# Noun inspired Phygital design
I’m Gnericvibes, a music artist and fashion designer, proposing a Noun-inspired embroidered jacket project that begins as a minted digital artwork and becomes a physical garment.
The design will focus on custom embroidery, translating Noun aesthetics into a wearable piece that connects digital culture with fashion.
Collectors of the minted artwork on IN-process will automatically enter a live raffle to win the physical jacket. Wallets holding a Noun will receive 2 extra raffle entries. During a live spin event, one winning wallet will be selected and sent the embroidered garment.
The entire creative process will be documented publicly across social media from early sketches and digital rendering to minting, sourcing materials, embroidery tests, fabrication, and final assembly. This turns the creation journey into part of the artwork itself, allowing audiences to connect not only with the final jacket, but with the craftsmanship, experimentation, and narrative behind it.
By moving from digital mint to physical garment, the project demonstrates how internet-born culture can exist beyond screens worn in public, photographed in real life, and integrated into everyday expression.
Project Goals
Create an original Noun-inspired digital jacket artwork
Mint the artwork on the open market as a collectible digital piece
Translate the digital design into a handcrafted physical jacket
Document the full creative process online as an evolving visual story
Explore the intersection of digital ownership, fashion, and internet culture
Funding Will Be Used For
Digital art development and design refinement
Fabric sourcing, embroidery materials, and garment production
Tailoring
Content creation and documentation of the process
Photography and visual presentation of the final piece
This could serve as a proof of concept for the toys, gather feedback and see if its a good market fit to go into bigger production and get wholesalers/retailers who would be interested in reselling then Duckhead can write a prop for a larger scale production and probably collaborate with Bigshot too. This event will be good for the exposure.
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> I also don’t think it’s possible for this venture to be profitable as presented. Retail price typically has to be around 4x cost(landed).
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> I also think the proposer should consider splitting this into 2 separate proposals. one for launching a product, the other for an event.
I love this idea, would be cool to see if you can get that instagram/social media style frame design they use this days for pictures at events but make it Noggles. All the best.
Higher or lower the main bone of contention remains visibility, instead of reducing auction price we should figure ways to get more people to bid, I don't think reducing the base bid will do that but it would rather create more accumulation opportunity for a few who are already here and own many lils. This would be a good opportunity for people in Africa too to be able to bid but I still think .003 is too low and also reducing the price is really not the issue with lack of bids. We really need to plot a sustainable solution.
Scavenger hunts are fun, would like to know how people will be informed about the hunt so that more people can participate, like a partnership with Farcon to announce it and ensure more attendees partake
# Noun of the Day; On-Chain Editorial Terminal
Noun of the Day is a physical editorial system that connects directly to Nouns smart contracts and generates a daily, magazine-style cover page from live on-chain data.
It transforms real-time blockchain state into a tangible, printable artifact.
- How It Works
1. Direct Smart Contract Interaction
The system reads live data from:
* The Nouns Auction House Contract
* The Nouns DAO Governor Contract
Through these contracts, the editorial pulls:
* Current Noun ID
* Noun image & traits
* Auction status and current bid
* Date of mint/auction
* Active governance proposals
All data is fetched directly from the contracts on Ethereum ensuring the output reflects live, verifiable on-chain state.
2. Magazine-Style On-Chain Cover Generation
Using the contract data, the system automatically generates a magazine cover–style editorial page featuring:
* Large Noun image
* Noun ID and edition date
* Trait breakdown
* Current bid information
* Snapshot of active proposals
Each cover becomes a timestamped editorial issue, a daily cultural artifact generated from protocol activity.
3. Physical Interaction Layer
This is designed to run on a physical device (e.g., Device connected to the internet + printer).
Features include:
* Print Cover — Instantly print the daily Noun issue
* Auto-Print Scheduler — Automatically generate and print the daily cover at a set time (e.g., when a new auction begins or to the users preferred time)
* Generate Random Noun Issue — Create archival editions from any past Noun ID
* Manual Noun ID Input — Enter a specific Noun ID to generate its cover
* Share Buttons — Distribute the generated issue digitally
This creates a live bridge between the blockchain and physical space.
Budget Request
We are requesting 0.1 ETH to support the physical deployment and continuity of the Noun of the Day Editorial Terminal.
Allocation
1. Domain Purchase and web app refinement
A dedicated custom domain to host the live editorial interface and ensure permanence, credibility, and public accessibility.
2. Physical Print Materials
A4 paper supply for daily printed editions of the Noun of the Day cover.
These prints serve as the physical archive layer of the project transforming live on-chain data.
Check it out here; https://noun-of-the-day-editorial.netlify.app/
# Noun of the Day; On-Chain Editorial Terminal
Noun of the Day is a physical editorial system that connects directly to Nouns smart contracts and generates a daily, magazine-style cover page from live on-chain data.
It transforms real-time blockchain state into a tangible, printable artifact.
- How It Works
1. Direct Smart Contract Interaction
The system reads live data from:
* The Nouns Auction House Contract
* The Nouns DAO Governor Contract
Through these contracts, the editorial pulls:
* Current Noun ID
* Noun image & traits
* Auction status and current bid
* Date of mint/auction
* Active governance proposals
All data is fetched directly from the contracts on Ethereum ensuring the output reflects live, verifiable on-chain state.
2. Magazine-Style On-Chain Cover Generation
Using the contract data, the system automatically generates a magazine cover–style editorial page featuring:
* Large Noun image
* Noun ID and edition date
* Trait breakdown
* Current bid information
* Snapshot of active proposals
Each cover becomes a timestamped editorial issue, a daily cultural artifact generated from protocol activity.
3. Physical Interaction Layer
This is designed to run on a physical device (e.g., Device connected to the internet + printer).
Features include:
* Print Cover — Instantly print the daily Noun issue
* Auto-Print Scheduler — Automatically generate and print the daily cover at a set time (e.g., when a new auction begins or to the users preferred time)
* Generate Random Noun Issue — Create archival editions from any past Noun ID
* Manual Noun ID Input — Enter a specific Noun ID to generate its cover
* Share Buttons — Distribute the generated issue digitally
This creates a live bridge between the blockchain and physical space.
Budget Request
We are requesting 0.1 ETH to support the physical deployment and continuity of the Noun of the Day Editorial Terminal.
Allocation
1. Domain Purchase and web app refinement
A dedicated custom domain to host the live editorial interface and ensure permanence, credibility, and public accessibility.
2. Physical Print Materials
A4 paper supply for daily printed editions of the Noun of the Day cover.
These prints serve as the physical archive layer of the project transforming live on-chain data.
Check it out here; https://noun-of-the-day-editorial.netlify.app/
# Noun of the Day; On-Chain Editorial Terminal
Noun of the Day is a physical editorial system that connects directly to Nouns smart contracts and generates a daily, magazine-style cover page from live on-chain data.
