Please describe your proposed solution.

In addressing the challenges faced by the Cardano ecosystem's lack of entertainment and the lengthy timeline for gaming infrastructure development, our solution is groundbreaking:

1. Centralized Gaming Hub: Establish a centralized hub for publishing mini-games, fostering a diverse array of games from various developers, including our own.
2. Regular Game Releases: Release 1-2 engaging mini-games monthly, ensuring a continuous influx of quality content to keep the community entertained.
3. Interactive Leaderboard: Implement an incentivized leaderboard system to encourage active participation, competition, and engagement among players.
4. Strategic Events and Contests: Design and execute captivating events and contests, creating a dynamic environment that boosts player activity and excitement.
5. Investment Opportunities: Attract investors through engaging in investment activities within the hub, offering them opportunities to profit and contribute to the growth of the gaming ecosystem.

By targeting investors, game developers, and gamers, our solution aims to transform Cardano into a thriving hub for entertainment and investment in the gaming industry.

Our current MVP here - currently, we're developing a new UX/ UI and will release it at the end of Dec 2023. The new version will be announced on our Miverse channel, and you can check it by yourself at games.miverse.io.

Here is the Hub Operations Overview:

Game Collection Submission:

• Developers submit their mini-games to the hub.
• At the start, we already have our games there. Currently, we have more than a dozen games ready for this hub.
• Community members can also propose games for inclusion.
• And if you want a game, just post it on our requirement board.

Monthly Game Releases:

• If that is the game from community developers, they just contribute then publish as they want.
• About us, for this proposal, we will release 1-2 mini-games each month, ensuring a regular influx of diverse gaming content.
• Games are carefully curated to maintain quality and cater to various player preferences.

Leaderboard System:

• Implemented to foster healthy competition and engagement.
• Users earn points by playing games, getting a goal in games, participating in events, and achieving milestones.
• Regular updates showcase top performers, driving ongoing competition.

Event Organization:

• Hub hosts regular events and contests, tournament
• Example: Weekly/monthly competitions where top-scoring players receive rewards.
• Special events, such as themed challenges or collaborations with developers.

Investment Opportunities:

• Users can invest in gaming projects within the hub, providing financial support to developers (future features - not for this proposal)
• Investors receive returns based on the success of the games they support.
• Or they can join some lottery game for that
• We also have SPO and some defi features for them to play

Case Example:

John, a gamer, visits the hub and discovers a new mini-game released for the month. Excited, he plays the game and earns points on the leaderboard. Seeing an upcoming event, John decides to participate, aiming for additional rewards.

Simultaneously, Sarah, a game developer, submits her unique mini-game to the hub. The game gets selected for release, gaining visibility among the hub's user base. Investors, like Mark, notice the potential and decide to invest in Sarah's game.

As John continues to engage with the hub, playing games, participating in events, and even investing in promising projects, he becomes an integral part of the thriving gaming ecosystem on Cardano.

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Our innovative approach aims to make a tangible impact on the Cardano community by:

• Community Engagement: Establishing a vibrant, engaged community around the gaming hub, evident in increased user interactions, discussions, and collaborations among gamers, developers, and investors.
• User Retention Metrics: Demonstrating improved user retention through analytical metrics, showcasing the effectiveness of our diverse game offerings, leaderboard system, and event participation in keeping users actively involved.
• Developer Adoption: Attracting a growing number of game developers to contribute their mini-games to the hub, fostering a collaborative ecosystem and demonstrating the platform's appeal within the gaming development community.
• Increased Transactions: Monitoring an uptick in transactions within the hub, reflective of increased user engagement, successful events, and the overall success of the gaming platform.
• Investment Success Stories: Sharing success stories of investors who actively participated in the investment opportunities provided within the hub, highlighting the financial gains and positive impact on the overall ecosystem.

Through these key indicators, we will provide a clear and compelling demonstration of the positive impact our gaming hub brings to the Cardano community, fostering growth, collaboration, and sustained engagement.

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Our team stands out in the gaming development sphere, we have successfully crafted and deployed a variety of games. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our portfolio, which we are proud to share as a testament to our capabilities.

Technical Proficiency:

In the Cardano ecosystem, we are pioneers. Our team is at the forefront of integrating blockchain technologies into our projects, bringing forth a unique and advanced approach. This technological edge sets us apart, ensuring that the gaming hub we propose is not just a standard platform but a trailblazing initiative within the Cardano community.

MVP Testing:

To demonstrate our commitment to transparency and openness, we invite the community to test our idea on the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) provided within this proposal. This hands-on experience will showcase the functionality, user experience, and innovative features that form the foundation of our gaming hub. We encourage users and stakeholders to actively engage with the MVP and provide valuable feedback.

