SPO Online Business Academy

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Jonathan Adjei

[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

99963

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

9

[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)

Deliver our proven SPO incubator at scale, via a blockchain enabled, project based learning platform. Equipping SPO’s with tools & frameworks to help them build sustainable stakepool operations.

[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.”

We will use the Andamio platform by Gimbalabs. This supports the roadmap and growth of all organisations. Gimbalabs is the perfect team to support us as they have a strong track record in the ecosystem and their goals are aligned with ours.

Many portions of the services needed are already developed by Andamio which we will make use of. Specific features we build will also add value to the other projects using Andamio in the Cardano community. Andamio is a proprietary "platform-as-a-service" project and contributions from Fluid7 and our partners will supplement this codebase so other projects can learn from and use these features.

Andamio have now released a Pro version of their LMS build which means that much of the LMS system can now be modularised and so implemented by our own development team

[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

Fluid7 and Edify will open source all the code produced by this proposal. 3rd party code such as that provided by the Andamio platform will remain under their content licensing.

The coaching, consultancy and mentoring frameworks (the content IP) are owned by Edify. They will be delivered under license to Edify Colabs.

The packaging of the content - any IP around how it is delivered will be open source

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG 4 Quality Education

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Why supporting Cardano SPO’s is important

SPO’s are mission critical to the successful growth and development of the Cardano ecosystem. As a single stakepool operator ourselves at Fluid7 we know that to be viable as a long term sustainable operatation, small SPOs need to develop the business, commercial and cultural knowledge necessary to support their stakepool’s growth and maturity. 

Background

Business coaching and mentoring for SPO’s

Since F7 we and other stakepool operators have been working with Edify Colabs as participants and contributors to their Catalyst funded SPO incubator programmes.

Leveraging existing Assets to build Value 

SPO Business Growth Support

In Funds 7 and 8, Edify proposed and was successfully funded by Catalyst to build an Integrated set of educational materials and resources for SPOs. This set of coaching and mentoring modules enable SPO teams to step change up into building viable, scalable business operations. 

Edify Colabs SPO programme development to date:

• F7 SPO incubator MVP beta
• F8 SPO Incubator Productisation x2 - for Small SPO’s and SPO Associations
• F8 SPO Train the Trainer programme

These coaching and mentoring resources have been built, deployed and tested successfully; with around 30 individuals and 17 organisations having completed the programmes so far, with great results and outstanding feedback.

Link to Miro board containing feedback

However, although these programmes and the learnings shared added great value to the participants, the process is manual: they are at present provided primarily synchronously with live mentors and coaches, with limited time slots, and restricted participant numbers available - with programmes maybe 80% live, 20% automated.

We would like to change that, we would like to dramatically increase the number of SPO’s who can access our programmes, enabling them to get access whenever they want, and work on them at their own pace and level of interaction.

The opportunity - Automating coaching and mentorship for SPO’s 

Edify and Fluid7 (and other stakepool operators) have developed a large amount of content through the SPO development programs and our work over the last 2 years on Cardano. The Edify programmes in particular are based upon Exponential Organisation growth (ExO) principles - focussed around how companies can solve ‘wicked challenges’ to harness ‘exponential opportunities’. Whilst Fluid7 have developed practical experience in areas such as pledge bootstrapping and delegation boosting programmes.

With blockchain technology and AI, there is a great opportunity to take our programmes delivery to the next level: by automating the process, while providing personalised high service as appropriate to teams and companies. 

Our vision is to build an online SPO Academy that will overtime automate 80% of the coaching and mentorship process and keep 20% for specific areas where SPO’s need help.

With Web 3. there is also the opportunity to build out our solution to create a distributed, generative, SPO Academy and community supported by a dynamic learning environment - one where Alumni of the courses become tutors and course creators for the next generation of learners.

Our Solution for this proposal - An online development programme for SPO’s, based on the Andamio Project Based Learning platform

The main objective of this proposal is to build and deliver an SPO tailored, high value mentorship and coaching programme, aimed at supporting SPO’s on their journey from technology solution builders through to successful sustainable businesses. Where the programme itself, being delivered from the Andamio project based learning enabled platform, can be delivered asynchronusily, but with a rich learning experience and is both easily accessible, interactive, affordable and scalable.

