# Application Process & Requirements

## Application Process

The process outlined below is designed for seamless integration within the CAGA ecosystem. The typical timeline for completion is estimated at 1-2 months, depending on the volume of submissions.

### **1. Application Submission**

* Complete the application form and attach a one-pager or short presentation addressing the following points:
  * **Team and Experience**: Detail your team's composition, experience, and expertise.
  * **Project Overview**: Describe the type, target platforms, and maturity stage of your project.
  * **Project Concept**: Explain the unique experiences your project will create for users and the envisioned endgame.
  * **Ecosystem Alignment**: How does your project complement the CAGA ecosystem, and how can our resources amplify your success?
  * **Prototype**: Include a prototype or demo that showcases your project's current development stage.

### **2. Shortlisting**

* Projects with high potential will be shortlisted and asked to submit a detailed presentation and conduct a 20-minute pitch covering:
  * **Detailed Team and Experience**: Expand on your team's capabilities and growth plans.
  * **In-depth Project Overview and Concept**: Further detail the project type, target audience, and user experience.
  * **Economics and Tokenomics**: Describe the economic model, including core loops and potential integrations with CAGA's features.
  * **Market Strategy**: How will you attract and engage your target audience?
  * **Strategic Alignment and Funding**: Reinforce how your project aligns with CAGA's goals and outline your funding strategy.

### **3. Detailed Review**

* We conduct a comprehensive review based on the Assessment Criteria below, possibly followed by discussions to clarify project details.

### **4. Decision**

* Successful applicants will be notified and terms of partnership (such as commitments, milestones, and duration) will be finalized.

### **5. Launch & Implementation**

* Jointly develop go-to-market plans with the CAGA core team to ensure a successful launch.

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## Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

* **Strategic Alignment**: Long-term vision, alignment with CAGA's values, and a commitment to building within a community-driven ecosystem.
* **Team Capability**: In-house key members, previous project experience, and a collaborative, open mindset.
* **Project Design and Audience Engagement**: Clear concept, detailed design, prototypes, and strategies for player retention and engagement.
* **Economic Sustainability**: Well-thought-out economic model with balanced supply and demand dynamics.
* **Ecosystem Value**: Contributions to and integration with the CAGA ecosystem, including potential uses of CAGA's features and tokens.

#### Requirements

* **Ecosystem Integration**: Commit to using the CAGA platform as your primary blockchain environment.
* **Tooling Use**: Utilize CAGA's development tools for identity, payments, and more.
* **Marketplace and Exchange Use**: Preferably use CAGA for your project's NFTs and our DEX for token swaps involving CAGA tokens.
* **Commitment to Partnership**: Explore meaningful integrations with CAGA's systems and potentially other projects on our network.

#### Get Started

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Ready to build on the cutting edge of blockchain technology? [Apply now to join the CAGA Builders Program!](https://cagacrypto.typeform.com/buildoncaga)
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