Please describe your proposed solution

Our solution, the Mesh Software as a Service (SAAS), aims to streamline and simplify the integration of Cardano blockchain capabilities into existing systems, regardless of their underlying technology. By deploying a suite of robust, scalable, and easy-to-use APIs, we enable developers to seamlessly interact with the Cardano blockchain without the need to understand its underlying complexities.

Here's how we will execute this solution:

1. API Development: Develop a comprehensive set of APIs that support a wide range of blockchain functionalities including transaction building, wallet services, and smart contracts deployment. These APIs will serve as the bridge connecting any application, built on any platform, to the Cardano blockchain.
2. Scalable Infrastructure: Implement cloud-based solutions to ensure high availability and scalability of the APIs. This infrastructure will support high throughput and low latency for all operations, making blockchain integration painless and efficient.
3. Documentation and SDKs: Provide detailed documentation and Software Development Kits (SDKs) for various programming languages to speed up the adoption and implementation process for developers. This will include step-by-step guides, use cases, and code snippets to facilitate easy integration.
4. Developer Support and Community Building: Establish a vibrant developer community around our platform through forums, workshops, and hackathons to encourage collaboration and innovation. This community will serve as a support network that fosters the growth and utilization of our API suite.
5. Security and Compliance: Ensure that all interactions through our APIs are secure and comply with the latest standards in data protection and blockchain security. Regular audits and updates will be conducted to maintain the integrity and security of the system.

By implementing these strategies, Mesh SAAS will not only provide the technical tools needed for Cardano integrations but also foster a supportive ecosystem that accelerates the adoption of blockchain technology across various industries.

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

• Integrating blockchain into existing platforms can be challenging. This proposal aims to expose all Mesh capabilities via restful APIs endpoints making it easier for anyone to integrate
• Cardano adoption, where businesses can easily integrate Cardano into their products & services

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?

Trust and accountability:

MeshJS is one of the open source libraries with highest quality in the Cardano ecosystem. Our previous work is the best and most sincere argument to showcase that we have been constantly delivering our promises since inception.

Feasibility:

MeshJS team has inside out knowledge on Cardano and software development in all domains of Cardano DApp development. We understand what users and developers need and have a strong track record which undermines our competency in the field

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

Milestone 1: Milestone 1 - Month 1

Delivery moth: August 2024

Milestone progress in %: 20%

Milestone Budget: 20000 ADA

Milestone output

• Deploy cloud infrastructure
• Open source implementation on MeshJS GitHub

Milestone 2: Milestone 2 - Month 2

Delivery moth: September 2024

Milestone progress in %: 40%

Milestone Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - exposing the json to transaction endpoint
• Server application code - Mesh utils
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Milestone 3: Milestone 3 - Month 3

Delivery moth: October 2024

Milestone progress in %: 60%

Milestone Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - user-defined transaction building (what parameters are supplied, how to get info) -> expose dedicated endpoints for customized transactions
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Milestone 4: Milestone 4 - Month 4

Delivery moth: November 2024

Milestone progress in %: 80%

Milestone Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - hosted wallet / private key for signing
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Final Milestone: Final Milestone - Month 5

Delivery moth: December 2024

Milestone progress in %: 100%

Milestone Budget: 20000 ADA

• A detailed report on what has been done
• All source codes are made public
• A Twitter thread to inform public

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

Hongjing (Jingles) Khok

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

PhD in Machine Learning &amp; Neuroscience from Nanyang Technological University, Jingles has a decade of experience as a machine learning engineer specializing in natural language processing, recommendation systems, and signal processing. Founder of Mesh SDK and Andamio, Jingles design and oversee technology operations at Defy, identifying product strategies and synergies.

Hinson Wong - Smart Contract Engineer

Team member of Gimbalabs, driving Hong Kong community

Key contributor to MeshJS, a Cardano SDK for DApp development

Lead developer at Cardano Name Service (CNS)

Extensive network with Hong Kong based hedge funds and individual HFTs

Ex-Citi, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinsonwong/>

Github: <https://github.com/sidanwhatever>

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1

Budget: 20000 ADA

• Deploy cloud infrastructure
• Open source implementation on MeshJS GitHub

Milestone 2

Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - exposing the json to transaction endpoint
• Server application code - Mesh utils
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Milestone 3

Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - user-defined transaction building (what parameters are supplied, how to get info) -&gt; expose dedicated endpoints for customized transactions
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Milestone 4

Budget: 20000 ADA

• Server application code - hosted wallet / private key for signing
• Open source implementation on GitHub

Milestone 5

Budget: 20000 ADA

• A detailed report on what has been done
• All source codes are made public
• A Twitter thread to inform public

No dependencies

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

1. Enhanced Ecosystem Accessibility: Our APIs simplify access for developers of all backgrounds to engage with Cardano, increasing both the diversity and number of applications, thereby boosting utility and adoption.
2. Cost Efficiency through Reusability: Our versatile API suite is a foundational investment that can be reused across many projects at no additional cost, maximizing the return on the initial investment.
3. Increased Transaction Volumes: By easing the integration of Cardano's blockchain into existing systems, we aim to boost transaction volumes, enhancing ADA's demand and supporting its value.
4. Community and Developer Engagement: Our funding will create detailed documentation and support community initiatives like hackathons, essential for fostering a vibrant developer community and encouraging further ecosystem investment.
5. Long-term Sustainability: The infrastructure and community we build will promote sustained, independent growth of the Cardano ecosystem, ensuring long-term returns in ecosystem health and innovation.
6. Alignment with Strategic Goals: Our project supports Cardano’s core goals—scalability, interoperability, and sustainability—representing a strategic investment that benefits all ecosystem stakeholders.