The programme will be comprised of two Catalyst proven strands: the Edify, coaching and mentoring suite - that forms the basis of the Edify Exponential Organisation Growth platform, and the Fluid7 Funding and Operations Programme.

Edify Coaching and Mentoring programme overview: 

SPO online business academy Programme details

 

There will be a series of SPO Tailored, PBL Modules to create for this project, covering the following subject areas:

• Programme overview and SPO Business Audit
• Purpose, Vision & Intent for stakepool operators
• SPO Business Models
• Undersanding the External Business Environment
• SPO Product Proposition
• SPO Supplier and Customer Proposition
• Positioning your SPO offerings
• Developing your SPO Ecosystem
• Next Phase - implementation
• Operational Forecasting
• Infrastructure Options for your SPO
• Pledge bootstrapping 
• Delegation boosting
• Alternate revenue streams

Link to miro board for full programme overview of modules and sessions:

https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVM0q6Vlc=/?share_link_id=608975303642

Partnership details

About Fluid7

Fluid7, a proud member of the xSPO and CSPA stakepool alliances within the Cardano ecosystem, has been actively transitioning its small development agency from Web2 to Web3. By operating as a producer for the Cardano network, Fluid7 has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to this transition and has gained valuable insights into the underlying technology and decentralized services.

About Edify Collabs

Edify Collabs is the on-chain expression of The Edify Ecosystem (Edify) - an impact, innovation, investment-focused consultancy, coaching practice and partner Ecosystem. Edify Colabs was formed to work within the Catalyst community - and are proud to have been proactive members since Nov 21.

https://linktr.ee/edify_collabs

The Andamio platform (by Gimbalabs) 

Edify Collabs is leveraging the Andamio platform to provide the core technology required. 

The Andamio Platform:

1. Provides a Learning Management System (LMS) for onboarding new contributors to your project/organization
2. Is built on Cardano with Plutus smart contracts and UI components for treasury management, skill accreditation, project contribution, and emergent reputation

The Andamio MVP was built and tested around the Plutus PBL - for more info check https://plutuspbl.io/

You can find an introductory overview of the Andamio platform here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VLfrZVaqLqzRCv_4ME78t4JERxeCLN8/view?usp=sharing

As a result of the work Gimbalabs has done over the past years through the Plutus Project-Based Learning (PBL) program, Gimbalabs Playground, and Gimbalabs Live Coding, the Gimbalabs team created Andamio which provides an LMS platform for any organization to onboard and reward contributors. Contributors can earn skills that enable them to contribute to projects. Our Plutus PBL (https://plutuspbl.io/) is a good example.

Link to example Plutus PBL course, which is the Andamio MVP:

https://plutuspbl.io/

Fig 1. The PBL Framework. A high overview description of a PBL module. 

Project based learning courses (PBL):

Edify Collabs will use the Andamio platform to develop the following courses:

• ExO programme for mentoring developers and businesses to begin and succeed on their journey to sustainable exponential growth

Andamio features to be used by SPO Online Business Academy: 

• The Project Based Learning Platform
• Proof of Completion
• Register skills and knowledge acquired by completing PBL course module
• Register contribution generated by each partnership generator (partnership generated)
• Smart contract for skills and credentials
• Web interface

Relationship between Fluid7, Edify Collabs and Andamio:

SPO Online Business Academy leverages the Andamio platform to enhance our capabilities in delivering educational content and managing contributions effectively. As a platform-as-a-service provider, Andamio offers us tools for content management, skill registration, and secure transaction handling, which are critical to our project's success. This integration ensures robust infrastructure support without involving Andamio as a subcontractor.

Future plans

This programme is the foundation (MVP) of our online digital PBL offering for SPO’s.

