".lockdoc" - Global Documentation Verification and Services

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

William Shelton

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

Entity (Incorporated)

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

5

[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 will create a Dapp aimed at aiding institutions in digitizing and verifying ID across multiple spaces and demographics. Our initial priority is government, education and medical documentation.

[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.”

For the proof of concept portion of the project, there are no dependencies. Once we approach testing the prototype for aid with government and institutional identification, we will need to foster strong cooperative relationships with Universities, Governments and Medical institutions in order to showcase the services utility.

[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

Our project will not be open source as the necessity for protecting the individuality of the proprietary data must be of the upmost importance, as we are dealing with sensitive data. Additionally, the growth of the business requires there to be public trust in securely storing information that is of the highest sensitivity.

There will be one aspect of our smart contract verification systems that most likely will be open source

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The Problem for Cardano:

• Lack of public (average Joe) awareness of the utility of the Cardano Blockchain.
• Limited perception of the utility of a robust and secure blockchain platform (such as Cardano)
• Lack of mainstream legitimacy with major institutions, governments, and universities.
• Lack of widespread applications growing the Cardano userbase.

The Problem Globally:

• Documentation is one of the most limiting factors in assuring an equitable standard of living for a major portion of the global population
• These populations include:
• Undocumented individuals (unauthorized immigrants, refugee status individuals, indigenous peoples, etc.)
• The elderly (through loss of documentation or expiration)
• Individuals in extreme circumstances (war, natural disaster) where documentation is lost or destroyed.
• Any individuals in need of digitizing or storing documentation.
• Lack of documentation can lead to:
• Lack of housing, lack of healthcare, lack of social services, lack of employment, etc.
• Basic human rights are made more difficult to access, creating inefficiencies in institutions and humanitarian care.

The Solution:

We will create .lockdoc, which will be deployed as a Dapp that will appear on app stores as well as on a Web Client. Universal access is a major priority, as many of the individuals we are trying to help have extremely limited internet access.

1. Users will download the free app from their respective “App Stores”.
2. Users will generate an account with .lockdoc, using either an alphanumeric key phrase or biometric ID to secure their account.
3. From there, users will be able to upload a fixed amount of data, limited to ID, Medical Records, or Legal Documentation.
4. If users wish to have their documents verified, they may submit their documents in the ‘Verification’ portal. Our Verification process uses “Smart Contract” technology to act as an in-between for the government. Once the government has approved the document, .lockdoc will display a verification badge on the document icon showcasing its legitimacy.

The purpose of this app will be (with institutional support) to act as a way of recovering, protecting, and acting as a potential substitute for physical ID.

Our impact will be proven in many ways, but the primary goal is to establish a Cardano-based Dapp as a central tool for major institutions to use for daily tasks, with an acute emphasis on digitizing Identification. With more support from world governments, Cardano could become a major asset to multiple organizations and governing bodies.

The diagram depicts both ends of the app model, with registration and verification data included.

VERIFICATION:

The data being verified will include:

• Basic ID (Driver's Licenses, Passports, Social Security Cards)
• Medical Records
• Diplomas

more will be included at a later date

Steps of Verification:

• ID will be securely uploaded onto an encrypted network and stored.
• Next, ID or documents will be submitted for verification with corresponding institutions
• Once the information has been validated as accurate by the respective institution, they will allow the conditions of 'verification' to be met
• Smart Contracts will allow a 'verification badge' to be displayed alongside digital documents on the user end.
• The user end will have a digital documentation with government/institutional verification that will be just as good or better than physical ID.

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

1. Creating long-lasting cooperative relationships with mainstream institutions, governments and organizations. This metric of success will be measured by contracts and endorsements from these groups, which will increase the public image of Cardano as a whole, as well as internally promoting Cardano as a priority servicer for blockchain-based needs. The success of this project could also allocate a greater expenditure from these organizations and institutions towards blockchain-based initiatives.
2. As the project becomes operational, the increased number of users will directly cause an increased number of wallets on the Cardano network, bolstering growth of both the Cardano network and the overall user base of the business.

With both of these metrics considered, the success of the business directly contributes to the positive image of Cardano as a premier blockchain servicer as well as directly increasing users on 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?

Capability:

William Shelton is a Fund 8 recipient and winner. He has completed all of the project requirements and has showcased integrity in delivering a high-quality end result too improve the image of Cardano and its funded projects.

William will be capable of heading this project because he has demonstrated a high-level of trustworthiness in his diligent reporting of the progress of the F8 project he led. His responsibilities included sourcing equipment, labor, transport, food and housing, establishing working relationships with governing bodies and humanitarian organizations as well as executing the operations of the project on schedule and on budget.

The proof of these histories can be found in Fund 8 Project ID: 800159

Linked Here: https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/62367

Feasibility:

William has established strong cooperative relationships with a multitude of experts, including those within Universities, Governing Bodies, Humanitarian organizations, as well as Legal and Business professionals well versed in the blockchain space.

These relationships and networks are essential to why this project with proper funding will have the legs to proceed into further development and operations long term, as all of the parties mentioned are enthusiastic about the potential of the concept.

In short, William Shelton has demonstrated excellent reliability in past projects as well as laying the foundations for making the project viable in the long term into operations.

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

Month 1:

A: Establish base APK for individual user interface as basic framework. (v.01 prototype) base test.

B: Demonstrable use that showcases utility beyond ideation. Downloadable application displaying rudimentary functions. Base Roadmap for development.

C: Video displaying application functions and progress, as well as developer testimony.

Month 2:

A: Complete base functions for individual-user app, simplify design and begin work on UI/UX. Begin framework for smart contract development.

B: Updated app with noticeable improvements in speed, functionality and accuracy. Showcase completed steps in roadmap at current stage.

C: Video displaying updated application with improved functionality, explained by dev team and project lead. outline next steps in UI/UX design with some design mockups.

Month 3:

A: Complete prototype User App, clean up UI/UX; begin work on institution-side application. Continue Smart Contract development.

B: Showcase completed interface for user-side application, with all functions able to be demonstrated with accuracy and speed. Establish application as complete save some minor tweaking, and discuss work done on both Smart Contract verification delivery and Institution-side application.

C: Video displaying completed user-side application, discussing next steps and validating completed work done on roadmap. Outlining last steps of project.

Month 4:

A: Finalize Smart Contract showcasing verification framework as valid. Clean up user-side UI/UX as needed. Finalize Institution-side application model for demonstration purposes.

B: Showcase completed smart contract framework as it is integrated between user-side and institution-side apps as a liaison for verification on document data. Showcase function of application as working, with room for improvement and final tweaking before finalization of prototype.

C: Video and explanation/narration discussing the functionality of app service, demonstrate case study and troubleshoot any potential pitfalls in app operations.

Month 5:

A: Finalize all aspects of prototype. Settle on UI/UX for both ends of app service in preparation for final demonstration. Shore up any inefficiencies or inconsistencies in app experience.

B: Demonstrate improvements made upon last months progress by showing accessibility on multiple platforms as well as general utility and viability for next phase of development.

C: Video showcasing total prototype completion barring any necessary improvements before project finalization.

A: Complete prototype, all functions working as intended, application ready for MVP development.

B: A useable, demonstrable prototype with all roadmap objectives completed alongside downloadability on all intended platforms.

C: app files shareable, video testimony of app functionality, verifiable functionality by Cardano Advisors.

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

William Shelton:

• Project lead, Fund 8 Winner and Completed Project ID: 800159
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpshelton/
• Responsible for all aspects of project operations including dev-team and executive tasks.

Seeking: Additional dev support for smart contract development and UI/UX dev.

Advisory Board:

Jeffery Sisco, MBA

• Professor: Rutgers Business School
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysisco/

Danilo Parmegiani

• Executive Director of Legion of Good Will in the USA
• United Nations representative
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilo-parmegiani-aa075a40/

Seth Kaper-Dale

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Kaper-Dale
• Founder of RCHP-Affordable Housing Corporation
• Founder of Who Is My Neighbor? Inc.

Gary Minkoff

• Professor: Rutgers Business School
• Former Mayor of Highland Park, New Jersey
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyminkoff/

Edward Laporte:

• Professor: Rutgers Business School
• Executive Director New Jersey Office of Faith Based Initiatives at State of New Jersey
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-laporte-6b599213/

Gilbert Morris

• National Ambassador to the Bahamas - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrismedici/

Raphaele Chappe

• Defi Economist, director of R&D at DeVol
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaele-chappe-07431a1/

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

Total Budget: 100,000 ADA

converted to USD as of 5/13/2024 (ADA = 0.43 USD) for this image

Total usage in ADA = 69,116.27 ADA

Remaining = 31,930.23 ADA

Infrastructure (Cloud, servers, Nodes, upkeep): 8,139.53 ADA

Project Management: 15,116.29 ADA

Security Audits, Testing: 4,651.16 ADA

Miscellaneous Expenses

• Additional software purchases, community promotion, hardware (replacement/necessary upgrades for testing and dev) - 4,023.25 ADA

Total: 43,450 USD - approx. 100,000 ADA as of 5/13/2024

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

The given potential for .lockdoc to provide legitimacy and utility for Cardano in the mainstream market is vast, and with proper support from institutions the value of initial investment is high considering the potential returns on investment long-term.

We have concluded the costs of development and management based on contemporary advice from our advisory professionals, as well as our internal devteam about the realistic costs of high-quality product development.

We feel confident this project will increase Cardano's public reputation and value as it scales, and with the hight likelihood of institutional and governing cooperation, a working relationship will only improve the status of the Cardano community.