HoloKD Warriors and Gym – Mobile RPG Move-to-Earn Game

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Andre Cruz

[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

Yan Cruz - yanmcruz01@gmail.com

Daniel Cabral - danielcabralbarbosa@gmail.com

Júlio Vitorino - julio.vitorino@gmail.com

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

300000

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

Yes

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

HoloKD proposes an innovative solution: gamifying physical activities and fun, fostering family and partner interaction, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through integration with Web3 on the Cardano.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[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.”

HoloKD is set to leverage the following key partners and dependencies to ensure a robust and engaging gaming experience:

1. AWS (Amazon Web Services):

• AWS will provide the scalable and reliable infrastructure needed to host and run HoloKD's services, ensuring a stable and high-performance environment for users.

1. Photon:

• Photon will be instrumental in implementing multiplayer functionalities, enabling interactive and collaborative experiences within the HoloKD Warriors game.

1. Unity:

• The Unity development platform will serve as the foundation for creating the game, allowing for immersive graphics, smooth animations, and seamless integration of essential elements for the user experience.

1. Docker:

• HoloKD will utilize Docker to efficiently package and distribute its application components, ensuring consistency and easy management of development and production environments.

1. Fiat and Blockchain Exchange:

• To facilitate the integration of traditional financial systems with the Cardano blockchain, HoloKD plans to use fiat and blockchain exchange solutions, enabling efficient and secure transactions within the game's ecosystem.

These strategic and others dependencies will play crucial roles in development, hosting, gameplay, and financial aspects of HoloKD, ensuring a comprehensive and successful user experience.

[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

There are three principal reasons why the source code for HoloKD may not be open source:

 

1. If HoloKD includes unique algorithms, gamification logic, or other distinctive elements, keeping the source code private prevents direct copying by competitor
2. Monetization plans, such as premium subscriptions, product sales, or associated services, may be in plac
3. Open-sourcing the code could expose vulnerabilities to potential attacker

 

These decisions are often strategic and depend on the specific goals of the company behind HoloKD. 

[METADATA] SDG rating

ODS 3: Good Health and Well-being

Subgoal: 3.4

Objective: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.

 

Relevant KPIs:

 

-         Participation rate in physical activities among HoloKDs users.

-         Improvement in health metrics, such as heart rate and body mass index.

-         Number of recorded family interactions on the platform.

 

ODS 4: Quality Education

Subgoal: 4.2

Objective: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.

 

Relevant KPIs:

 

-         Number of children and youth engaged in HoloKD's gamified educational activities.

-         Completion rate of educational goals set within the app.

-         Assessment of impact on cognitive and socioemotional skills of children.

 

HoloKD, by promoting physical activities and family interactions, contributes to achieving these SDGs, aligning with global efforts to improve health and education. 

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

The HoloKD solution addresses the lack of physical activity and family interaction by incorporating gamification on the Cardano blockchain. Recognizing the decline in the health of families, especially children and young people, due to a lack of engagement in physical activities and family interactions, HoloKD proposes an innovative approach. Gamification, combined with Web3 technology on the Cardano blockchain, aims to make physical activities more engaging and fun, encouraging healthy habits. Realizing that the fitness DApp market lacks robust solutions, HoloKD emerges as a unique and adaptable answer to improving well-being and strengthening family bonds.

Furthermore, it seeks to involve partners, physical education teachers, encouraging collaboration and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Gamification and the Cardano blockchain offer an appealing approach to diverse audiences, connecting users around the common goal of improving health and strengthening family bonds.

The impact of HoloKD will be demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative metrics. Engagement data such as frequency of participation in activities, recorded family interactions, and progress toward health goals will be monitored. Additionally, testimonials and feedback will be collected to assess user satisfaction and perceived benefits. This evidence will be fundamental to tangibly show how HoloKD is contributing to promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening family bonds.

Link to teaser: https://bit.ly/holokd-teaser-en

This improvement in well-being is crucial, as it directly impacts the quality of life of future generations. Furthermore, the project is essential for Cardano as it highlights the adaptability and practical utility of blockchain in the health and wellness sector. By offering a unique and engaging solution, HoloKD contributes to Cardano's reputation as an innovative and user-centric platform. This aligns with Cardano's long-term vision of driving global blockchain adoption across multiple sectors.

 

The HoloKD Warriors and Gym operates as a game that combines elements of gamification, physical activities, and family interactions. Here are the key aspects of the gameplay:

1. Gamification:

• HoloKD Tokens: Users earn HoloKD Tokens by completing physical activities and challenges presented by the game.
• Challenges and Goals: The game introduces daily, weekly, or monthly challenges and goals, encouraging users to engage in physical activities regularly.

