Proponent: (Real Vision (Raoul Pal)): 14TBcRgp166DXvMv9ZCJbKSqanUGP6tguryPQcaBqjQp8d4m

Date: 29th November 2023
 
Requested DOT: 42865 DOT (USD $225,000) (Rate: $5.249 / DOT based on an EMA7 rate on Subscan on 29th November 2023)
 
**Short description:**
 
We are pursuing funding to provide a series of interviews, videos, X space, and events in conjunction with Real Vision that will provide significant value and brand awareness to Polkadot. 
 
**About us:**
 
Real Vision is a financial and cryptocurrency media platform delivering daily education content, macro investing insights, and news coverage from the brightest minds in finance, Web 3, cryptocurrency, and emerging technology (see www.realvision.com/media).  Our founder, Raoul Pal, is a legendary investor, Web 3 / cryptocurrency enthusiast, and exponential age thinker who is passionate about sharing his ideas and thoughts on emerging technologies that will change the world (@RaoulGMI on X).  

Real Vision has a thriving and active financial and cryptocurrency community of **350,000 worldwide members** who are very active within the Real Vision platform and across major social channels (YouTube, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook) accessing the latest intel and information around cryptocurrency and Web 3 trends.  Many of the members access content on the Real Vision platform and/or social channels on a daily basis.  **Real Vision has 1M monthly views on YouTube channels and 700k monthly downloads of its podcasts (Real Vision Daily Briefing and Raoul Pal JourneyMan)**.  Raoul Pal has over **1M Twitter / X followers** and over **11.5M monthly impressions**.  Real Vision can help Polkadot gain traction and awareness with financial and cryptocurrency influencers globally. 
 
**Deliverables:**
 
Scope of work: 
 
Components and Timing: 
 
●         	January 2024 – 2 weeks inclusion in Real Vision Daily Briefing (RVDB) and Raoul Pal JourneyMan. Content inclusion will be based on an interview with Raoul Pal and Polkadot.  These 2 series will be aired on platform, via podcast, and our YouTube channel.  They are our most popular series (available to the public worldwide) at Real Vision with over **700k monthly downloads**.  Natively integrated Polkadot messaging will be included across our 3 newsletters which have a 38% open rate on average.  

***Value to Polkadot:  Expand Reach and Awareness worldwide***
 
●         	January 2024 –  X space hosted by Real Vision featuring Raoul Pal and his **1M+ X followers** discussing Polkadot.  This X space will be promoted across all of Real Vision’s social channels and **2M+ followers**.  This space will be available worldwide to X users.  

***Value to Polkadot:  Expand Cryptocurrency Focused Reach and Awareness worldwide amongst 300M+ X users***
 
●         	February 2024 –  Real Vision will host a 2 day, online event focused on highlighting trends in blockchain, awareness and education on Polkadot and what use cases it solves.  **Raoul Pal will promote the event across Real Vision 2M+ followers across all social channels**.  Real Vision’s most recent Festival of Learning event in October 2023 had 11 sessions over the 2 days and 20+ speakers including **Scott Melker, Ryan Selkis, Pascal Gauthier, and David Duong**.  Over **118,000 minutes** of video and 25k views were consumed during this event.  The event will be accessible to the public worldwide.  

***Value to Polkadot:  Provide thought leadership and learning to cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide***
 
●         	March 2024 –  Real Vision will host a 2 day online event (Crypto Gathering).  Leaders and analysts in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space will converge for these 2 days to discuss trends, innovations, and global perspectives in the cryptocurrency, Web 3, and blockchain space.  Polkadot will be highlighted throughout the event.  **Raoul Pal will promote the event across Real Vision 2M+ followers across all social channels**.  

***Value to Polkadot:  Broad-based awareness and influence for Polkadot worldwide***
 
●         	Q2 2024 – Networking with Real Vision financial and cryptocurrency VIP influencers during a 1 day, in-person event that will be focused on discussing visions and strategies for Web 3 and blockchain.  **Raoul Pal will be in person at the event**.  Polkadot will be highlighted during the event.  This will be a private event. 

***Value to Polkadot:  Increased awareness and education for Real Vision VIP influencers so they can spread awareness and adoption of Polkadot use cases***

 
For more information on this proposal, see [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlgehK_21LQ1aKI8BuQWsDfzYEkYZf7g/view?usp=drive_link)
 
**Socials:**
 
RealVison X.com - https://twitter.com/RealVision
 
Raoul Pal X.com - https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI
 
RealVision Collective X.com - https://twitter.com/TheRVCollective
 
RealVision Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realvisiontv/?hl=en
 
RealVision LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/5168863/admin/feed/posts/
 
RealVision Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBH5VZE_Y4F3CMcPIzPEB5A
 
Raoul Pal YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RaoulPalTJM



Problem Statement:
- Real Vision is seeking funding to provide interviews, videos, events, and brand awareness for Polkadot.

Significance:
- Real Vision has a large and active financial and cryptocurrency community with 350,000 members and 1 million monthly views on YouTube.
- Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision, has over 1 million Twitter followers and can help Polkadot gain traction and awareness with influencers globally.

Proposed Solution:
- Real Vision will include Polkadot content in their popular series, the Real Vision Daily Briefing and Raoul Pal JourneyMan.
- Real Vision will host an X space featuring Raoul Pal and his 1 million+ followers discussing Polkadot.
- Real Vision will host online events focused on blockchain trends, education on Polkadot, and discussions with cryptocurrency leaders.
- Real Vision will organize a networking event for VIP influencers to discuss Web 3 and blockchain strategies.

Expected Outcomes:
- Expand reach and awareness of Polkadot worldwide.
- Increase cryptocurrency-focused reach and awareness among 300 million+ X users.
- Provide thought leadership and learning to cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
- Broad-based awareness and influence for Polkadot worldwide.
- Increased awareness and education for Real Vision VIP influencers to spread awareness and adoption of Polkadot use cases.

#551 Polkadot Brand Awareness Partnership with Real Vision (Raoul Pal)