supporting grassroots web3 adoption aligns with nounish values—empowering communities through crypto education has merit—but replicability & treasury ROI need clearer validation before full backing. love seeing real-world experiments though; hope phase 2 sharpens incentives beyond vibes + visibility.

I dig the passion behind this project, but I’m voting no because it feels a bit too broad and ambitious for one proposal.

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creatressart | "I like the concept and supporting a sport like surf + girls +nouns seems very on brand for us (gnars)"

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chriscocreated | "I like the ambition and the principle. But this is no where near enough to establish a replicable business model imo. Not a good fit for nouns at this point. Way too complicated."

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Hey, as the founder of Surf for Good, I want to personally respond to your feedback.

This proposal is neither theoretical or premature. Surf for Good has been an active social project for over four years, with local recognition and a proven track record of impact. Our proposal builds on this solid foundation, and we are not starting from scratch. The goal is to leverage Web3 solutions to create real, measurable benefits in the physical world.

Regarding demand validation, we’re talking about one of Brazil’s top tourist cities, which attracts 1.2 million visitors annually from all around the world, using various payment methods. The demand for crypto as a payment option is real, and there is clear potential to introduce it.

As for the revenue model, we have multiple implementation options. However, the ideal model will only be finalized after conducting field research. Part of the revenue will be allocated to the DAO, as previously mentioned.

This project is not just about adopting crypto symbolically but about creating new economic pathways that generate lasting impact, strengthen the brand, and provide significant visibility to Nouns, while also generating the mentioned revenue.

Regarding RickDay, there seems to be a misunderstanding. He is not an intermediary in this project. He works as a strategic partner, assembling teams for the execution of the proposal. This project is a collaborative effort, with various partners contributing their expertise to ensure its success. All partnerships are crucial for social initiatives. The collaboration with individuals committed to social responsibility is essential in transforming the reality of those who lack access to opportunities.

The storytelling behind this proposal is rooted in years of validated social impact and is now being used to expand our efforts with purposeful technology. We hope Surf for Good will be just the beginning of this model.

Lastly, regarding the budget, there seems to be a misunderstanding: the actual amount requested is R$ 91,100, not the additional $8,900 you mentioned. This budget is aligned with creating a real and sustainable impact.

As explained in the proposal, the phases are interconnected. Small grants are insufficient to support the infrastructure necessary to empower youth, implement crypto infrastructure, formalize local partnerships, and create a scalable expansion plan.

This is a strategic and one-time investment proposal designed to generate sustainable impact and promote social transformation.

We’re always open to dialogue and collaboration — and if you're interested in seeing the project up close, it would be a pleasure to welcome you. We believe that witnessing the impact firsthand often speaks louder than anything written on paper.
I am available for any further clarifications.

I shared this feedback with Ricky during a community call in the Lil Nouns discord server but I think instead of just onboarding businesses to crypto in general, the first step should be partnering with a payment processing platform that accepts and processes crypto. An example would be becoming a Moonpay affiliate... this would allow you to onboard businesses through crypto payment processing while also making passive ongoing revenue, which could be split with the DAO. Also something like Slice would allow the splits to happen automatically so theres no 'trust me bro' offchain transactions that have to be accounted for.

This proposal is premature. While onboarding small cities sounds promising in theory, the plan presented here is extremely underdeveloped. There is no validation of real demand — no cities are confirmed, no letters of intent, no surveys, or pilot programs showing that small cities even want crypto payment solutions or nounish partnerships.

The execution plan is equally vague: there are no clear milestones, success metrics, risk analysis, or deliverables. The budget primarily funds speculative exploration and salaries without offering a concrete product or measurable outputs for the DAO.

Additionally, the proposal conflates onboarding a single surf institute with meaningfully bringing a city on-chain — a major stretch with no real structural impact demonstrated.

The proposed revenue model is also highly speculative, based on the idea that accepting crypto will somehow generate income for the DAO, without providing any financial modeling or evidence that this assumption holds true.

I am also skeptical of RickDay’s recurring pattern of positioning himself as an intermediary through emotional storytelling. This repeated framing, without strong operational execution behind it, does not inspire confidence in the responsible use of treasury funds.

