Midnight and Atala Prism Enabled Medical DID

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

José Ramón Velázquez Cáceres

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

Individual

[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)

A secure medical data platform utilizing Atala Prism for patient-controlled identity and Midnight for privacy, enabling safe sharing of sensitive health information and ensuring regulatory compliance

[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 project will be fully open source under the MIT License, ensuring transparency and accessibility throughout the entire project lifecycle. All relevant code, documentation, and resources will be hosted on a public GitHub repository to enable community collaboration, review, and auditing.

Open-Source Components:

• Smart Contracts: All smart contracts related to the management and privacy of medical data will be open source, including mechanisms for data sharing and security using Midnight.
• Data Storage and Sharing Mechanisms: Solutions leveraging IPFS for decentralized storage of medical records, paired with Midnight for privacy-preserving data handling, will be fully open source to ensure transparency in managing sensitive medical information.
• Document Digitization (OCR): The mechanism for digitizing physical medical records using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) will also be open source, providing transparency in how documents are processed, encrypted, and securely stored.
• Atala Prism: The decentralized identity solution, already open source under Atala Prism, will be integrated into the system to manage patient-controlled digital identities.

By making these components open source, the project encourages community collaboration, auditing, and innovation, while upholding privacy, security, and compliance in healthcare data management.

[METADATA] Horizons

Healthcare

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

A Comprehensive Solution for Secure Medical Data Management:

We aim to address the issue of insecure and fragmented medical data management by developing a secure, patient-controlled platform that digitizes, stores, and manages medical records in a decentralized and privacy-focused manner. By integrating Atala PRISM for digital identity, IPFS for decentralized storage, and Midnight for privacy-preserving data sharing, the platform revolutionizes how sensitive health information is managed and shared, ensuring privacy, efficiency, and patient autonomy.

Key Features of the Solution

• Digitizing Paper Medical Records with OCR  

  The platform uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to digitize physical medical records, ensuring accurate capture and storage. Once digitized, these records are encrypted and stored securely using IPFS to provide decentralized, immutable storage, protecting medical data from loss or tampering.

Document digitization captures the image of physical records, which are then processed using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and encrypted before being stored. There are two repositories: the first one stores documents in a decentralized manner using IPFS, while the other serves as the information registry. Finally, an additional module is required to view the documents over the internet.

• Atala PRISM for Decentralized Identity  

  Patients manage their own decentralized digital identity using Atala PRISM, allowing them to control who can access their medical records. This gives patients full control over their personal data and identity verification, ensuring secure access to the platform and its features.

• Midnight for Private Data Sharing  

  Midnight ensures secure and private sharing of sensitive medical data, giving patients the ability to control who accesses their information. Healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurers can securely receive the necessary data with patient consent, ensuring that only authorized parties have access.

Comprehensive Medical Records Management  

The platform provides an all-in-one solution for managing various types of medical data:

• Patient Information Management: Includes demographic details, medical history, family medical history, and vaccinations.
• Clinical Data Management: Manages lab results, diagnoses, vitals, and treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Tracks prescriptions, allergies, interactions, and integrates with pharmacies for automated refills.
• Appointment and Scheduling: Handles booking, history, and telemedicine consultations.
• Billing and Insurance: Stores insurance details, claims history, and billing records, helping patients track payments and balances.
• Documentation and Reports: Supports clinical notes, medical certificates, and digital signatures for legal compliance.

Patient Portal for Full Access and Control  

Patients can access their medical records through an intuitive patient portal, enabling them to:

• View their medical history, test results, and medications.
• Communicate securely with healthcare providers.
• Book and manage appointments or telemedicine consultations.

Data Privacy and Security:

The platform ensures HIPAA compliance (or equivalent local regulations), utilizing advanced encryption and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to protect data. Patients retain full control of their data and share it only with authorized healthcare providers.

Interoperability and Integration:

Adhering to healthcare standards such as HL7/FHIR, the platform allows seamless data sharing between hospitals, labs, and pharmacies, ensuring interoperability with existing systems. It also supports data import/export for smooth patient referrals and care coordination.

Analytics and Reporting:  

The platform includes analytics tools for tracking clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and population health data. AI-driven predictive analytics will provide personalized care recommendations and insights to promote preventive healthcare.

