CARDANO MARKETPLACE PLATFORM FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

FUNINTEC VENEZUELA

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

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Co-proposers and additional applicants

Our project team consists of highly skilled professionals, each bringing unique expertise and experience to ensure the successful delivery. Below are the details of our team members, their roles, and their relevant professional profiles:

Team Composition:

Project Manager: Wilmer Varón

Role: is the person in charge of directing and managing projects. The project manager is responsible for the definition, planning and execution of a project, for which he/she must coordinate tasks and teams, assuming a leadership role.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilmer-leonardo-var%C3%B3n-63a29666

Responsibilities: Manage costs and budgets. Manage the quality of the project according to the defined performance standards. Ensure that the three constraints (quality, cost and time) faced by all projects are properly managed. Manage deadlines to achieve on-time project completion.

 

Project Lead: Jean Carlos Aguilar

Role: Oversees the entire project, ensuring alignment with goals, managing timelines, and coordinating between different team members.

Expertise: Extensive experience in software development, project management, and blockchain technology.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-carlos-%E2%82%B3guilar-39a278240/

Responsibilities: Architecture design, team coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Marketing: Kirsten Varón

Role: Leads marketing and community outreach efforts to promote the plattform within the Cardano community.

Expertise: Experienced in digital marketing, community engagement, and content creation.

LinkedIn Profile: Kirsten Varón

Responsibilities: Creating marketing strategies, managing social media presence, engaging with the Cardano community.

[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)

Consolidate a platform around Cardano culture, providing access to a friendly virtual space so that people offering products and services can have greater reach, enhancing the adoption and usability

[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.”

Our project depends on the accompaniment, assistance and support provided by the Token MithRandir team. This collaboration is essential for the success of our project, as it provides the necessary support and expertise in tokenization and mining of NFTs. We have established a partnership agreement that guarantees access at all times.

[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 software and documentation developed will be available under an open source license, which will encourage community contributions and transparency. The current business plan is already open source; we will continue to expand it and keep it publicly available.

[METADATA] Horizons

DeFi

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Our proposal is the establishment of an exchange platform in collaboration with payment methods such as Token MithRandir and others based CARDANO. The goal is to implement accessible spaces and practical resources in blockchain technology, specifically focused on Cardano.

 

The solution is centered on the partnership with Funintec and Token MithRandir, two prestigious organizations. This collaboration ensures that our project will have a significant impact by providing opportunities for entrepreneurs in Blockchain and Cardano.

 

Our project will involve a wide range of participants, including students, developers, entrepreneurs and professionals looking to offer their products and services in blockchain technology. The Cardano MarketPlace will offer a wide variety of products and services, allowing participants to acquire experiences, knowledge, DApps and Cardano Solutions.

 

To demonstrate the impact we will track metrics such as the number of visitors, most requested products and services and the level of community engagement.

 

This solution is relevant to Cardano as it contributes to a community of enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, fosters innovation and accelerates the adoption of Cardano in both local and global contexts. It aligns with Cardano's vision of promoting education, accessibility and practical application of blockchain technology for social and economic growth.

 

Our approach:

We propose to establish a platform for the exchange of products and services, leveraging the growing community of digital nomads. This initiative is more than establishing a new location; it is a strategic move to integrate the Cardano community within a vibrant, tech-savvy and globally connected audience.

 

Engagement and impact:

Market Place Venezuela will focus on:

 

● Community and Collaboration: it will be a hub where community enthusiasts will come together to promote their proposals and ideas, students, entrepreneurs, artists, technologies and more.

 

● Products and Services: exchange of a wide variety of products and services in one place, providing comfort and convenience to consumers.

 

Unique Aspects and Benefits:

 

Strategic Location: Venezuela is located in the north of South America with direct connection to countries in Central America and the Caribbean, which have great potential in the adoption and usability of cryptocurrencies.

 

Community-centric approach: The platform will be driven by and for the community, managing products and services and tailored to the specific needs of the community

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

The establishment of a Cardano Venezuela Market Place platform marks a significant step in the region, as it establishes a starting point for the growth of the Cardano community from the technical and academic training base to the practical. This increased participation will lead to the creation of innovative projects, increased usage and transactions in a reasonable timeframe, further establishing Cardano as a leading blockchain platform.

 

Enhanced community and global connectivity: Venezuela's location in the region is ideal as a meeting point for technology enthusiasts, making Centro Cardano Academic Venezuela a vital hub for international networking. It will act as a melting pot of ideas and collaborations, offering diverse perspectives that enrich the global Cardano community. This strategic location ensures a continuous exchange of innovative projects and thoughts, boosting the Cardano ecosystem on a regional and global scale.

