Category: Logistics / Community Growth / Events
Funding Request: €9,100
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Context
Currently, all Jupiter merch and event materials (T-shirts, stickers, tote bags, caps, etc.) are shipped from Kuala Lumpur to European event organizers. While this central model has worked so far, it introduces key limitations:
• High customs and import fees when entering the EU
• Long delivery times, sometimes up to 2–3 weeks
• No centralized platform to request or track merch
• Lack of agility for local organizers who need rapid, low-cost access to materials
For example, a French event organizer must often pay over €300 in import fees just to receive a box of merch. This creates friction and discourages event hosting, limiting Jupiter’s visibility in Europe.
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Goal of This Proposal
To establish a dedicated local logistics hub in France, which will:
• Receive and store merch imported from Kuala Lumpur
• Distribute materials locally to event organizers quickly
• Reduce customs costs and delivery delays
• Improve brand presence at meetups, conferences, hackathons
• Serve as a scalable prototype for other EU countries (e.g. Germany, Spain)
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How It Will Be Organized
• 1 national logistics manager to oversee inventory, shipping, and tracking
• 3 regional coordinators (e.g., North, South, Paris) to handle local needs and help with distribution
• A simple platform (Airtable, Notion, or a mini-site) to manage requests and stock levels
• Use of shared storage (e.g., coworking space, secured garage, or event partner)
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Detailed Budget (Pilot Phase – France, 6 months)
Item Description Amount (€)
Stock + Importation Merch + shipping from KL + VAT & customs 5,400 €
Local Logistics Storage, national shipping, packaging materials 1,600 €
Platform & Tools Airtable/Notion setup, optional request website 600 €
Human Coordination 1 logistics lead (€600) + 3 regional leads (€900) 1,500 €
Total Estimated Budget 9,100 €
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Expected Deliverables
• A merch stock ready to deploy within France
• A request and inventory tracking system (form or site)
• A shared dashboard (Notion or Airtable) for transparency
• A report after 6 months with feedback and scalability proposal for other countries
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Why This Matters for Jupiter DAO
• Reduces costs and friction for community organizers
• Ensures faster and more reliable logistics
• Boosts Jupiter visibility in the EU Web3 scene
• Builds a decentralized, community-run supply chain
• Creates a model that can be replicated across Europe
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Call to Action
This proposal is a practical, scalable solution to help Jupiter grow through real-world events.
I propose the DAO allocates a budget of €9,100 to launch this 6-month pilot in France. If successful, we can rapidly expand to other active countries.