Please describe your proposed solution

• how I perceive the problem that I am solving

One of the ways to increase Cardano adoption is to introduce as many real-life use cases as possible. Freelance websites force users to share their private info, pay bank fees, high platform commissions and taxes when they don't have to. Most freelancers are not exposed to cryptocurrencies. And web2 platforms are not willing to adopt crypto payments.

• my reasons for approaching it in the way that I have

I'm a Frontend developer with 5+ years of experience, and I know how to build websites. I also know that the Cardano ecosystem is not only about tech, it is also about people. A freelance platform will onboard new users into the Cardano ecosystem and will take a step further in introducing Cardano to the general public.

I had experience with other Freelancers platforms and was upset about commissions and KYC.

• who will my project engage

The project will engage people who want work online and companies/individuals who need their services.

• how you I demonstrate or prove my impact

We will create a portal where freelancers and clients will be able to post jobs, apply for jobs and make business without KYC. Payments will be via smart contract

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

Currently 1,5 billion people are working on freelance

Cardano community will increase in numbers when there will be more use cases. Also freelance platform will attract more qualified and skilled specialists in different spheres. For example, we found a professional designer, explained to her the Cardano basics and payed her in ADA. That's win-win situation

So, our project will create one more use case:

• Clients will be able hire freelancers and pay with ADA and CNA.
• Freelancers will be able to earn ADA and CNA.
• Not Clients, nor freelancers have to pay high commissions or be blockd because of sanctions.

Our project will remove mediators - banks, in the exchange between clients and freelancers.

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?

The proposer possesses the capability to deliver the project with high levels of trust and accountability based on their working experience. Previously, the proposer had experience in teaching courses, where all lectures were held live according to the schedule.

The lectures were conducted and prepared by the applicant. This demonstrates the ability to build a work schedule, stick to it and achieve your goals.

Here are the key factors that demonstrate their capability and accountability:

1. Community Presence: The author of the proposal regularly posts on Twitter, and creates reviews for Cardano projects.
2. Successful Frontend experience: The proposer has experience in creating multi-lingual services and apps.

The proposer has skills in the following areas that are necessary to complete the project:

1. English and Russian translation (to provide translations for the website)
2. Community engagement
3. Managing the team
4. Writing code

Moreover, the proposer has contacts with other developers in various fields, from design to smart contracts.

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

Milestone 1: 1 month (UI/UX Design):

• Write user stories (possible user routes on the website)
• Create website prototype (pages, breakdowns, services)
• Designs for wide-screen and mobile devices, color pallets and multilingualism;
• Create style-guide for project;
• Configure github repository and set up the project

Milestone 2: 2 month (Frontend):

• Frontend development based on the design.
• Setup multi-languages and adding translations
• Stack: Next.JS, Redux

Milestone 3: 3 month (Backend)

• Setup Backend for storing data
• Connecting Backend and Frontend

Milestone 4: 4 month (Smart Contract)

• Cardano wallet integration
• Smart contracts on-chain code
• Smart contract off-chain code

Start to form community around the project

Milestone 5: 5 month (Debugging and Testing)

• Testing and debugging of the service with a small focus group
• Load testing, testing for compliance with service rules
• Fixing bugs

Final Milestone: 6 month (Debugging and Testing) + Marketing

• Final testing and debugging
• Launch in production
• Marketing

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

Anastasia Polozova - CTO, Senior Frontend developer (React, NextJS)

Dmitrii Bondarenko - Fullstack developer

Roxy Khalyavina - UI/UX Designer

Smart contract developer will be hired from the community

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

UI/UX Design: 8000 Ada (hired specialist)

Frontend + Debugging and Testing: 20000 Ada

Backend: 25000 Ada

Smart Contracts: 50000 Ada (perhaps a hired specialist from the community)

Marketing: 15000 Ada

Paid services and unforeseen expenses: 2000 ADA

No dependencies.

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

The cost of this project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem, offering a low-risk, high-reward project.

Low Risk: The project will be developed in a popular business sphere. Freelance market is very active. Easy to advertise and engage people.

Education and Awareness: The service will also provide materials on how to use Cardano (initiate Cardano wallet, buy ADA, payments) in several languages (Russian, English, other languages will be added later).

Cost-Effectiveness: The money requested will be used to develop a product that meets the market requirements and Cardano's adaptation needs. Project audience will be gradually integrating into the Cardano ecosystem.