🟡 Implementation Update | AIP-346: Monthly Laughing Ape Stand-Up Comedy Show Utility for all $APE Holders

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AIP Name: AIP-346: Monthly Laughing Ape Stand-Up Comedy Show Utility for all $APE Holders

Implementation Status: Pending

Author: @AaronHaber

Abstract Summary: Exclusive IRL + Live-Streamed Comedy shows for $APE Holders!

If you have $APE in your wallet, you can access the shows, if not, you better get some, sucka.

This AIP offers a fun, additional utility to $APE holders. This is a monthly event that every $APE holder from all over the world can participate in.

Any of our normie friends who want to get in will have to buy and hold $APE to see the show. And with our tech partners NiftyKit (AIP-88) we can make that easy for them.

Overall Cost: $180k USD, denominated in ApeCoin

Timeline Updates:

  • 2/28/2024 - 1st AIP-sponsored show in Denver, CO
  • 4/4/24 - 2nd AIP-sponsored show in New York City, NY
  • End of May 2024 - Austin show

Interview Q&A:

Interview: 1/4/2024
  1. What are you working to accomplish before the end of the month?
  • We are finalizing our dates and venues/other info for our 1st two events. We are 99% certain our 1st event will be Saturday, March 2nd in Las Vegas and our 2nd event will be Thursday, April 4th in NYC during http://NFT.NYC but we don’t want to announce until we’re 100% confirmed.
  1. Have there been any delays or changes to the original timeline?
  • No, we are on track with everything.
  1. Do you have any updates regarding the budget?
  • None.
  1. How can the community support your initiative?
  • We’ve already spoken with Linstro in depth and Popil a little. The biggest thing we’ll need help with is spreading the word to $APE Holders about how to connect with the shows IRL and online. We’d also welcome any assistance in reaching out to $APE holders to ask about where they’d like future events to be held and some other survey type questions we have.
  1. Do you have anything you would like to tell the community?
  • Yes! lol. Once we are ready to announce dates, we’d love to have help in sharing that info and how people can get IRL tickets and how to join online should they be joining via streaming or the metaverse.
  1. Do you provide consent to share these questions with the community in this forum?
  • I’m OK with sharing the info, I just wouldn’t want people to make travel plans until we are 100% confirmed on those dates and cities. I suppose if people read this though, they’ll understand that. So sure!
Interview: 1/25/2025

1. Do you have any reports or updates you would like to share with the community?

  • Completed Shows:
    We’ve successfully hosted 5 of 12 shows (Denver, NYC, Los Angeles, Austin, and Lisbon/ApeFest).
  • Adjusting Cadence:
    To maximize impact, we’ve slowed the schedule to focus on higher engagement and delivering more value to $APE holders and ApeChain.
    • While our IRL events saw hundreds of RSVPs and attendees, the majority of the audience consisted of non-$APE holders.
    • These events introduced new audiences to $APE and sparked interest, but we believe it’s essential to align more closely with the spirit of the AIP by prioritizing the inclusion and engagement of existing $APE holders.
    • This adjustment will allow us to develop targeted outreach strategies to ensure future events better serve the $APE community while still attracting new interest.
  • Upcoming Plans:
    • Co-producing a show with MBA holder Lor3Lord at his “Not NFT NYC” event in June.
    • Engaging with ApeChain communities to involve more $APE holders.
  • Next Shows:
    Remaining 7 shows will be split between IRL and fully online events to enhance accessibility.

2. How can the community support your initiative?

  • Spread the Word: Share event announcements through social media and encourage participation.
  • Engage and Attend: Join our events and invite others in the community.
  • Provide Feedback: Suggest ways we can improve and expand the value of these shows.

We’d also appreciate increased promotion from official ApeCoin/ApeChain channels.

3. Have there been any delays or changes to the original timeline?

Yes, we’ve slowed the pace to prioritize effectiveness over speed.

  • Why?
    Audience turnout for past events hasn’t met expectations, so we’re taking a more strategic approach to ensure these shows deliver real value to the DAO.
  • Commitment:
    Despite this adjustment, we are fully dedicated to completing all 12 shows and achieving the goals of our proposal.

4. What are you working to accomplish before the end of the month?

  • Next Online Show:
    Identifying the best timing and audience for an online event.
  • Engagement Planning:
    • Reviewing past engagement metrics.
    • Collaborating with ApeChain communities to expand outreach.
    • Launching campaigns to maximize attendance.

Production logistics are ready, but we are prioritizing strategic timing and outreach to ensure success.

5. Do you have any updates regarding the budget?

  • Challenges:
    Travel and accommodation costs have exceeded initial projections despite our commitment to securing budget-friendly options. We have avoided top-tier accommodations and ensured every expense is optimized for maximum value to the DAO.
  • Cost-Saving Measures:
    • Partnering with groups like Pizza DAO, F-ck It Productions, and Bored Trading Company to offset costs and increase reach.
    • Enabling remote work for our tech director to reduce travel expenses.

6. Do you provide consent to share these questions with the community in this forum?

Yes, absolutely.

We are committed to adapting and improving to deliver meaningful outcomes for $APE holders and the ApeCoin ecosystem. Thank you for your trust and feedback!

LFG,
Aaron Haber
Founder, Laughing Ape

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The author has provided updated details in a follow-up interview, found in a drop-down in the “Interview Q&A” section above.