# THE FINAL PUSH: Less Than 48 Hours and Reaching for 1st Place! *We are in the home stretch of the $100,000 A3 Startup Award from DCP. The momentum is BIZARRE, and the goal is within reach.* By [BizarreBeasts ($BB)](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts) · 2025-12-20 bizarrebeasts, bb, dcp, decentralizedpictures, a3, arts3, cvsummit, grant, award, community --- After weeks of GOING BIZARRE, community rallying, creative contests, and incredible support from across the Farcaster and Base ecosystems, we have reached the final hours of the Decentralized Pictures (DCP) A3 Startup Award vote. _As of_ **_THIS_** _moment, less than_ **_10 votes_** _separate BizarreBeasts ($BB) from the_ **_#1 spot_** _on the community voting leaderboard._ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dc0d03cb4269d8ba1d80175a81733da3be1ed49b9d23b378f235368c51060308.png) * * * A Lifelong Dream in the Making ------------------------------ This BIZARRE mission represents much more than earning a grant or securing a leaderboard position; it’s the culmination of a lifelong creative journey that is gaining massive momentum onchain. To me, as an artist and creative entrepreneur, the BizarreBeasts project and this BIZARRE opportunity are the evolution of a passion that started decades ago. It represents tens of thousands of hours of hard work over many years, entrepreneurial grit, and a BIZARRE belief in the power of creativity and community. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8f3d413e8f380464defcd311daaac0a537e12d55da821be432b935f108929f64.jpg) If only my younger self, who carried a sketchbook everywhere and spent any spare moment practicing illustration and cartooning in the elementary school library, could see what we are building together (a BIZARRE onchain universe powered by original artwork, games, and animation), he wouldn’t believe it! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/68520726e3e60533282c2dff87f123ff83cf65c86b51825762c734dbbb4990f7.png) Artwork I created by in 1994 (BizarreBeasts concepting haha!) Securing 1st place for this award would be a monumental achievement for the $BB project and for everyone who supports our artist-led, community-powered mission. It proves that Web3 can truly change the way we create media, tell stories, and develop sustainable economies for a better future. * * * What Winning Means for the BizarreBeasts Community -------------------------------------------------- A victory in the A3 Startup Award is the high-octane fuel for our next phase of BIZARRE expansion: * **Project Growth:** Funding the production of BizarreBeasts media, music, merch, games, and animation. * **Educational Content:** Developing the BizarreBeasts content for a children’s education platform. * **Creative Sovereignty:** Solidifying the BizarreBeasts as a notorious onchain media empire, bypassing traditional gatekeepers to prove that a community-led project can dominate the global media landscape. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c66c586c8b74bd72ed20d34b54942a62d1667f553778540881e96a2be46eef07.jpg) UGC from BIzarreBeasts meme contest, 2024 * * * THE MISSION: HOW TO SECURE 1ST PLACE ------------------------------------ We have less than **48 hours** to bridge the current vote gap (right now its less than 10!!) and solidify our lead. If you have been waiting for the "right time" to vote, **this is it.** #### 1\. Cast Your Vote (Priority #1) If you haven't voted yet, this is the single most powerful action you can take. It takes less than 60 seconds and requires no gas. 👉 [**VOTE FOR BIZARREBEASTS HERE**](https://app.decentralized.pictures/project/692af9be9c00b1fd6506a66a) **VIDEO: How to vote** [![](https://paragraph.com/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glXXlAfbKv8) #### 2\. The "Plus One" Challenge Since we are only 10 votes away, if just ten of you find **one friend** to cast a vote, we take the lead. Reach out to one person in your network, explain the mission, and help them cross the finish line with us. ### 🎯 THE DEADLINE: DECEMBER 21st The clock is ticking. This is our moment to prove the power of the BIZARRE community and show the world what a creative-powered, community-led project can achieve. **Let’s finish this race. Let’s make history. Let’s go BIZARRE.** 👉 [**FINAL VOTE LINK**](https://app.decentralized.pictures/project/692af9be9c00b1fd6506a66a) * * * ABOUT DECENTRALIZED PICTURES (DCP) AND THE A3 AWARD --------------------------------------------------- [ DCP\_final\_edits ----------------- To continue, please confirm that you're a human (and not a spambot). https://vimeo.com/ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/97db780beb65cd2993b26f6d73d59048abb127488d14e5fbc2b3c5c91a548fa3.jpg) ](https://vimeo.com/480467785?fl=pl&fe=sh) [Decentralized Pictures (DCP)](https://decentralized.pictures/) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit co-founded by Roman Coppola, Leo Matchett, and Michael Musante, with support from American Zoetrope, the legendary independent film studio founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas in 1969. The Coppola family has spent decades championing independent voices and disrupting the studio system; DCP is the Web3 evolution of that mission. By utilizing a decentralized voting platform on Base, DCP allows the community to act as the "studio executive," deciding which projects deserve to be seen. The platform provides a space where "Bizarre" ideas can find the resources they need to thrive outside the traditional Hollywood machine. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/24255fe70da3d2d8f5ab510529c70f4e7b9e1c9ca3277bf9dc9de90963d8b0e6.jpg) The [A3 Startup Award](https://app.decentralized.pictures/awards/68bf1c3c939f8e4b370ff42d) is a $100,000 grant run in partnership between the Arts3 Foundation, CV Summit, and DCP. The award is specifically designed to seed innovative startups that are building the next generation of decentralized entertainment platforms, tools, and content. The process is entirely community-driven, where the top 3 community-voted projects are reviewed by the Arts3 Foundation Board, who then choose the recipient. This ensures that funding goes directly to projects with active community support and merit. * * * **Learn more about our grant application and project:** ![Your Vote Can Secure $100,000 to Launch BizarreBeasts Animation!](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0204fa85255b396df58964b771b1b5e428f043c71baf98ca1ca06e4617dab145.jpg) [ ### Your Vote Can Secure $100,000 to Launch BizarreBeasts Animation! ](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/your-vote-can-secure-dollar100000-to-launch-bizarrebeasts-animation) ![BizarreBeasts ($BB)](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e6b8f22eb178049c0c5e0b30bc4a4cba.jpg)BizarreBeasts ($BB) Dec 8, 2025 The Opportunity: I’ve applied for the BIZARRE $100,000 A3 Startup Award from Decentralized Pictures (DCP) to fund the expansion of my creative world, BizarreBeasts. This funding is critical for launch... 0 supporters [Support](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/your-vote-can-secure-dollar100000-to-launch-bizarrebeasts-animation) **LFBizarre.** * * * **About The Artist** -------------------- I'm the artist and builder behind BizarreBeasts ($BB), creating a universe where art and web3 technology converge. This is where everything I am intersects: an artist captivated by darkly humorous outsider art, a builder who creates games and miniapps, a musician performing original soundtracks, and a true BIZARRE believer in decentralized creativity. This project was born from a vision of what's possible when an artist fully owns their creative universe: exploring the opportunities and economies that web3 enables to build a legacy of creativity and freedom for myself and the BizarreBeasts community. [**Learn more about me**](https://bbapp.bizarrebeasts.io/about). ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5d6f82120c1e244fada43c80a110831abab1767090db4b4674fa95c503f97ad9.png) * * * **About BizarreBeasts** ----------------------- BizarreBeasts is an original, art-powered ecosystem featuring hand-illustrated characters, animations, NFTs, and web3 games. With 9 games played over 152,000 times, hitting #1 trending on both Remix and The Base App, I've built a notorious community of 6,800+ token holders going BIZARRE. The $BB token fuels this creative universe: rewarding the community, unlocking exclusive perks, and providing access to the /bizarrebeasts Farcaster channel. As a holder, climb the Empire leaderboard, earn treasury rewards, and unlock premium features in our meme creator and contests. From original music and comics to interactive games and physical paintings, dive into the BIZARRE. Token info: * Ticker: $BB * CA: 0x0520bf1d3cEE163407aDA79109333aB1599b4004 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9ec71621674c28bb25935ca7a4400bf016fadf6407ee2db88232b0fce25f4205.png) * * * Watch and Collect "BizarreBeasts: Zombiez" on Zora or View on YouTube --------------------------------------------------------------------- **Zora link:** [**https://zora.co/coin/base:0x82be4c2405e9703f287c28aea92795d7ce83427d**](https://zora.co/coin/base:0x82be4c2405e9703f287c28aea92795d7ce83427d) **YouTube:** [![](https://paragraph.com/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlop3_m88z4) * * * **Check out the BizarreBeasts ($BB) Miniapp** --------------------------------------------- Click here to visit the [**BizarreBeasts Miniapp**](https://bbapp.bizarrebeasts.io/)! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6403df949f19326383a05cf878b573e0c964534b2116b2a473322828eac1f7f0.png) Explore, add the Miniapp to your Farcaster account, and share the BIZARRE! * * * **Links** --------- Follow: [**Warpcast**](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/bizarrebeasts) & [**X**](https://x.com/bizarrebeasts_). Collect: [**Rodeo**](https://rodeo.club/@bizarrebeasts/posts), [**Foundation**](https://foundation.app/@bizarrebeasts), [**Highlight**](https://highlight.xyz/user/@bizarrebeasts.eth), [**Objkt**](https://objkt.com/@bizarrebeasts) & [**VibeMarket**](https://vibechain.com/market/bizarrebeasts). Play: [**Remix**](https://bizarre-bounce.remix.gg/). Trade: [**Clank**](https://clank.fun/t/0x0520bf1d3cEE163407aDA79109333aB1599b4004). Shop: [**Slice**](https://shop.slice.so/store/1616). Stream: [**Spotify and more**](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bizarrebeasts/night-beast). Explore: [**BizarreBeasts.io**](http://BizarreBeasts.io). * * * **Resources** ------------- * [**BizarreBeasts ($BB) Empire Guide**](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/discover-the-bizarrebeasts-empire-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started) * [**BizarreBeasts: Beginner’s Guide**](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/curious-about-crypto-dive-into-bizarrebeasts-a-beginners-guide) * [**$BIZARRE Rewards**](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/introducing-dollarbizarre) * [**Primeros pasos con BizarreBeasts**](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/primeros-pasos-con-bizarrebeasts) * [**BizarreBeasts 제국을 발견하세요: 시작을 위한 모든 정보**](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/bizarrebeasts-%EC%A0%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%9D%84-%EB%B0%9C%EA%B2%AC%ED%95%98%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94-%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%91%EC%9D%84-%EC%9C%84%ED%95%9C-%EB%AA%A8%EB%93%A0-%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4) * * * _Disclaimer: This article is a marketing piece created to share information about the BizarreBeasts IP and onchain entertainment project. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions._ --- *Originally published on [BizarreBeasts ($BB)](https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/the-final-push-less-than-48-hours-and-reaching-for-1st-place)*