A Multi-disciplinary Platform to Onboard the Biggest Arts & Entertainment Names
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Since there are character limitations in the grant request form, you can read the full description and details of the proposal here: https://bit.ly/metatrekkersfullcopy MetaTrekkers has been developing, organizing and hosting innovative events in Decentraland for over a year and, whether it’s concerts or art shows, we have learned that the foundation for a thriving environment is a tight-knit community with access to a range of features that allow it to benefit from the interaction and engagement inside the metaverse. Knowing this, MetaTrekkers wants to become the platform that brings the artist and metaverse-user communities together and rewards them for their participation in various series of entertainment events, sessions and talks. The grant would cover the development, marketing and advertising of the events and innovative features aimed at improving the Decentraland user experience. By expanding the brand awareness of Decentraland as a user engagement-focused metaverse, we are reaching out to new users interested in onboarding and attracting a new, important target – brands looking to adopt new “customer journey” technologies and solutions. Turning art and entertainment series like the MetaTrekkers x Venice Music Concerts or the BeatTrekkers DJ Battles into Decentraland resident events, we are ensuring a constant flow of metaverse newcomers originating from the artists’ fanbase. As a fresh experience for a new user, we want to offer a full range of engaging performances and means for them to showcase their art, all while being rewarded for their activity with metaverse-specific benefits provided by a large network of partner locations and projects spread all over Decentraland. Establishing MetaTrekkers as an artist and entertainment platform, which constantly develops new concepts based on community involvement, will provide a ramp for Decentraland to multiply its reach and an incentive for artists and fans alike to discover the endless possibilities featured in a socially active, virtual environment. The possibility for the Decentraland DAO and the platform to become a hub for visionary artists who want to explore the virtual environment and experiment together with their following, relies on investing in the proper partnership and communication opportunities, like the MetaTrekkers x Venice Music collaboration and the development of a Decentraland onboarding standard, which will be made available to all Decentraland venues through an open-source kit. The funds from the DAO grant will serve to build the platform as a self-sustainable project that represents a portal for artists and fans across the planet, and from other metaverses, to access Decentraland and make it the go-to virtual world for entertainment and arts.
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Hi Community, As you're aware, the **Grant Support Squad** has unjustly recommended the BeatTrekkers grant not be re-enacted. Despite being prompt and clear in my responses, I have been left in the dark for weeks at a time, with no clear reason for the pause on my grant. The GSS has been unresponsive and vague in their communications. I am not alone in experiencing this lack of communication and support from the Grant Support Squad. Many others in the DCL Community have voiced similar concerns and have been left without answers to their questions. This raises the question of how many other projects have been treated in this way. Our team has worked tirelessly to build our brand and presence in Decentraland, only to have our grant paused without clear reason or evidence. It is frustrating to see the Grant Support Squad listen to speculative and toxic members of the DCL community without any proof or data to support their claims, while ignoring the voices of the community they are supposed to be supporting. When asked for clarification on the reasons for the pause on our grant, we have received off-topic and tangential questions, which appear to be the GSS moving of the goalpost instead of helping me meet my project’s goals. This uncommunicative and unfair treatment has left many of us community members questioning the purpose of the Grant Support Squad and their ability to do their job effectively. It is unacceptable that the community is not receiving the support and answers we need to build and create in this space in a timely manner. We need clear communication and transparency from the GSS, and we are asking for a call to action from @HPrivakos , @yemel , and the rest of the team to provide timely and thorough responses to our questions. I have submitted a **"term limit role poll"** to address the issue of accountability for the GSS, as their current term is indefinite, and they have no reason to be held accountable for their role and it’s responsibilities. We need transparency and accountability in this department to ensure that grantees are being supported effectively. In conclusion, I urge the **GSS, HP, and Yemel** to provide clear and timely communication and support to the community. We need answers to our questions, and we need to know that our voices are being heard and valued in this decentralized platform. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
hahah ah ok so you don't have any evidence? [quote="dogman, post:96, topic:15361"] Im not on the GSS and it is not my job to share the evidence with you. [/quote] but it is your job to make claims like: [quote="dogman, post:94, topic:15361"] The idea that there was no misuse of funds or misrepresentation in this grant is a farce [/quote] without any evidence you can reference?