 

Fostering education and professional growth: the proposed solution directly addresses the challenge of limited accessibility to blockchain education and practical resources within the Cardano ecosystem.

 

Empowering the community through the inclusive space: the project will attract and engage a wide range of people, including students, developers, entrepreneurs and professionals, to join and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem.

 

Showcasing practical applications of Blockchain: The establishment of a dedicated blockchain lab and the availability of quality educational resources will foster innovation within the Cardano ecosystem.

 

Scalable and Replicable Success: Inspired by the success of the jpgstore.com platform, it will also follow an open source model, making it a scalable and replicable framework for future global expansion. This approach will facilitate the creation of a network of spaces that will add unique value to the global decentralized Cardano community.

 

Measure and share impact: The cornerstone will be a commitment to transparency and accountability. We will actively track and share key metrics such as visitor numbers and community engagement. This data will provide insights into the platform's impact and guide its continued evolution to meet community needs.

 

Vision of a global network: Marketplace Cardano Venezuela is more than an application; It is part of a broader vision to establish a global network that embodies Cardano's principles of accessibility, collaboration and innovation. This expansion marks a significant step in fostering a strong and interconnected global Cardano community.

[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 ability to execute this project with high confidence and accountability is backed by our experience, detailed strategic planning and the strength of our local team in Venezuela.

 

Proven track record:

 

Establishing online platforms for the exchange of products and services provide a solid foundation for this project. Our experience in overcoming the challenges of creating an online platform in the community has provided us with valuable spaces and a replicable plan, which we will adapt to the unique technological landscape of the Cardano Community.

 

Local team and network: Our FUNINTEC Venezuela team is made up of people deeply rooted in the local blockchain and digital nomad communities. Their knowledge of the unique dynamics of Venezuela, the region and existing networks is crucial to finding a suitable location and ensuring that the center responds to local needs while remaining cost-effective.

 

Strategic Use of Resources: We have carefully planned our budget to align with Bali's operating costs, ensuring that each ADA is used efficiently to establish a vibrant and impactful center. This includes investments in physical space, operating expenses, community events and educational initiatives.

 

Feasibility and Validation: our approach will be validated through:

 

● Periodic evaluations: We will periodically review operational efficiency, community participation and effectiveness of services.

● Feedback Mechanisms: Robust feedback channels will be established to gather input from the community, participants and our local team, allowing us to continually refine our operations.

● Measurable Results: We will track visitor numbers, engagement, and community feedback to measure our impact.

 

Collaborative Approach: Recognizing the vibrant community dynamics of the region, our strategy includes partnerships with local entities, banks, business owners, entrepreneurs and others. This collaborative approach will help in cost management and improve our integration into the local ecosystem.

 

Long-term sustainable operation: Our goal is to make the platform the hub for exchanging products and services, buying and selling in the self-sustaining and community-driven Cardano ecosystem, ensuring its long-term viability and continued contribution to the Cardano ecosystem.

 

Leveraging our proven experience, strategic planning, and the insights of our local team, we are confident in our ability to successfully establish and grow the Cardano Venezuela Marketplace platform, making it a key component of the global Cardano community.

 

Leveraging our proven expertise, strategic planning, and the expertise of our local team, we are confident in our ability to successfully establish and grow Cardano.

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

Our plan for the Cardano Marketplace involves a structured six (6) months approach, broken into four key milestones with specific goals and deliverables. This project, with a revised budget of 150000 ADA, will follow a transparent and community-engaged process, including regular video updates and event documentation.

 

Milestone 1: Initial development architecture configuration (Month 1, 28000 ADA)

A: Milestone results

- Server installation: set up the fundamental architecture of the Framework and the Database handler

- Initial configuration of the platform environments:

 Production Environment

 Development Environment

 Quality Environment

- Initial configuration of the Database environment:

 DB Server

B: Acceptance criteria

- Robustness of the environment: the architecture must be robust, scalable and fully compatible with the Framework and the Database, demonstrating preliminary integration.

- Functionality of the environments: the startup interface, administration panel and user area must be operational, with basic functions implemented and demonstrable.

 

C: Evidence of milestone fulfillment

- Architecture diagrams and documentation: updated documentation on GitHub detailing architecture, configuration instructions and network diagrams.

- Screenshots and configuration commits: screenshots of the dashboard and user area, along with corresponding code commits in the GitHub repository

Milestone 2: Initial Configuration and Development of basic Marketplace functionalities (Months 2 and 3, 36000 ADA)

 

 

 

A: Milestone Results

- Core framework development: establish the fundamental architecture of the Framework, for routing and preliminary configuration for DB integration.