It transforms real-time blockchain state into a tangible, printable artifact.
- How It Works
1. Direct Smart Contract Interaction
The system reads live data from:
* The Nouns Auction House Contract
* The Nouns DAO Governor Contract
Through these contracts, the editorial pulls:
* Current Noun ID
* Noun image & traits
* Auction status and current bid
* Date of mint/auction
* Active governance proposals
All data is fetched directly from the contracts on Ethereum ensuring the output reflects live, verifiable on-chain state.
2. Magazine-Style On-Chain Cover Generation
Using the contract data, the system automatically generates a magazine cover–style editorial page featuring:
* Large Noun image
* Noun ID and edition date
* Trait breakdown
* Current bid information
* Snapshot of active proposals
Each cover becomes a timestamped editorial issue, a daily cultural artifact generated from protocol activity.
3. Physical Interaction Layer
This is designed to run on a physical device (e.g., Device connected to the internet + printer).
Features include:
* Print Cover — Instantly print the daily Noun issue
* Auto-Print Scheduler — Automatically generate and print the daily cover at a set time (e.g., when a new auction begins or to the users preferred time)
* Generate Random Noun Issue — Create archival editions from any past Noun ID
* Manual Noun ID Input — Enter a specific Noun ID to generate its cover
* Share Buttons — Distribute the generated issue digitally
This creates a live bridge between the blockchain and physical space.
Check it out here; https://noun-of-the-day-editorial.netlify.app/
19 more days and Hifive can single handedly pass a prop in Headline Dao. Temporary auction pause > Security measures and anti Sybil props > Auction continuation.
While I would have preferred security props to be up and running right now I would like hear everyone’s thoughts on what that could look like to prevent attack either by coordinated block vote or single wallet capture. And to ensure we allow collectors buy NFTs without fear of capture.
The idea is Nounish and creating a presence for Nouns is Europe is a good one also with Benjamins ability to get partnerships and sponsors this will eventually create more exposure for Nouns. The ask is reasonable too for 2 years, I do think the option for streaming for the 2 years would be a good idea.
I do not support pausing auctions as a solution to concentrated accumulation even though this is a real problem.
Auctions are a core mechanism of the DAO’s growth and participation model. Halting them does not solve governance risk, it only freezes activity and with no clear security measures nor stated timeline for how long the pause would last for it doesn’t sit well as a feasible solution.
there are concerns across the protocol about:
- Sybil attack
- Treasury draining
- Power concentration
Then the solution should be a structural reform, not auction interruption.
I believe we should instead focus on:
- Defining what constitutes a Sybil attack within this DAO and ways to mitigate it
- Establish disclosure thresholds for significant voting control.
- Implementing treasury safeguards (execution delays).
- Exploring anti-concentration mechanisms that don’t halt auctions.
let’s define the standards that apply to everyone
Interesting prop here, It would seem that as the highest holder that this prop is as a means of not letting anyone play catch-up and overtake your position as top holder?
looking at the auctions and buy behavior of Hifive.eth no new members are coming in because they get outbidded with price raised way beyond the base bid, the bid wars as favored only Hifive.eth and with such soon no one would even bother bidding against but if the base bid is raised then atleast new bidders would understand to start bidding from those prices, I believe the Headlinedao NFTs are worth more than current base price. But is pausing the auction the solution for this?
I am curious to know what security measures you think would be best to implement in the DAO in order to prevent Sybil attack and wallet draining? We don’t know how active the Veto holder is too
I just made a post sharing a link to the Headlinersonchain YouTube which now has 30 subscribers, an intro and all 5 interviews. I will be attending more events this year so more contents will be coming out on the YouTube. Calling on all headliners to subscribe to the YouTube and also engage 🥰
Cheers.
https://x.com/gnericgladhiza/status/2026943261277913123?s=46
The deliverables and success metrics are not factual, how do you promise views and follower counts on an account that doesn’t exist Yet? Unless it will be botted?
The last scavenger hunt was fun and although my phone wouldn’t let me tap to collect some POAPs, I was able to join the content task. If we can also collectively make contents to go up across Lil nouns socials to bring more visibility and participation before the events.
Update on prop: all equipments and subscriptions as mentioned was purchased, updates shared across socials: https://x.com/GnericGladhizA/status/1998717329757130979?s=20
https://www.tiktok.com/@gnericvibes?_r=1&_t=ZM-937tNyQM5gS
https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr
Interviews are currently been uploaded here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP2OqjexI3AwQyFwn-zxlFQ
Community members can send contents to me they want to be featured on the Youtube channel.
I agree on the more detailed content deliverables aspect especially for Lil Nouns but I believe the proposers will do a great job at representing Lil Nouns in their journey across Africa.
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> Would've liked more defined deliverables but I trust that y'all will do a great job, good luck, have fun, and stay safe
PROPDATE:
✔️ Community-Co-Designed Collection
* Lil Nouns community voted on design styles + colors
* The **Trash Head trait** was remixed into a T-shirt graphic
* Final deliverables:
* 10 completed new outfits
* 10 bandanas
* 5 T-shirts
✔️ IRL Activation + Pop-Up Runway
A Lil Nouns fashion pop-up took place in collaboration with Gnars DAO at the Skate & Jazz event with content creation support from 0xp, Nogenta and the Onchain rally creators.
Models included:
* Duo Duo
* Statuette
* WillyWonka
* Vlad
* Jesse
* And myself, **Gneric**
Bandanas were distributed to Lil Nouners + Nouners attending the event for onboarding and cultural visibility.
✔️ Sales + Treasury Returns (As of time of writing)
* 13 items sold total
* 9 from the latest drop
* 1 from the earlier collection
* 3 screen-printed T-shirts
* Gross Sales: $754
* 20% Back to DAO: $150 returned automatically via Slice
* Bonus Impact: One customer later bought a Lil Noun NFT after engaging at the booth
✔️ Continuous Content + Documentation
* Daily posts across X, Farcaster, Instagram, and TikTok
* Covered:
* Design process
* Travel & preparations
* Devconnect experiences
* Runway event + community moments
* Google Drive folder of photos + videos included here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lsgm5AH16NKxtsUC1PCTLldZlulcwZFo?usp=drive_link
All Posted contents can be found on my socials: @gnericvibes (On all socials)
Additional Outcomes
* 7 full days of showcasing Lil Nouns fashion across Devconnect venues
* Strong cross-community collaboration with Nouns Amigos + Gnars DAO + global Nouners
* Argentine designers and creators expressed interest in future collaborations
* Strengthened Lil Nouns cultural presence in an entirely new region
This activation proved that Lil Nouns fashion is an effective onboarding tool, a cultural attraction, and a revenue-cycling asset for the DAO.
