AIP-563: BuzzUp X ApeCoin Collaboration

PROPOSAL NAME:

BuzzUp X ApeCoin Collaboration.

TEAM DESCRIPTION:

BuzzUp is a comprehensive, chain-agnostic Web3 lifestyle app combining a crypto wallet decentralized social platform and secure storage solutions. With a focus on privacy, decentralization, and user autonomy, BuzzUp empowers users to fully control their digital assets while ensuring secure, private communication and data storage through a global network of 4,000 blockchain nodes. Additionally, BuzzUp offers a crypto debit card, bridging the gap between digital assets and real-world transactions. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, BuzzUp is positioned as a leader in the Web3 space.

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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:

The BuzzUp X ApeCoin Collaboration presents a unique opportunity to build a decentralized, privacy-focused ecosystem that leverages the strengths of both platforms. Launching a custom ApeCoin debit card, and creating affiliate and creators programs, this collaboration will drive mutual growth, enhance user engagement, and expand utility across both ecosystems.

This proposal aims to explore how BuzzUp can partner with ApeCoin to foster mutual growth. The collaboration will focus on payment integrations, governance enhancements, privacy-driven solutions and cross-platform community engagement. Together, we can strengthen both ecosystems and drive forward Web3 innovation, benefiting users from both platforms while positioning them as leaders in the evolving Web3 space.

1. Custom-Made ApeCoin + NFT Master Debit Card

BuzzUp’s MasterCard service can be extended to include a customized debit card designed exclusively for ApeCoin NFT holders.

Personalized features and branding that reflect the unique status of BAYC members

Exclusive perks for ApeCoin NFT holders, such as VIP access to events and Discounts on Otherside metaverse products.

2.Creators Affiliate Program

BuzzUp’s creators affiliate Program is designed to promote projects and products through community-driven exposure. This program will average ApeCoin to provide unique benefits for creators who participate in the program, using ApeCoin as a rewarding mechanism for affiliate marketing activities.

Creators can earn ApeCoin rewards by promoting ApeChain projects, services and products to a broader audience

ApeCoin increase its utility and adoption as creators are incentivized to drive activity in the BuzzUp ecosystem

BuzzUp expands its user base through creator-driven marketing while giving the ApeCoin community additional ways to monetize their network and content creation skills.

3. Creators Program for Product Sales on BuzzUp

The BuzzUp Creators Program allows creators to sell their own products—whether digital or physical—on the BuzzUp platform. By integrating ApeCoin into this program, creators can sell products using ApeCoin as a payment option, expanding the reach of both BuzzUp and ApeCoin ecosystems.

Key Features:

  • Creators can list digital products (NFTs, art, digital assets) and physical products for sale on BuzzUp.
  • Buyers can use ApeCoin as a primary payment option for purchasing creator products, giving ApeCoin holders more ways to spend their tokens in the BuzzUp marketplace.

The collaboration between BuzzUp and ApeCoin represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of decentralized Web3 ecosystems. By integrating ApeCoin as a primary payment method on BuzzUp, and leveraging BuzzUp’s privacy-first solutions within the ApeCoin ecosystem, both platforms can achieve mutual growth while providing immense value to their users. The inclusion of the Creators Affiliate Program and Creators Program further enhances this partnership by empowering creators to monetize their content, promote projects, and engage with broader audiences, all while using ApeCoin to drive transactions.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:

BuzzUp integrate ApeCoin as a payment option across its platform, enabling users to :

  • Pay for premium features such as privacy tools, decentralized communication and exclusive Web3 services.
  • Access events and partnerships within the BuzzUp ecosystem, using ApeCoin as a primary transaction currency.
  • Users can easily transact with ApeCoin accessing BuzzUp’s Web3 services without needing to convert currencies. This seamless interaction encourages BAYC members and Web3 enthusiasts to unlock premium features while benefiting from enhanced privacy and security.
  • ApeCoin increases its utility, driving more transactions and engagement across platforms.
  • BuzzUp attracts a new audience of BAYC members and Web3 enthusiasts, positioning itself as a hub for cutting-edge decentralized services.

STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:

Project will begin when the fund received.

Phase 1 ( Q1-Q2 2025 ): Custom-Made ApeCoin + NFT Master Debit Card - $62,000 USD

  • Design a custom ApeCoin debit card that reflects the branding of BAYC and offers exclusive perks
  • Integrate ApeCoin as the default payment currency for cardholders
  • Launch a beta program for selected ApeCoin NFT holders to test the card
  • Collect feedback from users to enhance card features before the full launch

Phase 2 ( Q2 2025 ): Creators Affiliate Program Launch - $81,600 USD

  • Develop the BuzzUp Creators Affiliate Program, focusing on promoting ApeChain projects
  • Implement an ApeCoin rewards system for affiliates based on performance metrics
  • Promote the affiliate program within the ApeCoin and BAYC communities targeting key creators

Phase 3 ( Q2-Q3 2025 ): Creators program for Product Sales - $49,400 USD

  • Enable creators to list and sell products (digital and physical) on the BuzzUp platform, using ApeCoin as the payment option.
  • Build an integrated marketplace where creators can list NFTs, digital art, and physical goods.
  • Market the BuzzUp Creators Program to ApeCoin holders, promoting exclusive content and sales.

REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:

After the project is operational, we will publish data on our website every 6 months as below.
Reporting will be end in 1 year period.

  • Track number of users adopting the debit card
  • Creators Affiliate Program - Number of creators
  • Creators Program for Product Sales - Volume of products sold via ApeCoin & Number of Creators participating in the marketplace

OVERALL COST:

“Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $193,000 USD.”

Development & Integration: USD 90,000

  • Creating the debit card features.
  • Design a custom ApeCoin debit card that reflects the branding of BAYC and offers exclusive perks
  • Launch a beta program for selected ApeCoin NFT holders to test the card
  • Develop the BuzzUp Creators Affiliate Program, focusing on promoting ApeChain projects
  • Build an integrated marketplace where creators can list NFTs, digital art, and physical goods.

Marketing & User Acquisition: USD 73,000

  • Promotional campaigns for the ApeCoin debit card and Creators Program
  • Targeted Outreach to onboard creators and affiliates

Operational Cost: USD 30,000

  • Platform maintenance and personnel to manage project integration and marketing efforts
FUNDING TRANCHES
  • Phase 1 Development & Integration: $90,000 USD
  • Phase 2 (2 months after Phase1) Marketing & User Acquisition: $73,000 USD
  • Phase 3 (2 months after Phase2) Operational Cost: $30,000 USD

Hi @BuzzUp,

The community feedback period for your proposal would be ending in roughly 24 hours.

  • If you’re content with the feedback received, your next steps are to finalize your proposal using the AIP Draft Template.

  • A moderator will reach out to the author to finalize the AIP Draft. Upon receipt of the final Draft, we will review and provide instructions on the next steps.

  • Are you ready to proceed to the next phase or do you wish to extend community discussion for another 7 days?

We look forward to hearing from you.

-@Facilitators

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Hi @BuzzUp,

Thank you for your ideas [and the ApeCoin DAO community for the insightful discussions].

A moderator will reach out to the author to finalize the AIP Draft using the appropriate template.

  • Once the AIP Draft is confirmed by the author and meets all DAO-approved guidelines, it will receive an AIP ID number and move forward for Draft Analysis Review.
  • @BuzzUp please see your messages for the next steps.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments. In accordance with DAO-approved guidelines, if the author does not respond within 30 days, the proposal will be automatically transferred to the Withdrawn category, and the author can re-submit the idea.

-@Facilitators

Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

The AIP Draft submitted is currently incomplete and feedback has been provided to the author.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Thank you,

-@Facilitators

Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@BuzzUp has completed editing their AIP Idea to be their AIP Draft.

This proposal has been assigned the AIP ID Number 563.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Kind Regards,

-@Facilitators