- Development of interface components:

-        Home portal

-        dApps administration panel

-        User Area within the dApp

-        Product submission interface

-        Product gallery

-        Implementation of basic customization and responsiveness: establish a framework that supports customization options and ensures that the interface is responsive on different devices.

B: Acceptance Criteria

- Functionality of the interface: the home page, admin panel and user area must be operational, with basic functionality implemented and demonstrable through a development server.

- Component functionality: the product submission interface, gallery and product customization page must be fully functional, allowing users to interact with these functions seamlessly.

- Customization and responsiveness: the components developed should be easily customizable and display correctly on various screen sizes, demonstrating responsiveness.

C: Evidence of Milestone Completion

- Interface diagrams and documentation: updated documentation on GitHub detailing user and administration interfaces, configuration instructions, and DB integration strategies.

- Demo and test results: video demonstrations of the product submission process, gallery navigation, and configuration page functionality. Include test results verifying responsiveness and customization features.

-      Updated code repository and documentation: documentation should be updated to include detailed descriptions and usage examples of newly developed features. The GitHub repository should be updated with the latest code and commit history reflecting development progress.

Milestone 3: Advanced feature integration, full system testing and initial market implementation (Months 4 and 5, 36000 ADA)

 

A: Milestone Results

- Development of advanced interface components:

- Product Page

- Explore page

- System Integration Highlights:

- Full customization capabilities

- Enhanced responsiveness

- Full integration with application router

- Full DB support

- Readiness for web3 implementation

 

B: Acceptance criteria

- Integrity of components: item and browse pages must be fully functional, providing detailed views and a robust search mechanism for users to easily navigate and discover products and services.

- System robustness and scalability: the entire system must demonstrate stability, scalability and efficient load handling, especially when interfacing with the DB and implementing the wallet connection.

 

C: Evidence of milestone achievement

- Live demos and interface tutorials: provide live demo links and detailed video tutorials of the article and browse pages, showing functionality and integration with the rest of the platform.

- Technical documentation and implementation guides: complete documentation updated to reflect all system functionality, including customization options and web-based implementation instructions3.

- System test reports: include detailed test reports covering all aspects of system performance, responsiveness and user interaction, emphasizing wallet integration.

Final Milestone: Community Engagement, Final Improvements and Preparation for Official Launch (Month 6, 40000 ADA)

 

A: Milestone Outcomes

- Testing and community engagement: release a beta version of the marketplace for community testing, collect feedback to identify issues, and collect suggestions for enhancements.

o Final system enhancements: implement final enhancements and optimizations based on community feedback from the beta testing phase. This includes refining UI/UX, improving security measures, and ensuring seamless integration of all features.

o Comprehensive documentation and resource development: develop extensive user guides, FAQs and developer documentation to ensure easy onboarding and support for new users and developers.

- Official Marketplace Launch: Conduct the official launch of the Marketplace, marked by a public announcement and promotional activities to attract a broad audience.

 

B: Acceptance criteria

- Successful Beta Launch: The marketplace must be successfully launched in a beta phase with active community participation. Key functionalities must be tested by real users under various conditions.

o Implementation of enhancements: all planned enhancements and optimizations are effectively implemented, improving the performance, usability and security of the system.

o Completeness and accessibility of documentation: all documentation should be complete, easy to understand and accessible, and provide clear guidance for both users and developers.

o Active community contributions: there should be an initial set of products contributed by the community within the first month of release, indicating active participation and expansion of the market ecosystem.

 

C: Evidence of Milestone Completion

- Beta Feedback Report: compile and share a comprehensive report detailing community feedback, issues encountered, and suggestions for improvement.

o System upgrade report: detailed report showing improvements made to the system, including before and after comparisons to demonstrate improvements.

o Documentation links: links to all updated documentation hosted online, ensuring that it is easily accessible and navigable.

- Testimonials and user feedback: showcase community input with links to their live implementations. Include user testimonials about their experience contributing to and expanding the market.

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

Team Composition:

Project Manager: Wilmer Varón

Role: is the person in charge of directing and managing projects. The project manager is responsible for the definition, planning and execution of a project, for which he/she must coordinate tasks and teams, assuming a leadership role.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilmer-leonardo-var%C3%B3n-63a29666

Responsibilities: Manage costs and budgets. Manage the quality of the project according to the defined performance standards. Ensure that the three constraints (quality, cost and time) faced by all projects are properly managed. Manage deadlines to achieve on-time project completion.

