Clarity Dev Toolkit: Community and DAO Management

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Logan Panchot

[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)

7

[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 build a developer toolkit enabling Cardano projects to integrate custom governance, community engagement, and treasury management directly into their platforms.

[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?

No

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

Not open-sourced

[METADATA] Horizons

Developer Tools

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We will build a developer toolkit based on the existing infrastructure of the Clarity platform. These APIs and SDK will allow projects, communities, and enterprises—both within and outside the Cardano ecosystem—to leverage:

Onchain SDK:

Utilize open-source and audited Plutus scripts for on-chain treasury management. This component enables any project to create a smart contract-governed treasury that can be managed directly through its platform or application. Functionalities of this SDK include staking and vote delegation endpoints, automatically executing smart contract proposal effects end points, and DAO creation endpoints.

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Public Clarity APIs:

Implement tailored off-chain governance mechanisms to harness community input. Leverage both Cardano native assets and community experience points (XP) to better align with the DAO’s user base, and motivate community members to participate in the DAO.

Functionality included:

• Snapshot voting
• Admin management
• Custom voting power calculations
• Forums
• Community participation incentive programs
• Community rewards system
• DAO metrics (# of users, # of votes, etc)
• DAO membership system

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Decentralization is a transformative tool for communities and organizations seeking greater control, transparency, and flexibility. While DAOs are a popular entry point, true decentralization involves fundamentally reshaping how communities collaborate and make decisions. Clarity aims to help communities move beyond traditional structures by providing tools and expertise designed to elevate governance and engagement. We recognize that decentralization is not a one-size-fits-all solution and strive to tailor our offerings to each community's unique vision.

We have received feedback from multiple projects and partners expressing a desire to integrate the functionalities available in the Clarity app directly into their own platforms. By providing an SDK and public APIs, we empower these projects to customize and implement the governance and community management tools they need.

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

Our project will significantly enhance the developer experience within the Cardano ecosystem by providing accessible tools for community and treasury management. By providing the on-chain SDK and off-chain APIs, we lower the barriers for projects to implement robust governance, fostering greater decentralization and community 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?

With over three years of experience in building community management and DAO infrastructure for the Cardano ecosystem, our team possesses the technical expertise and business acumen necessary to successfully deliver this project.

If you do not know us, you can see our website here!: https://www.clarity.community/

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

Milestone 1: Private Release with Beta Testers of the Clarity Onchain NPM Package (Month 2)

This milestone involves the initial launch of Clarity's on-chain SDK NPM package to a select group of beta testers. These testers will be composed of trusted partners, early adopters, or community members who can provide detailed feedback. The purpose is to test the package in a controlled environment, ensuring that the on-chain functionalities—such as governance, treasury management or decentralized decision-making processes—are working as expected. During this phase, testers will help identify bugs, suggest improvements, and test integration with other blockchain solutions.

Success Criteria: Google form filled out by 3 organizations who have successfully implemented the NPM package to a third-party application.

Key Objectives:

Test core functionalities (e.g., governance, voting, treasury management).

Gather feedback to improve user experience.

Ensure package compatibility with Web3 technologies.

Milestone 2: Full Release of Clarity Onchain NPM Package (Month 4)

Following the successful private beta and implementation of feedback, the Clarity on-chain SDK NPM package will be fully released to the public. This means the package will be available for wider adoption by developers, businesses, and DAOs who want to integrate on-chain functionalities into their operations.

Success Criteria: Link to public NPM package

Key Objectives:

Public availability of the on-chain SDK NPM package.

Launch of comprehensive documentation and developer guides.

Begin marketing outreach for developers and communities to adopt the package.

Milestone 3: Private Release with Beta Testers of Clarity Offchain Infrastructure APIs (Month 5)

In this phase, the off-chain infrastructure APIs, which provide essential off-chain services such as snapshot voting, reputation management, or community incentive systems/rewards, will be released to a limited group of beta testers. These APIs will complement the on-chain package by offering features that may not be feasible or efficient on the blockchain but are necessary for a complete DAO or Web3 solution. The testing phase will focus on the integration of off-chain components with the client’s web applications, and feedback will help finalize API features.

Success Criteria: Google form filled out by 3 organizations who have successfully implemented the APIs to a third-party application.

Key Objectives:

Test off-chain features such as user management and incentive system.

Test proper functioning of snapshot voting system through APIs.

Collect feedback to refine API design and documentation.

Milestone 4: Full Release of Clarity Offchain Infrastructure APIs (Month 6)

After successful beta testing, the off-chain APIs will become publicly available. This will give developers access to a complete suite of tools for building robust, decentralized applications that require both on-chain and off-chain infrastructure.

Success Criteria: Link to OpenAPI Specification for APIs

Key Objectives:

Public launch of off-chain infrastructure APIs.

Start to build detailed API documentation and developer support.

Continue marketing efforts to drive adoption among Web3 developers and communities.

Milestone 5: Close-out Report (End of Phase)

At the conclusion of the project, a close-out report will be prepared, summarizing the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned during the rollout of the Clarity tools. This report will highlight key success metrics, document the feedback gathered during the releases, and suggest future improvements or developments. The goal is to assess how well the project met its objectives and provide a roadmap for the next phase of growth or enhancements.

Key Objectives:

Document project successes and challenges.

Provide feedback for future development or next phase planning.

Finalize any post-release support strategies.

Documentation and Educational materials for building with the SDK.

Success Criteria: 1-page writeup summarizing work completed

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

Logan Panchot

• Role: Business Development
• Logan is a graduate at Stanford University, former professional soccer player and believer in the potential of DAOs. At Clarity, Logan is responsible for business operations, community growth, and client adoption.

Justin Schreiner

• Role: Full Stack Developer
• Justin has a background in Computer Science and is a Plutus Pioneer. At Clarity, Justin is responsible for business operations, talking with users, and implementing improvements to the platform.

Matt Laux

• Role: Full Stack Developer
• Matt is an engineering graduate from Texas A&M with experience in full-stack development. At Clarity, Matt is responsible for creating a scalable and secure Governance application for the Clarity community.

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

Milestone 1: Private Release with Beta Testers of the Clarity Onchain NPM Package

50,000 ADA ($15,000)

250 hours of work at $60 /hr

Breakdown: Paying for two developers to work 31.25 hours a week on this milestone for two months.

Milestone 2: Full Release of Clarity Onchain NPM Package 

40,000 ADA ($12,000)

200 hours of work at $60 /hr

Breakdown: Paying one business development team member and one developer to work on this milestone 24 hours a week to work on this milestone for two months.

Milestone 3: Private Release with Beta Testers of Clarity Offchain Infrastructure APIs

40,000 ADA ($12,000)

200 hours of work $60 /hr

Breakdown: Paying two developers and one business development team member to work 48 hours a week on this milestone for a month.

Milestone 4: Full Release of Clarity Offchain Infrastructure APIs

40,000 ADA ($12,000)

200 hours of work $60 /hr

Breakdown: Paying two developers and one business development team member to work 48 hours a week on this milestone for a month.

Milestone 5: Close-out Report (End of Phase)

30,000 ADA ($9,000)

150 hours of work $60 /hr

Breakdown: Paying one developer and one business development team member to work 37.5 hours a week to deliver this milestone.

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

By investing in this project, the Cardano ecosystem gains a valuable open-source asset that enables projects to enhance their on-chain governance. In addition, they gain access to a wealth of off-chain community management capabilities and snapshot voting through public APIs. This not only accelerates innovation within the ecosystem but also promotes broader adoption of Cardano technologies.