Warpcast Frame for Cardano: Decentralized Social Media Integration

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Fraol Bereket

[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)

4

[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)

We will build a Warpcast Frame that allows users to showcase Cardano projects, news, and DeFi updates on decentralized social media platforms, increasing Cardano's visibility in Web3 spaces.

[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 released on open-source GitHub using the MIT License.

[METADATA] Horizons

Developer Tools

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Decentralized social media platforms like Warpcast are rapidly growing, enabling users to take control of their data and engage in censorship-resistant discussions. However, Cardano currently lacks a significant presence in these spaces. This limits the exposure of Cardano projects, DeFi initiatives, and updates to the broader Web3 community, where many key discussions and innovations are happening.

 

Our solution is to build a Warpcast Frame for Cardano, a tool that integrates Cardano into the Warpcast ecosystem. This tool will:

• Create a bridge between Cardano and decentralized social media, enabling users to easily share updates, DeFi performance, project news, and more on Warpcast.
• Provide an easy-to-use interface where Cardano developers, projects, and community members can broadcast their updates directly to decentralized social platforms.
• Promote Cardano DeFi and ecosystem updates through customizable "frames" that users can embed into their Warpcast profiles or posts, showcasing live data, project announcements, and key metrics.
• Integrate with Cardano's blockchain to allow real-time updates about projects, governance proposals, and other key events to be shared directly from the chain to Warpcast.

 

This solution fixes the problem of low visibility for Cardano projects in Web3 spaces, especially in decentralized social networks where many crypto-native users and communities reside. By creating this Warpcast Frame, we aim to give Cardano projects and users a voice and a presence in decentralized social media.

 

We will engage:

• Cardano project teams and developers who want to broadcast their updates to a wider, crypto-native audience.
• DeFi platforms on Cardano that can use the Frame to share live metrics, updates, and community engagement in real-time.
• Warpcast users interested in Cardano, helping them stay informed and up to date on projects and discussions.

 

We will demonstrate our impact by:

• Tracking the number of Cardano-based updates shared via Warpcast.
• Measuring the level of engagement and visibility Cardano projects receive on decentralized platforms.
• Collecting feedback from developers and users on how well the Frame helps them promote their Cardano initiatives.

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

The Warpcast Frame for Cardano will positively impact the Cardano ecosystem by:

• Increasing visibility: Cardano projects will gain exposure in Web3 social spaces, making it easier for them to reach crypto-native audiences and potential users.
• Engaging a broader audience: By being present on decentralized platforms like Warpcast, Cardano can attract new users, investors, and developers who are already active in other blockchain ecosystems.
• Promoting decentralization: The integration will support decentralized media by encouraging Cardano-based content to flow through censorship-resistant channels, aligning with Cardano's principles of decentralization.

 

We will measure success by:

• Adoption rate of the Warpcast Frame: Tracking how many projects and users embed or use the Frame to broadcast Cardano updates.
• Engagement on Warpcast: Measuring how much interaction and visibility Cardano-related content receives in terms of likes, shares, and comments.
• User feedback and growth: Gathering feedback from the Cardano community and decentralized social media users to continuously improve the Frame and its functionality.

 

Outputs and opportunities will be shared through:

• Tutorials and user guides: Helping developers and community members understand how to use the Warpcast Frame to showcase their projects and updates.
• Partnerships with Cardano projects: Encouraging ecosystem participants to promote their work via Warpcast, using the Frame as a central tool.
• Open-source contributions: Sharing the code and development process with the community, allowing for collaboration and further innovations.

[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?

I have extensive experience in DeFi and blockchain projects, having developed, launched, and maintained decentralized applications and contributed to the Cardano ecosystem. My expertise includes:

• DeFi Projects: I've successfully developed and deployed multiple decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, such as Aureus and X-Chain Lend, demonstrating my solid background in building smart contracts, managing blockchain infrastructure, and bridging cross-chain functionality. These projects have given me deep insights into blockchain ecosystems and dApp development.
• Cardano Community Involvement: As an active Cardano community member, I have participated in discussions and contributed to open-source projects that enhance the Cardano ecosystem. In past proposals, I have participated in the Catalyst program, such as the Unique Username Based Cardano Wallet.
• Open Source Contributions: I have made contributions to several open-source repositories in the Cardano ecosystem GitHub, which has helped me gain deep practical knowledge of Cardano’s transaction systems, wallet management, and node interactions. 

