AMPDid: Effortless Web3 Authentication

[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] 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)

We aim to create AMPDid, as a one-stop shop for easy Web3 logins, enabling anyone, to integrate Cardano wallet authentication effortlessly. Inspired by web2 auth but with a web3 twist! Give it a spin

[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

AMPDid is committed to being a fully open source project, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and community-driven development. Our goal with AMPDid is to provide a comprehensive codebase that allows anyone to self-deploy their own instance of AMPDid, completely free of charge. Not only will we provide the FULL codebase via github, but we aim to keep a free to use base tier of AMPDid fully running on our server infrastructure.

Components to be Open Sourced:

• AMPDid Web Component (Front-end): This includes all user interface components and front-end logic.
• AMPDid Example Implementation Repository & Documentation: Comprehensive guides and example setups to help developers integrate and deploy AMPDid.
• AUTH Backend: This encompasses our AWS Serverless backend infrastructure, which supports authentication and user management.
• AMPDid Theme: All theming assets and stylesheets available at AMPDid Theming Site will be open sourced to allow users to customise the visual presentation of their implementations.

Open Source License

We intend to use the MIT License for all components of AMPDid. This license was chosen because it permits very broad use, modification, and distribution of the software while maintaining author copyright. The MIT License is also well-regarded within the open-source community for its simplicity and permissive nature, making it highly conducive to open collaboration and widespread adoption.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Innovative Solution: AMPDid offers a streamlined Web3 login solution for the Cardano blockchain, designed to be both simple and powerful. Utilising a backend caching system, AMPDid facilitates easy integration with just a couple of lines of code, enabling websites and apps to access user information via our API without the complexities of direct blockchain interactions.

User-Centric Design: Our platform enhances user experience with features like multi-wallet logins and customizable profiles, making it easy for users to manage their digital identities.

Enhanced Accessibility and Security: AMPDid prioritises security and user safety without directly managing transactions, ensuring broad accessibility across different platforms and enhancing user trust.

Proven Development: Currently in its alpha release, AMPDid is continuously being refined based on rigorous testing and user feedback. Our upcoming upgrade to GoMaestro API will significantly improved system performance and reliability, thus allowing for better scaling capabilities.

Impact and Vision: AMPDid simplifies blockchain integration, encouraging broader adoption among not just dApp builders but also individuals looking to establish a brand on Cardano. Our ongoing enhancements, including enhanced profile customisation, are poised to make AMPDid a pivotal & fun tool for all cardano users.

Our 3+ years of experience in this space has given us a strong understanding of what gaps need filling in-order to leverage all the beautiful things being built on cardano. We are not a Wallet, We are not a API provider, We are simply putting all the complex puzzle pieces together for the end-user to quickly, easily and safely interactive with the cardano ecosystem

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

Enhanced Accessibility and Adoption:

• AMPDid significantly lowers the technical barriers to blockchain integration, making the Cardano ecosystem more accessible to a diverse range of users and developers. This inclusivity is expected to drive wider adoption of Cardano, expanding its user base and enhancing its visibility in the broader blockchain community.

Fostering Innovation and Engagement:

• By simplifying the integration process, AMPDid encourages more developers to build on the Cardano platform, potentially leading to a surge in innovative applications and use cases. This growth in activity enriches the ecosystem, offering more value and variety to Cardano users.

Measuring Impact

• Adoption Rate: Track the number of platforms integrating AMPDid and the rate of new user sign-ups through the system.
• User Engagement: Monitor all API requests to better understand the growth of AMPDid.

Communication plan

• Our approach emphasizes transparency and community engagement. We'll share progress updates through Medium posts and actively interact with the community on platforms like Discord & X. By gathering feedback and testimonials from developers who use AMPDid, we'll focus on enhancing usability and addressing any challenges, continuously refining our solutions based on real-world insights and user needs.

[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 team's robust expertise, with over a decade each in business management, brand development, tech startup infrastructure, creative direction, UI/UX, combined with significant involvement (3+ years) in the Cardano ecosystem, ensures a well-rounded approach to project execution. Leveraging our extensive experience, we have already developed a fully functional alpha MVP of AMPDid, which showcases our capability to innovate and deliver effective solutions. This alpha version confirms our technical proficiency and keen understanding of the market needs, establishing a strong track record for scaling blockchain technologies.

