Cardano Impact Report 2024

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Sustainable ADA

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

sustainableada@gmail.com

Additional applicants

Cole Bartlett

Razali Samsudin

[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?

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

Education

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG Goals:

4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster

innovation

16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

SDG Subgoals

4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Unique Impact: 

“In an era where our world faces pressing challenges ranging from environmental degradation to social inequality, the search for innovative solutions has become more critical than ever. It is within this context that the intersection of values, blockchain technology, and positive impact emerges as a promising avenue for change.If you need a “potion” of hope and inspiration through "Proof of Real-Life Projects", I invite you to enjoy the Cardano Impact Report by the amazing Sustainable ADA”. - Dr Mihaela Ulieru, Blockchain Pioneer, President at IMPACT Institute, World Economic Forum Expert and Chief AI Alchemist at SingularityNet

“Get on the right side of history with Razali and read this book” - Jackie Driver OBE, Programmes Principal - Equality and Human Rights Commission

“Congratulations! This was a long time in the making and what you delivered is an outstanding achievement.” - Thorsten Pottebaum - Co-Founder of DLT 360 

“This is a serious piece of work. Awesome work Sustainable ADA team. Crypto has a lot to learn from this.” - Sean Lynch, Founder - Open Litter Map, TEDX Speaker.

“Kudos and I commend you, Sustainable ADA, the barometer of Impact, for your work, and for really your efforts, which are titanic efforts in bringing this all together, to us, by studying, researching and collecting and organizing this collection of impact projects from the Cardano community…this report showcases our values driven approach. The Cardano community commitment to sustainability, social impact, governance, and innovation. It exemplifies the potential of blockchain technology in fostering transparency, traceability, and trust, ultimately leading to meaningful change” - Dr Mihaela Ulieru

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With the idea taking shape since 2021, during 2022 and into part of 2023 Sustainable ADA undertook a great journey in creating the very first Cardano Impact Report 2023 “Recalibrating Value, Identity & Impact Through the Blockchain”.

We propose to create another edition. The Cardano Impact Report 2024. A comprehensive publication that aims to capture and showcase the positive impact generated by the Cardano community, and especially the unsung heroes who deserve a spotlight.

Who will benefit?

“For those who are not in the Cardano community, this report is not just about Cardano. This is about an awakening to the wider global issues we face today, and a clear call to action, that our time has come to address these issues, head on. The report offers a path forward towards a sustainable and equitable future. By engaging with the innovative projects and initiatives presented here, you can also contribute to positive change and find solutions to the complex issues that burden our world, and at a minimum get inspiration to create your own projects, wherever you are in the world, and you can count on our community to guide you.” - Dr Mihaela Ulieru, Blockchain Pioneer, President at IMPACT Institute, World Economic Forum Expert and Chief AI Alchemist at SingularityNet

We propose to create a publication that will enable diverse and multisectoral stakeholders to be armed with up-to-date knowledge and resources from the grassroots and the top down institutions around the world. This publication will be a valuable resource whether for a crypto veteran or a person new to the sector, but curious to understand how the dots connect between Cardano4Good and real world impact, and for those looking for inspiration and a way to get involved with projects having a positive impact.

What is it?

The Cardano Impact Report is a comprehensive publication that aims to capture and showcase the positive impact generated by the Cardano community. It is designed as a book NFT (Non-Fungible Token) to leverage the unique features of blockchain technology, ensuring authenticity, transparency, and immutability of the content.

The 2024 edition will showcase art and original pieces from the Cardano4Good, web3 and impact community, and integrate the CIP-68 datum metadata standard to facilitate our plans to have dynamic NFTs.

Why it's important for Cardano, the community, and beyond?

Some may say that today, we live in both, the best of times and the worst of times.

With forest fires recently in Canada, protests against injustice in Paris, and the planet heating up to unprecedented levels…the world is on fire.

Scientists have warned of worsening global warming. 

The Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent. According to the United Nations, we are in a “code red for humanity. 

BUT, it’s not all doom and gloom, and there are solutions that exist today. 

• The Cardano Impact Report 2024 will play a crucial role in highlighting and celebrating the social and environmental solutions and outcomes achieved by the Cardano community. 

• It shall serve as a testament to the transformative power of blockchain technology and its potential to drive positive change in various sectors, including finance, governance, sustainability, and social impact.

We believe that Cardano is making a step towards a world where new mechanisms of decentralized cooperation and consensus can start to replace the cheap-at-all-costs and business-as-usual structures that are degrading the world we live in.

The Cardano Impact Report 2024 will play a crucial role in highlighting and celebrating the social and environmental impact and outcomes achieved by the Cardano community. It serves as a testament to the transformative power of blockchain technology and its potential to drive positive change in various sectors, including finance, governance, sustainability, and social impact.

Community Collaboration

The Cardano Impact Report 2024 will be a collaborative effort involving active participation from various stakeholders within the Cardano4Good, Blockchain4Good, Web3, and Impact communities. 

Sustainable ADA invites community members, project leaders, developers, researchers, and enthusiasts to contribute their insights, success stories, and expertise to make the Impact Report a comprehensive and inclusive representation of the wider community's and ecosystem achievements.

An Annual Report/Book

The Cardano Impact Report 2024 shall be published annually as a book NFT, providing a consolidated account of the progress, milestones, and impact generated by the Cardano ecosystem throughout the year. By adopting an annual format, it ensures that the Impact Report remains up-to-date, relevant, and reflective of the community's continuous growth and evolution.

Project Highlights of the Cardano Impact Report 2023 First Edition:

Sustainable ADA completed an in-depth analysis of the Cardano4Good community. We highlight over 65+ projects building within the Cardano and Singularitynet ecosystems, and those working to create a more equitable world for all through blockchain.

We showcased the values-driven approach of Cardano and its community's commitment to sustainability, regeneration, social impact, governance, and innovation. We highlighted projects that exemplify the potential of blockchain technologies and their ability to foster transparency, traceability, and trust, ultimately leading to meaningful change.

We featured artist and permaculture educator and activist Brenna Quinlan with cover art as part of our Legacy Edition Collection, and art within the report as part of our general collection. We also featured limited edition photography from our Sustainable ADA team to form part of the limited edition Legacy Collection (Cole, Affendi, and Razali).

https://youtu.be/CBRxmgeCofA

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

Impact for Cardano:

Bring new people to the community and activate current community members through engagement, education, and awareness raising and grassroots community involvement.

Solve a key problem and issue of addressing the gap in knowledge and understanding of the use of Cardano for real world impact and evidence of use case application.

Awareness raising through education and prevention of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) by arming stakeholders with a researched and accessible document.

Advocacy and Policy (holding companies and stakeholders accountable, lobbying for pro dlt/blockchain/crypto friendly laws and regulation to support innovation for positive social and environmental impact etc)

Direct Services with the use of this report as a resource (eg: education, consulting, advice, community support, networking, future utility and rewards for holders of the report as a NFT)

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

We will be looking to measure the following KPIs and get qualitative data:

Month 1-2 Milestone #1:

• Number of projects in the repository
• Number of projects screened for inclusion in the report
• Number of projects evaluated 
• Number of external partners onboarded to Cardano

Month 3-4 Milestone #2:

• Number of projects in the repository
• Number of projects screened for inclusion in the report
• Number of projects evaluated 
• Number of external partners onboarded to Cardano
• Rate projects that are deemed ratable with the IMS

Month 5-6 Milestone #3:

• Number of projects in the repository
• Number of projects screened for inclusion in the report
• Number of projects evaluated 
• Number of external partners onboarded to Cardano

Month 7-8 Milestone #4:

• Number of sign-ups to be mint listed for the report
• Number of supporting partners

Month 9-10 Milestone #5:

• Number of sign-ups to be mint listed for the report

Month 11-12 Milestone #6:

• Number of sign-ups to be mint listed for the report
• Number of minted reports

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

What are your plans to spread the project’s outputs over a reasonable timescale? 

Once the Impact Report is finished in first draft mode, it will be reviewed by our team editors and advisors which include Dr Mihaela Ulieru - Chief AI Alchemist at Singularitynet and former head of Strategic Impact at InputOutput.

It will go through this iteration and then be shared with featured partner projects for their final review and sign-off. 

This report once finalised in digital format, can be promoted over social media and partner networks.

How and with whom will you share the outputs/impact and opportunities that will occur as a result of your completed project?  

Once the Impact Report is finished:

• Dr. Mihaela Ulieru - Chief AI Alchemist at Singularitynet and former head of Strategic Impact at InputOutput.
• Featured projects networks.
• Partners and supporter networks.
• Cardano Spot - Thursday Cardano for Good, through their social media platform.

We will share and promote the Impact Report and the featured projects on twitter spaces, and webinars alongside Cardano Spot, Cardano Foundation, and other Cardano and blockchain4good, and impact platforms.

Online and in person events (Cardano Summit, conferences, workshops, festivals etc)

How do you expect to use the results generated from the project in further research and development activities?

The results of the report will support further activities such as:

• Awareness raising through education and prevention.
• cAdvocacy and Policy (holding companies, stakeholders accountable, lobbying for laws and regulation etc).
• Direct Services (eg: consulting, advice, community support, networking, future utility, and rewards)
• Education (course material)
• Online and in person events (conferences, workshops, festivals etc)
• Inspire others to enter the blockchain space and use the technology for good.
• Helps projects that are in the shadows come out.

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

We have already self published the first Cardano Impact Report which is available online here:https://sustainableada.com/cardano-impact-report/

We have spoken about it and have had others speak about our work here:

• https://twitter.com/Cardano/status/1674430777172586498?s=20
• https://twitter.com/Cardano/status/1674326838812766212?s=20
• https://twitter.com/SingularityNET/status/1674102336153583620?s=20
• https://twitter.com/CardanoSpot/status/1671911346445889536?s=20
• https://twitter.com/CardanoSpot/status/1668271103557484551?s=20
• https://twitter.com/SustainableADA/status/1664300366048161794?s=20
• https://twitter.com/CardanoSpot/status/1661762887172653059?s=20

We have been apart of the Cardano ecosystem since 2020 and helping educate community members on the connections Cardano has to sustainability and social and environmental impact.

The Cardano Impact Report 2023 is a testament to how dedicated the Sustainable ADA team is to helping grow and expand the Cardano ecosystem.

https://sustainableada.com/cardano-impact-report

Sustainable ADA are a registered LLP in USA

Sustainable ADA is expanding under the framework of Impact Web3. Sustainable ADA will be an educational partner and key part of the Impact Web3 ecosystem.

Pre-funding activities: 

We have had a lot of success while growing Sustainable ADA over the last few years. We have been closely connected to the Cardano community through our Project Catalyst proposing experience. 

Learn more about all of our past funded projects here: https://sustainableada.com/catalyst/

Sustainable ADA has created: 48 individual stories on projects building in the Cardano community and making the world a better place.

More info here: https://sustainableada.com/news/

Sustainable ADA also created the Cardano Impact Report where they highlighted over 65+ Impact Project buildings on Cardano to make the world more sustainable and equitable for all. 

Free Version can be found here: https://sustainableada.com/cardano-impact-report/

Partners, advisors and supporters:

Dr Mihaela Ulieru - Chief AI Alchemist SingularityNET | Former Head of Strategic Impact at IOG

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaelaulieru/

Alex Ross - Talk to Loop Lead | Former International Director of Programs and Partnerships at British Red Cross

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ross-61453a3b/

https://talktoloop.org/

Sunny Basra - CEO of SoundRig

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnybasra/

https://linktr.ee/soundrig

Affendi Samsudin - Co-Founder at Streets of ADA - A Samsudin Brothers Projek team

https://twitter.com/TR1PL7

https://asamsudinbrothersprojek.gitbook.io/streets-of-ada/

Alain "Fusion" Clapham - FRSA | Curator | Educator | Public Speaker | Facilitator

The self-professed ‘Transformative Storyteller’ has presented shows for MTV and Sky, hosted events at Wembley Arena, interviewed the likes of Beyoncé, Dr Dre and Marvel-mastermind Stan Lee, and shared his story on the TED stage.

An experienced public speaker, educator and creative producer, he is now a lead facilitator for YouTube, empowering thousands of young people to become better Internet Citizens, and helps award-winning CEOs discover their own stories of transformation.

The driving force behind creative currency initiative #IITSPIRATION and founder of BMT and BWT – an immersive live experience celebrating the ‘awesome everyday’ stories of black men and women - Alain takes on all challenges with irrepressible energy, curiosity and a desire to get to the heart of the matter.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-fusion-clapham-b8824b29/

https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/bmtstories/?hl=en

Sarah Margono-Samsudin | International Development Practitioner - Education for Sustainable Development Section@UNESCO and Secretariat Member of Mission 4.7 Organisation -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-margono-samsudin-a1b41b99/

Fabrizio Shao - Adaptive Athlete | Disability Advocate | Web3 Brand Ambassador

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizio-shao/

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CYHlrYXIEwC/ - Cardano Summit 2021 Keynote Speaker

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

The Goal of the Impact Report

The primary goal of the Cardano Impact Report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the value, identity, and impact created by the Cardano ecosystem. It aims to showcase the accomplishments, innovations, and initiatives undertaken by individuals, organizations, and projects within the Cardano community, highlighting their contributions to sustainable development and positive societal change.

Sustainable ADA’s long-term goals with the Impact Report

Sustainable ADA, as the social enterprise responsible for the Cardano Impact Report, has several long-term goals associated with this initiative. 

These goals include:

1. Creating a repository of success stories: The Impact Report aims to compile a collection of success stories, case studies, and best practices from the Cardano community. By sharing these experiences, it seeks to inspire and empower others to leverage blockchain technology for positive impact.

2. Building a comprehensive knowledge base: The Impact Report serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in understanding the potential and impact of blockchain technology. It aims to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem.

Drive Cardano's Impact Ecosystem

The Cardano Impact Report aims to play a crucial role in driving the impact ecosystem of Cardano. By showcasing the positive outcomes and contributions of the community, it seeks to attract more stakeholders, investors, and collaborators to Cardano, fostering a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem that can address real-world challenges and create lasting change.

Inspire and Onboard From Proof of Impact

Through the Cardano Impact Report, Sustainable ADA aims to inspire individuals, organizations, and projects to adopt a "Proof of Impact" mindset. By highlighting the measurable and meaningful impact achieved by the Cardano community, it seeks to onboard new participants who are motivated to create positive change and contribute to the sustainable development goals of Cardano.

[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.

Pre Funding 

We created the Cardano Impact Report 2023 which showcases over 65+ social and environmental impact projects from the Cardano ecosystem. 

(6 milestones over the course of 12 months)

Month 1-2 Milestone #1:

• Develop a Sustainable ADA Repository of Cardano Impact Projects starting with Impact Report 2023.
• Create new partnerships and invite community members to join the “impact project onboarding” team
• Create a go to market and promotion strategy plan
• Create a detailed plan for Impact Report 2024 and start a repository for new projects to add to this updated edition - (in connection with partners Positiveblockchain)
• Create a repository for current projects that have changed course or who have had significant updates/improvements to report on
• Partnerships formed(with a university, a Publishing agency)

Milestone #1 Deliverables:

• Create the repository and share updates on new projects
• Onboarding material for new projects and a portal for members to join
• Create a plan with onboarded teams and projects and delegate changes and advancements

