GoTo - (POPP) Proof of Participation Platform

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Nicholas Fekete

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

nick@yepple.io

Additional applicants

Jake Shearman

Mathieu Perron

Alexandre Chartrand

Bob Nuss

Dom Monette

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

6

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

We will utilize the NMKR API.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.”

The platform's Intellectual Property will be maintained in-house by Yepple and offered as a service.

[METADATA] Category of proposal

Other

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

We aim to establish an intuitive and user-friendly Proof of Participation platform, specifically designed to cater to real-world events while seamlessly supporting participants with diverse levels of blockchain knowledge and engagement. The heart of this platform is to empower users to acquire off-chain digital assets by attending designated in-person or even virtual events.

The platform leverages cutting-edge technologies like geolocation and unique ticket codes among other verification strategies. This creates a window of opportunity for businesses to monitor and reward their dedicated attendees, thereby fostering a fun, gamified atmosphere while also augmenting the perceived value of participation at multiple levels.

We plan to use the NMKR Studio API, a technology that facilitates the transition of these off-chain digital collectibles onto the Cardano blockchain. This ensures genuine digital ownership and gives users the freedom to trade their assets, given the respective companies allow trading.

The value attached to each digital asset is driven by a combination of the event's exclusivity and popularity, coupled with the specific perks companies offer to holders. This mix results in a unique and exciting participatory environment, where engagement can be incentivized and loyalty can be rewarded in the context of real-world events.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

A "Proof of Participation Platform" can be a solution to the challenge of empowering projects to further advance the NFT ecosystem in several ways:

Authenticating Physical Presence: NFTs are primarily associated with digital assets, but they can also represent physical items or experiences. A "Proof of Participation Platform" can provide a mechanism to verify that an individual has physically attended an event or participated in an experience, which can then be issued as a digital collectable and linked to an NFT. This helps establish the authenticity and value of the digital asset and/or NFT by providing evidence of the person's presence.

Creating Collectibles: Collectors are always looking for unique and rare items to add to their collections. A "Proof of Participation Platform" can enable the creation of collectible digital assets that serve as mementos or souvenirs from events or experiences. Collectors can acquire these digital assets as a way to showcase their participation in various activities, build their personal collections, and mint their assets.

Enhancing Engagement and Participation: By linking digital assets to a "Proof of Participation Platform" companies can incentivize greater engagement and participation in events or activities with gamified rewards. Individuals may be motivated to attend more events or participate in experiences if they know they can earn or acquire unique assets associated with those activities, with the further ability to mint. This platform can foster a more engaged fanbase.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

User Engagement: Measure the level of user engagement with the platform, including the number of participants, the frequency of attendance, and the overall enthusiasm shown by users. Assessed through active community participation.

Adoption Rate: Evaluate the extent to which the platform has been adopted by event organizers, venues, or institutions. Higher adoption rates indicate the perceived value and utility of the platform.

Trust and Reputation: Assess the level of trust and reputation associated with the platform and integration with NMKR and/or Cardano.

Scalability: Measure the ability of the platform to scale and handle a large number of attendees. If the platform can successfully accommodate a significant number of participants without compromising performance or user experience, it indicates its scalability.

Interoperability: Evaluate the interoperability of the platform with both NMKR and Yepple applications. This can be determined by examining whether the digital assets can be minted/issued through those applications in an easy user friendly manner.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

We are well-versed in developing solutions with a transparent customer-centric approach, and our experience with Agile Scrum development methodology ensures that we deliver continuous value at a sustainable pace.

Our plan is to share the outputs and results of our project in a phased manner, to best align with the Agile principles of iterative development and feedback. We will release monthly updates that provide an overview of the project's progress, the challenges encountered, the solutions implemented, and the milestones achieved. This continuous feedback loop will not only help us maintain transparency but also allow us to incorporate stakeholders' feedback into future iterations.

Our project's outputs will be disseminated among various stakeholders, such as the teams, their fan base, and the broader Cardano community. This will be done through a variety of channels, including project updates on our website, posts on social media platforms, community forums, newsletters, and webinars.

Upon project completion, we plan to share a comprehensive report detailing the project's impact, key learnings, and opportunities that emerged as a result. We believe this project will open up new possibilities for using the Cardano ecosystem, and we're eager to share these insights with the community.

Moreover, we will actively engage with other development teams within the Cardano ecosystem and beyond. Our goal is to foster an environment of collaborative learning and mutual growth. After all, our success is intrinsically linked to the success of the entire ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Yepple prides itself on a robust track record of delivering high-quality software solutions punctually, a testament to our commitment to reliability and accountability. Having successfully completed over 100 projects on the Cardano blockchain, we have proven our proficiency in this cutting-edge technology. Notably, our portfolio includes trusted, high-profile platforms like January Walker's regulation-enforced political sale, demonstrating our ability to handle sensitive and complex tasks with utmost discretion and efficiency, as well as the ADA Inmates Platform for Staking, Crafting, and Token/Utility Points distribution.

