Project Name: Pavelski X Arbitrum Gaming
Questbook Application: Pavelski X Arbitrum Gaming
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PavelskiBH
Twitch: Twitch
X: Pavelski (@PavelskiBH) / X
The goal of this grant was to increase awareness of Arbitrum games through Web2 content on YouTube and Twitch, covering titles such as Wildcard, Pirate Nation, Blightfell, Footium, Tollan Universe, and The Beacon. This was my first Arbitrum grant, and I already had experience covering Web3 games such as AI Arena before starting. The funding allowed me to focus on content creation full-time, keep a consistent schedule, and introduce Arbitrum games to a large traditional gaming audience.
Performance Against KPIs
| Month | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200,000+ YouTube Views / 130 CCV / 30,000+ VOD Views | 222,000+ Youtube Views / ~142 CCV / 38,700 VOD Views |
| 2 | 200,000+ YouTube Views / 135 CCV / 30,000+ VOD Views | 300,000+ Youtube Views / ~137 CCV / 32,000 VOD Views |
| 3 | 200,000+ YouTube Views / 140 CCV / 30,000+ VOD Views | 600,000+ Youtube Views / ~160 CCV / 41,500 VOD Views |
All milestones were completed successfully, with every Twitch KPI met or exceeded and YouTube substantially outperforming the required monthly targets.
Qualitative Impact & Community Feedback
The biggest outcome of this grant was introducing Arbitrum games to my existing YouTube and Twitch audience many of whom were unfamiliar with Web3 gaming.
Another highlight was winning a Wildcard showmatch alongside Fatal with a 5–0 victory over one of the highest-seeded teams at the time, helping showcase the competitive side of Arbitrum gaming.
Grant announcement: The grant was announced live on my Twitch stream at the beginning of the program. Since Twitch only retains VODs for a limited period, the original announcement is no longer available.
Financial Summary
The total grant amount was $24,000.
- 70% – Full-time content creation and living expenses.
- 20% – Production costs and content-related expenses.
- 10% – Community giveaways and viewer engagement initiatives.
The funding was used as originally planned and helped me deliver every milestone consistently.
Future Plans & Continued Ecosystem Alignment
I would love to continue working with Arbitrum and supporting future gaming projects within the ecosystem. This grant helped me further establish myself as a creator covering Web3 games while introducing traditional gaming audiences to blockchain gaming through entertaining and competitive content.
As new Arbitrum games continue to launch I look forward to creating more content around them across YouTube and Twitch while continuing to help grow awareness of the ecosystem through Web2 platforms.
6. Additional Remarks
One of the biggest achievements from this grant has been the long-term performance of the content created. One of the grant-funded YouTube videos has continued to grow well after the grant period and is now approaching 400,000 views demonstrating that the exposure generated through this grant continues to benefit the Arbitrum ecosystem beyond the original campaign.
Overall, this grant was a great first experience with the Arbitrum Grants Program and allowed me to introduce Arbitrum games to a much broader audience while creating lasting content that continues to attract new viewers over time.