The lack of a unified platform connecting developer and builder communities in Asia leads to underutilized resources and limits the potential to create innovative and high-quality products for Cardano
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Builder Asia - Building a Connected Cardano Builder Network in Asia.
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Mesh JS
SIDAN Lab
Socious
Cardano Vietnam
Cardano Builder Asia promotes collaboration, resource sharing, and networking among builders in the Asian region to create a stronger and more innovative Cardano ecosystem
No dependencies.
All project-related resources will be fully open-source, including community documents, development tools, and shared knowledge libraries.
Cardano Builder Asia aims to establish a regional hub that connects builders, developers, and stakeholders across Asian countries. Our solution includes:
The project will drive participation and innovation by creating a strong network of Cardano builders in Asia, thereby enhancing collaboration and contributions to the ecosystem. By providing shared resources and a supportive environment, the project aims to lower entry barriers for new developers, improve project quality, and promote the adoption of Cardano in the region.
The core team consists of experienced community leaders, developers, and project managers from established Cardano projects. Our network includes active members from Socious, MeshJS, SIDAN Lab, and Cardano Vietnam, who have successfully executed various projects. We will evaluate feasibility through community engagement metrics, periodic reports, and a transparent governance structure.
Milestone 1 (1st month – 2nd month): Team Formation and Initial Planning
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Milestone 2 (3rd – 4th month): Resource Development and Online Workshops
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Milestone 3 (5th month): Regional Meetups and Mentorship Program
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Final Milestone 4 (6th month): Reporting and Project Completion
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This project is a collaborative effort among multiple Cardano-related communities and builder projects across East Asia, each bringing unique expertise and roles:
1.MeshJS: Technical Support and Developer Resources
Technical Lead: Hong Jing (Jingles)
Profile: https://jingles.dev
Role and Contribution:
MeshJS, led by Hong Jing, will provide technical expertise in tool development, event infrastructure management, and developer support. With Jingles actively pursuing a PhD in machine learning and working as a full-stack developer, MeshJS will ensure the smooth operation of open-source tools designed for Cardano blockchain applications. The team will also manage the technical aspects of the event website, on-chain ticketing system, and other blockchain activities during the event.
*See more information in the link below.
2.SIDAN Lab: Research and Knowledge Sharing
Role and Contribution:
SIDAN Lab, based in Hong Kong, specializes in Cardano development and provides technical solutions and open-source tools for the community. During the event, SIDAN Lab will organize workshops and deep-dive sessions, sharing knowledge and technical insights. The team will also leverage its local network connections to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
*See more information in the link below.
3.Blockchain Advisor: Tim O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is an Ex-Googler who came to Vietnam in 2018 after raising venture capital to build a product for blockchain. After exiting, Tim stayed in Vietnam and built a strong team in Southern Vietnam. Tim’s roots in Cardano are deep, he helped start Eastern Town Hall and was the very first moderator of the Vietnamese Town Hall as well as being a host and organizer of the first Cardano Summit held in Vietnam. Tim and his team have been awarded 5 Catalyst grants which they used to build several award winning products that used Cardano blockchain. Recently their product for international trade, funded from a catalyst proposal, was one of only 3 products to be selected by the United Nations to be demonstrated to world Customs leaders.
*See more information in the link below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarko/
4.Socious: Community Development and Project Coordination
Founder and CEO: Seira Yun
Role and Contribution:
Socious will oversee the event coordination, logistics management, and partnership building efforts. With expertise in community development, Socious will lead efforts to recruit speakers, promote the event, and engage stakeholders. Drawing from its experience managing multiple Catalyst-funded projects, Socious will ensure the event is well-planned, executed, and evaluated to achieve maximum impact.
*See more information in the link below.
5.Cardano Vietnam: Community Engagement and Event Organization
Cardano Ambassador and Event Organizer: Ha Nguyen
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Cardano Vietnam will handle local logistics and community outreach. With over 50,000 members and experience organizing major events—including Cardano Summit, Cardano Meetup, Intersect Meetup, and the Cardano Constitution Workshop—the team will play a key role in ensuring strong community participation. They will also collaborate with local developers to run mentorship programs, ensuring the event meets the needs of the community.
*See more information in the link below.
https://linktr.ee/CardanoVietnamCommunity
https://forum.cardano.org/u/hakochan/activity
Total budget: 30,850 USD, equivalent to 99,516 ADA (Exchange Rate: 1 ADA = 0.31 USD).
This already taken to account the risk management of ADA/USD fluctuation rates. (15% versus the current ADA/USD at the time of the proposal is written *0.36.
Budget File: The CRs please have a look at our detail budget built in the file.
1/ Value for money - Cost benchmarking
The project, with a budget of 30,850 USD (99,516 ADA), is optimized to deliver high value to the ecosystem. Personnel are compensated fairly based on regional market rates, and event activities are organized with cost-effective measures.
Risk management also well-captured with the market fluctuation.
2/ Value for money - Value for the Cardano Ecosystem
The Value for money considers optimized savings compared to the level of seniority and experience of the team benchmarking at the local level.
This proposal was originated from hours of team discussions and commitments to build a dedicated platform for builders to connect and thrive in a sustainable manner. The experience of the players in the core team speaks themselves.
In short, We build for last, a thriving Cardano Builder community.