Please describe your proposed solution

Problem Perception

The lack of accessible and intelligent blockchain navigation tools on mobile devices hinders engagement and development within the Cardano community. Users struggle with accessing real-time data and insights, limiting their ability to interact effectively with the Cardano ecosystem.

Our Solution

We propose developing an AI-enhanced mobile application that simplifies blockchain navigation. Our approach leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time data, insights, and tools tailored for Cardano users. By integrating AI, we can offer personalized experiences, predictive analytics, and advanced search functionalities that elevate user engagement and streamline development processes.

1. Blockchain Overview:

• Epoch Information:

1. Epoch Number: Display the current epoch number, providing users with real-time information on the current state of the blockchain.
2. Epoch Slot Number: Show the current slot number within the epoch, aiding users in understanding the blockchain's temporal progression.
3. Slot Number: Display the current slot number, allowing users to track the blockchain's activity at a granular level.
4. Epoch History: Provide a historical overview of past epochs, enabling users to analyze trends and patterns.

• Stakeholder and Pool Metrics:

1. Epoch Stake: Showcase the total stake for the current epoch, providing insights into the network's overall staking activity.
2. Active Stake: Display the stake actively participating in the network, distinguishing it from inactive or dormant stake.
3. Pools with Stake: List stake pools along with their respective stake, giving users an overview of the distribution of staking across different pools.

• Transaction and Block Details:

1. Circulating Supply: Real-time information on the total supply of ADA in circulation, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the market.
2. Transactions Amount in ADA: Display the total value of transactions in ADA for the current epoch, aiding in the assessment of network activity.
3. Fees: Showcase transaction fees incurred during the epoch, providing transparency on the cost of network transactions.
4. Transactions: Present the total number of transactions conducted within the epoch, giving users an indication of network throughput.

• Block Analysis:

1. Block with Transactions: Identify and display blocks containing transactions, allowing users to explore the details of specific blocks.
2. Block Height: Show the height of each block, aiding users in tracking the blockchain's structural integrity.
3. Max Block and Min Block: Highlight the blocks with the maximum and minimum transactional activity, offering insights into network variability.
4. Block History: Provide a historical record of blocks, enabling users to analyze the blockchain's evolution over time.

• Additional Block Metrics:

1. Max Block Epoch: Identify the epoch with the maximum block production, helping users understand periods of heightened blockchain activity.
2. Min Block Epoch: Identify the epoch with the minimum block production, contributing to an understanding of network stability.
3. Avg Block: Present the average block production per epoch, aiding users in assessing the network's baseline performance.

• Block Size Analysis:

1. Max Block Size and Min Block Size: Highlight blocks with the maximum and minimum sizes, providing insights into the network's capacity and variability.

2. Sum Block Size: Display the total size of blocks within the epoch, contributing to an understanding of overall network load.

3. Blocks with Transactions: Identify blocks containing transactions, allowing users to focus on periods of heightened activity.

4. Token Explorer:

• Token Policy:

1. Policy Information: Display details about the token's policy, including its parameters and rules governing its creation and distribution.
2. Policy Metadata: Provide additional metadata associated with the token policy, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of its purpose.

• Asset Details:

1. Asset Name: Present the human-readable name assigned to the token, aiding users in quickly identifying and referencing the token.
2. Asset Name Hex: Display the hexadecimal representation of the asset name, offering a unique identifier for technical purposes.

• Supply Information:

1. Token Supply: Showcase the total supply of the token in circulation, providing insights into its overall distribution and scarcity.
2. Circulating Supply: Display the portion of the token supply actively in circulation, helping users understand the market dynamics.

• Transaction History:

1. First Transaction: Identify the initial transaction involving the token, indicating its inception and the address where it was first sent or received.

2. First Transaction Time: Display the timestamp of the token's first transaction, allowing users to trace its historical activity.

3. Last Transaction: Highlight the most recent transaction involving the token, providing insights into its recent usage.

4. Last Transaction Time: Present the timestamp of the token's last transaction, aiding users in tracking recent engagement.

