TIP: Telcoin Podcast and Ambassador Program for Enhanced Community Engagement

Council Proposals TIP
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Abstract

Propose launching a weekly Telcoin podcast and a community ambassador program to simplify Telcoin Association updates, boost engagement, and drive organic growth for the Telcoin ecosystem.

Motivation

The Telcoin Association’s YouTube channel is a strong platform, but its focus on raw meeting content and limited live sessions may overwhelm new or casual users. A podcast can simplify updates, making Telcoin’s mission (financial inclusion, DeFi, blockchain payments) accessible to a wider audience. Meanwhile, passionate community members can amplify this content through an ambassador program, increasing brand exposure and fostering two-way communication.

Implementation

  • YouTube Structure: Create a dedicated “Association Meetings” tab on the Telcoin Association YouTube channel to house raw meeting content, keeping it separate from podcast episodes, shorts, and live streams for better accessibility.

  • Production: Hold preproduction meetings to align topics with Telcoin’s goals and community needs.

  • Distribution: Share full episodes on YouTube/audio platforms; post clips on X, Telegram, and other socials for broader reach.

  • Monetization: Explore crypto-relevant sponsored ads to fund the podcast, ensuring alignment with Telcoin’s decentralized ethos (subject to community governance).

    • Alternatively, potential vertical integration avenue by advertising the new applications being built on the Telcoin network through the podcast.

  • Goal: Educate users, onboard new community members, and establish Telcoin as a thought leader in blockchain payments.

Specification

1. Telcoin Podcast

  • Format: Weekly 30 minute – 1 hour episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, designed to simplify and amplify Telcoin Association updates.

    • Feature regular hosts: Host, a council member (e.g., BZ) and a community advocate (e.g., Telcoin Magazine).

  • Content:

    • Simplify governance updates (e.g., from council meetings) to make them digestible for new and existing users.

    • Include surprise appearances by team members (e.g., Storm Partners, Parker, Paul) for updates on development, partnerships, or roadmap milestones.

    • Discuss new applications being built and the utility behind them.

    • Explain, discuss, and detail how certain moats will ascertain product market fit within this very competitive landscape.

    • Discuss industry trends (e.g., AI in payments, Google’s agentic payment protocol, stablecoin partnerships & expansion) and their relevance to Telcoin.

    • Host community Q&A segments to address feedback and crowdsource ideas.

2. Telcoin Ambassador Program

  • Structure: A volunteer-based program for passionate supporters to promote Telcoin’s mission and content.

  • Roles:

    • Create social media content (e.g., X posts, YouTube videos) to highlight podcast episodes, Telcoin’s features, and/or updates.

    • Host virtual or local meetups to educate others about Telcoin’s tools (e.g., Telcoin App, staking, etc).

    • Share research or insights on crypto trends to spark discussions aligned with Telcoin’s goals.

  • Support: Provide ambassadors with branding guidelines, assets, and a dedicated Telegram/Discord channel for coordination.

  • Incentives: Offer recognition on Telcoin’s platforms, exclusive updates, or potential future rewards (e.g., TEL tokens, subject to governance).

  • Goal: Build a network of authentic advocates to drive organic growth and community-sourced innovation.

Rationale

  • Accessibility: Simplified podcast content and a dedicated meetings tab make Telcoin’s updates approachable for all users.

  • Engagement: Regular podcast episodes and ambassador activities foster stronger community connections and loyalty.

  • Visibility: Multi-platform content distribution and grassroots promotion elevate Telcoin’s brand in the crypto space.

  • Sustainability: Potential sponsorships offset production costs while aligning with Telcoin’s mission.

  • Innovation: Community-driven feedback via Q&A and ambassadors fuels new ideas for Telcoin’s growth.

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Hi -

Thanks for all these great suggestions!

  • a “streams” tab was added for all council meetings on youtube (great suggestion)
  • we will review clipping pertinent content for shorts and posts on x accounts

would you be able to define the ambassador program a little more specifically? IE - what does “recognition on telcoin’s platforms” or “exclusive updates” mean? I love the idea of an organic ambassador program.

thanks for these ideas. will bubble them up for discussion in our next platform and treasury meeting.

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Hi brozee,

Thanks for the positive feedback. Sorry it took a while to respond had to think this through some.

I’d like to define it a little more specifically around recognition on Telcoin’s platforms and exclusive updates as the core initial incentives. The goal is to keep it fully organic, volunteer-driven, and aligned with our decentralized ethos—no direct payments or token rewards at launch to avoid any regulatory complexity or expectations of compensation.

Proposed Structure for the Telcoin Ambassador Program:

  • Eligibility: Open to any passionate community member who consistently supports Telcoin’s mission (e.g., through positive content creation, education, or engagement).

  • Roles & Activities:

    • Creating and sharing original content (e.g., X posts, YouTube videos, memes, infographics) about podcast episodes (if a true/official Telcoin podcast ever gets created), Telcoin updates, app features, staking, or ecosystem apps.

    • Hosting or participating in community discussions, AMAs, virtual meetups, or local events.

    • Translating key updates or creating educational material to help onboard new users globally.

  • Support Provided:

    • Official branding assets, templates, and guidelines.

    • A dedicated channel in Telegram/Discord for ambassadors to coordinate, share ideas, and get direct feedback from council/team.

    • Early access to podcast episodes or governance updates for authentic promotion.

  • Recognition on Telcoin’s Platforms:

    • Featured shoutouts in podcast episodes (e.g., “Ambassador Spotlight” segment).

    • Badges or roles in official Discord/Telegram.

    • Highlights on official X account, YouTube community posts, or newsletter.

    • Potential guest appearances on the podcast for top contributors.

  • Exclusive Updates:

    • Priority access to behind-the-scenes info, upcoming roadmap teases, or draft proposals (shared responsibly and in compliance with governance rules).

    • Invites to ambassador-only Q&A sessions with council members or team.

This keeps it lightweight, community-focused, and scalable—starting small to test what works best, then iterating based on feedback. Future expansions (e.g., governance-approved rewards) could always be proposed later if the program proves valuable.

As the landscape of business is changing to a more customer/consumer centric business model based on community engagement; I believe adopting a strategy similar to this will ensure Telcoin is adapting to those times and getting ahead of the curve. Hope this helps elaborate on my original idea/proposal and just want to say thank you again for even replying.

Thanks,
AK

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@AKolere would you be available to discuss your proposal on the Platform/Treasury Council meeting this Thursday the 8th?

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Sure. That’s no problem.

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Check DM for meeting link

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