🐦⬛Raven Message
Raven Message is an innovative platform where users can solicit funding by announcing their projects, dreams, or needs to a broad community.
A Raven Message is the official project submission form in the Project Merlin DAO. It is the first step for any startup to introduce their idea, collect community donations, and get selected for DAO funding.
By submitting a Raven Message, founders can:
Present their project, mission, and roadmap to the community
Collect voluntary donations from supporters for 30 days
Enter the DAO voting process for a $25,000 grant package (MRLN tokens + service credits)
Why is it important? (Benefits)
For Startups:
Visibility: Your project becomes visible to the entire Project Merlin ecosystem and beyond.
Funding: Collect donations for 30 days directly from the community—no intermediaries.
Grant Opportunity: After the donation phase, your project can join up to 3 DAO proposal cycles (Camelot) for a chance to win $25,000 in value.
Cross-chain Support: Donations can come from multiple blockchains thanks to the Custodial Wallet system.
For the Community:
Early Access: Discover and support startups at an early stage.
Engagement: Vote on which projects deserve DAO funding.
Rewards: Earn Vote2Earn points when participating in proposal voting.
How it works – Step by step
Prepare Your Proposal
Define your project name, mission, goals, roadmap, and funding target in USDC value.
Add visuals, team details, and other supporting materials to build trust.
Submit Your Raven Message
Go to the Project Merlin platform and fill out the Raven Message form.
Pay the submission fee in MRLN tokens (see “What does it cost?” below).
30-Day Donation Period
Your project will be live for 30 days.
Community members can donate in MRLN tokens via their Custodial Wallets.
If your funding goal is reached, donations become claimable after the campaign ends.
If the goal is not met, donations are refundable to supporters.
DAO Proposal Stage
After the donation phase, your project automatically enters the Camelot Proposal pre-selection process.
You have up to 3 opportunities (cycles) to be selected.
Selection is based on community voting in both shortlist and final proposal rounds.
Grant Award
If selected, you receive $25,000 in value:
$10,000 worth of MRLN tokens (claimable)
$15,000 in service credits (non-withdrawable) to use on Freelify, Taskium, and Funddex.
What does it cost?
Submitting a Raven Message requires a submission fee in MRLN tokens equal to 100 USDC in value. This fee:
Helps filter out spam submissions
Supports the DAO Treasury
Keeps the process sustainable for the community
What happens after submission?
Your project becomes visible to the community for 30 days.
You can collect donations, gain visibility, and build early support.
Even if you do not win in your first Camelot Proposal attempt, you can join two more cycles (maximum of three in total).
Each cycle gives you a new chance to secure the $25,000 DAO grant package.
💡 In summary: A Raven Message is more than an application—it’s your entry ticket into the Project Merlin ecosystem, giving you funding opportunities, visibility, and community backing in a fully transparent, decentralized process.
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