About Me
I'm Luis Alfonso Carranza Perales, a worldbuilder and creative entrepreneur based in Peru. I've contributed to various NFT and web3 storytelling projects including Wanderers, Animetas NFT, and most recently the $arrow token ecosystem, where I created an entire world and tabletop RPG based on their concepts.
I'm also the founder of Metasuyo, a startup developing media franchises inspired by ancient Peruvian civilizations that won a grant from the Peruvian government. We're creating two brands: a sci-fi alternate reality where the Inca civilization thrived into the present day, and a fantasy world inspired by Andean cosmovision populated by anthropomorphic animals from the region.
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Content Format
Nouns Tales will primarily focus on written storytelling, with the potential to expand into other formats. The core elements will include:
- Weekly storytelling prompts and contests on Farcaster
- Interactive Frame-based storytelling experiences
- Monthly "Nouns Tales Digest" featuring selected stories
- Quarterly digital zine publication
- A growing archive of Nounish stories accessible through Tawari the Grand Teller
While written stories will be the foundation, we'll encourage cross-media collaboration with artists, animators, and developers to expand compelling narratives into broader IP.
Portfolio and Previous Work
I've created several story worlds that demonstrate my worldbuilding approach:
Tayni.co - A media franchise company for cc0 and decentralized storytelling (from the word "Taypi" meaning "gathering point" in Aymara). You can see my work on the Lumen project at tayni.co/#lumen.
Metasuyo - A startup developing media franchises inspired by ancient Peruvian civilizations. Our projects include a sci-fi alternate reality where the Inca civilization thrived into the present day, and a fantasy world with anthropomorphic animals based on Andean cosmovision. View our work at metasuyo.com.
I've also recently launched the /nouns-tales Farcaster channel as the first step toward building this storytelling hub.
Content Strategy
Nouns Tales will follow a phased implementation approach:
Phase 1: Building the Foundation (First 3 Months)
Month 1: Community Kickoff & Prototyping
- Launch weekly storytelling prompts on Farcaster
- Develop Frame prototype for interactive stories & NFT minting
- Begin documenting community-submitted stories
- Early discussions on curation and governance models
- Track engagement metrics
Month 2: First Iterations & Expanding Participation
- Continue weekly prompts, refining based on participation
- Release the first "Nouns Tales Digest"—a lightweight publication
- Test & refine the Frame tool with user feedback
- First steps toward revenue models
- Outreach to non-Nounish creators
Month 3: Scaling Up & Preparing for First Major Release
- Evaluate participation & community feedback
- Plan for the first quarterly publication
- Open-source the Frame code
- Refine curation/voting system for story selection
- Pitch early IP expansion opportunities
Future Roadmap (Beyond Initial Funding)
Phase 2: Maturing the Ecosystem (Months 4-6)
- First major quarterly publication
- Test revenue-sharing models for creators
- Begin exploring governance structure
- Develop curation council
Phase 3: Scaling Nouns Tales (Months 7-12)
- Establish Nouns Tales as an independent DAO or sub-DAO
- Expand into additional media formats
- Implement IP licensing & monetization strategies
- Strengthen partnerships with creators and publishers
Distribution Plan
Nouns Tales will distribute content through multiple channels:
Farcaster Channel
- Primary hub for weekly prompts, submissions, and community interaction
Interactive Frames
- "Choose your own adventure" experiences that allow readers to mint NFTs based on their story paths
Digital Publications:
- Monthly "Nouns Tales Digest" - Lightweight compilation of top stories
- Quarterly Zine - Expanded publication with curated content
Cross-promotion through partnerships with other Nounish channels (/nouns-draw, /nouns-animation) and communities
Open Source Tools
- Making the Frame code and other tools available for community expansion
Nouns Tales will foster community engagement through:
Weekly Storytelling Prompts
- Regular contests with themes that inspire participation
Community Voting
- Allowing readers to help select stories for the Digest and quarterly zine
Collaborative Storytelling
- Opportunities for writers to build upon each other's worlds and characters
Curation Guidelines
- Developing community-driven standards for story selection
IP Development Pathways
- Creating clear processes for stories to evolve into expanded universes with multiple contributors
Tawari the Grand Teller
- An interactive guide character who introduces readers to the growing library of Nounish stories
Content Impact
Nouns Tales will contribute to growing the Nouns society by:
Expanding Nounish Narrative
- Creating a rich tapestry of stories that deepen the cultural significance of Nouns
Attracting New Creators
- Bringing storytellers into the Nouns ecosystem who might not otherwise engage with web3
Developing Valuable IP
- Incubating story worlds that can evolve into commercial opportunities for the DAO
Cross-Pollination
- Connecting Nouns with other creative communities through collaborative storytelling
Measurable Growth through key metrics:
- Community engagement (unique storytellers, submission counts, interaction rates)
- Content quality (community ratings, story continuity, genre diversity)
- Distribution reach (view counts, publication downloads, Frame interactions)
- IP development (expanded stories, cross-creator collaborations, adaptations)
- Nouns awareness (new participants, external mentions, first-time engagements)
Nouns Tales represents an opportunity to establish Nouns as a creative commons for storytelling, inviting diverse voices to contribute to our collective narrative while creating sustainable value for creators and the DAO.