UX/UI Development:

Recognizing the significance of user experience, we are concurrently developing a new state-of-the-art UX/UI website for the gaming hub. This website will serve as the primary interface for users, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing experience. Our focus on user-centric design reflects our dedication to creating a platform that is not only technologically advanced but also user-friendly.

Community-Driven Innovation:

Our commitment to community involvement extends beyond testing. We value the insights and preferences of our users and actively seek their input in the development process. Community feedback will play a pivotal role in refining and enhancing the gaming hub, making it a collaborative and user-centric initiative.

FUND MANAGEMENT

Learning from Past Experiences:

Our journey in managing funded proposals has been a learning experience, and we deeply appreciate the community's understanding and patience. We acknowledge that there were instances of delays in past deliveries, and we want to express our sincere gratitude to the community for standing by us during those times.

Refinement of Fund Management:

The challenges we encountered have not been taken lightly. Each delay has prompted us to reflect, reevaluate, and refine our approach to fund management. We've actively sought feedback from the community and have implemented changes based on those insights. This ongoing process of improvement is crucial to our commitment to delivering on time and meeting the expectations of our supporters.

Realistic Estimations:

In light of our past experiences, we approach fund management with a sense of humility. We recognize the importance of setting realistic expectations and providing more accurate estimations for project timelines. Our team has implemented measures to better assess the scope of work, potential challenges, and delivery schedules. We understand that trust is earned through actions, and we are dedicated to demonstrating the lessons we've learned.

Transparent Communication:

Transparency remains a top priority for us. In cases where challenges arise or adjustments to timelines are necessary, we commit to communicating openly and promptly with the community. We believe that a transparent and honest dialogue is essential for maintaining the trust of our supporters, and we are dedicated to upholding these principles throughout the project.

Community Involvement:

We value the input and perspectives of our community members. As we navigate the complexities of fund management, we encourage active participation from the community. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to working collaboratively to address concerns and make informed decisions together.

Looking Forward:

With humility and a commitment to continuous improvement, we embark on this new project with a sense of responsibility and dedication to delivering on our promises. We thank the community for its ongoing support and understanding as we strive to make a positive impact within the Cardano ecosystem

Moreover, we're a business and have a plan to make money by ourselves. So this is how we do it:

What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Time: to March 31st

Output of this milestone

• Successfully launch a new UX/ UI of the hub
• Research the community which game they would prefer to launch with our [<u>game list here</u>]
• Select and launch 10 games with old graphics for users to try.
• Launch a new feedback system so the community can freely provide ideas and feedback

We've already selected 5 games but will follow the community's insight at that time. They are: "Block, Speed Panda, Alian Invasion, Sodoku, Stickman" in the game list above that you can check.

Activity in this milestone

• Announce the launch of more features of the website (this time, we already launched this new UX/ UI from 2 months ago)
• Interacting with the community to select the game for testing in this period
• Interacting and taking feedback from the community to select the game will develop

Activity for the next milestone

• Forming a new graphic team for this project from employees within our company
• Re-create 2 games with new art concepts following Miverse's guidelines

>Time: to May 31st

Output of this milestone

• Launch 2 games with the new art concept of Miverse
• Making and publishing the report on community interaction on the new website since Jan 2024
• Taking a survey from the community about which kind of DeFi activities they want to associate with these games for the next event development

Activity in this milestone

• Interacting with the community about newly launched games within this milestone
• Interacting, taking feedback, researching ideas for DeFi activities for designing new events, and contests that meet the community's insight

Activity for the next milestone

• Developing 4 new games after taking a survey from the community and based on the type of DeFi activities that the community wants to join.
• Developing the tournament, event, and contest detail
• Start developing the tournament feature at the start of this milestone
• Join and invite other communities to join the hub
• Collaborate with other communities to boost the development of the game hub

>Time: to July 31st

Output of this milestone

• Finish and launch the tournament
• Organize 1 tournament
• Launch 4 more games with the concept art of Miverse
• Making the report about the event/ tournament
• Holding at least 4 online meetings with the community
• Holding at least 4 online meetings with developers to support them in bringing their ideas to the game hub

Activity in this milestone

• Interacting with the community about newly launched games within this milestone
• Interacting, taking feedback, and researching the insight of users when joining the event to improve the event and features of the website
• Launch and organize a contest for game development to incentivize them to contribute to the hub
• Online support developer to bring their game to the game hub
• Launch 2 more tournaments for the community

Activity for the next milestone

• Developing 4 new games after taking a survey from the community and based on the type of DeFi activities that the community wants to join.
• Developing the tournament, event, and contest detail
• Start developing the tournament feature at the start of this milestone
• Improve the system
• Making documents for the game hub

