[Proposal] Aurora Flares Ambassador Program

As an Aurora Flare, the ambassador becomes part of a network of community leaders who ignite the way forward. The ambassador will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop engaging and insightful content that highlights the innovative aspects of Aurora’s technology through blogs, videos, and educational resources.
  • Provide guidance to newcomers exploring the Aurora ecosystem by creating compelling tutorials, hosting meetups, and facilitating interactive sessions to spark interest and foster understanding.
  • Enhance Aurora’s visibility by amplifying the ambassador’s message across social media platforms, sharing key project milestones, and offering unique perspectives to engage the broader blockchain community.

The Aurora Flares Program provides the structure for the Ambassador. In return for these contributions, Aurora Flares will receive rewards that can go from USD 50 to 1000 in $AURORA, access to the Beta Testers Club, along with unique NFTs and Aurora-branded swag.

By the end of January 2025, expect to have about 30 Flares creating ripple effects felt across the Aurora universe. The Program will be going forward as well if proven beneficial for ecosystem.

Apply here to join the Aurora Flares Ambassador Program: [Link to Sign-Up Form]

The initial tasks are, however, this table may be updated from time to time by Aurora sole discretion:

Tasks Description KPI to achieve Max Allowed / month Reward / task (USD) in $AURORA
Text Content Creation (Text) Writing blog posts, creating educational articles, or tutorials about the project. 5000 chars 1000 views 2 50
Video Content Creation (Video) Producing and editing videos for YouTube or other platforms, such as project explainers or tutorials. 3 minutes 1000 views 2 150
Social Media Promotion Sharing project updates, events, and milestones on social media platforms (e.g, X, Reddit). These should not be RTs. QT should contain original and relevant copy. 700 views 5 engagements 5 20
Hosting Spaces / Stages or Youtube lives Organizing and moderating Ask-Me-Anything sessions or round-tables related to the ecosystem. 700 views (not live) 2 150

The limit for each ambassador to receive the reward is USD 1,000 in $AURORA per month. By the End of the first quarter of 2025, the monthly spending is expected to be around USD 30,000 in $AURORA, and the maximum spending for the whole quarter of USD 90,000 in $AURORA. Starting from the Q2 we expect the growth of the ambassadors up to 50 and the charges up to USD 50k per month. The total expected budget is in the enable below.

Description Amount (USD in $Aurora)
Monthly reward limit per ambassador 1,000
Total monthly spending by end of Q1 2025 30,000
Maximum spending for the entire quarter (Q1 2025) 90,000
Total monthly spending from Q2 2025 onwards 50,000
Additional spending for Q2–Q4 2025 450,000
Total maximum spending by end of 2025 540,000

The onboarding process

1 - The candidate uses the form to apply, available on https://aurora.dev/ambassadors
2 - If selected by the Aurora Team, the candidate is invited to a video interview to further understand if they are a fit for the role.

3 - If the team considers them to be a fit, they are invited to join an Ambassador Notion Space, receive an Ambassador Role on Discord, and are also invited to join the Flares platform for the rewards distribution.

Trial Period

Just as with the previous Stars Force program, the Aurora Flares will include a trial period for all ambassadors. During the first month, new ambassadors will be on a probationary period where they will be evaluated based on their activity, quality of contributions, and overall engagement. After this initial phase, the most committed and impactful ambassadors will be invited to continue their journey as official Aurora Flares.

This trial period ensures that our ambassadors are not only enthusiastic about Aurora but also aligned with the program’s long-term vision and capable of contributing meaningfully to the community.

Others

Changes. At our sole discretion, Aurora DAO reserves the right to change or modify portions of the Ambassador Program at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and indicate at the top of this page the date these terms were last revised. Any such changes will become effective no earlier than five (5) days after they are posted, except that changes made for legal reasons will be effective immediately.

Termination. Aurora DAO could terminate the Ambassador Program immediately with any Applicants if the Applicant broke the terms and conditions. Additionally, every further application could be denied by Aurora DAO if the Applicant broke the terms and conditions.

Intellectual properties. Using the open-source software of the AURORA blockchain platform, you should conduct with any additional terms and licenses specified on the page of software and AURORA blockchain platform.

Trademark. The Ambassador Program does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names without prior written permission of Aurora DAO.

Governing Law. All matters relating to this Ambassador Program and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the British Virgin Islands.

Proposal:

  1. Approve Aurora Flares Ambassador Program and yearly budget of 540,000 USD in $AURORA for the one quarter period from the date of approval.
  2. No additional funding from the Aurora treasury is required, outstanding balances from the proposal will be used in addition to any validator’s rewards if required.
  3. Assign Aurora Labs Limited (Gibraltar) as technical provider of grants allocation.
  4. Aurora DAO Ltd. (BVI) shall provide to the DAO report on the actual Flares Ambassador Program budget usage on a recurring basis. The report should be disclosed on https://forum.aurora.dao/ on annual basis or more frequently.

Thank you for your proposal!

I would like to kindly suggest implementing a requirement for ambassadors to submit monthly open reports on the forum, including proof of their work, before any payments are processed. I believe it would be beneficial to apply the same approach during the trial period as well.

