Recycle, Earn, and Enjoy! ChatBot "Proof-of-recycle" (PoR) for Mass Recycling and Cardano Adoption.

[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] Requested funds in ada

55000

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

3

[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 drive increased recycling by issuing NFTs as "proof of recycle" through a chatbot, then monetizing these NFTs to give them real-world value and promote sustainability. NFT - not an art object!

https://youtu.be/EimyGci1_iw

[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

The core components of our chatbot, related to the Cardano blockchain integration and NFT minting process, will be open source to ensure transparency and foster community engagement and improvements. We will use an MIT license for these components.

[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 prototype:

Our impact2earn ChatBot is live and kicking!

You can find it here: https://t.me/bantgo_bot

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 AI Web3 Chat Bot with built-in Social-Fi and Game-Fi elements. The purpose of the microservice is to reward users by developing the habit of taking care of specials type of waste (starting with electronic waste) and providing an easy way to transfer it to recycling. Recycle, Earn, and Enjoy!

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 will bolster Cardano's adoption by 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 chatbot, 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?

Our team's capability is reinforced by a partnership with Sustainable ADA, who can vouch for our 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?

For our grant of 55,000 ADA, we will set three key milestones:

1) Integration of our existing chatbot with the Cardano blockchain for NFT minting.

2) Deployment of the first 'proof of recycle' campaign and issuance of NFTs.

3) Evaluation of user engagement and recycling rates improvement.

The final milestone will be the successful integration, where users can mint NFTs on Cardano as digital proof of their recycling actions. The outputs will be a fully functional feature within the chatbot, a user guide, and a demo video. Acceptance criteria include a user test group successfully minting NFTs and a positive audit report confirming the feature's functionality on the Cardano blockchain.

[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, Danill 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/

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.

Our budget for the total grant of 55,000 ADA is allocated as follows:

>Development (Smart Contract, Chatbot integration): 22,000 ADA

>Code Auditing and Security: 5,500 ADA

>Marketing and Community Engagement: 11,000 ADA (with Sustainable ADA)

>Project Management and Administration: 8,250 ADA

>Legal and Accounting Services: 2,750 ADA

>Contingency Fund: 5,500 ADA

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

The cost is justified as it aligns with industry standards (India, Africa, etc.) for blockchain development and provides a high return on investment by significantly boosting Cardano's adoption and demonstrating a practical use case for NFTs in sustainability, which can attract more eco-conscious users to the 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