We plan to use this platform and programme to expand out delivery of our service offerings, both in terms of depth and breadth of programmes offered and our business model offerings - through more courses based upon our proven Exponential Organisatonal growth offerings - such as programmes focussed more tightly on SPO's gaining scalability, effective leadership, effective asset growth and community build and management.

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

Our proposed solution directly addresses the challenge of supporting the SPO ecosystem and community in the Cardano ecosystem. By delivering the SPO Academy and incubator program, we provide comprehensive support and resources to SPOs, enabling them to develop the necessary business skills, commercial knowledge, and cultural understanding to succeed.

Benefits to the Cardano Ecosystem

The benefits of our solution to the Cardano ecosystem are multifold. Firstly, it enhances the overall reliability, security, and performance of the Cardano network by supporting SPOs in building viable and sustainable stake pool operations. Strong and successful SPOs attract more delegators, increase decentralisation, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem.

Fostering Innovation and Collaboration within the SPO Community

Our solution promotes innovation and collaboration within the SPO community. Through the online SPO Academy and its interactive learning environment, SPOs can connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. This fosters a sense of community and facilitates conversations among SPOs, leading to the development of new solutions, standards, and initiatives.

Measurable Success Indicators

This will include indicators such as the number of SPO's who stay engaged with the Cardano platform as they grow their passion into sustainable operations, and grow their stakepools over time by attracting the type of validators that share their purpose. These metrics demonstrate the growth and engagement within the SPO ecosystem.

Contributing to the Long-Term Sustainability of Cardano

Our solution contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Cardano ecosystem. By providing SPOs with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate successful stake pools as businesses, we increase their chances of viability and growth. This, in turn, enhances the overall resilience and continuity of the Cardano network.

In summary, empowering SPOs through the SPO Online Business Academy addresses the challenge by supporting effective and impactful SPO projects and initiatives. Over time the benefits include improved network reliability, increased decentralisation, community collaboration, innovation, and the long-term sustainability of the Cardano ecosystem.

[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?

About Fluid7

Over the last 15 years Fluid7 has delivered strategic support and provided the latest innovations in technology to bring success to 200+ clients. We offer a full suite of digital services from software solution specification and product development through to enterprise hosting. Our loyal clients have trusted us with hosting the infrastructure, ensuring the cyber security and protecting the online revenues of their SAAS, eCommerce and applications.

Fluid7, a proud member of the xSPO and CSPA stakepool alliances within the Cardano ecosystem, has been actively transitioning its small development agency from Web2 to Web3. By operating as a producer for the Cardano network, Fluid7 has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to this transition and has gained valuable insights into the underlying technology and decentralized services.

Throughout its time in the Cardano ecosystem, Fluid7 and its members, have actively engaged with various stakeholders, explored numerous options, and collaborated with industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technology build and operations, delegator relations, and finance and funding aspects. As experienced web2 and web3 developers, Fluid7 recognises the immense potential for growth in this new market while also acknowledging the challenges that come with it. In addition to serving on two Catalyst challenge teams, Fluid7 has leveraged its role as a stakepool operator to cultivate expertise and foster collaboration among fellow small stakepool operators.

About Edify Colabs

Edify Colabs is the on-chain expression of The Edify Business Ecosystem (Edify Business) - an impact, innovation, investment-focused consultancy, coaching practice and partner Ecosystem.

The team behind Edify Business have been successfully working to help clients scale up their teams and businesses for twenty years. In that time they have worked with hundreds of small and medium sized clients to help them grow businesses and organisations that are successful both commercially and culturally - helping smart people spin up assets to scalable successful enterprises from their work in innovation and technology.

Edify Colabs was formed in 2021 to work within the Catalyst community - and have been proactive members since then. They have been winning and delivering and integrated programme of funded projects in the SPO, and Dev accelerator and Impact space since F7 - with a total of 8 projects that are either now ongoing or successfully closed out. https://linktr.ee/edify_collabs

As part of the Catalyst community the Edify team have had the pleasure of working on multiple projects and successful community initiatives with several partners, and programme clients including: WADA, SWARM, Treasury Guild, Sanada, Fluid7, CNC and the Catalyst Coordinator team.

