Anti-Counterfeiting System Integrating with Cardano Blockchain

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Mr. Ngo Xuan Duc

[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

Ngo Xuan Duc - Co-founder & Product Director

Nguyen Minh Thang - CTO

Nguyen Thi Lieu - Market Specialist in anti-counterfeiting and traceabilit

(All have extensive experience in IT and product market.)

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

11

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

Yes

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

Product authentication information and history are stored on-chain.

[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?

No

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

We will release the smart contracts as open source under the Apache 2.0 license, but the offchain code will remain proprietary.

[METADATA] Horizons

Business Services

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Our Current Solution

Our current product authentication solution employs centralised MySQL

What This Project Will Do

• This project will develop a blockchain-based system on Cardano to authenticate and trace authentication history, ensuring reliability and immutability.

How the Project Will Be Implemented and Features

• Blockchain Integration: Utilize Cardano's blockchain to record and verify product information.
• Unique QR Codes: Each product will have a unique QR code that consumers can scan to verify authenticity and trace the product's origin.

Reasons for This Approach

• Security: Blockchain technology provides a decentralized, tamper-proof ledger, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Transparency: Real-time traceability enhances transparency in supply chains, building consumer trust.
• Scalability: Cardano's robust and scalable infrastructure supports large-scale data management and transactions.

Target Customers, Market Size, and Potential Revenue

• Target Customers: Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
• Market Size: The global anti-counterfeiting packaging market size was valued at USD 140.27 billion in 2022 and is estimated to hit around USD 472.08 billion by 2032. ( https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anti-counterfeit-packaging-market-size-151500548.html# )
• Potential Revenue: By capturing a portion of this market, the project could generate substantial revenue, benefiting both the company and the Cardano ecosystem.

現在のソリューション

現在の製品認証ソリューションは、中央集権型のMySQLを使用しています。

このプロジェクトで行うこと

このプロジェクトでは、Cardano上にブロックチェーンベースのシステムを開発し、製品の認証と認証履歴を追跡し、信頼性と不変性を確保します。

プロジェクトの実施方法と機能

• ブロックチェーン統合：Cardanoのブロックチェーンを利用して、製品情報を記録および検証します。
• ユニークなQRコード：各製品にはユニークなQRコードが付与され、消費者がそれをスキャンすることで、真正性を確認し、製品の出所を追跡できます。

このアプローチを採用する理由

• セキュリティ：ブロックチェーン技術は分散型で改ざん不可能な台帳を提供し、データの整合性とセキュリティを確保します。
• 透明性：リアルタイムの追跡により、サプライチェーンの透明性が向上し、消費者の信頼を築きます。
• スケーラビリティ：Cardanoの堅牢で拡張可能なインフラストラクチャは、大規模なデータ管理とトランザクションをサポートします。

ターゲット顧客、市場規模、収益の可能性

• ターゲット顧客：製造業者、流通業者、小売業者、消費者。
• 市場規模：世界の偽造防止包装市場の規模は、2022年に1,402.7億ドルと評価され、2032年までに4,720.8億ドルに達すると見込まれています。（ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anti-counterfeit-packaging-market-size-151500548.html# ）
• 収益の可能性：この市場の一部を獲得することで、プロジェクトは多大な収益を生み出し、企業およびCardanoエコシステムに利益をもたらすことができます。

Nuestra Solución Actual

Nuestra solución actual de autenticación de productos emplea una base de datos centralizada en MySQL.

Lo Que Hará Este Proyecto

Este proyecto desarrollará un sistema basado en blockchain en Cardano para autenticar y rastrear el historial de autenticación, garantizando fiabilidad e inmutabilidad.

Cómo Se Implementará el Proyecto y Sus Características

• Integración de Blockchain: Utilizar la blockchain de Cardano para registrar y verificar la información del producto.
• Códigos QR Únicos: Cada producto tendrá un código QR único que los consumidores podrán escanear para verificar su autenticidad y rastrear el origen del producto.

