SODIUM: Illuminating Oakland’s Creative Power with Web3

SODIUM: Illuminating Oakland’s Creative Power with Web3

Creating immersive art experiences leveraging NFTs and Web3 to educate, empower, and foster inclusion within underrepresented communities, while also supporting local artists and facilitating community-driven spaces and initiatives.
Application
Applied on: 15 Nov 2023 08:29 AM
Approved
User Review
AI Review
A1
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2024 11:20 AM
Web3 Community & Education Round Eligibility
The project described aligns with Web3 Community & Education objectives by focusing on community growth, educational resources, content creation, and inclusion programs.
To be eligible for this grant round, applicants must meet the general eligibility policy and the following specific criteria:
The project fulfills the special criteria by displaying a clear mission, active engagement since before the minimum age requirement, and fitting into multiple categories of qualifying project types.
Mission-Oriented: The project must aim to improve the Web3 ecosystem.
SODIUM clearly states its mission to enhance the Web3 ecosystem through education and supporting disenfranchised communities to participate in Web3.
Minimum Age: Projects must have been active for at least 3 months.
Endeavors Oakland has been active since 2020, well beyond the minimum 3-month activity requirement.
Qualifying Project Types:
The project encompasses various qualifying types such as community growth, education material provision, content creation, and more.
Community Growth Initiatives
SODIUM aims to onboard and support community growth through collaborations and partnerships with local artists, vendors, and small businesses.
Educational Material & Resources
The project includes educational components such as workshops and a youth education residency, providing resources and education in Web3.
Investigative Journalism (e.g. impact reporting, bad actor investigations)
The project details do not provide evidence of engaging in investigative journalism as defined by the criteria.
Content Creation (e.g., YouTube tutorials, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, memes)
Project details mention providing newsletters and blogs as a means of disseminating Web3 resources.
Community-Building DAOs
The project is working on establishing a DAO which will involve community collaborators and stakeholders in decision-making.
User Onboarding
SODIUM prioritizes user onboarding by leveraging Web3 networks to support and educate new participants.
Inclusion, Diversity, and Advocacy Programs
The project has a strong focus on inclusion, prioritizing the empowerment of BIPOC communities and fostering healing through its programs.