- New Market Opportunities: INTRFAC3 opens up new market verticals for ApeCoin, including gaming, fashion, consumables, and events. Through INTRFAC3, ApeCoin will have access to mid-sized companies looking to enhance customer engagement, exposing ApeCoin to new industries and expanding its overall reach.
This sponsorship will significantly enhance ApeCoin’s visibility, utility, and integration. Through a dedicated ApeCoin Brand Hub on the INTRFAC3 platform, targeted in-app branding, and cross-promotional efforts, ApeCoin will be positioned as a central player in customer engagement and rewards. The sponsorship will also drive the adoption of ApeCoin across multiple industries, expand its reach through financial incentives for early partners, and foster long-term brand loyalty by offering a seamless, data-driven experience.
DEFINITIONS:
1. SaaS (Software as a Service):
A software delivery model where applications are hosted on a cloud service and provided to users over the internet, typically through a subscription. In this proposal, SaaS refers to INTRFAC3’s platform, which companies can use for customer engagement without needing to install or maintain any software themselves.
2. SHARETECH Chips:
Smart NFC chips embedded in physical products that enable real-time tracking of customer interactions. Through these chips, users can tap products with smartphones and tablets, engage in gamified missions, and earn rewards like ApeCoin.
3. API (Application Programming Interface):
A set of tools and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with one another. For INTRFAC3, APIs are used to integrate various features, such as ApeCoin rewards, into other platforms or systems, enabling seamless interaction without needing to build everything from scratch.
STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:
1. Initial Setup and Development (Month 1-2)
- Goal: Ensure the platform is fully prepared for integration with ApeCoin and establish the necessary infrastructure.
- Backend Preparation: Finalize updates to INTRFAC3’s backend systems to support ApeCoin’s integration, ensuring secure handling of ApeCoin transactions and rewards. This includes API development for ApeCoin-powered rewards.
- Build the ApeCoin Brand Hub: Develop the ApeCoin-branded business hub within INTRFAC3 for branding, marketing, and campaign management.
- Partnership Coordination: Establish direct communication with ApeCoin-related companies and AIP projects, informing them of the free year of service and collaboration opportunities.
2. Testing and Quality Assurance (Month 3-4)
- Goal: Conduct thorough testing to ensure the integration runs smoothly and the ApeCoin Business Hub functions effectively.
- Platform Testing: Beta testing the ApeCoin Brand Hub, including missions, rewards distribution, and branding visibility, with select partners.
- Feedback and Adjustments: get feedback from beta testers and address any issues before launching to a wider audience.
3. Partner Onboarding (Month 5-7)
- Goal: Begin onboarding the first set of ApeCoin-related companies and AIP projects.
- Onboarding First 10 Partners: Collaborate with the first ten partners to integrate their products with SHARETECH chips and the ApeCoin ecosystem. Provide the $1,000 in ApeCoin as an onboarding incentive.
- Launch Partner Missions: Help partners create ApeCoin-branded missions for user engagement, offering ApeCoin rewards.
- Collaborative Marketing Campaigns: Initiate co-branded marketing campaigns to announce partnerships and promote ApeCoin rewards.
4. Public Launch and Full-Scale Integration (Month 8-12)
- Goal: Expand the platform to more ApeCoin-related companies and increase the use of ApeCoin.
- Expand Integrations: Invite more companies and AIP projects to integrate their products and offer free SaaS access for the year.
- Ongoing Mission Rollouts: Continuously launch new ApeCoin-branded missions to engage users.
- Data Collection and Optimization: Use real-time analytics to optimize engagement strategies and rewards distribution.
Goal: Attend high-profile tech and branding conventions to onboard more businesses and generate buzz with consumers.
- Attend CES: INTRFAC3 will attend CES and other relevant conventions to showcase its platform alongside ApeCoin-related products. By offering live demonstrations of SHARETECH-enabled products and ApeCoin-branded missions, more businesses will adopt the platform and create significant consumer awareness.
- Onboarding at Events: At these conventions, we will invite businesses to onboard directly through INTRFAC3, with dedicated offers and incentives for businesses interested in integrating ApeCoin rewards into their customer engagement strategies.
5. Monitoring, Optimization, and Growth (Month 13-24)
- Goal: Ensure long-term success by refining the platform and scaling partnerships.
- Monitor Platform Success: Collect and analyze user engagement data to continuously improve reward structures and user engagement strategies.
- Scaling Partnerships: Encourage partners to renew their engagement with INTRFAC3 and explore additional partnership opportunities in new industries.
- Continuous Marketing: Run ongoing marketing campaigns to promote the benefits of ApeCoin and drive further adoption within the INTRFAC3 ecosystem.