Thank you to everyone who participated, voted on designs, modeled, suggested improvements, and supported the mission.
This is only the beginning — Lil Nouns culture travels.
Funding Decentralized Field Reporting at Devconnect and Beyond&&**Summary**
Requesting 1 ETH to continue producing decentralized, high-quality crypto journalism at Devconnect and across Africa. This funding equips me with the professional tools needed to elevate storytelling, capture high-fidelity interviews, and consistently publish short-form media that amplifies builders, founders, and communities.
**About Me**
I am a **Nounish educator, storyteller, and community journalist**, contributing to the ecosystem through:
* **Nouncilor and Lil Nouns Ambassador (attending Devconnect)**
* **Core Contributor and Educator at Nouns DAO Africa**
* **Contributor and Operations lead at We Them Media**
* **Educator on blockchain foundations and Onchain activities**
* **Founder of Vibes & Styles, A Phygital fashion Brand showcasing real world use case of crypto as a business**
I’ve documented and interviewed builders at **ETH Enugu**, **ETH Jos**, and other grassroots Ethereum events creating and editing short-form content that highlights their experiences and the uniqueness of the crypto scene.
This proposal builds upon that work and expands it beyond Devconnect into long-term, community-aligned decentralized journalism.
**The Problem**
I will already be attending **Devconnect**, but content creation using only a phone setup is not sustainable and significantly limits quality.
Challenges with phone-only production include:
* Poor audio clarity in noisy event halls
* Lighting inconsistencies
* Stabilization issues
* Limited storage and slow editing
* Lower production value, reducing shareability and impact
To properly document builders, communities, and real-time innovation at Devconnect and future African events, a professional kit is essential.
**The Solution**
With Headline DAO’s support, I will acquire the necessary equipment to produce premium Web3 journalism and documentation starting with Devconnect and continuing across the Nigerian and African Ethereum ecosystem.
**Guaranteed Deliverables**
**At Devconnect**
* **5 high-quality interviews** with builders, founders, contributors and volunteers by visiting the different Hubs.
* Short-form edits for X, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
* Daily updates showcasing event energy, insights, and communities
**Post-Devconnect**
* Continued reporting at Nigerian Web3 events
* Interviews with local builders and DAO contributors
* Consistent content shared through Nounish media channels
* Ongoing decentralized journalism beyond Devconnect or any single event
Headline DAO will be acknowledged as key sponsor across contents and spotlighted in the video watermarks.
**Budget Breakdown (Total: $3,300 ≈ 1 ETH)**
| Item | Cost |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| **DJI Pocket 3** | **$900** |
| **Audio (wireless mic)** | **$350** |
| **Lighting soft box kit** | **$150** |
| **Lens/ND Filters** | **$100** |
| **External storage (SSD)** | **$200** |
| **Software subscription (CapCut Pro – 1 year)** | **$100** |
| **Editing for interviews** | **$500** |
| **Runway for continued coverage at 2 more events** | **$1,000** |
| **TOTAL** | **$3,300 (≈ 1 ETH)** |
This budget ensures high production value and the continuity needed to keep documenting builders well after Devconnect.
**Why This Matters**
Africa is one of the most rapidly expanding crypto regions, yet many stories remain undocumented:
* small teams building great tools
* communities innovating with limited resources
* events shaping local governance, culture, and adoption
Decentralized journalism brings these stories on-chain and into the global conversation. With proper equipment and support, I can capture:
* authentic builder perspectives
* grassroots community development
* the cultural layer of crypto adoption
* how DAOs empower local ecosystems
This coverage becomes long-lasting public-good media, directly aligned with Headline DAO’s ethos.
**Why Headline DAO**
Your mission perfectly reflects what this project is about:
> “Headline is an experiment in decentralized journalism… to fund crypto journalists.”
By supporting this proposal, Headline DAO empowers an independent Web3 journalist and creator to create **Nounish, community-driven, open media** that bridges cultures and amplifies global builders.
Past work-
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](url)[https://x.com/GnericGladhizA/status/1957849357702565901
](url)[https://x.com/GnericGladhizA/status/1956990188166451701
](url)EDITED THE CONTENTS IN THE "ETHEREUM THE THE WORLD SERIES" KENYA
[https://x.com/WeThemMediaHQ/status/1967929460831015340
](url)Created and Edited the Short Forms from Prodfest Jos, Nigeria: [https://x.com/WeThemMediaHQ/status/1959368994651041989](url)
Featured Here: [https://x.com/WeThemMediaHQ/status/1933154822066446480](url)
Hosted Noggles Weekly- Several X Spaces spotlighting builders in the Nouniverse: [https://x.com/GnericGladhizA/status/1898723944938570210](url)
Contact-
gnericvibes@gmail.com
This 1 ETH grant will make high-quality, decentralized journalism inevitable not just at Devconnect, but across ongoing crypto events. With your support, I can continue capturing and preserving the stories that matter, in a format that reaches far beyond the moment.
Thank you for considering this proposal. I’m excited to continue documenting the ecosystem with the backing of Headline DAO.

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Ahh thanks Natalie! You already know, it’s always about keeping the vibes alive 🥰
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> Gneric has done an incredible job documenting their journey, engaging their audience, and a frequent participant in the community. And alllll the vibes!
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Thanks Benjamin! Let’s make Buenos Aires extra Nounish, hopefully I get to see you there rocking the vibes.
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> Big fan of your work, G! Hope to see you in Buenos Aires!!
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Appreciate you zaal 🙌. It Means a lot to have your support and belief in me. I’ll definitely give it my all to make sure Lil Nouns is repped in the best way at Devconnect. Excited to carry the culture with me and showcase how big this can be for the community.
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> Having lil nouns at dev connect represented by gneric would be huge for the brand and i know gneric would give it her all. full support here, excited to see it happen!
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> gneric is nounish af
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Thank you so much Jed. Your words mean a lot especially since you’ve seen the journey firsthand. Every step I’ve taken in has been about showing up, creating, and keeping the culture alive.
It would mean a lot to bring that same energy and the Lil Nouns fashion collection to Devconnect, and to represent our community in Argentina
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> Having seen Gneric actively onboard, contribute, and deliver on every initiative she takes on, I can confidently say she embodies the Nounish spirit.
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> Excited to see her carry that energy to Devcon with her iconic fashion. Go G Vibes, go lils
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Thank you so much for the support, Bixbite.eth . I’m glad you see the value in experimenting with Lil Nouns fashion as a fresh way to represent at Devconnect and making Lil Nouns visible in a way people remember.
Excited to carry this forward and showcase what we can do on a global stage. Your support means a lot.
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> I love the idea of having Lil Nouns represented at DevConnect in a creative way vs traditional methods like banners and stickers, it's a fun new experiment we should try. The outfits will deff be great conversation starters
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Thanks for the feedback, febbyutomo.eth.
