PROPOSAL NAME:
Skin in the Game: Level Up Your Fitness with Every Move.
TEAM DESCRIPTION:
Team Lead: Carlos Alcocer Sola - BAYC 1382
- Farcaster: chaps
- Strava Profile: Carlos Alcocer’s Strava Profile
- Background: OG BAYC Minter, Degen, IRL licensed architect and runner.
- Role: Founding partner and CTO at Shake Lab, a laboratory that assists brands and companies in building a social presence in web3 and developing strategies on decentralized platforms.
Community Lead: w3runn3rs
- Farcaster: w3runn3rs
- Strava Club: w3runn3s
w3runn3rs, the ultimate Strava club for Web3 enthusiasts, where the worlds of running and blockchain technology collide. Our vibrant and diverse community unites artists, coders, and everyone in between with a shared passion for running and the Web3 ecosystem. Join us as we embark on a journey that breaks boundaries, fuels creativity, and revolutionizes the way we run and connect with one another.
Mobile development: LightSoft
- Linkedin: LIghtSoft
- Profile: Company dedicated to the development of mobile applications and custom software. Founded in 2003 and focused on meeting customer needs from a digital perspective and creating satisfactory user experiences.
Blockchain development: To be defined
Brand Ambassadors To be defined (minimum 2 ambassadors)
Advisors: To be defined
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
“Skin in the Game” will be an innovative GameFi fitness app that bridges the world of sports, fitness and blockchain technology by leveraging wearable data to track physical and fitness activities, create attestations on the blockchain of the activities and enables the creation of personal or group competitions in a gamified environment. “Skin in the Game” capitalizes on the increasing use of fitness wearables, such as smartwatches, which track metrics like calories burned, distance covered, steps, sleep time. daily activities, groups, etc.
“Skin in the Game” primary functionality is split into two phases:
- ** Attestation of fitness activities:** In the first phase, users will connect their Strava accounts to “Skin in the Game”, where their athletic data (e.g., running, swimming, cycling metrics, steps, etc.) will be attested and recorded on the blockchain. This will create a transparent, immutable record of their activities, ensuring trust and verifiability.**
- Challenges and Competitions: In the second phase, the app will introduce both personal and group challenges. For instance, users can compete to run the most kilometers in a week. Participants will pay an entry fee (in ApeCoin), which will be used to cover operational costs and fund the prize pool. At the end of the challenge, prizes will be distributed to the top performers, driving engagement and healthy competition.
Users will be able to create their own personalized challenges and invite their club or friends to take a chance. For each challenge or competition a smart contract will be created, the smart contract will act as an escrow to hold the funds, once the competition is over the prizes will be disbursed to the winners.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:
We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of the ApeCoin ecosystem, and with this AIP, we aim to significantly enhance its value and utility, specifically in social and brand image. Our AIP, “Skin in the Game”, is not just an ambitious project; it’s a strategic endeavor designed to bring multifaceted benefits to our community. Here’s how “Skin in the Game” will positively impact the ApeCoin ecosystem:
- Increased Visibility of ApeChain: By developing the app on ApeChain, using the blockchain for smart contracts and transactions, “Skin in the Game” will contribute to the adoption and visibility of ApeChain, showcasing its potential as a blockchain platform.
- Social Impact: By promoting a healthy lifestyle through fitness and competition, “Skin in the Game” encourages physical activity while integrating blockchain technology.
- Attracting New Users: The project will attract both fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy users, increasing ApeCoin’s visibility to new audiences.
- Gamification: The app transforms fitness routines into fun and competitive experiences, which enhances engagement within the ecosystem.
- Analytics and Data: The platform will collect valuable data on user activities, profiles, and geographic areas, offering insights into user behavior and preferences.
- Utilization of ApeCoin: As participants will use ApeCoin to pay entry fees for challenges, the app will drive ApeCoin’s usage within a real-world application.
“Skin in the Game” is an opportunity for partnerships with fitness clubs, gyms, brands, MBA’s and more which will expand the ApeCoin DAO and the ApeChain brand exposure.
DEFINITIONS:
The team has identified the following key terms but due to the nature of this AIP we are well aware that a lot of new terms will be added while we discuss the AIP. If you have any questions please feel free to add them to the comments.
- Attestations: The process of recording a user’s activity on the blockchain as a verifiable entry.
- Strava: A platform that tracks fitness activities such as running, cycling, and swimming via GPS devices.
- Wearables: Devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers that monitor various physical metrics.
STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:
Our objective is to have a fully functional app by March 2025 which is a tight timeline but doable. To achieve this we would start working immediately after receiving the funds.
Phase one: Setup
- UI/UX
- Infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, API’s, etc.)
Phase two: Development
- Solidity
- Web apps
- Web page
Phase three: Deployment
- Beta testing
- User acquisition
A detailed timeline will be presented when submitting as a draft.
REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:
During the development phase:
- Monthly Milestones: Provide monthly updates on key milestones, such as infrastructure setup, Solidity development, and app progress.
- User Feedback Sessions: At the end of each phase, gather feedback from early testers to ensure the app meets community expectations.
Post launch phase:
Quarterly Report: A detailed report covering:
- User Metrics: Total users registered and engagement rates.
- Attestations: Number of activities recorded on the blockchain.
- Competitions Breakdown: Participation rates and challenge outcomes.
- Financial Reports: Overview of revenue generated from entry fees and profit margins.
OVERALL COST:
The following are estimated costs and subject to be revised during the evaluation and implementation of the AIP.
Phase one: $ 40,000 USD
Phase two: $ 100,000 USD
Phase three: $ 60,000 USD
Total estimated cost: $200,00 USD which will be detailed when submitting as a draft.