This strong background in both blockchain and the Cardano ecosystem uniquely positions me to deliver this project.

Accountability and Trust:

To ensure transparency and accountability, I will employ the following methods:

• Open-Source Development: The Warpcast Frame for Cardano will be open-sourced from the beginning, allowing the community to view, contribute to, and audit the codebase. This approach ensures transparency and provides an avenue for collaboration from other developers in the Cardano community.
• Frequent Updates: Project updates will be shared regularly on GitHub and via Cardano community channels like Discord. This will include progress reports, milestone achievements, and open discussions on any roadblocks, ensuring the project remains on track and visible to the community.
• Community Collaboration: I will actively engage with the Cardano community to gather feedback and suggestions throughout the development process. This will not only improve the product but also ensure it aligns with the needs of developers and users within the Cardano ecosystem.

Validation of Feasibility:

To validate the feasibility of this project, I will:

• Prototype Development: I will begin by developing a functional prototype of the Warpcast Frame to demonstrate the integration of Warpcast with Cardano. This will focus on core functionalities like content streaming, user engagement tracking, and Cardano wallet connectivity.
• Testing with the Cardano Network: The frame will be thoroughly tested in real-world environments, first on the Cardano testnet, and then the mainnet, ensuring full compatibility and seamless performance. We will validate performance through stress tests, focusing on user engagement metrics.
• User Feedback & Iterations: Early releases of the frame will be shared with a select group of developers and community members for testing. Feedback from this group will help improve the framework and ensure it meets the needs of the community.
• Benchmarking Against Existing Solutions: The frame will be benchmarked against other similar solutions in different blockchain ecosystems. This comparison will ensure that the frame not only functions well but is also competitive and relevant to Cardano's needs.

This combination of my experience in DeFi, involvement in the Cardano community, and a methodical approach to validation ensures that this project will be delivered with high trust and accountability.

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

Planning and Design (Duration: 1 month)

Objective:

• Define the scope, objectives, and features of the Frame
• Develop a detailed project plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Build the UI/UX of the application

Acceptance Criteria:

• Clearly defined project Scope and features documentation
• Finished UI/UX design
• Project architecture design

Tool Development(Duration: 1 months)

Objective:

• Design and develop the core functionalities of the framing tool
• Implement a user-friendly interface for accessing and interacting with the frame
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of the tool across different environments and scenarios.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Built Frame
• Functional Warpcast Frame

Beta Testing and Feedback(Duration: 1 months)

Objective:

• Launch a beta version of the Frame for testing and feedback from the Cardano developer community.
• Gather user feedback, suggestions, and bug reports to identify areas for improvement and refinement of the tool's functionalities, usability, and performance.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Report of the beta testers feedback
• Clearly identified improvement areas report

Frame Release and Adoption (Duration: 1 months)

Objective:

• Officially release the frame tool to the community, making it publicly available for download or access.
• Promote the frame through various channels, including social media, forums, developer communities, and industry events, to encourage adoption and usage among Cardano developers.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Publicly available frame for Cardano community to use it in Warpcast
• Promotional data and statistics

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

Fraol Bereket - Senior blockchain developer and lead developer

• Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/fraolchris
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraol-bereket-bekele/
• GitHub: https://github.com/fraolb
• Website: https://fraol-portfolio.vercel.app/
• Email: Fraolbereket@gmail.com

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

Design cost = 6000 ADA

Developer Cost for 4 months = 4 * 4000 = 16,000 ADA

Beta testing and feedback gathering = 10,000 ADA

Adoption and Promotion of the Frame = 8000 ADA

Total = 40,000 ADA (1 ADA ~ 0.35 USD)

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

The design cost is around 6000 ADA 2100$(1 ADA ~ 0.35 USD). Which is almost average price to build a quality UI/UX design that functions on multiple platforms. Like Laptops, mobile phones or extra-large screen sizes.

The costs for the developers are 4000ADA which is around 1400$(1 ADA ~ 0.35 USD). This is the average salary of full stack blockchain developers.

For the testing phase we aimed to have around 250 beta testers that participate on testing and giving feedback and receive 40 ADA per person.

At last, we will promote our project in different social medias and events.