Cardano Football Fanverse: Decentralized Fan Engagement Platform

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Yeabkal ephrem

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

70000

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

6

[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)

Create a decentralized platform for football clubs to engage with fans using governance tokens, NFTs, and rewards systems to increase fan participation and club revenues.

[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.”

No dependencies

[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 platform’s code, including the governance token smart contracts and NFT minting system, will be open-source, allowing for transparency and contributions from the Cardano community.

[METADATA] Horizons

Governance

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We will build a decentralized fan engagement platform that enables football clubs to issue governance tokens, mint NFTs, and reward fans. Fans can vote on decisions, trade collectibles, and earn rewards for engagement. Clubs can monetize directly from their fanbase, using the Cardano blockchain for transparency and efficiency.

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

The platform will attract a large global football audience to Cardano, increasing adoption of the network for NFTs, governance, and decentralized engagement. By using Cardano, we demonstrate its capability to power large-scale fan interactions in a transparent and cost-effective manner.

[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 has experience in blockchain development, sports marketing, and decentralized governance. We will validate the feasibility by building prototypes and engaging with clubs for early adoption.

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

Initial Platform Design and Smart Contract Development (Month 1)

• Objective: Design the architecture of the platform and develop the foundational smart contracts for governance tokens and NFTs.
• Tasks:

1. Design user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for the platform.
2. Develop smart contracts for governance tokens (fan tokens) that clubs can issue to their fans.
3. Develop initial NFT minting contracts for creating football-related collectibles.

• Deliverables: Completed platform design and smart contract prototypes for token issuance and NFT creation.

NFT Minting and Governance Token Integration (Month 2)

• Objective: Integrate the NFT and governance token functionalities into the platform.
• Tasks:

1. Test NFT minting and ensure they can be bought, sold, and traded by users.
2. Implement governance token voting mechanisms, allowing fans to vote on club decisions.
3. Integrate smart contracts into the platform to ensure secure and transparent transactions.

• Deliverables: Full integration of NFT and governance token functionalities on the platform.

Pilot Engagement with a Football Club (Month 3)

• Objective: Launch a pilot program with a football club to test fan engagement features.
• Tasks:

1. Onboard a football club and issue governance tokens for the pilot.
2. Launch NFT collectibles tied to the club, like player highlights or exclusive digital items.
3. Enable fans to vote on one key decision (e.g., jersey design or event organization).

• Deliverables: Successful pilot with one football club, with fan tokens distributed and voting carried out.

Launch of Fan Rewards System and Prediction Games (Month 4)

• Objective: Introduce rewards and prediction games to engage fans more deeply.
• Tasks:

1. Build and integrate a prediction game system, where fans can predict match outcomes and win rewards.
2. Launch a rewards system that allows fans to earn tokens for attending matches, participating in online activities, or engaging with clubs.
3. Ensure seamless staking of fan tokens in prediction games.

• Deliverables: Fully functional fan rewards system and match prediction games.

Onboarding Multiple Clubs and Scaling (Month 5)

• Objective: Expand the platform by onboarding multiple football clubs and scaling infrastructure.
• Tasks:

1. Reach out to more football clubs to join the platform and distribute governance tokens to their fans.
2. Scale the infrastructure to accommodate a larger user base and ensure smooth transactions and interactions on the platform.
3. Increase the number of NFTs and fan engagement events with the new clubs.

• Deliverables: Multiple football clubs onboarded with a larger user base interacting on the platform.

Platform Launch and Marketing Campaign (Month 6)

• Objective: Officially launch the platform and drive user adoption through marketing efforts.
• Tasks:

1. Launch the full version of the platform with all key features (NFTs, governance tokens, rewards system, and prediction games).
2. Execute a marketing campaign targeted at football fans and clubs globally, including partnerships with influencers and clubs.
3. Monitor user feedback and adjust the platform based on early responses.

• Deliverables: Full platform launch with an active marketing campaign and a growing user base.

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

• Yeabkal Epherem – Lead Developer (https://t.me/F1rac)
• Yafet tibebu– Project Manager(https://t.me/hate41)

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

Development: 35,000 ADA

Marketing: 10,000 ADA

Platform Hosting and Infrastructure: 15,000 ADA

Legal and Governance Compliance: 5,000 ADA

Miscellaneous Costs: 5,000 ADA

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

The project will bring millions of football fans to the Cardano ecosystem, driving NFT adoption and increasing use of Cardano’s governance features. The direct engagement between clubs and fans opens new revenue streams, benefitting both clubs and the community.