Fund 7 and Fund 8 results: Our completed Fund 7 and Fund 8 programmes - both funded and Pro Bono, have proven to be highly successful. Our three closed-out programmes: Innovation Accelerator and 2x Small SPO incubators received highly positive reviews, with all 17 reviewers stating that they would recommend the programme to other community members.

Tried and Trusted Business Coaching Solutions

Fluid7 and Edify have been working together as participants both within the Catalyst Community directly and also as coaches and members of the Edify Accelerator programmes - and so they are familiar both with the programme and its delivery, and the successful outcomes it produces.

Objectives

The main goal of this project is to augment the capabilities of our already existing and proven coaching and mentoring system programme and modules by enabling it to be delivered via the Andamio Learning Management System. 

This will allow it to be delivered as an asynchronous project-based learning programme, that can then be scaled for mass provision, resulting in a significant cost reduction for delivery. Whilst also acting as the foundation for the development of a wider community for SPO support and education.

Accountability

As with our previous F7 and F8 projects all KPI’s and reviews are included in our project close out reports and the community will have access to it. We will also provide monthly updates on the technical and non technical aspects or the project in arenas such as the Catalyst monthly townhall meetings and Gimbal labs Playground sessions.

Also as this is an MVP, and we have used online Learning Management Systems before we understand how complex and time consuming this process can be. Therefore we plan to compile a brief set of 'train the trainer' videos explaining the main elements of the programme development, initially as a guide for use by online SPO academy team members and partners. We plan to make this open access as well, to support subsequent members of the Catalyst community that may wish to use the Andamio platform.

We also plan to run multiple taster sessions during the programme development and delivery period to both build on the MVP and also build awareness of the programme within the community.

Validation

We have a tried and tested system of content and content delivery, and technical support in loading this onto a Learning Management System, and we have a pragmatic set of milestones and implementation programme both for building the system and testing it as an MVP with the first cohort of SPO's - meaning that we will be able to validate our programme progress and pivot as required if necessary to ensure programme success.

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

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Customer Avatar Defined: Identifying and defining the target audience for the course.

  - Learning Objectives Defined: Setting clear learning objectives for participants.

  - Course Structure Defined: Outlining the course structure including modules and topics.

  - PBL Structure Design: Developing a Problem-Based Learning structure.

  - Site Structure Developed: Creating the site structure for the online learning platform.

  - Payment Method Integration: Implementing payment processing capabilities.

  - Pricing Model Implementation: Establishing a pricing strategy for the course.

  - On-chain Asset Creation: Developing on-chain assets like NFTs.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Establish a comprehensive understanding of the target audience.

  - Develop a well-structured and engaging course layout.

  - Ensure seamless user experience and financial transactions on the platform.

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Content Structuring and Creation: Developing text and graphic content.

  - Video Scripting and Storyboarding: Crafting scripts and storyboards for video content.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Create engaging and informative course content.

  - Develop well-planned and visually appealing video materials.

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Front-end Development: Enhancing the user interface and experience.

  - Assessments and Evaluations Developed: Creating tools to evaluate participant understanding and progress.

  - Artifact Design from Assessment Input: Structuring participant responses into meaningful outputs.

  - Video Production and Editing: Finalizing video content for the course.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Ensure an interactive and user-friendly online platform.

  - Develop effective assessment tools for participant evaluation.

  - Create high-quality, engaging video content for the course.

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Continued Front-end Development: Further enhancements to the platform's user interface.

  - Treasury Established: Setting up a treasury system for financial management.

  - Treasury Smart Contract Development: Creating smart contracts for the treasury system.

  - Andamio Blockchain Development: Developing blockchain functionalities for Andamio.

  - Interactive Elements Developed: Creating interactive course elements.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Provide a robust and intuitive online learning environment.

  - Implement a secure and efficient treasury system.

  - Integrate blockchain technology for enhanced course functionality.

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Continued Andamio Blockchain Development: Advancing the blockchain functionalities.

  - Testing Completed: Conducting thorough testing of all platform components.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Ensure a fully functional and secure blockchain-integrated platform.