Im not on the GSS and it is not my job to share the evidence with you. If you look back both here and on the discord you will be able to find the evidence that supports the revocation.
[quote="dogman, post:94, topic:15361"] The idea that there was no misuse of funds or misrepresentation in this grant is a farce. [/quote] Yes if this is a farce then please share the evidence of misuse of funds. As I already said: [quote="AaronLeupp, post:84, topic:15361"] Turn it back on or bring forth evidence. Simple. [/quote]
The idea that there was no misuse of funds or misrepresentation in this grant is a farce. its not like the GSS just decided to revoke the grant. There was an investigation this is the result of that investigation. Claims of no evidence just seemed misinformed at this point...
[quote="Tudamoon, post:92, topic:15361"] Boo Hoo! [/quote] haha i mean if you do not empathy or care or have about encouraging builders in lower income parts of the world that wont be able to afford the grant they are applying for then yes i guess nothing I can say to you on that. it's your right i guess. [quote="Tudamoon, post:92, topic:15361"] You are required to give updates that need to satisfy the grant requirements. [/quote] I think you may have missed or pretending to not see that they have given updates. I thought that was obvious and did not need to be said since it is public information. [quote="Tudamoon, post:92, topic:15361"] circumstantial evidence [/quote] haha if your belief that "circumstantial evidence" or said she he said is just as just as good direct evidence in convicting someone of being guilty then ya nothing I can say to you to change your mind. According to Chainalysis 0.15% of known cryptocurrency transactions conducted in 2021 were involved in illicit activities like cybercrime, and Terrorism, representing a total of $14 billion. According to this circumstantial evidence everyone here in these DAO chats and in Decentraland that uses cryptocurrency a criminal, right? haha you wild bro. I guess I can agree to disagree with you on this I guess.
[quote="AaronLeupp, post:91, topic:15361"] I agree it ain’t a criminal trial but it still applies and this is real life. Revoking grants with no evidence of misuse of funds is going to disincentive for builders to even apply in the first place. [/quote] You are required to give updates that need to satisfy the grant requirements. It's part of the condition of the Grant. It doesn't seem like we are having too much disincentive right now. Seems like Grants are still being asked for. Maybe it will deter more bad actors. [quote="AaronLeupp, post:91, topic:15361"] I don’t know if you know this but there is a 1 month cliff where builders have to upfront the costs of the ventures with their own money before getting reimbursed. [/quote] Boo Hoo! If you don't like this, propose a change. They knew what they were getting into when they went for the grant. If you don't believe in your project, then don't take the risk. [quote="AaronLeupp, post:91, topic:15361"] I get you trying to do good here Tudamoon by finding bad actors and i think no one against that including myself and even Metatrekkers. However don’t you think we should hold hold people accountable with evidence of misuse instead of he said she said? [/quote] In a civil case which is what this is, there is many circumstantial evidence that would find him meeting all the elements of fraud. It more than meets preponderance of the evidence standard. So saying there is no evidence is a lie. There is a ton of circumstantial evidence.
[quote="Tudamoon, post:86, topic:15361"] It’s not a criminal trial. [/quote] I agree it ain't a criminal trial but it still applies and this is real life. Revoking grants with no evidence of misuse of funds is going to disincentive for builders to even apply in the first place. I don't know if you know this but there is a 1 month cliff where builders have to upfront the costs of the ventures with their own money before getting reimbursed. This is communicating now those funds may not even be reimbursed for whatever reason people feel like with zero evidence of misuse, thus raising the bar of entry for people they may not be able to afford that loss. I get you trying to do good here Tudamoon by finding bad actors and i think no one against that including myself and even Metatrekkers. However don't you think we should hold hold people accountable with evidence of misuse instead of he said she said?