5. Account and Address Analysis:

• General Information:

1. Balance: Display the current balance of ADA and tokens associated with the account, allowing users to quickly assess the account's financial status.
2. Token Holdings: Provide a breakdown of the various tokens held in the account, contributing to a comprehensive overview of the user's portfolio.
3. Transactions Count: Showcase the total number of transactions conducted by the account, indicating its historical activity.
4. First Activity: Highlight the date of the account's first recorded activity, offering insights into its inception.
5. Last Activity: Display the date of the account's most recent activity, aiding users in tracking recent engagement.

• Rewards Information:

1. Earned Rewards: Show the total rewards earned by the account over its history, providing a measure of its overall contribution to the network.
2. Unspent Rewards: Display the rewards that have not yet been claimed or spent, contributing to an understanding of the account's financial choices.
3. First Rewards: Identify the epoch when the account first started earning rewards, allowing users to track its participation from inception.
4. Latest Rewards: Display the epoch of the account's most recent rewards, indicating ongoing engagement.
5. Epochs with Rewards: Present a historical record of epochs during which the account received rewards, aiding users in identifying patterns of active engagement.

• Delegation Metrics:

1. Current Epoch Delegation: Show the stake delegated by the account in the current epoch, providing real-time information on its current involvement.

2. Active Stake: Display the stake actively participating in the network, indicating the account's influence on the ongoing epoch.

3. Next Epoch Delegation: Provide information on the account's planned delegation for the next epoch, allowing users to anticipate changes.

4. Next Active Stake: Display the projected stake actively participating in the network in the next epoch, aiding users in planning their delegation strategy.

5. Epoch: Highlight the epoch during which the account's delegation information is relevant, contributing to a contextual understanding of the data.

6. Stake Pool Analytics:

• Financial Metrics:

1. Margin: Display the margin percentage set by the stake pool operator, indicating the portion of rewards retained by the pool.
2. Fixed Cost: Showcase the fixed cost associated with delegating to the stake pool, providing insights into the pool's fee structure.
3. Pledge: Present the amount of ADA pledged to the stake pool by the operator, contributing to an understanding of the operator's commitment.

• Delegation Metrics:

1. Delegators: Display the total number of delegators actively contributing to the stake pool, indicating its level of community support.
2. Active Stake: Showcase the stake actively delegated to the pool, aiding users in assessing its current influence.
3. Active Pool Size: Present the pool's current size based on active stake, contributing to insights into its competitiveness.
4. Active Saturation: Display the saturation level based on active stake, indicating the pool's capacity to produce blocks.

• Stake Pool Details:

1. Live Stake: Show the total live stake, combining both active and inactive stakes, providing a holistic view of the pool's influence.
2. Leverage: Present the leverage ratio, indicating the pool's capacity to produce blocks relative to its live stake.
3. Pool Registration Date: Highlight the date when the stake pool was registered, offering insights into its historical presence.

• Block Production and Performance:

1. Epochs with Block: Identify the epochs during which the pool successfully produced blocks, indicating its active participation.
2. Lifetime Blocks: Display the total number of blocks produced by the stake pool over its operational lifetime.
3. Lifetime Luck: Present the luck factor over the pool's lifetime, providing insights into its block production performance.

• Rewards and Returns:

1. Pool Fee: Showcase the fee percentage charged by the stake pool, contributing to users' decision-making regarding delegation.
2. Total Rewards: Display the cumulative rewards earned by the stake pool, indicating its overall success.
3. Lifetime Return on Stake (ROS): Present the return on stake percentage over the pool's lifetime, aiding users in assessing its historical performance.

• Identification and Hashing:

1. Pool Hash: Display the hash representation of the stake pool's public key, uniquely identifying it on the blockchain.
2. Pool ID: Present the stake pool's identification string, facilitating easy reference and delegation.

Future Plans (Phase 2)

AI-Powered Personalized Experience

• Personalized Recommendations: Utilize AI to analyze user behavior and preferences to offer personalized content, such as suggested transactions, relevant stake pools, and important blockchain events.
• Predictive Analytics: Implement machine learning algorithms to predict future blockchain trends and events based on historical data. This feature will help users make informed decisions about staking, trading, and other blockchain activities.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Integrate NLP to enable users to interact with the app using natural language queries. This will allow users to ask questions like, "What is the current epoch number?" or "Show me the top-performing stake pools."

