Hello, everyone 
1. In Q2 2023 (April, May, June) , we received 30 proposals :
2. Approved 21 of them:
3. The total paid amount for grants which came through the forum in Q2 $160 685 (Communuty grants proposal)
| Proposal |
Grant Proposal |
Date |
Target Wallet |
Grant Payment TX Link |
Grant report |
Amount |
Grant agreement # |
| Reddit community April May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Reddit Community Proposal for APR-MAY-JUNE 2023 |
04.03.2023 |
aurorareddit.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/4U6dGEsW9yFhL9HydhDbMsyfCMdGyud81o921Mk8J4Y8 |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-reddit-ops-april/2210 ; https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-reddit-ops-may/2276 ; https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-reddit-ops-june/2318 ; |
$6,000 |
COM-04-2124 |
| Aurora hunters |
[Approved] Aurora Hunters April - May 2023 |
04.03.2023 |
ahtest.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/8CBYL58TCcQXri5ATXKKcBvENd2br3gL5d3osLM5V35W |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-hunters-report-april-may/2277 |
$10,000 |
COM-04-2130 |
| Aurora Venezuela April May 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Venezuela - April, May 2023 |
04.03.2023 |
mundoaurora.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/92mqNaiW4wbLD8azp9PKXhaowm3XTx9rtXrikr221a2R |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-venezuela-may-2023/2267 |
$5,000 |
COM-04-2133 |
| Influencer marketing for AURORA - April 2023 |
[Approved] Influencer marketing for AURORA on B4B |
04.10.2023 |
b4b_world.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/3T92v6g7zdZacHtDEFZEypqL7NHGwEC2sSTaBVMhLXCt |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-influencer-marketing-for-aurora-on-b4b-june-august/2520 |
$10,000 |
COM-05-2145 |
| Aurora Vienam apr-may-jun 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Vietnam April May June 2023 |
04.10.2023 |
vietnamnearofficial.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/F8KYCsjGzKWqJfp9CKgbsLe1KiH98S9NtXW7z5zu5yck |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-vietnam-apr-may-jun-2023/2306 |
$10,000 |
COM-04-2140 |
| Aurora Turkiye-web3-blockchain-event |
[Approved] Aurora Türkiye Web3 Blockchain Event |
04.10.2023 |
cizi31.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/3ZNbhb5t3XUKrvvMRpBuK7JVbgkVySTqjrvSivzuogX6 |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-turkiye-web3-blockchain-event/2290 |
$10,000 |
COM-05-2150 |
| Aurora VN: HYFI conference 20th April 23 |
[Approved] Aurora VN: HYFI conference 20th April 23 |
04.13.2023 |
vietnamnearofficial.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/4F2CxLYr2ncri8Z9mQPSYTg2NEviDBJ2VdAK6H7iFjJa |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-vn-hyfi-conference-19-20th-april-23/2208 |
$6,836 |
COM-04-2151 |
| Aurora game development and event (Aurora Africa) |
[Approved] Aurora Africa: Game Development and Offline event |
04.24.2023 |
auroraafrica.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/Cp8rjkisfwER7RHwpsMkvA5kfF9TiyGfVtwa1edfAPP |
grant in progress |
$9,929 |
COM-05-2167 |
| Aurora Front End Development |
[Approved] Aurora Community Telegram Tipbot - Front End Development |
04.24.2023 |
Monish016.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/56iwhJYNCjCZ7v36hff41MkaiTc7Y23aWfAXmJr6PPCb |
grant in progress |
$1,900 |
COM-05-2167 |
| LATAM May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Latam May - June 2023 |
04.26.2023 |
turco.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/2zijmCtGrtzNSRQVGJacPkhMgCjm5qLny7uFdWKe84Ha |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-latam-may-june-2023/2322 |
$6,000 |
COM-05-2192 |
| Community rewards |
[Approved] Community rewards |
04.26.2023 |
ahtest.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/8qcfAGbiu1txECJ7EDY6deAZiBoNHquYUseTTzAW2VEj |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-community-rewards/2324 |
$10,000 |
COM-05-2193 |
| Marketing offer |
[Approved] Marketing offer for two months |
04.26.2023 |
futility.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/37uhDrKxLspWCxjSapSHFJXN5xWtTuicFHrAjUm8sjPp |
not yet provided |
$9,800 |
COM–05-2191 |
| Aurora Türkiye May / June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Türkiye May, June 2023 |
05.01.2023 |
cizi31.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/9cmG78dB9FS8rnPoRg3SbeDwuTWEu7fM2tWsdQG5PadZ |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-turkiye-may-june-2023/2319 |
$7,500 |
COM-06-2212 |
| Aurora India May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora India May June 2023 |
05.03.2023 |
sachinmurali03.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/4hhgQJEKtAdzFrcptGcxM3wq4xB8ahhv79wotHEZBcU5 |
not yet provided |
$6,400 |
COM-05-2222 |
| Aurora Africa May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Africa for May and June |
05.03.2023 |
auroraafrica.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/B3svVCoh94dhua1C23hUivbsRXThkZpWofmwcLgxNvm5 |
not yet provided |
$9,200 |
COM-05-2197 |
| TAIKAI Aurora Bounty Program |
[Approved] TAIKAI Aurora Bounty Program |
05.08.2023 |
ahtest.near |
https://explorer.aurora.dev/tx/0xeebbce56c3534e73d8616a616209138765ac488bc4504ef7154ed3ebcf50cdd1 |
