Biometric Access Identity Verification System (BAIVS) – A Customizable Blockchain-Based Solution for Secure Corporate Access Control on Cardano

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Osita Ogbonna

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

Entity (Not Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

175000

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

10

[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)

The BAIVS is a Cardano-based solution using Plutus and Atala PRISM for secure, decentralized biometric verification to manage staff access within buildings.

[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 depend on Atala PRISM for decentralized identity management and Plutus smart contracts for access control and logging. These components are essential for providing secure, immutable access records and preventing unauthorized entry.

[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

The entire BAIVS platform, including smart contract integrations and biometric verification systems, will be open source. This will promote transparency, community collaboration, and allow other developers to build additional features or integrations.

[METADATA] Horizons

Identity & Verification

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The Biometric Access and Identity Verification System (BAIVS) will:

1. Biometric Verification:
2. Utilize biometric methods (fingerprint, facial recognition, retina scan, etc.) to ensure secure and precise identity verification for employees accessing different parts of a company’s building.
3. Decentralized Identity Verification with Atala PRISM:
4. Integrate Atala PRISM for decentralized identity management, enabling companies to store employee credentials securely on the Cardano blockchain, ensuring only verified individuals can access certain areas.
5. Customizable Access Control:
6. Companies will be able to define custom access rules for employees. For example, certain employees can be granted access to specific departments, floors, or rooms based on their credentials, with access permissions managed via Plutus smart contracts.
7. Blockchain-backed Access Logs:
8. Each time an employee accesses a restricted area, an immutable log is created on the Cardano blockchain, ensuring that companies can track access in real-time, creating a tamper-proof access history.
9. Enhanced Privacy and Security:
10. Unlike centralized solutions, BAIVS ensures that employee credentials are not stored in vulnerable central servers. Instead, their credentials are decentralized and securely managed on the Cardano blockchain.
11. Hardware Integration:
12. BAIVS will be integrated with biometric hardware (such as fingerprint or facial recognition scanners) already deployed by the companies, providing an easy and seamless transition to blockchain-backed identity management.
13. Company-specific Customization:
14. The system will offer customizable access settings, allowing companies to define which areas of their building certain employees can access. These custom rules can be adjusted in real-time by the company’s admin, ensuring flexibility.
15. Scalability:
16. The system is designed to scale as the company grows, handling multiple employees and access points without performance issues, leveraging the scalability of Cardano’s Ouroboros protocol.

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

BAIVS will:

• Showcase Cardano as a viable and secure blockchain for enterprise solutions, particularly in the areas of identity and access management.
• Encourage the adoption of blockchain-based identity systems across industries, promoting privacy and decentralization.
• Provide companies with an innovative way to secure their premises, boosting trust in decentralized identity systems.
• Create a decentralized, tamper-proof system that protects sensitive employee data while ensuring secure access control.
• Provide long-term value by reducing security breaches caused by outdated, centralized access control systems.

Measuring Success:

• Number of companies onboarded to use BAIVS.
• Volume of biometric access records stored on the Cardano blockchain.
• Feedback from companies on security improvements and ease of use.

[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 includes:

• Osita Ogbonna – Blockchain Developer, Credential Verification Lead: Skilled in smart contract development and Cardano integration.
• Justin Chuka – Project Lead, Strategy, UX/UI: Extensive experience in product development and user experience design.

Validation and Feasibility:

• Initial pilot phase with select companies to test the system.
• Gathering real-time feedback and iterating on user experience.
• Integration with Atala PRISM and Plutus for identity verification and access control will ensure secure, tamper-proof access management.

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

Milestone 1: Platform Design and Biometric Hardware Integration (2 months)

Objective: Design user interface and integrate biometric hardware for access control.

Deliverables: Finalized UI/UX design, biometric hardware integration plan.

Milestone 2: Cardano and Atala PRISM Integration (5 months)

Objective: Integrate decentralized identity verification using Atala PRISM and smart contracts for access control.

Deliverables: Fully functional backend with Cardano blockchain integration.

Milestone 3: Pilot Testing with Selected Companies (2 months)

Objective: Launch pilot with selected companies to test the platform's functionality in a live setting.

Deliverables: Feedback report, real-time access logs, and identity verification results.

Final Milestone: Full System Deployment and Scaling (1 month)

Objective: Refine the system based on pilot feedback and scale for wider use.

Deliverables: Fully scalable platform, ready for deployment to multiple companies.

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

Osita Ogbonna – Blockchain Developer, Credential Verification Lead

Justin Chuka – Project Lead, Strategy, UX/UI

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

Platform Development: 60,000 ADA

Integration with Plutus/Atala PRISM: 40,000 ADA

Biometric Hardware Integration: 25,000 ADA

Pilot Testing and Feedback Collection: 30,000 ADA

Marketing and Outreach: 10,000 ADA

Ongoing Maintenance: 10,000 ADA

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

By securing company premises with decentralized identity verification, BAIVS demonstrates the utility of Cardano’s blockchain for real-world applications. The long-term security benefits, reduced operational risks, and high scalability make BAIVS an efficient and valuable addition to the Cardano ecosystem.