I understand the concern around making sure treasury funds are used wisely. This proposal is designed with that in mind it’s not just travel, but an opportunity to showcase Lil Nouns fashion at Devconnect, one of the largest gatherings of builders and creators. Sales from the collection also give back 20% to the DAO through Slice splits, ensuring there’s a return loop. Everything will be documented in vlog format to maximize ongoing reach beyond the event itself.
The goal is to stretch every ETH of value for Lil Nouns while making sure the treasury sees impact that lasts beyond Devconnect.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective, Pappardelle.eth. I understand the point on follower count.
For context, my audience is growing and spread across Instagram (~1.4k), X (~1.6k), and Farcaster (~1.3k), alongside an active supporter base offline. While the numbers may not look huge in isolation, they represent a community that’s highly engaged with my work. For example, the last Lil Nouns prop sold 7/10 items at launch showing both commitment and demand.
This current proposal is less about social media size and more about visibility: sending me from Nigeria to Devconnect in Argentina to represent Lil Nouns and showcase the fashion collection on an international stage. With Nouns already having a booth, this creates a chance to bring Lil Nouns fashion directly in front of builders, creators, and potential collaborators, something follower count alone can’t achieve.
My focus has always been on consistent content, meaningful connections, and creating tangible touchpoints that onboard new people into the Nounish ecosystem. I hope this helps give more context to the value of this proposal.
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# Lil Nouns At Devconnect Argentina: Gnericvibes To Rep As Ambassador And Lil Nouns Fashion Collection Showcase
### TL;DR
Requesting 1.32 ETH to attend Devconnect Argentina (Nov 17-23 2025) as a Lil Nouns ambassador from Nigeria to Rep Lil Nouns and showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection at Devconnect in collaboration with Nouners present at the event and also the official Nouns booth following the success of Mono & Lex prop in Nouns Dao, Vibes & Styles will create 10 new designs and other fashion accessories such as Lil Nounish Bandanas,T-Shirts with Doodled arts, make 5 more designs from the previous set, and document the creation process as well as the journey in vlog style. Bringing Global visibility for Lil Nouns, 20% of sales will go back to the DAO through the Slice platform, and strong cultural representation from Nigeria to Argentina.
**My Nounish Journey:** I'm Gnericvibes a Music artist and Fashion designer from Nigeria, I am the founder of Vibes & Styles Clothing. My Nounish contributions have always been rooted in creativity, culture, and accessibility:
- **Nouns Artist Program Alumni,** where my Nounish journey began.
- **Created Nounish Totes,** bringing Noggles into everyday use and gifting builders. (The Sock Gang one is still my favorite)
- **Hosted Noggles Weekly,** engaging community around stories and culture.
- **Designed the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection** [Prop 302](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/302)**,** 10 unique designs unveiled in Abuja at IFMS Listening Party/Fashion Pop-Up. The Yellow jacket was showcased at World of Apps and Santiago (DevRel at Lisk) wore one of the designs at ProdFest in Jos, 7/10 of the designs was sold during launch with 20% sales returns sent back to the Dao alongside excess ETH.
**Link to First Collection design and IFMS Event-** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link)
- **Became a Nouncilor** and actively participating in governance through my votes in Nouncil, asking proposers questions and contributing suggestions to make their proposal better and for clarity.
- **Reviving Nouns Africa Community with JED XO,** inspired by Lil Nouns, building regional connections and education to continue to proliferate the Nounish Ethos.
- **Content Creation** vlogs and short form contents repping Nouns like my ETH Jos trip,Recording Bootcamp, and consistent announcements of Lil Nouns Rounds on Nouns.gg.
This journey reflects my growth from artist → creator → community builder → leader.
Devconnect is the next step to scale that impact globally while representing Lil Nouns and proliferating the culture IRL.
## Why Devconnect?
- **Global Visibility:** Devconnect is one of the largest Ethereum gatherings, attracting developers, builders, and creators from all over the world. Alongside Argentine Locals and students who will be attending the event.
- **Synergy with Nouns DAO:** Ethereum Foundation already approved a Booth for Nouns Dao to showcase at Devconnect, Lil Nouns fashion can amplify that presence with tangible culture.
- **Cultural Bridge:** Sending a Lil Nouner from Nigeria demonstrates the global reach of Lil Nouns, showing that creativity from anywhere can stand on the world stage.
- **Accessibility:** By creating 10 new designs, Bandanas and T-Shirts, the collection becomes more diverse and approachable to potential collectors and ensuring it is more accessible taking out the logistics barrier faced during the launch of the first design sets. This will also open doors to network with local fashion store owners for future Lil Nouns Fashion drop collaborations.
## The Plan
**Event Participation:**
Secure Devconnect event ticket + visa waiver application (20–30 days for ETA), Devconnect has made it easier by offering a Visa Waiver in collaboration with the Embassy, everyone who purchases the ticket is offered a visa waiver, a guaranteed entry into Argentina.
Devconnect announcement: [https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724](https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724)
### Fashion Creation and Showcase:
- Creating 10 brand-new designs, 10 Bandanas and screen printed shirts, inspired by Lil Nouns aesthetics, Lil /NOC arts and community inputs in deciding which designs we create.
- Setting up a mini stand within the Nouns booth to display all the designs with hangers and onboarding materials to introduce everyone visiting the booth to Lil Nouns through stickers and discord onboarding.
- QR-code-enabled sales with Slice splits (20% to DAO)
- Collaborate with other Nouners at the event to possibly create a Lil fashion pop-up takeover
### Content Documentation:
- Document the entire journey in Vlog style, the full journey from design creation to preparation, travel, Devconnect showcase and cultural experience.
- Post daily content of stay across socials (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube). Final recap video + photos shared with the DAO via Google Drive.

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## Budget Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| Devconnect Ticket (got a 50% discount in the Africa Devcon chat) | $60(instead of $120) |
| Flight (Round trip, Taxes and Service charge) | $3,000 |
| Accommodation & Local Transport (10days stay) | $1,000 |
| Production of new designs(Includes shirts and bandanas) | $400 |
| Media Production | $300 |
| Sales corner setup (Mini Banner, Rack and QR code print) | $100 |
| Welfare | $300 |
| Miscellaneous & Contingency | $400 |
| Total | $5,560 |
**Request: 1.32ETH at** current eth price of $4,188 (Any excess funds received due to Eth fluctuations will be refunded and difference covered via personal funds and early sales)
## Impact for Lil Nouns;
- **DAO Cultural Expansion:** Fashion as a new medium for Lil Nouns visibility.
- **Revenue Return:** 20% of sales flow back to the DAO.
- **Community Representation and Network:** From Nigeria to Argentina, proving Nounish ideas are global, connection with local Argentine Designers.
- **Content & Storytelling:** Short form contents, Consistent vlogs and updates to inspire the DAO and broader ecosystem.
