SIDAN | Waffle - Hong Kong Cardano Community

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

SIDAN Lab

[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)

4

[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)

Host a series of events in Hong Kong to build community engagement, increase awareness, and drive ecosystem exposure, ultimately fostering long-term growth for Cardano in Asia.

[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

All photos or videos are publicly available on the SIDAN Lab Discord channel

[METADATA] Horizons

Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We kicked off the Cardano Hong Kong Community in fund 11 and boosted Cardano awareness and education with the Gimbalabs Developer Series. With this strong momentum, we cannot stop here and we must fasten the pace of adoption. This round we will bridge the gap between Cardano and enterprises. Here is what we will do:

• Cardano HK Member Annual Meetup: Invite members to join the new meetup with Cardano ecosystem updates
• Startups & Enterprise Meets Cardano: Introduce Cardano to startups and enterprises. Get them onboard.
• Governance for Everyone: Introduce Chang hard fork and how to get involved in action.
• Idea Hacking: Ideate collaboration and create connections among community members

Photos or videos will be shared with the community to ensure transparency. The goal is to create a continuous cycle of learning and engagement, positioning Hong Kong as a key area in the global Cardano community.

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

Consistent in Onboarding New Joiners

Our workshops and events will onboard a new wave of Cardano users. We need to continuously enhance the talent pool in the ecosystem to contribute to the development of more robust, innovative solutions on the Cardano blockchain.

Ideate and Innovate

The Cardano Hong Kong Community will become a place where developers meet enthusiasts to share ideas and create new applications within the Cardano ecosystem. This environment will accelerate the development of real-world solutions that can benefit the wider community.

Increasing Visibility in Asia

Through events, AMAs, and online engagement facilitated by our partners, we will increase Cardano's visibility not only in Hong Kong but globally. Tapping into the radar of enterprises, startups, and individuals will improve the connection between Cardano and real-world business adoption.

In essence, our project will act as a catalyst for growth, education, and innovation within the Cardano community, driving both local and global expansion and engagement.

[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?

At SIDAN Lab, we have extensive expertise in building blockchain development tools and fostering educational programs within the Cardano ecosystem. Our contributions to key open-source projects like Vodka, Whisky, and Mesh demonstrate our deep knowledge and technical skills. Additionally, our collaboration with Gimbalabs and Waffle Capital provides us with strong community connections and the ability to execute large-scale projects effectively.

Trust and Accountability

• We have successfully organized multiple workshops, community events, and Cardano developer meetups to help foster a collaborative ecosystem.
• Our open-source contributions to Vodka, Whisky, and Mesh help Cardano developers build applications faster and with greater accuracy.
• Through our experience running events, such as the Cardano Summit 2024 and community meetups, we’ve proven our ability to manage projects with transparency and accountability.
• SIDAN Lab has also provided open-source projects that developers across the Cardano community actively utilize, further demonstrating our commitment to transparency.

Approach Validation

• SIDAN Lab’s experience in the Cardano ecosystem includes hosting successful builder meetups, workshops, and AMAs, which have helped onboard and educate new developers and community members.
• We’ve organized educational and technical events in collaboration with key partners, reducing friction and ensuring proper allocation of resources for success.
• Our previous events and partnerships with Mesh, Waffle Capital, and other prominent entities have demonstrated our ability to deliver high-quality outcomes with responsible use of funds.
• Through various interviews, workshops, and community engagement, we maintain strong visibility and accountability within the Cardano ecosystem.

Feasibility

• The project will be implemented in a phased approach, with each phase focusing on delivering practical developer tools, such as code snippets and blueprint parsing, which will be validated through community feedback.
• Our team is composed of skilled developers and educators who understand the nuances of blockchain development, ensuring the project stays on track.
• All source code will be publicly available, allowing for continuous feedback and improvement from the wider Cardano community.

Achievement

Cardano Summit 2024 - Cardano Community Events Organiser

https://x.com/Cardano_CF/status/1830996737093431760

Workshop

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1832435052892057756

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1843283766162415690

https://x.com/HinsonSIDAN/status/1835544062465884523

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1834428644158320887

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1833882298711945280

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1829148308163686807

https://x.com/Waffle_Capital/status/1839140102163018208

https://x.com/Waffle_Capital/status/1762664453911216621

https://x.com/Waffle_Capital/status/1778647348010508759

Community meetup

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1803831962878251360

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1777377206274249038

https://x.com/cwpaulm/status/1786026712880304437

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1829148308163686807

https://x.com/SIDANWhatever/status/1768592384185811205

Builder meetup

https://x.com/HinsonSIDAN/status/1838258467423035643

https://x.com/jinglescode/status/1835974464879972526

News report

https://unwire.hk/2024/09/25/aws-idea-launcher-2/genai-and-cloud/

https://paper.hket.com/article/3831272/

Interviews

https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1753419416275124324

https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1802673542485712951

https://x.com/cwpaulm/status/1788962110656971173

https://x.com/dapp_central/status/1754504114321436829

https://x.com/_MrHunt_/status/1777370848673902929

https://x.com/_MrHunt_/status/1783875170718925187/photo/1

https://x.com/_MrHunt_/status/1788228931591540959

Open Source Project Contribution

https://github.com/sidan-lab/vodka

https://github.com/sidan-lab/whisky

https://github.com/MeshJS/mesh

https://x.com/HinsonSIDAN/status/1829091343186178293

https://x.com/AndamioPlatform/status/1827010443346399423

https://x.com/GoMaestroOrg/status/1770853383559106806

IdeaFest

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1808817394514866510

AMA

https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1810361746797801919

https://x.com/SociousDAO/status/1808305281694327019

https://x.com/monsterblockhk/status/1787733450528530752

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

Milestone 1: Cardano Hong Kong Member Annual Meetup (1 Month)