@Tudamoon I loved it. I had a tonne of fun doing it. It also works well for me. I have a young family and traditional DJ gigs come with a chunk of challenges for them. The prerecorded format meant I could work the show around my life, which is something DJs have never been able to do! It was also a great place to share new music and see reactions. The community have been really supportive, liking/sharing my posts on Twitter so that’s helping get my music out there. My mailing list also grew in size. All very helpful. I’ve also done some collaboration with my fellow runner up GucciToe. I have since been back on a number of occasions. For example, I did the music for the community fashion show run by MetaParty on Tuesday night. On being paid, I was paid every penny. The prize money was put on hold but I have been paid that too now. These are all very positive outcomes!
Thank you for trying out Decentraland! Thank you for performing also. What was your thoughts? Would you be back? [quote="mrbigmouthbeats, post:88, topic:15361"] One of the things that seems to be coming up is about bringing big acts into the metaverse. This feels to me like an unrealistic expectation. [/quote] He created that expectation. That was his words. [quote="mrbigmouthbeats, post:88, topic:15361"] The grant being paused was a real shame. Not because I had won something and was waiting to be paid but because it creates nervousness about whether it is safe to put in the time as you may not get paid. Big acts will want security in their payment and this kind of thing will make them more nervous [/quote] So he didn't pay you? Where did the first $60k funds go to? 
Hey everyone, I don't profess to fully understand all of this but I did want to share my experience as it does not marry up with the criticism levelled in this forum. I'm Dan. My DJ name is Mr. Big Mouth - On and off over the last 15 years I have been a professional DJ & Music Producer. I have also run loads of club nights and events over that time. I took part in Beat Trekkers and came 2nd. My experience was that this event was transparently run by the Metatrekkers folks and effort was made to bring in as many new people as possible. I had never been in the metaverse before. I was brought into the whole thing through MetaTrekkers social media campaign. I was tagged in a post on Twitter and Chris reached out to me to see if I would like to take part. We chatted on Twitter and then on a Discord call. He was straight forward, told me what I needed to do to take part and we got started. I really loved how it was a community voting system. But also, I appreciated that people seemed to vote based on what they thought was best, rather than just on who they knew - they must have, or I would never have got anywhere as a complete newbie to this world. I was paid for taking part, in line with what they had promised, on the days they said they would, via the Blockchain. In addition, I also made a number of other connections, which has meant I have been able to make some additional money through other events in the metaverse. Before meeting Chris and the Metatrekkers team, I had no idea there was an audience and an opportunity to be had here! One of the things that seems to be coming up is about bringing big acts into the metaverse. This feels to me like an unrealistic expectation. Bigger acts take time. They will need to recognise the Beat Trekkers competition name and see value in taking part - bear in mind that competing at the highest level can take hundreds of hours planning and practice across the whole competition. I suspect that the DMC and IDA championships were quiet in their first few years and they were running in world that big name DJs are used to working in. Bigger acts look for more than just money. Their agents will be asking about the whole set up, the exposure, etc. They are inundated with opportunities so are often choosing 'bigger' gigs because they offer both money and exposure. You need to run a few of these for the Beat Trekkers brand to give these guys the additional incentive. In the interim, you are giving an opportunity to the up and coming acts to break through in a new medium. Very cool. Running another Beat Trekkers this year and future years would widen the community of DJs involved, more of them mentioning it to their professional friends and eventually, after another year or so, you'd start to see a broader set of big names appearing to compete. The grant being paused was a real shame. Not because I had won something and was waiting to be paid but because it creates nervousness about whether it is safe to put in the time as you may not get paid. Big acts will want security in their payment and this kind of thing will make them more nervous During this time, Chris at MT was brilliant. He took the whole thing seriously. He could have just said 'oh well' but he didn't. He took ownership. He fought, he provided all the right stuff, he communicated with me about what was going on. Honestly, if he was the shifty chap that some of these posts are making out, he wouldn't have done that at all - he'd have had the perfect excuse to shift the blame. I'd love to take part in future competitions and will gladly play shows for Chris, MT and any associated parties. This is because I trust they put in the time and effort to make these things a success. Thanks, Dan (Mr. Big Mouth)
Two months go by and NOT 1 word out of Chris MT. Remember everyone for him to attend your event, he needs to be paid because otherwise you will never see him there. Two months no money = No Chris. Sounds like a leech, if there's no blood, then the leech moves to another victim.
