[Video Disruptor] Treegens

Application by: Jimi#4419
## What is your project, and what problem does it solve?
Treegens aims to tackle transparency and accountability in the impact sector using a blockchain to record tree planting activities on an immutable ledger, allowing real-time tracking of contributions and environmental impact. Donor updates often get recycled across campaigns, leading to mistrust. The goal is to incentivize all tree planting efforts, fostering global impact.

## Link to public GitHub repo (if applicable)
https://github.com/Treegens
## Link to demo website (if applicable)
https://thetreegens.com
## Please describe in more detail why this proposal is valuable for the Livepeer ecosystem
Treegens will boost Livepeer's decentralized streaming by generating video content for tree planting and monitoring. Regular updates will ensure consistent demand. Showcasing Livepeer's real-world use will attract similar projects, enhancing transparency. Our global audience and high Gitcoin rankings create a boosting partnerships while providing tech tools for our initiatives

## Please describe in details what your final deliverable for this project will be.
Verified Tree Planting Records: Accessible via Livepeer, documenting activities with video proof, verified by the Treegens DAO.
Dynamic NFTs with Transparent Impact Data: Showcasing impact metrics like trees planted and MGRO tokens retired.
Gamified Platform: participation with leaderboards, badges, and challenges.
Community and DAO Governance: Engaging the community in decision-making with tokens

## How will this deliverable benefit the Livepeer ecosystem?
Treegens will boost Livepeer's decentralized streaming by generating video content for tree planting and monitoring. Regular updates will ensure consistent demand. Showcasing Livepeer's real-world use will attract similar projects, enhancing transparency. Our global audience and high Gitcoin rankings create a boosting partnerships while providing tech tools for our initiatives

## Please break up your development work into a clear set of milestones

## What is the total amount requested (in USD)?
15000

## Specify your team's long-term plans to maintain this software and upgrade it over time
Our team plans to maintain and upgrade the software through continuous monitoring, user feedback integration, and regular updates. We'll establish a dedicated team for ongoing development, ensuring security and performance. Upgrades will focus on scalability, new features, and technological advancements, driven by community governance via the DAO and stakeholder input.

## Please describe (in words) your team's relevant experience, and why you think you are the right team to build this project. You can cite your team's prior experience in similar domains, doing similar dev work, individual team members' backgrounds, etc.
Our collective expertise in reforestation, blockchain technology, community engagement, business development, and legal matters uniquely positions us to build and scale the Treegens project effectively.
Highlighting our team:

Jimi Cohen: Tree planting record holder and event organizer with a strong digital outreach background.
TreeDjinn: Permaculture expert and AI artist.
Shidan Gouran: Blockchain pioneer with a history of successful ventures.
Carol: Social media and community engagement specialist.
Natasha Ingram: Entrepreneur with a passion for design.
Eddie Soleymani: Extensive experience in quantitative trading and software development.
Marco: Visual content expert.
Tasha Mapenzi: Environmental lawyer.

## Who is your target user group? How do you plan on getting your users to use this?
Target Users:

Tree planters in developing countries
Financially underserved communities
Educators, students, and social impact enthusiasts
Acquisition Plan:

Partnerships: Collaborate with local NGOs
Digital Outreach: Educate via our DApp
Incentives: Offer participation rewards
Localized Marketing: Tailor efforts to regions

## How did you learn about the Livepeer Grants Program?
Social Media

## Was this project started at a hackathon or another web3 event? Which one?
Not applicable

## Please include any additional information that you think would be useful in helping us to evaluate your proposal.
Here is our Karma Gap dashboard to showcase our previous grants and impact proof through Visibility and accountability for past grants.

https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/treegens-2/impact

The issue names the Treegens GitHub organization and demo site, but no repository files or tests. Start by reviewing the public repo and demo against the listed milestones; done would require the verified planting records, video-proof workflow, gamification and NFT features, and community/scalability deliverables described here.

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