Goal of the Proposal

This proposal seeks approval for Unlock Protocol DAO to provide 2 ETH in funding to support CryptoSapiens' Onchain Creator Summit at ETHDenver 2025. The event aims to bring together leading Web3 creators, builders, and storytellers, fostering collaboration and education about onchain technologies.

Rationale

Onchain Creator Summit aligns with Unlock Protocol’s mission to support decentralized creative communities. This event will provide Unlock Protocol an opportunity to:

• Gain Branding Visibility: Unlock will be featured across event collateral, digital marketing, and the official website.
• Educate Creators: Unlock will have a dedicated slot to present about onchain memberships and engage in a roundtable discussion on tokenized incentives and community loyalty.
• Engage a High-Value Audience: The event is designed for Web3 content creators, builders, and sustainable communities, ensuring alignment with Unlock’s goals.

Event Details

• Networking & Coffee: Attendees connect in a relaxed environment over food and drinks.
• Roundtable Discussions: Web3 experts lead deep discussions on creator economy, tokenized incentives, and membership models.

Budget Breakdown

Total Funding Request: 2 ETH (~5,600 USDC equivalent)

• Food & Beverages (1,100 USDC): Catering for the networking session.
• Event Logistics (4,500 USDC): Covers ticketing, security, AV equipment, and seating to ensure a seamless experience.

CryptoSapiens Wallet (on Base) to Receive Funds: 0x624e05D9A8dEFF331d2685EF3d789B25f9BeC80F

Risks and Mitigation

• Brand Dilution & Misalignment: The event targets content creators, builders, and sustainable communities, avoiding speculative trading discussions.
• Audience Engagement & ROI: Unlock will be directly involved in discussions and receive recorded content for marketing re-engagement.

CryptoSapiens’ Experience in Hosting IRL Web3 Events

CryptoSapiens has successfully organized large-scale Web3 events, including:

• EthCC
• NounsTown
• Devcon
• LA Bitcoin Pizza Day

With over 400 confirmed interested attendees, the Onchain Creator Summit is positioned to be a high-impact gathering.

Conclusion

Supporting the Onchain Creator Summit provides Unlock Protocol with valuable exposure among Web3’s most creative minds. This sponsorship will strengthen Unlock's presence within the onchain creator ecosystem, demonstrating its commitment to decentralized creative communities.

For the full proposal, visit: Snapshot Proposal