Razones para Esta Aproximación

• Seguridad: La tecnología blockchain proporciona un libro mayor descentralizado e inmutable, garantizando la integridad y seguridad de los datos.
• Transparencia: La trazabilidad en tiempo real mejora la transparencia en las cadenas de suministro, aumentando la confianza del consumidor.
• Escalabilidad: La infraestructura robusta y escalable de Cardano admite la gestión de datos y transacciones a gran escala.

Clientes Objetivo, Tamaño del Mercado y Potencial de Ingresos

• Clientes Objetivo: Fabricantes, distribuidores, minoristas y consumidores.
• Tamaño del Mercado: El tamaño del mercado global de empaques contra la falsificación se valoró en USD 140.27 mil millones en 2022 y se estima que alcanzará alrededor de USD 472.08 mil millones para 2032. ( https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anti-counterfeit-packaging-market-size-151500548.html# )
• Potencial de Ingresos: Capturando una porción de este mercado, el proyecto podría generar ingresos sustanciales, beneficiando tanto a la empresa como al ecosistema de Cardano.

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

Value to the Cardano Community

- Increased Adoption: Our project will showcase the practical benefits of Cardano's blockchain technology in addressing real-world problems like counterfeiting and supply chain transparency. This will encourage more businesses to adopt Cardano's technology, driving broader acceptance and integration.

- Community Growth: As businesses and consumers engage with our solution, the Cardano ecosystem will grow, attracting developers, investors, and new projects. This will create a more vibrant and dynamic community.

- Innovation Showcase: Our project will serve as a case study in innovative blockchain applications, potentially inspiring other developers and entrepreneurs to explore and create new solutions on the Cardano platform.

- After Vietnam, we can cooperate with international partner to roll out in other country complying with local regulation

Measuring Impact

- Quantitative Metrics:

+ Number of Products Tracked: We will measure the number of products using our blockchain-based system for authentication and traceability.

+ Reduction in Counterfeit Incidents: Monitoring the decrease in reported counterfeit cases before and after implementing our solution.

+ Adoption Rate: Measuring the number of businesses and industries that adopt our solution.

+ User Engagement: Tracking the number of users actively interacting with our platform, including the number of scans of QR codes.

- Qualitative Metrics:

+ User Feedback: Collecting feedback from businesses and consumers using our solution to assess satisfaction and areas for improvement.

+ Case Studies: Documenting success stories and real-world applications of our system to highlight the benefits and impact on various stakeholders.

+ Industry Recognition: Tracking mentions and recognition of our project in industry publications, conferences, and forums.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities

- Open Reports: We will publish regular progress reports, case studies, and impact assessments on our website and through Cardano community channels. These reports will detail our achievements, challenges, and learnings.

- Collaboration with Other Cardano Projects: Partnering with other projects within the Cardano ecosystem to integrate and leverage our solution, creating synergies and expanding use cases.

- Community Updates: Regular updates and announcements on Cardano forums, social media, and newsletters to keep the community informed about our progress and opportunities for engagement.

Cardanoコミュニティへの価値

• 採用の促進: 私たちのプロジェクトは、Cardanoのブロックチェーン技術が偽造防止やサプライチェーンの透明性など、現実の課題にどのように対応できるかを実証します。これにより、より多くの企業がCardano技術を採用し、幅広い受け入れと統合を促進します。
• コミュニティの成長: 企業や消費者が私たちのソリューションと関わることで、Cardanoエコシステムは成長し、開発者、投資家、新しいプロジェクトを引き付けます。これにより、より活気に満ちたダイナミックなコミュニティが生まれます。
• イノベーションのショーケース: 私たちのプロジェクトは、革新的なブロックチェーンアプリケーションの事例となり、他の開発者や起業家がCardanoプラットフォーム上で新しいソリューションを探求し、創造することを促すかもしれません。
• ベトナムの後、国際的なパートナーと協力し、現地の規制に準拠した上で他国への展開を進めることが可能です。

