Plankton – Ocean of SCAMs by Mind Attic
Plankton is a gamified platform that combines interactive storytelling with mobile gaming to educate users on identifying scams, enhancing Web3 safety and accessibility for over a billion users.
Our Goals:
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Standardize scam education as a core element of Web3 onboarding.
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Reduce scam victims by at least 1%, saving $10 billion annually.
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Update and innovate education content and methods continuously.
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Focus on empowering vulnerable populations with targeted educational efforts.
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Promote global adoption of scam education to bolster confidence in navigating Web3.
About Mind Attic
At Mind Attic, we Simplify – Storify – Gamify learning at the intersection of education, storytelling, technology, and gaming. Our approach is driven by diverse skills and neurodivergent, creative thinking to solve complex problems.
2) How does your project contribute to the growth of the OSS ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of how your application enhances or expands the current ecosystem.
As our online world grows, so do the challenges. Education is key to tackling these issues that are set to become even bigger in the future.
Global Impact of Scams
- In 2023, scams stole $1 trillion from the most vulnerable people, largely because many were unable to recognize fraud.
Underfunded and Slow Education
- Global cybersecurity training is valued at just $4.53 billion, yet for every $1 spent on it, $220 is lost to scams.
Growing Threat in Web3
- In 2021, $14 billion was lost to crypto scams – 150 million users worldwide.
- In 2023, $25–$30 billion was lost to crypto scams, just 2-3% of total scam losses – 400 million users worldwide.
Projected Increase
- By 2026, losses could reach $150 billion a year due to scams, rug pulls, and false promises – 1 billion users worldwide.
Trust Erosion – Frequent scams and high-profile rug pulls erode trust in Web3, hindering funding for legitimate projects and increasing losses and fear across the ecosystem.
Large User Pool Effect – The overwhelming success of scammers attracts more bad actors to the Web3 space.
Enhanced Awareness – Boosts user vigilance and simplifies fraud detection in the Web3 space.
Educational Empowerment – Encourages users to support projects with true value and strong ethics.
Community Engagement – Enables active participation by allowing users to share scam experiences and contribute to content, enhancing scam awareness.
Confidence and Trust – Educating newcomers on safe Web3 navigation boosts their confidence and restores trust in legitimate projects and innovations.
Economic Impact – Demonstrates that a 1% reduction in scams could free up $10 billion.
3) What features or use cases does your dApp/App present? How is it differentiated?
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Interactive Learning – Uses storytelling and relatable characters for engaging education.
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RPG Elements – Enhances personal investment through character development and visual rewards.
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Replayable Scenarios – Incorporates Socratic strings and mini-games for effective learning.
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Skill-Based Learning – Focuses on practical, real-world scam identification and avoidance.
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Advanced Digital Learning Design – Leverages cutting-edge technology for immersive experiences.
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Gamification – Includes achievements, challenges, puzzles, and progression systems to maintain user interest and motivation.
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Mobile Gaming Best Practices – Utilizes industry-leading strategies for user engagement and retention.
- Decentralized & Open-Source – Built on Lens Protocol and IPFS.
- Scam Alert Updates – real-time public scam reporting to keep educational content current.
- Behavioral Analytics – Uses user data to refine strategies and boost engagement.
- Unique Blend – Merges advanced educational techniques with gaming for public benefit, preparing the next billion users for safer Web3 interactions.
- VR Crisis Training for Humanitarians – Led the creative and development of an immersive VR experience for Save the Children UK, featuring story-driven crisis scenarios.
- 360 Video Workshop – Co-wrote and edited an interactive video walkthrough for an extensive five-day training workshop.
- Core Humanitarian Standards Course – Developed an interactive online course using Netflix-style formats to engage younger audiences. View Case Study
- Duck Chain Quest – Created a children’s game series on climate change and blockchain, ranked Top 10 in a contest, reaching over 1,000 kids. Learn More
- Veiled TV Series – Orchestrating an eco-fantasy animation series promoting a plant-based lifestyle and pollution reduction. Explore Series
- Veiled TCG – Designing a blockchain trading card app that gamifies eco-conscious habits, turning players into humanitarians. Discover More
- Content Creation – Authored numerous articles and flash fiction pieces addressing ecological, social, and technological themes. Read More
4) What are your plans for further development, and how will the grant funds be used to achieve these goals?
Build Mobile Apps – Develop Android and iOS apps for enhanced accessibility.
Content Expansion – Create characters and scenarios to educate users on common scams and their indicators.
Community Growth – Expand global outreach by targeting those most vulnerable to scams.
Partnership Development – Partner with major Web3 stakeholders to boost content credibility and audience reach.
Development and Staffing – Expanding our team to accelerate app development and content creation.
Marketing and Outreach – Extensive campaigns to increase global user engagement.
Infrastructure – Upgrades to support growing demand and enhance user experience.