Cardano Natural Language Smart Contract Interface

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Dawit Mekonnen

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

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

6

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

We will create a natural language interface that translates plain English into Cardano smart contracts, enabling non-technical users to easily create and manage blockchain solutions.

[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] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Licence: CC BY-NC

[METADATA] Horizons

AI

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Problem Perception

The complexity of smart contract development on Cardano creates a significant barrier for non-technical users, limiting the blockchain's adoption and potential impact. Current solutions lack the intuitive, conversational approach needed to truly democratize smart contract creation.

Our Approach

We will develop a cutting-edge, proprietary system that leverages advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate Cardano smart contracts based on natural language inputs. This AI-driven approach will revolutionize how smart contracts are created on the Cardano platform.

Key features of our solution:

1. State-of-the-Art LLM Integration: Utilizes powerful language models to understand complex user requirements and generate appropriate smart contract code.
2. Interactive Dialogue System: Engages users in a conversational manner, asking follow-up questions to clarify intent and gather necessary details for contract creation.
3. Contextual Understanding: The system will maintain context throughout the conversation, ensuring that the final contract accurately reflects the user's overall goals.
4. Automated Code Generation: Translates user requirements directly into optimized Plutus code, eliminating the need for manual coding.
5. Iterative Refinement: Allows users to review and request modifications to the generated contract through natural language instructions.
6. Explanation and Visualization: Provides plain-language explanations of the contract's functionality and visual representations of its logic.

How It Works

1. The user initiates a conversation, describing their desired smart contract functionality.
2. Our LLM-powered system analyzes the request and asks targeted follow-up questions to gather all necessary details.
3. Based on the conversation, the system generates a complete, optimized Cardano smart contract.
4. The user can review, request changes, or approve the contract, all through natural language interaction.
5. Once finalized, the system assists in deploying the contract to the Cardano blockchain.

Target Audience

• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Financial institutions
• Legal professionals
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Cardano enthusiasts without technical backgrounds

Demonstrating Impact

We will measure our impact through:

• Number and complexity of contracts generated
• User satisfaction surveys
• Time saved compared to traditional smart contract development
• Case studies of high-profile contracts created using our system

Uniqueness and Importance

Our solution is revolutionary in its use of advanced AI to generate smart contracts, making it vastly more powerful and user-friendly than existing tools. It's crucial for Cardano because it:

1. Dramatically lowers the barrier to entry for smart contract creation.
2. Accelerates adoption by making Cardano accessible to a broader audience.
3. Enables rapid prototyping and deployment of complex blockchain solutions.
4. Positions Cardano at the forefront of AI-blockchain integration.

By combining the power of LLMs with Cardano's robust blockchain, our proprietary system will unlock unprecedented possibilities for smart contract creation and blockchain adoption.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Our AI-powered smart contract generator will significantly impact the Cardano ecosystem by democratizing access to smart contract creation and accelerating adoption. Here's how we'll measure and share our impact:

Value to the Cardano Community

1. Increased Adoption: By lowering the technical barrier, we'll attract new users to Cardano, expanding the ecosystem.
2. Innovation Catalyst: Easier contract creation will spur new use cases and applications on Cardano.
3. Competitive Edge: This AI-driven tool will position Cardano as a leader in user-friendly blockchain solutions.
4. Economic Growth: More contracts mean increased ADA utilization and potential value appreciation.
5. Community Empowerment: Non-technical users can actively participate in the Cardano ecosystem.

Measuring Impact

We will track and analyze:

1. User Metrics:
2. Number of unique users
3. User retention rate
4. User demographic data to measure expansion into new sectors
5. Contract Metrics:
6. Number of contracts generated
7. Complexity of contracts (measured by function count and interaction depth)
8. Success rate of contract deployment
9. Ecosystem Metrics:
10. Increase in total value locked (TVL) in Cardano DeFi
11. Number of new projects launched using our tool
12. Growth in Cardano's developer community
13. Performance Metrics:
14. Average time saved per contract compared to traditional development
15. Accuracy of generated contracts (measured by successful execution and lack of vulnerabilities)
16. User Feedback:
17. Regular surveys to gauge satisfaction and gather qualitative insights
18. Net Promoter Score (NPS) to measure likelihood of recommendation

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities

1. Regular Community Updates:
2. Monthly reports on key metrics and milestone achievements
3. Quarterly webinars presenting detailed analysis and future roadmap
4. Case Studies:
5. Highlight successful projects built using our AI tool
6. Showcase diverse use cases across industries
7. Cardano Events:
8. Present findings at Cardano summits and conferences
9. Host workshops to demonstrate the tool's capabilities
10. Collaborative Opportunities:
11. Partner with Cardano stake pools to offer educational programs
12. Engage with Cardano improvement proposals (CIPs) to enhance the ecosystem
13. Media Outreach:
14. Share success stories through Cardano community channels
15. Contribute articles to blockchain and tech publications
16. Open API (Future Phase):
17. Develop an API for integration with other Cardano tools and platforms

• Foster a developer community around our AI technology

By consistently measuring and openly sharing our impact, we aim to demonstrate the transformative potential of our AI tool for the Cardano ecosystem. Our success will be reflected in the growth, innovation, and accessibility of the entire Cardano community.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Team Composition and Capabilities

Our team consists of two highly skilled developers with complementary expertise:

1. AI and Blockchain Specialist:

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, specializing in natural language processing
• 3+ years of blockchain development, with a focus on Cardano and smart contracts
• Proficient in Haskell and Plutus for Cardano development

1. Full Stack Web Developer:

• 7+ years of experience in full stack web development
• Expertise in modern web frameworks (React, Node.js) and RESTful API design
• Experience integrating blockchain solutions into web applications

Our combined skills cover all aspects necessary for developing an AI-powered smart contract generator for Cardano:

• AI model development and fine-tuning for understanding natural language inputs
• Smart contract creation and optimization on the Cardano blockchain
• User-friendly web interface development for interacting with the AI system

Project Delivery Approach

To ensure high levels of trust and accountability:

1. Agile Development Methodology:

• Two-week sprint cycles with clear, measurable objectives
• Regular internal reviews to ensure quality and alignment with project goals

1. Transparent Progress Tracking:

• GitHub project board for task management and progress visibility
• Weekly progress reports shared with the Cardano community

1. Community Engagement:

• Monthly AMAs (Ask Me Anything) sessions to address community questions
• Open feedback channels for continuous improvement

1. Phased Development:

• Phase 1: Proof of concept focusing on basic smart contract generation
• Phase 2: Enhanced AI capabilities and user interface improvements
• Phase 3: Integration with Cardano testnet for real-world validation

Feasibility Validation

To validate our approach:

• Technical Prototype:
• Develop a minimal viable product (MVP) demonstrating core functionalities
• Open beta testing with a select group of Cardano developers
• Performance Benchmarking:
• Compare AI-generated contracts with manually created ones for quality and efficiency
• Stress test the system with various complex contract scenarios
• Security Audits:
• Engage third-party security firms for code audits and penetration testing
• Implement recommended security measures before mainnet launch
• Scalability Testing:
• Simulate high-load scenarios to ensure system stability
• Optimize infrastructure based on performance metrics

Fund Management and Accountability

To ensure proper fund management:

• Milestone-Based Fund Release:
• Funds released in tranches tied to specific project milestones
• Community review of milestone completion before fund release
• Third-Party Oversight:
• Engage a reputable accounting firm for quarterly financial audits
• Publish audit reports for community review
• Contingency Planning:
• Allocate 10% of funds as a contingency for unforeseen challenges
• Clear protocol for addressing scope changes or technical hurdles

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Milestone 1: Web Development, UI/UX, and Technical Documentation

Percentage of Total: 25% Amount: 30,000 ADA

Outputs:

• Fully functional web interface for the smart contract generator
• Intuitive UI/UX design
• Comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture and APIs

Acceptance Criteria:

