Bringing Partisia Confidential Compute to Cardano Through Aiken Data Subscription Smart Contracts

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Shawn Jensen

[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

100000

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

8

[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)

Partisia's Confidential Computing integrated with Cardano Data Subscription Smart Contracts for secure data consent management and analytics. Delivers Web3 private insights for the Cardano community.

[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.”

Partisias advanced multiparty computation (MPC) to bring privacy to public blockchains like Cardano. Cardano, Emurgo already have startegic relationships with Partisia as does Profila. This collaboration will bring MPC to Cardano community showcasing data management through smart contracts.

[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

NA

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Our solution addresses the prevalent issue of insecure data collaboration, risking sensitive information exposure. By combining confidential compute and data smart contracts, we fortify security. Partisia's Confidential Computing, alongside Cardano's Data Subscription Smart Contracts, ensures secure data consent management and analytics. This integration brings Web3 private insights to the Cardano community.

Our project will engage stakeholders within the Cardano community, leveraging the previously funded catalyst data subscription smart contract delivered by Profila. We aim to encourage other companies within the Cardano ecosystem to trial our solution for their data use cases.

Our solution's uniqueness lies in integrating Partisia's advanced multiparty computation (MPC) with Cardano through smart contracts, a novel approach yet to be explored. This integration will facilitate cross-chain collaboration within the Cardano community, enhancing security for data projects leveraging the Cardano ecosystem.

The beneficiaries of this integration include developers, organizations, and users within the Cardano network, who will benefit from enhanced data privacy and security. Additionally, it opens avenues for innovative data collaboration and analytics while ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

This integration is crucial for Cardano as it strengthens the network's security and privacy features, attracting more projects and users seeking robust data management solutions. By embracing cutting-edge technologies like MPC, Cardano solidifies its position as a leader in blockchain innovation and sets new standards for secure and decentralized data handling.

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

To demonstrate impact, we will showcase a simple proof of concept illustrating the delivery of multiparty computation (MPC) through data smart contracts. This tangible demonstration will validate the efficacy and potential of our solution in enhancing privacy and security within the Cardano network.

[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 existing capabilities are grounded in the expertise of world-class MPC specialists from Partisia, coupled with a proven track record in delivering data subscription smart contracts by Profila. Profila and Partisia boast seasoned experts, ensuring the highest level of security and privacy for data collaboration on Cardano.

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

A: Milestone Outputs:

1. Data Subscription Updates:

• Implementation of updated data subscription smart contracts initiating Partisia's MPC technology.

B: Acceptance Criteria:

1. Data Subscription Updates:

• Smart contracts updated to initiate MPC functionality.
• Contracts deployed on Cardano testnet.

C: Evidence of Milestone Completion:

1. Data Subscription Updates:

• Documentation of updated smart contracts.
• Stakeholder sign-off on functionality testing.

A: Milestone Outputs:

  

1. MPC Confidential Compute Platform Implementation:

• Successful initiation of Partisia's MPC confidential compute platform with the smart contract, enabling secure multiparty computation.

B: Acceptance Criteria:

1. MPC Platform Implementation:

• Successful initiation of Partisia's MPC confidential compute platform with Cardano smart contracts.
• MPC confidential compute platform tested.

C: Evidence of Milestone Completion:

1. MPC Platform Implementation:

• Documentation of integration process and testing results.
• Confirmation of compatibility with Cardano infrastructure.

A: Milestone Outputs:

  

1. Confidential/Privacy-Preserving Analytics Showcase:

• Demonstration of confidential and privacy-preserving analytics conducted on a selected dataset.

B: Acceptance Criteria:

1. Confidential/Privacy-Preserving Analytics Showcase:

• Analytics conducted on selected dataset while preserving confidentiality.
• Results showcased to stakeholders demonstrating the effectiveness and privacy-preserving capabilities of the solution.

C: Evidence of Milestone Completion:

1. Confidential/Privacy-Preserving Analytics Showcase:

• Recorded demonstration of analytics showcase.
• Documentation of analytics process and results.

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

This project will delivered by: Mateusz Kucharski - lead engineer in Profila - See Team here.

Assisted by a lead engineer assigned to Profila by our partners at Partisia.

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

Budget for 3 months utilisation at 50% over 6 months.

1. Engineer Salaries (2 engineers for 3 months):

• Total: $40,000 (ca. ADA 100k)
• Breakdown: $20,000 per engineer x 2 engineers

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

The cost of the project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem. The tangible demonstration and integration with another technology provider will validate the efficacy and potential of our solution in enhancing cross platform scale, privacy and security within the Cardano network, ensuring that every dollar invested contributes directly to the ecosystem's growth and resilience.