[BLAB]:CIP68 Asset API Service & SDK Development

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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[BLAB]:CIP68 Asset API Service & SDK Development

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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89800

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

8

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Creating CIP68 assets on Cardano requires deep blockchain knowledge, create smart contract, and manual UTXO management. No professional APIs exist for developers to integrate asset operations.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://cip68.cardano2vn.io
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• https://www.cardano2vn.io/docs/team

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

This project will be open source under the MIT License, promoting maximum adoption and community contribution within the Cardano ecosystem. All source code, documentation, and developer tools will be publicly available on GitHub

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal

Developer Tools

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Mention your open source license and describe your open source license rationale.

We select MIT License because:

• Chosen for maximum developer freedom and commercial adoption.
• Permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution.
• Compatible with enterprise environments and encourages ecosystem growth.
• Minimal restrictions promote widespread Cardano community adoption while maintaining attribution requirements. Widely trusted and understood by developers

How do you make sure your source code is accessible to the public from project start, and people are informed?

GitHub repository public from Day 1 of development. All commits, issues, and documentation visible immediately.

README with clear setup instructions. Open issue tracking for community feedback. No private repositories - complete transparency

How will you provide high quality documentation?

API docs with examples, step-by-step tutorials for beginners, comprehensive SDK guides, video walkthroughs, and real-world integration examples. Documentation-first development - all features documented before release. Community feedback integration. Regular updates with new features. Searchable knowledge base.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

1- Problem Summary:

Cardano developers face significant barriers when implementing CIP68 asset functionality. Current challenges include complex smart contract creation, manual UTXO tracking, inconsistent metadata handling, compose and sign transaction and lack of standardized APIs. This forces developers to spend weeks learning blockchain internals instead of focusing on their applications.

2- Our Solution: Complete CIP68 API Infrastructure:

Core API Service

We're creating a professional REST API service that abstracts all CIP68 complexity into simple HTTP endpoints. Developers can create, manage, and trade CIP68-compliant assets with single API calls instead of writing hundreds of lines of blockchain code.

Key Endpoints:

• POST /api/v1/assets/mint - Create CIP68 asset pairs (reference + user tokens)
• GET /api/v1/assets/{policyId}/{assetName} - Retrieve asset information
• PUT /api/v1/assets/{policyId}/{assetName}/metadata - Update asset metadata
• DELETE /api/v1/assets/{policyId}/{assetName} - Burn assets
• POST /api/v1/assets/batch-mint - Bulk asset creation
• POST /api/v1/collections - Create asset collections

Advanced Features

• Batch Operations System:
• Collection Management:
• JavaScript/TypeScript SDK with full type definitions
• Python SDK for data science applications
• CLI tools for system administrators
• Interactive API documentation portal
• Express.js API with TypeScript
• PostgreSQL for data persistence
• Redis for caching and sessions
• Bull Queue for background processing
• Docker containerization

Key Value Propositions:

• No Smart Contract Knowledge Required - API handles all Plutus complexity
• Zero Infrastructure Setup - Pre-built Cardano node communication
• Professional Server Architecture - Enterprise-grade reliability and scaling
• Instant Integration - Hours instead of months for CIP68 implementation

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This project will bring the following major impacts:

Developer Ecosystem Growth:

Our CIP68 Asset API service will significantly lower the barriers to entry for developers wanting to build on Cardano. Currently, creating asset-based applications requires months of learning Plutus smart contracts, eUTXO models, and complex infrastructure setup. By providing simple REST APIs, we enable traditional web developers to build Cardano applications without blockchain expertise, potentially increasing the developer pool by 10x.

Accelerating Innovation:

With development time reduced from months to hours, developers can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure. This will lead to:

• More experimental projects and proof-of-concepts
• Faster iteration cycles for existing applications
• Higher quality user experiences as developers focus on features
• Increased competition driving innovation in the ecosystem

Business & Enterprise Adoption:

Our enterprise-ready API with 99.9% uptime SLA and comprehensive documentation provides businesses the reliability they need for production applications.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & 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 have a proven track record of delivering complex blockchain projects funded by Project Catalyst, including the CIP68 asset creation platform (Fund12), which is already in production. Our past successes demonstrate our ability to:

• Execute from concept to production while meeting all Catalyst milestone and reporting requirements.
• Deliver functional, community-serving software on time and within budget, with full transparency.
• Manage funds effectively and document progress through regular public updates.

Our portfolio includes:

• [1100118] Dualtarget for ADA-Holders – Staking optimization platform.
• [1100247] Real-time LAMP IoT-Blockchain Prototype – Medical diagnostic integration.
• [1200167] Open Source Dynamic Assets Generator (CIP68) – Foundation for this proposal.

The team combines strong blockchain development expertise (Cardano architecture, eUTXO, CIP68, smart contracts, policy scripts, and infrastructure integration) with robust operations skills (server scaling, blockchain security best practices, production-grade monitoring). The existing CIP68.cardano2vn.io platform provides a proven business logic base, reducing technical risk and enabling a faster, more reliable delivery.