- **Legacy Activation:** Builds on my past showcases (Abuja, ETH NYC, Jos) and scales them to a global Ethereum stage.
## Conclusion:
Approving this prop sends a clear message: Lil Nouns are not just pixels, they are culture. By sending me to bring the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection to Devconnect Argentina and to represent Lil Nouns in the Nouns booth, the DAO shows support in a proven contributor, a growing global movement, and a powerful showcase of what Lil Nouns can do in big ways.
Let’s take Lil Nouns fashion global.
**Social Links:**
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr)
Twitter: [https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21](https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21)
Farcaster: @gnericvibes
# Lil Nouns At Devconnect Argentina: Gnericvibes To Rep As Ambassador And Lil Nouns Fashion Collection Showcase
### TL;DR
Requesting 1.32 ETH to attend Devconnect Argentina (Nov 17-23 2025) as a Lil Nouns ambassador from Nigeria to Rep Lil Nouns and showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection at Devconnect in collaboration with Nouners present at the event and also the official Nouns booth following the success of Mono & Lex prop in Nouns Dao, Vibes & Styles will create 10 new designs and other fashion accessories such as Lil Nounish Bandanas,T-Shirts with Doodled arts, make 5 more designs from the previous set, and document the creation process as well as the journey in vlog style. Bringing Global visibility for Lil Nouns, 20% of sales will go back to the DAO through the Slice platform, and strong cultural representation from Nigeria to Argentina.
**My Nounish Journey:** I'm Gnericvibes a Music artist and Fashion designer from Nigeria, I am the founder of Vibes & Styles Clothing. My Nounish contributions have always been rooted in creativity, culture, and accessibility:
- **Nouns Artist Program Alumni,** where my Nounish journey began.
- **Created Nounish Totes,** bringing Noggles into everyday use and gifting builders. (The Sock Gang one is still my favorite)
- **Hosted Noggles Weekly,** engaging community around stories and culture.
- **Designed the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection** [Prop 302](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/302)**,** 10 unique designs unveiled in Abuja at IFMS Listening Party/Fashion Pop-Up. The Yellow jacket was showcased at World of Apps and Santiago (DevRel at Lisk) wore one of the designs at ProdFest in Jos, 7/10 of the designs was sold during launch with 20% sales returns sent back to the Dao alongside excess ETH.
**Link to First Collection design and IFMS Event-** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link)
- **Became a Nouncilor** and actively participating in governance through my votes in Nouncil, asking proposers questions and contributing suggestions to make their proposal better and for clarity.
- **Reviving Nouns Africa Community with JED XO,** inspired by Lil Nouns, building regional connections and education to continue to proliferate the Nounish Ethos.
- **Content Creation** vlogs and short form contents repping Nouns like my ETH Jos trip,Recording Bootcamp, and consistent announcements of Lil Nouns Rounds on Nouns.gg.
This journey reflects my growth from artist → creator → community builder → leader.
Devconnect is the next step to scale that impact globally while representing Lil Nouns and proliferating the culture IRL.
## Why Devconnect?
- **Global Visibility:** Devconnect is one of the largest Ethereum gatherings, attracting developers, builders, and creators from all over the world. Alongside Argentine Locals and students who will be attending the event.
- **Synergy with Nouns DAO:** Ethereum Foundation already approved a Booth for Nouns Dao to showcase at Devconnect, Lil Nouns fashion can amplify that presence with tangible culture.
- **Cultural Bridge:** Sending a Lil Nouner from Nigeria demonstrates the global reach of Lil Nouns, showing that creativity from anywhere can stand on the world stage.
- **Accessibility:** By creating 10 new designs, Bandanas and T-Shirts, the collection becomes more diverse and approachable to potential collectors and ensuring it is more accessible taking out the logistics barrier faced during the launch of the first design sets. This will also open doors to network with local fashion store owners for future Lil Nouns Fashion drop collaborations.
## The Plan
**Event Participation:**
Secure Devconnect event ticket + visa waiver application (20–30 days for ETA), Devconnect has made it easier by offering a Visa Waiver in collaboration with the Embassy, everyone who purchases the ticket is offered a visa waiver, a guaranteed entry into Argentina.
Devconnect announcement: [https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724](https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724)
### Fashion Creation and Showcase:
- Creating 10 brand-new designs, 10 Bandanas and screen printed shirts, inspired by Lil Nouns aesthetics, Lil /NOC arts and community inputs in deciding which designs we create.
- Setting up a mini stand within the Nouns booth to display all the designs with hangers and onboarding materials to introduce everyone visiting the booth to Lil Nouns through stickers and discord onboarding.
- QR-code-enabled sales with Slice splits (20% to DAO)
- Collaborate with other Nouners at the event to possibly create a Lil fashion pop-up takeover
### Content Documentation:
- Document the entire journey in Vlog style, the full journey from design creation to preparation, travel, Devconnect showcase and cultural experience.
- Post daily content of stay across socials (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube). Final recap video + photos shared with the DAO via Google Drive.

#




## Budget Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| Devconnect Ticket (got a 50% discount in the Africa Devcon chat) | $60(instead of $120) |
| Flight (Round trip, Taxes and Service charge) | $3,000 |
| Accommodation & Local Transport (10days stay) | $1,000 |
| Production of new designs(Includes shirts and bandanas) | $400 |
| Media Production | $300 |
| Sales corner setup (Mini Banner, Rack and QR code print) | $100 |
| Welfare | $300 |
| Miscellaneous & Contingency | $400 |
| Total | $5,560 |
**Request: 1.32ETH at** current eth price of $4,188 (Any excess funds received due to Eth fluctuations will be refunded and difference covered via personal funds and early sales)
## Impact for Lil Nouns;
- **DAO Cultural Expansion:** Fashion as a new medium for Lil Nouns visibility.
- **Revenue Return:** 20% of sales flow back to the DAO.
- **Community Representation and Network:** From Nigeria to Argentina, proving Nounish ideas are global, connection with local Argentine Designers.
- **Content & Storytelling:** Short form contents, Consistent vlogs and updates to inspire the DAO and broader ecosystem.
- **Legacy Activation:** Builds on my past showcases (Abuja, ETH NYC, Jos) and scales them to a global Ethereum stage.
## Conclusion:
Approving this prop sends a clear message: Lil Nouns are not just pixels, they are culture. By sending me to bring the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection to Devconnect Argentina and to represent Lil Nouns in the Nouns booth, the DAO shows support in a proven contributor, a growing global movement, and a powerful showcase of what Lil Nouns can do in big ways.
Let’s take Lil Nouns fashion global.