Monthly Ambassador Report

Grant Number: [Insert Grant Number COM- …]
Ambassador Name: [Your Name]
Report Month: [Month/Year]


1. KYC/B Verification

  • KYC Status: [Completed/Not Completed]

2. Text Content Creation

  • Task Description: Writing blog posts, educational articles, or tutorials about the project.
  • Details of Tasks Completed:
Title Word Count Platform Link Views
[Title of Content] [Word Count] [Platform Name] [Insert Link] [Number of Views]
  • KPIs Achieved:
    • Target Characters: [Met/Not Met]
    • Views: [Achieved/Not Achieved]
  • Total Tasks This Month: [Number]
  • Max Allowed: 2
  • Reward per Task: $50
  • Total Earned: $[Calculated Amount]

3. Video Content Creation

  • Task Description: Producing and editing videos for platforms like YouTube, explaining or showcasing the project.
  • Details of Tasks Completed:
Video Title Duration Platform Link Views
[Title of Video] [Video Length] [Platform Name] [Insert Link] [Number of Views]
  • KPIs Achieved:
    • Duration: [Met/Not Met]
    • Views: [Achieved/Not Achieved]
  • Total Tasks This Month: [Number]
  • Max Allowed: 2
  • Reward per Task: $150
  • Total Earned: $[Calculated Amount]

4. Social Media Promotion

  • Task Description: Sharing original and relevant project updates, events, and milestones on social media platforms.
  • Details of Tasks Completed:
Post Link Platform Views Engagements
[Insert Link] [Platform Name] [Number of Views] [Number of Engagements]
  • KPIs Achieved:
    • Views: [Met/Not Met]
    • Engagements: [Achieved/Not Achieved]
  • Total Tasks This Month: [Number]
  • Max Allowed: 5
  • Reward per Task: $20
  • Total Earned: $[Calculated Amount]

5. Hosting Spaces / Stages or YouTube Lives

  • Task Description: Organizing and moderating Ask-Me-Anything sessions or round-table discussions.
  • Details of Tasks Completed:
Event Name Duration Platform Link Views (Recording)
[Event Title] [Event Length] [Platform Name] [Insert Link] [Number of Views]
  • KPIs Achieved:
    • Recording Views: [Achieved/Not Achieved]
  • Total Tasks This Month: [Number]
  • Max Allowed: 2
  • Reward per Task: $150
  • Total Earned: $[Calculated Amount]

Summary of Rewards

Task Total Completed Reward per Task (USD) Total Earned (USD)
Text Content Creation [Number] $50 $[Amount]
Video Content Creation [Number] $150 $[Amount]
Social Media Promotion [Number] $20 $[Amount]
Hosting Spaces/Stages [Number] $150 $[Amount]

Grand Total Earned (USD): $[Total Amount]


6. Proof of Work

  • Attach links to all tasks for verification.
  • Include screenshots of engagement metrics where applicable.

Acknowledgment

I agree with the Ambassador Program Terms and Conditions as outlined here:
https://www.datocms-assets.com/50156/1730932456-ambassador-program-t-c.pdf.

Date:
[Submission Date]

Ambassador Report Review Form

Reviewer Name: [Your Name]
Review Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Ambassador Name: [Ambassador’s Name]
Grant Number: [Grant Number]
Report Month: [Month/Year]


1. Verification of Submitted Work

  • KYC/B Verification:
    • KYC/B Status: [Verified/Not Verified]
  • Proof of Originality:
    • Confirmation Submitted: [Yes/No]
    • Evidence Provided (e.g., source files, draft screenshots): [Yes/No]
  • KPI Evidence:
    • KPI Screenshots/Analytics Submitted: [Yes/No]
    • Authenticity Verified: [Yes/No]

2. Evaluation of Tasks Submitted

Task Category Details Provided KPI Achieved Quality Evidence Attached Comments
Text Content Creation [Title/Details] [Yes/No] [1-5] [Yes/No] [Reviewer Comments]
Video Content Creation [Title/Details] [Yes/No] [1-5] [Yes/No] [Reviewer Comments]
Social Media Promotion [Platform/Details] [Yes/No] [1-5] [Yes/No] [Reviewer Comments]
Hosting Spaces/Stages [Event/Details] [Yes/No] [1-5] [Yes/No] [Reviewer Comments]

3. Summary of Findings

  • Total Number of Tasks Submitted: [Number]
  • Total Number of Tasks Approved: [Number]
  • Total Reward Earned (USD): [$Amount]
  • Quality Assessment:
    • Overall Content Quality: [1-5]
    • Engagement Metrics (e.g., views, engagements): [Satisfactory/Needs Improvement]

4. Issues Identified

  • [Describe any instances of low-quality submissions, unmet KPIs, or possible cheating]
  • [List any missing or inadequate proof of work]

5. Recommendations

  • [State whether the ambassador’s reward should be approved, reduced, or withheld]
  • [Provide suggestions for improvement or corrective actions if needed]

6. Acknowledgment and Approval

Reviewer’s Decision:

  • Approve Report: [Yes/No]
  • Request Additional Information: [Yes/No]
  • Withhold Payment: [Yes/No]