Month 3-4 Milestone #2:

• Finalize roadmap for Impact Report Completion
• Partner with a University or a Publishing agency 
• Onboard 5+ community members to support our team that are located across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia (impact project onboarding)
• Impact Report Collaboration promotion

Milestone #2 Deliverables:

• Launch finalized road map plan with exact deliverables on how the new projects and community members are delegated to specific work and tasks
• Create meetings, announce supporting partners, create a more global and diverse team

Month 5-6 Milestone #3:

• Start research for Cardano Impact Report research 2024
• Start to edit and add relevant new parts to current projects 
• Take out any dead/terminated projects if any
• Onboard at least 3 artists from within and external to the Cardano community (a multichain artist, a web3 artist, and a new artist) for creating graphics and helping make the Impact Report a pleasant and visually impactful experience

Milestone #3 Deliverables:

• Begin the research phase of Impact Report 2024 with weekly meet-ups and community sessions
• Launch the editing/additions model
• Meet with artists and create a plan for onboarding artwork to our report

Month 7-8 Milestone #4:

• Start to finalize and add in the new sections 
• Create original artwork for the Impact Report and cover
• Create marketing material

Milestone #4 Deliverables:

• Integrate new research and project highlights
• Develop an outline for the new Report and add in sections we are keeping
• Take out non-needed info from the previous report
• Create a list of info we need to add to previously used sections, and sections we need to build
• Begin research for the new sections and a plan to deliver by next milestone

Month 9-10 Milestone #5:

• Finalize a launch and post-launch schedule 
• Finalize the report have 5-10 community partners review 
• Create marketing material

Milestone #5 Deliverables:

• Sign off on release schedule with partner projects and community members
• Have the Impact Report 2024 V1 draft ready
• Develop the marketing content and release of content schedule
• Finalize the last parts of the impact report
• Have our advisors review the report

Month 11-12 Milestone #6:

• Launch the report
• Promote the report (twitter spaces, webinars, conferences)

Milestone #6 Deliverables :

• Launch the Report and Report NFT with NMKR
• Send marketing materials to all projects highlighted in the report and report creation partners to have a huge marketing push to spread into many different communities

Post publishing: Month 12-13 Milestone #7:

• Push the report into multiple blockchain community channels and impact web3 and wider impact stakeholder circles (ongoing throughout the lead up and beyond the report)

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

Our main deliverable is the Cardano Impact Report 2024 in the form of an ebook and NFT.

We will measure the completion of the report, and its chapters, section by section.

Our milestones will be documented and tracked using Google suite (google docs, google sheets etc), and be open for collaborative editing and review with team members and contributors.

As a result of our work, we intend to achieve the publication of the second Cardano Impact Report, with the support of the Cardano and impact community at large.

By launching the completed report as an ebook and NFT we will have achieved one of our goals.

In the run up to the report launch and following its launch, we will follow up by supporting featured projects and partners to promote the book in their communities. Additionally, we will be giving projects a platform to speak about their impactful work by being guest speakers on our weekly Twitterspace co-hosted with Cardano Spot on Thursdays - “Cardano for Good”.

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

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

Given the first report we published was done voluntarily and unpaid, we are hoping with the support of the Catalyst community, we are enabled to continue our work with financial sustainability to spotlight the positive impact initiatives in the Cardano community and cardano4good ecosystem.

As we intend to sell the Cardano Impact Report as a NFT, we intend to reinvest the ADA into Sustainable ADA, pay for our overheads and incentivise further contributions and ecosystem collaboration and growth. This will lead to a positive return on intention, allowing us to continue our activities in awareness raising, advocating with research and evidence based decision making and impact monitoring, evaluation, verification and reporting.

The costs are justified and a modest ask given the average salaries for a graduate, and postgraduate researcher and Teacher in our sectors, and given our track record to date based out of the USA (Salt Lake City) and western Europe (London and Paris).

[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