AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Eric Tsai

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

eric248550@gmail.com

Additional applicants

Will Huang

will88669@gmail.com

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

5

[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.”

The project will be fully open source.

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

Regional Expansion

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

The proposed solution is an AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator specifically designed to address the lack of newsletters discussing news and developments on Cardano for Mandarin-speaking users in the blockchain community. This solution leverages AI technology to automate the creation of Mandarin newsletters, ensuring that Mandarin-speaking users have access to comprehensive and up-to-date information about Cardano's progress.

The AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator is designed to go beyond traditional sources of information and tap into the power of social media platforms and news outlets. By fetching tweets and news related to Cardano, the generator ensures that Mandarin-speaking users receive a holistic view of the latest happenings and discussions surrounding Cardano within the blockchain community.

Fetching Tweets: The AI system can access the Twitter API to retrieve tweets containing relevant hashtags, keywords, or mentions of Cardano. This allows the generator to capture real-time conversations, insights, and opinions shared by influencers, developers, and community members. By including these tweets in the Mandarin newsletters, users gain a comprehensive understanding of the sentiment, emerging trends, and community engagement surrounding Cardano.

Fetching News: To stay updated on the latest news about Cardano, the AI system can crawl popular news (e.g. Cardano Essential), and forums (e.g. Cardano forums) focused on Cardano blockchain technology. By analyzing headlines, article content, and metadata, the generator can filter and select news pieces specifically related to Cardano. This ensures that the Mandarin newsletters provide Mandarin-speaking users with curated news summaries, keeping them informed about important developments, partnerships, upgrades, and ecosystem expansions within the Cardano network.

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

The proposed solution, the AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator that fetches tweets and news related to Cardano, directly addresses the challenge of the lack of newsletters discussing news and developments on Cardano for Mandarin-speaking users. By leveraging AI technology and integrating with social media platforms and news outlets, the solution offers the following benefits to the Cardano ecosystem:

Comprehensive Coverage: The solution ensures that Mandarin-speaking users have access to a wide range of information sources, including tweets and news articles, related to Cardano. By aggregating content from various channels, the generator provides a comprehensive and up-to-date view of Cardano's news and developments.

Real-time Updates: By fetching tweets and news in real-time, the solution keeps Mandarin-speaking users informed about the latest discussions, trends, and updates surrounding Cardano. This helps users stay ahead of the curve and make timely decisions within the fast-paced blockchain industry.

Community Engagement: By incorporating tweets from influencers, developers, and community members, the solution fosters engagement within the Mandarin-speaking Cardano community. Users can participate in conversations, share opinions, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding Cardano's progress.

Efficient Information Digest: The AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator uses natural language processing techniques to summarize and condense lengthy discussions and news articles. This provides Mandarin-speaking users with concise yet informative overviews, saving them time and effort in digesting vast amounts of information.

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

User Engagement: Monitor user engagement metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and time spent reading the newsletters. These metrics indicate the level of interest and engagement from Mandarin-speaking users, reflecting the value they perceive in the generated newsletters.

User Feedback and Satisfaction: Collect user feedback through surveys, feedback forms, or user ratings. Assess user satisfaction, the relevance of content, and overall user experience. Positive feedback and high satisfaction scores indicate that the generated newsletters are meeting user expectations and providing valuable information.

Subscription and Growth: Track the number of newsletter subscriptions and monitor the growth rate over time. An increasing number of subscriptions suggests a growing interest in the newsletters and a successful outreach to the Mandarin-speaking Cardano community.

Social Media Engagement: Monitor social media metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and retweets on social media platforms where the generated newsletters are shared. Increased engagement on social media indicates the impact and reach of the newsletters, as well as community interaction and discussion.

Conversion and Action Metrics: If the newsletters include calls to action (e.g., attending events, joining communities), track conversion rates to assess the effectiveness of the generated content in driving desired actions among Mandarin-speaking users.

Quality and Accuracy: Evaluate the quality and accuracy of the generated newsletters by conducting periodic reviews or audits. Ensure that the content aligns with Cardano's latest news and developments, and identify any areas for improvement in terms of content relevance, language accuracy, and coherence.

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

Newsletters Distribution: Distribute the Mandarin newsletters generated by the AI system to the target audience, specifically Mandarin-speaking users interested in Cardano. Make the newsletters easily accessible through various channels, such as an email subscription. This ensures that the generated content reaches the intended audience and allows for wider dissemination.

Newsletters Website: Publish content generated by the AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator on the newsletter's website. By sharing this, it helps engage a wider audience and promotes knowledge sharing within the Cardano blockchain.

Social Media Engagement: Leverage social media platforms to share content that generated by the AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator. Social media provides an interactive and accessible medium to reach a wider audience and generate community engagement.

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

Development:

We have already successfully deployed some apps on Cardano mainnet such as NFT staking, NFT minting, and other apps. Here are some examples:

https://www.cardanocoinflip.io/

https://stake.ddos.design/

These apps are popular and currently have thousands of users using them and over a million ADA transaction volumes on these projects.

Enthusiastic and Community:

• Hosting official CIP1694 workshop: Hosting an official CIP1694 workshop demonstrates our passion for extending the capabilities and possibilities within the Cardano governance. By organizing this workshop, we aim to contribute to the growth and development of Cardano by exploring new ideas, proposing improvements, and engaging with the community.

• Hosting monthly meetups: Meetups offer an ideal environment to showcase our projects or features in development. We can invite attendees to participate in testing and provide feedback on this project.