1. Physical Activities:

• Activity Logging: Users record their physical activities, such as running, walking, family exercises, etc., using the app.
• Sensors and Devices: HoloKD can integrate with health sensors and devices to monitor and accurately record users' activities.

1. Family Interaction:

• Group Challenges: Users can form family groups and participate in collective challenges, promoting interaction and mutual support.
• Family Rewards: Individual and collective achievements unlock rewards for the entire family, encouraging collaboration.

1. Blockchain Rewards:

• Integration with Cardano: HoloKD may use the Cardano blockchain to record rewards, ensuring transparency and security.
• Staking and Token Exchange: Users can engage in activities such as staking HoloKD tokens, exchanging rewards for benefits, or even participating in virtual markets within the game.

1. Customization and Progression:

• Level Advancement: As users achieve goals and complete challenges, they advance through levels, unlocking new features and customizations.
• Avatar Personalization: Users can customize avatars, earn badges, and tailor the gaming experience to their preferences.

For testing the HoloKD Warriors prototype in Android, send you e-mail in this contact form:

https://holokd.com/

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

The success of the HoloKD project will bring several benefits and value to the Cardano Community:

1. Adoption of the Cardano Blockchain:

• HoloKD will introduce a new user base to Cardano, encouraging blockchain adoption through a practical and motivating experience.

1. Community Engagement:

• By gamifying physical activities and promoting family interactions on the Cardano blockchain, the project will attract and engage the community in a unique way.

1. Inspiration for New Projects:

• The success of HoloKD may inspire other developers to create equally innovative projects, fostering a creative and diverse environment within the Cardano Community.

1. Contribution to Sustainability Goals:

• HoloKD, by encouraging physical activities, can also indirectly contribute to sustainability goals by promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

1. Education for new users:

• Create and disseminate content about web3 and the benefits for new and lay users to reduce barriers to entry.

 

The measurement of HoloKD's impact will be conducted through specific key performance indicators (KPIs). Some key methods of measurement include:

1. User Activity:

• Monitoring the number of active users, frequency of participation in challenges, and recorded physical activities.

1. Blockchain Adoption:

• Tracking the increase in Cardano blockchain usage by HoloKD users, including transactions, token staking, and participation in blockchain events.

1. Feedback and Reviews:

• Analyzing user comments, ratings, and feedback to understand the overall perception of HoloKD and areas for improvement.

1. Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Evaluating the growth of partnerships and collaborations with other organizations interested in promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

1. Event Participation:

• Tracking participation in events promoted by HoloKD, whether virtual or in-person, to measure the project's reach and influence.

1. Cardano Education:

• Assessing the effectiveness of Cardano education initiatives integrated into HoloKD, such as workshops, tutorials, and educational materials.

 

The results and opportunities arising from the HoloKD project will be shared openly and transparently through various communication channels. Some of the strategies include:

1. Social Media Communication:

• Active use of social media platforms to share updates, success stories, user testimonials, and relevant information about the project.

1. Participation in Conferences and Events:

• Presentations at conferences, seminars, and events related to blockchain, health, education, and innovation to share insights and raise awareness about HoloKD.

1. Webinars and Workshops:

• Hosting interactive webinars and workshops to share technical details, gamification strategies, and experiences related to the project's development.

1. Collaboration with Specialized Media:

• Partnerships with specialized media in blockchain, technology, health, and lifestyle to highlight the impact of HoloKD and increase its visibility.

1. Community Forums:

• Active participation in Cardano community forums and other online spaces to discuss results, answer community questions, and gather continuous feedback.

1. Newsletters and Emails:

• Regular sending of newsletters and informative emails to interested subscribers, keeping them updated on the latest developments of HoloKD.

In summary, HoloKD not only provides a practical use case for the Cardano blockchain but also contributes to the vitality, engagement, and positive values within the community, adding significant value to the ecosystem as a whole.

[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?

Founded in 1998 in Volta Redonda-Brazil, it started producing animations and special effects using Video Toaster-AMIGA computers and then we moved to PC with the Maya, 3D Max and Adobe package programs. One of the pioneering audiovisual companies in the region. Since then, we have produced several vignettes, animations, process simulations for large companies and commercials for regional TV.

We provide institutional and commercial video production services for the companies Carbox, CSN, TV Globo, Sider Shopping and Sebrae.

In 2013, Wavegraph created the On Byte school to teach professional courses and train qualified labor for the audiovisual industry with a focus on the interior of RJ, with the main objective of carrying out TV Series, Feature Films and Games projects; promoting and maintaining professionals working in the region.

