Introducing Cardano Laboratory: A Development and Testing Environment for Cardano

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Ashish Prajapati

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

ashish@strica.io

Additional applicants

NA

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

7

[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?

No

[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.” .

No dependencies

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

Yes

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

Project will be fully open source

[METADATA] Category of proposal

Dev Tools, API or Library

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Above is an example laboratory on Stellar Blockchain.

Cardano Laboratory aims to provide a user-friendly interface for developers to interact with the Cardano blockchain. It will offer a range of functionalities for both mainnet and testnet users can generate key pairs and fund the accounts, they can create, sign, and submit transactions to the Cardano blockchain. Also, specify transaction details such as inputs, outputs with ADA and token amounts, certificates, metadata, and any additional data required. Users can also explore and analyse transaction details by providing the transaction CBOR. AND MUCH MORE, A true Swiss Army Knife for CARDANO.

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

Cardano Laboratory's focus on attracting new developers to explore the Cardano blockchain will enrich the ecosystem by fostering innovation, expanding the developer community, and accelerating the development of diverse applications and use cases. It will establish Cardano as an accessible and compelling option for developers from various blockchain backgrounds as well as it will provide valuable benefits to the entire ecosystem with user-friendly and comprehensive development and testing environment

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

The success of Cardano Laboratory will be measured by the number of developers who actively utilise the tool to explore and develop on the Cardano blockchain. Increased adoption, positive feedback, and community engagement will serve as indicators of the project's success, demonstrating its effectiveness in providing a valuable development and testing environment for developers and contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the Cardano ecosystem

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

The work is fully open source and hence available for review on our GitHub. Link provided. We will also share updated on our social handles.

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

We have a proven track record of successfully completing projects while maintaining high levels of trust and accountability. Since the beginning of the Shelley period, our team has been actively participating in the Cardano ecosystem, and we have successfully constructed and maintained Cardanoscan, a widely used Cardano explorer.

In addition to Cardanoscan, we created Typhon, a highly recognised and user-friendly wallet that has received widespread acclaim from the Cardano community. This wallet is a direct result of our involvement in the Catalyst programme, which demonstrates our dedication to innovation and providing important community solutions.

We have also worked and delivered the Cardano ADA and native tokens integration within Ledger Live bringing the mass userbase of Ledger to Cardano and providing a safe and secure custodial wallet solution to the community.

Furthermore, we have contributed to the Cardano ecosystem through a number of open-source libraries, which can be found on our GitHub repository (https://github.com/StricaHQ). These libraries represent our commitment to providing developers with dependable tools and resources that conform to high-quality and transparent requirements.

Our experience, knowledge, and positive feedback from the community attest to our ability to deliver projects with a strong emphasis on integrity and responsibility. We intend to uphold these values throughout the course of our implementation.

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

The goal is to build a user-friendly yet advanced tool for developers. Our experience with building on Cardano is extensive and hence we are confident to deliver this.

[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: Project Setup and Initial Development

• Set up the development environment and infrastructure for Cardano Laboratory.
• Design the user interface and user experience flow to ensure a user-friendly interface.
• Implement basic functionalities, such as key pair generation and account funding.
• Timeline: 2 months.

Milestone 2: Transaction Creation and Submission

• Develop the functionality to create and sign transactions for both mainnet and testnet.
• Support specifying transaction details, including inputs, outputs with ADA and token amounts, certificates, metadata, and additional data.
• Implement transaction submission to the Cardano blockchain.
• Timeline: 2 months.

Milestone 3: Advanced Features

• Expand the capabilities of Cardano Laboratory by incorporating advanced functionalities.
• Work with inputs and outputs, allowing users to manage transaction inputs and outputs more effectively.
• Support certificates for activities such as stake delegation and minting of native tokens.
• Integrate CBOR functionality for transaction analysis and manipulation.
• Timeline: 2 months.

