AI-CArdano Powered Reputation System for Plastiks

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Andre Vanyi-Robin

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

Entity (Incorporated)

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

6

[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)

Develop a concept and MVP for an AI-powered, Cardano-based reputation system for Plastiks, featuring smart contract-driven document verification and transparent approval processes.

[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

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

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

By keeping the code under control, Plastiks aims to prevent malicious usage and other unintended consequences that could arise if it were to fall into the wrong hands.

[METADATA] Horizons

AI

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

About Plastiks:

Plastic waste in the environment is a 350 million ton per year problem and downstream collection systems and recycling infrastructure needs to be improved and, in many countries, built out. 

Plastiks.io provides is a plastic waste recovery tracking platform that includes (currently the solution is built & working on the CELO blockchain):

·   Verifies the recovery and recycling of plastic from the environment.

·    Traces plastic waste from recovery to recycling.

· Converts the waste recovery data into PLASTIC CREDITs that ensure transparency.

· Offers companies and individuals the opportunity to sponsor plastic waste recovery.

Plastiks certifies Plastic Recovery Entities in 20 locations around the world (Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Greece, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand.

), enabling them to issue PLASTIC CREDITs on the platform.

These entities recover and/or prevent plastic from reaching the environment. Once the plastic is recovered, they sell it to recyclers for its reintroduction in the industry or they use different solutions to give it a second life.

Mission and Objectives

Plastiks’ mission is to include plastic recovery in every economic transaction taking place during everyday life and business.

 For more info please refer to our website https://www.plastiks.io/

Our solution aims to conceptualize and prototype a novel, AI-enhanced reputation measurement system for plastic waste recovery entities on the Cardano blockchain. This early-stage concept will explore:

 

1. Blockchain-based document upload system:

• Conceptualize smart contracts for secure storage of waste management documentation
• Design a user-friendly interface for document submission

 

1. AI-powered verification concept:

• Explore machine learning models for automated document authenticity checks
• Design a system for continuous learning from expert-led verifications

 

1. Smart contract-driven approval process:

• Conceptualize a transparent, on-chain record of verification steps
• Design a flagging system for issues and improvement recommendations

 

1. Integration with Plastic Credit NFTs:

• Explore linking the verification process to NFT minting
• Conceptualize a reputation score tied to each entity's NFTs

 

This concept uniquely combines AI and blockchain technology to address trust issues in environmental initiatives. It will benefit the Cardano ecosystem by demonstrating a novel use case that tackles a critical global challenge while showcasing the platform's potential for innovation in supply chain transparency.

 

Our MVP will include:

• A basic smart contract for document storage
• A simple AI model prototype for document classification
• A mock-up of the user interface for document submission and verification

 

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

Our project will have significant positive impact on the Cardano community:

 

1. Innovation Showcase: By combining AI and blockchain for environmental purposes, we'll demonstrate Cardano's versatility in addressing complex global issue

 

1. Increased Adoption: This concept could attract environmentally-focused projects and users to the Cardano ecosyste

 

1. Real-world Utility: Our project will show how Cardano can be applied to enhance trust and transparency in supply chains and environmental initiative

 

1. Community Engagement: We'll involve the Cardano community in our design process, fostering ecosystem growt

 

1. Cross-disciplinary Appeal: This project could attract AI researchers and environmental scientists to explore Cardano's potentia

 

To measure impact, we will track:

• Community engagement in our design process (forum participation, feedback sessions)
• Interest from environmental organizations and potential partners
• Cardano developer community feedback on our smart contract concepts

 

We will share our progress through monthly concept development updates on the Cardano forum, open design sessions, and a final MVP demonstration.

[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 brings together expertise in blockchain concept development, AI research, and environmental science:

 

1. Blockchain Concept Developer: Experience in designing blockchain solutions for supply chain managemen
2. AI Research Scientist: Background in developing machine learning models for document analysi
3. Environmental Consultant: Expertise in plastic waste management processes and regulation
4. UX Designer: Skilled in creating user-friendly interfaces for blockchain application

 

To ensure trust and accountability:

• We will use a multi-signature wallet for fund management.
• Regular progress reports will be published on our GitHub repository.
• All concept designs and prototypes will be open for community review.

 

To validate our approach:

1. We'll create low-fidelity prototypes within the first month to test core concept
2. We'll engage with 3-5 plastic recovery entities for initial feedback on the concep
3. We'll conduct regular community feedback sessions to refine our idea
4. We'll perform proof-of-concept tests for key components (e.g., basic AI model, simple smart contract

 

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

 

Milestone 1: Concept Initiation and Research

- Comprehensive research on existing blockchain-based reputation systems

- Stakeholder interviews with plastic recovery entities and Plastiks team

- Initial concept sketches for the AI-enhanced verification process

 

Milestone output(s):

- Research report

- Interview summaries

- Concept sketches

 

Acceptance criteria:

- Research report approved by project team

- At least 5 stakeholder interviews conducted

- Initial concept receives positive feedback from Plastiks team

 

Milestone 2: System Design and Low-fidelity Prototyping

• Detailed system architecture design
• Low-fidelity prototypes of user interfaces
• Basic smart contract pseudocode for document storage

 

Milestone output(s):

• System architecture diagram
• UI wireframes
• Smart contract pseudocode

 

Acceptance criteria:

• Architecture design review completed
• UI wireframes tested with at least 3 potential users
• Smart contract pseudocode reviewed by Cardano developer community

 

Milestone 3: AI Model Concept and Basic Implementation

• Design of AI model for document verification
• Implementation of a basic AI prototype for proof-of-concept
• Integration concept for AI model with blockchain system

 

Milestone output(s):

• AI model design document
• Basic AI prototype
• AI-blockchain integration concept paper

 

Acceptance criteria:

• AI model design approved by project team
• Basic AI prototype achieves 60% accuracy on test dataset
• Integration concept receives positive feedback from tech advisors

Final Milestone: MVP Development and Presentation

• Development of a minimum viable product (MVP)
• Comprehensive documentation of the concept and MVP
• Final project report and demonstration video

 

Milestone output(s):

• Functional MVP
• Project documentation
• Demo video showcasing the concept and MVP

 

Acceptance criteria:

• MVP successfully demonstrates key features
• Documentation approved by Plastiks team
• Demo video effectively communicates the project's potential impact

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

We will use the Plastiks team to work on this project because the key team members have been working together for the last three years.

1. Daniel Garcia Perez - Blockchain Concept Developer

 

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danigarciaperez/

 

  Responsible for overall system architecture and smart contract design.

 

2. Raúl Vila, Sr. Developer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulvila/

   Will develop the AI model concept and basic prototype.

 

3. Delfi Achinelly - Environmental Consultant

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/delfina-achinelly-286319125/

 

  Will provide domain expertise and ensure alignment with industry needs.

 

4. Laura Amador - UX Designer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramadorg/

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

 

Total Budget: 99,000 ADA

 

1. Personnel Costs (74,000 ADA)

  - Blockchain Concept Developer: 24,000 ADA

  - AI Research Scientist: 20,000 ADA

  - Environmental Consultant: 15,000 ADA

  - UX Designer: 15,000 ADA

 

2. Research and Development (15,000 ADA)

  - Stakeholder interviews and research: 5,000 ADA

  - AI model prototyping: 5,000 ADA

  - Smart contract concept development: 5,000 ADA

 

3. MVP Development (5,000 ADA)

  - Basic infrastructure setup: 2,000 ADA

  - Integration of components: 3,000 ADA

 

4. Community Engagement and Reporting (3,000 ADA)

  - Community workshops and feedback sessions: 1,500 ADA

  - Final report and video production: 1,500 ADA

 

5. Contingency (2,000 ADA)

  - Reserved for unforeseen expenses or scope adjustments

 

All costs are estimated based on market rates for conceptual blockchain projects and the specific expertise required for this innovative initiative.

 

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

This project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem:

 

1. Innovation Catalyst: By exploring the integration of AI and blockchain for environmental purposes, we're opening new avenues for Cardano's application in critical global issue

 

1. Ecosystem Growth: The project will attract AI researchers and environmental scientists to the Cardano ecosystem, potentially leading to more cross-disciplinary project

 

1. Real-world Impact Potential: While still at the concept stage, this project lays the groundwork for a solution that could significantly enhance trust in environmental initiatives, showcasing Cardano's real-world utilit

 

1. Community Engagement: Our open design process and community feedback sessions will foster active participation in the Cardano ecosyste

 

1. Knowledge Generation: The research and concept development will produce valuable insights into combining AI and blockchain on Cardano, benefiting future project

 

1. Cost Efficiency: Our budget is optimized for concept development and early prototypin

 

1. Scalability: The concepts developed in this project could be adapted for other supply chain and verification use cases, multiplying the long-term value of this investmen

 

In essence, this 99,000 ADA investment has the potential to significantly expand Cardano's application in AI-enhanced blockchain solutions for environmental and supply chain challenges, providing value far beyond the immediate project scope.