# Lil Esports Intern - Summer 2025 **Title**: Lil Esports Intern **Proposer**: Chompix **Duration**: May 2025 – July 2025 **Total Budget**: 1.52 sETH ![Nouns GG Event Banner](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJ-qCTyglx.png) ## TL;DR Chompix seeks funding to serve as the Lil Esports Intern for Lil Nouns DAO from May to July 2025, organizing Dota 2 tournaments (GEMS Series: Southeast Asia and NADCL Season 8) and a Super Smash Bros. Melee activation (Tipped Off 16). Requesting 0.52 sETH and $1,750 USDC (rounded up to 1 sETH in the ask, converted based on price average at funding time), Chompix will promote Lil Nouns’ brand, empower women in esports, and engage communities in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and the fighting game scene, leveraging experience from the Octaexon League, NADCL, and Nounish Cup #002. If sETH value increases, Chompix keeps excess funds; if it decreases, Chompix covers shortfalls, including gas fees. Significant sETH price increases may be assessed as a tip based on deliverables. ## Overview Chompix will serve as the Lil Esports Intern for Lil Nouns DAO during summer 2025, organizing tournaments, managing a Lil Nouns-branded Dota 2 team, and activating community events to enhance visibility and foster inclusivity. The GEMS Series: Southeast Asia will spotlight female Dota 2 talent. Chompix’s track record includes the Chompix Shop Championship, Octaexon League, Nounish Cup #002, and NADCL involvement, demonstrating expertise in grassroots esports. ## Objectives 1. **Promote Lil Nouns DAO**: Boost brand visibility via tournaments, streaming, and activations. 2. **Empower Women in Esports**: Platform female Dota 2 players through GEMS Series. 3. **Build Lil Esports**: Establish a competitive Dota 2 team for NADCL Season 8. 4. **Engage Communities**: Foster inclusive participation in Southeast Asia, Americas, and fighting game scene. ## About Chompix Chompix is a Dota 2 tournament organizer with impact across South America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, known for accessible, community-driven events that empower emerging talent and underrepresented groups. ![chompix news resized](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rJjnCtrxgx.png) *April 2025: Chompix at ESL One Raleigh - [abc11](https://abc11.com/post/gamers-compete-esl-tournament-nc-raleigh-2025-esports-us-decade-other-countries-malaysia-thailand-germany-sweden/16157917/)* ## Scope of Work ### Compensation - **GEMS Series Admin Fees**: 0.03 sETH for initial tournament setup; 0.02 sETH per event (12 events, 0.24 sETH); total 0.27 sETH. - **Tipped Off 16 Content Creation**: 0.05 sETH per vlog (3 vlogs, 0.15 sETH); 0.02 sETH per reel (5 reels, 0.10 sETH). - **Total**: 0.52 sETH. ### May – June: GEMS Series: Southeast Asia ![GEMS League Invites](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkMkBsp5Jx.png) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Southeast Asia, Asia, Oceania - **Description**: Weekly $50 USDC Dota 2 tournaments (12 events, $600 USDC stipend), capped at 16 teams per event, expecting 3–4 top teams ([GEMS League: Asia Oceania](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/User:Chompix/draftxyz/GEMS_League/1/Asia_Oceania)). Prioritizes women’s participation. - **Requirements**: Two players per team stream with Lil Nouns branding; automated bot ensures X follow and Discord join. - **Execution**: Chompix oversees logistics; community handles streaming. Events recorded on user space ([GEMS Series 2 SEA](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/User:Chompix/GEMS_Series/2/Southeast_Asia)) with participant tracking. - **Importance**: Empowers female players, engages Southeast Asia’s Dota 2 community, fosters inclusivity. - **Budget**: $600 USDC ### May: Lil Nouns Esports Dota 2 Team at NADCL Season 8 ![nadcl banner](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ry52fxeele.png) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Americas - **Description**: Fund a team slot in NADCL Season 8 ($500 USDC), a Tier 4 tournament with up to 8 teams. - **Team Management**: Lil Noun #8212 (Imposter) is the ideal manager due to their expertise in leveraging performance data from [Aghanims Fantasy](https://aghanimsfantasy.com/) to recruit top players, ensuring a competitive roster. Imposter will handle all taxable earnings responsibilities, including tips, and plans to use post-tax earnings to purchase Lil Nouns NFTs to deepen their commitment to the DAO. If the team wins, Imposter will receive and store the Championship Ring until a suitable location is found for Lil Nouns properties. - **Expected Outcomes**: Potential 25% prize pool share ($250–$1,000 USDC); Championship Ring to treasury if team wins. - **Budget**: $500 USDC ### June: Tipped Off 16 Activation ![Tipped Off](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJJFzCyxxg.jpg) - **Game**: Super Smash Bros. Melee - **Description**: Promote Lil Nouns via physical activations and content creation. - **Activities**: - Raffle 6 Nouns.GG T-shirts ($150 USDC). - Create 3 vlogs and 5 short videos (30–60 seconds) interviewing attendees. - **Travel**: Chompix covers expenses via Chompix.GG. - **Importance**: Engages Smash community, highlights female players, amplifies Lil Nouns’ ethos. - **Budget**: $150 USDC ### July: NADCL Season 9 (Continued) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Americas - **Description**: Continue funding NADCL Season 8 team slot ($500 USDC). - **Expected Outcomes**: Same as May. - **Budget**: $500 USDC ## Total Budget Breakdown | Month | Item | stETH | USDC | |-------|------|------|------| | May | GEMS Series Admin Fees | 0.27 | - | | May | GEMS Series: SEA | - | $600 | | May | NADCL Season 8 | - | $500 | | June | Tipped Off 16 Activation | - | $150 | | June | Tipped Off 16 Content Creation | 0.25 | - | | July | NADCL Season 9 | - | $500 | | **Total** | | **0.52** | **$1,750** | **Note**: Requesting $1,750 USDC, rounded up to 1 sETH in the ask, converted based on volatility. If sETH value increases, Chompix keeps excess funds; if it decreases, Chompix covers shortfalls, including gas fees. Significant sETH price increases may be assessed as a tip based on deliverables. ## Deliverables 0. **Lil Noc**: Explain meme during stream. 1. **GEMS Series**: Weekly Dota 2 tournaments, 3–4 top teams, Lil Nouns branding. 2. **NADCL Season 8**: Competitive Dota 2 team with live coverage. 3. **Tipped Off 16**: T-shirt raffle, 3 vlogs, 5 reels for FGC promotion. 4. **Community Growth**: Boost Lil Nouns visibility on X, Discord, esports platforms. ## Why Chompix? ![Nounish Cup](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/S1LVm0kexl.png) Chompix’s expertise includes Octaexon League, Nounish Cup, and NADCL involvement, empowering talent across South America, North America, and Southeast Asia, with a focus on women’s advocacy through GEMS initiatives. ## Term Concludes July 2025, with all deliverables completed. ## Contact Reach Chompix via Lil Nouns Discord or X. **GG 🫡 Let’s bring Lil Nouns to the Dota2 esports stage!** ![Lil Chompix vs. lil nouns reduced](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BktUAEegxl.png) ------------------------------- # Lil Esports Intern - Summer 2025 **Title**: Lil Esports Intern **Proposer**: [Chompix](https://x.com/ChompixGaming) **Duration**: May 2025 – July 2025 **Total Budget**: 1.52 stETH ![Nouns GG Event Banner](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJ-qCTyglx.png) ## TL;DR Chompix seeks funding to serve as the Lil Esports Intern for Lil Nouns DAO from May to July 2025, organizing Dota 2 tournaments (GEMS Series: Southeast Asia and NADCL Season 8) and a Super Smash Bros. Melee activation (Tipped Off 16). Requesting 0.52 stETH and $1,750 USDC (rounded up to 1 stETH in the ask for volatility), Chompix will promote Lil