Make Waste not Wasted! impact2earn NFT Marketplace for Carbon Credits and Rewards $/Web2/3.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Siarhei Zhyltsou

[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)

6

[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're launching a Cardano-based impact2earn NFT marketplace, where NFTs, not as art but as digital certificates, reward and verify eco-friendly deeds with carbon credits and $/Web2/3 rewards

[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

Key components of our marketplace, particularly those for Cardano blockchain integration, will be open source under the MIT license, fostering community collaboration and innovation.

[METADATA] SDG rating

>>SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by promoting sustainable waste management.

>>SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.

>>SDG 13: Climate Action, by integrating sustainable practices into waste management to combat climate change.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

What we have done today and where you can access our protoype:

Our impact2earn NFT Marketplace is live and kicking!

You can check it out here: https://impact-to-earn.com/.

If you're curious to see more about what we're up to, feel free to dive into our online presence:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/bantgo
• https://bantgo.ae/index.php/category/bantgo-news/
• https://twitter.com/ban_tgo

We've put a lot of info out there to give you a real sense of our project.

Our goal with impact2earn is pretty straightforward (Make Waste not Wasted) and we're stoked about the potential of working together with Cardano and the community!

Could be a big win for all of us.

Looking forward to your thoughts!

https://youtu.be/EimyGci1_iw

In our case, NFTs are not art objects or speculation! These are digital certificates containing impact2earn credits and information about the item that the user has recycled!

We can already exchange your impact2earn NFTs for mobile/internet plan top-ups, utility payments, top-ups wallets in super apps, and swap for promo codes on well-known marketplaces.

And this is just the beginning!

Solution: impact2earn CleanTech NFT Marketplace with built-in Social-Fi and Game-Fi elements.

The purpose of the Marketplace is to reward users by developing the habit of taking care of certain types of waste (starting with electronic waste) and providing an easy way to transfer it to recycling.

Customer journey:

1. A user directly from the Telegram messenger app, through a chatbot, photographs an item that needs to be properly disposed of (thrown into the trash).
2. Artificial intelligence identifies what is in the photo, and shows the user on a map all the available recycling points within reach, and the available services that can remove this recyclable material from the home.
3. The chatbot then uses artificial intelligence to motivate the user to go to the recycling point or to call a service to remove the recyclable material from the home or office.
4. When the user correctly disposes of the recyclable material (at the right recycling collection point), the chatbot turns the user's photograph into an NFT, which acts as a digital certificate verifying the user's correct action.
5. The user then gains access to an NFT marketplace, which allows for the monetization of these NFT certificates, buying, selling, exchanging them (with ADA), and receiving discounts on goods and services offline, Web2 & Web3.
6. The marketplace includes elements of gamification and social networking and allows for the division of NFTs into "shares," creating nested and composite NFTs with any structure.

impact2earn functions at home, office, and street levels, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. With 20% of people discarding recyclables in unsorted waste, there's a vast potential for Cardano adoption. Sorted recycling ensures efficient raw material extraction for recyclers, promoting complete recycling processes.

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

Our project enriches the Cardano ecosystem by introducing a real-world utility for ADA through an NFT marketplace, enhancing the blockchain's role in promoting sustainable living and carbon credit trading, with circular economy principles of creating value from waste.

We are incentivizing sustainable behavior through NFT rewards on the blockchain.

Impact will be measured by the amount of waste diverted from landfills and the number of users engaging with Cardano's NFTs.

We'll share results and opportunities through Cardano community channels, demonstrating tangible environmental benefits and blockchain utility.

Have you ever pondered our ephemeral existence?

Imagine, a century from now, in the year 2123, we will all be resting eternally alongside our kin and comrades.

Strangers will inhabit the homes we strived for and possess all we hold dear today.

Our cherished belongings, including the cars we lavished fortunes on, will likely become mere metal relics in the hands of unknown collectors.

Our descendants may scarcely recall who we were, or not at all.

Who among us knows the tales of our great-grandfathers? In death, we may linger in memories for a few fleeting years, and then we become just a portrait gathering dust on someone's shelf, until eventually, our stories, photographs, and deeds fade into the oblivion of history. We won't even be a whisper of a memory.

If we took a moment to contemplate these truths, perhaps we'd recognize the folly in our relentless pursuit of the material. If we could just think about it, surely our perspectives, our aspirations, would shift—we would transform.

Life always demands more, leaving scant time for what truly enriches it.

I'd trade it all to relish in the strolls I never took, the embraces I never gave, the kisses for our children and loved ones, the laughter we were too busy for.

These would undoubtedly be the most beautiful moments to reminisce, for they would fill our lives with joy.

So why not commit to deeds of true worth and simultaneously contribute to making our Earth cleaner with the impact2earn Marketplace, rewarding you for recycling actions that truly matter?

[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?

>> BANTgo impact2earn (https://bantgo.ae/index.php/category/bantgo-news/)

We're thrilled to announce that we've been selected as "Ones to Watch" by PwC Middle East in their PwC Net Zero Future50 - Middle East initiative!

