We fund creators to make high-quality Nounish physical products that spread joy and grow our community.

Payment Structure

• Each approved creator gets at least ~$100 USDC per month
• Extra rewards for exceptional creativity and community impact
• Payments stream automatically every second while requirements are met

How to Apply

• Write an application with:
• Your name, contact information, and social handle(s)
• Description of products you'll create
• How your products will benefit the broader community
• Photos/sketches/videos of prototypes or designs
• Production, material, and sustainability plans
• How you'll handle fulfillment/shipping
• Previous relevant work (if any)
• Pay an application fee (returned if you meet requirements)

Ongoing Requirements

• Create and ship new products regularly
• Document creation process with photos/videos
• Share customer feedback and testimonials
• Maintain consistent quality standards
• Handle customer service professionally
• Use sustainable packaging
• Keep prices accessible
• Post updates on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows channel

Best Practices

1. Original Design: Create innovative Nounish-themed products
2. Quality Materials: Use durable, high-quality components
3. Ethical Production: Ensure fair labor and sustainable practices
4. Community Focus: Listen to and incorporate feedback
5. Accessible Pricing: Keep products affordable for wide adoption
6. Clear Communication: Be transparent about process and timeline
7. Sustainable Packaging: Minimize waste in packaging
8. Brand Integrity: Follow Nouns guidelines properly
9. Customer Care: Provide excellent support
10. Do Good: Create positive impact beyond just products

How to Post Updates

Twice monthly on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows:

• Production process photos/videos
• New product releases
• Customer feedback/stories
• Sustainability initiatives
• Pricing updates
• Community input incorporated
• Impact metrics
• Upcoming designs

Verification Methods

• Product quality checks
• Community reviews
• Physical samples to curators
• Production documentation
• Shipping tracking
• Service response times
• Environmental standards
• Price accessibility

How to Keep Your Funding

• Maintain product quality
• Ship orders promptly
• Keep prices accessible
• Use sustainable practices
• Address customer issues
• Follow safety regulations
• Show community benefit
• Uphold Nounish values

What Gets You Removed

• Poor product quality
• Shipping delays without communication
• Unresolved customer complaints
• Missing regular updates
• Safety violations
• Unsustainable practices
• Excessive pricing
• False advertising
• Unauthorized IP use

For Curators

• Do not accept new applications if doing so will put the baseline minimum salary below $100 a month
• Note: It is fine if the baseline salary falls below $100 from new budgets/voting, but don't accept new applications then
• Consider removing underperforming creators if awaiting applicants show greater potential/impact
• Value accessibility and community benefit over volume
• Monitor for brand alignment
• Verify sustainable and ethical production

Remember: We're looking for creators who make high-quality, accessible products that grow the Nouns community. Your creations should bring joy while maintaining professional standards and creating positive impact.