[quote="Existential14, post:85, topic:15361"] GSS is not clarifying whether they verified the funds were spent correctly. [/quote] Maybe that's your answer right there. Most other projects this wasn't an issue. Ask Chris, I am sure he will blame GSS before giving you a report of what he paid everyone. [quote="AaronLeupp, post:84, topic:15361"] Beyond tired of hearing about this. Innocent until proven guilty. To Kill a Mockingbird. [/quote] That's never the case with financial grants in real life or anywhere. In real life you have to keep in touch with the grant givers. He has to provide the evidence in his updates which he has failed to do. This was always the way. It's not a criminal trial. [quote="Existential14, post:85, topic:15361"] I actually assisted one of the DJs not long ago in bridging from ETH to POLYGON and explaining the difference. 2 others had their wallets drained. No one is an expert at Web 3. [/quote] Thank you! But in reality shouldn't have been Chris doing that to onboard him. He basically said web3 didn't exist without him. The way Chris still talks about Ethereum shows his incompetence in the space. Let's face the facts, CHRIS doesn't understand Web3. [quote="Existential14, post:85, topic:15361"] So much speculation and no evidence. Don’t come back to my comments unless you have that evidence. We could go into speculation on to the motives a couple people have to see this event fail and how it did nothing to boost the community or Decentraland. Think about your true reasons behind your actions. I know mine have all been for the betterment of Decentraland. [/quote] Well I have more than proven Chris deceives others for money. He is NOT a Doctor. He paid the DJs different amounts for a fair competition. There's way more shady shit he is done. Chris avoiding every single question in regards to evidence is evidence alone. This is not a criminal trial. He is being paid money, for his grant to continue, he needs to provide that evidence to the public and he knows he can't because I am assuming he misused the funds. Prove me wrong. [quote="Existential14, post:85, topic:15361"] This is all substantive. While this decision is backed by circumstantial evidence, I do believe due process is important. Can you point me in the direction of where I can find these procedures? Id say this applies to this case as well. Thank you. [/quote] I need to see the context here, can you point this out to me? Because I do agree with this, however the procedures here are in place. You have to provide monthly updates. He has lied on one of them. I pointed that out. Forget about him lying on an update already?
I think everyone can agree on one thing, the GSS is not clarifying whether they verified the funds were spent correctly. From what I read it would seem so, but does not state it clearly. Why is that? I've asked several times now. Others have asked as well. 2 people continue to state that it has not been proven yet provide no proof themselves and no one has come forward to say they did not receive compensation. WTF? It's a simple question. Were the venues, entertainers and others involved paid? And no @Tudamoon, just because this was a web 3 event does not mean all are well versed in Web 3. I actually assisted one of the DJs not long ago in bridging from ETH to POLYGON and explaining the difference. 2 others had their wallets drained. No one is an expert at Web 3. So much speculation and no evidence. Don't come back to my comments unless you have that evidence. We could go into speculation on to the motives a couple people have to see this event fail and how it did nothing to boost the community or Decentraland. Think about your true reasons behind your actions. I know mine have all been for the betterment of Decentraland. So one last time, @Zino do you have what was needed to show the funds went where they were supposed to go and is that information available some where? I don't think MT should have dig it up for everyone who asks but should be in a location for someone to check for themselves. And one last thing @tudamoon when I ask for the procedures and standards I was only asking for the same thing you did in another instance: [ Tudamoon ](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/Tudamoon) 2 months ago This is all substantive. While this decision is backed by circumstantial evidence, I do believe due process is important. Can you point me in the direction of where I can find these procedures? Id say this applies to this case as well. Thank you.
