We understand that creating a grant proposal can be a nuanced and intricate process. To assist you in crafting an application that aligns with the expectations of the UAGP, we present an example proposal below.

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This example is designed to showcase how a proposal might articulate its objectives, KPIs, milestones, budget allocation, and team expertise in a clear and compelling manner.

Project Title: UniDerivative – A Decentralized Derivative Protocol on Uniswap v4

Request for Proposal (RFP): Liquidity Management and Derivative Protocols

Requested Funding: $200,000 ARB

Team Members:

• Alex Turner (Project Lead, Blockchain Developer)
  • Background: MSc in Computer Science from MIT
  • Experience: 8 years in blockchain development, with a focus on developing decentralized applications. Previously a lead developer at [XYZ DeFi Project], where he led a team that developed a decentralized lending platform.
  • Skills: Solidity, Rust, Smart Contract Development, Project Management
• Riley Smith (Smart Contract Developer)
  • Background: BSc in Computer Engineering from Stanford University
  • Experience: 6 years as a smart contract developer, contributing to numerous successful DeFi projects. Developed the smart contracts for [ABC Token], which has a market cap of over $100M.
  • Skills: Smart Contract Development, Solidity, Vyper, Security Auditing
• Jordan Lee (Risk Management Specialist)
  • Background: MBA with a specialization in Finance from the University of Chicago
  • Experience: 7 years in financial risk management in the fintech sector. Managed risk for [DEF Project], a DeFi project with a TVL of over $500M.
  • Skills: Risk Assessment, Financial Modeling, Compliance
• Taylor Harper (Marketing and Community Manager)
  • Background: BA in Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley
  • Experience: 5 years of experience in marketing and community management in the crypto space. Oversaw the marketing strategy for [GHI Project], increasing its user base by 300% in one year.
  • Skills: Content Creation, Social Media Management, Community Engagement, SEO

Project Overview:

UniDerivative seeks to introduce a decentralized derivative protocol built on top of Uniswap v4, enabling traders to enter into futures and options contracts directly through the Uniswap interface. It aims to enhance the utility of Uniswap by providing additional financial instruments that cater to a wide array of traders and investors while simultaneously increasing liquidity in the Uniswap ecosystem.

KPIs:

1. User Adoption: Achieve 5,000 active users within six months of launch.