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

The main goals for the AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator project are:

• Address the Language Gap: The project aims to bridge the language gap by providing Mandarin-speaking users with comprehensive newsletters discussing news and developments on Cardano. The goal is to ensure that Mandarin-speaking users have access to timely and relevant information in their preferred language.

• Improve Information Accessibility: The project intends to improve the accessibility of Cardano-related information for Mandarin-speaking users by fetching tweets and news articles. By aggregating and summarizing content from various sources, the goal is to provide Mandarin-speaking users with a consolidated and easily digestible overview of Cardano's progress.

To validate the feasibility of the project, several steps can be taken:

• Technical Assessment: We have conducted a technical assessment to determine the feasibility of implementing the AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator by using API from chatGPT. Also, we evaluate the availability of relevant data sources, language processing capabilities, and the potential to fetch tweets using Twitter API and use web crawler to fetch news articles in real-time.

[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 Planning and Preparation

• Define project objectives, scope, and requirements
• Conduct market research and assess the target audience
• Research and evaluate AI providers for text summarization and translation (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Set up project management and communication channels

Estimated Timeline: 4 weeks

Milestone 2: Integration and Deployment

• Develop a user-friendly interface for the newsletter generator
• Integrate the AI model into the system and establish the real-time translation pipeline
• Implement a subscription management system for users to sign up for the newsletter
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure a seamless user experience

Estimated Timeline: 8 weeks

Milestone 3: Content Generation and Delivery

• Design templates and formats for the newsletters
• Implement an automated content generation system that summarizes and translates the latest news and developments in real-time
• Set up a scheduling mechanism to send out the newsletters periodically
• Monitor and optimize the content generation process based on user feedback and engagement

Estimated Timeline: 4 weeks

Milestone 4: Improvements and Maintenance

• Gather user feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement
• Address any issues, bugs, or user concerns through regular maintenance and updates

Estimated Timeline: 4 weeks

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

Milestone 1: Project Planning and Preparation

• Deliverables:
• Clearly defined project objectives, scope, and requirements
• Market research report outlining the target audience and their needs
• Evaluation report of AI providers for text summarization and translation
• Project management plan and communication channels established
• Outputs:
• Well-defined project goals and a clear understanding of the project scope
• In-depth knowledge of the target audience and their preferences
• Identification and selection of a suitable AI provider for text processing
• Project management structure in place for efficient execution
• Intended Outcomes:
• A solid foundation for the project, ensuring alignment with objectives and audience requirements
• Informed decisions regarding AI providers, enabling the selection of the most suitable solution
• Clear project management and communication strategies, facilitating smooth progress throughout the project

Milestone 2: Integration and Deployment

• Deliverables:
• User-friendly interface for the newsletter generator
• Integrated AI model for text summarization and translation
• Subscription management system for newsletter sign-up
• Outputs:
• Intuitive and visually appealing user interface for the newsletter generator
• Seamless integration of the AI model into the system
• Subscription management system enabling users to sign up for newsletters
• Intended Outcomes:
• A user-friendly and accessible platform for users to access the Mandarin newsletters
• Successful integration of the AI model into the system, ensuring reliable and efficient summarization and translation
• An organized and manageable system for user subscriptions and newsletter distribution

Milestone 3: Content Generation and Delivery

• Deliverables:
• Designed newsletter templates and formats
• Automated content generation system for real-time updates
• Scheduling mechanism for periodic newsletter delivery
• Outputs:
• Well-designed newsletter templates and formats, visually appealing and aligned with the brand
• Automated system generating accurate and timely Mandarin summaries and translations
• Scheduled newsletter delivery mechanism for periodic updates
• Intended Outcomes:
• Professionally designed newsletters that provide concise and relevant updates to Mandarin-speaking users
• Real-time content generation and delivery, ensuring users receive the latest news promptly
• Consistent and scheduled newsletter distribution, fostering user engagement and loyalty

Milestone 4: Improvements and Maintenance

• Deliverables:
• Documentation of user feedback and analytics
• Regular updates and enhancements to the AI model and system
• Outputs:
• Documented feedback and analytics, providing insights for further improvements
• Updated AI model and system addressing issues and incorporating user feedback
• Intended Outcomes:
• Continuous improvements based on user feedback, enhancing the AI model's accuracy and system performance
• Regular updates and maintenance, ensuring the system remains reliable, secure, and user-friendly

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

Designer 1 x 1 month = 8,000ADA

UI / UX Developer x 1 month = 10,000 ADA

Full Stack Developer 2 x 2 months = 50,000 ADA

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

1. By utilizing an AI-based Mandarin Newsletter Generator, the Cardano ecosystem can effectively communicate with and engage a wider audience that primarily speaks Mandarin. This expands the reach of the ecosystem and enables it to tap into the significant Mandarin-speaking market.
2. Summarizing and translating the latest news and developments in real-time allows the Cardano ecosystem to stay agile and responsive. This ensures that Mandarin-speaking users receive up-to-date information promptly, enhancing their experience and fostering a sense of inclusivity.
3. Automating the process of generating newsletters through AI technology can significantly reduce the time and effort required for manual translation. This leads to improved operational efficiency and scalability, as the system can handle a larger volume of content without a proportional increase in resources.
4. Mandarin is one of the most widely spoken languages globally, with a significant user base in various countries. By offering a Mandarin Newsletter Generator, the Cardano ecosystem can penetrate and capture a larger share of this market, potentially attracting new users and fostering adoption.

[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