AdaTalent: Open-Source Platform for Cardano Talent Matching

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Vladislav Kudrin

[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)

5

[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)

An open-source platform connecting Cardano projects with verified talent, streamlining collaborations, accelerating project success, and empowering new contributors within the ecosystem.

[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 our project outputs will be fully open-source, released under the MIT License, and available from day one.

• Public Repository: The entire codebase—including frontend, backend, and documentation—will be hosted on a public repository.
• Community Collaboration: This approach ensures transparency and invites developers worldwide to use, modify, and contribute to the project, fostering continuous improvement.

[METADATA] Horizons

Connected Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The platform will be a hub connecting Cardano-based projects with skilled freelancers and professionals.

Currently, there’s no unified space to facilitate easy connections, especially for early-stage teams. Our solution offers a secure, open-source platform where project creators can find verified, rated talent across various roles. Streamlining this process reduces the time spent searching, ensures high-quality collaborations, and foster growth within the Cardano ecosystem.

The platform will be open-source and community-driven for continuous improvement.

Key Features:

• Blockchain-Based Verification:
• CIP25 and CIP68 NFTs represent achievements and ratings, providing transparent and immutable verification of skills.
• Implement smart contracts for secure and trustless management of these credentials.
• Cardano Identity Wallet Integration:
• We will integrate the Cardano Foundation's Identity Wallet into our platform to allow users to control their identity data securely.
• This enhances trust among participants by verifying identities on-chain using decentralized identity solutions.
• User-Friendly Interface:
• Develop an intuitive platform where project creators can post opportunities and talent can showcase their skills.
• Include features like project posting, talent search, and profile management.
• Development of a Telegram Bot:
• We will develop a Telegram bot to manage notifications and communication between users.
• The bot will provide seamless messaging, and real-time updates on project postings, applications, and other platform activities.
• Users can interact with the platform directly through Telegram, enhancing engagement and responsiveness.

Why This Approach:

• Empowering Talent: Provides opportunities for both beginners and experienced professionals to find projects that match their skills and interests.
• Community Alignment: Being open-source and community-driven aligns with the ecosystem's values of transparency and collaboration.

Who Will Benefit:

• Project Creators: Simplifies finding verified, skilled professionals, increasing project success rates.
• Developers and Beginners: Offers a centralized place to apply skills, earn verifiable achievements, and build reputations.
• The Ecosystem: Accelerates project development and innovation, enhancing overall growth and adoption.

Demonstrating Impact:

• Adoption Metrics: Track user registrations, projects posted, and successful collaborations.
• User Feedback
• Community Engagement: Monitor contributions to the open-source codebase and active participation.

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

Our platform will:

• Accelerate Development
• Enhance Trust
• Foster Innovation
• Increase Adoption

[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?

Experienced Team:

• Strong background in blockchain technology and software development.
• Experience in building user-friendly blockchain interfaces.

Validating Feasibility:

• Develop and test a functional prototype with select users to gather feedback.

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

Research & Design (Month 1):

• Conduct user research.
• Define technical architecture, including NFT and identity wallet integration.

Deliverables: Detailed roadmap, technical architecture, design specs.

Backend Development (Months 2-3):

• Implement backend infrastructure.
• Integrate NFT systems (CIP25/CIP68) and Cardano Identity Wallet.
• Build a Telegram bot for notifications and communication.

Deliverables: Functional backend, verification system, and notifications.

Frontend Development (Month 4):

• Develop an intuitive user interface.
• Implement identity wallet integration and talent matching features.

Deliverables: Functional frontend prototype.

Testing & Feedback (Month 5):

• Conduct thorough testing for platform functionality, security, and user experience.
• Collect and implement community feedback for improvements.

Deliverables: Improved, user-ready platform prepared for public launch.

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

Vladislav Kudrin: Blockchain Developer, Full-Stack Developer

Borys Kravtsov: Frontend Developer, UI/UX

Danylo Vovchok: Frontend Developer

Viacheslav Kudryakov: Product Management / Product Development

Roman Kondratiev: Marketing Specialist

Please note that notwithstanding any association with the Cardano Foundation, this submission is made solely in my personal capacity and on my own behalf and account.

Vladislav Kudrin

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

Personnel Costs: 130,000 ADA

• Vladislav Kudrin (Blockchain Developer, Full-Stack Developer): 40,000 ADA
• Borys Kravtsov (Frontend Developer, UI/UX): 30,000 ADA
• Danylo Vovchok (Frontend Developer): 25,000 ADA
• Viacheslav Kudryakov (Product Manager/Product Development): 20,000 ADA
• Roman Kondratiev (Marketing Specialist): 15,000 ADA

Development and Infrastructure: 10,000 ADA

• Hosting services, domain registration, servers
• Development and testing tools

Security Audit: 5,000 ADA

• Third-party code auditing and security assessments

Marketing and Launch Expenses: 5,000 ADA

• Promotional materials, community engagement activities

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

AdaTalent offers:

• Streamlined Developer Onboarding: Efficiently connects developers with projects, accelerating their entry into the Cardano ecosystem.
• Increased Project Success Rates: Provides access to verified, skilled talent, reducing project failures and fostering innovation.
• Boosted Ecosystem Growth: Promotes wider adoption through effective talent matching and targeted community engagement, attracting more developers and projects to Cardano.
• Facilitated Business Collaborations: Offers transparent developer credentials, enhancing trust and enabling confident partnerships within the ecosystem.
• Sustainability: An open-source platform ensures continuous improvement and scalability, supporting long-term resilience and expansion of the Cardano network.