影響の測定

• 定量的指標:
• 追跡された製品数: 私たちのブロックチェーンベースの認証・追跡システムを使用している製品の数を測定します。
• 偽造事件の減少: ソリューション導入前後で報告された偽造事件の減少を監視します。
• 採用率: 私たちのソリューションを採用する企業や業界の数を測定します。
• ユーザーエンゲージメント: QRコードのスキャン数を含む、プラットフォームと積極的に関わるユーザー数を追跡します。
• 定性的指標:
• ユーザーフィードバック: 私たちのソリューションを利用する企業や消費者からのフィードバックを収集し、満足度や改善点を評価します。
• ケーススタディ: 私たちのシステムの成功事例や実際の活用事例を文書化し、さまざまな利害関係者に対するメリットと影響を強調します。
• 業界の認知度: 業界の出版物、会議、フォーラムでのプロジェクトの言及や認識を追跡します。

成果と機会の共有

• オープンレポート: 定期的な進捗報告、ケーススタディ、影響評価をウェブサイトおよびCardanoコミュニティのチャネルを通じて公開します。これらのレポートでは、成果、課題、学びを詳述します。
• 他のCardanoプロジェクトとの協力: Cardanoエコシステム内の他のプロジェクトと連携し、私たちのソリューションを統合して活用し、シナジーを生み出し、ユースケースを拡大します。
• コミュニティの更新: Cardanoフォーラム、ソーシャルメディア、ニュースレターで定期的に進捗状況やエンゲージメントの機会を発表し、コミュニティに最新情報を提供します。

Valor para la Comunidad de Cardano

• Aumento de la Adopción: Nuestro proyecto mostrará los beneficios prácticos de la tecnología blockchain de Cardano para resolver problemas reales como la falsificación y la transparencia en la cadena de suministro. Esto alentará a más empresas a adoptar la tecnología de Cardano, impulsando una mayor aceptación e integración.
• Crecimiento de la Comunidad: A medida que las empresas y los consumidores se involucren con nuestra solución, el ecosistema de Cardano crecerá, atrayendo desarrolladores, inversores y nuevos proyectos. Esto creará una comunidad más vibrante y dinámica.
• Innovación como Ejemplo: Nuestro proyecto servirá como un estudio de caso en aplicaciones innovadoras de blockchain, lo que podría inspirar a otros desarrolladores y emprendedores a explorar y crear nuevas soluciones en la plataforma Cardano.
• Después de Vietnam, podemos cooperar con socios internacionales para desplegar el proyecto en otros países, cumpliendo con las regulaciones locales.

Medición del Impacto

• Métricas Cuantitativas:
• Número de Productos Rastreables: Mediremos la cantidad de productos que utilicen nuestro sistema basado en blockchain para la autenticación y trazabilidad.
• Reducción de Incidentes de Falsificación: Monitoreo de la disminución en los casos reportados de falsificación antes y después de implementar nuestra solución.
• Tasa de Adopción: Medición del número de empresas e industrias que adoptan nuestra solución.
• Interacción del Usuario: Seguimiento del número de usuarios que interactúan activamente con nuestra plataforma, incluyendo la cantidad de escaneos de códigos QR.
• Métricas Cualitativas:
• Retroalimentación del Usuario: Recolección de comentarios de empresas y consumidores que usan nuestra solución para evaluar satisfacción y áreas de mejora.
• Estudios de Caso: Documentación de casos de éxito y aplicaciones reales de nuestro sistema para resaltar los beneficios e impactos en varios actores.
• Reconocimiento en la Industria: Seguimiento de menciones y reconocimientos de nuestro proyecto en publicaciones, conferencias y foros de la industria.

Compartir Resultados y Oportunidades

• Informes Abiertos: Publicaremos informes de progreso regulares, estudios de caso y evaluaciones de impacto en nuestro sitio web y a través de los canales de la comunidad de Cardano. Estos informes detallarán nuestros logros, desafíos y aprendizajes.
• Colaboración con Otros Proyectos de Cardano: Nos asociaremos con otros proyectos dentro del ecosistema de Cardano para integrar y aprovechar nuestra solución, creando sinergias y ampliando los casos de uso.
• Actualizaciones a la Comunidad: Actualizaciones y anuncios regulares en foros de Cardano, redes sociales y boletines para mantener a la comunidad informada sobre nuestro progreso y oportunidades de participación.