  - Confirm the platform's readiness and reliability through comprehensive testing.

Deliverables and Outputs:

  - Funding for First Live Cohort of 20 SPOs: Securing resources for the initial group of participants.

  - Course Promoted to Catalyst Ecosystem: Marketing the course within the Catalyst ecosystem.

  - Close-out Report Produced: Compiling a report detailing project achievements and confirming MVP success.

Intended Outcomes:

  - Successfully launch the course with a funded first cohort.

  - Increase course visibility and engagement within the Catalyst community.

  - Provide a comprehensive summary of the project's journey and achievements, setting the stage for future expansion.

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

Jonathan Adjei, Content Expert Project Lead

Jonathan is an accomplished entrepreneur and the driving force behind FLUID7 Ltd., a UK - based web development agency and the operator of FLUID Stake pool. With a deep-rooted passion for blockchain technology and its potential for transformative change, Jonathan found himself immersed in Project Catalyst early in 2021, igniting his commitment to the Cardano ecosystem. Recognising the importance of decentralisation, on-chain governance, financial autonomy, and self-sovereign identity, he launched FLUID Stake pool during the final stages of the Shelley era.

As he transitions FLUID7 from being a Web2 agency to Web3, Jonathan embraces the principles of decentralisation and individual empowerment through the mission-based FLUID stakepool. Jonathan and his team actively contribute to real-world impact by donating a portion of their proceeds to charitable causes, all while driving adoption and promoting the growth of the Cardano blockchain.

Harry Hellyer Course Expert, Content Expert Project lead

Harry specialises in helping enterprises and organisations of all sizes and flavours, deliver scalable growth based around full-value based, impact innovation. He believes that Education should be delivered debt free - as a basic human right. And his focus is to support people to appreciate, attain and realise their full value. He has coached and mentored hundreds of leadership team members from small tech firms to global organisations, including Fellows at Cambridge University, and Imperial College London’s Education dept. For the last 24 months he has been actively involved in the Catalyst community, working with the Edify Colab team to deliver funded proposals around scalable exponential growth, in F7, F8 and F9.

Link to more Andamio team members’ doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5HKPa-45H6pLtu--xljNXcmkUteHxTY/view

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

Item -  Qty/Hours -  ₳ -  SubTotal   

Milestone 1            

Weeks 1-6            

Customer Avatar Defined   2   222   444   

Learning Objectives Defined   2   222   444   

Course Structure Defined   20   222   4,440   

Andamio PBL structure design consultation   20   222   4,440   

Site Structure Developed   15   222   3,330   

Payment method integration   20   222   4,440   

Pricing model implementation   10   222   2,220   

On-chain Asset Creation (NFT…)   10   222   2,220   

         SubTotal   21,978

Milestone 2            

Weeks 7-12            

Content structuring and creation. Text, Graphics   40   222   8,880   

Video scripting, story boarding   40   222   8,880   

         SubTotal   17,760

Milestone 3            

Weeks 13-18            

Andamio Front-end Support   40   222   8,880   

Assessments and Evaluations Developed   15   222   3,330   

Artifact design from assessment input (their answers structured)   15   222   3,330   

Video production and editing   40   222   8,880   

         SubTotal   24,420

Milestone 4            

Weeks 19-24            

Front-end dev   20   222   4,440   

Treasury established   8   222   1,776   

Andamio Treasury Smart Contract Support   21   222   4,662   

Andamio Blockchain Support   21   222   4,662   

Interactive Elements Developed as appropriate   15   222   3,330   

         SubTotal   18,870

Milestone 5            

Weeks 25-30            

Andamio Blockchain Support   21   222   4,662   

Testing completed   15   222   3,330   

         SubTotal   7,992

Milestone 6            

Weeks 31-36            

Funding for first live cohort of 20 SPOs   15   167   2,505   

Course promoted to Catalyst Ecosystem   24   222   5,328   

Close-out report produced   5   222   1,110   

         SubTotal   8,943

         Total   99,963

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

The cost of the project represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem in several ways:

Leveraging the successful investment in business coaching and mentoring for SPO’s

Since F7 we and other stakepool operators have been working with Edify Colabs as participants and contributors to their Catalyst funded SPO incubator programmes.

