OdyC DAO Cardano Developer Education Initiative

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Antony Agrios

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

Entity (Not 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)

OdyC DAO will create a Cardano developer platform with up-to-date guides, full-stack tutorials, and examples, solving fragmentation and simplifying onboarding.

[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

All educational content, code examples, and development tools will be fully open-source, available under common licenses (e.g., MIT, GPL, CC BY 4.0). This ensures transparency, encourages contributions, and maximizes impact.

[METADATA] Horizons

Education

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Our Cardano Developer Education Initiative aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4 - Quality Education:

• By providing accessible and comprehensive resources for Cardano development, we promote lifelong learning and technical skill-building in blockchain technology.

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth:

• The initiative fosters innovation and skills that can lead to job creation and economic growth within the blockchain and tech sectors.

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:

• Lowering barriers to Cardano development promotes sustainable industrialization and drives innovation by enabling more developers to create new applications and technologies.

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals:

• Our open-source approach encourages global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and partnerships within the Cardano ecosystem and beyond.

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

The OdyC DAO Cardano Developer Education Initiative will create a lasting positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem by improving developer onboarding, fostering innovation, and expanding the developer community.

Key Impacts:

Accelerated Developer Onboarding:

• Easier and faster onboarding for developers with practical guides, examples in multiple languages, and offline development support.
• Increased number of skilled developers and a more diverse developer community.

Enhanced Innovation:

• Empower developers to experiment with new applications using small, practical examples.
• More robust and creative DApps and solutions built on Cardano.

Improved Code Quality and Best Practices:

• Promote coding standards and best practices through well-commented code and tutorials.
• Fewer errors and vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

Increased Cardano Adoption:

• Lower barriers for businesses and organizations to build on Cardano with easily accessible resources.
• Attract developers from other ecosystems through structured learning and examples.

Global Reach and Inclusivity:

• Accessible education resources available worldwide, removing geographical and economic barriers.
• Inclusive participation in the Cardano ecosystem with tutorials and materials supporting different languages.

Measuring Impact:

We will track key metrics such as:

• Usage of the educational resources (e.g., guide downloads, video views).
• Feedback from developers on the resources provided.
• Adoption of the provided tools and examples in Cardano-based projects.

[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 to Deliver:

OdyC DAO is well-positioned to deliver this project, leveraging our team's technical expertise and active participation in the Cardano ecosystem. The project team is composed of professionals from various fields. Each member contributes distinct skills like digital marketing, user experience, IT oversight, video production and content development, which collectively enhance the project’s potential for success.

Technical Expertise

1. Our team includes experienced Cardano developers proficient in smart contract development and tools like Aiken, MeshJS, and Lucid.
2. Community Engagement. OdyC DAO has a strong presence in the Cardano community, which will help us gather insights and collaborate effectively. 

Ensuring Trust and Accountability

To ensure transparency and accountability, we will:

• Provide regular progress updates to the Cardano community via our website and social media.
• Open-source all educational content and code for community oversight.

Validating Feasibility

We will validate our approach through:

1. Direct Community Feedback. We will engage directly with developers, gathering feedback on our resources to continuously improve.
2. Usage Metrics. We will track metrics such as guide downloads, video views, and tool adoption to measure the project's impact.

By leveraging our team's expertise and maintaining transparency, OdyC DAO is confident in delivering a high-quality educational initiative that will benefit the Cardano ecosystem.

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

• Finalize the project team and assign roles.
• Set up the necessary infrastructure for hosting educational content (e.g., website, repositories).

• Develop and launch the developers.odyc.gr application
• Create and upload core educational materials, including setup guides and examples for local environments.

• Develop full-stack tutorials with examples in several programming languages (e.g., Python). Utilize technologies like Atala Prism and Midnight to provide a more well rounded solution. Note that the above technologies are just an example and are subjective to change due to the state of the above projects

• Record and publish video tutorials covering basic to advanced Cardano development topics.

• User testing and resources verification We ll run all the examples to ensure that what produced is free of errors and typos

• Official launch of the developer platform, making all resources fully available to the public. (auto pou to exete sto milestone 5 na to vazate sto final milestone)

• video presentation – demo

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

Antony Agrios

I am an experienced Senior Software Engineer, with 11 years of experience and a diverse background in developing high-impact solutions across multiple industries, including adtech, healthcare, and in the latest years, small blockchain projects. My expertise spans full-stack development, system architecture, and team leadership, with a strong focus on delivering scalable, innovative tools.

-University of Piraeus, MSc in Informatics. 

-TEI Piraeus, Department of Electronics Engineering.

Antony will work on developer tasks, including contract examples and full stack tutorial

Konstantinos Siagas

Greetings! I’m Konstantinos Siagas, a passionate musician and tech enthusiast, actively engaged with the Greek Cardano DAO, OdyC. As a pivotal force behind the launch of the inaugural OdyC website as an enthusiastic contributor. I collaborate with vibrant minds to spark innovative ideas and cultivate community involvement. My distinctive fusion of creativity and technical knowledge empowers me to inspire both musical and technological landscapes.

Experience

Community Manager & Public Relations Specialist, Greek Cardano DAO, OdyC | 2023

- Helped the creation of the first OdyC website, boosting user experience and engagement.