Major Milestones:
- Month 1-2: Backend development and build-out of the ApeCoin Business Hub.
- Month 3-4: Beta testing, feedback, and adjustments.
- Month 5-7: Onboarding first ten partners and launching initial ApeCoin-branded missions.
- Month 8-12: Full-scale launch, expanded integrations, and additional onboarding.
- Month 13-24: Monitoring, optimization, growth, and further scaling of partnerships.
Expectations from the APE Foundation
Collaboration: We seek the APE Foundation’s collaboration in helping connect ApeCoin-related companies and AIP-approved projects with INTRFAC3 to facilitate the onboarding process. These partnerships will ensure that ApeCoin is fully integrated as a reward mechanism in customer engagement strategies.
Visibility: We anticipate mutual promotional support during key events like CES and other branding conventions, where ApeCoin and INTRFAC3 can jointly showcase real-world applications of ApeCoin in customer engagement.
Ongoing Engagement: We expect to maintain open communication with the APE Foundation to share the progress of the initiative and to explore future opportunities to strengthen the ApeCoin ecosystem through INTRFAC3.
Personnel Requirements
The successful execution of the INTRFAC3-ApeCoin integration relies on a team of skilled professionals managing key aspects of development, branding, and partnerships. Below are the personnel responsible for this initiative:
Ty Henwood (Co-founder & CEO):
Megan Wells (Co-founder & COO):
Chris Esquibel (Co-founder & Head of Technology):
Chris Talley (Brand Director):
Michael Silverman (Backend Developer):
Eli Smith (UX/UI Designer):
Audrey Baniant (Frontend Developer)
No Additional Cost for Key Leadership Roles
Megan Wells, Ty Henwood and Chris Esquibel will fulfill their roles at no additional cost to the project, contributing their expertise in strategy, manufacturing, event coordination, branding, and business development. This ensures efficient execution without increasing the overall budget.
REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:
To ensure the success of the INTRFAC3-ApeCoin integration and maintain transparency with the APE Foundation, the following reporting structure and meeting cadence will be used:
1. Quarterly Meetings and Updates:
We will conduct quarterly meetings to review progress, discuss any challenges, and identify upcoming goals. These meetings will include:
- Development Milestones: Updates on the status of the ApeCoin Brand Hub, app development, and technical integration.
- Onboarding Progress: Insights into how many ApeCoin-related companies and AIP projects have been onboarded and are actively utilizing the platform.
- Conference Impact: Discussions around the success of conferences and events like CES, including new business relationships formed and partnerships established.
2. KPI-Driven Success Tracking:
Much of the project’s success will be visible directly through INTRFAC3’s platform KPIs, providing the APE Foundation with real-time data and insights, such as:
- User Engagement: Data on user activity, including taps on ApeCoin-branded products and mission completions.
- ApeCoin Distribution: Total amount of ApeCoin rewards given to users, tracked automatically within the platform.
- Partner Performance: Metrics showing the number of active partners, their engagement levels, and the effectiveness of their ApeCoin-powered campaigns.
3. Final Report (End of Year 1):
At the conclusion of the first year, we will publish a comprehensive report on a dedicated page on our website, accessible by a provided link:
- Overall Impact: A summary of how the integration has enhanced ApeCoin’s visibility, real-world adoption, and engagement.
- ApeCoin Mission Performance: Key insights into how ApeCoin-branded missions have influenced customer behavior and loyalty.
- Growth Potential: Recommendations and insights for scaling the platform and increasing ApeCoin’s role in the customer engagement ecosystem.
The meetings will be open to all ApeCoin DAO members, and summaries will be published on the INTRFAC3 partner website, partner.intrfac3.com. We will also send as a .pdf document. Our approach ensures ongoing dialogue while leveraging the KPI tracking capabilities of the INTRFAC3 platform to provide real-time data on engagement and reward distribution, making it easy for the APE Foundation to monitor the project’s success.
OVERALL COST:
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $225,000 USD.
The total budget for the INTRFAC3-ApeCoin integration will be $225,000, covering major areas such as development, partner onboarding, marketing, and event participation. Below is a detailed breakdown, with reasonable ranges for each expense.
Tranche-Based Distribution of Total Funds:
- $112,500 Upon Approval.
- $112,500 one calendar month after the first tranche is disbursed.
Breakdown
1. Continued Development of the INTRFAC3 App
Cost Range: $80,000 – $100,000
The Continued Development of the INTRFAC3 App will focus on several critical components, with an updated cost range of around $90,000, allocated as follows:
- Developer Salaries: $50,000
Allocated to pay our core development team, led by CTO Chris Esquibel, for full-time work on building, refining, and maintaining the platform. These funds will accelerate the roadmap and ensure the app achieves its potential quickly.
