Open-Source Solution for Porting-IN Communities from other chains (like Algorand, Solana, Ethereum, Polygon etc.)

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

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

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

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

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

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

Framework & tools to enable strategies and mechanisms for "PORTING-IN" NFT communities form other chains. (minting CNFTs with different benefits for other chains NFT holders/address owners)

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

[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?

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

GPL-3.0 license

• Parametrizable Smart Contracts and Minting Policies.
• Off-chain code
• Onboarding Website Template

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

I propose a set of mechanisms, and their implementations that can be used to offer benefits to NFT/Address holders from other chains like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, when minting NFTs on Cardano, or when a new collection is minted on Cardano. This includes smart contracts and minting policies that recognize external addresses ownership and provide corresponding benefits on Cardano, such as access to exclusive content, lower minting fees, redeeming funds or special recognition within the community.

The framework will also include and open-source template website and description of different onboarding mechanisms.

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

This project will bridge Cardano with other major blockchain communities, increasing its attractiveness as a platform for NFT issuance and trading. It will leverage existing NFT investments and engage a broader audience in the Cardano ecosystem, potentially increasing network activity and fostering a more interconnected blockchain environment.

[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?

I have already designed, documented and implemented a version of the DApp (https://github.com/mariusgeorgescu/raffleize ) using only functional language like: PlutusTx for onchain, Atlas for transaction building and Plutus-Simple-Model for testing, the UI is in development using purescript-hallogen).

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

Instructions for port-in strategy campaign.

Functional Specifications:

• Mechanisms Description
• UML Diagrams (plantuml)
• Sequence Diagrams
• State Diagrams
• Class Diagrams

Evidence: GitHub repository links

Smart contracts and Minting Policies implementation.

Onchain logic tests 

• unit tests 
• property based

Smart Contracts Interface Blueprints

Evidence: GitHub repository links

Transaction building implementation

Offchain logic tests 

• unit tests 
• property based

Onboarding Website template

Evidence: GitHub repository links

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

I am an IT Solution Architect at Orange, with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Economic Informatics. I am passionate about decentralized applications, blockchain technology, and functional programming (especially Haskell).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgescumarius/

I've closely followed every Plutus Pioneer Program since its inception, I am presently enrolled in Emurgo Academy's Cardano Solutions Architect program and I am also a stake pool operator [VIP] ( http://cardano.vip )

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

Costs represent 1 average wage (for 1 dev ..me) for 8 months.

Breakdown:

Milestone 1:

• Product Design, Diagraming and Functional Documentation (4 months): 12000 ADA

Milestone 2:

• Development, testing & technical documentation (2 months): 6500 ADA

Final Milestone:

• Development, testing & technical documentation (2 months): 6500 ADA

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

The project’s cost provides excellent value for money by enabling Cardano to tap into existing NFT markets on other blockchains, significantly expanding its user base and functional appeal without the need for users to divest from their current assets. This strategic enhancement to the Cardano ecosystem is expected to catalyze further growth and innovation.