Please describe your proposed solution

In the past year there has been overwhelming interest in the use of blockchains like Cardano for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Many Cardano projects, like Landano, are early leaders in this RealFi space. A critical component that many Cardano projects have been struggling with is a reliable and comprehensive decentralized identifier (DID) tool and protocol. This is critical to speed up implementation and market-share capture. There have been a number of tools and protocols developed over the past two years but the Cardano Foundation Identity Wallet initiative looks to have the most impact going forward. This is bolstered by its adoption of the KERI protocol which the Landano project, amongst many others, is looking to implement. See <https://github.com/WebOfTrust/keri>

Landano is developed using the Mendix development architecture. See <https://docs.landano.io/d/technical-architecture>. The Landano project will create a wrapper around the Cardano Foundation Identity Wallet as a Mendix plugin that can be used by other Cardano and Mendix projects. We will deliver and demonstrate the following core ID wallet use cases using the KERI protocol and CF ID wallet:

1. Verify user identity
2. Verify user ownership of NFT

Landano use cases will also involve transaction fees and commissions that will require the movement of ADA and possibly other currencies. The Landano wrapper will prototype the integration of Cardano Foundation ID wallet records with ADA balances held in a standard cryptocurrency wallet.

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

Many Cardano projects have been struggling with adopting a reliable and comprehensive decentralized identifier (DID) tool and protocol. This is critical to speed up implementation and market-share capture. Our project will demonstrate a practical real-world implementation of the Cardano Foundation Identity Wallet and the KERI protocol. Landano will share the deliverables of this project as Mendix plugins to allow other Cardano and Mendix developers to speed up their own decentralized identifier (DID) solutions. This will attract many other RWA projects to Cardano as they realize that choosing the right open DID platform and protocol is critical for RealFi success.

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?

Aaron Moguin, COO of Landano and Project Manager: Aaron is responsible for the project's overall management, ensuring that all tasks progress cohesively and efficiently. His expertise in operations management is key to maintaining project timelines and delivering on milestones.

Dorus van der Kroft, CTO of Landano and Lead Developer of the Project: Dorus is the driving technical force behind the project. With extensive experience in blockchain technology and software development, he ensures the technical excellence and innovation of our solution.

Peter van Garderen, CEO of Landano and Systems Analyst for the Project: Peter brings a strategic vision for integrating blockchain solutions with enterprise systems, overseeing the analytical aspects of the project. His insights are vital in aligning Landano’s record-keeping requirements with industry standards.

Technical Feasibility &amp; Project Management:

Our approach combines agile methodologies with continuous integration and deployment, ensuring that the project adapts to changing requirements and incorporates feedback efficiently. We leverage state-of-the-art tools for project tracking and version control, guaranteeing transparency and consistency.

Risk Mitigation:

We have identified key risks, including technical challenges in blockchain adoption in rural areas, and have strategies in place to mitigate them. Regular reviews, testing phases, and community engagement will ensure that we promptly address any issues, maintaining the project's integrity and progress.

Our team's combination of technical acumen, strategic insight, operational excellence, and community engagement positions us to successfully deliver a product that meets the needs of the Cardano ecosystem and its stakeholders.

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

Milestone 1: Milestone 1:

1. Milestone outputs: Design and Prototype
2. Acceptance criteria:
3. Design specifications document
4. Successful demonstration of the Mendix prototype in a test environment, showing preliminary integration capabilities.
5. Evidence of milestone completion:
6. Design document published on Landano’s website
7. Video of demonstration

Milestone 2: Milestone 2:

1. Milestone outputs: Testing &amp; Refinement
2. Acceptance criteria:
3. All critical bugs during testing are resolved
4. The prototype meets the functional requirements outlined in the design document
5. Evidence of milestone completion:
6. Test reports detailing the outcomes and issues found
7. Updated prototype demonstrating the refined functionalities

Final Milestone: Milestone 3 - Final:

1. Milestone outputs: Validation and Documentation
2. Acceptance criteria:
3. Positive feedback from stakeholders and potential users indicating the prototype is viable.
4. Comprehensive documentation that allows users to understand and interact with the prototype effectively.
5. Evidence of milestone completion:
6. Mendix plugin published in Marketplace
7. Published documentation and user guides

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

Project management: Aaron Moguin, Project Manager and COO - Landano

Aaron is responsible for this project's overall management and delivery schedule, ensuring that all components progress cohesively and efficiently. His expertise in operations management is key to maintaining project timelines and quality.

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-moguin-0a769512/>

Software development: Dorus Van Der Kroft, Software Lead and CTO - Landano

Dorus is co-founder of Landano. He is an expert consultant for the Mendix low code platform and a full stack developer with over twenty years of industry experience delivering projects from start to finish. His broad set of software engineering skills have been used in start-ups and large enterprises.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorus/

Design and requirements: Peter Van Garderen, System Architect and CEO - Landano

Peter is co-founder of Landano. He is a professional archivist and a world-renowned expert in the field of digital records management. He is the creator of the most widely deployed open-source archives management applications in the world and a long-time decentralization advocate. Peter has designed software architectures and led development teams for over 15 years.

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervangarderen/>

User engagement and testing: Dan Amankona, CMO of Landano and Community Liaison: Dan plays a pivotal role in engaging with the developer and broader Cardano community, gathering feedback, and fostering collaborations that enhance the project's relevance and adoption.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-amankona-50346649/

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

To accommodate for the fluctuation in ADA price, which creates a conversion risk and a potential budget shortfall, we are using the 12 month historical low (October 2023) base price of $0.25 ADA to calculate our expenses.

We will employ 1 senior Mendix software engineers ($130/hr = 520 ADA/hr), 1 systems analyst ($100/hr = 400 ADA/hr) and 1 project manager ($100/hr = 400 ADA/hr) to complete this work over a three month period. The systems analyst role includes requirements analysis, documentation, user acceptance testing and community management.

Milestone 1 (30 days): ₳42,400

Software Engineer: 60 hrs (₳31,200)

Systems Analyst: 20 hrs (₳8,000)

Project Manager: 8 hrs (₳3,200)

Milestone 2 (30 days): ₳42,400

Software Engineer: 60 hrs (₳31,200)

Systems Analyst: 20 hrs (₳8,000)

Project Manager: 8 hrs (₳3,200)

Milestone 3 - Final (30 days): ₳15,200

Software Engineer: 20 hrs (₳10,400)

Systems Analyst: 8 hrs (₳3,200)

Project Manager: 4 hrs (₳1,600)

Cardano Foundation (Identity Wallet)

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

The Mendix plug-in for Cardano is already under development, and will be completed by Q4 2024. Low-code adaptations like this have great potential to expand access for development and use for the Cardano ecosystem. Adding DID functionality to this expanded accessibility creates obvious potential for widespread adoption by adding a crucial element for many blockchain use cases, and will also increase Cardano’s utility for such use cases that demand secure and confident identity verification.