We carried out, as volunteers, nine editions of the DIA- Animation Short Film Festival in partnership with ABCA-Brazilian Animation Association, with an audience of more than 6,000 thousand spectators.

In 2019 we received funds from the Brazilian government for the development of games and animation series and with the resources we sourced the HoloKD bilbia and the animated teaser.

The company is currently involved in Startup projects for the development of applications and games.

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

The planning may change depending on the date of receipt of resources from the catalyst project.

And we will continue to work diligently to deliver as planned and respecting the budget and milestone, leaving a 15% to 20% buffer margin.

Roadmad:

·        Social media channels & community of HoloKD (Twitter, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, TicTok...) - Update

·        In-game assets design 2D & 3D

·        UX/UI design – HoloKD Gym

·        HoloKD web portal - Update

·        Landing page about HoloKD

·        HoloKD blog & news

·        Game logic & mechanic development – Update

·        System basic, core, and detail development – Update – Training Level

·        Back-end development - Update

·        Front-end develop - Update

·        Marketing by communicating and inspiring communities with our works

·        Streaming working progress

·        Social communicating with other communities: Sports, Educators, Families

·        Translate – English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cost: ADA=82.661 US$=32.196 %27,88

Month: 3

Completion: 30%

·        Whitepaper

·        Blockchain development

·        Integration wallet for browsers

·        Setup & deploy local for testing

·        Smart contract deployment

·        Smart Contract for main token

·        Smart Contract for NFT

·        In-game assets design 2D & 3D

·        UX/UI design

·        Game detail development

·        Back-end development

·        Front-end develop

·        IOT for smartwatch

·        Game testing and fixing bugs

·        Marketing to inspire the audience to engage with the game release

Cost: ADA=78.836 US$=30.707 %26.59

Month: 3

Completion: 60%

·        Release the demo for early adopters

·        Game testing and fixing bugs

·        Launching marketplace for trading NFT

·        Release new feature in-game

·        Back-end development

·        Front-end develop

·        Marketing by communicating and inspiring communities with our works

·        Streaming working progress

·        Social communicating with other communities

Cost: ADA=63.421 US$=24.703 %21.39

Month: 3

Completion: 80%

·        Release the game (Vertical Slice-MVP) for public in Brazil and one english country

·        Game testing and fixing bugs

·        NFTs launch

·        Token launch

·        Marketing by communicating and inspiring communities with our works

·        Streaming working progress

·        Social communicating with other communities

·        Translate – English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cost: ADA=71.622 US$=27.987 %24.15

Month: 3

Completion: 100%

Acceptance Criteria:

·        Submission of the Project Completion Report is required.

·        A demonstrative video showcasing the seamless integration of all project components serves as tangible evidence of project completion.

·        Thorough documentation on tool usage is supplied within a GitHub file, accessible through an open repository.

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

André Rodrigues da Cruz (CEO – Business – Animator 3D)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrercruz/

Júlio Cesar Vitorino – (Backend)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliovitorino/

Augusto Cesar Cunha Caldeira (Artista 3D)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-cunha-bba0a7164/

Daniel Cabral Barbosa (Game Designer)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cabral-barbosa-760537276/

Thiago Cruz Gomes dos Santos (Unity Programmer)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiago-cruz-2949b6176/

 

Livia Mietherhofer (Adviser – Physical Education)

Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livia-mietherhofer-9762a6132/

 

Felipe Carreiro (Adviser – Blockchain)

Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carreirofelipe/

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

HoloKD is strategically planning its budget based on the Brazilian market dynamics, aligning with competitive salaries in the region. The budget breakdown encompasses various elements to ensure the successful development and launch of the HoloKD Warriors game:

Link for this spending planning:

https://bit.ly/HoloKD-fund11-costs

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

The project cost is strategically aligned with the cost-benefit analysis for the Cardano ecosystem, substantiated by specific factors. Firstly, salaries offered are in line with local market averages, ensuring the acquisition of qualified talent. Additionally, freelancer rates and industry-specific professional fees are taken into consideration to maintain competitiveness.

Educating the blockchain-naive target audience, families with children, necessitates additional marketing efforts. This is due to the need for extensive educational initiatives to familiarize them with blockchain technology. The complexity of blockchain requires a comprehensive marketing strategy, including user-friendly content, tutorials, and outreach programs to bridge the knowledge gap and foster understanding within this specific demographic. This educational investment is crucial for ensuring user adoption and engagement within the HoloKD ecosystem.

[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