Advanced Blockchain Insights

• Deep Data Analysis: Use AI and ML techniques to provide deeper insights into blockchain data. This includes anomaly detection in transaction patterns, stake pool performance analysis, and more.
• Automated Alerts: Develop a system that uses AI to monitor blockchain activities and send real-time alerts to users about significant events, such as large transactions, changes in staking rewards, or unusual activity in their accounts.
• Smart Contract Auditing: Implement AI-powered tools for auditing smart contracts deployed on the Cardano blockchain. This will help identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the security and reliability of the contracts.

Enhanced User Interaction

• Voice-Activated Commands: Integrate voice recognition technology to allow users to navigate the app and access blockchain data using voice commands, making the app more accessible and user-friendly.
• Augmented Reality (AR): Explore the use of AR to provide an immersive experience for visualizing blockchain data. For example, users could see a 3D representation of the Cardano network and interact with different components in real-time.
• AI Chatbots: Develop AI-driven chatbots to provide instant support and answer user queries about the Cardano blockchain, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

Blockchain Security and Compliance

• Fraud Detection: Use machine learning models to detect fraudulent activities and suspicious transactions on the blockchain. This will help in maintaining the integrity and security of the Cardano ecosystem.
• Regulatory Compliance: Implement AI tools to ensure that transactions and smart contracts comply with relevant regulations. This will help users avoid legal issues and adhere to best practices in blockchain operations.

Scalable and Decentralized Architecture

• AI-Driven Decentralized Data Processing: Develop a decentralized architecture that leverages AI to process and analyze blockchain data at the edge, reducing latency and improving scalability.
• Interoperability: Explore cross-chain AI models that can analyze data from multiple blockchains, providing users with a comprehensive view of the broader blockchain landscape and facilitating interoperability between Cardano and other networks.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Solutions

• AI-Driven DeFi Tools: Develop AI-powered tools to enhance DeFi solutions on the Cardano blockchain. This includes automated trading bots, risk assessment models, and yield optimization strategies.
• Smart Investment Strategies: Use machine learning to analyze market trends and create smart investment strategies for users, helping them maximize returns on their blockchain assets.

Blockchain Education and Community Engagement

• AI-Enhanced Educational Content: Create AI-driven educational modules to help users understand blockchain concepts, Cardano ecosystem, and advanced topics. These modules will adapt to users' learning pace and preferences.
• Community Feedback and Improvement: Implement AI tools to analyze community feedback and continuously improve the app's features and functionalities based on user suggestions and usage patterns.

Project Engagement: Our project will engage developers, enthusiasts, and everyday users within the Cardano ecosystem. Developers will benefit from enhanced tools and data access, enabling more efficient project development. Enthusiasts and users will find the app invaluable for staying updated and interacting with the Cardano blockchain seamlessly.

Impact Demonstration: We will measure our impact through user adoption rates, engagement metrics, and feedback from the Cardano community. Success will be demonstrated by the increased accessibility and usability of blockchain data, leading to higher engagement and more innovative projects within the ecosystem.

Unique Aspects:

• While there may not be options available specifically tailored to the Cardano ecosystem, there are numerous examples across various blockchain networks. Notable examples for Ethereum network include Ethereum Block Explorer, Blockchain explorer for Ethereum, Ethereum Block Explorer ERC20, and Blockchair: Block Explorer. Our research indicates a mobile explorer app is essential for the cardano blockchain network, and we aim to address this need.
• Live Data Updates: Real-time updates ensure users have access to the latest information, reflecting the dynamic nature of the Cardano blockchain.
• User-Friendly Interface: The app prioritizes an intuitive design, making blockchain data accessible to users with varying levels of expertise.
• Our solution stands out due to its integration of AI to enhance blockchain navigation on mobile devices. This combination is unique and tailored specifically for the Cardano community. By providing real-time, AI-driven insights and tools, we address the core issue of accessibility and engagement. The benefits include improved user experience, more efficient development processes, and greater overall engagement with the Cardano blockchain.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Analysis: Users can perform detailed analyses of epochs, blocks, transactions, accounts, addresses, and stake pools, fostering a deeper understanding of the Cardano ecosystem.
• User Empowerment: The app empowers users, developers, and stakeholders by providing a robust set of tools for blockchain exploration and analysis.
• Community Engagement: Features such as stake pool analytics encourage community engagement, supporting Cardano's decentralized and collaborative ethos.

Impact Demonstration:

• Usage Metrics: Monitor user engagement with different features to understand which aspects of the blockchain are most relevant to the community.
• Feedback Channels: We will establish channels for community feedback, ensuring continuous improvement based on user suggestions and preferences.

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

In today's landscape, where users spend roughly 4 hours daily on mobile devices, mobile apps offer unparalleled accessibility and convenience. Introducing a mobile app option enhances user experience, providing flexibility and increased interaction. This aligns with industry trends, as many blockchain networks are investing in mobile app development for similar reasons.

Our project, by integrating advanced AI, ML, and blockchain features into a mobile application, aims to significantly enhance the accessibility, engagement, and functionality of the Cardano ecosystem. The key benefits include:

• Enhanced User Experience:
• Personalized Interaction: AI-driven recommendations and natural language processing will make the app intuitive and user-friendly, attracting more users to the Cardano ecosystem.
• Real-Time Insights: Real-time data updates and predictive analytics will empower users with timely and relevant information, aiding their decision-making processes.
• Increased Engagement:
• Comprehensive Tools: Providing detailed blockchain insights, smart contract auditing, and advanced stake pool analytics will engage developers and enthusiasts alike, fostering a more vibrant community.
• Community Features: By incorporating user-friendly interfaces, voice-activated commands, and AR experiences, the app will attract a broader audience, including those less familiar with blockchain technology.
• Improved Security and Compliance:
• Fraud Detection: AI-driven security measures will help protect the Cardano network from fraudulent activities, enhancing trust within the community.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring transactions and smart contracts comply with regulations will help maintain the integrity and reputation of the Cardano ecosystem.
• Scalability and Interoperability:
• Decentralized Data Processing: Leveraging AI for decentralized data processing will improve the scalability of the Cardano network.
• Cross-Chain Insights: Interoperability with other blockchains will provide a comprehensive view of the blockchain landscape, benefiting the entire blockchain community.

Measuring Impact:

• User Adoption: Track the number of downloads, active users, and retention rates of the mobile application.
• Engagement Metrics: Monitor the frequency of user interactions with different features, including personalized recommendations, real-time insights, and advanced analytics tools.
• Security Enhancements: Measure the reduction in fraudulent activities and compliance violations through AI-driven security features.
• Performance Improvements: Assess the scalability improvements through metrics such as transaction throughput and latency.
• User Feedback: Collect and analyze feedback from users to understand their experiences and identify areas for improvement.
• Community Engagement: Monitor discussions and interactions within the Cardano community to gauge the app's impact on user engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Educational Outreach: Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-enhanced educational content by tracking participation and learning outcomes.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities:

We are committed to ensuring that the benefits and opportunities resulting from our project are shared widely within the Cardano community:

• Open-Source Contributions:
• Code Repositories: Make our code available on GitHub under an open-source license, allowing developers to use, modify, and contribute to the project.
• Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation and tutorials to help users and developers understand and utilize the app's features.
• Community Outreach:
• Workshops and Webinars: Organize educational sessions, workshops, and webinars to demonstrate the app's capabilities and educate the community on its usage.
• Collaborations: Partner with Cardano-focused organizations and community groups to promote the app and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Regular Updates:
• Progress Reports: Share regular updates on the project's progress, including new features, performance improvements, and user adoption metrics.
• Impact Assessments: Publish detailed impact assessments to showcase the app's benefits and gather insights for future development phases.

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?

Capability to Deliver:

• Team Expertise:
• Experienced Developers: Our team consists of seasoned developers with extensive experience in blockchain technology, AI, and mobile application development. We have successfully delivered multiple blockchain-based projects and mobile apps, demonstrating our technical proficiency and reliability.
• AI Specialists: Our AI team includes experts in machine learning and data science, who have previously implemented AI solutions in various industries, ensuring that our AI-enhanced features are cutting-edge and effective.
• Project Management: Our project management team has a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, using best practices in agile methodologies and efficient resource management.
• Previous Successes:
• Cardano Catalyst Fund: We successfully completed funded proposals focused on enhancing the Cardano developer ecosystem with open-source tooling. This project was delivered on time and met all its milestones, earning positive feedback from the community.
• Our previous experience with blockchain integration projects funded by Catalyst previous funding round, including the "Cardano for 100,000+ students", “Universal DevTools for Real-time Tracking for 45%+ of Global Websites Support”, and “Enhancing cardano developer ecosystem with open source tooling” projects, highlights our commitment and proven ability to deliver impactful projects.