**Social Links:**
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr)
Twitter: [https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21](https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21)
Farcaster: @gnericvibesproposal-titleNote; As at the time if writing the prop as a candidate eth was around $4,400 so the request was 1.23eth this has been updated to 1.32eth at the current price of $4,188 at the time of this submission. Any excess $ due to price fluctation received during the execution of the prop will be refunded(This is also stated in the prop).
proposal-title
Thank you for the delegate and support
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> I’ve delegated to you, so you should be able to go onchain. Though I’d still suggest getting more feedback first, because while candidates can update, once it’s a proposal you can’t change anything.
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> > Thanks a lot for the feedback 🙏🏾. I took your points to heart and have edited the prop to make it cleaner and more scannable.
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> > > Your prop has solid content, but the style makes it harder to follow. Feels like everything’s crammed together, which makes the key points less clear. I’d cut down on extra words, use shorter sentences, and break things into cleaner sections. Also, avoid screaming case in titles, it reads harsh. A cleaner structure with normal casing will make your journey and Devconnect plan stand out instead of getting buried. The goal is to make it easy for people to scan fast, see the value, and then dig in if they want.
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> > * Simplified the language and cut down extra words
> > * Broke things into clearer sections with bullet points
> > * Adjusted the title and formatting to feel less heavy
> > * Highlighted my journey and Devconnect plan more directly
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> > Here’s the updated version, would love for you (and others) to give it another look and share any further thoughts. Appreciate you helping me make this stronger.
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proposal-title@0x327B...cd13
Thanks a lot for the feedback 🙏🏾. I took your points to heart and have edited the prop to make it cleaner and more scannable.
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> Your prop has solid content, but the style makes it harder to follow. Feels like everything’s crammed together, which makes the key points less clear. I’d cut down on extra words, use shorter sentences, and break things into cleaner sections. Also, avoid screaming case in titles, it reads harsh. A cleaner structure with normal casing will make your journey and Devconnect plan stand out instead of getting buried. The goal is to make it easy for people to scan fast, see the value, and then dig in if they want.
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* Simplified the language and cut down extra words
* Broke things into clearer sections with bullet points
* Adjusted the title and formatting to feel less heavy
* Highlighted my journey and Devconnect plan more directly
Here’s the updated version, would love for you (and others) to give it another look and share any further thoughts. Appreciate you helping me make this stronger.
# Lil Nouns At Devconnect Argentina: Gnericvibes To Rep As Ambassador And Lil Nouns Fashion Collection Showcase
### TL;DR
Requesting 1.23 ETH to attend Devconnect Argentina (Nov 17-23 2025) as a Lil Nouns ambassador from Nigeria to Rep Lil Nouns and showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection at Devconnect in collaboration with Nouners present at the event and also the official Nouns booth following the success of Mono & Lex prop in Nouns Dao, Vibes & Styles will create 10 new designs and other fashion accessories such as Lil Nounish Bandanas,T-Shirts with Doodled arts, make 5 more designs from the previous set, and document the creation process as well as the journey in vlog style. Bringing Global visibility for Lil Nouns, 20% of sales will go back to the DAO through the Slice platform, and strong cultural representation from Nigeria to Argentina.
**My Nounish Journey:** I'm Gnericvibes a Music artist and Fashion designer from Nigeria, I am the founder of Vibes & Styles Clothing. My Nounish contributions have always been rooted in creativity, culture, and accessibility:
- **Nouns Artist Program Alumni,** where my Nounish journey began.
- **Created Nounish Totes,** bringing Noggles into everyday use and gifting builders. (The Sock Gang one is still my favorite)
- **Hosted Noggles Weekly,** engaging community around stories and culture.
- **Designed the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection** [Prop 302](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/302)**,** 10 unique designs unveiled in Abuja at IFMS Listening Party/Fashion Pop-Up. The Yellow jacket was showcased at World of Apps and Santiago (DevRel at Lisk) wore one of the designs at ProdFest in Jos, 7/10 of the designs was sold during launch with 20% sales returns sent back to the Dao alongside excess ETH.
**Link to First Collection design and IFMS Event-** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link)
- **Became a Nouncilor** and actively participating in governance through my votes in Nouncil, asking proposers questions and contributing suggestions to make their proposal better and for clarity.
- **Reviving Nouns Africa Community with JED XO,** inspired by Lil Nouns, building regional connections and education to continue to proliferate the Nounish Ethos.
- **Content Creation** vlogs and short form contents repping Nouns like my ETH Jos trip,Recording Bootcamp, and consistent announcements of Lil Nouns Rounds on Nouns.gg.
This journey reflects my growth from artist → creator → community builder → leader.
Devconnect is the next step to scale that impact globally while representing Lil Nouns and proliferating the culture IRL.
## Why Devconnect?
- **Global Visibility:** Devconnect is one of the largest Ethereum gatherings, attracting developers, builders, and creators from all over the world. Alongside Argentine Locals and students who will be attending the event.
- **Synergy with Nouns DAO:** Ethereum Foundation already approved a Booth for Nouns Dao to showcase at Devconnect, Lil Nouns fashion can amplify that presence with tangible culture.
- **Cultural Bridge:** Sending a Lil Nouner from Nigeria demonstrates the global reach of Lil Nouns, showing that creativity from anywhere can stand on the world stage.
- **Accessibility:** By creating 10 new designs, Bandanas and T-Shirts, the collection becomes more diverse and approachable to potential collectors and ensuring it is more accessible taking out the logistics barrier faced during the launch of the first design sets. This will also open doors to network with local fashion store owners for future Lil Nouns Fashion drop collaborations.
## The Plan
**Event Participation:**
Secure Devconnect event ticket + visa waiver application (20–30 days for ETA), Devconnect has made it easier by offering a Visa Waiver in collaboration with the Embassy, everyone who purchases the ticket is offered a visa waiver, a guaranteed entry into Argentina.
Devconnect announcement: [https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724](https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1936363481940504724)
### Fashion Creation and Showcase:
- Creating 10 brand-new designs, 10 Bandanas and screen printed shirts, inspired by Lil Nouns aesthetics, Lil /NOC arts and community inputs in deciding which designs we create.
- Setting up a mini stand within the Nouns booth to display all the designs with hangers and onboarding materials to introduce everyone visiting the booth to Lil Nouns through stickers and discord onboarding.
- QR-code-enabled sales with Slice splits (20% to DAO)
- Collaborate with other Nouners at the event to possibly create a Lil fashion pop-up takeover
### Content Documentation:
- Document the entire journey in Vlog style, the full journey from design creation to preparation, travel, Devconnect showcase and cultural experience.
- Post daily content of stay across socials (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube). Final recap video + photos shared with the DAO via Google Drive.