Our adherence to Agile methodologies combined with our rigorous quality assurance processes ensures a high standard for our deliverables. We believe in transparency and uphold the highest ethical standards in all our operations. Our primary focus is on customer satisfaction, and we dedicate ourselves to meeting and surpassing our client's expectations.

Our proven history of successful deliveries stands as a testament to our capabilities to execute this project effectively, responsibly, and to the highest industry standards.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main goals for this project include:

Off-chain digital asset management: Develop a robust and user-friendly off-chain digital asset management dashboard. This will allow users to easily track, manage, and interact with their digital assets.

Integration with NMKR Studio: Seamlessly integrate NMKR Studio to our platform, enabling users to mint digital collectibles on-chain directly from our dashboard.

Proof of Engagement verification: Conduct extensive research to understand the best Proof of Engagement verification methods that could be integrated into our system. The idea is to explore various techniques like geolocation, QR codes, Point-of-Sale codes, cryptographic wallet integration, attendance sign-up forms, merchandise-based RFID chips, etc.

Administrative Portal Development: Build an intuitive and effective administrative portal that will enable the management of engagement events. This portal will be designed to be user-friendly, allowing ease of use even for non-tech-savvy individuals.

Corporate and Community Outreach: Develop and execute a comprehensive outreach program to onboard companies and communities into the ecosystem of digital collectibles.

Feasibility will be assessed using the following metrics:

User Testing and Feedback: Throughout the development stages, we will engage users in testing the system's features. Their feedback will give us valuable insights into any issues that need to be addressed and whether the system is meeting their needs effectively.

Milestone Delivery: Successful delivery of each of the mentioned milestones within the specified time frame will be a key indicator of the project's feasibility.

Engagement Metrics: After the platform's launch, we will assess user engagement, the number of digital assets managed through the platform, and the level of community and corporate involvement. High levels of engagement will confirm the project's viability.

Growth Statistics: The growth statistics such as new users acquisition rate, return users, year-over-year growth metrics, monthly and quarterly statistics will provide substantial evidence to the feasibility of our approach.

By setting measurable goals and monitoring these metrics closely, we can validate whether our approach is feasible and aligns with the needs and expectations of the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Milestone 1: Off-chain digital asset management dashboard with permissioned account system and NMKR integration

Website deployed for off-chain digital asset management

Permissioned account system for users and administrators of collections

Intuitive UI/UX implementation for filtering, sorting, and viewing assets

NMKR Studio integration for minting digital collectibles on-chain

Timeline: 3 months

Success/Acceptance Criteria: Website is successfully launched with users able to create an account. Users will receive 1 or more off-chain Proof of Engagement collectibles once an account is created as a reward for engaging with the platform. Users will be able to view their off-chain collectibles in the platform’s dashboard. Key user features are tested and ready for use. This will qualify as an MVP for the platform, with developer-assisted event launches and asset distribution. Automated event launches and asset verification methods will be made available in later milestones.

Milestone Cost: ₳ 30,000

Milestone 2: Research and integration for a multitude of Proof of Engagement verification methods

Research performed and client surveys conducted on the following verification techniques, which range in security & convenience: geolocation, QR Codes, Point-of-Sale codes (receipts, tickets, etc.), cryptographic wallet integration into accounts, attendance sign-up forms, merchandise-based RFID chips, and any other potential verification/registration avenues that appear during this research

Integration of the verification and registration technologies that are deemed the most beneficial and practical, with an intuitive website interface to support each one.

Timeline: 2 months

Success/Acceptance Criteria: 

Milestone Cost: ₳ 25,000

Milestone 3: Administrative Portal Development and Documentation

A critical and essential aspect of the platform is the ability for companies and event coordinators to facilitate an event with engagement rewards with minimal financial and time overhead. An automated and HIGHLY intuitive pipeline for initiating an event on this platform will be top-of-mind throughout the design and development process, and is the key component to this milestone. Account-based, permissioned access to members of a company will be a big factor in easing complications for event coordinators.

Timeline: 1 month

Success/Acceptance Criteria: The administrative pipeline for launching an engagement event will be fully functional and available for use. A video walkthrough will be produced demonstrating the intuitive steps required to initiate a new event and configure the digital collectibles. The permissioned account system will allow multiple users to have access to the management portal for an event.

Milestone Cost: ₳ 20,000

Milestone 4: Corporate and Community Outreach

The inherent value of this platform comes from the interactions, connections, and experiences that blossom through event engagement. In order to maximize the potential impact, we will continuously reach out to companies and projects both internal and external to Cardano to onboard them into the ecosystem of digital collectibles.

