High Quality Japanese Translations for Popular Cardano DApps

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Philip DiSarro

[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)

5

[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)

Implement professional, precise Japanese translations for a number of top Cardano DApps to encourage more Japanese Ada holders to interact with Cardano DApps.

[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

MIT Open-source License

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our solution involves offering professional, high-quality Japanese translations for the front-end interfaces of prominent Cardano DApps, specifically targeting:

• DJED
• Liqwid
• SundaeSwap
• Indigo
• Minswap
• Lenfi

We will then collaborate with these teams to integrate the translations into their platforms.

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

This project will significantly enhance the accessibility and usability of Cardano DApps for Japanese users, a key demographic in the Cardano community. By providing precise and professional Japanese translations, we aim to achieve the following impacts:

1. Increased Engagement: Removing the language barrier will encourage more Japanese ADA holders to actively participate in the Cardano ecosystem, thereby increasing user engagement and transaction volumes on these platforms.
2. Improved User Experience: High-quality translations will lead to a better, more intuitive user experience, fostering trust and satisfaction among Japanese users.
3. Increased DApp Liquidity: There is a large concentration of Ada in Japan that remains mostly siloed since many of the holders do not interact with DeFi protocols due to the language barrier.

[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?

Anastasia Labs has rapidly established itself as a leading development firm within the Cardano Ecosystem.

Our team consists of highly skilled developers who have made significant contributions to various community projects, including Lucid, Agora, Liqwid-Plutarch-Extra. Our developers have had experience developing and publishing end-to-end DApps including production projects like WingRiders. Our auditing clients include Wanchain, Lenfi, Encoins, FluidTokens, Spectrum Finance, and Atrium. In addition to our project involvement, our team has been actively engaged in the developer experience domain. We have actively participated in educational panels focused on DApp Security Practices and Design Patterns, and our members have served as co-chairs of the IOHK developer experience working group.

Furthermore, our collaboration with Emurgo Academy has been instrumental in educating aspiring developers, with our team playing an essential role in this endeavor. We have also recognized and recruited the most exceptional talents from the academy's classes.

We have developed software development kits (SDKs) that facilitate the integration of existing dApps with other systems through off-chain code. Our team has also designed various protocols, including bridges and staking systems, while also actively contributing to open-source smart contract languages and their associated standard libraries.

With broad range of expertise within the Cardano Ecosystem we are a highly capable and versatile development firm

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

Translate DJED Front-end to Japanese

Translate Liqwid Front-end to Japanese

Translate SundaeSwap Front-end to Japanese

Translate MinSwap Front-end to Japanese

Translate Lenfi Front-end to Japanese

Translate Encoins Front-end to Japanese

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

Compiler & Programming Language Research

Philip DiSarro

Philip has an MS in Compiler Development & Programming Language Theory. He was the lead smart contract architect of many features on WingRiders DEX. Philip has also made significant contributions to the Cardano developer ecosystem. As a co-chair of the IOHK developer experience working group he worked to identify and resolve pain points that DApp developers experience in Cardano, and had an integral role in getting Lucid & Plutus Simple Model included in the Plutus Pioneer Program. He has a vast wealth of experience in smart contract security and auditing on Cardano. 

Philip is CEO and founder of Anastasia Labs and a senior Haskell developer on the XSY team, a consultant and lecturer for Emurgo.

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

(A) Front-end language switching function implementation cost 15,000

(B) Front-end translation cost 2000

(C) Number of front ends DJED/Liqwid/SundaeSwap/Indigo/Minswap/Lenfi 6

(D) Total front end cost 102000=((A)+(B))*(C)

(E) Overall project management cost 15000

(F)Catalyst management reporting fee 10000

(G) Reserve cost 3000

Total 130000=(D)+(E)+(F)+(G)

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

The investment in high-quality translations for Cardano DApps presents exceptional value for money for several reasons:

1. Long-Term User Growth: By enhancing accessibility for Japanese users, a significant market, the project is likely to drive increased adoption and usage of Cardano DApps, leading to long-term growth in transaction volumes and network value.
2. Reduction of Risk: Accurate translations mitigate risks associated with misinterpretation in DeFi transactions, potentially saving significant costs related to dispute resolutions and user support.
3. Enhanced Global Image: Investing in inclusivity and user experience enhances Cardano's reputation as a globally accessible and user-centric platform, attracting further investment and user base expansion.
4. Scalable Model: The approach and resources developed for Japanese translations can be adapted for other languages in the future, providing a scalable model for increasing global accessibility and engagement.
5. Community Engagement: By directly addressing a community need, the project fosters a sense of belonging and loyalty among users, which is invaluable for community-driven ecosystems like Cardano.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept