Cardano Collectibles: A Decentralized Trading Card Game.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Bridget Osafu Aghedo

[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)

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)

Build Cardano Collectibles to address issues:

• Creating unique NFT cards that players truly own and earn
• Implementing transparent smart contract-governed rarity
• Enabling global, borderless participation

[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.”

1. Technical Dependencies:

IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong): As the primary developer of Cardano, IOHK's ongoing development and maintenance of the Cardano blockchain is crucial for the CDTC

Emurgo: Their work on Yoroi wallet integration could be vital for seamless user experience in managing game asset

The Cardano Foundation: Their efforts in promoting Cardano adoption and standardization are important for the game's ecosystem growt

Plutus Development Team: The game's smart contracts will rely on the Plutus platform for development and executio

Hydra Team: Implementing Hydra for layer-2 scaling solutions could be crucial for handling high-volume, low-latency game interaction

2. Non-Technical Dependencies

Cardano Stake Pool Operators: They play a crucial role in maintaining the network's decentralization and securit

Cardano Community: Active engagement from the community will be vital for game adoption, feedback, and ongoing developmen

Regulatory Bodies: Compliance with relevant gaming and cryptocurrency regulations in various jurisdictions will be necessar

Third-party Auditors: For ensuring the security and fairness of the game's smart contracts and random number generation.

[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

Open Source Status:

The CDTCG project is envisioned as an open-source initiative, fostering community involvement and transparency. The open-source nature applies to several key components:

Smart Contracts: All game logic implemented in smart contracts will be open-source, allowing for community audits and contribution

Client-side Application: The game client, including UI and local game logic, will be open-source to enable community-driven development of alternative client

Art Assets: While the initial set of card artwork may be proprietary, the project will provide open-source tools for creating and integrating custom artwor

API Documentation: Comprehensive API documentation will be open-source to facilitate third-party integrations and tool developmen

Tokenomics Model: The economic model governing the game's token ecosystem will be open-source for transparency and community inpu

The project will most likely use a permissive open-source license such as MIT or Apache 2.0 to encourage wide adoption and contribution.

Key Components/System Architecture

1 Blockchain Layer

• Cardano blockchain for asset ownership and core game logic
• Plutus smart contracts for game rules and interactions
• Native tokens representing cards and in-game currencies

2 Off-chain Components

• Game server for matchmaking and state management
• IPFS or similar decentralized storage for card metadata and artwork

3 Client Application

• Web-based client using WebAssembly for performance
• Mobile applications for iOS and Android
• Desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux

4 Integration Layer

• APIs for third-party tools and marketplaces
• Wallet integrations (e.g., Daedalus, Yoroi)

5 Community and Marketplace

• Decentralized marketplace for card trading
• Governance system for community-driven game evolution
• Social features for player interaction and tournaments

Blockchain Gaming, NFTs, Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

●Blockchain Gaming

The CDTCG leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize the traditional trading card game model:

True Ownership: Players have full ownership and control over their digital cards, stored as assets on the Cardano blockchai

Provable Scarcity: The blockchain ensures that card rarities are verifiable and immutable, creating a transparent and fair collecting ecosyste

Interoperability: Cards can potentially be used across different games or platforms built on Cardano, expanding their utilit

Transparent Gameplay: Core game mechanics are implemented as smart contracts, ensuring fair and predictable gamepla

Global Accessibility: Players worldwide can participate without intermediaries, fostering a truly global gaming communit

Verifiable History: Each card's entire history (creation, ownership changes, battle records) is recorded on the blockchain, adding depth to card collectin

●NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)

In the CDTCG, cards are represented as NFTs on the Cardano blockchain:

Unique Identification: Each card is a unique token with its own identifier, ensuring authenticity and preventing duplicatio

Metadata Standards: Implement comprehensive metadata standards for cards, including attributes, artwork references, and game statistic

Evolutionary NFTs: Cards can potentially evolve or level up, with these changes reflected in the NFT's metadat