• Web application is responsive and works across major browsers
• UI/UX design.
• Technical documentation is complete and understandable to other developers

Evidence of Completion:

• Demo of the website
• Technical documentation report

Milestone 2: AI Agent Development

Percentage of Total: 40% Amount: 48,000 ADA

Outputs:

• Developed AI model for understanding natural language contract requirements
• Smart contract generation engine capable of producing Plutus code
• Integration with Cardano blockchain for contract validation

Acceptance Criteria:

• AI agent accurately interprets 85% of common smart contract requests
• Generated contracts pass syntax checks
• System successfully interacts with Cardano testnet for contract validation

Evidence of Completion:

• Technical report detailing AI performance metrics and test cases
• Demo of AI agent generating valid Plutus code for various contract types

Milestone 3: Website Integration and Live Demo

Percentage of Total: 25% Amount: 30,000 ADA

Outputs:

• Fully integrated system combining web interface and AI agent
• Live demo environment for real-time contract generation
• Beta testing program with selected Cardano community members

Acceptance Criteria:

• Seamless user experience from input to contract generation
• System handles complex contracts with multiple interactions

Evidence of Completion:

• Live demo URL for project reviewers
• Beta testing report including user feedback and performance metrics

Percentage of Total: 10% Amount: 12,000 ADA

Outputs:

• Polished, production-ready AI-powered smart contract generator
• Comprehensive project documentation including user guides
• Demo video showcasing the system's capabilities

Acceptance Criteria:

• All known bugs and issues from beta testing resolved
• Demo video effectively demonstrates the project's impact

Evidence of Completion:

• Link to live, production-ready web application
• Project close-out report detailing achievements and future potential
• Demo video

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

1: Dawit Mekonnen - Blockchain Developer,Web Developer and Project Manager

• Fullstack developer | Node.js | React | svelte | Next.js | sveltekit | Postgress | Typescript | Docker
• LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn account
• GitHub: github account
• Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate (CBCA)

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• Role: Responsible for web development, focusing on Web-development, UI/UX design and implementation. Dawit brings expertise in creating an intuitive and engaging user interface.

 2: Lekun Ejigu - Blockchain Developer, Backend and Devops | Top Talent Freelancer

• Back-end development.
• LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn account
• Upwork account
• Github account
• Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate (CBCA)

• Role: Leykun is responsible for the Smart contract development, DevOps aspects within the project.

3: Bereket Legesse - ML and Web developer

• LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn account
• GitHub: github account
• Role AI enthusiast and a Computer Science student specializing in the MERN stack. As the President of the CS Club, I lead initiatives that foster innovation and collaboration within the tech community.

4: Yeabesera Derese - Web developer

• LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn account
• Role: An AI researcher and MERN stack developer, combining expertise in machine learning with full-stack development. I work on developing intelligent applications, leveraging AI models alongside the MERN stack to create scalable, data-driven solutions that push the boundaries of web and AI integration.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total Project Budget: 120,000 ADA

1. Development Costs (95,000 ADA)

Milestone 1: Web Development, UI/UX, and Technical Documentation (30,000 ADA)

• Full Stack Developer (400 hours @ 50 ADA/hour): 20,000 ADA
• UI/UX Designer (100 hours @ 40 ADA/hour): 4,000 ADA
• Technical Writer (100 hours @ 30 ADA/hour): 3,000 ADA
• Development Tools and Software Licenses: 3,000 ADA

Milestone 2: AI Agent Development (48,000 ADA)

• AI/ML Engineer (500 hours @ 60 ADA/hour): 30,000 ADA
• Blockchain Developer (200 hours @ 55 ADA/hour): 11,000 ADA
• Cloud Computing Resources for AI Training: 5,000 ADA
• AI Model Fine-tuning and Optimization: 2,000 ADA

Milestone 3: Website Integration and Live Demo (17,000 ADA)

• Full Stack Developer (200 hours @ 50 ADA/hour): 10,000 ADA
• AI/ML Engineer (100 hours @ 60 ADA/hour): 6,000 ADA
• Beta Testing Incentives for Community Members: 1,000 ADA

