Big Tip for a Portuguese/English educational channel

Hello Polkadot and Opengov community

I'm Gustavo Henrique, also known as Defiguy, a senior ambassador for Polkadot, a data analyst, and a blockchain technology researcher. I have been creating content for Polkadot since 2022, working as a blockchain analyst for projects like Crypto357 and a moderator for Mercurius.

Twitter/X — https://twitter.com/defiguy22

Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/@defiguy22

Telegram — https://t.me/+QfslDL_epwZlMmUx

You can check the full proposal here — https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NBBWwgP0OjH3XVF-Sa5fn6hClZZlDZvkRySMec0g5U/edit?usp=sharing

Almost a year ago, I launched two YouTube channels: Degen Radio, focusing on general crypto content including interviews with notable figures such as Blockworks researchers, prominent fintech analysts, VCs capital analysts; and a channel dedicated to content around the Astar and Polkadot ecosystem, called Defiguy channel , both channels focusing mainly in Portuguese language, but also English content. Currently, I host two livestreams a week covering various themes, typically structured around:

— Governance analysis
— On-chain data (TVL, DAU, smart contract deployments, staking)
— Tech updates (featuring Polkadot technologies like Async Backing, XCM, and System chains)
— Parachains fundamental analysis (focusing on value propositions and tokenomics)
— Q&A (talking with the community and taking some questions, helping them on CRM)
— Interviews with key figures on Polkadot ecosystem (started at Astar Network)

I've achieved interesting KPIs for a new channel, averaging 40/50 concurrent live viewers with great retention, ranging around 400/500 views per live (competitive number puting aside a very niche content and bear market situation). Compared to other Polkadot channels funded by the treasury, I have above-average interactions and view counts.

— Watch time of 3.3K Hours
— Total 6 months views — 15K

Data Visualization around 6/7 months of content (July 2023 — February 2024)

Additionally, my Twitter/X profile (defiguy22) with 2438 Followers, where I also share my livestreams and threads about the Polkadot ecosystem, reaches an average of 60K impressions a month.

July 2023 — September 2023 - 145K impressions

October 2023 — December 2023 — 149K Impressions

January 2024 — February 2024 — 70K Impressions

Some Stats related to my Telegram group that I created 5 months ago

— 155 active members
— more than 5K messages

Context of the proposal

I'm initiating this discussion because I truly believe in what Polkadot is creating, and I would like the community's help to maintain and further improve my content, so in this case for a BIG TIP around 800/1000 DOT (retroactive fund), where it will pay for the 6 month content creation.

— Research content ( script, analysis)
— Social media content (threads, livestreams)
— CRM ( customer relation management) where I use my Telegram to solve users problems around, wallet manag, staking, on-ramp/off— ramp, Security tips, Defi opportunities
— Livestreams and videos, mostly around tutorials or insightful interviews ( video editing (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, OBS, script, livestream platform StreamYard)

LIST of Videos made
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z577xf6aT70 — 1th Edition ( Polkadot governance, On-chain data, news (USDC/Hydradx), Treasury, Phala Segment,Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfy3MtI7QAQ - 2th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Aleph Zero), tech analysis (WASM), Treasury, Phala Segment,Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qEmrUOpKTE — 3th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (KILT), tech analysis (Nested NFTS - RMRK), Treasury, Phala Segment,Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyOXB9xDZck — 4th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (TEDDY DAO), tech/fundamental analysis (Bifrost), Treasury, Phala Segment,Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DB27ptI4BM — 5th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Technical Fellowship), tech/fundamental analysis (Centrifuge), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ASTUfd-61o — 6th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Polkadot Marketing), tech/fundamental analysis (HydraDX), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmH5DAEgrHw — 7th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Infrastrucute spending), tech/fundamental analysis (Moonbeam), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSv5jq-BCec — 8th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Astar updates), tech/fundamental analysis (Interlay), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P7OwFTp3Mo — 9th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Quadratic voting), tech/fundamental analysis (Parallel Finance), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZtTy1yG52s — 10th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news/technical analysis (Cardano using Substrate), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLJBNBFL1ec — 11th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news/technical analysis (Polkadot SDK, New tokenomics, ETF), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mWtn5MWmy4 — 12th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCGNNmUv7dI — 13th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news/technical analysis (Polkadot SDK, Async Backing, System chains, Parathreads), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtNfPb0HEbM — 14th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (Memecoins — DED, PINK), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEBgLGju9dY — 15th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (List of Airdrops on Polkadot ecosystem), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdf02xRKrm8 — 16th Edition (Polkadot Governance, On-chain data, news (List of Airdrops on Polkadot ecosystem), Treasury, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow0g-Bj7fyE&t — 17th Edition (TANSSI technology/app chain, Treasury, On-chain data, Phala Segment, Q&A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBetvL6V7m0 — Best wallets on Polkadot and Astar ecosystem Part One (English)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N87UQrq1njc&t — How to track NFT activity on Polkadot and Astar ecosystem (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5oYPhGo-SE&t — Everything about Polkadot 2.0 with Luis ( Portuguese)

List of interviews

Interview for Insalubres (22k Subs) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osk6Nv9cTZA&t
Interview for Mercurius (96k Subs) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osk6Nv9cTZA&t

About me

I'm Gustavo Henrique, a data analyst, entrepreneur (COO/Co-founder), ambassador, and tech researcher.

I had the opportunity to study at the largest universities in Brazil (UNICAMP and USP). I utilize my skills in tech research, data analysis (including on-chain analysis), and business development to contribute to various projects within the Polkadot Ecosystem, such as Astar Network (the largest parachain on Polkadot), Phala Network, and as a Senior Ambassador for Polkadot, creating threads, articles, live streams, and interviews.

I also host a podcast/channel called Degen Radio, specializing in blockchain, AI, and AR/VR. It features interviews with big names in the crypto ecosystem, including Blockworks researchers, Consensys team members, DeFi projects, VCs, and prominent fintech members.