ProposalsProposal 543
ProposalsProposal 543
For: 7 | Against: 0 | Abstain: 0
+For Kendama is nounish voted yes last time, voting yes this time — @pip
+for — @latsko.eth
+for — @frog
+for — @fattybuthappy
+for — @krel
+for Kendama is Nounish — @0xishal
+for — @brettdrawsstuff
via @zeroweight
The nouniverse has voted through $NOGS ⌐◨-◨
FOR: 11 AGAINST: 0
33600 $NOGS have been shared among the participants.
I got to see first hand at Eth Denver how the activation for this toy worked. The team is passionate and made the effort of going around the conference explaining people about their toy and Nouns. I voted against last time, but the team really held nothing against Nouns and came back to to do things right and show us their sport and passion. I'm in support of this proposal, and looking forward the goodstuff the team will do.
"uniting the innovative spirit of Nouns with the magic of kendama"
love it. im in
The Nouncil has spoken.
We discuss all Nouns proposals every week in our Discord https://discord.gg/fdjJpMeV6K. The calls are public and all are welcome!
You can find previous call recordings here: https://nouncil.notion.site/30328df718424f17a623859018497fc2?v=806b5234a2a34b619c3d5028bcd879f0&pvs=4
Nouncil has decided in favor of Prop 543: Kendama is Nounish, with 31 votes FOR. Supporters highlighted Kendama's alignment with Nouns values, particularly their Foundation’s work with youth, and appreciate the fun, attention-capturing nature of the project. Additionally, the team's impressive performance at Eth Denver and their innovative approach to proliferation were noted as significant factors. Despite one vote against and a few abstentions, the majority view Kendama as a valuable and engaging addition to Nouns' initiatives.
Individual votes:
FOR - 31 VOTES
borg00000 | "kendama is nounish"
imwylin | "kendama, and especially their Foundation’s work with youth, are nounish af"
benbodhi | "I love IRL activations and this is a fun item that will capture attention."
profwerder | "Had an opportunity to see the team in action at Eth Denver and was impressed. Interesting approach to proliferation."
peterpandam | "voted onchain - peterpandam.eth"
AGAINST - 1 VOTES
ABSTAINS - 6 VOTES
5 ETH to a foundation with a good cause seems like a no-brainer. I'm less sold on funding programming in general but I appreciate the enthusiasm behind this proposal and I agree that kendama is a great ice-breaker for introducing people into nouns and crypto in general.
I'd like to have seen more in production -- 100 to distribute to nouns, lils, gnars, builder etc feels like it won't be able to cover everyone who might want one.
from /nounsfe: For: 4 | Against: 0 | Abstain: 0
lunari: this prop is confirmed nounish ^~^ after digging into the Mindfulness Through Play program as well, I wish my school had this when I was younger, & I'm proud to support this fun avenue for connection at any level. Was fun to hear about this on the Nouncil call
jesscas: This looks so awesome, and also a super cool way to get people curious about kendama and Nouns!
asheszu: +1 jesscas
Programs like this. With real world touch points in communities that matter is what crypto should be about.
Kendama is Nounish, and so are Satori & team in their methodology of proposing again after iterating on feedback from the v1!
yup, this version of the prop feels good and like something the broader dao can get behind. Enjoyed hearing the team speak on the nouncil call about the irl impact. Seems fun and nounish.
This is super cool and I think suitable for Nouns. I love that the idea was brought to the DAO, then iterated on since the first proposal wasn't successful. IRL events are awesome and these will surely be a fun piece to play with and collect. Making memories nounish. ⌐◨-◨
Kendama is Nounish, and so are Satori & team in their methodology of proposing again after iterating on feedback from the v1!
5 ETH to a foundation with a good cause seems like a no-brainer. I'm less sold on funding programming in general but I appreciate the enthusiasm behind this proposal and I agree that kendama is a great ice-breaker for introducing people into nouns and crypto in general.