“Universal DevTools for Real-time Tracking for 45%+ of Global Websites Support” A comprehensive closeout document covering project objectives, scope, milestones, challenges, impact, and future recommendations. Click here

“Cardano for 100,000+ students” project with over 100,000 downloaded on google play. Project closeout report document Click here

“Enhancing cardano developer ecosystem with open source tooling” user-friendly tools and standardized solutions to streamline Cardano development, optimizing the workflow for a more efficient and enjoyable developer experience.

We have a successful history of developing and deploying mobile applications, including the existing ExpertsWay app on Google Play. This demonstrates our technical expertise and project management capabilities. Link to design click here

• Collaboration: We've established a reputation for collaboration, evident in our partnerships with industry leaders. We have been recognized by prominent entities, aligning with our commitment to excellence in software development. Our project has joined Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub with a mix of 38 technical benefits and business resources.

Validation of Feasibility:

1. Technical Feasibility:

• Prototype Development: We already started with a proof-of-concept prototype to validate the core functionalities of the AI-enhanced mobile application. This will include testing real-time data integration, AI-driven recommendations, and user interface design.
• Pilot Testing: We will conduct a pilot test with a select group of users from the Cardano community to gather feedback, identify potential issues, and refine the app before a full-scale launch on Google play.

1. Financial Management:

• Transparent Budgeting: We will provide a detailed budget breakdown, clearly outlining how the funds will be allocated across different project phases and activities in the cost-breakdown section. This ensures transparency and accountability in fund management.
• Regular Audits: Implement regular financial audits to monitor the proper use of funds and ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.

Processes to Ensure Trust and Accountability:

1. Governance Structure:

• Regular Reporting: Provide regular progress reports to the Cardano community and funding bodies, detailing achievements, challenges, and next steps. This will be complemented by transparent communication channels for community feedback and inquiries.

1. Risk Management:

• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies for each identified risk.
• Contingency Planning: Maintain contingency plans to address unforeseen issues promptly, ensuring that the project remains on track even in the face of unexpected challenges.

1. Community Engagement:

• Feedback Loops: Establish continuous feedback loops with the Cardano community through forums, surveys, and direct interactions, ensuring that the app meets user needs and expectations.
• Collaborative Development: Encourage community contributions and collaborations, leveraging the collective expertise and insights of the Cardano ecosystem to enhance the project's quality and relevance.

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

Milestone 1: Alpha Features Development

Description: Develop and implement initial alpha features, focusing on blockchain overview, stakeholder metrics, and transaction and block details. This milestone will lay the foundation for the application’s core functionalities, ensuring accurate data representation and user-friendly interfaces.

Features Included:

• Blockchain Overview:
• Epoch Information: Display current epoch number, slot number, epoch slot number, and provide an epoch history overview.
• Stakeholder and Pool Metrics:
• Total Stake: Showcase the total stake for the current epoch.
• Active Stake: Display actively participating stake.
• Pools with Stake: List stake pools along with their respective stake.
• Transaction and Block Details:
• Circulating Supply: Provide real-time information on the total supply of ADA in circulation.
• Transactions Amount in ADA: Display total value of transactions in ADA for the current epoch.
• Fees: Showcase transaction fees incurred during the epoch.
• Transactions: Present total number of transactions conducted within the epoch.
• Block Analysis: Identify and display blocks containing transactions, block height, max and min block activity, and block history.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Functionality Testing: Validate accurate real-time display and data integrity of blockchain, stakeholder metrics, and transaction/block details.
• User Interface: Ensure intuitive and visually appealing user interface.
• Alpha Testing: Conduct alpha testing with a selected group of users, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
• Documentation: Complete initial user guides and developer documentation.

Milestone 2: Beta Features Development

Description: Expand and refine features, focusing on token explorer and account and address analysis. This milestone aims to enhance the application’s analytical capabilities and provide detailed insights into tokens and user accounts.