At $100K, this proposal represents a major mismatch between the ask and the current readiness level. Ideas at this stage of development should be tested with smaller grants, not full DAO funding.

We're a little skeptical about the long-term plan to generate revenue back to the dao, seems washy, which had us on the fence.

However, even if those goals fall short, this prop invests in a solid cause, a Nounish country and backing a passionate Nounish builder.

The social impact and community vibe align with our values.

I'm a little hesistant to vote yes but the Surf For Good program touches a place in my heart. Good luck, hope to see yall get traction on the business model.

Thanks for the feedback, Volky!

I’d like to clarify that this prop is not about the DAO paying just to get an answer, it’s about the DAO investing to unlock a new potential source of income. Our goal is to show, in practice, how decentralized tools can create real value for local communities while also building sustainable pathways, both for social impact projects and for the DAO itself.

We all know the potential of Web3: lower fees, more autonomy, decentralized power. But that power still hasn’t reached most communities. Our idea is to bring that knowledge, and access, to our city, and inspire other small cities around the world to follow the same path.

We believe that starting with a local social project that already has community trust is the most effective way. It has traction, credibility, and strong ties with local stakeholders. By introducing Web3 tools in this existing ecosystem, we’re creating real-world utility from day one, and we believe the results will scale organically.

In other words, we’re not starting from scratch. We’re building a bridge between what already works and what Web3 can unlock.

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I have a lot of trust in Ricky the team, they have proven themselves great builders and stewards for Nouns.
Definitely worth experimenting with this model here.

Still don't see the replicable business model in this.

Skeptical of demand for web3 services in that context, and the DAO paying to get that answer seems to be reversing the burden of proof. Maybe gather some preliminary data that shows this is worth digging into.

i was initially against this proposal as i did-not see the mu biao, but after further reading to understand that at the core its a community transformation project. Of course this is the next phase of the wonderful medium that is the blockchain we have, touching that POS at the Kiosk in a small city around the world.

• This project will build on the proven social impact of Surf for Good and integrate it with the innovation of local adoption of Web3 technology. By supporting this, it will enhance the brand value of Nouns and contribute to its image as a progressive organization that combines social impact and technological innovation.

• I believe that the proponent's deep roots in the region, being from Buzios, and plans to leverage existing community infrastructure (Surf for Good) will enhance the viability of the project.

• The fact that the project aims not only to raise initial funds, but also to build a self-sustaining revenue model in the future through Web3 consulting and other means to provide ongoing value to the community raises expectations for the long-term success of the project.

In closing I would like to express my hope that this project will be successful and that it will result in a model that can be replicated anywhere in the future.

I decided to sponsor this proposal because it reflects the kind of impact I believe Nouns DAO should be making in the world. The collaboration on the social side is powerful—bringing nonprofits, educators, and creators together is exactly how we keep evolving and building awareness around the real opportunities in Web3.

Surf for Good gets it. They’ve rooted their work in community and are now ready to grow in a way that inspires more small cities to come on-chain through real, positive impact. This is a grassroots initiative with real roots—and big vision.
This proposal isn’t just about Búzios. It’s about planting a model that can be replicated anywhere. When nonprofits, educators, artists, and just awesome humans come together with a shared purpose, it becomes onboarding done right: with care, with context, and with community at the center.

Búzios is a symbol, but the movement goes far beyond geography. I remember realizing NFTs could mean voice and votes—way back during the Hic et Nunc days. That moment made everything click. This proposal can make it click for a bunch of new people.
And shoutout to Rickyday, who’s already shown himself to be a thoughtful and valuable contributor to the DAO. He brings creativity, clarity, and heart to everything he touches.
Nouns should continue being a place people land when they first enter Web3, and this proposal absolutely captures that spirit.

Proud to sponsor, and proud to vote YES. NOUNS CAN EMPOWER.
When we empower communities like this, the effect is exponential.

— Noun #542 | Dreamland Guardian | Instituto Skate Cuida

It would be great to hear from the sponsors why this proposal should be funded before it goes to vote.

Glad to see Ricky and the team bring another impactful proposal onchain. I've personally witnessed his influence in the city, and I have no doubt about their ability to deliver on this vision. Nouns has made a huge impact in Brazil and this project adds another great chapter to that story!