Please describe your proposed solution

We will provide an interface where a mobile user can purchase an NFC "Ada Pass" for small denominations of ADA which can be stored within their Apple or Android wallet.

The ADA Pass NFC can be used at Cardano events to purchase small goods from a prototype vending machine that will read the NFC and execute the transaction.

For the MVP, the actual ADA will be transferred to a decentralized entity that distributes the "Ada Pass" and manages the transactions within the prototype vending machine.

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

This project will provide an early use case for anybody to use ada to purchase goods in the real world with no knowledge of blockchain, cardano wallets, or crypto.

The branding/visibility of the "Ada Pass" within the Apple Wallet/Android Wallet will give Cardano additional visibility and potential media exposure.

Folks at events will be excited to try "Ada Pass" and purchase snacks or beverages or other small goods with crypto.

This is a good initial step in to getting real world adoption of ADA in a way that uses familiar technologies and has broad appeal.

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?

CSWAP Systems has already delivered numerous innovative solutions on the Cardano blockchain. Our NFT DEX beta has already surpassed 2M ADA in volume and thousands of transactions. We have successfully delivered the minting of 3 separate NFT collections with novel functionality, including custodial staking, ISPO bonus multipliers, LP bonus multipliers, and most impressively embedded LP. Our team has technical leadership/sr. level experience from companies of high standards including Nike, Best Buy, and Airbus. Jon Kravetz has architected 7 figure solutions for enterprise companies such as AstraZeneca (Patient Engagement Management System) and Rexel (Mobile Ecommerce).

Jon Kravetz has 10+ years of experience in hybrid mobile application development. Jon has developed innovative award winning applications. One of his applications, for the Wallis Annenberg Petspace, was featured on NBC nightly news. Other apps include a multi-billion dollar ecommerce app for Rexel, and a 7 figure enterprise solution for Astrazeneca.

CSWAP Systems uses agile methodologies in its development process, with a boutique consulting angle. This allows our team to remain lean and deliver high quality solutions. Here are some processes we incorporate in to our planning, design, and development phases.

1) Business requirements gathering.

2) Gap analysis.

3) Functionality matrix/scorecard including ease of implementation, user value, and product value.

4) Comprehensive Screen Design Documentation including wireframes and functional requirements.

5) Transparent and community development process.

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

Milestone 1: 1) Business Requirements Gathering

A) Milestone Outputs: CSWAP Systems will provide a detailed business requirements document. This document will outline exactly what is needed from a business perspective to deliver a complete solution for our MVP. The business requirements document will include any legal/license considerations, and also hardware requirements (the vending machine research).

B) Acceptance Criteria: The business requirements document must describe the requirements in a way so that the team can begin solution design process.

C) Evidence of Milestone Completion: Business and Technical leadership will sign off on the business requirements document and share with Catalyst team as requested.

Milestone 2: 2) Screen Design Documentation/ Hardware functional spec

A) Milestone Outputs: CSWAP Systems will provide a working screen design document with wireframes and functional description for each screen/module. CSWAP wil also produce hardware configuration with functional spec. (version 1)

B) Acceptance Criteria: The screen design document, which is a living agile document, must account for all new screens and modules and fulfill the business requirements. Hardware spec consists of configuration and functional description.

C) Evidence of Milestone Completion: Business and Technical leadership will sign off on the screen design document and hardware spec. A link to the agile SDD will be provided to Catalyst team for ongoing review.

Milestone 3: 3) Preprod NFC Creation

A) Milestone Outputs: CSWAP Systems will provide a video demonstrating how ADA Pass NFCs can be purchased with tADA. CSWAP will provide evidence of test net NFCs.(pre-prod test net)

B) Acceptance Criteria: CSWAP Systems has successfully processed an tADA payment and produced an NFC for Apple or Android wallet.

C) Evidence of Milestone Completion: Catalyst team can verify NFCs are being produced following an on-chain transaction. This information can be made public.

Milestone 4: 4) Successful transaction of testnet NFC via vending machine prototype

A) Milestone Outputs: CSWAP will provide video evidence that the ADA Pass testnet NFC has been used to purchase an item via the NFC enabled vending machine.

B) Acceptance Criteria: CSWAP Systems has successfully completed a testnet NFC transaction with the vending machine hardware.

C) Evidence of Milestone Completion: CSWAP Systems will provide a video demonstrating the Ada Pass being used to purchase an item in the vending machine.

Final Milestone: Final Milestone: Solution Delivery

A) Milestone Outputs: CSWAP will provide a video demonstrating our end to end solution working on main net. We will also provide a project-closeout report.

B) Acceptance Criteria: The video and project-closeout report is provided to either the catalyst team and/or public.

C) Evidence of Milestone Completion: The video, project-closeout report, and live main net functionality allowing users to purchase "Ada Pass" on-chain, download the NFC to their Apple and Android wallets, and then use them to purchase small items via the prototype hardware.

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

Project Owner - Jon Kravetz - Responsible for overall direction and planning for the project.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-kravetz-74b5331b/

Lead Consultant - Jon Kravetz - Responsible for the business requirements document.

Business Consultant - Mark Williams - Financial and RWC Market Analysis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-mba-4b833a56/

Operations, DevOps - Shield (not publicly doxxed) - Responsible for legal/licensing/storage considerations and cloud infrastructure.

Lead Front End - Jon Kravetz - Responsible for the public facing user experience and screen design documentation.

Lead Back End - Franklin Chua - Responsible for the Plutus script development and backend API. https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklinchua/

Plutus Architect - Buzz (not publicly doxxed) - Responsible for the NFT structure (CIP-68) and datum design. Any required Plutus/Aiken smart contracts.

Front End Developer - Charanel Gile - Responsible for Sr. Front end developer work on the nft marketplace, and RWC minter.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charanelgile/?originalSubdomain=ph

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Consulting Work: $20000

Legal Advice: $5000

Hardware (1 yr): $10000

Hosting costs (1yr): $5000

Front End Development: $20000

Mobile Development: $15000

Back End Development: $30000

Hardware Configuration: $10000

Plutus Development: $15000

Marketing/Graphics: $5000

Working Capital: Excess

No dependencies.

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

For the first time, Ada holders will be able to use their ADA to purchase items in the real world.

Apple Wallet and Android Wallet are familiar technologies that many people know how to use. While this is a first step, this could lead to further adoption of "Ada Pass" or similar technologies that allow people to use ADA in the real world.

This solution could attract media attention, and will be an attention getter at trade shows and conferences. CSWAP systems is willing to let Cardano founding entities lease the Ada Pass MVP and/or purchase a copy of the prototype at cost if desired.