Nouns' brand, empower women in esports, and engage communities in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and the fighting game scene, leveraging experience from the [Octaexon League](https://escharts.com/tournaments/dota2/octaexon-league-season-4), [The Function](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/The_Function/2), [NADCL S6](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/North_American_Dota_Challengers_League/Season_6/Division_1), [GEMS Women Circuit](https://escharts.com/tournaments/dota2/gems-women-circuit-20232024-tour-1-dota2), and [Nounish Cup #002](https://hackmd.io/@Chompix/ryovy0wKJx). Note: If stETH value increases, Chompix keeps excess funds; if it decreases, Chompix covers shortfalls, including gas fees. Significant stETH price increases may be assessed as a tip based on deliverables. ## Overview Chompix will serve as the Lil Esports Intern for Lil Nouns DAO during the summer of 2025, organizing tournaments, managing a Lil Nouns-branded Dota 2 team, and activating community events to enhance visibility and foster inclusivity. The [GEMS Series: Southeast Asia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/GEMS_League/1/Asia_Oceania) will spotlight female Dota 2 talent. Chompix's track record includes the [Chompix Shop Championship](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Chompix_Shop_Championship/Americas/1), [Octaexon League](https://escharts.com/tournaments/dota2/octaexon-league-season-4), [Nounish Cup #002](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Nounish_Cup/2), and [NADCL](https://x.com/NADotaEsports) involvement, demonstrating expertise in grassroots esports. ## Objectives 1. **Promote Lil Nouns DAO**: Boost brand visibility via tournaments, streaming, and activations. 2. **Empower Women in Esports**: Showcase Dota 2 players through the GEMS Series. 3. **Build Lil Esports**: Establish a competitive Dota 2 team for NADCL Season 8 and Season 9. 4. **Engage Communities**: Foster participation in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and the Smash Melee scene. ## About Chompix Chompix is a Dota 2 [tournament organizer](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/User:Chompix/Chompix_Gaming) with an impact across South America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. It is known for accessible, community-driven events that empower emerging talent and underrepresented groups. ![chompix news resized](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rJjnCtrxgx.png) *April 2025: Chompix at ESL One Raleigh - [abc11](https://abc11.com/post/gamers-compete-esl-tournament-nc-raleigh-2025-esports-us-decade-other-countries-malaysia-thailand-germany-sweden/16157917/)* ## Scope of Work ### Compensation - **GEMS Series Admin Fees**: 0.03 stETH for initial tournament setup; 0.02 stETH per event (12 events, 0.24 stETH); total 0.27 stETH. - [Tipped Off 16](https://nouns.gg/events/tipped-off-16) **Content Creation**: 0.05 stETH per vlog (3 vlogs, 0.15 stETH); 0.02 stETH per reel (5 reels, 0.10 stETH). - **Total**: 0.52 stETH. ### May – June: GEMS Series: Southeast Asia ![GEMS League Invites](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkMkBsp5Jx.png) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Southeast Asia, Asia, Oceania - **Description**: Weekly $50 USDC Dota 2 tournaments (12 events, $600 USDC stipend), capped at 16 women teams per event, expecting 3–4 top teams ([GEMS League: Asia Oceania](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/User:Chompix/draftxyz/GEMS_League/1/Asia_Oceania)). - **Requirements**: Two players per team stream with Lil Nouns branding; automated bot ensures X follows and Discord joins. - **Execution:** Chompix oversees logistics; the community handles streaming. Events are recorded on user space ([GEMS Series 2 SEA](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/User:Chompix/GEMS_Series/2/Southeast_Asia)) with participant