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There is currently a lack of transparency, security, and engagement in decentralized governance that can be solved by introducing a DID-based voting system.
We offer a robust, secure, and user-friendly decentralized governance platform, integrating with Atala PRISM for DID-based voting.
This is the total amount allocated to Sundae Governance + Atala Prism Integration. 2 out of 5 milestones are completed.
1/5
Planning & Design for Atala PRISM Integration
Cost: ₳ 36,800
Delivery: Month 2 - Dec 2023
2/5
Development of Atala PRISM Integration
Cost: ₳ 36,800
Delivery: Month 3 - Jan 2024
3/5
Testing & Debugging and User Testing
Cost: ₳ 36,800
Delivery: Month 4 - Feb 2024
4/5
Pilot Launch of Atala PRISM Integration
Cost: ₳ 36,800
Delivery: Month 5 - Mar 2024
5/5
Full Launch of Atala PRISM Integration
Cost: ₳ 36,800
Delivery: Month 6 - Apr 2024
Pi Lanningham @ Sundae Labs
Artem Wright @ Sundae Labs
No dependencies.
The Atala PRISM components of the project will be fully open source.
The problem that Sundae Labs is aiming to solve with its governance solution and integration with Atala PRISM centers around enhancing the transparency, security, customization, and overall user experience in decentralized governance processes. We are tackling key issues that often come with decentralized systems, including lack of accountability, security vulnerabilities, and barriers to user participation.
Secure and Controlled Governance: Centralized systems can be vulnerable to manipulations or tampering. We address this by offering cryptographic security that protects proposal and voting data. By controlling access to proposal creation and voting, the power of governance is truly given back to the community.
Transparency and Verifiability: In many systems, it can be difficult for users to verify their votes or for the community to trust in the integrity of voting processes. We tackle this by allowing users to independently verify their votes and by employing a network of auditors who attest to the accuracy of each election.
Flexible Integration and On-Chain Minting: Many platforms struggle to interface smoothly with other ecosystems or lack innovative tools for governance. We integrate with diverse ecosystems and enhance transparency by minting voting results on-chain as an NFT.
Customization and Hosting: Communities often want to create a unique identity in the digital realm, but they might lack the resources or expertise to do so. We offer custom branding and robust IPFS/Arweave hosting, giving projects a unique identity and ensuring data durability.
User Engagement and Process Alignment: User engagement can be a significant challenge in decentralized governance, with many feeling detached from the process. We address this by offering an interactive voting experience and customizable timing features that align with unique governance processes.
Decentralized Identity for Governance: Traditional governance systems based on token balances might not align well with some communities' goals or values. By integrating with Atala PRISM, Sundae Labs allows the use of decentralized identities (DIDs) with associated credentials as an alternative basis for voting permission and power.
With the integration of Atala PRISM, we aim to build a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly governance platform that fosters community trust, engagement, and customization, while enhancing the security and transparency of decentralized governance.
Our solution addresses the challenge of transparency, security, and user engagement in decentralized governance by introducing an innovative and comprehensive governance platform that offers enhanced cryptographic security, user verifiability, and a user-friendly voting process.
The integration with Atala PRISM allows for decentralized identity (DID)-based voting, which can enhance trust and security in the voting process. This method shifts from the traditional token balance to a more flexible credential-based voting permission and power. It provides a unique level of control to the user, as their ability to vote and the weight of their vote can be tied to specific credentials associated with their DID.
For the Cardano ecosystem, this solution boosts user engagement, enhances security and trust, facilitates customizable governance and enriches Cardano's DeFi ecosystem. Overall, our solution could be a valuable addition to the Cardano ecosystem, enhancing its reputation as a secure, user-centric, and innovative platform for decentralized applications.
Project Adoption Rates: The number of communities or projects adopting our governance platform can be a good indicator of its success. Tracking new users or projects over time will provide quantitative measures of growth.
Governance User Engagement: Metrics such as the number of votes cast, proposals made, and the level of user interaction (like commentary) indicate how well the platform is fostering engagement.
Security Performance: The absence of security breaches, successful unauthorized voting attempts, or other malicious actions reflects the robustness of the security mechanisms in place.
Auditing Transparency: Positive feedback and endorsements from the network of auditors can bolster trust and verify the integrity of the system.
Integration Success: The smoothness and utilization rate of Atala PRISM integration, as well as the user feedback about this feature, can help gauge its success.
Sundae Labs is a proven and trusted contributor to the Cardano Ecosystem. We built the first AMM DEX on Cardano, and supply turnkey Rewards and Governance products/services to other high-profile projects in the Cardano ecosystem. Additionally, we actively support various ad-hoc activities like Cardano security and scalability R&D. We also contribute actively to ongoing IOG initiatives like Voltaire and other core tech topics of discussion. Learn more at https://sundae.fi.
Specific to this project, we already power the governance behind several major projects in the Cardano ecosystem via our Sundae Governance product.
To Enhance Decentralized Governance: By providing a robust and secure platform for seamless proposal creations and voting accessibility, we aim to improve the experience and security of decentralized governance.
To Increase Transparency and Trust: With user verifiability features and independent auditing, we seek to build more transparency and trust in the governance process.
To Enable Customizable and Interactive Voting: With features like custom branding, IPFS/Arweave hosting, and interactive voting, we aim to make decentralized governance more customizable and interactive.
To Integrate Decentralized Identity: By integrating with Atala PRISM, we seek to provide an alternative to "token balance" for voting permission and power, making the governance process more flexible and user-centric.
Milestone 1: Planning & Design for Atala PRISM Integration (1 week)
Milestone 2: Development of Atala PRISM Integration (2 weeks)
Milestone 3: Testing & Debugging for Atala PRISM Integration (2 weeks)
Milestone 4: User Testing & Feedback for Atala PRISM Integration (1 week)
Milestone 5: Pilot Launch of Atala PRISM Integration (1 week)
Milestone 6: Full Launch of Atala PRISM Integration (1 week)
Milestone 1: Planning & Design for Atala PRISM Integration
Milestone 2: Development of Atala PRISM Integration
Milestone 3: Testing & Debugging for Atala PRISM Integration
Milestone 4: User Testing & Feedback for Atala PRISM Integration
Milestone 5: Pilot Launch of Atala PRISM Integration
Milestone 6: Full Launch of Atala PRISM Integration
$55k USD / 184,000 ADA / 2 months
Engineer (1x): $25,000/mo
Project Management/Admin: $2.5k/mo
This project represents significant value for money for the Cardano ecosystem due to several key factors:
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The Sundae Labs Atala PRISM governance project work will be performed by the Sundae Labs team, housed and primarily based in the US, but with team members also located in Europe and South America.
Our CTO, Pi Lanningham (AKA @Quantumplation), is an active contributor to the Cardano ecosystem. He's an advisor on many large protocols, such as ADA Handle, Liqwid, and Atrium. He's been elected to the Indigo technical working group, gave three technical talks at last year's Cardano Summit, has recently hosted two community Voltaire workshops. He contributes broadly across the Cardano open source ecosystem.