Final update



Please downvote. Even though this proposal is currently passing we have decided to disband Dash Force operations going forward. We are not going anywhere but there will not be a new Dash Force proposal.

Thank you to all the Masternode owners who voted for us over the last 3 years.





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UPDATE

Due to feedback received over the past year we are significantly streamlining our proposal moving forward to double down on what provides the most value to the network while eliminating elements that are of lesser importance and have received significant negative voter feedback. We are updating our monthly burn rate to the new reduced amount, with any surplus funds rolling over to future months and accounted for in our budget breakdown.First, we will double down on our PR efforts and outreach to media to maximize the effects of both Dash Platform’s Evonet release and recent price movements in order to secure long-term interest in Dash. Previously our opportunities for engagement were limited due to market sentiment and deferring to more explicitly-selected PR teams. Now that we are the only PR entity the network and DFOs directly engage with, we have the opportunity to truly maximize Dash’s exposure ahead of Platform’s mainnet release.Second, we will focus Dash News content to emphasize quality over quantity, as well as expanding its reach. This will include a combination of reporting relevant Dash news and keeping track of the project’s numerous achievements and innovations, and publishing quality reporting that cryptocurrency fans can’t get anywhere else, drawing new eyes to Dash while avoiding “filler” content. Finally, we will significantly expand and retool YouTube content to grow our following and visibility. We have received significant and often conflicting feedback on this subject and are confident we have found the correct approach to satisfy the most needs possible.We look forward to continuing to serve the network through thick and thin as we have done for over three years, and welcome any further questions you may have.- We run Dash News, the #1 Dash news source, publishing over a dozen articles weekly, which are translated into six additional languages, two of which on dedicated sites. Our content has led to several article placements in other publications as the greater cryptoverse sees us as an authoritative news source on Dash.- We run the #1 weekly Dash podcast providing invaluable updates to the greater community, conduct video interviews with key figures from the greater cryptocurrency community to bridge the gap between projects and bring new fans to Dash, produce a popular video news recap and weekly videos of purchases at Dash-accepting merchants around the world.- We created and maintain the world's largest, best, and most complete listing of cryptocurrency-accepting businesses, which now powers a popular mobile app version created by Really Bad Apps.- We work with the Core team and various projects in the Dash ecosystem to craft press releases and newswires, build relationships with journalists, provide crisis management and obtain article placements in many top-tier publications inside and outside the cryptocurrency world.- We have represented Dash publicly by speaking at dozens of conferences around the world, and by appearing on dozens more shows and podcasts, and have been quoted numerous times in various publications.- We initiate and negotiate integration of Dash into businesses and services directly, including handling integration PR, and collaborate with the various business development projects in the ecosystem, including the Core team, for integrations beyond our scope.- We fund the organization of Dash meetups around the world which helps cut down on multiple small regional proposals and makes MNO's life easier. Dash News publishes 1 or more new articles everyday covering the Dash community. There has yet to be a day when something notable was not going on. Fortunately we have a lot of good news to cover. Dash News is also translating articles into 6+ other languages. English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Korean. Dash News en Español with Isabel!currently has 4000+ Dash accepting Merchants.In an effort to provide the Dash community with the necessary resources to reach mass adoption as quickly as possible we started DiscoverDash.com, a merchant listing and adoption website. This will give new users and businesses all the resources they need to start using Dash, and provide a powerful visual statement of how strong and diverse the Dash economy has become.The site is actively maintained and strives to be “the” site for Dash business listings. Plans are to continue to grow this and provide easy to use guides for merchant adoption, meetups and more. Live chat has recently been added and 24hr. Live chat support will be available soon. A copy of the Discover Dash database will be shared with the DIF every 3 months.Isabel Reviews Discover Dash Merchant Directory Mobile Appchannel currently has 4300+ subscribers and 380,000+ views with 3 or more weekly videos and a new video series coming soon!The Dash News Podcast is done live and features Mark and Joel of Dash Force. This is an easy going discussion of the weeks topics with special guests and questions from the live chat.The Dash News Podcast is now broadcasted on The Liberty Radio Network and is also available to listen to on the following platforms: Itunes There are interviews with Dash related guests like Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver along with Evan Duffield , Dash Core Group CEO Ryan Taylor , DCG CTO Bob Carroll and many more Meetup Programs in Mexico, South Africa, Haiti, Germany, Russia, England, the US and many more. Around 10,000 wallets have been set up during these meetup classes with potentially hundreds of thousands being exposed to Dash through the larger presentations and festival events.The November 2018 Dash Force meetup program holds the monthly record with almost 1000 Dash wallets setup!A new streamlined meetup structure has recently been implemented to increase engagement in LATAM and elsewhere. Cross promotion marketing is planned once the Dash price rises and stabilizes.Active engagement on Discord YouTube , Facebook, Telegram and other social media Platforms. Everyday tasks include, article sharing across multiple Social Media Platforms, upvoting/downvoting positive/negative post and countering misinformation Dash Force has responded to the growing demand for Dash to increase its media presence to reach external media outlets far beyond Dash News and end Dash’s conspicuous media blackout. In our first foray we have managed to get Dash’s incredible success story in Venezuela covered by over 75 publications, including Bitcoin Magazine and the ever-elusive Coindesk. Our goal is to ensure that Dash’s various and continuing achievements receive top-level coverage in all major crypto media outlets, as well as beyond the crypto world.Dash Force is additionally performing an expanded PR and media outreach role including unprecedented coordination with Dash Core Group addressing negative press as well as crafting a media strategy to improve Dash's visibility for Dash Platform and global adoption. We continue our efforts to help highlight Dash's current competitive advantages over other competing projects in areas such as remittances, exchange arbitrage and cannabis payments.Joël Valenzuela on using Dash for everyday purchases - CNN International219.78 + 284.613‬ Rollover = 504.393Dash Force Team Salaries (2 full-time and 15+ part-time) - 300.15 Dash Force Meetup Program - 4.5Total = 304.65219.78 + 199.743 Rollover = 419.523Dash Force Team Salaries (2 full-time and 15+ part-time) - 345.51 Dash Force Meetup Program - 2Total = 347.51219.78 + 72 Rollover = 291.78Dash Force Team Salaries (2 full-time and 14+ part-time) - 272.8Tips - 1.4 Dash Force Meetup Program - 2.76Total = 276.96219.78 + 14.82 Rollover = 234.6Dash Force Team Salaries (2 full-time and 14+ part-time) - 213.53Website - 3.1Proposal Fee - 5 Dash Force Meetup Program - 4.6Total = 226.230 + 8.37 Rollover = 8.37Website - 8.02Tips - .35Total = 0DashWatch Interview with Mark Mason, Director of Media and PR, Dash Force @mastermined Brian FreeMan - Treasurer, Strategic Adviser and Creative Director of Dash Force, Founder of DashNews.org - Part time @MarkMason - Dash Force Webmaster, Media Relations and Director of International Outreach, Biz Dev - Full time @thedesertlynx - Chief Editor and Writer for Dash News, Dash Force Community Ambassador, Biz Dev - Full timePAX - Dash News Podcast Engineer Dash News Korea translator and OutreachRoxane - DN French Translator and OutreachFabio - DN German Translator and OutreachDmitrii Zhludin - DN Russian Translator and OutreachRígille - DN Portuguese Translator and OutreachThanks again to all the masternode owners who continue to vote for us!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please post them below.= $13,000 (Down from $26,000+ last cycle)Requested funding for the January- March budget cycle:Total: 349.52 Dash Per Month