Fractional Ownership: Implement systems for fractional ownership of rare cards, allowing broader access to high-value asset

Limited Edition Releases: Create special edition cards or card packs as time-limited NFT releases to drive engagement and collectibilit

Artist Royalties: Smart contracts can ensure that original artists receive royalties for secondary sales of their card artwor

●Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Integration

The CDTCG incorporates DeFi principles to create a robust in-game economy:

Decentralized Marketplace: A built-in DEX (Decentralized Exchange) for trading cards and in-game currencies without intermediarie

Liquidity Pools: Allow players to provide liquidity for card trading pairs, earning rewards from trading fee

Yield Farming: Implement staking mechanisms where players can "lock" their cards or game tokens to earn additional reward

Lending and Borrowing: Enable a system where players can lend valuable cards to others for a fee, or borrow cards for temporary us

Prediction Markets: Implement prediction markets for e-sports events within the game, allowing players to bet on match outcome

Governance Tokens: Issue governance tokens that allow players to vote on game updates, new card releases, and economic parameter

Insurance Pools: Create decentralized insurance mechanisms to protect against smart contract failures or extreme market event

Synthetic Assets: Allow the creation of synthetic assets representing baskets of cards or game-related indice

●Open Source Features

• Smart contract code for card minting, trading, and battle mechanics
• Core game logic and rules
• API for third-party developers to build additional features or integrations

●System Architecture Components

●1. User Interface (UI)

• Web/Mobile Application: Allows players to interact with the game, view cards, and manage their collections.

●2. Game Logic Layer

• Smart Contracts: Deployed on Cardano to manage game rules, card transactions, and player interactions.
• Game State Management: Tracks player progress, card ownership, and game events.

●3. Blockchain Layer

• Cardano Blockchain: Provides a secure and decentralized environment for storing game data and NFT ownership.
• NFT Standards: Utilizes Cardano's native tokens for representing trading cards as NFTs.

1. Data Storage

• Off-chain Storage: Used for large assets (e.g., images of cards) while keeping essential metadata on-chain for authenticity.
• Database: Stores user profiles, transaction history, and game statistics.

●5. Marketplace

• In-game Marketplace: Facilitates buying, selling, and trading of cards between players using in-game currency or Cardano tokens.

●6. External Services

• Wallet Integration: Connects user wallets to facilitate transactions.
• Oracle Services: Provides external data feeds if needed (e.g., price feeds for in-game currency).

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[METADATA] Horizons

Collectibles

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Traditional trading card games face several challenges:

• Lack of true ownership and transferability of digital assets
• Centralized control leading to potential manipulation of card rarity and value
• Limited earning potential for skilled players
• Geographical restrictions on trading and participating in tournaments

Cardano Collectibles is a next-generation trading card game that combines the excitement of collecting and battling with the security and transparency of blockchain technology.

Here's what we intend to build and offer:

Players can acquire unique NFT cards through various means:

Purchasing card packs using ADA

Earning cards through gameplay and tournaments

Trading with other players on the integrated marketplace

Each card is a non-fungible token (NFT) on the Cardano blockchain, ensuring true ownership and scarcit

Smart contracts govern all aspects of the game, including:

Card rarity and distribution

Trading rules and fees

Battle mechanics and outcome resolution

Players can engage in various game modes:

Single-player campaigns to earn rewards and improve skills

Player-vs-player battles with stakes

Large-scale tournaments with significant ADA prizes

A robust marketplace allows players to buy, sell, and trade cards freely, with all transactions secured by the Cardano blockchai

Regular expansions and special events will introduce new cards and gameplay elements, keeping the ecosystem fresh and excitin

A governance system will allow active players to participate in decision-making regarding game rules, new features, and ecosystem development.

