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# Art Golden Gai in Tokyo ## TLDR; Art Golden Gai is a cultural initiative in Shibuya, Tokyo, celebrating the fusion of traditional and digital art. A collaboration between NOX Gallery—Japan’s first physical NFT gallery—and Superchief NFT, The world's first physical NFT gallery, this event will feature curated works by renowned Japanese and international artists, such as Claire Silver, Robert Mallary, Pepelangelo, and Sutu. As the venue prepares for demolition in February 2025, Art Golden Gai transforms its final month into a public good, offering workshops, installations, and cultural events while digitally archiving the space through video and book formats which will be forever onchain. Located in one of the world’s busiest centers, Shibuya, Art Golden Gai provides a vital “third space” for community engagement, learning, and artistic innovation. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility while preserving the venue’s cultural legacy onchain for future generations. ## Why is this a Public Good? Non-exclusionary Access: All art installations in Nox, and workshops are open to the public, ensuring accessibility and participation for everyone. Digital Preservation:The venue’s legacy will be archived on-chain through 3D scans and NFTs, creating a permanent, open-access resource for future generations. Community Connection: By offering a “third space,” the event encourages collaboration and social cohesion in one of Tokyo’s busiest neighborhoods. ## Impact and Deliverables: • Workshops. • Documentary. • Community Engagement: Interactive art activations fostering connections between local and global communities. • Documentary Book produced by Art Golden Gai team & Joji Shimamoto ## Budget Request (5 ETH) Cost Breakdown 1.25 ETH | Public Goods Day: Education around Public Goods. In collaboration with the local institutions such as, Tokyo University we will be discussing ways we can bring Art as a public good to more physical spaces, and educate on conservation efforts that can be done Digitally. 1.25 ETH | Catering at Public Goods Day, NFT Japan, Art Golden Gai, & Hackathon: Cost of Food & Drink for IRL Workshops at Art Golden Gai building & supporting events. 1.15 ETH | Venue Transformation: Preparing the historic building for the event, and adding Pnouns Assets within the building as well as the Tokyo Tower to raise awareness of Public Goods & Public Nouns. 1 ETH: Administrative Operations: Equipment Rental, transportation, coordinating event logistics, staff, and management. 0.45 ETH | Workshop Materials: Supplies and equipment for interactive sessions, NFT Minting Fees, Staff, etc. ## Past Work and Events NOX Gallery and Superchief NFT have a history of successful activations, hosting events in Tokyo, New York, Paris, Lisbon, and many more. https://www.canva.com/design/DAF1fgy4Xhc/srDGmCW9El-Z-GYqzhHNSg/view?utm_content=DAF1fgy4Xhc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor#1 Socials: https://www.artgoldengai.com/ https://x.com/SuperchiefNFT https://www.superchiefgallerynft.com/ https://x.com/NoxGallery https://noxgallery.art
# The Birth of Meliora ## The Birth of Meliora ## **TLDR;** Meliora aims to democratize access to blockchain education through an interactive graphic novel. By providing free access to educational content and tools, it enables broader participation in the web3 ecosystem. How does it Support Public Goods? • It is non-excludable by making educational content available freely and to all, requiring only an internet connection, email, or wallet verification • It is non-rivalrous since one person accessing the content does not exclude others from accessing it. • It promotes inclusivity by abstracting complex blockchain concepts into users from diverse, nontechnical backgrounds We partner with organizations like BrightID and Unitapp to provide free resources enabling individuals to participate without upfront investment. Meliora needs funding now to further develop and expand access to its educational offering which is crucial in this time while the markets are quiet and there is room for newcomers to focus on upskilling and growing within the web3 landscape. The funding would support creating more content, translating to new languages, and building out the technical infrastructure to reach a broader audience. **Abstract:** The Meliora Universe project seeks to create an interactive graphic novel that serves as both an engaging narrative and an educational tool. By leveraging the power of NFTs and digital collectibles, this initiative aims to introduce a broad audience to the world of blockchain and web3, demystifying complex terminologies and concepts in an accessible format. Central to our philosophy is the conviction that knowledge is empowerment. **Background:** The blockchain and web3 space, while revolutionary, remains daunting for many. The Meliora Universe project recognizes the need for innovative educational tools that can make this domain more approachable. By combining the allure of storytelling with the interactive potential of NFTs and digital collectibles, we aim to create a seamless learning experience. Now is the prime moment to ready individuals for the upcoming surge in the blockchain market by grounding them in the fundamentals. Bear markets are for builders. This is the opportunity to prepare the next generation of leaders. **What is Melior(a)?** Our guiding principle, *Melior*ism, champions the belief that the world can be made a better place through human effort. Meliora is a universe created out of abstracted descriptions of the world we are a part of, and the world we wish to see through the fusion of technology and nature. Our team of writers, artists, developers and game designers have been building the story and world for the past year. We are dedicated to demystifying blockchain, aiming to make it comprehensible for people and entities globally. Our modular games and stories are so engaging that players forget they're gaining skills and blockchain knowledge. **How does this initiative support Public Goods?** Deeply rooted in the ethos of democratizing knowledge, Meliora is inspired by ancient stories of seekers on a quest for wisdom. Our game and narrative embraces the idea that everyone, regardless of background, has a right to access, comprehend, and benefit from blockchain technology. We have partnered with Unitap to create freely accessible multi-chain gas token faucets, allowing any individual to mint, quest and explore on any chain with zero investment. Cybil attacks to manipulate or steal gas tokens are prevented via our other partner, BrightID. In addition to being chain-agnostic, Meliora is also “agnostic. We will initially release the beta app in English, but quickly expand to Spanish as well. This further democratizes blockchain knowledge, bridging gaps in access. By providing free public access to quality educational content, our initiative enables more people to up-skill and prepare to contribute their talents to its ongoing development. Just as past knowledge seekers traveled far to uncover truths, Meliora aims to spread the transformative potential of blockchain far and wide. **Deliverables:** 1. 32 pages of lore 2. MVP with the first module available to everyone for life! 3. Short introduction to chapter 2 and the upcoming modules **Impact:**  The Meliora Universe novel  will serve as a beacon for those curious about blockchain but deterred by its complexity. By providing an engaging narrative coupled with interactive learning, we anticipate reaching thousands of players, guiding them towards informed web3 adoption. The platform will increase blockchain literacy, empower a broader audience to participate in web3 technologies, partner with organizations and provide tools for people to co-create the future of tomorrow. **Meliora Needs Funding to…** Build/Create: * Art, characters, story, settings, game mechanics, worldbuilding, etc. * Animations and GUI design and implementation * Web3 backend: web wallet interaction, smart contracts, etc. ## Feedback Loop ## Our Work Thus Far: Start reading here: https://app.charmverse.io/nofun-labs/page-30219360476504575 Read the Prologue: https://app.charmverse.io/nofun-labs/page-07913989628289175 Meet The Characters: https://app.charmverse.io/nofun-labs/page-9266348974898024 **Recipient Address:** 0xA860e6AD4E5f0ecA9d034A2700C28cF516eB660E **Amount in ETH** 5 ETH
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