Proposal: musicto Collaborative Playlist Grant Initiative

We perceive Higher as a movement that rises above division, fear, and hate. If hate represents the lowest expression of humanity, then aiming higher is about choosing connection, empathy, and creativity. Inspired by the success of initiatives like /firstdraft, we propose a partnership to embody these ideals through music.

This is more than playlists—it’s about demonstrating how music can elevate us to a higher state of being.

We’re launching the musicto Collaborative Playlist Grant Initiative, a month-long campaign designed to inspire creative collaboration across cultures, nations, and generations. Through this initiative, we will create meaningful connections within the musicto community while introducing a global audience to Higher and the $HIGHER token.

The musicto platform reaches a highly engaged global audience, with tens of thousands of visits each month. Partnering with us presents an opportunity to amplify Higher’s ethos and vision on a trusted, high-traffic platform dedicated to building bridges through creativity.

• Community Impact: Higher’s values will reach a broader, like-minded audience, emphasizing connection, creativity, and collaboration.

• Onboarding: The initiative introduces musicto’s global curators and their networks to wallets, $HIGHER tokens, and the on-chain ecosystem in an accessible, creative way.

• Brand Alignment: Higher’s branding will be embedded in playlists, community activities, and direct engagement, presenting the token and its philosophy to a larger audience that shares its values.

This initiative will not only energize our existing community but also expand awareness of Higher and its mission to inspire the world to aim higher.

To participate in the initiative and be eligible for the grant pool, members of the musicto community will complete two creative challenges during the month-long event:

1. Create a Collaborative Playlist Inspired by Higher Values:

   • Collaborate with at least one other musicto community member from a different culture, nation, or generation.

   • Playlists must include at least 22 tracks and a minimum 300-word reflection on the creation process.

   • Playlist covers will feature Higher branding and link back to the appropriate Higher resources (e.g., websites, Warpcast, etc.).

2. Contribute to the Community "Higher" Playlist:

   • Submit one track that reflects what "Higher" means to them.

   • Include a 50-word reflection explaining their choice.

Bonus Engagement:
We will run a Q&A featuring the Higher community, putting them in the spotlight to connect with musicto’s audience and share their vision directly.

We request 100,000 $HIGHER tokens to fund this initiative. These tokens will reward participants, incentivize collaboration, and deepen engagement between the musicto and Higher communities.

As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, musicto can use Endaoment to receive and distribute funds. This ensures a fully transparent and accountable process, demonstrating the legitimacy of the partnership and the initiative.

By supporting the musicto Collaborative Playlist Grant Initiative, the Higher community has the opportunity to spark a global movement of creativity and connection. Together, we can show the world what it truly means to aim higher.

Let’s make it happen.