Beyond tired of hearing about this. Innocent until proven guilty. To Kill a Mockingbird. MetaTrekkers pitched this grant proposal, outlined everything and it got debated then voted on then passed. No evidence has been shown they have not been not following on their promises on what they outlined and in fact it has continued to be the opposite. Turn it back on or bring forth evidence. Simple.
Can you @ me in post breaking down how the already released $60k was spent? I cant find it.
Seems like a lot of stuffs happening there. Some of the responses here are particularly concerning especially when i saw Yararasita encouraging MT to request for a new grant for their second series and that the GSS seemingly planned to revoke the grant which was already passed. I would be keen to know what are the challenges the GSS team is currently facing to uphold and abide the contract? My understanding is, the questions raised by the GSS and some members of the community have been responded by MT accordingly. There was even a screenshot shared by MT that shows Zino's acknowledging the fact that MT did pay and performed everything. There are a number of comments here that went off tangent and accusing MT as a scammer however, most of what i've seen were claims and speculations. I sincerely hope that part of the decision making process by GSS did not include the accusations without evidence and that GSS remains objective and non-bias towards MT. IMO, i do not think MT should request for a new grant as the first and official one was voted fair and square. If the GSS believe they had made a mistake in the proposal reviewing process, it should be done after the execution of the voted proposal not in between. This sets a very bad precedent and may lead to the community thinking this was made through a centralized decision ignoring the decision made by the community that voted yes to the proposal in question. In other words, this is a matter of principle. So to the GSS, if you are reading this: Did MT provided you the information that you need given the need for clarity? If yes, what is the issue of reinstating the grant? If no, then what else do you need from MT in order for you to reinstate the grant? Disclaimer: I do not know MT in person and I have also heard people accusing him of scams but i havent seen any evidence to support those claims. I'm approaching this topic as a matter of principle. From what i've been reading, MT proposed, the proposal got the votes (99% voted yes), the period to ask questions, discussed and the GSS to review were provided during the voting period. MT did his thing, questions were raised and MT responded accordingly.. so what else MT needs to do to satisfy GSS's criteria in order to act based on what's voted in the proposal? @yararasita @Zino
[quote="dogman, post:80, topic:15361"] 'It’s understandable that convincing someone to pay on-chain can be challenging." is ridiculous when you are receiving the grant on chain [/quote] Yeah and the fact many of the users are in web3 already such as most of the DJs and most of the Venues. Why couldn't they be paid on chain? Is it because they were paid different amounts due to favoritism? Like some DJs were paid more than others to battle one time from what I understand. If it was a fair competition why are people getting paid different amounts?
can you name said artists? We've looked at the numbers on both social media and parcel activity and saying they've generated a great deal of interest is a fallacy. (some MT beatrekkers events had less than 25 people) Also if the main goal of the proposal is to onboard why would you choose to not educate them on chain transactions. Doing transactions on chain PROVIDES **TRANSPARENCY** again out of the ~$60k only a small % is accounted for. Even when questioned we still have yet to see where that money went bc it was withdrawn through CEXs. 'It’s understandable that convincing someone to pay on-chain can be challenging." is ridiculous when you are receiving the grant on chain
> So much talking in circles for no reason. This grant was approved to onboard artists and users into decentraland. Without a doubt @MetaTrekkers has abused the grant system for personal gain. As previously covered the only 2 artists onboarded have a personal connection to chris the founder. There are several other abuses. @MetaTrekkers said themselves this would be a 1 time grant but before the grant was even 2 months in chris requested a second grant for $240k @Murphjestic @Reyean @Seanny Can you explain how this sets a dangerous present? It's understandable that convincing someone to pay on-chain can be challenging. However, there is nothing inherently wrong with conducting transactions in fiat currency. Additionally, it's not always necessary to limit oneself to a single grant; sometimes, there may be a desire to fund multiple projects. As for @MetaTrekkers' criticism of @MetaTrekkers On boarded, it's worth noting that they have successfully attracted many artists and users to the platform, which has generated a great deal of interest in DCL among people in various communities. If one were to take a closer look at the positive impact that @MetaTrekkers On boarded has had in these spaces, it may change their opinion on the matter.