We ensure accountability through milestone-based delivery, open-source development, transparent GitHub repositories, public reporting, community testing, and continuous feedback integration.

We will validate feasibility through a structured, milestone-based plan combined with continuous technical, business, and community feedback loops.

Technical Validation

• Proven core functionality (CIP68 asset creation, policy generation, metadata handling) already in production.
• Automated testing with >90% coverage, third-party security audits, performance benchmarking, and load testing.
• API core validation with 100+ concurrent user tests, batch processing performance checks, and scalability profiling.

Phased Feasibility Validation Plan

• Phase 1: Architecture validation (infrastructure, database schema, CI/CD pipeline, performance baseline).
• Phase 2: API core validation (business logic migration, load/security/integration testing).
• Phase 3: Scalability validation (batch performance, database optimization, latency measurement).
• Phase 4: Integration validation (SDK multi-platform testing, documentation usability testing, community feedback).
• Phase 5: Production validation (SLA monitoring, revenue model testing, adoption metrics, sustainability).

Continuous Monitoring & Metrics

• Technical metrics: API response time, automated performance monitoring, real-time error tracking, database query optimization.
• Business metrics: User activation rates, API usage growth, customer satisfaction surveys, revenue tracking.
• Community engagement: Ongoing developer feedback, feature request prioritization, contribution tracking, educational content effectiveness.

This multi-layered approach ensures that both the technical implementation and market adoption are validated at every stage before full-scale production.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

API Framework Foundation

Milestone Outputs

API Framework Foundation

• Express.js (TypeScript strict mode, path mapping)
• Application structure with middleware, utils, types, routing framework
• Health check endpoints for monitoring and system status

Database Infrastructure

• PostgreSQL setup (schema design, connection pooling, indexes)
• Redis integration (caching, sessions, key patterns)
• Migration framework for versioning and management

Development Environment

• Docker Compose with complete local development stack
• Code quality tools (ESLint, Prettier, testing framework)
• Development workflow with hot reload, debugging, environment isolation

Security Foundation

• Security middleware (Helmet, CORS, input validation)
• Logging & monitoring (Winston logger, structured logging)
• Comprehensive error handling

CI/CD Pipeline

• GitHub Actions (automated testing, security scans)
• Docker production (multi-stage builds, security optimization)
• Deployment readiness (staging environment, production procedures)

Acceptance Criteria

Application Foundation

• Server startup and health checks functional
• zero compilation errors

Database Infrastructure

• PostgreSQL + Redis connections stable
• Connection pooling optimized (2–20 connections)

Development Environment

• Docker Compose functional, hot reload working
• Code quality tools operational

Security Foundation

• Security headers configured, input validation operational
• Monitoring and logging functional

CI/CD Pipeline

• Automated tests passing, Docker builds successful
• Staging deployment functional

Evidence of Completion

• Automated test reports with passing results
• Screenshots or logs of health check endpoints and server startup times
• Database schema and migration files in repository
• Docker Compose and Dockerfile verified through local and staging deployment
• Security scan reports and configuration files
• CI/CD pipeline logs from GitHub Actions showing successful build, test, and deploy

Delivery Month

2

Cost

15500

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

Authentication & Security System

Milestone Outputs

Authentication & Security System

• API Key Management (generation, validation, permissions, usage tracking)
• Redis-based rate limiting with tiered limits (Free: 100/hour, Enterprise: 100K/hour)
• User Management (registration, tiers, subscription tracking, analytics dashboard)

Core CIP68 Endpoints

• POST /api/v1/assets/mint – Create CIP68-compliant assets
• GET /api/v1/assets/{policy}/{asset} – Retrieve asset info
• PUT /api/v1/assets/{policy}/{asset}/metadata – Update metadata
• DELETE /api/v1/assets/{policy}/{asset} – Burn asset

Business Logic Services

• CIP68 Policy Service (policy script generation, asset naming)
• Transaction Builder (UTXO selection, fee calculation, transaction assembly)
• Metadata Validation (CIP68 compliance checking)

Cardano Integration

• Blockfrost integration for blockchain communication
• UTXO management with optimized selection algorithms
• Reliable transaction submission with retry mechanisms

Acceptance Criteria

Authentication System

• API keys secured with cryptographic methods
• Rate limiting enforced per tier
• User management features fully functional

CIP68 API Endpoints

• 100+ successful asset creations on testnet
• All endpoints respond in <500ms
• CIP68 compliance validated

Business Logic

• Policy scripts adhere to CIP68 standards
• Transaction building optimized for efficiency
• Metadata validation comprehensive and accurate

Blockchain Integration

• Blockfrost integration stable (>95% success rate)
• Real-time blockchain synchronization functional
• Error handling with automatic retries operational

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repository with implemented authentication, API endpoints, and services
• API documentation with endpoint definitions and usage examples
• Testnet logs showing 100+ successful CIP68 asset mints
• Performance test results demonstrating <500ms response times
• Policy script files and metadata validation reports
• API call logs showing >95% success rate
• Deployment logs and monitoring dashboards showing stable blockchain sync
• Error handling and retry logs for failed transactions