2. Third-Party Services (10,000 ADA)

• Smart Contract Security Audit: 5,000 ADA
• Legal Consultation for Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: 2,000 ADA
• Cloud Hosting and Domain Registration (1 year): 3,000 ADA

3. Project Management and Reporting (7,000 ADA)

• Project Manager (140 hours @ 50 ADA/hour): 7,000 ADA

4. Marketing and Community Engagement (5,000 ADA)

• Social Media Management and Content Creation: 2,000 ADA
• Community Engagement Events and Webinars: 1,500 ADA
• Graphics and Promotional Materials: 1,500 ADA

5. Final Outreach and Demo Recording (3,000 ADA)

• Professional Video Production for Demo: 2,000 ADA
• Final Documentation and Report Preparation: 1,000 ADA

Budget Summary

1. Development Costs: 95,000 ADA
2. Third-Party Services: 10,000 ADA
3. Project Management and Reporting: 7,000 ADA
4. Marketing and Community Engagement: 5,000 ADA
5. Final Outreach and Demo Recording: 3,000 ADA

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

The AI-powered smart contract generator represents exceptional value for the Cardano ecosystem, offering strategic advantages and long-term benefits that extend far beyond its immediate functionality.

Accelerating Adoption and Innovation

• Lowering Barriers to Entry:
• By simplifying smart contract creation, this tool opens Cardano to a wider audience of developers and entrepreneurs who may have been intimidated by the technical complexity of blockchain development.
• This increased accessibility could lead to a surge in new projects and applications built on Cardano, rapidly expanding the ecosystem.
• Fostering Innovation:
• With the ability to quickly prototype and deploy smart contracts, developers can experiment more freely, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications and use cases for Cardano.
• This innovation catalyst effect could position Cardano at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements.

Enhancing Cardano's Competitive Position

• Unique Selling Proposition:
• An AI-powered contract generator sets Cardano apart from other blockchain platforms, offering a unique and powerful tool that could attract projects and developers from competing ecosystems.
• This differentiation strengthens Cardano's position in the highly competitive blockchain market.
• Attracting Enterprise Adoption:
• By simplifying contract creation, the tool makes Cardano more attractive for enterprise-level adoption, potentially bringing significant projects and partnerships to the ecosystem.

Empowering the Cardano Community

• Democratizing Smart Contract Development:
• The tool empowers non-technical users to participate in creating blockchain solutions, aligning perfectly with Cardano's mission of accessibility and decentralization.
• This democratization could lead to a more diverse and vibrant ecosystem of applications and services.
• Educational Value:
• As users interact with the AI to create smart contracts, they inherently learn about blockchain concepts and Cardano's specific features.
• This educational aspect contributes to building a more knowledgeable and engaged Cardano community.

Long-term Ecosystem Growth

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• Compounding Network Effects:
• As more users leverage the tool to create contracts, the Cardano network becomes more valuable and attractive to new users, creating a positive feedback loop of growth.
• Sustainability of Development:
• By reducing the time and expertise required to create smart contracts, the tool ensures a sustainable influx of new applications and updates to existing ones, keeping the Cardano ecosystem dynamic and relevant.

Enhancing Security and Reliability

• Standardization of Best Practices:
• The AI can be programmed to follow best practices in smart contract development, potentially reducing vulnerabilities and improving the overall security of the Cardano ecosystem.
• Consistent Quality:
• AI-generated contracts can maintain a high level of consistency and quality, reducing the risk of errors that could be costly or damaging to Cardano's reputation.

Facilitating Real-World Impact

• Bridging to Traditional Industries:
• By making smart contract creation more accessible, the tool can help bridge the gap between blockchain technology and traditional industries, facilitating real-world adoption of Cardano in sectors like finance, supply chain, and healthcare.
• Supporting Social Impact Initiatives:
• The ease of creating smart contracts could enable more social impact initiatives to leverage Cardano's blockchain, aligning with the platform's goal of creating positive global change.