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

Cardano Collectibles will have a significant positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem:

Increased adoption: The game will attract both blockchain enthusiasts and traditional gamers to the Cardano platform, driving wider adoptio

ADA utility: By using ADA for all in-game transactions, the project will increase the utility and circulation of Cardano's native currenc

Smart contract showcase: The game will serve as a prime example of complex smart contract implementation on Cardano, encouraging other developers to build on the platfor

NFT ecosystem growth: As one of the largest NFT projects on Cardano, it will stimulate the growth of the entire NFT ecosystem, including marketplaces and tool

Community building: The game will foster a strong, engaged community of players, collectors, and developers around the Cardano platform

●Measuring impact:

Quantitative metrics:

• Number of active players
• Total value of NFTs minted
• Volume of ADA transacted within the game ecosystem
• Number of smart contract interactions

Qualitative metrics:

• Player satisfaction surveys
• Community engagement levels (forum activity, social media interaction)
• Partnerships formed with other Cardano projects
• Media coverage and industry recognition

[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 brings together expertise of over 30 years in blockchain development, game design, and community management. Key capabilities include:

1. Blockchain development: Our lead developers have experience building DApps on Cardano and other platform
2. Game design: We've brought on board experienced TCG designers from popular digital card game
3. Smart contract auditing: We have partnerships with reputable smart contract auditing firm
4. Community management: Our team includes experienced community managers from successful blockchain project

● Our successful projects stem from innovative strategies, community engagement, better testers, sustainable practices, capacity building, and strong partnerships, making them exemplary models in development initiatives.

●To validate our approach and ensure feasibility thru:

1. Phased development: We'll start with a minimal viable product (MVP) and iteratively add features based on community feedbac
2. Continuous testing: Rigorous testing of smart contracts and game mechanics throughout developmen
3. Community beta: Early access for a limited group of players to gather real-world usage data and feedbac
4. Scalability testing: Simulations to ensure our infrastructure can handle a large player bas
5. Regular security audits: Third-party audits of all smart contracts and critical system
6. Transparent progress updates: Regular community updates and open development logs to maintain accountabilit

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

■ Milestone 1: Game Design and Planning Phase

Objective: Create a comprehensive game design document and project plan for the Cardano Card Game.

Deliverables:

• Complete game design document
• Art style guide and initial concept art
• Technical design document
• Project timeline and resource allocation plan
• Smart contract architecture design

Acceptance Criteria:

• Game design document approved by stakeholders
• Art style guide signed off by the creative team
• Technical design document reviewed and accepted by the development team
• Project timeline and resource plan approved by project manager
• Smart contract architecture design validated by blockchain experts

●Milestone 2: Development and Testing Phase

Objective: Develop a fully functional beta version of the Cardano Card Game, including smart contracts and user interface.

Deliverables:

• Functional game prototype
• Completed card artwork and animations
• Implemented smart contracts on Cardano testnet
• User interface and game client
• Comprehensive test suite (unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance tests)
• Beta version of the game

Acceptance Criteria:

• All core game mechanics implemented and functional
• Smart contracts successfully deployed and tested on Cardano testnet
• User interface is intuitive and responsive, meeting design specifications
• All planned cards and animations completed and integrated
• Beta version passes quality assurance testing with no critical bugs
• Successful completion of a closed beta test with selected users

● Milestone 3: Launch and Post-Launch Support

Objective: Successfully launch the Cardano Card Game to the public and provide initial post-launch support.

Deliverables:

Final game build ready for deployment

Marketing and community engagement plan

Smart contracts audited and deployed on Cardano mainnet

Launch event plan

Post-launch support and update roadmap

Acceptance Criteria:

Final game build passes all pre-launch quality checks

Smart contracts successfully audited by a reputable third party and deployed on Cardano mainnet

Marketing plan approved and initial promotions launched

Successful public launch event with predetermined metrics (e.g., number of players, transaction volume)

Establishment of community feedback channels and support system

First post-launch update delivered within two weeks of launch

■ Final Milestone:

Project Close-out Report and Video

■Objective: Compile the project close-out report and video to document the results, achievements, and lessons learned.