Onboarding Process for Patients:

• Registration and Identity Verification: Patients register on the platform and verify their identity using Atala PRISM, ensuring secure, decentralized access.

• Medical Record Upload and Digitization: Patients can upload physical documents, which are processed via OCR to digitize the records. These records are encrypted and stored on IPFS for decentralized storage.

• Medical Data Management: Patients can view and manage their medical information, including lab results, personal details, prescriptions, and appointments, through an intuitive interface.

• Secure Data Sharing: Using Midnight, patients can securely share their medical records with healthcare providers, pharmacies, or insurers.

• Support and Education: The platform provides educational resources, helping patients navigate the system and manage their healthcare more effectively.

Unique Aspects of the Solution

• Comprehensive Medical Records Platform  

 The platform offers a complete medical data management solution—from patient demographics to billing and insurance—delivering a unified experience for patients and healthcare providers.

• Patient-Controlled Data  

 Patients have full control over their data, deciding when and with whom to share it. This puts the power back in the hands of the patients, empowering them to manage their health securely.

• Decentralized and Private  

 The use of IPFS for storage and Midnight for private data sharing ensures the platform adheres to the highest standards of security, privacy, and healthcare compliance.

Impact and Benefits

This solution directly addresses the increasing demand for secure and private healthcare data management as demonstrated by the links provided above. By leveraging Cardano's capabilities through Atala PRISM, IPFS, and Midnight, the platform offers a revolutionary approach to managing and sharing sensitive health information. It improves healthcare efficiency, provides patient autonomy, and enhances data privacy and security, paving the way for future innovations in healthcare data management.

The platform showcases Cardano’s ability to solve real-world problems, particularly in the healthcare sector, by delivering privacy, decentralization, and interoperability. Its integration of medical records, insurance claims, and telemedicine services positions it as a solution with wide applicability and a profound impact on the industry. By empowering patients to take control of their medical data, the platform fosters autonomy and accountability in healthcare, improving patient outcomes and facilitating secure, efficient healthcare services on a global scale.

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

This project will bring substantial value to the Cardano community by demonstrating the real-world use of blockchain technology for secure, decentralized healthcare data management. Leveraging Atala Prism, IPFS, and Midnight, it will showcase Cardano’s capabilities in handling sensitive, high-stakes applications like medical records, ensuring patient privacy, data sovereignty, and interoperability. The success of the project will open up new opportunities for other industries to adopt decentralized solutions on Cardano.

Key Areas of Impact:

1. Showcase of Cardano’s Healthcare Potential:
2. By integrating Cardano’s technologies into a critical sector like healthcare, this project will demonstrate how blockchain can solve real-world problems, particularly in enhancing data privacy, security, and patient autonomy. It will highlight how Cardano can meet stringent regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA) while offering a scalable solution for healthcare providers.
3. Decentralization of Healthcare Data:
4. The use of IPFS for decentralized data storage and Midnight for private data sharing will emphasize the importance of decentralization in protecting sensitive health data. This will position Cardano as a viable platform for building privacy-preserving applications in multiple industries, not just healthcare.
5. Adoption of Atala Prism:
6. With Atala Prism as a central component for decentralized digital identities, this project will drive adoption and further development of Atala Prism in healthcare and beyond, fostering a broader understanding of how self-sovereign identities can be applied to various sectors.
7. Expanding the Use Cases of Midnight:
8. The project will also highlight the utility of Midnight in privacy-focused applications. As more use cases for Midnight emerge through this platform, it will strengthen the Cardano ecosystem by demonstrating how sensitive data can be managed securely.
9. Patient Empowerment and Healthcare Innovation:
10. Patients will gain full control over their medical data, empowering them to manage their health information securely and privately. This approach to data management encourages healthcare innovation and drives better outcomes, showcasing Cardano’s ability to improve the healthcare experience.