I strongly disagree with the recommendation to revoke the BeatTrekkers grant. As a supporter of the project, I believe that they have been transparent and accountable in their actions, and they have made significant efforts to address the concerns raised in the previous report. In my opinion, BeatTrekkers are a reliable and committed team that has shown great dedication to their project. They have clarified the scope of their proposal, explained the allocation of funds, and addressed any confusion or ambiguity in their language. They have also acknowledged their mistakes and taken steps to rectify them, such as paying venue partners fairly and improving their communication. Moreover, I think that revoking the grant would be unfair and could harm BeatTrekkers' credibility in the future. It could also discourage other grant applicants from proposing innovative ideas and taking risks, knowing that their proposals could be revoked at any time. As for the side effects of proposing for another grant when this one is getting revoked, I believe that it could be challenging to regain the trust of the DAO Committee and the community. It could also affect the grantee's reputation and credibility, as they may be seen as unreliable or untrustworthy. Therefore, I urge the DAO Committee to reconsider their decision and continue supporting the BeatTrekkers project. Let us give them the opportunity to continue building their platform and collaborating with the music industry in Decentraland.
So much talking in circles for no reason. This grant was approved to onboard artists and users into decentraland. Without a doubt @MetaTrekkers has abused the grant system for personal gain. As previously covered the only 2 artists onboarded have a personal connection to chris the founder. There are several other abuses. @MetaTrekkers said themselves this would be a 1 time grant but before the grant was even 2 months in chris requested a second grant for $240k @Murphjestic @Reyean @Seanny Can you explain how this sets a dangerous present? The GSS was created to make sure grantees are executing their grants and MT failed to do so. I thought the point of vesting contracts was to not give the grantee the entire sum at once to have some accountability. What do you suggest should happen when a grantee is trying to exploit the system for personal gain. Over $50k of this grant has already been paid out and despite the back and forth only a small percentage of that has been accounted for (the large majority transferred out thru CEX's) How can anyone argue MT operated with transparency when they chose to handle payments with fiat off chain? If the point of the grant is to onboard people you would think they would educate users on the blockchain rather than removing the funds and paying in fiat (to avoid transparency). how can anyone say there is no misuse of funds when only a few thousand out of $60k have been accounted for?
It is concerning to witness how the questioning and false accusations directed at BeatTrekkers project have raised doubts in the grant's committee, which jeopardized the project’s grant funds. MetaTrekker's founder, Chris, has been the target of discriminatory comments and bullying by individuals trying to undermine the project’s grant from the beginning. Chris and his team have worked tirelessly on BeatTrekkers 1, but their efforts have been overlooked, and their grant funds have been revoked unjustly. I was first introduced to MetaTrekkers through a DCL performance I did in 2022, which was streamed in their DCL venue. Chris and his team were welcoming and supportive from the start. I kept an eye on the upcoming MetaTrekkers NFTs, which offered access to their DCL parcel and support for hosting events as a utility. Since 2021, I have organized art exhibitions and events in DCL under NFTianguis and NFTribu on different hosting venues so this utility was something I saw the value in. On 11/03/22, Chris and his whole MetaTrekkers team fulfilled their NFT’s utility and hosted our Day of the Death event. They professionally handled live streaming, showcased our wearables in their land's dressing room, created a gallery for our NFT drop, created the DCL event, and helped us promote it to ensure its success. From a MT NFT holder standpoint and as a Decentraland user, the project is not a scam, but it has created value for DCL and the creative community, which has been overshadowed by unfounded speculations aimed at sabotaging it from the beginning. I had the privilege of participating in the BeatTrekkers 1 event as a special performer for the "pre" and "post" shows. It is worth noting that I received full compensation in a timely manner, and the payment was transparently recorded on the Blockchain in three installments. It was made clear to me from the outset that special performers' pay rate would not be on par with that of the competing DJs, as special performers roles were specifically tailored for the before and after performances. Chris was transparent about this fact, and I fully understood and accepted these terms. I am proud to have been included in BeatTrekker's Yahoo article alongside all of the DJs and presenters involved