DAOsign: Smart Signature & Workflow Automation Platform

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Tetiana Riabova

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Co proposers and Additional applicants

Eugene Fine - CEO & Founder

Ramil Amerzyanov - CTO

Misha Kushka - Technical Lead

Oleksandra Burmenska - Head of Partnerships

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

100000

[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)

DAOsign combines proof-of-agreement, proof-of-signature, and proof-of-authority into a publicly verifiable cryptographic proof enabling secure processing of complex agreements and smart contracts. 

[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

Type of license: Apache 2.0

For now, we have our DAOsign Smart Contracts in public.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

One of the most important features of blockchain is privacy and the ability to remain anonymous, especially when it comes to signing important documents. One of the reasons that motivated us to create DAOsign is our previous work as a consulting agency. We often encountered a situation where signing legal agreements with clients was challenging because they did not want to reveal their identities. Neither DocuSign nor other signature platforms could solve this problem. Subsequently, we decided to create a product that addresses the need for a secure and transparent way to sign, manage, and automate agreements of all kinds with a configurable level of anonymity disclosure.

DAOsign is blockchain agnostic, so users can choose where to store the proofs. DAOsign already allows users to store proofs of signature in the IPFS, Ethereum launch is planned in the nearest time. Also, recently, we received grants from SUI and Polkadot, so DAOsign users will be able to use these blockchains for proofs storing purposes soon as well.

Furthermore, DAOsign provides a robust Governance and Policy Builder platform to offer governance, workflow automation, and controls for organizational policies and procedures.

We also recently discovered and implemented a use case for commodity trading (grain trading), which shows that DAOsign goes beyond web3 and can also be used in web2.

These features and use cases (our team continues to work on to increase their number) are essential for any ecosystem that strives for improved privacy and security.

We suggest watching a demo for a better understanding of how DAOsign works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdctkL6eShw

And we invite you to try our platform on the Testnet: https://testnet.daosign.org/

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

We believe that DAOsign can seamlessly integrate into the Cardano ecosystem by providing a platform to manage decision-making processes in a decentralized manner. Our target audience extends beyond DAOs to include all companies that need to handle agreement/policy management, including the use case for managing Grants, which you can find in our pitch deck.

We intend to measure the impact through metrics such as user adoption, the number of agreements managed through DAOsign, and feedback from the Cardano community. Additionally, qualitative measures will be assessed through improved governance efficiency and the user experience reported by community members.

We are committed to transparently sharing our progress and insights with the Cardano community. Regular updates will be posted on social media channels. Furthermore, we would be happy to organize webinars, AMAs, and documentation to educate the community about the capabilities of DAOsign and how it can benefit their governance processes. Cardano Early Adopters Program will be maintained to gather feedback and insights from the community, ensuring that DAOsign aligns with the evolving needs of Cardano users.

[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?

Our team has a proven track record of delivering successful blockchain projects, as evidenced by our extensive experience in the industry since 2016. During our work as a blockchain development agency, we contributed to almost all Tier 1 blockchains including:

• contribution to the development of Ethereum standards
• Polywrap wrappers for Axelar and NEAR
• crypto wallet for the NEAR chain
• Avalanche subnet and other Avalanche-based products
• a lot of tools and solutions for Cosmos

More information can be found here https://docsend.com/view/fjrvjtyzgm7wgrkj (our consulting portfolio)

To guarantee the viability of our approach, we suggest a funding structure based on milestones. We strongly believe in building trust through incremental progress, which is why we propose to demonstrate tangible results at each stage of the project. Funds will be released once each milestone has been successfully accomplished, ensuring a clear and accountable process.

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

Milestone 1 - Cardano Testnet Version

Detail of work to be implemented to achieve milestone:

The ability to store proofs on the Cardano Testnet blockchain and verify them there. 

The functionality includes: 

• “Create an agreement” implementation;
• Assigning signers and observers

• Implementation of Proof-of-Authority
• Implementation of Proof-of-Signature
• Implementation of Proof-of-Agreement.

• Early adopters program preparation

Intended Outcome for Ecosystem/Users:

Ability to choose different user verifications for Agreement signers and verify user profiles.

Milestone 2 - Incentivized Testnet version

Detail of work to be implemented to achieve milestone:

• Early Adopters Program launch
• Online onboarding events
• Feedback collecting
• Roadmap adjustment

Intended Outcome for Ecosystem/Users:

Adjusted roadmap based on Early Adopters' feedback

Milestone 3 - Mainnet version

Detail of work to be implemented to achieve milestone:

• Launching blockchain-stored and verified proofs version of DAOsign.

• Production support 
• System resiliency 

• NFT-based Signer Authority Verification System

Intended Outcome for Ecosystem/Users:

Publicly verifiable, flexible Signer Identity Verification System

Milestone 4 - Mainnet version extended

Detail of work to be implemented to achieve milestone:

Snapshot integration

GPT3 integration

Agreement legal templates

Intended Outcome for Ecosystem/Users:

Extended DAOsign version launch

Final Milestone: Launching DAOsign on Cardano

Description:

Deploy a fully functional DAOsign on Cardano, integrating smart signature, workflow automation, and configurable anonymity. Incorporate the Governance and Policy Builder for decentralized decision-making.

Outputs:

• Operational DAOsign on Cardano
• Smart signature and workflow automation
• Governance and Policy Builder integration

Acceptance Criteria:

• User accessibility without technical issues
• Verified functionality of smart signature and workflow features
• Integration of Governance and Policy Builder validated

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

Eugene Fine (CEO & Founder) - Over 20 years of building, scaling, and managing technology organizations. Recent experience includes a CTO role at Explorer Surgical Corp., which was recently acquired by GHX, and VP of Engineering at GHX. Eugene is a founder at consideritdone.tech, a Blockchain/WEB3 development studio.

GitHub: https://github.com/ConsiderItDone

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenefine/

Ramil Amerzyanov (CTO) - 15+ years building complex technical architecture and software solutions., focusing on Blockchain/WEB3 technologies over the past 7 years. Recent projects include the Fractional CTO role at Landslide Network and CTO role at consideritdone.tech.

GitHub: https://github.com/ramilexe

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramil-amerzyanov/

Misha Kushka (Technical Lead) - 6+ years developing Blockchain/WEB3 technical architecture and software solutions. Recent projects include Lead Technical Architect roles at Akiva Capita! Holdings and Avalaunch

GitHub: https://github.com/kushkamisha

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkushka/

Oleksandra Burmenska (Head of Partnerships) - Over 10 years of experience in Business Development and Management roles in Technology organizations, focusing on Blockchain/WEB3 technologies over the past 5 years. Recent projects include contributions to NEAR, Axelar, GnosisSafe, and Avalanche ecosystems.

GitHub: github.com/burmenska

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandra-burmenska/

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

1. Cardano Testnet Version: 30,000 ADA
2. Incentivized Testnet Version: 20,000 ADA
3. Mainnet Version: 30,000 ADA
4. Mainnet Version Extended: 20,000 ADA

Please be aware that no budget is allocated for social media or paid campaigns in this proposal. The focus is on development and deployment milestones.

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

Our proposal's cost structure reflects the significant value and impact that DAOsign aims to bring to the Cardano ecosystem. Our team carefully evaluated the project's technical complexities, development efforts, and unique features to arrive at these costs, which align with industry standards. We are committed to providing substantial value to the Cardano community, and our proposed budget ensures a robust and effective implementation of DAOsign on the Cardano blockchain.

[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