Features Included:

• Token Explorer:
• Token Policy: Display policy information and metadata.
• Asset Details: Present human-readable names and hexadecimal representations of assets, along with supply information.
• Transaction History: Identify and display first and last transactions, including timestamps.
• Account and Address Analysis:
• General Information: Display account balance, token holdings, transaction count, and activity history.
• Rewards Information: Show earned and unspent rewards, first and latest rewards, and epochs with rewards.
• Delegation Metrics: Display current epoch delegation, active stake, next epoch delegation, and next active stake.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Functionality Testing: Ensure accurate display and real-time updates of token policy, asset details, and account/address information.
• User Interface: Validate comprehensive and user-friendly analysis features.
• Beta Testing: Conduct beta testing with a broader group of users, gather feedback, and make necessary improvements.
• Documentation: Complete detailed user and developer guides.

Milestone 3: Final Features Development

Description: Finalize development with stake pool analytics and additional metrics. This milestone aims to provide comprehensive analytics and ensure the application is ready for full release.

Features Included:

• Stake Pool Analytics:
• Financial Metrics: Display margin, fixed cost, and pledge information.
• Delegation Metrics: Showcase total number of delegators, active stake, active pool size, and saturation levels.
• Block Production and Performance: Identify epochs with blocks, display lifetime blocks, and calculate lifetime luck.
• Rewards and Returns: Display pool fee, total rewards, and lifetime return on stake (ROS).

Acceptance Criteria:

• Functionality Testing: Verify accuracy and real-time updates of stake pool metrics.
• User Interface: Ensure comprehensive and user-friendly analytics features.
• Final Testing: Conduct extensive testing, gather final feedback, and make necessary adjustments for full release.
• Documentation: Complete extensive user and developer documentation.

Final Milestone: Project Completion Report and Video

Description: Prepare and submit the project completion report and produce a comprehensive video presentation.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Report Submission: Submit a detailed project completion report to the Cardano Catalyst Fund.
• Video Presentation: Publish a video presentation demonstrating the application's features, user interface, and overall impact.
• Community Feedback: Gather and incorporate feedback from the community to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.

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

DataScience Labs plc

DataScience Labs plc is a reputable development firm known for its expertise in blockchain solutions, including mobile apps, and web systems. Our team has a proven track record of contributing to various Cardano-related projects, showcasing a deep understanding of blockchain technology and innovative development practices.

The development team behind our previously funded proposals such as "Universal DevTools for Real-time Tracking for 45%+ of Global Websites Support", "Enhancing Cardano Developer Ecosystem with Open Source Tooling", and "Cardano for 100,000+ students" will be working on this project as well, in conjunction with the below development team.

Core Development Team:

• Esubalew Amenu - Linkedin click here

• Role: Blockchain Integration Specialist

• Experience:

• Over 8 years of project management in blockchain and fintech industries.

• Successfully led multiple projects from conception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

• Expertise in coordinating diverse teams and fostering effective communication.

• Currently working at SingularityNet.io

• Email: [email protected]

• Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate (CBCA) - Certificate ID 64a11f630d345a3a7c07d6cb

• BSc in Computer Science, MSc in Software Engineering, BA in Management

• Founder of DataScience computing plc

• Faizur Reshid (PhD) - Linkedin click here

• Role: Product Lead

• Experience: Product manager and analyst.

• Responsibility: Leading and controlling the research and development processes, ensuring timely delivery and user-friendly features.

• Assistant professor at Haramaya University

• Senay Fenta - Linkedin click here

• Role: Programmer and devops

• Experience:

• Over 9 years of software related experience in blockchain and fintech industries.

• Contributed on previously funded projects

• Expertise in development and devops

• Certified in Oracle logo Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 Certified Associate, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0

• Founder and CEO of Awura plc

• Ermiyas G.Egziabher - GitHub click here

• Role: Developer

• Email: [email protected]

• Experience: Proficient in server-side programming languages, database management and API integration.

• Responsibility: Handles the backend development and integration of the platform.

• Amanuel Gulelat - click here

• Role: Lead Mobile App Developer

• Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in mobile app development with a focus on Flutter.

• Contributed to the development of prominent Flutter-based projects within the blockchain space.

• Proven expertise in creating cross-platform applications with a strong emphasis on user experience.

• Bereket Gebredingle - Linkedin click here

• Role: Blockchain Integration Specialist

• Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in blockchain integration and data synchronization.