Delivery Month

3

Cost

16500

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Advanced Operations & Bulk Processing

Milestone Outputs

Batch Operations System

• Job Queue Infrastructure with Bull Queue + Redis, concurrency control
• Batch processing of multiple assets with UTXO optimization
• Real-time progress tracking via WebSocket live feeds
• Smart algorithms for transaction grouping and fee optimization

Real-time Features

• WebSocket system supporting 1000+ concurrent connections
• Advanced webhooks with 99%+ delivery success and retry logic
• Event broadcasting with <1s latency and message ordering
• Integration APIs for third-party apps and notification systems

Acceptance Criteria

**Batch Processing **

• 50+ NFTs processed within 5 minutes
• 5 concurrent batches supported without degradation
• 98%+ success rate per batch

**Real-time Features **

• 1000+ concurrent WebSocket connections supported
• 99%+ webhook delivery success rate
• Event broadcasting latency under 1 second

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repository with source code for batch processing, collection management, and trading modules
• Testnet logs showing batch minting operations
• Monitoring dashboards/screenshots proving <1s event broadcasting latency and 99%+ webhook delivery
• Transaction logs validating optimized UTXO usage and fee minimization

Delivery Month

5

Cost

16300

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Developer Tools & Integration

Milestone Outputs

** Multi-Language SDKs**

• JavaScript/TypeScript SDK: Full API coverage, TS definitions, retry logic, caching
• Python SDK: Async/sync support, Pandas integration, type hints, context managers
• CLI Tool: Interactive commands, configuration profiles, progress bars, cross-platform support

Command Line Interface

• Comprehensive commands for asset operations, batch management, and collections
• Interactive features: asset creation wizard, live monitoring, auto-completion
• Configuration management with multiple profiles and environment isolation

Documentation Portal

• Interactive docs with live API testing, code generation, search functionality
• Tutorial series with progressive learning paths, video walkthroughs, hands-on projects
• Developer resources: integration guides, best practices, troubleshooting

Acceptance Criteria

SDK Quality

• JavaScript, python: 95%+ test coverage, complete type hint coverage
• CLI: Cross-platform support

Documentation Excellence

• 100% API coverage with interactive testing
• 5+ tutorial series with ≥80% completion rate

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repository with source code for sdk
• SDK Demonstration – Multi-platform testing results
• Documentation Portal – Live interactive platform with usage analytics
• Integration Examples – 15+ working examples deployed across frameworks

Delivery Month

6

Cost

20000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Production Deployment & Community Adoption

Milestone Outputs

Production Infrastructure

• High-availability multi-region deployment with auto-scaling (99.9% SLA)
• Advanced monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana and comprehensive alerting
• Security hardening including DDoS protection, vulnerability management, compliance

Business Model Implementation

• Subscription platform with 4-tier pricing (Free → Enterprise), integrated payments
• Customer success operations with multi-channel support and health monitoring
• Revenue operations with billing automation, usage tracking, and financial reporting

Performance Optimization

• Database optimization (partitioning, materialized views, query optimization)
• Application performance enhancements (multi-level caching, batch operations, compression)
• Auto-scaling with intelligent resource management and cost optimization

Acceptance Criteria

Production Infrastructure

• 99.9% uptime (<45 min downtime/month)
• <200ms API response time (P95)
• 1000+ concurrent requests handled
• Zero-downtime deployments

Business Model Validation

• Subscription platform fully operational
• Customers onboarded successfully across tiers

Performance & Scaling

• High API throughput sustained under load
• Large-scale batch asset processing supported

Evidence of Completion

• Production System Validation – Live metrics dashboards showing SLA compliance and uptime
• Business Performance Data – Operational subscription system
• Load testing reports, monitoring dashboards, and system optimization results

Delivery Month

7

Cost

21500

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Based on the budget table provided, here's a comprehensive cost breakdown of the proposed CIP68 NFT API project:

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

💎 Value Proposition for Cardano Ecosystem:

Investment Analysis

The 89,800 ADA investment in the CIP68 NFT API project delivers exceptional value to the Cardano ecosystem through multiple dimensions:

🚀 Direct Economic Value Creation

Transaction Volume Amplification

• Developer Acceleration: Reducing CIP68 development time from months to hours enables 10x more NFT projects
• Fee Generation: Increased Cardano network activity generates substantial transaction fees

Market Expansion

• Barrier Reduction: Professional API attracts traditional developers to Cardano
• Enterprise Adoption: Production-grade infrastructure enables institutional NFT use cases
• Global Reach: Standard REST API makes Cardano accessible to international developers

🛠️ Infrastructure Value (Technical Foundation)

Critical Missing Infrastructure

• Current Gap: Cardano lacks professional NFT creation APIs compared to Ethereum's OpenSea API
• Competitive Parity: Levels playing field with other blockchain ecosystems
• Innovation Catalyst: Enables new application categories previously too complex to build

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes