Translation of Cardano for the masses in Russian

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Alexandros Ntolgkov

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

88000

[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

No

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

Translating the book Cardano for the Masses into Russian after asking for permission by the author using a sworn translator in Antwerp Belgium.

[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.”

Well, if you consider the translator and proofreaders as organisations, then yes. If not, no.

[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

I can add the book to be distributed on Amazon but also can add a free edition on Github for those who would not be able to afford it.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Hiring a sworn translator in Russian and a proofreader to translate the Cardano for the Masses book by John Greene in Russian.

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

Currently, there is no Russian Translation of the Cardano for the Masses book. As per the Babel Magazine only slightly more than 5% of Russians speak English which inhibits the understanding of Cardano and the adoption of the technology from that part of the world.

By translating Cardano for the Masses in Russian, it will allow for Russian citizens to have a reliable resource to learn about Cardano, understand and adopt the technology.

The short term quantifiable results are a bit difficult to predict specifically but I would say in the first 12 months to have 12 between 100 and 1000 units sold. Long term, the idea is to make the book the go-to guide for understanding Cardano with potentially thousands or millions units sold.

Taking a worst case scenario into account where the book would not be popular at all in the short terml, there would at least be a resource in Russian, Russian people involved with Cardano would be able to point people at in order to get educated.

[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 an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency and have a network of translators in Antwerp that I could use to translate and proofread the Cardano for the masses book in different languages.

LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandros-ntolgkov/

The author gave me the "go ahead" with the translation:

My email requesting it:

His answer:

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

A: Milestone outputs

• Asking the author for permission for the translation - Accomplished
• Sourcing quality sworn translator that is willing to take up the work - 1 Week max - 500 USD
• Sourcing quality proofreader that is willing to take up the work - 1 Week max - 500 USD

B: Acceptance criteria

• Presentation of finalised sworn translator - to be published publicly with a clickable link for everyone to see

• Presentation of finalised proofreader -to be published publicly with a clickable link for everyone to see

• Getting the thumbs up by the author - to be published publicly with a clickable link for everyone to see

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Author confirmation through email or even social media post
• Report on translator and proofreader.

A: Milestone outputs

• Translate first 3 chapters:
• In the Beginning - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• What is Cardano - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Proof of Stake - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Proof reading of the first 3 chapters:
• In the Beginning - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• What is Cardano - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Proof of Stake - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)

B: Acceptance criteria

• Translation finalisation
• Proofreading finalisation

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Presentation of each chapter - through a link to be publicly verifiable

A: Milestone outputs

• Translate the next 3 chapters:
• Consensus (Shelley) - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Smart Contracts (Goguen) - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Plutus - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Proof reading of the next 3 chapters:
• Consensus (Shelley) - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Smart Contracts (Goguen) - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Plutus - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)

B: Acceptance criteria

• Translation finalisation
• Proofreading finalisation

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Presentation of each chapter - to be publicly verifiable through link

A: Milestone outputs

• Translate the final 3 chapters & Appendix:
• Marlowe - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Voltaire - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Basho - 1 week - 2500 USD (approximate value)
• Appendix - 1 week - 2000 USD (approximate value)
• Proof reading of the final 3 chapters:
• Marlowe - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Voltaire - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Basho - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Appendix - 0.5 week - 500 USD (approximate value)
• Merging everything into 1 - 1 day - 200 USD
• Adding a new cover - to be discussed and approved by the author -
• Distributing it through different channels
• Github
• Amazon
• Russian versions of Amazon
• and others

B: Acceptance criteria

• Translation finalisation
• Proofreading finalisation

C: Evidence of milestone completion

• Presentation of each chapter - to be publicly verifiable through link

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

Project team leader: Alexandros Ntolgkov

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

Translation: 23,000 USD max depending on translator and agency

Proofreading: 2,500 - 4,000 USD depending on how many rounds of proofreading might be needed

Additional unforeseen ghosts piggy bag: 5000 USD

Project Management cost: 5000 USD

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

This will depend on the translator and / or agency used. I made research and the highest quote I got for a 200.000 word book was 23,000 USD and thus I use that as a benchmark.

In terms of proofreading, 4 - 5 USD per page of proofreading and hence 5 USD * 450 pages assuming the book is a bit bigger than the current English version that would be 2250 for one proofreading assignment. More so in case more would be needed to be done as a revision.

5000 USD for unforeseen costs

5000 USD for me for putting everything together.