CardanoDevSync (CDS) – A Decentralized Developer Productivity and Collaboration Tool on Cardano.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Osita Ogbonna

[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)

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)

CardanoDevSync (CDS) is a decentralized project management tool that uses Cardano’s Plutus smart contracts and Atala PRISM for task tracking, collaboration, and credential verification.

[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.”

We depend on Atala PRISM for credential verification and Plutus for smart contract integrations. Both are essential to ensure secure, verifiable project management and team collaboration.

[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 CDS project management tools, smart contracts, and collaboration features will be made open source, promoting developer participation, transparency, and community-driven improvements.

[METADATA] Horizons

Developer Tools

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The CardanoDevSync (CDS) platform will:

• Use Plutus to create decentralized project boards where tasks and milestones are immutably recorded.
• Implement Atala PRISM to verify developers' credentials, ensuring contributors have the necessary skills and reducing the risk of fraud.
• Provide Plutus-powered delegated task management for clear and transparent role assignments, while using Ouroboros to ensure security and scalability of project tracking.
• Introduce DAO governance for open-source projects using Project Catalyst, allowing contributors to vote on important project decisions.
• Offer staking-based funding models where developers can earn rewards by supporting successful projects.

The platform promotes decentralized, secure, and transparent collaboration, enabling developers and teams to manage and track projects more effectively.

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

CDS will:

• Boost developer productivity and trust within the Cardano ecosystem.
• Encourage collaboration in decentralized, open-source projects, fostering innovation.
• Enable developers to verifiably showcase their contributions and credentials, which will build reputation and credibility within the Cardano community. We will measure success by the number of users, DAO-governed projects, and successful crowdfunding initiatives launched on the platform.

[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 combines blockchain development expertise and project management skills:

1. Osita Ogbonna – Blockchain Developer, Credential Verification Lead
2. Justin Chuka – Project Lead, Strategy, UX/UI

We will validate feasibility by running pilots with selected Cardano developer communities and incorporating feedback to optimize functionality.

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

Milestone 1: Complete Platform and Interface Design (3 months)

• Objective: Design a user-friendly interface and platform for Cardano developers to collaborate and sync projects.
• Key Tasks:
• Define user personas to understand the needs and preferences of developers.
• Develop wireframes and UI mockups that prioritize ease of use, including dashboards for project management and collaboration.
• Design intuitive navigation paths for developers to access tools like repositories, discussions, and project analytics.
• Conduct usability testing to refine the interface based on feedback.
• Ensure the design adheres to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) for inclusivity.
• Deliverables: Finalized platform design with fully developed UI/UX ready for integration with backend functionalities.

Milestone 2: Integration with Plutus and Atala PRISM (5 months)

• Objective: Integrate Plutus smart contracts and Atala PRISM for decentralized identity and collaboration features.
• Key Tasks:
• Integrate Plutus smart contracts for managing project payments, access control, and on-chain collaboration.
• Implement Atala PRISM to verify user identities, ensuring secure and decentralized developer onboarding.
• Build APIs to connect Plutus and Atala PRISM functionalities to the platform.
• Test the smart contracts and identity verification in a sandbox environment to ensure security and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot any integration issues between the platform and the Cardano blockchain.
• Deliverables: A fully integrated platform that leverages Plutus for smart contracts and Atala PRISM for decentralized identity management.

Milestone 3: Pilot Project with Initial Developer Users (7 months)

• Objective: Launch a pilot with a select group of developers to test platform functionalities in a real-world setting.
• Key Tasks:
• Recruit a group of early adopters (developers) to test the platform in a controlled environment.
• Provide onboarding resources, including tutorials on using Plutus and Atala PRISM within the platform.
• Monitor platform usage, gather user feedback, and track key metrics such as engagement, project success rates, and transaction speed.
• Identify and resolve any technical or UX issues experienced by pilot users.
• Collect feedback on platform features, ease of use, and potential improvements.
• Deliverables: Completed pilot with detailed insights into user behavior, platform performance, and feedback for refinement.

Milestone 4: Incorporate Feedback and Scale Platform for Wider Use (8 months)

• Objective: Refine the platform based on pilot feedback and prepare for broader developer onboarding.
• Key Tasks:
• Analyze the feedback from the pilot phase to identify key areas for improvement in both functionality and user experience.
• Optimize Plutus smart contracts and Atala PRISM integration based on real-world performance and scalability needs.
• Scale the backend infrastructure to handle increased traffic, data, and transaction loads as more developers join.
• Enhance platform features such as collaboration tools, project analytics, and user interface based on pilot data.
• Prepare the marketing and community-building strategy for the next phase of adoption.
• Deliverables: A refined and scalable platform ready to onboard a larger number of developers, with improved features and stability.

Final Milestone: Full Public Launch of CardanoDevSync (9 months)

• Objective: Officially launch CardanoDevSync for the public with full functionality and marketing efforts.
• Key Tasks:
• Roll out the platform to the wider developer community with all core features fully operational (Plutus integration, Atala PRISM, collaboration tools).
• Launch marketing campaigns, developer outreach programs, and community-building initiatives to drive adoption.
• Provide ongoing support and resources for new users, including documentation, help centers, and developer forums.
• Monitor platform performance post-launch and offer regular updates to improve stability, security, and user satisfaction.
• Track success metrics (user growth, transaction volume, collaboration rates) and continue gathering feedback for ongoing optimization.
• Deliverables: A fully launched CardanoDevSync platform, live for public use, with initial user onboarding and marketing efforts in full swing.

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

1. Osita Ogbonna – Blockchain Developer, Credential Verification Lead
2. Justin Chuka – Project Lead, Strategy, UX/UI

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

Platform Development: 50,000 ADA

Plutus/Atala Integration:20,000 ADA

Marketing and Outreach: 5,000 ADA

DAO Governance Setup: 50,000 ADA

User Testing and Feedback Collection: 50,000 ADA

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

By delivering a trusted, decentralized platform for developer collaboration, CardanoDevSync addresses key pain points in project management, credential verification, and team collaboration. This ensures the cost is justified by the long-term value it adds to the Cardano developer community, boosting participation, innovation, and project success.