I'd like to have seen more in production -- 100 to distribute to nouns, lils, gnars, builder etc feels like it won't be able to cover everyone who might want one.
Programs like this. With real world touch points in communities that matter is what crypto should be about.
I’m usually skeptical of Nouns-themed physical goods proposals, but this is a great way to spread joy at a reasonable price. Keep Nouns weird, and keep it fun.
14 ETH to give away 500 nounish kendamas? Let’s make it happen.
The team behind this proposal, their passion for kendama and Nouns, and their presence at previous activations all point to success here.
I really enjoyed meeting the team at ETH Denver and understanding Kendama and the team's passion for it. The Nouns version is high quality and looks very good and the whole thing is very Nounish.
One of the best, and often the only, ways to get the feedback you need on a proposal is to submit it for voting. I appreciate the effort made at ETH Denver to show Nouners in real life what Kendama is all about and am proud of Satori and the team for bringing this new proposal back to the DAO.
I really enjoyed meeting the team at ETH Denver and understanding Kendama and the team's passion for it. The Nouns version is high quality and looks very good and the whole thing is very Nounish.
tl;dr - By uniting the innovative spirit of Nouns with the magic of kendama, we aim to positively influence the lives of thousands of students through the Mindfulness Through Play programs and introduce a broad audience of crypto-natives to Nouns at ETH Toronto/Blockchain Futurist Conference. This project is a culmination of passions coming together to create long-lasting positive impact. We are grateful for the opportunity and thank you for your consideration.
After reflecting on our last proposal's feedback and the understanding that Kendama's magic is best felt firsthand, we embarked on a spontaneous journey to ETH Denver, eager to spread the Kendama spirit among Nouners and other conference attendees!
Please watch this short video which includes highlights from ETH Denver before reading the rest of the proposal
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy which features a handle, cups, and a ball linked by a string. Over time, kendama has evolved from a simple children's toy into a tool that teaches mindfulness, growth mindset, and emotional regulation. Now, it's used for education and community building too.
Whether it's in a school gymnasium or at a crypto conference, we aim to use kendama as a vehicle for engagement to create memorable, positive interactions that entertain and educate a diverse audience. Kendama is the analog game for the digital era - it is perfectly poised to help us demonstrate how our onchain collective can influence people, places, and things.
If you didn't watch the video linked at the beginning of this proposal, please go check it out!
Since its inception in 2010 as a simple garage operation, Sweets Kendamas has evolved into the industry leader and has been instrumental in popularizing this game globally, featured in major retailers like Target and as a top seller on Amazon.
Founded in 2018 by Joshua Grove, who blended his passion for transformative education with his kendama expertise, the Sweets Kendama Foundation is an educational non-profit that leverages kendama to teach mindfulness and support students in their mental health.
Hey, Satori here - just want to share why I think kendama and Nouns are such a great fit. Kendama is more than a game for many people; it's a way of life. A stranger gave me my first kendama and taught me the basics, which sparked a daily practice and a habit of sharing it with others. Kendama has become a way to maintain presence, as well as make it easy to connect with strangers through a shared curiosity.
Kendama transcends language and cultural barriers, embodying community, creativity, fun, and educational value. Whether playing with strangers or friends, it creates moments of shared joy and learning. It’s a game that requires no translation, screens, or chargers – just focus and creativity.
The kendama community’s supportive ethos mirrors Nouns' positive-sum philosophy. Together, kendama and Nouns can create life-changing, positive interactions worldwide, just as it did for me.
The Sweets Kendama team will come up with a fresh take on their starter kendamas which will incorporate noggles on the tama and the handle of the ken. A total of 500 of these Nouns-themed starter kendamas will be produced and distributed as follows for a cost of 3.5 ETH:
Building on the momentum of our vibrant ETH Denver activation, we're eager to bring the kendama experience to even more crypto-folk face-to-face. If our highlight reel is anything to go by, the sheer joy and enthusiasm etched on people's faces as they land their first spike says it all - and we want to bring this same energy to Toronto.
