# House of Merit Activity Report - April 2024 ## Overview April has been a month of transition and adaptation within the NDC. My focus has been on providing strategic advice to Grassroots DAOs, particularly in response to the NDC's upcoming pause in funding operations in June. ## Activities Summary - **Advising Grassroots DAOs**: Concentrated efforts on advising the Near Research Collective, offering guidance during a crucial period of financial and operational transition. - **Supporting Local Initiatives**: Assisted in the establishment of the Near Antigua community group within the Marketing DAO ecosystem, laying the groundwork for enhanced local engagement and initiatives. - **Ecosystem Proposal Development**: Developing a proposal to integrate Paytrie into the Near protocol, aiming to expand ecosystem reach and functionality. More about Paytrie can be found [here](https://paytrie.com/). ## Reflections The focus this month has been on ensuring stability and continuity for the communities and projects I support, especially in light of the upcoming changes in funding. The effort to integrate new players like Paytrie demonstrates a commitment to not just sustaining but also growing the Near ecosystem amid these challenges. ## Next Steps Continue to monitor the impact of the NDC funding pause, support the implementation of the Paytrie integration proposal, and ensure that the Near Antigua community group's activities align with broader marketing strategies within the ecosystem.