With this solid foundation, we are well-prepared to expand AMPDid and enhance its features to effectively serve a broader audience.

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

Front-End Development

• Objective: Finalise and enhance the user interface and user experience of AMPDid.
• Tasks:
• Create Figma prototypes for visualising UI changes.
• Complete the version 2 redesign, focusing on enhancing UI/UX for better usability (theming).
• Develop improvements for multi-wallet management and responsive design across devices.
• Release a versatile web component compatible with major front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Unity WebGL, etc.).
• Expected Outcome: A more intuitive and responsive front-end for AMPDid, facilitating easier integration and broader adoption.

Caching Infrastructure Implementation

• Objective: Improve performance and security in data management.
• Tasks:
• Develop and integrate a robust caching system for secure data storage of tokens, NFTs, profile names, and images.
• Refactor backend code to incorporate the GoMaestro API.
• Transition the codebase to a serverless infrastructure to optimise scalability, and allow for a better deployment than the current ALPHA release.
• Expected Outcome: Enhanced data handling capabilities with improved security and system responsiveness.

AMPDid APIs

• Objective: Facilitate secure and efficient data retrieval and management within the AMPDid ecosystem.
• Tasks:
• Develop APIs for retrieving wallet information, including tokens, NFTs, and policy documents.
• Implement JWT for API security to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Expected Outcome: Robust and secure APIs that streamline data interactions for developers and end-users.

CDN web3 Bucket Caching Infrastructure

• Objective: Enhance the loading and handling of digital assets using IPFS.
• Tasks:
• Implement a CDN system for downloading and storing NFTs in multiple resolutions to facilitate faster access and improve user experience (thumbnail, Low Resolution etc.).
• Expected Outcome: Improved performance in asset delivery, enhancing user experience with faster loading times and resolution management.

Comprehensive Testing and Documentation

• Tasks:
• Publish the full codebase on GitHub (as listed above) for community access and contribution. -- MIT License --
• Produce and release a project close-out report and overview video

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

Max Zurlino - CEO: Manages operations and strategic direction.

David Borgenvik - CTO: Leads front-end and back-end development.

Jeremie Miller - Lead Cardano Developer | WEB3 Lead

Bruno Aveiro- Product Manager: Oversees product strategy and development.

Flavio Duarte - Creative Director: Heads aesthetic design and visual storytelling.

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

1.Front-End Development

• Estimated Cost: 45,000 ADA

2.Caching Infrastructure Implementation

• Estimated Cost: 60,000 ADA

3.AMPDid APIs

• Estimated Cost: 40,000 ADA

4.CDN Web3 Bucket Caching Infrastructure

• Estimated Cost: 50,000 ADA

5.Overall Backend-End development

• Estimated Cost: 70,000 ADA

Additional Budget Items

• Project Management: Tools and services to aid in project coordination and management.
• Legal and Accounting Services: Fees for legal and accounting services to ensure compliance and proper fund management.
• Estimated Cost: 10,000 ADA

Total Estimated Budget: 275,000 ADA

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

As an open-source project, AMPDid parallels industry standards set by solutions like Auth0 and OAuth, simplifying blockchain interactions for users and reducing operational complexities for developers. This approach minimises intricate querying and multiple API calls, cutting down on development costs and time.

Cost Efficiency: Strategic allocation ensures every stage from UI/UX design to backend development is optimised for cost-effectiveness compared to commercial equivalents.

Impact: By enhancing user accessibility and simplifying developer integration, AMPDid boosts the broader adoption of blockchain technology—akin to how Auth0 simplified OAuth for mainstream applications.

Simplifying Blockchain: We believe the key to blockchain success is removing complex layers, allowing the "magic" to happen seamlessly in the background. By abstracting these complexities, AMPDid enables a smoother, more intuitive user experience that can drive widespread adoption.

This project not only advances Cardano’s vision for a user-centric blockchain but also promises significant returns through increased ecosystem participation and innovation.