Sei Creator Fund: Round #5 - Video Content

Sei Creator Fund Overview

The Sei Creator Fund, a $10 million initiative, is launching its fifth round with a $250,000 USD matching pool. This round focuses on Video Content Creation and Community Engagement, aiming to support creators building on Sei and contributing to the ecosystem’s growth.

Round Description

This round will allocate funds to support contributions to individuals and projects building on Sei, focusing on Video Content Creation and Community Engagement.

Funding Amount: $250K worth of SEI (at the time of round close)

Bonus Pool: 185k SEI

Focus Areas

Projects must focus on contributing to the growth, development, and enhancement of the Sei ecosystem within one or more of the following themes:

• Live streaming
• Product Demos
• Long-From Video Content (X, Youtube, Vimeo, )
• Short-Form Short Content (X, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels)

All content must focus on technology, ecosystem developments, and network growth. Financial advice should only be provided by qualified professionals.

Application Details

• Applications go live at 12 PM EST on Monday, January 13th
• Applications close at 12 PM EST on Monday, January 27th
• Voting and donations will open on Gitcoin Platform at 12 PM EST on Tuesday, January 28th
• Round will close at 12 PM EST on Monday, February 10th

Eligibility Criteria

Demonstrate a Content Portfolio

• Submit three past videos showcasing previous work
• Provide links to videos (X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
• Demonstrate consistency in content creation

Note: The past videos you submit don’t need to focus on Sei specifically, but they must demonstrate your credibility as a video content creator. These videos should showcase your ability to produce high-quality content that could contribute meaningfully to the Sei ecosystem.

Meet Basic Project Requirements

• Demonstrate community engagement and proactive self-marketing
• Present a clear content strategy and publishing schedule
• Show team expertise and ability to execute consistently
• Outline strategies for audience growth and ecosystem support

How to Apply

1. Create a profile on Builder
2. Apply on Gitcoin’s Grants Stack
   1. (Guide)

How to Vote

1. Review Applications: When donations open at 12:00 PM EST on January 28, 2025, review live applications as they come in via the Gitcoin Explorer.
2. Donate to Grantees: Donate to the grantees of your choice (add to cart -> check out with allocated $SEI). (Guide)

Note: Gitcoin pools small donations from many people and matches them with the larger $250K central fund, provided by the SEI Foundation.

Bonus Incentives

Total Bonus Pool: 185,000 SEI

1. [Redacted Bonus] (100,000 SEI)
   • To be announced at the end of the round
2. Referral Rewards (60,000 SEI Total)
   • 3,000 SEI for each referee placing in the top 10
   • An additional 3,000 SEI for referring new participants (who have not participated in any past Creator Fund rounds) that place in the top 10.
     
     Note: There’s a section in the application to input your referrer’s information. Make sure to include their name for eligibility.
3. Engagement Challenge (25,000 SEI Total)
   • 5,000 SEI each to the top 5 creators with the highest engagement
   • Measured by likes, retweets, and comments

Content Note:

1. Content should remain centered on technology, ecosystem developments, and network growth. Financial advice should only be provided if you are qualified to do so. 
2. Engagement is discretionary to the team. We will evaluate submissions to determine if engagement is organic or artificially inflated.

Ethical and Community Standards

• No Hateful Content: We firmly stand against discrimination and hate speech.
• Deceiving Users: Prohibited is any content that could harm users or lead to unintended consequences.
• No Financial Advice: Participant acknowledges and agrees not to provide financial, legal, or tax advice to any consumers or followers. Any discussions or communications regarding content, strategies, or market activities shall not be construed as financial advice. Viewers and consumers are encouraged to conduct their own independent analysis and consult with their own advisors regarding any decisions.
• No Market Manipulation: Participant agrees not to engage in any practices that could be considered market manipulation. This includes, but is not limited to, artificially inflating or deflating the price of any content or product, disseminating false or misleading information with the intent to deceive consumers or market participants, or engaging in activities that create a misleading appearance of market activity.
• Disclosure: All material information that may affect the valuation or perception of content or products shall be disclosed in a timely, accurate, and complete manner. Participants shall not withhold material information that could lead to an unfair advantage or manipulation of the market.
• Compliance with Applicable Laws: Participant agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning market practices, including those set forth by relevant authorities. Any conduct that may be deemed as market manipulation or the unauthorized provision of financial advice is strictly prohibited.
• Indemnity: Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any parties from liability, loss, or expense arising from a breach of this anti-market manipulation and financial advice provision.
• Falsification: Attempts to falsify contributions, including Sybil attacks or other manipulative practices, are strictly banned.
• Fraud & Impersonation: Projects must accurately represent their affiliation and intentions to maintain transparency and trust.
• No Quid Pro Quo & Bribery: Incentives in exchange for donations are disallowed, maintaining the integrity of the contribution process. For this round, we will follow Gitcoin's standard for QPQ.
• Advertising Restrictions: Utilizing grants for direct promotional activities or sales is prohibited.
• Legal Compliance: Mandatory compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for participation.
• Positive Community Interaction: Projects are expected to maintain a supportive attitude towards other participants, contributing to a collaborative and constructive funding environment.

Additional Prohibited Actions

• Vote-for-vote schemes
• Offering financial incentives for votes
• Botting or any form of manipulation
• Providing financial advice without proper qualifications

Understanding Quadratic Funding (QF)

Quadratic Funding (QF) is a crowd-funding mechanism where community members make donations (big or small) that act as votes on where to allocate funds. QF pools small donations from many people and matches them with a larger amount of funding from a central fund, provided by the SEI Foundation. It uses a unique mathematical formula that rewards projects based on the number of people who have donated, not just the size of the donations. This approach captures community needs, fosters shared ownership, and incentivizes smaller contributors.

When applying, it’s essential to understand that the success of your project depends not only on meeting the eligibility criteria but also on garnering broad community support. Cluster-Matching QF, used to assess votes, rewards projects that attract backing from diverse groups within the community. By identifying patterns of similar supporters, the model ensures that projects with wider community appeal receive higher matching funds, encouraging applicants to seek broad support. This means that the more diverse your backers, the greater the potential for your project to receive substantial funding, promoting a fair and balanced ecosystem.

Sei Community Grants Chat

If you have any questions, join the Sei Community Grants Telegram Group. In the group, you'll find sub-channels such as:

1. Pitch Scheduling: Schedule your Twitter Space presentations.
2. Request for Collaboration: Get assistance improving your initiative by leveraging collaboration opportunities.

Feel free to ask in the relevant channels, and the community will be there to support you.

About Gitcoin

Gitcoin creates technologies and opportunities that empower communities to fund, build, and protect what matters. Through its Grants Program, Gitcoin has distributed over $60 million to early-stage builders championing public goods initiatives in decentralized finance (DeFi), climate, open sourcing, and more. Core products include Grants Stack, an end-to-end grants management solution, and Allo Protocol, a decentralized capital allocation tool.

Note: This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please conduct your research and evaluation before participating in any project.

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