Objective:

• Organise an annual meetup and invite Cardano Hong Kong Community members to join

Activities:

• Host 1 offline meetup to invite Cardano Hong Kong Community members to join the SIDAN Lab sharing session

Acceptance Criteria:

• Registration link for the event will be provided
• Participant list will be uploaded (Sensitive information will be hidden)
• Event announcement will be public on the SIDAN Lab Discord channel
• Photos of the event will be uploaded. A link will be provided

Milestone 2: Startups & Enterprise Meets Cardano(1 Month)

Objective:

• Introduce Startups & Enterprises to Cardano

Activities:

• Host 1 offline event to introduce Cardano to startups and enterprises

Acceptance Criteria & Evidence:

• Registration link for the event will be provided
• Participant list will be uploaded (Sensitive information will be hidden)
• Event announcement will be public on the SIDAN Lab Discord channel
• Photos of the event will be uploaded. A link will be provided

Milestone 3: Governance for Everyone(1 month)

Objective:

• Get Cardano HK members involved in Governance

Activities:

• Host 1 offline event to address Cardano governance actions

Acceptance Criteria & Evidence:

• Registration link for the event will be provided
• Participant list will be uploaded (Sensitive information will be hidden)
• Event announcement will be public on SIDAN Lab Discord channel
• Photos of the event will be uploaded. A link will be provided

Milestone 4: Idea Hacking (1 month)

Objective:

• Ideate collaboration and create connections among community members

Activities:

• Host 1 offline event to ideate collaborations and build connections among community members
• Close-out report and video

Acceptance Criteria & Evidence:

• Registration link for the event will be provided
• Participant list will be uploaded (Sensitive information will be hidden)
• Event announcement will be public on the SIDAN Lab Discord channel
• Photos of the event will be uploaded. A link will be provided
• Close-out report and video will be uploaded. A link will be provided

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

SIDAN Lab

A Hong Kong based technical solution provider, specializing in Cardano development. SIDAN Lab builds open-source toolings for the Cardano community, and operates the SIDAN stake pool.

• F12 Team Introduction Video: https://x.com/sidan_lab/status/1806306004902277397
• A Hong Kong based technical solution provider, specializing in Cardano development. SIDAN Lab builds open-source toolings for the Cardano community, and operates the SIDAN stake pool.
• The team is assembled of mixed skills and Interdisciplinary experts.
• SIDAN Lab would provide technical support, local network, and execution.
• DRep ID: drep1vkg4qhqt6pyzmtxpvvtjkueak4d7pydsmxz5lwllr53nwezunhg
• DRep Github: https://github.com/sidan-lab/DRep
• Intersect Enterprise Founding Member

Neal Lam - Event Management

• Cardano Hong Kong Community Lead
• UIUX Designer at Cardano Name Service
• Digital & Virtual Banking UIUX Design experience at Livi bank
• Ex-Bank Management Trainee (One of Note-Issuing Banks in Hong Kong)
• Frontend Development, Marketing & Branding Design experience
• Certified Atheros UXUI Designer
• Animation, graphics designer of Hong Kong Key Option Leader (KOL) with 700k+ followers (TOP 5 In HK)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neallam/

Kinson Cheung - Event Coordinator

• Cardano Hong Kong Community Coordinator
• Head of Incubation at Adaverse
• Experience in product marketing
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinson-cheung-166979103/

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

Milestone 1: Hong Kong KickOff Session

Activities:

• ADA 25,000 - Host 1 meetup to invite Cardano Hong Kong Community members to join the SIDAN Lab sharing session

Milestone 2: Startups & Enterprise Meets Cardano

Activities:

• ADA 25,000 - Host 1 offline event to introduce Cardano to startups and enterprises

Milestone 3: Governance for Everyone

Activities:

• ADA 25,000 - Host 1 offline event to address Cardano governance actions

Final Milestone: Idea Hacking (1 month)

Activities:

• ADA 25,000 - Host 1 offline event of Cardano ecosystem development
• Close-out report and video

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

The budget allocation is designed to maximize impact in several key areas:

Education and Skill Development

By funding educational initiatives, including courses and workshops in partnership with Gimbalabs, Andamio, and student societies in Hong Kong, we're directly investing in the development of skilled professionals and enthusiasts in the blockchain space. This enhances the overall quality and capability of the Cardano ecosystem, fostering a pool of talent that can contribute to and leverage Cardano's technology.

Community Growth and Engagement

Our project is a catalyst for expanding the Cardano community in a key financial hub. The budget for events, meetups, and social media campaigns is an investment in building a strong, engaged, and informed community. This not only raises awareness and adoption of Cardano but also creates a network of advocates and users who can propel Cardano's visibility and relevance in the broader blockchain market.

Sustainability and Scalability

Our approach ensures that the Cardano Hong Kong Community and its activities are sustainable and can be scaled up. This means the benefits of the initial investment will continue to accrue over time, offering ongoing returns to the Cardano community.

Strategic Location

Leveraging Hong Kong's position as a global financial and technological hub, the project is poised to significantly enhance Cardano's presence in Asia, a key market for blockchain technologies.