Happy Goat Web3 Lite Paper
Mission
- Build a creative wonderland that sits on top of a regenerative farm that supports artists and creators of all different backgrounds, the Happy Goat community, and the greater web3 community at large
- Create a new, better nonprofit model using web3 technology as a backbone
- replace traditional donations with:
- NFTs that provide value as art, as utility (access), and that give ownership (DAO)
- simple donations via ETH and alternate cryptocurrencies
- Introduce people to philanthropy via creativity, art, and experiences that bring awareness and affect change to the climate crisis and food justice without being preachy
Genesis NFT Project
- Pieces of generative art that serve as art and as membership to the entire Happy Goat ecosystem
- collaborations, airdrops, and allow lists for follow up collections
- merch drops
- events, workshops, and parties off-property (NFT NYC, Metaverse Miami, etc)
- regular member days at Happy Goat (starting late Spring / early summer 2022)
- first access to tickets for Happy Goat special events (limited availability)
- token-gated access to reservations at Happy Goat’s resort (TBD)
- governance over certain nonprofit aspects (fund allocation, carbon credits, etc)
The Physical Space
- 2000 acres right by Yosemite National Park in Mariposa, CA
- by car 4.5 hours north of LA, 3 hours east of SF
- property sits next to small, private airport
- Two barns
- 8K sq feet and 6k sq feet
- Larger barn will house creative space, recording studio, multi-use gathering space, etc, for our members and community
- Smaller barn houses animals and farm equipment, small gym
- Resort style pool and cabanas
- Outdoor art exhibition space
- Bridging metaverse and IRL with outdoor installations and sculptures
- Hiking and biking trails and multiple outdoor experience areas
- food forest, rose garden, wellness trail, etc - ideas welcome
- Animal sanctuary
- hosts multiple experiences with animals and is home to our animal rescues
- Glamping resort
- incredibly high-end tents and resort experience
- Culinary center
- private restaurant and culinary experiences overlooking the farm
- Outdoor fun and games
- bocci, pickleball, volleyball, etc..
Genesis Project Financials
- Farm, creative buildout, and year one operating expenses fully funded via private donation
- NFT project funds operating expenses, community activities, and onsite activities
- Separate donations (in eth/btc/usd/etc) go to offsite climate and food projects as voted on or proposed by the NFT holders & team
Membership Access at Happy Goat’s Physical Space
- Community Days These loosely structured gatherings can be single-day or weekend events. They will occur with regularity, have a low level of planning involved, and can combine multiple elements on the farm.
- Special Events These highly structured events occur less frequently and are focused on a specific “thing.” That thing could be something seasonal like a harvest, a launch of something new, a concert, or a longer workshop-style weekend, etc…These events take more planning and attendance may be limited.
- Volunteering A great chance for members to get their hands dirty and contribute to Happy Goat. Volunteering opportunities differ throughout the year and the season, but there’s always plenty of work to be done. Inquire ahead of time so we can give you an idea of what’s currently going on at the farm.
- Reservations Once we have our glamping tents built, members will have access to these as well. This will probably be an additional cost, but discounted, and will also give members early access to book these structures ahead of the general public. These will be a very high-end luxury glamping experience.
NFT Team
Details & Roadmap
- 4,242 piece animated, generative art project
- .086ETH minting cost
- private mint begins mid-May
Early Phase (Q1 & Q2 2022)
- Begin farm buildout
- Launch website
- Launch NFT project (May)
- Enable crypto donations on site
- Ecological outcome monitoring starts on farm (EOV) (May)
- Happy Goat merch, first drop
- First artist collaboration
- Gamification based on NFT elements - not a metaverse game, but gamification of IRL events
- Visual representation of Happy Goat impact (quantitative numbers) and access to project portfolio of what we’ve accomplished together (onsite & offsite impact)
- First IRL event at Happy Goat
Later Phase (Late 2022 & Beyond)
- Farm infrastructure buildout complete (possibly fall 2022, depending on supply chain – construction has already begun)
- Working barn & animal paddocks
- Pool, cabanas, recreation, and wellness areas
- Culinary center and commercial kitchen
- Private residence / lodge
- Dry camping / glamping area
- Farm stand (?)
- Outdoor art gallery / sculpture gardens at Happy Goat (merge IRL & metaverse)
- Once a year member weekend (or multiple) Regen Weekend, Gathering of the Goats
- Creator-in-Residence program
- Merch collaborations