Gnars DAO Launches Nogglesrails: DIY Onchain Obstacles for Action Sports

The GNARS community is working with Clanker World to establish a new home for their community token, $GNARS. While full details remain under wraps, the team indicates significant developments are in progress. **Key Points:** - Partnership with [Clanker World](https://clanker.world) underway - Community token migration in development - Official announcement pending This follows the recent launch of [GNARS Bounties](http://www.gnars.com/community/bounties), a platform where action sports athletes can submit clips, tricks, photos, and designs to earn onchain payments.

Gnars has launched a new bounty platform at gnars.com/community/bounties, creating a direct payment system for action sports content creators. **How it works:** - Submit clips, tricks, photos, designs, or DIY builds - Claim your work onchain - Receive payment directly through the platform The platform represents a shift toward community-driven creativity in action sports, allowing athletes and creators to monetize their work without traditional sponsorship models. This builds on Gnars DAO's mission to reimagine compensation for action sports athletes, moving away from conventional brand partnerships toward decentralized, creator-owned systems. Full details available at [paragraph.com/@gnars/gnars-bounties-diy](https://paragraph.com/@gnars/gnars-bounties-diy)

A new grant management system has been built using **poidh** to simplify the funding process for small projects. The platform eliminates lengthy approval procedures by focusing on three core elements: - **Visible tasks**: Clear project requirements and milestones - **Real output**: Tangible deliverables and results - **Immediate rewards**: Payments released upon work completion This approach removes bureaucratic overhead while maintaining accountability through transparent task tracking and output verification.

**Day 83 Update: Skate Across Africa Journey Hits Roadblock** The ambitious skate across Africa expedition has encountered logistical challenges as the team splits up temporarily. **Current Status:** - Jay successfully reached Johannesburg, continuing the journey solo - Isaac and Ephraim returned home to process visa documentation - The crew previously made history reaching their 6th African country (Botswana) **What's Next:** The team is working to reunite and continue their historic cross-continental skating journey. Follow their progress and watch the full story on their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac77iE4wX2o). *Track the journey using #skateacrossAfrica2026*

The Skate Across Africa expedition has reached its sixth country, entering Botswana. Jay, Ephraim, and Isaac continue their cross-continental skateboarding journey, which began in Northern Tanzania over a month ago. **Key Progress:** - Sixth country milestone achieved in Botswana - Team members: Jay, Ephraim, and Isaac - Previously documented in Northern Tanzania on day 17 The crew continues their historic skateboarding trek across the African continent, documenting their journey as they progress through multiple countries.