Advancing QR code technology and its blockchain utility to onboard Web 2 services to Cardano.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Dion Szer

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

qrdano.nft@gmail.com

Additional applicants

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

12

[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?

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.”

Aspects of the coding related to QR code technology that we are developing will be intellectual property that we plan to hold within our company. This is largely because wider use-cases of this intellectual property is planned.

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

NFTs

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our plan is to develop improvements to QR code technology and use them within NFTs and other protocols to strengthen proof of ownership on the Cardano blockchain. The primary focus is to cater to non-web3 businesses to showcase the utility of the Cardano blockchain for their goods and services. If we take the example of web2 products and services, we will connect these products/services with NFTs, using QR codes to store pertinent data of these relationships. These QR codes can be viewable both on tangible items (e.g. product packaging; collectables), and within programming (e.g. in-game items; software verification). Using QR codes in this manner have a range of use-cases within non-web3 industries.

Through the use of dynamic QR codes (the ability to change the data linked to the QR codes), there are abilities for a range of information to be connected to these products through QR codes, as well as the flexibility for changes to the data stored within them. This not only benefits the different range of products/services to which we can cater, but has positive security prospects as well.

This will not only allow for the items to be connected to the blockchain, but a further connection with identifiable QR codes will improve on individuals/organisational claim for ownership of the product or service. This has a range of use-cases, including marketing products and data, health records, financial information, collectable markets, real estate, and wider technology services. Ultimately, this will increase the use-cases of web3 to non-web3 products and services, hence increasing onboarding of such businesses.

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

By creating new technology and products (related to QR codes and their integration with products and services on the Cardano blockchain), this will increase the use cases of the wider Cardano ecosystem for services that are currently not involved with blockchain technology. This therefore aims to increase adoption and innovation from the web2 and "brick & mortar" industries with web3 technology available on Cardano.

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

The success of this part of our project will be measured in several different metrics. Initially, the creation and development of the technology is the primary focus (work on this has been ongoing for several months, and will continue at an increased rate following funding). Once a functional product is available, we can start integrating these services within the blockchain and QR code technology as planned. This will allow for test cases that can be taken to wider organisations, hence onboarding them with the ability to showcase the functionality of the products (please note that connections with such organizations has already begun). Preparing and planning effective marketing pitches will be a part of this, and another measure of success.

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

We have a focus on open communication and data sharing. As such, we plan to periodically report on the progress of technology development, test cases, business connections, and successful adoptions as they occur.

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

The development and growth of the planned technology has been underway by our development team for several months. We have put out rudimentary versions of advanced QR code technology as free services to the Cardano community (e.g. our picture QR code generator is freely available through our website). We have a long-term plan with a highly skilled team, and feel capable to access the necessary technology and infrastructure needed for this project.

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

Our main goal is to continue advancing QR code technology, appeal. This, when integrated within web3 services, allows for a unique avenue for wider adoption from non-web3 services. For example, QR codes are widely used within most (if not all) web 2 and "brick and mortar" businesses from the past decade. They are known and relatable, hence onboarding their use for these businesses will not be challenging. This will therefore allow for their integration into web3 to be more seamless than web3-specific services.

[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.

• Development of QR code generator that integrates images within functional QR codes (COMPLETED)
• Back end development of dynamic QR code management systems - (2 months)
• Back end development of integrating QR code generation with web3-specific products (e.g. NFTs) - (2 months)
• Create professional and appealing UX/UI for these services - (1 month)
• Testing use-cases and practical applications - (2 months)
• Implementation of these services within existing/emerging web3 services - (2 months)
• Marketing and business connections with non-web3 services to encourage adoption of Cardano blockchain functionality for their services - (ongoing; plans for results within 3 months)

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

We will produce the coding and backend aspects of QR code generation and integration with the blockchain, as well as the UX/UI for this service to be appealing and easily accessible to the wider business population. Our previously mentioned milestones are our main focus to gauge the progress of our endeavour, with out intention to have a fully functional integration system of QR code generation with products and services that can be linked to the Cardano blockchain to increase the validity and reliability of Proof of Ownership.

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

• Technical development - ₳40,000
• Marketing/promotional material - ₳5,000
• Informational resources - ₳1,000
• Ongoing web development, hosting fees, licensing costs, etc - ₳5,000
• Legal fees - ₳5,000
• Project management & community engagement - ₳4,000

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

The creation of this technology has a range of use-cases both within web3, as well as to non-web3 entities. Considering this appeal, it has the potential to encourage a range of non-web3 entities to integrate their businesses with Cardano. Additionally, this appeal will also extend to other blockchains, showcasing the benefits for these external web3 business to consider Cardano to access such technology. This increased exposure and external business being brought to the Cardano blockchain is the value for money we propose.

[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