■Deliverables

Detailed final report covering project outcomes, challenges, and future steps.

■A video summarizing the project’s development process, impact, and success.

■Acceptance Criteria Submission of the final report and video to Project Catalyst, showcasing the successful completion and its integration.

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

●Project Lead: Solomon Eko. Expert in blockchain project management with over 10 years experience in prediction markets.

●Successful Projects Link:

https://solomoneko.com/projects/

●Technical Lead & Developer: Aminul Islam is an accomplished Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in creating scalable, high-performance applications. He possesses a strong background in both front-end and back-end technologies, with expertise in languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Java, along with frameworks like React, Node.js, and Django.

▪︎In addition to his full-stack expertise, Aminul has a deep understanding of blockchain technologies. He has worked extensively on decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts, particularly within the Ethereum and Cardano ecosystems. He has contributed to several blockchain-based projects, integrating Web3 functionality and enhancing security in distributed ledger environments.

▪︎Aminul is passionate about delivering innovative solutions, mentoring junior developers, and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies in both traditional software and blockchain development.

●Github Link:

https://github.com/aminul-islam01101

●Community & Marketing Speciallist: Bridget Aghedo is an Accomplished Expert in Digital Marketing Strategies and a Cybersecurity Specialist with over 10 years of experience and a proven track record in Community Building and Blockchain Marketing.

●Linkedin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-aghedo

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

■Budget Breakdown

●Total: 150,000 ADA

Development Costs: 67,500 ADA

• Smart Contract Development: 30,000 ADA
• Game Logic and UI Development: 25,000 ADA
• Backend Infrastructure: 12,500 ADA

Design and Art: 22,500 ADA

• Card Design and Artwork: 15,000 ADA
• UI/UX Design: 7,500 ADA

Marketing and Community Building: 22,500 ADA

• Community Management: 7,500 ADA
• Digital Marketing Campaigns: 10,000 ADA
• Influencer Partnerships: 5,000 ADA

Security and Auditing: 12,000 ADA

• Smart Contract Audits: 9,000 ADA
• Penetration Testing: 3,000 ADA

Legal and Compliance: 7,500 ADA

• Legal Consultation: 4,500 ADA
• Regulatory Compliance: 3,000 ADA

Operational Costs: 10,500 ADA

• Server and Infrastructure: 7,500 ADA
• Tools and Licenses: 3,000 ADA

Contingency Fund: 7,500 ADA

● Total: 150,000 ADA

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

The 150,000 ADA investment in Cardano Collectibles represents exceptional value for the Cardano ecosystem to be utilized judiciously in:

Ecosystem Growth: By attracting both crypto enthusiasts and traditional gamers, the project will significantly expand Cardano's user base.

ADA Utility: The game will drive substantial ADA transactions, increasing currency velocity and utility

Technical Innovation: The project will push the boundaries of what's possible with Cardano smart contracts, paving the way for future complex application

NFT Market Development: As a major NFT project, it will stimulate growth in Cardano's NFT ecosystem, benefiting the entire market

Community Engagement: The game will create a large, active community, increasing overall engagement with the Cardano platform

Economic Impact: Through tournaments, trading, and play-to-earn mechanics, the project will generate economic opportunities for players globally

Marketing Value: As a high-profile project, Cardano Collectibles will attract media attention and showcase Cardano's capabilities to a wider audience

Long-term Revenue: With a sustainable economic model, the project has the potential to generate ongoing returns for the Cardano ecosystem through transaction fees and marketplace activities

Developer Attraction: Success of this project will attract more developers to build on Cardano, further enriching the ecosystem

Competitive Advantage: This project will position Cardano as a leading blockchain for gaming and NFTs, differentiating it from competitors

Given the potential for user acquisition, technological advancement, and ecosystem growth, the 150,000 ADA investment has the potential to generate returns many times its value for the Cardano ecosystem.