Measuring Impact:

We will use both quantitative and qualitative metrics to measure the success of the project:

• Quantitative Metrics:
• Number of Patients Onboarded: Track the number of patients who successfully register, verify their identity through Atala Prism, and upload their medical records. Each registration and digital identity token issuance will be recorded on the blockchain.
• Volume of Medical Records Digitized: Use blockchain-based storage to track the number of medical records that are digitized, encrypted, and stored on IPFS.
• Frequency of Data Sharing: Measure the number of transactions involving secure data sharing between patients, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurance companies using Midnight.
• Platform Adoption: Track the number of active users (patients, healthcare providers, and insurers) engaging with the platform, as well as the number of appointments scheduled, lab results accessed, and prescriptions refilled.
• Transaction Volume: Monitor the total number of transactions processed on the platform, indicating the platform’s activity level and success.
• Qualitative Metrics:
• User Feedback: Gather direct feedback from users through surveys and integrated feedback forms. This will allow us to assess user satisfaction, ease of use, and areas for improvement.
• Healthcare Provider Collaboration: Measure the quality of engagement and collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. We will evaluate how effectively the platform facilitates care coordination and improves health outcomes.
• Data Security and Compliance: Track compliance with data privacy regulations like HIPAA through audits and security reports to ensure the platform maintains robust privacy and security measures.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities:

1. Open-Source Code and Documentation:
2. All core components, including smart contracts, identity protocols, and data storage mechanisms, will be open source and publicly accessible through a GitHub repository. This will allow the Cardano community to review, audit, and contribute to the project, fostering collaboration and innovation.
3. Reports and Case Studies:
4. We will publish detailed reports and case studies highlighting the project’s success, challenges, and lessons learned. These reports will be shared with the wider Cardano community through Catalyst forums, blogs, and presentations at Cardano events.
5. Workshops and Presentations:
6. We plan to host online workshops and presentations demonstrating the platform's capabilities, educating the Cardano community and healthcare professionals on how blockchain can be applied to healthcare.
7. Partnerships and Collaborations:
8. By demonstrating a working healthcare data solution, we will seek partnerships with healthcare providers, insurers, and governments, further expanding the Cardano ecosystem into critical sectors.
9. User Engagement and Marketing:
10. We will engage users via social media campaigns, community discussions, and collaborations with healthcare-focused entities to promote the platform’s use and educate the public on blockchain's role in healthcare.

This comprehensive strategy ensures that the project will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the Cardano ecosystem, healthcare industry, and the global push towards decentralized, privacy-focused healthcare solutions.

[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 a wealth of experience in blockchain, healthcare, and data management, ensuring that we can successfully deliver this medical records platform. Here’s an overview of the key members and their roles:

• Jose Velazquez (Project Lead & Strategic Management): Jose has a proven track record in the Cardano ecosystem, having been a Fund 7, Fund 8, and Fund 12 proposer. With a background in biological sciences and experience managing Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS), he’s equipped to lead this project. He will focus on user onboarding—patients, doctors, and pharmacies—and ensure strategic leadership throughout.

• David Tacuri (Lead Developer – React, Flutter, OCR, Smart Contracts): David is an expert in blockchain and smart contracts with experience as a Fund 7, Fund 11, and Fund 12 proposer. He will handle the core development tasks, including the React and Flutter interfaces, as well as OCR for digitizing records. He will also lead the development of Midnight smart contracts, ensuring secure and private data handling.

• Fernando Yánez (Lead Developer – React, Flutter, OCR): Fernando is a full-stack developer who will collaborate with David on building the platform's interfaces and ensuring smooth integration between the front-end and back-end systems. His industry-spanning expertise will add versatility to the development.

• Roberto Cerrud (Blockchain Lead Developer – Atala PRISM): A Plutus Pioneer, Roberto will manage the integration of Atala PRISM for decentralized identity verification. His deep understanding of blockchain security and privacy standards ensures that patient identity and data sharing meet strict compliance requirements.

Validation of Feasibility

We have a robust plan to validate both the technical and regulatory feasibility of the platform:

• Proof of Concept (PoC) Stage  
• Build user interfaces with React and Flutter.
• Implement OCR to digitize medical records and store them securely using Iagon.
• Develop Midnight smart contracts to ensure compliant data sharing and storage.

• Technical Feasibility  

  The platform will be developed by a skilled team, with Atala PRISM providing secure identity verification. Third-party audits of smart contracts will ensure transparency and reliability. Quarterly progress reports will be shared with stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Engagement  

  Jose will lead the onboarding of patients, doctors, and pharmacies, ensuring the platform is intuitive and meets the practical needs of the healthcare sector. His background in healthcare data management will ensure smooth adoption.

• Regulatory Compliance  

  The platform will adhere to strict privacy regulations like HIPAA. Midnight smart contracts will safeguard data, while Atala PRISM will handle identity verification. Regular audits will be conducted to ensure full legal compliance.

Managing Funds with Accountability

We are committed to responsible and transparent fund management:

• Outcome/Milestone-Based Fund Release  

  Funds will only be released upon meeting specific milestones, such as developing smart contracts or completing user interface integration.

• Third-Party Audits  

  Regular audits will be conducted to ensure that the platform meets the highest privacy and security standards.

• Transparent Reporting  

  Quarterly financial and progress reports will be shared with the Cardano community and stakeholders to ensure full transparency.

Scalable Expansion and Long-Term Impact

Once the PoC is successful, we will scale the platform to include features such as telemedicine and AI-powered healthcare analytics. This scalable approach will help the platform grow while maintaining a focus on security and compliance. The project’s success will serve as a blueprint for future blockchain-based healthcare solutions, driving broader adoption of decentralized medical data management.

By leveraging our team's expertise in blockchain, healthcare data, and smart contracts, we are well-prepared to deliver a secure, efficient, and compliant medical records platform. Through transparent governance, independent audits, and outcome-based fund management, we aim to provide valuable healthcare solutions for the Cardano ecosystem.

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

Milestone 1: Platform Architecture & Legal Compliance Setup (30% of Funds - 45,000 ADA)

Timeframe: Month 1-3

Objective:

Establish the legal and technical architecture for the platform, including system design, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Begin development of the platform's foundation.

Milestone Outputs:

• Complete system architecture design, defining the data flow between Atala Prism, IPFS, and Midnight.
• Set up the legal compliance ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA or equivalent.
• Start initial development of the platform's backend infrastructure and smart contract design.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Legal Documentation: Legal compliance finalized and aligned with healthcare data regulations.
• System Architecture: Architecture documentation completed and reviewed, including detailed system components.
• Initial Development: First iteration of smart contracts for data access and identity verification.

Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Signed legal documents ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Completed system architecture and design documentation uploaded for review.
• Initial codebase for smart contracts and backend infrastructure available on GitHub

Milestone 2: Document Digitization & Security Infrastructure (25% of Funds - 37,500 ADA)

Timeframe: Month 4-6

Objective:

Develop and implement document digitization (OCR), encryption, and decentralized storage. Establish security protocols for privacy and access control.

Milestone Outputs:

• Build and integrate the OCR module for digitizing physical medical records.
• Implement data encryption and IPFS for decentralized storage of digitized medical records.
• Set up role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure privacy and restrict access to authorized personnel only.

Acceptance Criteria:

• OCR Module: Document digitization process functional and integrated.
• IPFS Storage: Secure storage system operational with encrypted medical records.
• Security Protocols: Data encryption and access control mechanisms established.

Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Demonstration of the digitization and encryption process.
• Screenshots or sample records stored securely in IPFS.
• Access control policies and security protocol documentation.

Milestone 3: Integration of Atala Prism, Patient Portal & Backend Infrastructure (30% of Funds - 45,000 ADA)

Timeframe: Month 7-9

Objective:

Complete the integration of Atala Prism for patient identity management, develop the patient portal, and finalize the backend infrastructure for managing medical records.

Milestone Outputs:

• Complete integration of Atala Prism for decentralized identity verification.
• Build and launch the patient portal allowing patients to manage their medical data, view lab results, and share data with healthcare providers.
• Finalize the backend infrastructure for secure handling of medical records and data sharing using Midnight.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Atala Prism Integration: Patients can register and verify their identity using Atala Prism.
• Patient Portal: Fully functional patient portal for accessing, managing, and sharing medical records.
• Backend Infrastructure: Backend systems operational, capable of securely handling data requests and sharing via Midnight.

Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Functional identity verification through Atala Prism with test users.
• Screenshots or demo of the live patient portal showing key features (record viewing, lab results, etc.).
• Backend systems tested and documented, including security protocols for data sharing.

Final Milestone: Testing, Security Audits & Platform Launch (15% of Funds - 22,500 ADA)

Timeframe: Month 10

Objective:

Perform testing and security audits of the platform, followed by the public launch. Ensure all components, including smart contracts and data sharing mechanisms, are secure and functional.