Our team's capability is reinforced by a partnership with Sustainable ADA, who can vouch for our mutual commitment to sustainability and trustworthiness.

We have a proven track record of delivering technology projects, and our team comprises experts in blockchain, AI, and environmental science.

To ensure feasibility, we will adhere to a transparent project roadmap and utilize rigorous accounting practices for fund management.

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

Initial Development and Setup: Completion of the core marketplace infrastructure, ensuring responsive design for web and mobile view

User Onboarding and Database Integration: Implementation of user accounts, integration with the chatbot database, and functionality for users to mint NFTs from the data provide

Platform Currency System and Balance Panel: Development of the local points system and a balance panel where users can see their impact2earn balance (Game-Fi)

Organization Onboarding and Employee ADA Wallet Integration: Ability for employees to sign up under their organization and for organizations to have predefined wallets for transaction, API Development and Deployment: Creation of APIs for various transaction processes including verification, blocking, redeeming, and transferring NFT

By Sustainable ADA

• 1 impact report (10 - 20 pages) - executive summary, intro, graphics, analysis of impact, data, and quotes, produced into a professional product with storytelling flair and impact expertise
• 2 infographics
• BANTgo user journey 
• BANTgo in the big picture of global waste market, with its USP.
• 1 mini book (5 pages) on relevant themes from the Cardano Impact Report through a BANTgo lens with images eg:

1. Make Waste Not Wasted - Powered by blockchain
2. Waste to Value for Everyday Impact

The final milestone will be the full deployment of the NFT marketplace with Cardano integration, enabling ADA transactions.

This includes the complete functionality for users and organizations, robust API deployment for NFT management, and a comprehensive user reward system.

Acceptance criteria will be a successful transaction test, smart contract audit results, and user feedback confirming the marketplace's operability. In addition to a closing report and video presentation.

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

Our team comprises industry experts who have honed their skills in top-tier companies and are now driving BANTgo's mission. Here's a brief overview of key team members and their roles:

• SIARHEI ZHYLTSOU - As the Founder & CEO, Siarhei leads the project, ensuring our vision aligns with sustainability goals and blockchain technology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/serzhi/

• JOSEPH PATTERSON - Co-Founder & CMO, Joseph is a world-class marketer directing our market reach and user adoption strategies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-l-patterson/

• SERGEI IVANOV - Co-Founder & COO, Sergei's focus is on operational management and driving user motivation through our platform. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergei-a-ivanov/

• HIMKAR DWIVEDI - CTO: Oversees the technical architecture and digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/himkardwivedi/

• DANIIL BAZYLCHYK - Startup/Web3 Legal, Daniil ensures our compliance with legal frameworks within the blockchain space. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniil-bazylchyk-21559a1b7/

• YANA LEONOVA - Sustainability, Yana is dedicated to ensuring our operations meet global sustainability standards. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanaleonovaphd/

• ALEXANDR NAUMOV - Product UX, Alexandr leads the user experience design, making sure the platform is intuitive and user-friendly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/naumov-alex/

• MAX GOGOLEV - Blockchain, Max is in charge of integrating Cardano and managing blockchain-related operations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-gogolev/

Sustainable ADA

• Razali Samsudin - Co-Author of Recalibrating Value, Identity and Impact Through the Blockchain Cardano Impact Report 2023 | Zinc Visiting Fellow | Social Entrepreneur | Educator | Researching Digital Economy, Blockchain, Sustainability | https://www.linkedin.com/in/razali-samsudin/

• Cole Bartlett Co-Author of Recalibrating Value, Identity & Impact Through the Blockchain - Cardano Impact Report 2023 | Founder | Blockchain & Sustainability | Social Entrepreneur | Positive Blockchain Contributor | Impact Measurement https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-bartlett/

We have engaged with all members about their roles in this project, ensuring they have the capacity to support the development and integration of the Cardano blockchain within our chatbot. 

Our proposal will be publicly available, and we have obtained consent from all parties to include their information in this application.

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

Development : 84,000 ADA

Engineering, programming, platform architecture, testing, and deployment.

Design and User Experience: 20,000 ADA

Interface design, user experience optimization, graphic design.

Marketing and Community Engagement: 15,000 ADA

Marketing campaigns, community management, promotional activities.

Operations and Management: 10,000 ADA

Day-to-day operations, project management, team coordination.

Milestone 5 (Impact Reporting): 26,000 ADA

Research, writing, design of the impact report, and creation of infographics.

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

The investment into our NFT platform aligns with Cardano's mission for increasing user adoption, real world sustainable impact. At a competitive cost, we offer a scalable solution with tangible social and environmental impacts, leveraging ADA for real-world utility and promoting broader adoption.

Each impact2earn NFT contains impact2earn credits equivalent to carbon credits, thus the blockchain ecosystem facilitating transactions can rightfully claim a part of this generation, potentially achieving carbon neutrality.

[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