Utopian.io is the first platform rewarding Open Source contributors and it is doing that with Steem.
Utopian started exactly 2 months ago and today we reached the big number:
We need your feedback. Please read and comment!
2000 Contributions
In 2 months Utopian.io was able to generate an incredible amount of contributions being promoted only on Steemit. Utopian.io took a while before having traction so actually this number has been generated in a much shorter time than 2 months that is the entire lifespan of the project.
But We Have A Problem!
Utopian.io is not funded by anyone and survives thanks to the sponsors who have delegated SP, thanks to the founders investing in the project from their own pocket and thanks to Steemit inc. that has donated 50K liquid Steem in order for Utopian.io to be able to create Steem accounts directly on the platform.
The thing is, we need more funds to let this platform go global. As every other project on the Steem blockchain most of the traction comes from inside Steemit but when big competitors appear you easily get kicked in the ***.
We Need To React!
Utopian.io is the FIRST platform in the World rewarding Open Source contributors but other similar platforms are taking this merit because they have the big bucks and use those to get promoted. Want an example:
Gitcoin Joins ConsenSys, Announces Pilot Projects: https://media.consensys.net/gitcoin-joins-consensys-announces-pilot-projects-f5a0955de9d6
FundRequest: (got more than 700K USD) https://fundrequest.io/
It is time for Utopian.io to go to the outside world and since we are not ready for an ICO and waiting for the SMT we must find other tools to get A. Traction outside Steemit B. Funds.
Going To KickStarter
This is why we came up with the idea Utopian.io could be presented on KickStarter.com by proposing the Utopian Version 2 on which we are working on.
We believe Utopian.io is the perfect example of a project that will work well on Kickstarter for the message it brings.
We Need Your Feedback
Doing a Kickstarter campaign is much more than hitting a button to submit a post. We need to work on the gigs and find appealing gigs that Kickstarters will likely want.
What Do You Think? Which Gigs could be interesting?
Some suggestions:
- Placements on Utopian for project maintainers of Open Source startups
- Sponsorship in the platform in various forms
- Merchandising?
We are working with @stellabelle thinking about the gigs, because they do make a difference.
Do You Have Experience with KickStarter Campaigns?
If you have experience in running a successful Kickstarter campaign get in touch with us: https://discord.gg/Pc8HG9x
If We Win The Campaign
If we win the campaign the funds will be partially moved into Steem and partially used to run aggressive marketing campaigns.
A Special Thanks to The Sponsors
A Special Thanks to The Moderators
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