Cardano Content Creation and Curation Platform

[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)

We will build a platform to curate and promote educational content about Cardano, offering tutorials, videos, and articles. Creators will be rewarded with grants to ensure a flow of fresh, content.

[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 project will be fully open-source. All content, software, and methodologies developed will be freely accessible and modifiable under an open-source license (MIT). We will host the code on a public GitHub repository for anyone to inspect, contribute to, or build upon.

[METADATA] Horizons

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

•To address the lack of accessible content, we will develop an interactive Cardano Content Creation and Curation Platform aimed at providing structured, high-quality educational materials.

The platform will:

•Curate: Aggregate and organize the best tutorials, articles, and videos on Cardano-related topics.

•Incentivize Content Creation: Offer grants and rewards to creators who produce impactful content.

•Deliver a User-Friendly Experience: Provide a searchable and intuitive interface for users at different skill levels.

•Promote Content through Community Engagement: The platform will encourage peer review and community feedback, improving the quality and relevance of content over time.

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

The platform will have a transformative impact on the Cardano community by:

•Onboarding and Education: Simplifying onboarding for new users and increasing accessibility to educational resources.

•Developer Engagement: Encouraging more developers to build on Cardano by providing targeted technical content.

•Fostering Content Creation: Building a vibrant community of content creators who regularly contribute high-quality resources.

Metrics to Measure Success:

Platform visitors and engagement: Measured by the number of users and session duration.

Content volume and quality: Measured by the number of submissions and community feedback.

Developer participation: Monitored through surveys and increased activity in developer forums.

[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 includes professionals with expertise in blockchain technology, educational content development, and platform management. The Lead Developer will ensure smooth platform architecture and maintenance, while the Content Curator will manage partnerships with content creators and oversee content quality.

•The Project Manager has a background in managing large-scale educational projects and will ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, we will hire community managers and content reviewers to support ongoing operations and content curation.

Trust and Accountability:

We will follow best practices in project management and financial accountability. Regular progress updates will be shared with the Cardano community, ensuring transparency. Milestones will be established to track progress, and funds will be managed responsibly.

•Lead Developer: Expertise in blockchain development and platform architecture.

•Content Curator:

A professional with years of experience in educational content curation.

•Project Manager: Background in large-scale educational projects and community-building initiatives.

•Our team will follow strict project management and financial accountability protocols, including regular updates and milestone reports to ensure transparency.

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

(Month 1)

•Platform setup and initial content curation.

•Secure partnerships with 5 content creators.

•Launch the website and marketing campaign.

(Month 2-3)

•First round of content (10 tutorials, 5 articles, 3 videos).

•Grant program begins for content creators.

(Month 4-5)

•Second round of content creation (10 more tutorials, 5 articles, 5 explainer videos).

•Community feedback integration and platform optimization.

•Begin distributing rewards based on content ratings and engagement.

Month 6:

•Final content creation round.

•Platform maintenance setup for ongoing updates.

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

Team Members

Lead Developer: robel nigatu (LinkedIn: [link]), responsible for platform architecture and maintenance.

Content Curator: managing the content curation and partnerships with creators.

Project Manager: ben dom overseeing the overall project, including budgeting and timelines.

Additional hires will include community managers and content reviewers as needed during the project's course.

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

Platform Development: ₳30,000 (platform design, security, hosting)

Incentives for Content Creators: ₳20,000 (grants and rewards)

Marketing and Outreach: ₳10,000 (campaigns and promotional efforts)

Content Review and Curation: ₳15,000 (salaries for content reviewers and curators)

Contingency: ₳5,000 (unexpected expenses)

Auditability

To ensure transparency and enable progress tracking, we will provide:

Roadmap with clear milestones: Detailed timeline showing deliverables such as platform setup, content creation phases, and community engagement reports.

KPIs and success metrics: Number of platform users, content submissions, and engagement metrics.

Community updates: Regular updates shared on social media, GitHub, and dedicated community channels to track progress.

Public audit tools: The platform will feature public reporting on the number of tutorials published, engagement statistics, and funds spent.

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

•The requested ₳80,000 is highly cost-effective for creating a platform that addresses a critical gap in the Cardano ecosystem. By curating content and incentivizing creators, we foster both growth and quality in educational resources. Given that content creation costs typically range from ₳1,000-₳5,000 per piece, the budget provides excellent value in ensuring steady, high-quality output.

•This project proposal is intended to accelerate the Cardano ecosystem’s growth by making educational content more accessible, increasing user engagement, and fostering a self-sustaining community of creators and learners