#




## Budget Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| Devconnect Ticket (got a 50% discount in the Africa Devcon chat) | $60(instead of $120) |
| Flight (Round trip, Taxes and Service charge) | $3,000 |
| Accommodation & Local Transport (10days stay) | $1,000 |
| Production of new designs(Includes shirts and bandanas) | $400 |
| Media Production | $300 |
| Sales corner setup (Mini Banner, Rack and QR code print) | $100 |
| Welfare | $300 |
| Miscellaneous & Contingency | $400 |
| Total | $5,560 |
**Request: 1.23 ETH (any difference covered via personal funds and early sales).**
## Impact for Lil Nouns;
- **DAO Cultural Expansion:** Fashion as a new medium for Lil Nouns visibility.
- **Revenue Return:** 20% of sales flow back to the DAO.
- **Community Representation and Network:** From Nigeria to Argentina, proving Nounish ideas are global, connection with local Argentine Designers.
- **Content & Storytelling:** Short form contents, Consistent vlogs and updates to inspire the DAO and broader ecosystem.
- **Legacy Activation:** Builds on my past showcases (Abuja, ETH NYC, Jos) and scales them to a global Ethereum stage.
## Conclusion:
Approving this prop sends a clear message: Lil Nouns are not just pixels, they are culture. By sending me to bring the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection to Devconnect Argentina and to represent Lil Nouns in the Nouns booth, the DAO shows support in a proven contributor, a growing global movement, and a powerful showcase of what Lil Nouns can do in big ways.
Let’s take Lil Nouns fashion global.
**Social Links:**
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr)
Twitter: [https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21](https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21)
Farcaster: @gnericvibesproposal-title
# LIL NOUNS AT DEVCONNECT: GNERICVIBE TO REP AS AMBASSADOR AND LIL FASHION SHOWCASE
**TLDR**:
## Requesting 1.23 ETH to attend Devconnect Argentina (Nov 17-23 2025) as a Lil Nouns ambassador from Nigeria to Rep Lil Nouns and showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection at the official Nouns booth following the success of Mono & Lex prop in Nouns Dao, Vibes & Styles will create 10 new designs and other fashion accesories such as Lil Nounish Bandanas,T-Shirts with Doodles arts, make 5 more designs from the previous set, and document the creation process as well as the journey in vlog style. Bringing Global visibility for Lil Nouns, 20% of sales back to the DAO, and strong cultural representation from Nigeria to Argentina.
**My Nounish Journey ;**
My Nounish contributions have always been rooted in creativity, culture, and accessibility:
Nouns Artist Program Alumni — where my Nounish journey began.
Created Nounish Totes — bringing Noggles into everyday use and gifting builders. (The Sock Gang one is still my favorite)
Hosted Noggles Weekly — engaging community around stories and culture.
Designed the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection Prop 302 — unveiled in Abuja at IFMS Listening Party/Fashion Pop-Up. The Yellow jacket was showcased at World of Apps and Santiago (DevRel at Lisk) wore one of the designs at ProdFest in Jos, 7/10 of the designs was sold during launch with 20% sales returns sent to back to the Dao alongside excess ETH.
Became a Nouncilor — actively shaping governance through my votes in Nouncil, asking proposers questions and contributing suggestions to make their proposal better and for clarity.
Reviving Nouns Africa Community with JedXO— inspired by Lil Nouns, building regional connections and education to continue to proliferate the Nounish Ethos
Content Creation — vlogs and short form contents repping Nouns like my ETH Jos trip,Recording Bootcamp, and consistent announcements of Lil Nouns Rounds on Nouns.gg.
This journey reflects my growth from artist → creator → community builder → leader.
Devconnect is the next step to scale that impact globally while representing Lil Nouns and proliferating the culture IRL.
At Devconnect, Nouns DAO will already have an official booth. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection alongside it, bridging onchain culture with real-world fashion.
## The activation includes:
- ### Displaying the existing Lil Nouns designs. Creating 10 brand-new designs, 10 Bandanas and Lil Nounish Doodled arts Screen printed shirts, inspired by Lil Nouns aesthetics, Lil /NOC arts and community inputs in deciding which designs we create.
- ### Setting up a mini stand within the Nouns booth with hangers and QR-code-enabled sales and onboarding materials to introduce everyone visiting the booth to Lil Nouns through stickers and discord onboarding
- ### Documenting the entire journey in vlog style (travel, event, showcase, Cultural experience, Devconnect behind the scenes).
- ### Returning 20% of all fashion sales back to the DAO via Slice splits.
# Why Devconnect?
Global Visibility: Devconnect is one of the largest Ethereum gatherings, attracting developers, builders, and creators from all over the world. Alongside Argentine Locals and students who will be attending the event.
Synergy with Nouns DAO: With Ethereum Foundation already approved a Booth for Nouns Dao to showcase at Devconnect, Lil Nouns fashion can amplify that presence with tangible culture.
Cultural Bridge: Sending a Lil Nouner from Nigeria demonstrates the global reach of Lil Nouns, showing that creativity from anywhere can stand on the world stage.
Accessibility: By creating 10 new designs, Bandanas and T-Shirts, the collection becomes more diverse and approachable to potential collectors and ensuring it is more accessible taking out the logistics barrier faced during the launch of the first design sets. This will also open doors to network with local fashion store owners for future Lil Nouns Fashion drop collaborations.
Link to First Collection design and IFMS Event: [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link)
## The Plan
### Event Participation:
Secure Devconnect event ticket + visa waiver application (20–30 days for ETA), Devconnect has made it easier by offering a Visa Waiver in collaboration with the Embassy, everyone who purchases the ticket is offered a visa waiver, a guaranteed entry into Argentina.
### Showcase:
Present the Debut 10 new designs exclusively for Devconnect.
Mini stand with hangers inside the Nouns booth.
Sales powered by QR codes with Slice splits (20% to DAO).
### Content Documentation:
Vlog the full journey: preparation, travel, Devconnect showcase. Post daily content across socials (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube). Final recap video + photos shared with the DAO via Google Drive.

#




Budget
Item Cost
### Devconnect Ticket (got a 50% discount in the Africa Devcon chat)
$60(instead of $120)
### Flight (Round trip, Taxes and Service charge)
$3,000
### Accommodation & Local Transport (10days stay)
$1,000
### Production of new designs(Includes shirts and bandanas)
$400
### Media Production
$300
### Sales corner setup (Mini Banner, Rack and QR code print)
$100
### Welfare
$300
### Miscellaneous & Contingency
$400
### Total:
$5,560
Request: 1.23 ETH (any difference covered via personal funds and early sales).
## Impact for Lil Nouns;
DAO Cultural Expansion: Fashion as a new medium for Lil Nouns visibility.
Revenue Return: 20% of sales flow back to the DAO.
Community Representation: From Nigeria to Argentina, proving Nounish ideas are global.
Content & Storytelling: Short form contents, Consistent vlogs and updates to inspire the DAO and broader ecosystem.