Milestone Outputs:

• Conduct comprehensive testing of all platform features, including smart contracts, data storage, and identity verification.
• Perform independent security audits to ensure platform compliance with privacy standards and data protection.
• Launch the platform to the public with full functionality and operational services.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Testing Completion: All features pass functionality tests, including data sharing, encryption, and user onboarding.
• Security Audits: External security audit completed with satisfactory results.
• Public Launch: Platform is launched and accessible to users, with key functionalities working as intended.

Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Testing reports documenting successful operation of all key platform features.
• Security audit report confirming the platform's security and privacy compliance.
• Publicly available platform, with users onboarded and operational.

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

Project Team

Our project team is composed of experienced professionals with expertise in blockchain development, healthcare data management, full-stack development, and community engagement. Below is an overview of the key team members and their roles in this project:

Jose Velazquez – Project Lead & Project Manager

LinkedIn: Jose Velazquez

Role: Jose will lead the overall project management, coordinating between the technical teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. With his extensive background in blockchain and project management, he will oversee the platform’s development, ensuring it aligns with the objectives of secure healthcare data management.

Experience:

• Fund 7, Fund 8, and Fund 12 Catalyst Proposer.
• Co-host of the Ecuador and Paraguay Constitutional Workshops, and host of Bolivia Constitutional Workshop.
• Active member of the New York Cardano community and Latin American blockchain networks.
• Successfully managed five-figure and six-figure Catalyst proposals across various sectors.

David Tacuri – Lead Developer & Smart Contract Engineer

LinkedIn: David Tacuri

Role: David will lead the technical development of the platform, focusing on smart contracts and backend integration. His experience will ensure the smooth operation of digital identity management using Atala Prism, secure data storage on IPFS, and data privacy via Midnight. David will also oversee the backend integration with React for the web portal and Flutter for the mobile applications.

Experience:

• Fund 7, Fund 11, and Fund 12 Catalyst Proposer.
• Expertise in smart contract development, backend infrastructure, and integration of blockchain technologies with web and mobile applications.
• Host and co-host of multiple constitutional workshops in Ecuador and Bolivia.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing decentralized systems on Cardano.

Roberto Cerrud – Blockchain Developer & Technical Consultant

LinkedIn: Roberto Cerrud

Role: Roberto will provide blockchain and technical consulting support, ensuring the platform's smart contracts, data storage, and security protocols are optimized. He will focus on the secure and decentralized storage of medical data using IPFS, alongside the development of privacy-preserving features with Midnight.

Experience:

• Plutus Pioneer and Atala Pioneer Program graduate.
• Over 18 years of experience in development and technical leadership in blockchain and Haskell.
• Extensive expertise in blockchain architecture and decentralized application security, ensuring the platform’s robustness and scalability.

Fernando Yánez – Web Developer & Full Stack Engineer

LinkedIn: Fernando Yánez

Role: Fernando will be responsible for developing the front-end and back-end infrastructure of the platform. He will oversee the development of the React-based web portal and the Flutter-based mobile applications for Android and iOS, ensuring seamless integration with IPFS for secure data storage and Atala Prism for identity management.

Experience:

• Extensive background in software engineering, focusing on full-stack development.
• Skilled in building user-friendly interfaces and secure backend systems that integrate with blockchain technologies.
• Experience managing complex digital projects, including electoral systems in Ecuador, providing insight into secure, scalable solutions.

Recruitment Plans

As the project scales, we may expand the team with additional specialists:

• Frontend Developer: To support the scaling and enhancement of the web portal and mobile applications for better user experience and functionality. This allows david and fernando to devote full-time to backend development
• Marketing Specialist: To increase user adoption and engage healthcare providers and patients. We will look for cardano-based solutions
• Smsrt Contract Auditor: To ensure the security of smart contracts and decentralized systems through comprehensive audits.