grant in progress |
$5,000 |
COM-05-2225 |
| Aurora China May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Chinese Community May, June 2023 |
05.11.2023 |
auroracn.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/Gz8UJ8EFBPGRykH7nWUxwv1XiYCPHwUoZ13ucwCr2Bad |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-chinese-community-may-june-report/2321 |
$6,000 |
COM-06-2228 |
| Aurora Brazil May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Brazil Guild May- June 2023 |
05.15.2023 |
cavenaghi.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/9y6UbzeJRh3TDKDWzFwsWeiEnfhxD9kC1CQXb18TcPgp |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-brazil-june-2023/2315; https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-brazil-events-may-june/2408 ; |
$12,120 |
COM-05-2239 |
| Aurora Indonesia May June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Indonesia May-June 2023 |
05.15.2023 |
auroraindonesia.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/FJbqSfeyFNZj8b9NbRd9VyPhKSXUtq2aAPt6YH8nuBAD |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-indonesia-community-may-june-2023/2330 |
$6,100 |
COM-06-2245 |
| Aurora Venezuela June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Venezuela - June 2023 |
05.31.2023 |
ramgor.near |
https://explorer.mainnet.near.org/transactions/CBQQTmahirUpfG9W645gtsyJRyxpwKaye4sKrdZuVDy6 |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-venezuela-jun-2023/2314 |
$2,900 |
COM-06-2268 |
| Aurora Hunters June 2023 |
[Approved] Aurora Hunters June |
06.11.2023 |
0x21f2D31D31adeF0aF6bC8616319a53560cDE09EA |
https://explorer.aurora.dev/tx/0xa776b9aa75109d32067cbe840fa4835e12ad22d8122bb2d17fa6690018ee0ffd/ |
https://forum.aurora.dev/t/report-aurora-hunters-june/2325 |
$10,000 |
COM-06-2282 |
4. We have 11 regional communities and media projects across the world
Aurora Africa https://t.me/AuroraAfrica
Aurora Brazil https://t.me/aurorabrasil
Aurora China https://t.me/Aurora_chinese
Aurora India https://t.me/auroraindia
Aurora Indonesia https://t.me/AuroraIndonesiaHQ
Aurora Latam https://t.me/AuroraLatam
Aurora Turkey https://t.me/auroraisneartr
Aurora Vietnam https://t.me/auroravietnamofficial
Aurora Venezuela https://t.me/venezuelaaurora
Aurora Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/auroraisnear/
Aurora Hunters https://twitter.com/aurora__hunters
5. Our achivements
6. Service:
Our best-in-class mods team covers the official Telegram group, Help Scout, Twitter, Discord, and Near. Social achieved phenomenal results in response speed.
7. NDC movement
The Aurora Community stands at the heart of the vibrant Aurora ecosystem, embodying collaboration, shared values, and a collective vision. With the transition towards becoming a Near Digital Collective, the community embraces decentralization and a new governance stage.
Within the Aurora ecosystem, the community is the backbone, providing support, resources, and collaboration opportunities for individuals and projects. It is a space where ideas are shared, expertise is cultivated, and partnerships are formed. The community acts as a bridge between different stakeholders, fostering connections between developers, users, investors, and enthusiasts. This interconnectedness strengthens the ecosystem’s resilience and enhances its ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The transition of the Aurora Community to the Aurora Community WG as a part of Near Digital Collective (NDC) marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards decentralization. By adopting this model, the community distributes decision-making authority and power among its members, empowering individuals and promoting a more inclusive governance structure. The decentralization movement allows for greater autonomy, participation, and accountability, ensuring that the community evolves with transparency, fairness, and collective intelligence.
Next steps:
- Please join the NDC Aurora Community DAO working group Telegram: Join Group Chat . This chat is focused on Aurora Community and Ecosystem development under NDC. We are looking for leaders who are willing to be a champion in the WG. Founding leaders: Igboze, TechDir, DK, Johanga. Aurora WG mods team: Sam, Ros. Thanos. I will provide comprehensive curating support and mentorship.
- Please join the NDC RC DAO working group Telegram: Join Group Chat . RC DAO is a working group of Near/Aurora Ecosystem leaders, founded by me, AVB, and Shreyas (NF) in Q4 2022 to support regional development; since April 2023, RC DAO admins have participated in reviewing proposals on the Near Governance forum. Currently, RC DAO is a part of Marketing DAO (financially), but aims to be an independent grassroots DAO in v1 NDC. RC DAO leaders: Igboze (Aurora Africa leader), Ola (Aurora Native leader), James (Multi DAO and a dozen other DAOs in our Ecosystem), Bakaka (Marketing DAO advisor), and Hlib (Near UA guild).
- Currently, RC DAO has launched the council’s election process. Please support our community leaders nominated for RC DAO council seats, or nominate yourself!
Aurora regional grants program, after being launched one year ago was closed in July 2023, but keep building, keep working, Aurora WEB3 Believers