tracking. - **Importance**: Empowers female players, engages Southeast Asia's Dota 2 community, and fosters inclusivity. - **Budget**: $600 USDC ### May: Lil Nouns Esports Dota 2 Team at NADCL Season 8 ![nadcl banner](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ry52fxeele.png) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Americas - **Description**: Fund a team slot in NADCL Season 8 ($500 USDC), a Tier 4 tournament with up to 8 teams. - **Team Management**: [Lil Noun #8212](https://lilnouns.wtf/lilnoun/8212) (Imposter) is the ideal manager due to their expertise in leveraging performance data from [Aghanims Fantasy](https://aghanimsfantasy.com/) to recruit top players and ensure a competitive roster. Imposter will handle all taxable earnings responsibilities, including tips and plans to use post-tax earnings to purchase Lil Nouns NFTs to deepen their commitment to the DAO. If the team wins, Imposter will receive and store the championship ring until a suitable location for the properties of Lil Nouns is found. - **Expected Outcomes**: Potential 25% prize pool share ($250–$1,000 USDC); Championship Ring to the treasury if the team wins. - **Budget**: $500 USDC ### June: Tipped Off 16 Activation ![Tipped Off](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJJFzCyxxg.jpg) - **Game**: Super Smash Bros. Melee - **Description**: Promote Lil Nouns via physical [activations](https://nouns.gg/events/chompix-esl-raleigh) and content creation. - **Activities**: - Raffle 6 Nouns.GG T-shirts ($150 USDC). - Create three [vlogs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klZdVfFHWkM&list=PLVeWwNSBqj9Y12KdIPma0o19PBaUVgxXz) and five short videos (30–60 seconds) interviewing attendees. - **Travel**: Chompix covers expenses via Chompix.GG. - **Importance**: Engages Smash community, highlights attendees players, and amplifies Lil Nouns' ethos. - **Budget**: $150 USDC ### July: NADCL Season 9 (Continued) ![nadcl banner](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ry52fxeele.png) - **Game**: Dota 2 - **Region**: Americas - **Description**: Continue funding NADCL Season 8 team slot ($500 USDC). - **Expected Outcomes**: Same as May. - **Budget**: $500 USDC ## Total Budget Breakdown | Month | Item | stETH | USDC | | ----- | ------------------------------ | ----- | ------ | | May | GEMS Series Admin Fees | 0.27 | - | | May | GEMS Series: SEA | - | $600 | | May | NADCL Season 8 | - | $500 | | June | Tipped Off 16 Activation | - | $150 | | June | Tipped Off 16 Content Creation | 0.25 | - | | July | NADCL Season 9 | - | $500 | | Total | | 0.52 | $1,750 | **Note**: Requesting $1,750 USDC, rounded up to 1 stETH in the ask, converted based on volatility. If stETH value increases, Chompix keeps excess funds; if it decreases, Chompix covers shortfalls, including gas fees. Significant stETH price increases may be assessed as a tip based on deliverables. ## Deliverables 1. **Lil Noc**: Explain meme during one reel. 2. **GEMS Series**: Weekly Dota 2 tournaments, 3–4 top teams, Lil Nouns branding. 3. **NADCL Season 8 and Season 9**: Competitive Dota 2 team with live coverage. 4. **Tipped Off 16**: T-shirt raffle, three vlogs, five reels for FGC promotion. 5. **Community Growth**: Boost Lil Noun's visibility on X, Discord, and esports platforms. ## Why Chompix? ![Nounish Cup](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/S1LVm0kexl.png) Chompix's expertise includes involvement in the Octaexon League, Nounish Cup, and NADCL. It empowers talent across South America, North America, and Southeast Asia, focusing on women's advocacy through GEMS initiatives. ## Term It ends in July 2025, with all tasks finished. ## Contact Reach Chompix via [Lil Nouns Discord](https://discord.gg/xjARUcB3tJ) public channel. **GG** 🫡 **Let’s bring Lil Nouns to the Dota2 esports stage!** ![Lil Chompix vs. lil nouns reduced](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BktUAEegxl.png)