[Proposal setup] Proposal title
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Cardano Smart Contract Templates Library
[Proposal Summary] Budget Information
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90000
[Proposal Summary] Time
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6
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Original Language
en
[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement
What is the problem you want to solve?
Developers often spend significant time rewriting common smart contract logic for payments, NFTs, DAOs, and DeFi primitives.
[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
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No dependancies
[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
The Smart Contract Templates Library will be released under the Apache 2.0 license. All contract templates, documentation, and examples will be open source and maintained in public GitHub repositories.
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Developer Tools
[Campaign Category] Category Questions
Mention your open source license and describe your open source license rationale.
All templates and code outputs will be released under the Apache 2.0 License, an OSI-approved open-source license. This ensures that anyone in the Cardano ecosystem — from individual developers to startups and enterprises — can freely use, modify, and redistribute the resources without restriction.
How do you make sure your source code is accessible to the public from project start, and people are informed?
Repositories for Plutus and Aiken templates will be public from day one. They will include unit tests, documentation, and example integrations, with contribution guidelines and open issues for collaboration.
How will you provide high quality documentation?
Documentation will include:
- Step-by-step guides for integrating templates into dApps.
- Annotated contract code explaining logic and usage.
- Tutorials and examples for payments, NFTs, DAOs, and DeFi primitives.
Docs will be hosted in repositories and a searchable portal for ease of use.
[Your Project and Solution] Solution
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
Proposed Solution: Cardano Smart Contract Templates Library
Developers building on Cardano often waste effort re-implementing the same smart contract logic. This library solves that by offering standardized, reusable, and audited templates for common use cases.
Core Features
- Payments: escrow, recurring payments, multi-sig.
- NFTs: minting, burning, royalties, marketplaces.
- DAOs: voting, treasury management, proposals.
- DeFi Primitives: token swaps, staking, liquidity pools.
- Plutus & Aiken Support with matching examples and docs.
Benefits
- Reduces repetitive coding and accelerates development.
- Improves security through reusable, peer-reviewed patterns.
- Lowers barriers for new developers.
- Encourages ecosystem-wide best practices.
Deliverables
- A curated library of contracts with docs and tutorials.
- Reference implementations and test suites.
- Example integrations in sample dApps.
- Community-driven contributions and updates.
[Your Project and Solution] Impact
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Impact on the Ecosystem
- Speed: Projects launch faster by using templates instead of rewriting logic.
- Security: Audited contracts reduce risk of bugs and vulnerabilities.
- Accessibility: New developers onboard quicker with ready-made templates.
- Standardization: Shared contract patterns improve interoperability.
- Adoption: Easier development leads to more dApps and utilities on Cardano.
- Community: Open collaboration fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
[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?
Capability & Feasibility
- Technical Capability – Team experienced in Plutus, Aiken, and smart contract audits.
- Organizational Capability – Backed by developers and researchers focused on security and open-source collaboration.
- Feasibility – Builds on existing best practices in smart contract libraries from other ecosystems, adapted for Cardano.
- Risk Mitigation – Continuous audits, versioning, and compatibility updates with network upgrades.
- Sustainability – Community contributions and partnerships with dApp teams to expand the library.
[Milestones] Project Milestones
Milestone Title
Architecture & Template Design
Milestone Outputs
Design Document: Contract Categories and Priorities
- Outline smart contract categories based on functionality, complexity, and business priority.
- Define development priorities to ensure critical contracts are implemented and tested first.
- Include security considerations, expected inputs/outputs, and integration points.
- Document assumptions, limitations, and use cases for clarity.
Repository Setup for Plutus and Aiken Templates
- Organize the repository with folders for contract categories, template types, and sample implementations.
- Include starter templates and example contracts to maintain consistency and speed up development.
- Provide setup instructions, build scripts, and dependencies for easy onboarding.
Contribution Guidelines and Testing Framework
- Specify contribution rules: branch management, code review, commit messages, and documentation standards.
- Implement a testing framework with unit tests, integration tests, and simulation scripts for contract validation.
- Provide instructions for running tests locally and in CI/CD pipelines.
- Establish processes for reporting issues and submitting improvements.
Acceptance Criteria
Project Status and Standards
- Architecture Approved and Repositories Live: The overall project architecture has been reviewed and approved. All Plutus and Aiken repositories are now live, structured, and accessible for development.
- Contribution and Testing Standards in Place: Clear contribution guidelines, branch management policies, and code review standards have been established. A robust testing framework with unit, integration, and simulation tests ensures contract reliability and consistency across the project.