- API Development: $20,000
Focused on developing and refining APIs to integrate seamlessly with our partners’ specific needs. This allocation ensures flexibility and scalability as we onboard a wider range of brands and industries.
- Core Development: $15,000
Enhancements to the UX/UI design, the implementation of brand hubs, and continued refinement of key features like data dashboards, gamified quests, and reward mechanisms.
- Security and Maintenance: $5,000
Dedicated to implementing encryption, conducting initial security audits, and maintaining secure infrastructure to protect user data and ensure platform integrity.
- Backend Updates: Developing the necessary APIs, integration of ApeCoin, and real-time analytics.
- User Interface Enhancements: Ensuring seamless UX/UI for businesses and users engaging with ApeCoin missions.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing to ensure that all ApeCoin-related features function properly before full launch.
2. Budget for Onboarding the First 10 APE Partners
Cost Range: $75,000
- $1,000 in ApeCoin for each of the first ten partners, to encourage ApeCoin missions and reward usage.
- $5,000 in Product Credit for each of the first ten partners to create SHARETECH-enabled products. This credit will help jumpstart their engagement with the INTRFAC3 platform and allow them to create product-based ApeCoin missions.
- Technical Support: Dedicated team for onboarding support, ensuring smooth integration of partners’ products with the platform.
3. Attending Conferences (Travel, Room, and Board)
Cost Range: $40,000 – $50,000
We plan to attend several high-profile conferences to promote INTRFAC3 and onboard businesses, including:
Conferences to Attend:
- CES (Las Vegas) – The largest tech show globally, perfect for showcasing ApeCoin-integrated products.
- SXSW (Austin) – A major event for brands, tech, and creative industries, ideal for driving customer engagement.
- NFT.NYC (New York City) – A leading event in the Web3 and crypto space, focusing on digital products and NFTs, where ApeCoin rewards will appeal to brands and creators.
- Consensus (Austin) – A blockchain event, providing exposure for ApeCoin’s role in real-world engagement and customer retention.
Conference Breakdown (for 4 people):
- Flights: $300 – $500 per person, depending on location (domestic U.S. travel).
- Hotels: $150 – $250 per night, per room. For a 4-day stay, expect a range of $600 – $1,000 per person.
- Meals & Transport: $50 – $100 per day, per person, covering local transport and meals.
- Conference Tickets: Typically the most significant expense, with prices ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 per person depending on the event (e.g., CES tickets can cost up to $4,500 for full access).
Total Cost Per Event (for 4 people):
- Flights: $1,200 – $2,000
- Hotels: $2,400 – $4,000
- Meals & Transport: $800 – $1,600
- Conference Tickets: $8,000 – $20,000
Total for each event: $12,400 – $27,600
We plan to attend two-four major conferences, which brings total estimated costs to $30,000 – $40,000. For CES, we intend on getting a booth to help showcase the products and technology.
4. Brand Development and Marketing
Cost Range: $25,000 – $30,000
- Co-branded Marketing Campaigns: Promoting ApeCoin missions and partnerships through digital ads, social media, and content creation.
- Branding for ApeCoin Business Hub: Development of visual assets, content, and graphics that will populate the ApeCoin hub within the INTRFAC3 platform.
- Content Creation: Development of promotional videos, graphics, and social media content to highlight the platform’s features and drive brand awareness.
5. Additional Costs
Cost Range: $5,000 – $10,000
- Miscellaneous Expenses: Covering any additional costs related to technical adjustments, event logistics, and other unforeseen expenses.
- Event Setup for Product Demonstrations: Costs associated with showcasing products at conferences, including booth setups, audiovisual equipment, and product demonstrations.
6. SaaS Cost (Valued at $250,000)
Cost: $0
- Value Provided: ApeCoin-related companies and AIP projects will receive one year of free SaaS access to the INTRFAC3 platform. The value of this access, including API integration, support, and platform features, is estimated at $250,000.
Summary of Major Costs:
- App Development: $80,000 – $100,000
- Onboarding First 10 Partners: $75,000
- Conferences (Travel, Room, Board): $30,000 – $40,000
- Brand Development and Marketing: $25,000 – $30,000
- Additional Costs: $5,000 – $10,000
- SaaS Cost: $0 (Value $250,000)
Total Cost: $225,000
This breakdown ensures that all key elements, including development, partner onboarding, brand promotion, and event participation, are well-funded to drive ApeCoin’s integration and success within the INTRFAC3 platform.