• Worked on several projects involving real-time blockchain data updates.

• In-depth knowledge of various blockchain protocols and their integration challenges.

• Mohammed Ibrahim - UX/UI Designer

• Portfolio: Mohammed Ibrahim

• Responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user experiences.

• Proficient in user interface design principles and user-centered design methodologies.

• Experience in designing engaging and user-friendly interfaces for mobile and web applications.

• Khalid Abdurahman - Linkedin click here

• Role: Frontend Developer

• Responsible for developing the user interface and user experience.

• Experienced in recent frontend technologies.

• Experienced in creating responsive and intuitive interfaces.

• Mahlet Gejo

• Role: Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

• Experience in software testing and QA processes, ensuring the reliability and functionality of the plugin

The project team comprises experienced individuals with diverse skills, including blockchain development, product management, UX/UI design, and research. The team is well-equipped to undertake the proposed work for the Cardano Explorer mobile app.

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1: Alpha Features Development (1½ Month) (18,000 ADA)

• Blockchain overview, stakeholder metrics, transaction and block details
• 4 Developers: 14,000 ADA (3,500 ADA per developer)
• Testing and QA: 2,000 ADA
• Documentation: 2,000 ADA

Milestone 2: Beta Features Development (2 Month)(45,000 ADA)

• Development Team: 25,000 ADA
• Token explorer, policy, asset detail, supply information, and transaction history
• 5 Developers: 25,000 ADA (5,000 ADA per developer)
• Third-Party Services: 10,000 ADA
• Cloud Hosting and google play deployment: 5,000 ADA
• Development Tools: 5,000 ADA
• Project Management: 10,000 ADA
• Project Manager Salary: 6,000 ADA
• Administrative Support: 4,000 ADA

Milestone 3: Final Features Development (2 Month)(25,000 ADA)

• Account and address analysis, account information, reward information, delegation metrics, Stake pool analytics, financial metrics, delegation metrics, stackpool details, block production and performance, rewards and returns, and identification and hashing
• 5 Developers: 25,000 ADA (5,000 ADA per developer)

Official Release and Community Integration (½ Month) 10,000ADA

• Launch Event and Marketing
• Launch event coordination, marketing materials, promotional activities.
• Community Integration Strategies
• Strategies for integrating community feedback, collaboration initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Ongoing improvements based on early user feedback.

Additional expenses

Quality Assurance: 5,000ADA

• Quality Assurance Parameters Definition
• Quality Checks Integration
• Extensive Testing

CI/CD Implementation 5,000 ADA

• CI/CD Pipeline Setup
• Automated Testing Implementation
• Continuous google play Deployment Configuration

Contingency (5%): 5,550 ADA

Grand Total: 113,550 ADA

Our project will utilize free API providers for real-time data, ensuring accessible and up-to-date information without reliance on third-party suppliers or external resources.

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

The cost of developing this app represents significant value for the Cardano ecosystem. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with proven expertise in blockchain development, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and reliable product. The budget allocation is carefully justified, considering industry standards and the complexity of implementing a feature-rich mobile app. The costs are proportional to the skills and experience required for the project, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. This investment directly contributes to the Cardano community by providing a seamless and comprehensive mobile experience for exploring the blockchain, enhancing accessibility and usability for all users. The project's value extends beyond monetary considerations, aligning with Cardano's principles of decentralization and community empowerment.

Our budget is benchmarked against similar successful blockchain projects, ensuring competitiveness and value for money. For instance, comparative analysis with existing blockchain explorers indicates our budget allocation towards development and community engagement is within the industry standard for apps of this complexity and scope. Additionally, the cost per feature is calculated based on average development hours, taking into account the specialized skills required for blockchain integration.

ROI and Long-Term Benefits: The app is projected to significantly increase mobile interactions with the Cardano blockchain by at least 30% within the first year, enhancing the ecosystem’s accessibility and user engagement. By providing detailed analytics on stake pool performance and blockchain transactions, we empower users with actionable insights, fostering more informed investment and participation decisions. This not only contributes to the health and growth of the Cardano community but also enhances the blockchain’s visibility and appeal to new users. Our commitment to reinvesting a portion of any revenue generated back into the Cardano ecosystem underscores our dedication to its long-term success.