Key Strengths of the Team:

1. Proven Experience:
2. Our team has successfully delivered multiple Catalyst-funded projects (Fund 7, 8, 11, 12) and possesses deep expertise in blockchain development, smart contracts, and decentralized storage systems like IPFS.
3. Blockchain and Full-Stack Expertise:
4. Strong technical skills in blockchain development, particularly on Cardano, combined with expertise in React and Flutter, ensure the platform will be secure, scalable, and user-friendly. The team’s proficiency in smart contracts and decentralized identity management further enhances the project’s potential for success.
5. User-Centric Approach:
6. The platform’s design, leveraging modern web and mobile development frameworks like React and Flutter, ensures a seamless and intuitive experience for both healthcare providers and patients. The combination of blockchain technology with accessible front-end design will drive adoption and long-term success.

This team is fully equipped to deliver a secure, scalable, and user-friendly healthcare platform, built on Cardano, using state-of-the-art technologies like Atala Prism, IPFS, Midnight, React, and Flutter.

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

Total Project Budget: 150,000 ADA

The budget breakdown covers the roles, hours worked, and expenses across four key roles required for developing and launching a secure, decentralized medical records platform. This project will leverage Cardano's blockchain, including Atala PRISM for identity management, IPFS for decentralized data storage, and Midnight for secure data sharing, ensuring patient-controlled medical data management.

Team Hourly Rates & Total Hours:

Jose Velazquez – Project Management

• Hourly Rate: 75 ADA/hour
• Total Hours: 280 hours
• Total Cost: 21,000 ADA
• Role: Jose will manage the entire project, overseeing the development and launch of the platform. Key responsibilities include coordinating between technical teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of platform goals.

David Tacuri – Lead Developer (Smart Contract Development & Integration)

• Hourly Rate: 100 ADA/hour
• Total Hours: 300 hours
• Total Cost: 30,000 ADA
• Role: David will lead the technical development, focusing on smart contracts, Atala PRISM integration, and IPFS-based storage. He will ensure backend integration with React for the web portal and Flutter for mobile apps, delivering the core functionalities securely and efficiently.

Fernando Yánez – Web Developer & Full Stack Engineer

• Hourly Rate: 85 ADA/hour
• Total Hours: 280 hours
• Total Cost: 23,800 ADA
• Role: Fernando will handle front-end development for the React-based web portal and Flutter mobile apps, ensuring seamless user experiences for patients and healthcare providers. His responsibilities include integrating Atala PRISM and IPFS to facilitate decentralized identity and secure storage.

Roberto Cerrud – Blockchain Developer & Technical Consultant

• Hourly Rate: 90 ADA/hour
• Total Hours: 260 hours
• Total Cost: 23,400 ADA
• Role: Roberto will ensure blockchain security and scalability, focusing on IPFS integration for storage and Midnight integration for privacy. He will also conduct system audits to ensure the platform adheres to the highest security standards.

Total Team Costs: 98,200 ADA

This includes the project management, smart contract development, web and mobile development, and blockchain consulting necessary to build the platform’s key features: smart contracts, decentralized identity, secure data storage, and user-friendly interfaces.

Key Accomplishments:

• Smart Contract Development:  
• Secure smart contracts to handle medical records, identity verification, and access control, built on Cardano using Aiken.

  

• Integration with Atala PRISM:  
• Decentralized identity management enabling patients to control and share their medical records securely.

• Data Storage via IPFS:  
• Secure, decentralized storage for medical records using IPFS, ensuring data privacy and availability.

• Web Portal and Mobile Apps:  
• React-based web portal and Flutter mobile apps provide user-friendly access to medical records, appointments, and communication tools.

• Midnight Privacy Layer:  
• Secure, private data sharing using Midnight, ensuring that only authorized parties (e.g., doctors, pharmacists, insurers) can access sensitive medical information.

Third-Party Services:

• IPFS Integration:  
• Decentralized storage for medical records will require third-party integration and ongoing maintenance to ensure security and functionality.

• Audit Services:  
• Independent audits will verify the integrity and security of smart contracts, decentralized identity, and data storage systems.

Operational & Miscellaneous Costs:

• Hosting & Infrastructure:  
• Total Cost: 15,000 ADA  
• Covers cloud hosting, backup services, and necessary hardware to ensure platform scalability and uptime for the web portal and mobile apps.

• Security Audits:  
• Total Cost: 10,000 ADA  
• Independent audits to ensure the platform complies with healthcare industry standards and securely handles sensitive patient data.

• Marketing & Community Engagement:  
• Total Cost: 5,000 ADA  
• Funds allocated for marketing and outreach to onboard healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients to the platform.

Contingency Budget:

• Total Cost: 21,800 ADA  
• Reserved to cover unforeseen expenses such as additional security audits, infrastructure requirements, or unanticipated technical challenges.

Total Project Budget: 150,000 ADA

This breakdown details the allocation of funds for team roles, development tasks, third-party services, and additional operational costs. The project will deliver a scalable, secure, and patient-controlled platform for managing medical records on Cardano, using Atala PRISM, IPFS, and Midnight for decentralized identity, storage, and privacy. The project emphasizes secure data management and a seamless user experience for both patients and healthcare providers, ensuring a wide impact on the healthcare sector.

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

Value for Money for the Medical DID Project

This project offers tremendous value for the Cardano ecosystem by creating a secure, decentralized platform for medical DID (Decentralized Identity) that puts patients in control of their medical records. With a budget of 150,000 ADA, the project combines Atala PRISM, IPFS, and Midnight to deliver a highly secure, blockchain-based solution in a cost-effective way.

Justification of Costs

• Competitive Rates, Aligned with Industry Standards: The hourly rates for key roles, such as smart contract development (100 ADA/hour) and blockchain integration (90 ADA/hour), are competitive with global blockchain development rates, which typically range from $60 to $100 per hour. This ensures we’re attracting top talent while staying within reasonable cost parameters. By leveraging local talent from Latin America, we’re also reducing costs without sacrificing quality, balancing global expertise with local efficiency.

• Highly Skilled Team: Our team includes blockchain experts, healthcare data professionals, and full-stack developers, all critical to the project’s success. Every ADA spent is directly invested in building a secure, user-friendly, and scalable platform.

• Addressing a Crucial Healthcare Need: The project is tackling a significant problem in healthcare—secure medical identity management. By integrating Atala PRISM, IPFS, and Midnight, we’re providing a solution that complies with healthcare standards while giving patients full control of their data. This approach will offer a strong return on investment (ROI) for the Cardano ecosystem by demonstrating its potential in healthcare.

Long-Term Impact and Scalability

• Scalable and Reusable Design: The platform is built to scale. Once deployed, its core components—like Atala PRISM for identity management and IPFS for storage—can be adapted for other types of data, such as financial or legal records. This flexibility will lower the costs for future projects on Cardano.

• Expanding Cardano’s Presence in Healthcare: By showcasing blockchain’s ability to manage medical data securely, this project lays the foundation for broader healthcare adoption of Cardano. It opens the door for more healthcare providers to adopt decentralized solutions, creating long-term value.

Ensuring Cost-Effectiveness

• Outcome-Based Payments: Funds are released based on specific milestones, ensuring that payments are tied to measurable progress. This approach guarantees that ADA is only spent when key components—like smart contracts, the web portal, and mobile apps—are successfully developed.

• Strategic Budget Allocation: With 98,200 ADA going towards development and integration, the majority of funds are focused on building the platform’s most important features: decentralized identity management, secure data storage, and privacy protections. The remaining funds cover infrastructure, audits, and marketing, ensuring the platform is both sustainable and widely adopted.

Supporting Evidence for Cost Decisions

• Competitive Rates in the Blockchain Industry: Blockchain development rates typically range from $60-$100/hour, and our team’s pricing reflects these standards. By combining global and local expertise, we’re able to maintain high quality while optimizing the budget.

• Transparent Fund Management: We’ve provided a clear cost breakdown and included a contingency budget of 21,800 ADA for unexpected expenses. This ensures that the project stays on track without needing additional funding.

Value for the Cardano Ecosystem

The Medical DID project showcases Cardano’s capabilities in the healthcare sector by delivering a secure, decentralized platform for managing medical identities. Key benefits include:

• Positioning Cardano as a leader in blockchain healthcare solutions.
• Encouraging healthcare providers to adopt blockchain for secure data management.
• Creating a scalable, reusable platform that can be adapted to other sectors, reducing costs for future projects.

By addressing a critical healthcare need and providing a secure, scalable solution, this project delivers significant value to the Cardano ecosystem. The careful allocation of the budget ensures that the project is cost-effective while making a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare on Cardano.