Large Grant
Introduction
Project Name: Blockchain Backup of HackerNoon Articles on SIA
Name of the organization or individual submitting the proposal: HackerNoon
Describe your project.
HackerNoon, a globally recognized technology publication with over 4 million monthly readers, proposes an initiative to back up all HackerNoon articles on the SIA decentralized storage network. This project ensures long-term preservation of independent tech journalism, enhances SIA’s ecosystem by increasing adoption, and boosts its brand visibility within the Web3 community. By integrating with SIA, HackerNoon content will remain permanently accessible, censorship-resistant, and decentralized, aligning with the ethos of Web3 and decentralized data ownership.
HackerNoon has previously faced challenges with centralized platforms. In 2019, we transitioned away from Medium due to content control and monetization constraints. This experience reinforced our commitment to decentralization, making SIA a strong fit for ensuring the longevity and independence of our articles.
Who benefits from your project?
- SIA Ecosystem: Increased network usage due to the continuous backup of 150,000+ existing articles and 1,500+ new monthly publications.
- Web3 Community: Demonstrates a large-scale use case of decentralized storage, encouraging developers and enterprises to integrate with SIA.
- HackerNoon Readers & Writers: Guarantees long-term, censorship-resistant access to independent tech journalism.
How does the project serve the Foundation’s mission of user-owned data? By storing HackerNoon content on SIA, this project ensures that thousands of independent tech articles remain accessible without centralized control. This aligns with SIA’s mission by giving writers and readers permanent, censorship-resistant access to knowledge while promoting decentralized storage as an alternative to traditional cloud services.
Are you a resident of any jurisdiction on that list? No
Will your payment bank account be located in any jurisdiction on that list? No
Grant Specifics
Amount of money requested and justification with a comprehensive breakdown of expenses:
- Total Funding: $100,000
- Duration: 12 months
- Monthly Funding: $8,333
- Breakdown:
- Development & Integration: $50,000
- Infrastructure & Hosting: $20,000
- Marketing & Awareness: $15,000
- Operational & Compliance Costs: $15,000
Timeline with measurable objectives and goals:
- Month 1-3: Technical integration, API setup, and initial backup of all existing HackerNoon stories.
- Month 4+: Ongoing automated backups and promotional rollout.
Potential risks that will affect the outcome of the project:
- Technical Challenges: Ensuring seamless integration and automated backup processes.
- Adoption & Engagement: Driving awareness among developers and enterprises to leverage SIA’s decentralized storage.
- Funding & Resources: Timely access to grant funds to ensure continuous development and promotion.
Development Information
Will all of your project’s code be open-source?
Yes, all integration scripts for automated backups will be open-source. A GitHub repository will be created for public access.
Leave a link where code will be accessible for review.
GitHub Repository (to be created) (HackerNoon · GitHub)
Do you agree to submit monthly progress reports?
Yes
Do you agree to designate a point of contact for committee questions and concerns?
- David Smooke – [email protected]
- Sidra Ijaz – [email protected]
Provide links to previous work or code from all team members.
Have you developed a proof of concept for this idea already?
Yes. HackerNoon has successfully integrated with Arweave to store decentralized articles. The same concept will be adapted for SIA.
Do you agree to participate in a demo at our monthly community call at significant milestones or after the grant’s completion?
Yes
Contact info
Email: [email protected]