SPO Business Growth Support in Funds 7, 8 and 9

Edify proposed and was successfully funded by Catalyst to build an Integrated set of educational materials and resources for SPOs.- This set of coaching and mentoring modules enable SPO teams to step change up into building viable, scalable business operations. 

Edify Colabs SPO programme development to date:

• F7 SPO incubator MVP beta
• F8 SPO Incubator Productisation x2 - for Small SPO’s and SPO Associations
• F8 SPO Train the Trainer programme

These coaching and mentoring resources have been built, deployed and tested successfully; with around 30 individuals and 15 organisations having completed the programmes so far, with great results and outstanding feedback.

Link to feedback on Miro board:

https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVM0q6Vlc=/

The opportunity - Automating coaching and mentorship for SPO’s 

Edify and Fluid7 (and other stakepool operators) have developed a large amount of content through the SPO development programs and our work over the last 2 years on Cardano. The Edify programmes in particular are based upon Exponential Organisation growth (ExO) principles - focussed around how companies can solve ‘wicked challenges’ to harness ‘exponential opportunities’. Whilst Fluid7 have developed practical experience in areas such as pledge bootstrapping and delegation boosting programmes.

With blockchain technology and AI, there is a great opportunity to take our programmes delivery to the next level: by automating the process, while providing personalised high service as appropriate to teams and companies. 

Our vision is to build an online SPO Academy that will overtime automate 80% of the coaching and mentorship process and keep 20% for specific areas where SPO’s need help.

Benefits of the Programme

1. Long-Term Impact: The proposed project focuses on supporting and empowering Stake Pool Operators (SPOs) within the Cardano ecosystem. By investing in the development and growth of SPOs, the project contributes to the long-term sustainability and success of Cardano. This investment ensures a robust and diverse network of SPOs that strengthens the overall reliability, security, and performance of the Cardano blockchain.
2. Improved Network Health: The project's objective is to equip SPOs with the necessary business skills, commercial knowledge, and cultural understanding through the SPO Academy and incubator program. By providing SPOs with the tools and frameworks to build sustainable stake pool operations, the project enhances the health of the Cardano network. Strong and successful SPOs attract more delegators, increase decentralization, and foster a vibrant ecosystem.
3. Innovation and Collaboration: The project fosters innovation and collaboration within the SPO community. By connecting SPOs, sharing ideas, and facilitating collaboration through the online SPO Academy, the project promotes the development of new solutions, standards, and initiatives. This not only drives the growth of SPO projects but also encourages advancements within the broader Cardano ecosystem.
4. Cost-Effectiveness: The project aims to provide value for money by leveraging technology such as the Andamio Project-Based Learning platform. By automating processes and delivering the program asynchronously, it can reach a larger number of SPOs at a more affordable cost. This scalability ensures that the project's benefits are accessible to a wide range of SPOs, maximizing the return on investment for the Cardano ecosystem.
5. Resilience and Continuity: Investing in the education and development of SPOs through the SPO Academy and incubator program enhances the resilience and continuity of the Cardano ecosystem. By equipping SPOs with business skills and processes, they are better prepared to navigate challenges, adapt to evolving market conditions, and contribute to the long-term success of Cardano.
6. Pricing - Free to Catalyst Funded proposers Our objective is to build an evergreen programme that can be used by Cardano SPO's over the long run - building both an asset and the basis for a community. Once operational, payment for the programme is planned to be be minimal / voluntary from participants - and used to pay for course running and adjustments.
7. Cost effectiveness - as can be seen in costing spreadsheet all costs were pegged against European and US average costings for the domain expertise involved

In conclusion, the cost of the project represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem by building upon the already delivered funded catalyst proposals in F7, F8 and F9 driving long-term impact, improving network health, fostering innovation and collaboration, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and enhancing resilience and continuity. These benefits contribute to the growth and success of Cardano as a decentralised blockchain platform.