Milestone 4: Testing and Refinement

• Perform extensive testing of Cardano Laboratory to ensure its stability, security, and reliability.
• Gather feedback from the Cardano community and incorporate necessary improvements based on user suggestions.
• Refine the user interface and overall user experience to enhance usability.
• Timeline: 1 month.

Milestone 5: Documentation and Community Engagement

• Develop comprehensive documentation to guide users on how to utilize Cardano Laboratory effectively.
• Engage with the Cardano community through various channels, such as forums, social media, and developer communities, to gather feedback and foster collaboration.
• Timeline: 1 month.

Project Management Approach:

The project will be managed using agile methodologies, allowing for flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements. Project progress and milestones will be tracked through regular reporting and transparent communication channels.

The projected costs for each milestone will depend on various factors such as team composition, development efforts, and associated expenses.

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

Milestone 1: Project Setup and Initial Development

• Deliverables: Development environment and infrastructure set up for Cardano Laboratory, user interface design, and basic account management functionality.
• Outcome: Project infrastructure is ready for further development, initial user interface design is implemented.

Milestone 2: Transaction Creation and Submission

• Deliverables: Functionality to create and sign transactions for both mainnet and testnet, support for specifying transaction details (inputs, outputs with ADA and token amounts, certificates, metadata, additional data), transaction submission to the Cardano blockchain.
• Outcome: Developers can create, test, and explore transactions within Cardano Laboratory.

Milestone 3: Advanced Features

• Deliverables: Expansion of Cardano Laboratory with advanced functionalities, support for managing transaction inputs and outputs, implementation of certificates for stake delegation and token minting, and integration of CBOR functionality for transaction analysis and manipulation.
• Outcome: Developers have access to more advanced features, enabling them to work with complex transaction scenarios and leverage additional capabilities of the Cardano blockchain.

Milestone 4: Testing and Refinement

• Deliverables: Thorough testing of Cardano Laboratory to ensure stability, security, and reliability, incorporation of user feedback and necessary improvements, refinement of the user interface and overall user experience.
• Outcome: A stable and user-friendly tool is available for developers to explore, test, and build on the Cardano blockchain.

Milestone 5: Documentation and Community Engagement

• Deliverables: Comprehensive documentation guiding users on the effective utilization of Cardano Laboratory, and engagement with the Cardano community through forums, social media, and developer communities to gather feedback and foster collaboration.
• Outcome: Clear and accessible documentation enables developers to understand and utilize Cardano Laboratory effectively, community engagement enhances knowledge sharing and fosters collaboration among developers.

To track the progress of the project, the following measures can be used:

• Milestone completion: Each milestone's deliverables and tasks are tracked to ensure they are completed within the specified timeline.
• User feedback: Gather feedback from the Cardano community and developers using Cardano Laboratory to assess user satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and incorporate necessary changes.
• Testing and quality assurance: Conduct thorough testing to identify and address any bugs or issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of Cardano Laboratory.

These measures will help track the progress of the project and ensure its successful implementation..

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

Total development Months - 7 Months

Efforts: UI design, Code Development, testing and QA

3 Devs - 3 x 106,000 = 318,000 (UI, Cardano, and Integration Engineer)

1 QA - 1 x 80,000 = 80,000 ADA

Total Cost - 398,000 ADA

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

1. Essential Development Tool: Cardano Laboratory will provide a crucial development and testing environment for developers, enabling them to build efficient applications and smart contract
2. Long-Term Benefits: By offering a user-friendly interface and comprehensive functionality, Cardano Laboratory will attract more developers to build on Cardan
3. Transparency and Accountability: The proposed team has a proven track record in blockchain development and will deliver the project with high levels of trust and accountability

In summary, Cardano Laboratory will serve as a valuable resource for developers, fostering innovation and accelerating the development of applications on the Cardano blockchain. The cost of the project aligns with the benefits it brings to the Cardano ecosystem, making it a cost-effective investment in the ecosystem's growth and success.

[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