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Fraud has been increasing in Japan recently. There is more than 10M ADA damage. Many scammers are targeting the 12-word recovery phrase and secretkey.There is no official Cardano consultation center.
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Information Center in Japan with a restaurant.. 2 out of 5 milestones are completed.
1/5
Store search, property contract
Cost: ₳ 60,000
Delivery: Month 2 - May 2024
2/5
Restaurant construction
Cost: ₳ 60,000
Delivery: Month 4 - Jul 2024
3/5
preparation for restaurant opening (Installation of cooking utensils, Pre-opening training for staff)
Cost: ₳ 30,000
Delivery: Month 6 - Sep 2024
4/5
Pre-opening training for staff, preparation for restaurant opening output
Cost: ₳ 20,000
Delivery: Month 7 - Oct 2024
5/5
Complete establishment of Cardano information center with a restaurant in Japan
Cost: ₳ 30,000
Delivery: Month 8 - Nov 2024
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koji hirami
Establish a fixed location, which will be attached to a restaurant, for consuling Cardano problem. Encourage customers to specify this store when dealing with recovery phrases or for big consultations
No dependencies
We will establish a Cardano Center in a real restaurant near a major station in Tokyo. This center is open to everyone.
At this center, you can consult with the affiliated SPO, or with simple questions, you can consult with the store manager who is always on duty. We will provide a place where users who previously thought it difficult to consult on social media or over the phone can consult face-to-face. Since it is attached to a permanent restaurant, it is easy to use and can also be used as a place to provide information on fraud, etc. The existence of this center gives general users a sense of security with Cardano.
Cardano information center functionality is provided near major train stations in Tokyo and inside restaurants that are open at all times in Japan. At this information center, we will work with experts including SPO in Japan to resolve consultations regarding Cardano.
1. Consultation fees are basically free (some charges apply)
Although we are considering charging a fee for some advanced projects, we anticipate that simple consultations will be provided free of charge.
Free Consultation Example: 12-Word Phrase If you want to move your ADA from your Byron Wallet, you can use ADA Move it, with the support of our staff and securely synced to a high-performance PC located in the information center.
2. Check the authenticity of the information
When information such as wallet updates or airdrops goes up, check its authenticity. This includes contacting IOG and acting on behalf of confirmations to Cardano Foundation. The first consultation staff will be restaurant owners.
3. Advantages of being attached to a permanent restaurant
- By locating it alongside a restaurant, it is possible to maintain an information center even when there are few counselors.
・Users can secure a place where they can consult at any time without making a reservation.
・The consultation center introduced below, where you can consult about special fraud nationwide, is a preventative measure against fraud.
・We will eliminate misconceptions about Cardano by providing a place for light users to answer simple questions.
・I think that interaction with cooperating SPOs, including meetups, will be an opportunity for new Cardano projects.
For store managers, we will provide a certain level of knowledge training regarding Cardano so that they can handle even simple consultations. Regarding preliminary consultations, we will work together with SPOs that have announced their participation, but we will strive to understand the details of the work to ensure that SPOs do not prioritize their own interests.
Opening a center at a physical store will increase the sense of security in holding Cardano, and we aim to contribute to the further spread of Cardano in the future.
Impact of the project on the Cardano community
Definition: In the process of Cardano becoming popular, the existence of an official consultation center will be extremely important in order to give general users a sense of security.
・I heard that there is already official support from IOG, but I am very worried that if I get scammed, I only have support via email form. In particular, considering the advances in technology in recent years, such as audio and video spoofing using AI technology, it is important to consult at an actual facility rather than over the internet.
・It is also important that holders can interact with each other in situations other than specific events.
Impact:
Restaurant owners can also collect the opinions of many ADA holders and communicate their ideas to SPOs and engineers. These serve as starting points for new projects, as well as opportunities for feedback on already implemented product projects.
It is expected that similar facilities will be developed in large cities such as Osaka and Nagoya in the future. Of course, we hope that this project will serve as a model for similar initiatives in countries other than Japan.
1.ohata takatoshi
Role: Store manager, consultant
Ability: ・More than 10 years of experience in restaurant management
・Maintain basic knowledge about crypto assets and Cardano
・Know-how about opening a restaurant
Details: Client has over 10 years of experience in restaurant management. I also have basic knowledge about crypto assets and Cardano. The client is friends with a prominent Japanese SPO and has experience running a restaurant in Tokyo that hosted a Cardano summit. We are also well versed in ways to reduce the initial costs of opening a restaurant, allowing us to launch and operate a project at low cost.
