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This is the total amount allocated to Koios SPO Tools development (CNTools, gLiveView, topologyUpdater). 1 out of 3 milestones are completed.
1/3
Tighter integration between SPO Tools and Koios API
Cost: ₳ 18,000
Delivery: Month 4 - Feb 2024
2/3
Integrate SPO Tools with Catalyst/Governance
Cost: ₳ 18,000
Delivery: Month 6 - Apr 2024
3/3
Final Acceptance Milestone
Cost: ₳ 24,000
Delivery: Month 7 - May 2024
No dependencies.
Project will be fully open source.
Cover the costs for the ongoing and upcoming development and maintenance efforts, including but not limited to:
Our solution immediately addresses the Cardano ecosystem's identified demand for refined and advanced SPO tools. We ensure that CNTools and gLiveView remain the stable foundations on which Cardano's creative and diversified architecture flourishes by upgrading and improving these tools.
On maintenance/upkeep front, it’s vital to keep the SPO Tools that (CNTools/gLiveView/TopologyUpdater) that is being used by hundreds of stake pool operators up to date with latest versions of software components they’re interacting with, such as cardano-node, cardano-cli and hardware wallet libraries.
With regards to new planned functionality:
Our commitment to improving Cardano infrastructure matches with the ecosystem's concept of sustainable growth and innovation, laying the groundwork for Cardano's bright future.
Some of the useful metrics include number of users (as measured by analysis of logs / HTTP requests) of the tools and specific new/updated features, level of engagement by end-users in support channels, as well as github issues activity levels.
Each task mentioned in the earlier section will be converted into github project and trackable publicly in real-time on:
https://github.com/cardano-community/guild-operators/projects
We have devised a thorough plan to disseminate the outputs and outcomes of Improving and Upgrading CNTools and gLiveView SPO tools project to achieve maximum transparency and community engagement.
Our overarching goal is to foster a welcoming and collaborative environment that encourages active community engagement, resulting in a superior and robust upgrade for the existing Koios SPO tools.
Each of the individuals in the team have been around for years and are well-known within technical part of the ecosystem. Our team consists of seasoned developers and blockchain enthusiasts with a track record of success in the Cardano ecosystem. We delivered the Koios project, an open-source, decentralised API for Cardano, successfully, showcasing our technical skill and dedication to the Cardano community. Our team members have vast experience in system design, DevOps, system administration, networking, and software development, allowing us to deliver this project effectively.
We have always maintained a high level of transparency in our operations in terms of trust and accountability. Because all of our work is open-source and publicly accessible, anyone may verify and validate our progress. We communicate with the community about our work on a regular basis via numerous channels, including GitHub, Cardano forums, and social media platforms.
We follow strict financial management methods when it comes to managing funds. We have a clear financial plan for the project, and we make certain that every expense is justified and matches with the project's goals. We also intend to give the community frequent financial updates that outline how the funds are being used.
Furthermore, we recognize the significance of community interaction in a decentralised ecosystem like Cardano. As a result, we are committed to including the community in our decision-making process, soliciting feedback, and responding to any issues in a timely and transparent manner. This strategy not only ensures responsibility, but also assists us in developing a project that actually satisfies the Cardano community's requirements.
Main goal for Koios SPO Tools is to simplify complex tasks, minimise user errors and assist with monitoring for typical activities involved with pool operation. These tools also facilitate a more inclusive SPO environment, allowing less tech-savvy SPOs to also participate in network operation.
The approach has been validated over the years by the amount of adoption received by our tools - helping onboard large number of SPOs into cardano ecosystem.
The project will be handled using agile project management approaches, with regular check-ins and updates to ensure that everything is going according to plan. We will also have open lines of communication with the Cardano community to keep them updated on project development and to solicit comments and contributions.
The feature additions as outlined in the proposed solution can be seen as project milestones.
Each task mentioned in the outcomes will be converted into github project and tracked publicly in real-time on https://github.com/cardano-community/koios-artifacts/projects
Budget breakdown is as follows:
NB: Monthly reporting was deprecated from January 2024 and replaced fully by the Milestones Program framework. Learn more here
Our project team is composed of an assortment of people with a variety of talents and expertise. We work in an Agile environment, which allows us to quickly adapt and respond to changes. Here's a quick rundown of our team members:
Ola , Priyank , Greg , Michael , Boris
The roles shared between the members listed above:
Our team's unique expertise and collective passion to improving the Cardano ecosystem will ensure a successful project execution.