Evidence of Completion
- GitHub Repository Links: All project repositories for Plutus and Aiken templates are accessible via GitHub. Each repo contains structured folders, starter templates, and sample contracts to streamline development.
- Architecture Documentation: Complete architecture documents are available, detailing contract categories, design decisions, priorities, and integration points. These provide a clear reference for contributors and ensure alignment with project goals.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
20000
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Core Template Release (Payments & NFTs)
Milestone Outputs
Payment Contracts
- Escrow: Secure holding of funds until conditions are met.
- Recurring Payments: Automated, scheduled transfers.
- Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig): Transactions requiring approval from multiple parties.
NFT Contracts
- Minting: Creation of new NFTs.
- Burning: Removal of NFTs from circulation.
- Royalties: Automatic royalty distribution on secondary sales.
Documentation and Example Integrations
- Detailed guides, code comments, and example projects illustrate contract usage.
- Sample integrations demonstrate how payment and NFT contracts interact with applications or other contracts.
Acceptance Criteria
- Contract Validation: All smart contracts pass unit tests and compile successfully, ensuring correctness and reliability.
- Example dApps: Sample decentralized applications demonstrate contract integration and real-world usage scenarios.
- Published Documentation: Comprehensive guides and usage instructions are available, helping developers understand, deploy, and interact with the contracts effectively.
Evidence of Completion
- GitHub Repositories: All contract source code for Plutus and Aiken is available on GitHub, organized by category and template.
- Test Results: Unit and integration tests have been executed successfully, validating contract functionality.
- Example Applications: Demonstration dApps showcase real-world integration and usage of the contracts, providing reference implementations for developers.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
25000
Progress
40 %
Milestone Title
Advanced Templates (DAO & DeFi)
Milestone Outputs
DAO Contracts
- Voting: On-chain governance mechanisms for proposals and decision-making.
- Treasury Management: Secure management of DAO funds and automated disbursements.
- DeFi Primitives
- Swaps: Token exchange functionality between different assets.
- Staking: Locking tokens to earn rewards or participate in network governance.
- Liquidity Pools: Enabling decentralized trading and liquidity provision.
Extended Documentation and Integration Guides
- Detailed instructions and examples show how DAO and DeFi contracts integrate with dApps.
- Guides cover deployment, interaction, and best practices for secure and efficient usage.
Acceptance Criteria
- Testnet Validation: All DAO and DeFi templates have been deployed and tested on a public testnet to ensure correct functionality.
- Example Workflows: Sample applications demonstrate end-to-end flows, validating contract interactions and real-world use cases.
- Community-Reviewed Documentation: Guides and integration instructions have been reviewed by community testers to ensure clarity, usability, and accuracy.
Evidence of Completion
- GitHub Templates: All DAO and DeFi contract templates are available on GitHub, organized for easy use and contribution.
- Testnet Deployments: Contracts have been deployed on testnets, validating their functionality and interactions.
- Feedback Reports: Community feedback and testing reports document findings, improvements, and recommendations for future updates.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
20000
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Community Launch & Adoption
Milestone Outputs
- Documentation Portal: A public portal has been launched, providing centralized access to all project guides and resources.
- Tutorials and Integration Examples: Step-by-step tutorials, usage guides, and example integrations help developers understand and implement contracts effectively.
- Pilot Adoption: 3–5 Cardano projects are actively piloting the templates and integrations, validating their practical utility and real-world adoption.
Acceptance Criteria
- Live Documentation Site: The project’s documentation portal is live, fully indexed, and accessible to developers.
- Published Tutorials: Three tutorials have been published, covering key workflows, contract usage, and integration examples.
- Project Adoption: At least three Cardano projects have integrated the templates into their applications, demonstrating practical adoption and utility.
Evidence of Completion
- Documentation Portal: Centralized, live site providing tutorials, guides, and integration examples.
- Pilot Repositories: Sample projects and pilot repos demonstrate real-world contract implementation and usage.
- Community Testimonials: Feedback from early adopters and community testers validates usability, clarity, and practical impact of the templates and documentation.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
10000
Progress
100 %
[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Budget Breakdown
- Architecture & Template Design: $15,000 (1 month)
- Core Template Release (Payments & NFTs): $25,000 (1.5 months)
- Advanced Templates (DAO & DeFi): $30,000 (2 months)
- Community Launch & Adoption: $20,000 (1.5 months)
Total: $90,000 (6 months)
[Final Pitch] Value for Money
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
Value to the Ecosystem
The Cardano Smart Contract Templates Library saves developers time, improves security, and encourages best practices. By offering audited, reusable contracts, it lowers barriers to entry and accelerates the launch of new dApps, strengthening the overall Cardano ecosystem.
[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation
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