2, Koji Hirami
Role: Cooperation with store management, consultation receptionist
Ability:・Experience in restaurant managementfor long time
・Understanding about crypto assets
His ability is almost same or higher levels compared to Takatoshi Ohata:
As this facility is located near a major station in Tokyo and is open to anyone, members of the community can always check on the business status of a restaurant if it opens. We also plan to report the planned store location once the contract is finalized. Therefore, it is easy to verify that our project is not fraudulent.
The main success or failure of this project is: Is the store sustainable? It depends on that. However, the risk of failure is limited because two people with over 10 years of experience in restaurant management conduct thorough research before opening a restaurant. Furthermore, as we plan to collaborate with prominent Japanese SPOs and project executors, we will be able to provide Japan's highest level of consultation system regarding Cardano.
Milestone 1: Store search, property contract
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This milestone includes the following major activities:
1.Select a store: Find the location of the information center (restaurant)
We are looking for a property that can be used as a restaurant and center, close to major stations on Tokyo's main railway Yamanote Line.
Decide on a location (including preliminary discussions) and sign a contract with the relevant real estate company.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
Expected schedule until delivery
2nd month
Fee
60,000 ADA
%completion
16%
Milestone 2: Restaurant construction
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This milestone includes the following major activities:
1. Restaurant construction:
We hire an interior design contractor and begin construction of the restaurant.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
1. Indicates the completion of restaurant construction.
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
1. To show the completion of the restaurant construction, we will present a photo of the completed interior construction.
Expected schedule until delivery
4th month
Fee
52,000 ADA
%completion
33%
Milestone 3: Installation of cooking utensils, etc.
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This milestone includes the following major activities:
1. Installation of cooking utensils, etc.
Purchase large, permanent appliances needed for cooking and have a professional install them.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
1. Indicates that the installation of cooking utensils, etc. is complete.
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
1. Submit a photo of the location where the cooking utensils, etc. are installed.
Expected schedule until delivery
6th month
Fee
43,000 ADA
%completion
49%
Milestone 4: Pre-opening training for staff, preparation for restaurant opening
output
This milestone includes the following major activities:
We will hold a Cardano seminar for staff.
We will consider the installation of tableware and other equipment (PCs, etc.), the food menu, business hours, and the flow of consultation reception.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
Expected schedule until delivery
7th month
Fee
25,000 ADA
%completion
66
Milestone (Final): Continuation as a restaurant attached to the Cardano Community Center
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1. Opening a restaurant
It will open as a restaurant.
2. Establishment of the center
We will start by establishing a Cardano community center inside the restaurant.
3. Hold Cardano events (meetups, seminars) with SPO to achieve continuous status of the restaurant.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
1. We will start operating as a restaurant and center.
2. 1.More than 200 customers every month. To open at least two events.
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
1.Submit photos of the restaurant and center that have started operating.
2.Show the number of customers as a restaurant and submit photos from when the event was held.
Expected schedule until delivery
9th month
Fee
20,000 ADA
%completion
100%
Milestone (Final): Continuation as a restaurant attached to the Cardano Community Center
output
1. Opening a restaurant
It will open as a restaurant.
2. Establishment of the center
We will start by establishing a Cardano community center inside the restaurant.
3. Hold Cardano events (meetups, seminars) with SPO to achieve continuous status of the restaurant.
Pass/fail criteria
The acceptance criteria for this milestone are as follows:
1. We will start operating as a restaurant and center.
2. 1.More than 200 customers every month. To open at least two events.
Evidence of milestone completion
As evidence of milestone completion, we will provide the following:
1.Submit photos of the restaurant and center that have started operating.
2.Show the number of customers as a restaurant and submit photos from when the event was held.
Expected schedule until delivery
9th month
Fee
20,000 ADA
%completion
100%
Role: Store manager, consultant
Ability: ・More than 10 years of experience in restaurant management
・Maintain basic knowledge about crypto assets and Cardano
・Know-how about opening a restaurant
Details: Client has over 10 years of experience in restaurant management. I also have basic knowledge about crypto assets and Cardano. The client is friends with a prominent Japanese SPO and has experience running a restaurant in Tokyo that hosted a Cardano summit. We are also well versed in ways to reduce the initial costs of opening a restaurant, allowing us to launch and operate a project at low cost.