>Time: to Sept 30st

Output of this milestone

• Finish 2 tournaments that started from the previous milestone
• Finish 1 contest for developers from the previous milestone
• Launch 4 more games with the concept art of Miverse
• Making the report about 3 the events
• Making 10 guideline videos to help developers act on Mihub
• Organizing 2 AMA online with the community
• Finish the close-out report
• Finish the documents for the game hub

Activity in this milestone

• Interacting with the community about newly launched games within this milestone
• Interacting, taking feedback, and researching the insight of users when joining the event to improve the event and features of the website
• Launch and organize a contest for game development to incentivize them to contribute to the hub
• Online support developer to bring their game to the game hub
• Support other developers on-chain their game
• Keep developing new games for the future

Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Dzung Nguyen - MIHUB CEO and Head of programing (Telegram)

• 20 years of experience in game development and IT projects.
• Currently, he owns a business in game and blockchain service development.

Cas Nguyen - MIHUB COO (Telegram | LinkedIn)

• 5 years of Experience in the investment field, especially the crypto market.

Kien Nguyen - MIHUB CTO and Head of Programming

• 10 years of experience in game development and IT projects.
• Currently, he owns a business in game and blockchain service development.

Dat Pham - Consulting to integrate MIHUB into Miverse (Telegram | LinkedIn | X)

• CEO of MIVERSE CEO - Community Driven Entertainment Platform on Cardano
• CEO of GADiAC Asia - +7 years social media marketing agency.
• A decade of launching and operating various businesses.

Most of the team will be from our in-house team. Currently, MIHUB is a cooperative project of Miverse and IBG tech. We use the advantage of each company to develop this project independently.

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

1st milestone (to Mar 31st, 1-1.5 months) - $8,300 ~ 25,151 ADA (13.81%)

• Game development: 2 man-months
• Community development: 1 man-month
• Content writing: 1 man-month
• Social media executive: 1 man-month
• Web development: 1 man-months

2nd milestone (to May 31st, 2 months) - $17.800 ~ 53.939 ADA (29.63%)

• Game development: 4 man-months
• Community development: 2 man-months
• Content writing: 2 man-month
• Social media executive: 4 man-month
• Web development: 2 man-months

3rd milestone (to July 30th, 2 months) - $26.400 ~ 80.000 ADA (43.98%)

• Game development: 4 man-months
• Community development: 2 man-months
• Content writing: 2 man-month
• Social media executive: 4 man-month
• Web development: 1 man-month
• Business supporter: 4 man-months

4th milestone (to Sept 30, 1 month) - $7,500 ~ 22.727 ADA (12.58%)

• Community development: 1 man-month
• Content writing: 1 man-month
• Social media executive: 2 man-month
• Business supporter: 2 man-months

The total budget is: 181.817 ADA (2.42%)

The monthly wage:

• Game development: $2.500
• Community development: $800
• Content writing: $500
• Social media executive: $600
• Web development: $1.400

For the game development, there are positions for it included below. But we use the average number for easier calculation.

• UI/UX design
• Art design Sketch
• Art coloring and refine
• Effect/Animation update
• Code/Test

About the ADA rate, we use the rate of 1ADA = 0.33 USD.

If we get the fund that gets more USD than our plan when exchanging from ADA to USD.

We will use it for further development.

How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The budget outlined in our proposal reflects the optimized wages we are offering to our skilled team members. These figures have undergone rigorous refinement through numerous recruitment cycles, striking a balance between retaining top talent and avoiding unnecessary expenditures. Our extensive experience in the industry, coupled with HR recruitment expertise, positions us to maximize cost-effectiveness for Catalyst.

Having amassed years of experience, we bring valuable insights that extend beyond monetary savings. Our meticulous approach ensures that funds are allocated judiciously, preventing wastage and directing resources where they yield the most impact. Time efficiency is paramount, and our well-designed workflows, learned from past experiences, contribute to meeting deadlines and commitments. We understand that time is money, and our adherence to timelines builds trust within the community, fostering accelerated development of the ecosystem.

As a distinguished company with a proven track record in both game development and project execution, we mitigate risks associated with inexperience. Leveraging our existing portfolio of developed games, we embark on this project with a wealth of knowledge, making the journey less risky and more expeditious than teams without our level of experience.

It's important to note that the budget presented here is not an exhaustive representation of the project's total costs. Various events and activities require additional funding, and we are prepared to leverage our own resources or seek partnerships to share these costs. Drawing from our past experiences with funded proposals, we are adept at navigating unforeseen financial requirements, ensuring the success and sustainability of the project.