Marina3D.xyz: Estimated Ongoing Running Costs
An overview of potential operational expenses for planning and budgeting.
I. Technical Infrastructure & Platform Maintenance
- Hosting & Cloud Services:
- Web server hosting (e.g., Vercel, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Database hosting and operations
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- AI Model Hosting & API Usage (including for AI-assisted video content generation for YouTube)
- 3D Model Hosting/Streaming services
- File storage solutions (including for raw video footage and assets)
- Domain Name & SSL Certificates:
- Annual domain registration renewal
- SSL certificate costs
- Software Licenses & Subscriptions:
- Development tools & IDEs
- Design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
- 3D modeling/rendering software & plugins/render farms
- Video editing software & motion graphics tools
- Stock media subscriptions (music, footage, sound effects) for YouTube content
- Project management tools (premium tiers)
- Communication platforms (premium tiers)
- Analytics and monitoring services
- Security software/services
- Blockchain & Web3 Related Costs:
- Gas fees for smart contract deployments
- Node provider services (e.g., Infura, Alchemy)
- Wallet infrastructure maintenance
- Email Services:
- Transactional email services (e.g., SendGrid)
- Marketing email platform (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Backup & Disaster Recovery Services
II. Team & Personnel (Salaries, Stipends, Contractor Fees)
- Founders' Compensation:
- Stipends/Salaries for Marina (Creative Lead, Brand)
- Stipends/Salaries for Richard (Technical Lead, Development)
- Compensation/Consultancy for Tigran (Crypto/Fundraising Strategy)
- Future Hires (as business grows):
- Software Developers (front-end, back-end, Web3)
- 3D Artists / Animators
- Community Managers
- Marketing & Social Media Specialists
- Customer Support Staff
- Administrative Staff
- Freelancers & Consultants:
- Specialized development tasks, Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Content
- Payroll & HR:
- Payroll processing fees, Employer taxes, Benefits admin
III. Marketing, Advertising & Sales
- Digital Advertising: Social Media Ads, SEM, Influencer marketing (including YouTube promotion and collaborations).
- Content Creation for Marketing: Extensive video production for YouTube (series, shorts, promotional), graphics, copywriting for all platforms.
- Public Relations (PR): Press releases, media outreach, promoting YouTube channel milestones.
- SEO Services (including YouTube SEO)
- Affiliate Marketing Program Costs
- Events & Conferences: Attendance, hosting.
- Promotional Materials & Giveaways
IV. Operations, Legal & Administrative
- Business Registration & Licensing
- Legal Fees: Counsel, contracts, IP, compliance.
- Accounting & Bookkeeping: Software, professional fees.
- Banking & Payment Processing: Bank fees, gateway fees.
- Office & Utilities (if applicable)
- Business Insurance
- Communication Tools
V. Content & Product Development (Ongoing)
- New Art & 3D Model Creation: Software, render farm, assets (supporting website, NFTs, and YouTube video content).
- NFT Collection Launch Costs: Minting, marketplace fees.
- Software/Game Prototyping & Development
- Research & Development (including for innovative YouTube content formats and AI integration)
VI. Community Management & Support
- Community Platform Costs: Discord boosts, forum software.
- Customer Support Tools: Helpdesk software.
- Moderation Tools/Services
VII. Contingency & Miscellaneous
- Buffer Fund: For unforeseen expenses (typically 10-20% of other costs).
- Training & Development
- Travel Expenses