 

Project Lead: Jean Carlos Aguilar

Role: Oversees the entire project, ensuring alignment with goals, managing timelines, and coordinating between different team members.

Expertise: Extensive experience in software development, project management, and blockchain technology.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-carlos-%E2%82%B3guilar-39a278240/

Responsibilities: Architecture design, team coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Marketing: Kirsten Varón

Role: Leads marketing and community outreach efforts to promote the platform within the Cardano community.

Expertise: Experienced in digital marketing, community engagement, and content creation.

LinkedIn Profile: Kirsten Anyeli Varón Arencibia

Responsibilities: Creating marketing strategies, managing social media presence, engaging with the Cardano community.

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

With the aim of establishing Marketplace Cardano as a key hub in a prominent digital nomad and Web3 community, we have outlined a budget of 150000 ADA (approximately $ 52,500 USD, subject to market fluctuations). Here's the detailed budget allocation for the project:

 

 

Cost breakdown:

1. Project Management:

- Salary for project management: overseeing project progress, coordination between team members and ensuring milestones are met.

- Technical writing: creating complete documentation for users and developers.

- Community reporting: Prepare and disseminate progress reports to keep the Cardano community informed.

- Cost: 60k ADA

 

2. Development (Web 3):

- Salary for development: creation of core SDK functionalities, integration of blockchain technology and development of frontend components.

- Cost: 30k ADA

 

3. Community Engagement:

- Salary for engagement: managing community interactions, collecting feedback, beta testing, and hosting webinars and workshops.

- Cost: 10k ADA

 

4. DevOps:

- Salary for DevOps services: configure and maintain server infrastructure, ensure continuous integration and delivery, and manage deployments.

- Cost: 10k ADA

 

5. Outsourced frontend development:

- Outsourcing costs: hiring an external agency or freelancers to handle specific frontend tasks not covered by the in-house team.

- Cost: 10k ADA

 

6. Third party services and licenses:

- Database: for database services required by the Framework.

- Software licenses: for any required development tools or services that require licensing.

- Cost: 10k ADA

 

7. Marketing and Advertising:

- Promotional materials: creation of digital content, social media campaigns and promotional events to raise awareness of the platform.

- Cost: 20k ADA

 

Total funding requested: 150k ADA

Note: This budget is strategically designed to maximize the impact and success of the Cardano Merketplace platform, addressing operational, staffing, marketing and technology needs. The budget is subject to market fluctuations and can be adjusted as needed, with a commitment to efficient management of funds.

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

The cost of our 150,000 ADA project for the Cardano Marketplace is carefully planned and represents excellent value for the ecosystem, it is a strategic investment to expand the Cardano ecosystem. We have considered several factors in determining the costs, ensuring that they are reasonable and commensurate with the value delivered.

 

There is an unbeatable balance between our experience, Venezuela's distinctive characteristics as a hotspot for Cardano enthusiasts, and the goal of enhancing Cardano's presence in a rapidly growing Web3 community.

 

Building on past experience:

 

Our success with the Cardano Center in Cape Town has provided us with valuable information for cost-effective operations and resource allocation. This experience ensures that every ADA investment yields substantial results in community engagement, education and innovation.

 

Context-based budgeting: We have conducted extensive research to align our budget with Venezuela's economic landscape, ensuring a sensible use of funds while establishing a world-class center.

 

Strategic resource allocation: Allocating resources to key areas such as personnel, marketing and technological infrastructure is vital to making Cardano Venezuela Academic Center a dynamic and sustainable. This investment in trained personnel and community initiatives will significantly boost Cardano's adoption and engagement in the region.

 

Value for the Cardano community:

 

1. Enhanced ecosystem growth: by providing easy-to-use tools for marketplace creation of proprietary products and services, we encourage more enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and developers to dabble in Cardano, thus expanding the ecosystem and increasing blockchain adoption and visibility.

2. Community empowerment: the project empowers enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, developers and content creators by giving them the tools to innovate and create value within their own communities. This empowerment leads to a more vibrant and diverse ecosystem.

3. Increased transaction volume: as more marketplaces are created and become operational, there will be an increase in the volume of transactions on the Cardano network, which benefits the ecosystem by improving its liquidity and robustness.

 

The budget for the Cardano Marketplace represents a calculated and value-driven investment, designed to maximize impact and foster long-term growth within the Cardano community. This Platform will not only serve the immediate needs of the local and global Cardano enthusiasts but also contribute significantly to the broader adoption and understanding and adoption of blockchain technology.