The Foundation will receive a donation of 5 ETH to bolster its operations and support the "Mindfulness Through Play" programs for K-12 students. This contribution will fund the many hours that go into organizing and teaching the programs, as well as the purchase of Nouns-themed starter kendamas to be used and distributed during these programs.
Through this initiative, we aim to reach over 3,000 children, providing them with Nouns branded kendamas as they learn valuable life skills. This effort is expected to create a lasting, positive association with Nouns among the young participants.
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tl;dr - By uniting the innovative spirit of Nouns with the magic of kendama, we aim to positively influence the lives of thousands of students through the Mindfulness Through Play programs and introduce a broad audience of crypto-natives to Nouns at ETH Toronto/Blockchain Futurist Conference. This project is a culmination of passions coming together to create long-lasting positive impact. We are grateful for the opportunity and thank you for your consideration.
After reflecting on our last proposal's feedback and the understanding that Kendama's magic is best felt firsthand, we embarked on a spontaneous journey to ETH Denver, eager to spread the Kendama spirit among Nouners and other conference attendees!
Please watch this short video which includes highlights from ETH Denver before reading the rest of the proposal
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy which features a handle, cups, and a ball linked by a string. Over time, kendama has evolved from a simple children's toy into a tool that teaches mindfulness, growth mindset, and emotional regulation. Now, it's used for education and community building too.
Whether it's in a school gymnasium or at a crypto conference, we aim to use kendama as a vehicle for engagement to create memorable, positive interactions that entertain and educate a diverse audience. Kendama is the analog game for the digital era - it is perfectly poised to help us demonstrate how our onchain collective can influence people, places, and things.
If you didn't watch the video linked at the beginning of this proposal, please go check it out!
Since its inception in 2010 as a simple garage operation, Sweets Kendamas has evolved into the industry leader and has been instrumental in popularizing this game globally, featured in major retailers like Target and as a top seller on Amazon.
Founded in 2018 by Joshua Grove, who blended his passion for transformative education with his kendama expertise, the Sweets Kendama Foundation is an educational non-profit that leverages kendama to teach mindfulness and support students in their mental health.
Hey, Satori here - just want to share why I think kendama and Nouns are such a great fit. Kendama is more than a game for many people; it's a way of life. A stranger gave me my first kendama and taught me the basics, which sparked a daily practice and a habit of sharing it with others. Kendama has become a way to maintain presence, as well as make it easy to connect with strangers through a shared curiosity.
Kendama transcends language and cultural barriers, embodying community, creativity, fun, and educational value. Whether playing with strangers or friends, it creates moments of shared joy and learning. It’s a game that requires no translation, screens, or chargers – just focus and creativity.
The kendama community’s supportive ethos mirrors Nouns' positive-sum philosophy. Together, kendama and Nouns can create life-changing, positive interactions worldwide, just as it did for me.
The Sweets Kendama team will come up with a fresh take on their starter kendamas which will incorporate noggles on the tama and the handle of the ken. A total of 500 of these Nouns-themed starter kendamas will be produced and distributed as follows for a cost of 3.5 ETH:
Building on the momentum of our vibrant ETH Denver activation, we're eager to bring the kendama experience to even more crypto-folk face-to-face. If our highlight reel is anything to go by, the sheer joy and enthusiasm etched on people's faces as they land their first spike says it all - and we want to bring this same energy to Toronto.
The Foundation will receive a donation of 5 ETH to bolster its operations and support the "Mindfulness Through Play" programs for K-12 students. This contribution will fund the many hours that go into organizing and teaching the programs, as well as the purchase of Nouns-themed starter kendamas to be used and distributed during these programs.
Through this initiative, we aim to reach over 3,000 children, providing them with Nouns branded kendamas as they learn valuable life skills. This effort is expected to create a lasting, positive association with Nouns among the young participants.
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