We Fund Automotive Innovators Bringing Nouns Culture to Car Communities

Payment Structure

• Monthly Streaming Payments: Funds flow automatically each second, as long as requirements are met.
• Baseline Support: Each approved builder or event organizer receives a set USDC amount per month, with potential bonus allocations if Nouns voters direct additional support.

How to Apply

1. Car Build / Project Details

   • Provide photos of your car (or multiple vehicles) and a summary of your build or racing plans.
   • If you’re an event organizer, outline your event scope: meets, track days, rallies, etc.

2. Nouns & Automotive Community Engagement

   • Describe how you’ll bridge car culture and Nouns.
   • List relevant social media or community platforms you’re active on (race events, car meets, online forums).

3. Documentation & Education Plan

   • Explain how you’ll showcase progress, modifications, or events, e.g., weekly build updates or highlight reels.
   • Describe how you’ll introduce Nouns to the car community (stickers, signage, short talks, etc.).

4. Safety & Compliance

   • Confirm you’ll adhere to local laws, automotive regulations, and host safe, legally compliant activities.

Ongoing Requirements

1. Monthly Progress or Community Updates

   • Share consistent updates on your builds or events (restorations, custom parts, race participation, etc.).
   • Showcase how you integrate or promote Nouns in the automotive scene (Nouns/Noggles decals, informational materials, etc.).

2. Regular Content Creation

   • Post photos/videos of your car transformations, meets, or races.
   • Provide educational content—how you’re explaining Nouns, bridging Nouns concepts, or hosting “Nounish” community activities.

3. Community Involvement

   • Collaborate with other Nouns Car Club participants.
   • Stay active in car-centric and crypto-oriented social channels.

4. Safety & Legal Compliance

   • Keep racing or meetups lawful and safe (no illegal street racing or reckless stunts).
   • Follow local regulations for modifications, track events, or public gatherings.

Embody Nounish Values

• Creative Expression: Embrace the unique flair of car culture, customizing vehicles with imaginative Nounish elements.
• Positive Externalities: Educate others about Nouns while uplifting local car communities.
• Grassroots Building: Support up-and-coming automotive innovators who share knowledge and build collaboratively.
• Fun & Inclusivity: Keep events engaging, open to newbies, and reflective of Nouns’ welcoming vibe.

How to Post Updates

At least once a week on Farcaster (in /NounsCarClub channel) or in the NounsCarClub Facebook group:

1. Progress Photos or Videos
   
   • Document your car modifications, racing prep, or community meetups.
2. Community Engagement
   
   • Recap who attended your events, any new folks introduced to Nouns.
3. Event Highlights
   
   • Summaries of local track days, meets, or other automotive gatherings, including attendance and feedback.
4. Metrics
   
   • If possible, share engagement stats—people reached, new members, or social impressions.

How Your Work Gets Verified

• Photo/Video Evidence: Validate build progress, modifications, event turnouts, or race participation.
• Attendance & Engagement: Track sign-ups or rosters from meets, race results, or visitor logs.
• Community Feedback: Seek testimonials from participants or co-organizers.
• Social Media Cross-Reference: Check that your posts match your stated progress (car modifications, events, etc.).

How to Keep Your Funding

1. Consistent Weekly Updates
   
   • Show tangible progress or community development.
2. Measured Growth
   
   • Demonstrate how your car projects or events expand the Nouns ecosystem (e.g., new fans, social engagement).
3. Collaboration
   
   • Participate in calls or threads with other Nouns Car Club builders.
4. Legal/Safety Compliance
   
   • Keep all driving, racing, and modifications within local laws and safe boundaries.

What Gets You Removed

1. No Updates for 2+ Consecutive Weeks
   
   • Failing to post on Farcaster or Facebook with new progress or event recaps.
2. Illegal Street Racing or Unsafe Activities
   
   • Endangering yourself or others by ignoring safety rules or legal guidelines.
3. False Reporting
   
   • Misrepresenting progress, attendance, or community impact.
4. Misuse of Funds
   
   • Spending Flow money on unrelated personal expenses outside your stated car project or events.
5. Harmful Behavior
   
   • Any proven harassment, reckless conduct, or repeated community complaints.

For Curators

1. Verify Authenticity
   
   • Validate that build updates, meetups, or races are genuine through photos and community feedback.
2. Check Engagement
   
   • Ensure participants truly collaborate with both Nouns and automotive communities.
3. Monitor Safety & Compliance
   
   • Watch for evidence of illegal activity, irresponsible driving, or ignoring local regulations.
4. Assess Impact
   
   • Gauge each builder’s effect on bridging car culture with Nouns (social reach, new members, positive externalities).

Remember: The Nouns Car Club invests in creative automotive enthusiasts who blend grassroots racing, modifications, and car meets with the Nouns ethos. Share your journey building or racing in a safe, collaborative manner—and keep bridging the gap between car culture and Nouns with engaging content and consistent updates.