- Instrumental in affiliate outreach initiatives, forging robust relationships with key stakeholders.

- Organized and engaged in community events to champion OdyC and its projects.

Internship in Cultural Management, Municipality of Arta | 2015

- Orchestrated the summer festival, featuring music concerts, theatrical performances, traditional dances, and speeches.

- Actively contributed to the organizing committee for a scientific conference on technoculture and cultural industries.

Education

Degree in Musicology with Specialization in Oud, University of Ioannina | 2015

Training Certificate in WordPress Development, National Kapodistrian University of Athens | 2023-2024

Skills

- Community Management and PR

- Website Development (WordPress)

- Event Organization

Will help with the writing of the documentation and social media presence.

Giannis Mitsios, aka @Varavas9

Cardano Ambassador & DRep

Cardano Content Creator since 2022

Catalyst L2 Moderator, Milestone & PoA Reviewer since F10

Greek OdyC DAO Founding Member

Workshop & Meet Up Organizer

Will help with the video generation and distribution

Giorgos Tsoumas

He is a PhD candidate at Universidad Pompeu Fabra, focusing on DeFi within the eUTxO model. He is also involved in communicating Blockchain science to a broader Greek audience through articles and workshops on Cardano. In the past, he has worked in the fields of education and tech.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgios-tsoumas-1616b3222/

Wu help with contracts as he is a very knowledgeable person of Cardano Blockchain.

Giorgos Grispos

Web Specialist.

• Experience in all aspects of web development & analysis.
• SEO and marketing campaigns for companies, organizations and individual customers.
• Web3 enthusiast and curious on discovering new tools to make our everyday life easier.

BA, Digital Media Production, University of the Arts London, UAL MA, Digital Moving Image, London Metropolitan University

Will help with the site and the full stack examples

Evangelos Karakatsis

He is a 33 years old Man with a "BSc in Physical Education and Sports Science", and an "HPD in Psychology Counseling".

Evangelos brings 4 years of extensive experience in the Crypto-Blockchain ecosystem, actively working on projects in Ethereum, Pulsechain, and Cardano.

He currently also teaches at BCA College in Greece, covering subjects such as how to use DEXs, non-custodial wallets, and the Cardano ecosystem.

Additionally, he successfully runs his own video production company, Evibe Video Productions, creating commercials for companies in Greece and currently making tutorials and content for Web3 and blockchain projects

A key member of the Greek DAO OdyC, Evangelos has organized and hosted one of the 50 global Cardano Constitutional Workshops in Greece.

In December 2024, he will represent the Greek community at the Argentina Constitutional Conference as an elected Delegate. Showing like this the commitment and Passion about the Cardano Blockchain Ecosystem

He also works as the community manager for Palm Economy, a Real World Asset-Impact project.

Evangelos believes that Real-World Impact is the core purpose of blockchain.

Will help with communication, social media and PR.

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

Total Requested: 75,000 ADA

The budget is allocated to cover all aspects of the project, ensuring that we can deliver high-quality educational materials and resources. Here’s the refined cost breakdown:

Website Development and Infrastructure: 25,000 ADA

• Design and development of the developers.odyc.gr website: 22,000 ADA
• Hosting cost for 24 months: 3,000 ADA

Educational Content Creation: 35,000 ADA

• Setup guides and tutorials for local, offline, and testnet environments: 15,000 ADA
• Full-stack development tutorials and examples in multiple languages: 15,000 ADA
• Content review and quality assurance: 5,000 ADA

Video Production: 10,000 ADA 

• Recording equipment and software: 4,000 ADA
• Scripting, recording, and editing video lessons: 4,000 ADA
• Post-production and graphics: 2,000 ADA

Marketing and Outreach: 5,000 ADA 

• Social media campaigns and content promotion: 5,000 ADA

All works are based on the current ADA rate.

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

The OdyC DAO Cardano Developer Education Initiative offers significant value for money by providing high-quality educational resources that will have a lasting impact on the Cardano ecosystem.

Key Value Points

• Long-Term Impact

The resources created will continue to educate and onboard developers for years, providing ongoing value far beyond the project's initial implementation.

• Ecosystem Growth

By reducing barriers to entry, the project will attract new developers, increase the talent pool, and contribute to the growth of the Cardano ecosystem, leading to more DApps and use cases built on Cardano.

• Cost-Effective Learning

The initiative provides free, comprehensive educational materials, offering a cost-effective alternative to paid courses or bootcamps, making Cardano development more accessible to a global audience.

• Increased Adoption of Cardano Technology

The structured learning paths, practical examples, and tutorials in multiple languages will help developers quickly become proficient in Cardano’s tools and frameworks, driving more projects and adoption.

• Open Source Multiplication

By open-sourcing all materials, we enable the community to contribute and extend the resources, multiplying the initial investment's value and fostering collaboration.

• Reduced Support Costs

Comprehensive guides and tutorials will reduce the demand for community support, freeing up resources and enabling developers to find answers more independently.

Conclusion:

The initiative not only delivers immediate educational resources but also fosters a self-sustaining cycle of growth, education, and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem. For 75,000 ADA, the project represents a strategic investment in the future of the platform by enabling a more skilled and capable developer community.