2, Koji Hirami
Role: Cooperation with store management, consultation receptionist
Ability:・Experience in restaurant managementfor long time
・Understanding about crypto assets
His ability is almost same or higher levels compared to Takatoshi Ohata:
3. Japanese SPOs
By collaborating with several prominent SPOs (visible at Eastern Hemisphere Town Hall meetings and the Japanese community), we will create a state of mutual monitoring so that at least the Cardano community is not disadvantaged. Furthermore, in Tokyo, the current plan is to start the project as a restaurant that can be used at any time near a station on the main line YamanoteLine, making it easy for the local community to research. During these investigations, we would like to proactively address any functional deficiencies and operate the center as a highly effective information center.
See below for a detailed breakdown of the budget. The current base conversion rate for ADA-USD is 0.4 and for ADA-JPY is 60.
Total cost 200,000ADA ($80,000, 12,000,000 yen)
Milestone 1: 60,000 ADA ($24,000, 3,600,000 yen)
Milestone 2: 52,000 ADA ($20,800, 3,120,000 yen)
Milestone 3: 43,000 ADA ($17,200, 2,580,000 yen)
Milestone 4: 25,000 ADA ($10,000, 1,500,000 yen)
Milestone 5: 20,000 ADA ($8,000, 1,200,000 yen)
Milestone 1: 60,000 ADA ($24,000, 3,600,000 yen)
・Store contract fee (guarantee deposit) 50,000 ADA ($20,000, 3,000,000 yen)
・Store contract fee (other) 10,000 ADA ($4,000, 600,000 yen)
Milestone 2: 52,000 ADA ($20,800, 3,120,000 yen)
・Interior construction cost 40,000 ADA ($16,000 2,400,000 yen)
・Store manager's fee 7,800 ADA ($3,120, 468,000 yen)
・Others 4,200 ADA ($1680, 252,000 yen)
Milestone 3: 43,000 ADA ($17,200, 2,580,000 yen)
・Cooking equipment purchase fee 30,000 ADA ($12,000, 1,800,000 yen)
・Cooking equipment installation fee 1,500 ADA ($600, 90,000 yen)
・Store manager's fee 7,800 ADA ($3120, 468,000 yen)
・Others 3700 ADA ($1,480, 222,000 yen)
Milestone 4: 25,000 ADA ($10,000, 1,500,000 yen)
・Purchase cost of tableware and furniture 5,200 ADA ($2,080, 312,000 yen)
・Equipment purchase cost (computer, projector, screen, etc.) 10,000 ADA ($4000, 600,000 yen)
・Store manager's fee 7,800 ADA ($3120, 468,000 yen)
・Others (consumables purchase cost, advertising cost, etc.) 2,000 ADA ($800, 120,000 yen)
Milestone Final: 20,000 ADA ($8,000, 1,200,000 yen)
・Seminar and meetup holding fee: 4,400 ADA ($1,760, 264,000 yen)
・Store manager's fee 15,600 ADA ($6,240, 936,000 yen)
The reason is primarily to prevent fraud and provide services to new entrants.
Based on damage reports from individual supporters using Cardanoscan, the amount of fraud losses in Japan exceeds 7 million ADA. According to reports from the community, there are well over 10 million ADAs. It is worth noting that a member of the Cardano Japan community has fallen victim to someone impersonating a community member. At the very least, if there had been a center operated by this project, there is a high possibility that this damage could have been prevented. Limiting your Zoom connection to our store will have a significant effect. Preventing large-scale fraud in Cardano and reducing sales pressure from fraudsters alone will pay for itself.
Additionally, if you're a newcomer, a conversation with a knowledgeable person can resolve your questions faster than multiple emails. Additionally, the emergency consultation system will greatly lower the hurdles to entry into Cardano. This is an important perspective, especially in the upcoming upward trend of crypto assets. By functioning as a regular restaurant, it will allow members of the Cardano community to interact with each other. By operating in a fixed location for a long period of time, you will have more encounters and deepen your friendships than you would at an event, and you may come up with ideas you never thought of before.