Cexplorer: Mini Cardano Explorer for (not only) Local Usage

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

Cexplorer: Mini Cardano Explorer for (not only) Local Usage

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

98000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

6

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated

No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

When dev spin up custom env for testing, they usually begin from the genesis block and often do so without a dependable blockchain explorer to monitor or inspect the network state

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://beta.cexplorer.io/
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• https://x.com/cexplorer_io
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• https://github.com/vellum-labs/

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

Only existing 3rd party sw like: cardano-node, cardano-graphql, cardano-db-sync, ogmios, cardano-api, otherwise no dependencies.

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

Apache

[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.

The Apache 2.0 license is suitable because it allows you to freely use, modify, and distribute the code — even in commercial projects — while protecting contributors from liability. This makes it ideal for building an open-source.

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

• Publicly accessible github repository in early stage https://github.com/vellum-labs/
• Code & QA progress reporting via X.com and/or Discord updates on Cexplorer channel https://discord.gg/PGCmmQC3dj
• Sometimes comments and insights by author/devs related to progress on X

How will you provide high quality documentation?

• read me
• setup guide how to spin fresh cardano env with genesis
• how to install and start mini-(c)explorer locally on your computer
• code description for future addons/changes/improvements by community devs

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

We will create a minimalist Cardano explorer that any developer can easily run locally with their own genesis and parameters. This will simplify development, testing, and debugging, saving time and speeding up the process while improving support tooling.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Easier access to blockchain for developers.

Faster integration, faster development, faster testing.

Cheaper development because developers save a considerable amount of time.

Friendly UX a UI of explorer.

[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 are there since Cardano ITN times. We developed Adapools (OGs known for sure), Cexplorer and we have a lot of experience with Cardano, software development, time planning, expences and so. We know we can deliver described solution and we know it may works and serve.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Frontend visual, schema

Milestone Outputs

• figma - all pages preview, buttons, links, etc
• schema / description - text variant of figma - list of all available pages, subpages / tabs, important stuffs
• fe instructions what on which page etc

Acceptance Criteria

• link to figma with all required pages for explorer (native light theme)
• example of dark theme in figma
• link to github repo with doc directory - where you can find schema / description what is where, functions etc

Evidence of Completion

• link on github repository is publicly available and constainst files from Milestone Outputs
• link on figma

Delivery Month

1

Cost

30000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Frontend - basics

Milestone Outputs

Some basic functions of planned features are done:

• simple search function
• simple block list
• simple block detail
• simple epoch list
• simple epoch detail
• simple tx list
• tx detail - mini/basic
• simple address detail - mini/basic
• simple account detail - mini/basic

Acceptance Criteria

• All Milestone Outputs are developed and live in github repository (search, block list, block detail, epoch list, epoch detail, tx list, tx detail, address/account basic
• X progress mention
• Discord progress mention

Evidence of Completion

• github repository with all mentioned features
• stage enviroment with current build of mini c-explorer
• x post

Delivery Month

2

Cost

25000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Frontend - final & install & deploy

Milestone Outputs

• simple pool list
• simple pool detail
• simple asset list
• simple asset detail
• tx detail - improved version
• simple script list
• simple script detail
• simple metadata list
• simple metadata detail

Acceptance Criteria

• All Milestone Outputs are developed and live in github repository (search, block list, block detail, epoch list, epoch detail, tx list, tx detail, address/account basic
• X progress mention
• Discord progress mention

Evidence of Completion

• github repository with all mentioned features
• stage enviroment with current build of mini c-explorer
• x post

Delivery Month

2

Cost

28000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Final closeout

Milestone Outputs

• installation documentation, faq, readme,...
• installation scripts
• instruction how to spin up own genesis chain and run local mini explorer on it
• final close out video creation
• final close out report

Acceptance Criteria

• All Milestone Outputs are developed and live in github repository - incl. required documentation, license, readme, notes.
• Discord progress mention
• Available instructions how to install/run/build own mini-cexplorer instance on your computer

Evidence of Completion

• github repository with all mentioned features
• link to test enviroment with current build of mini c-explorer
• link to closeout report and video
• x post

Delivery Month

1

Cost

15000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

• Frontend, most of development: 55,000 ADA
• QA, testing: 15,000 ADA
• UX/UI, designer: 5,000 ADA
• Project management: 5,000 ADA
• Communication, marketing: 4,000 ADA
• Devops: 10,000 ADA
• Accounting, legal: 3,000 ADA
• Infrastructure: 1,000 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

The project will greatly simplify the work of some devs/companies/projects.

The price is very low and advantageous, given the simplified work and easier onboarding of new projects thanks to the explorer.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes