Dear Polkadot community!
As the Polkadot ecosystem evolves and expands, the role of innovative projects and platforms becomes increasingly crucial. Amidst this dynamic landscape, we are excited to introduce Apillon’s latest initiative – Polkadot Dapp Marketplace & Ecosystem Growth Acceleration. With this significant stride in our journey, Apillon aims to redefine the Polkadot ecosystem and make it more accessible and inviting for developers and users.
At Apillon, we understand the challenges and opportunities of the evolving Web3 space. We aim to bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized application development, making it a seamless, rewarding experience for everyone involved. We are committed to enhancing the developer experience within the Polkadot ecosystem, catering to both seasoned Web3 developers and those just beginning their journey in this exciting field.
With the introduction of the Polkadot Dapp Marketplace, we aim to revolutionize how dapps are developed, deployed, and utilized. And by promoting Web3 technologies through organic and paid outreach, we seek to foster a thriving community where innovation, collaboration, and growth are the core focus.
About Apillon
Apillon is an innovative application-layer Web3 development platform. It abstracts the complexity of parachains into simplified APIs, SDKs, and no-code solutions, mirroring the development process of Web2. Apillon occupies a unique position in the ecosystem, serving as the primary gateway for both new developers diving into Web3 as well as non-developers seeking no-code solutions like agencies or traditional businesses.
The Proposal
We are dedicated to accelerating the growth and adoption of the Polkadot ecosystem using a two-fold approach:
- Simplifying development with ready-to-use, prebuilt Web3 solutions - Dapp Marketplace
- Promoting the Web3 and Polkadot technologies through organic and paid traffic - Ecosystem Growth Acceleration
Polkadot Dapp Marketplace
Apillon’s Polkadot Dapp Marketplace would initially host five (5) premade, full-stack, open-source Web3 solutions. From there, any developer could deploy their dapp(s), built using Apillon APIs, CLI, or SDK, to the Apillon Dapp Marketplace for public use.
Once a new dapp is reviewed and audited by Apillon, its template would become available on the Apillon platform with one-click deployment, allowing anyone to utilize it and quickly launch their project on the Polkadot network.
The Apillon platform offers ready-to-use Web3 services payable through secure payment processing. Users can pay for used services through subscription plans or single credit payments, which can then be spent on the Apillon platform for select Web3 services or deployment of premade dapps available on the Dapp Marketplace.
Developers who build dapps would be incentivized to list them for public use on the Polkadot Dapp Marketplace thanks to direct reimbursement and credit-sharing business model:
- A developer uses Apillon APIs, Polkadot SDK, and possibly a centralized back-end to code a Web3 solution, e.g., a dapp to execute NFT airdrops on the Polkadot network.
- Once the dapp is finished, they set the pricing for each dapp deployment in the form of Apillon credits and transmit the full-stack dapp solution to the Dapp Marketplace.
- Apillon audits and reviews the proposed solution in exchange for a small amount of credits. If viable, the solution gets listed on the Apillon Dapp Marketplace.
- The dapp can be deployed by anyone in their adapted version in exchange for credits.
- For every deployment, the end user is charged in credits, a part of which is reimbursed to the dapp creator.
- In future upgrades, the payment options would include NCTR, DOT, or other liquid assets.
Let’s say someone is interested in executing an NFT airdrop to a specific list of wallets within the Polkadot ecosystem. Traditionally, they would need to hire a developer to write code that generates the NFTs, stores the metadata, and mints the NFTs to target addresses. With the Dapp Marketplace, they could simply utilize a prebuilt dapp, deploy it with two clicks, and adapt the UI to execute the NFT airdrop.
Such procedural simplicity would directly impact the relevance of the Polkadot network and its underlying parachains in the adoption of Web3 solutions across industries.
Real-world applications
There are several actors that could benefit from Apillon’s Polkadot Dapp Marketplace, including:
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Agencies seeking Web3 solutions
Marketing, digital, and creative agencies could expand their service offerings into the Web3 space by employing prebuilt dapps to deliver cutting-edge solutions to their clients without the steep learning curve linked to blockchain technology. -
Event organizers exploring blockchain applications
Event organizers could access dapps tailored for event management, such as ticketing systems, virtual event platforms, or NFT-based engagement tools, to enhance event experiences through the perks of decentralized technologies. -
Businesses and entrepreneurs
Small to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs could integrate blockchain technology into their operations using blockchain-based applications for supply chain management, customer loyalty programs, or secure transactions. -
Non-technical users interested in Web3
Lay users who are curious about Web3 but lack the programming skills to build dapps from scratch could use the intuitive interface and prebuilt solutions to enter the Web3 ecosystem.
In summary, the value of Apillon’s Polkadot Dapp Marketplace is in democratizing access to blockchain technology, making it more approachable for a wide range of users, especially those from non-technical backgrounds. Its strong focus on simplification, rapid deployment, and bridging the Web2 and Web3 gap are crucial to driving wider adoption of Polkadot-based solutions.
Ecosystem Growth Acceleration
The second part of fostering Polkadot adoption encompasses a comprehensive 9-month growth strategy to educate and promote Web3 technologies and Polkadot parachains in real-world use.
- Extensive Advertising Campaigns: Apillon would continue and expand its current advertising efforts using Google Ads and Twitter Ads. The strategic allocation of the advertising budget would maximize reach and impact based on the region and quality of acquired and converted users. For example, in the United States, the cost per conversion is higher but justifiable due to the quality of the user base.
- SEO-Optimized Content: Apillon’s SEO strategy would continue creating high-quality, informative content that incorporates targeted keywords related to Polkadot, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and dapps. Such content would be designed to rank higher in search results, thereby increasing visibility and attracting more users and developers to the Polkadot ecosystem.
Proposal Summary
Polkadot Dapp Marketplace
- Initial version with five premade, full-stack, open-source Web3 solutions
- Apillon APIs, CLI, or SDK for rapid dapp development and deployment
- One-click deployment of reviewed and audited dapps on the Polkadot network
- Direct developer reimbursement and a credit-sharing business model
- Established payment processing for users for subscription plans or single payments
- Simplicity and efficiency in deploying various Web3 solutions
- Enhanced Polkadot network relevance
Ecosystem Growth Acceleration
- Expansive Google Ads and Twitter Ads campaigns with strategic budget allocation
- High-quality SEO content with keywords related to Polkadot technology and dapps
- Higher search result rankings, increased visibility, greater user and developer influx
Final thoughts
Apillon aims to become a catalyst for change in the Polkadot ecosystem. On the one hand, it simplifies the complexities of blockchain development and, through Dapp Marketplace, makes Web3 solutions more accessible to different audiences, and accelerates the adoption of Polkadot technologies and parachains. On the other hand, it actively promotes the Web3 ecosystem at large through paid and organic outreach, leading to its better understanding and use in the real economy, which ultimately benefits stakeholders at all levels of Web3.
Join us in this exciting journey towards a more inclusive and innovative Web3 future!