Timeline: Indefinite

Success/Acceptance Criteria: The criteria for success of adoption is forever shifting and adapting to market conditions and the perception of NFTs, and it can also be measured by countless metrics. The two primary areas to look at are event creators and event attendees. We define success in these areas as consistent and similar growth in these two categories. Year-over-year growth metrics will be used to avoid seasonal effects on adoption, however monthly and quarterly statistics will be tracked to gain further insights into event attendance throughout the year. We target similar growth rates between event coordinators and even attendees to avoid an outsized “false positive” of adoption from many unattended events or one-off massive events.

Milestone Cost: ₳ 0 (Included)

Project Management Approach:

To ensure efficient project implementation, an agile project management approach will be adopted. The project will be divided into sprints, each focusing on specific deliverables aligned with the milestones. The team will conduct regular meetings to review progress, address any challenges, and prioritize tasks. We will use Linear as our project management tool to track tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress. Regular communication and collaboration among team members will be essential for successful implementation.

Additionally, regular feedback from users, event organizers, and the community will be gathered and incorporated into the development process. This iterative approach allows for flexibility, adaptation, and continuous improvement throughout the project.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Milestone 1: Off-chain digital asset management dashboard with permissioned account system and NMKR integration

Deliverables:

• Deployed website for off-chain digital asset management
• Permissioned account system for users and administrators of collections
• Intuitive UI/UX implementation for filtering, sorting, and viewing assets
• NMKR Studio integration for minting digital collectibles on-chain

Milestone 2: Research and integration for a multitude of Proof of Engagement verification methods

Deliverables:

• Research report on verification techniques including geolocation, QR codes, Point-of-Sale codes, cryptographic wallet integration, attendance sign-up forms, merchandise-based RFID chips, and any other potential avenues discovered during research
• Client survey results and analysis
• Integration of selected verification and registration technologies
• Intuitive website interface to support each verification method

Milestone 3: Administrative Portal Development and Documentation

Deliverables:

• Fully functional administrative pipeline for launching engagement events
• Video walkthrough demonstrating the steps to initiate a new event and configure digital collectibles
• Permissioned account system allowing multiple users access to the event management portal

Milestone 4: Corporate and Community Outreach

Deliverables:

• Ongoing outreach efforts to onboard companies and projects into the ecosystem of digital collectibles
• Metrics tracking and analysis for event creators and event attendees to measure adoption and growth
• Year-over-year growth metrics to account for seasonal effects on adoption
• Monthly and quarterly statistics to gain insights into event attendance throughout the year

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Milestone 1: Off-chain digital asset management dashboard with permissioned account system (3 Months)

Tasks:

• Design and development of the dashboard
• Implementation of account system

Cost: ₳30,000

Cost breakdown:

• Dashboard Design & Development: ₳17,500
• Account System Implementation: ₳12,500

Milestone 2: Research and Integration of Proof of Engagement Verification Methods (2 Months)

Tasks:

• Comprehensive research into engagement verification methods to provide as many methods as possible.
• Development of a Proof of Engagement concept based on the research
• Building and testing prototype verification methods
• Integration of verified and approved methods into the platform

Cost: ₳25,000

Cost breakdown:

• Engagement Verification Research: ₳4,000
• Development of Proof of Engagement Concept: ₳6,000
• Prototype Building and Testing: ₳8,500
• Integration of Methods into Platform: ₳6,500

Milestone 3: Administrative Portal Development, NMKR API Integration, and Documentation (1 Month)

Tasks:

• Development of the administrative portal
• NMKR Studio API Integration
• Creation of event management tools
• Documentation of the portal usage and tools

Cost: ₳20,000

Cost breakdown:

• Administrative Portal Development: ₳10,000
• NMKR Studio API Integration: ₳5,000
• Event Management Tools Creation: ₳3,000
• Documentation: ₳2,000

Milestone 4: Corporate and Community Outreach (2 Months)

Tasks:

• Initiating partnerships with corporate entities
• Community engagement activities
• Analysis and tracking of growth metrics

Cost: No cost to Community

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Our project will bring significant value to the Cardano ecosystem by enhancing engagement and incentivization mechanisms for event attendees and organizers. We have estimated the costs based on industry-standard rates for professional services in blockchain development, research, UI/UX design, and community outreach. The costs are aligned with the average wage in our country and reflect the complexity and scope of the work to be done.

Given the innovative features our platform will offer, such as off-chain digital asset management, integrated NMKR API, Proof of Engagement verification methods, and an intuitive event management portal, the project's value far outweighs its costs. It will prompt adoption and growth in the Cardano ecosystem, which is an invaluable long-term benefit.

Each dollar spent will be directed towards creating a more engaging, user-friendly, and secure environment for all parties involved in the Cardano ecosystem, which we believe represents excellent value for money.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept