Blockchain-Powered Art Gallery for Cardano NFTs

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

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

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Create a Cardano-based NFT art gallery where artists can tokenize, showcase, and sell their works, ensuring authenticity, ownership, and royalties, while promoting ADA in the art world.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

[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?

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

The NFT marketplace and gallery platform will be open source throughout its entire lifecycle. The project will use the MIT open-source license, ensuring that anyone can freely use, modify, and distribute the platform’s code. This will allow developers and artists to collaborate, enhance the platform, and integrate additional features.

Only the platform's core features—such as the NFT minting system, marketplace, and exhibition tools—will be open source. Sensitive information related to artist profiles or artwork data will remain private, but the overall system will encourage community participation and transparency.

[METADATA] Horizons

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We will build a blockchain-powered art gallery that showcases both physical and digital art. The gallery will leverage Cardano’s blockchain for NFT minting, allowing artists to tokenize their artwork, ensuring ownership, authenticity, and enabling them to sell their pieces digitally. The platform will provide artists with the tools they need to create and manage their NFTs, while also hosting virtual art exhibitions that can be viewed globally.

Through this platform, artists will benefit from an automated royalty system, ensuring they continue to earn from resales of their artwork. Art collectors will have the assurance of authenticity and ownership provided by the Cardano blockchain. This will also create a bridge between traditional art and the growing NFT market.

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

Increase ADA adoption within the art community by enabling transactions and royalties in ADA.

Promote Cardano’s NFT ecosystem by providing a dedicated marketplace for artists and collectors.

Encourage global recognition of blockchain technology’s role in art ownership and provenance.

Support artists by giving them access to new revenue streams and exposure through both physical and virtual exhibitions.

[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?

We will collaborate with blockchain developers, experienced in NFTs and Cardano smart contracts, to ensure the platform's technical foundation is robust and secure. Additionally, we have strong connections within the art community, allowing us to engage with artists and collectors to build early momentum. The project’s open-source nature will ensure transparency and opportunities for the community to collaborate and enhance the platform.

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

 Platform design and blockchain integration (Month 1-2)

The design and development of the gallery platform and integration with Cardano’s NFT functionality will be completed. We will ensure the platform is user-friendly and allows for minting and trading of NFTs.

Artist onboarding and virtual exhibition development (Month 3-4)

Begin onboarding local and international artists to the platform. We will create virtual art exhibitions where artists can display their work to a global audience. We will also host webinars to introduce the Cardano NFT ecosystem to artists unfamiliar with blockchain.

NFT minting and marketplace launch (Month 5)

The NFT minting feature will go live, allowing artists to tokenize their works and sell them in ADA. The marketplace for buying and selling art will also be launched, with secure smart contract transactions.

First virtual exhibition and expansion (Month 6)

The first major virtual exhibition will be held, featuring works by artists using the platform. Based on the exhibition’s success, we will scale the platform by reaching out to more artists and collectors worldwide.

 Platform expansion and cross-chain support

After launching on Cardano, we will explore partnerships to integrate with other blockchains, allowing for cross-chain NFT trading and further exposure for the artists.

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

Nathan Mesayneh - Project Lead and Curator

Nebyu tesfaye - Responsible for NFT marketplace development and Cardano integration

Nathan Mesayneh - Manages artist relations, exhibition organization, and onboarding

Ruth Mesayneh - Promotes the platform and artists, engaging with global audiences

Kristi Jon - Ensures the platform is user-friendly and visually appealing

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

Platform development and blockchain integration: 40,000 ADA

Artist onboarding and community engagement: 20,000 ADA

Marketing and virtual exhibition promotion: 20,000 ADA

Legal and compliance for NFT and intellectual property: 10,000 ADA

Maintenance and scalability: 10,000 ADA

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

This project bridges the gap between traditional art and blockchain technology, creating a new use case for NFTs on Cardano. By empowering artists with blockchain tools, the gallery will promote Cardano’s ecosystem while ensuring artists benefit from the authenticity, security, and royalty systems that NFTs provide. This will also increase Cardano’s visibility in creative industries worldwide.