in the project. It was noteworthy that Chris was keen to include all performers, including special performers and competing DJs, in the article. Even those who had previously attacked him were highlighted. This was a demonstration of his exceptional character and dedication to highlighting the talent, venues, and presenters involved in the project, regardless of any past conflicts. Regarding the grant's revocation, the GSS did not offer a clear charge or reason to close the grant funds. Moreover, there is a need to investigate discrimination towards MetaTrekkers' founder, who is of African-American descent. We must have anti-discriminatory practices or policies in place within DCL, GSS, or during the process governing the release, pause, or stop of grant fundings. As a member of a minority group, I feel compelled to stand up for Chris and any other minority groups who can see how racist moves have sabotaged this project's grant from the start. It is discouraging for minorities to come to DCL, bring their hard work, swag, communities, and then be treated unfairly. On behalf of Decentralanders, I apologize to MetaTrekkers for the way they have been treated and for the injustice of having their grant revoked for no concrete reason. Metatrekkers provided abundant information and records when being attacked with biased, defamatory, discriminatory, and highly speculative statements. However, a loud group of people, for whatever reason (discrimination, jealousy, racism, etc.), brought up false "concerns" and "claims" to the grant committee. The Committee listened and believed these loud claims, which is unacceptable. Saying, "go apply for another grant" is not sufficient, as it still sets the precedent of defunding an African-American founded project. BeatTrekkers was a successful event series, and no one can take that away from MetaTrekkers. The project should be recognized for creating a DJ Battle Series that was professionally managed, offered a large spectrum of electronic music genres and styles, with live streams and great turnouts. The vision to unite multiple venues, DJs, and artists IS the value that is overlooked and misunderstood. In conclusion, we need to reinstate this grant because MT has not stolen any money, and they have delivered a great event series to the community. These should be the only metrics when factoring a decision. I am concerned that in this particular instance, discriminatory and racist behaviors have been demonstrated to have a significant and damaging impact on the MetaTrekkers project. It is important to note that MT is led by a group of diligent and ethical individuals who have worked tirelessly to advance their cause. However, some individuals have exhibited hostility towards MT's success, particularly since it was founded by a person of color and comments have been made towards the country of origin of MT founder. Despite the fact that MT has garnered attention from reputable sources such as Yahoo, the project's funding has been rescinded due to unfounded allegations and baseless claims of financial impropriety. Therefore, I urge for a greater level of transparency and clarity in relation to the decision-making process. Furthermore, I strongly encourage the adoption of measures to safeguard minority groups and promote anti-discriminatory policies within the grant procedures. Finally, I call on the reinstatement of MT's grant, given the success of their BeatTrekkers event series and the lack of evidence supporting the allegations against them. @yemel, @HPrivakos kindly let us know what the next steps are regarding the concerns and questions brought up by those who want to see this grant being reinstated. Thank you.
Could one of you @Zino @HPrivakos @yemel please confirm that all the funds have been verified as to going where they have been stated. It continues to be an area of uncertainty for several and this question has been dodged by all of you obviously based on others asking and 1 in particular continuing to say that the funds have not been confirmed. My understanding from Metatrekkers and what you have stated @Zino is that the documentation needed to prove that has been given to you and this should put that to rest. That being the case, you still have need to clarify why there will be a pause as I still see no justification as to this grant being paused and other grants that are questionable (the Skank Fest Comedy) are being shown leniency and allowed to deviate from their roadmap and have yet to prove anything. Thank you @BioMETA for bringing this information up. I remember you telling me those exact things in confidence. I too have experienced some bad character behavior from certain individuals throughout this conflict and it's real shame and blight on Decentraland. This has not been a community coming together to resolve conflict in anyway. I hope this can only bring about some positive change and growth.
Hey to everyone here !! MetaTrekkers gave us an opportunity to show at Metaverse what we do best with our music and i will be Thankfull about it !! Also they paid us all funds since the beginning !! Thanks ! Steve
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