[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 are currently serving 25,000+ business clients out of which, over 3,000+clients are using anti-counterfeiting and traceability solutions with QR stamp. If we can get the blockchain base solution to reasonably cheap, these customers will upgrade to blockchain based solution seemlessly.

To date, we have issued over 5 billion product QR code, with over 1 million users scan product codes using our iCheck app to verify product authenticity.

For legal advisory services, leveraging technology allows us to support 8,309 clients with fewer than 10 consultants. Additionally, our team of 70 sales and consultants staff are always ready to expand our customer base.

About iCheck:

• iCheck's Solution: https://youtu.be/74aCD7Of4Ak?si=OK-GU789xJcUWOTL
• Anti-counterfeiting solution:

+ Website: https://icheck.com.vn/qr-code-giai-phap-2/

+ Video: https://youtu.be/K5bGSeh12bE?si=haENHOSfvtFJIBWn

- Traceability solution:

+ Website: https://icheck.com.vn/giai-phap-truy-xuat-nguon-goc/

+ Video: https://youtu.be/5wnPj2AdDjk?si=z-GdcEEcGVrn_vmf

- iCheck Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@icheckchannel7171/featured

Awards and Recognition

- Sao Khuê 2022: Top 10 Sao Khuê 2022 – A prestigious award recognizing the 10 best products and services in the Vietnamese software and IT services industry.

+ Post: https://giaithuongsaokhue.vn/2022/05/18/giai-thuong-sao-khue-2022-icheck-chien-thang-hang-muc-danh-gia-nhat

+ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-eppK9hFf4&list=PLAWQcwcuzHGpVh5qKdT3BuJIxmITDIMHj&index=4

- VINASA 2021: Recognized as one of the Top 10 Enterprises Providing Solutions by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA).

+ Post: https://top10ict.com/2021/10/26/hanh-trinh-icheck-tu-con-so-0-den-viec-bat-tay-voi-hon-20-000-doanh-nghiep-tren-ca-nuoc/

- Best Solution Awards 2021: Awarded for our outstanding solutions in anti-counterfeiting and traceability.

+ Post: https://vecom.vn/le-trao-giai-thuong-best-solution-awards-2021

+ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=3Sv9WbfhHfU

Public Relations

- iCheck partners with ST25 rice brand (World's best rice award) to combat counterfeiting: https://www.24h.com.vn/doanh-nghiep/dap-tra-hang-gia-gao-ong-cua-chinh-hang-gan-5-trieu-tem-chong-gia-icheck-c849a1466900.html

- iCheck’s solutions featured on VTV - the national television network for anti-counterfeiting solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEQqc-gEBZ0

- iCheck’s anti-counterfeiting technology is widely covered in the media: https://tuoitre.vn/tem-chong-gia-qr-code-icheck-bao-ve-tri-tue-viet-20180614104653596.htm

- iCheck collaborates with Lục Yên district businesses to implement agricultural product traceability: https://truyxuatnguongoc.yenbai.gov.vn/post/icheck-dong-hanh-cung-doanh-nghiep-huyen-luc-yen-trien-khai-truy-xuat-nguon-goc-nong-san

- iCheck supports traceability of lychee exported to Europe: https://cafebiz.vn/icheck-ho-tro-truy-xuat-nguon-goc-vai-thieu-xuat-khau-sang-chau-au-20210629110951174.chn

- iCheck accompanies Vietnamese agricultural products in traceability Phúc Trạch grapefruit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkQXnGBu11M

- Collaboration with Sói Biển for product traceability: https://tienphong.vn/xay-dung-niem-tin-cho-thuc-pham-sach-bang-cong-nghe-truy-xuat-nguon-goc-post1328618.tpo

- iCheck pioneers the development of a Barcode & QR Code application ecosystem: https://cafef.vn/icheck-tien-phong-xay-dung-he-sinh-thai-ung-dung-barcode-qr-code-20220823141708797.chn

- iCheck provides solutions to optimize management and business capabilities for enterprises: https://baodautu.vn/icheck-cung-cap-giai-phap-toi-uu-nang-luc-quan-ly-va-kinh-doanh-cho-doanh-nghiep-d129629.html

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

Milestone 1: Preparation and Design for Migrating Current Platform to Blockchain

Duration: 2 month

Description:

Focus on preparing and designing the plan to migrate the current system from MySQL to the Cardano blockchain platform. This includes defining system requirements, and creating a detailed migration plan.

Outputs:

- Requirements Documentation: Define the functional and non-functional requirements of the new system.

- System Design: Design the architecture of the new system on the blockchain platform.

- Project Plan: Develop a detailed project plan for the migration, including implementation steps and timeline.

Acceptance Criteria:

- Requirements and design are approved by stakeholders.

- Technical documentation is complete and clear.

- Project plan is accepted by stakeholders.

Milestone 2: Migration of Current System to Blockchain Platform

Duration: 4 months

Description:

Execute the migration of the system from MySQL to the Cardano blockchain, ensuring data is accurately transferred and the system operates stably on the new platform.

Outputs:

- Data Migration: Successfully transfer transaction data from MySQL to onchain while maintaining MySQL as the indexer layer

- Blockchain System: Fully operational system on the blockchain platform.

- User Guides: Provide usage guides and training documentation for users and administrators.

Acceptance Criteria:

- Data is successfully migrated without errors.

- The new system operates stably and meets functional requirements.

- Users and administrators are fully trained and can use the new system effectively.

Milestone 3: Pilot Deployment, On-chain Cost Optimization, and Feedback Optimization

Duration: 3 months

Description:

Focus on optimizing on-chain storage costs through batching and integrating with decentralized storage blockchain platforms

Outputs:

- On-chain Cost Optimization: Optimize batching processes to reduce on-chain storage costs.

- Pilot System: Deploy the system in a test environment with a small group of users.

- User Feedback: Collect and analyze user feedback on the new system.

Acceptance Criteria:

- On-chain storage costs are minimized through batching optimization.

- The system operates stably in the test environment.

- User feedback is analyzed, and the system is improved based on this feedback.

Final Milestone (1 month)

Description:

This milestone summarizes the project's activities, outcomes, and insights, providing stakeholders with a transparent overview of its journey and allowing them to assess its success and adherence to objectives.

Outputs:

- A video recording summarizing the process and results of the whole project.

- Publicly available source-code containing all artifacts produced throughout the project.

- Written report describing the development process and any relevant findings.

Acceptance Criteria:

- The video recording provide enough information to asses the end result.

- A reviewer is able to audit the development process ensuring that all required tasks have been completed.

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

Ngo Xuan Duc - Co-founder & Product Director

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngo-xuan-duc-6b0b58108/

Nguyen Minh Thang - CTO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjay-nguyen/

Nguyen Thi Lieu - Market Specialist in anti-counterfeiting and traceability

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieu-nguyen-03b8b939/

(All have extensive experience in IT and product market.)

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

Tech Stack

1. Developer Front-end: ₳ 30,000
2. Developer Back-end: ₳ 80,000
3. Product Owner: ₳ 30,000
4. Designer UX/UI: ₳ 10,000
5. Tester: ₳ 20,000
6. Infrastructure: ₳ 30,000

Tech Stack Subtotal: $200,000

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

Competitive Salaries: The salaries for developers, designers, and testers are based on industry standards to attract high-quality talent. For example, front-end and back-end developers are budgeted at $2,000-$3,000 per month, which is competitive and reasonable.

Milestone-Based Funding: Funds are allocated across five clear milestones, each with specific deliverables. This ensures efficient use of resources and accountability at every stage.

Strategic Focus: Budget prioritizes key areas like development, testing, and product management to maximize impact. The inclusion of Cardano node setup underscores our commitment to the Cardano ecosystem.

Global Relevance: Counterfeit goods account for 3.3% of global trade ($509 billion annually). Our solution addresses this issue, promising significant economic benefits and showcasing Cardano's practical applications.

Community Growth: The project will drive adoption of Cardano, demonstrating its capabilities and attracting new users and developers. Success stories will foster trust and engagement in the community.