Legacy Activation: Builds on my past showcases (Abuja, ETH NYC, Jos) and scales them to a global Ethereum stage.
## Conclusion:
Approving this prop sends a clear message: Lil Nouns are not just pixels, they are culture. By sending me to bring the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection to Devconnect Argentina and to represent Lil Nouns in the Nouns booth, the DAO shows support in a proven contributor, a growing global movement, and a powerful showcase of what Lil Nouns can do in big ways.
Let’s take Lil Nouns fashion global.
Social Links:
Gnericvibes socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/gnericvibes?igsh=dmZrM256eHp4ODJi&utm_source=qr) Twitter: [https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21](https://x.com/gnericgladhiza?s=21)
Farcaster: @gnericvibesproposal-title
# Proposal Title
**TLDR**:
## Requesting 1.23 ETH to attend Devconnect Argentina (Nov 17-23 2025) as a Lil Nouns ambassador from Nigeria to Rep Lil Nouns and showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection at the official Nouns booth following the success of Mono & Lex prop in Nouns Dao, Vibes & Styles will create 10 new designs and other fashion accesories such as Lil Nounish Bandanas,T-Shirts with Doodles arts, make 5 more designs from the previous set, and document the creation process as well as the journey in vlog style. Bringing Global visibility for Lil Nouns, 20% of sales back to the DAO, and strong cultural representation from Nigeria to Argentina.
**My Nounish Journey ;**
My Nounish contributions have always been rooted in creativity, culture, and accessibility:
Nouns Artist Program Alumni — where my Nounish journey began.
Created Nounish Totes — bringing Noggles into everyday use and gifting builders. (The Sock Gang one is still my favorite)
Hosted Noggles Weekly — engaging community around stories and culture.
Designed the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection Prop 302 — unveiled in Abuja at IFMS Listening Party/Fashion Pop-Up. The Yellow jacket was showcased at World of Apps and Santiago (DevRel at Lisk) wore one of the designs at ProdFest in Jos, 7/10 of the designs was sold during launch with 20% sales returns sent to back to the Dao alongside excess ETH.
Became a Nouncilor — actively shaping governance through my votes in Nouncil, asking proposers questions and contributing suggestions to make their proposal better and for clarity.
Reviving Nouns Africa Community with JedXO— inspired by Lil Nouns, building regional connections and education to continue to proliferate the Nounish Ethos
Content Creation — vlogs and short form contents repping Nouns like my ETH Jos trip,Recording Bootcamp, and consistent announcements of Lil Nouns Rounds on Nouns.gg.
This journey reflects my growth from artist → creator → community builder → leader.
Devconnect is the next step to scale that impact globally while representing Lil Nouns and proliferating the culture IRL.
At Devconnect, Nouns DAO will already have an official booth. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection alongside it, bridging onchain culture with real-world fashion.
## The activation includes:
- ### Displaying the existing Lil Nouns designs. Creating 10 brand-new designs, 10 Bandanas and Lil Nounish Doodled arts Screen printed shirts, inspired by Lil Nouns aesthetics, Lil /NOC arts and community inputs in deciding which designs we create.
- ### Setting up a mini stand within the Nouns booth with hangers and QR-code-enabled sales and onboarding materials to introduce everyone visiting the booth to Lil Nouns through stickers and discord onboarding
- ### Documenting the entire journey in vlog style (travel, event, showcase, Cultural experience, Devconnect behind the scenes).
- ### Returning 20% of all fashion sales back to the DAO via Slice splits.
# Why Devconnect?
Global Visibility: Devconnect is one of the largest Ethereum gatherings, attracting developers, builders, and creators from all over the world. Alongside Argentine Locals and students who will be attending the event.
Synergy with Nouns DAO: With Ethereum Foundation already approved a Booth for Nouns Dao to showcase at Devconnect, Lil Nouns fashion can amplify that presence with tangible culture.
Cultural Bridge: Sending a Lil Nouner from Nigeria demonstrates the global reach of Lil Nouns, showing that creativity from anywhere can stand on the world stage.
Accessibility: By creating 10 new designs, Bandanas and T-Shirts, the collection becomes more diverse and approachable to potential collectors and ensuring it is more accessible taking out the logistics barrier faced during the launch of the first design sets. This will also open doors to network with local fashion store owners for future Lil Nouns Fashion drop collaborations.
Link to First Collection design and IFMS Event: [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F-Vv8E11UcH3O0cUFp0hXHieyjErHPzd?usp=drive_link)
## The Plan
### Event Participation:
Secure Devconnect event ticket + visa waiver application (20–30 days for ETA), Devconnect has made it easier by offering a Visa Waiver in collaboration with the Embassy, everyone who purchases the ticket is offered a visa waiver, a guaranteed entry into Argentina.
### Showcase:
Present the Debut 10 new designs exclusively for Devconnect.
Mini stand with hangers inside the Nouns booth.
Sales powered by QR codes with Slice splits (20% to DAO).
### Content Documentation:
Vlog the full journey: preparation, travel, Devconnect showcase. Post daily content across socials (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube). Final recap video + photos shared with the DAO via Google Drive.
# Budget
Item Cost
### Devconnect Ticket (got a 50% discount in the Africa Devcon chat)
$60(instead of $120)
### Flight (Round trip, Taxes and Service charge)
$3,000
### Accommodation & Local Transport (10days stay)
$1,000
### Production of new designs(Includes shirts and bandanas)
$400
### Media Production
$300
### Sales corner setup (Mini Banner, Rack and QR code print)
$100
### Welfare
$300
### Miscellaneous & Contingency
$400
### Total:
$5,560
Request: 1.23 ETH (any difference covered via personal funds and early sales).
## Impact for Lil Nouns;
DAO Cultural Expansion: Fashion as a new medium for Lil Nouns visibility.
Revenue Return: 20% of sales flow back to the DAO.
Community Representation: From Nigeria to Argentina, proving Nounish ideas are global.
Content & Storytelling: Short form contents, Consistent vlogs and updates to inspire the DAO and broader ecosystem.
Legacy Activation: Builds on my past showcases (Abuja, ETH NYC, Jos) and scales them to a global Ethereum stage.
## Conclusion:
Approving this prop sends a clear message: Lil Nouns are not just pixels, they are culture. By sending me to bring the Lil Nouns Fashion Collection to Devconnect Argentina and to represent Lil Nouns in the Nouns booth, the DAO shows support in a proven contributor, a growing global movement, and a powerful showcase of what Lil Nouns can do in big ways.
Let’s take Lil Nouns fashion global.
Social Links:
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This is a great initiative and the collaboration with Limpeza is the type of collaborations I love to see, at Noggles Weekly I was opportune to speak with the team and they shared their journey about how they’ve been cleaning for a while and now having those plastics recycled for good is commendable. GG