“Plutus Playground Templates Library”

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

“Plutus Playground Templates Library”

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

42000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

3

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Plutus Playground lacks beginner-friendly templates, making it hard for new developers to start building smart contracts on Cardano. This slows learning, experimentation, and entry into the ecosystem.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://github.com/kese07/https-drive.google.com-drive-folders-1NPtqkXVP384M7lxUuUYG71x-7XPdtKru-usp-drive_link
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• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NPtqkXVP384M7lxUuUYG71x-7XPdtKru?usp=drive_link

[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

We will publish all Plutus Playground templates, guides, and documentation in a public GitHub repository under the Apache 2.0 License. This license promotes open collaboration while protecting contributor rights, enabling individuals and organizations to freely use, modify, and distribute the templates for education, experimentation, and development within the Cardano ecosystem.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Infrastructure

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

We’ll use the MIT License as it’s simple, permissive, and widely adopted. It allows developers to freely use, modify, and share the templates, fostering collaboration and growth in the Cardano dev ecosystem.

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

We’ll use the MIT License as it’s simple, permissive, and widely adopted. It allows developers to freely use, modify, and share the templates, fostering collaboration and growth in the Cardano dev ecosystem.

How will you provide high quality documentation?

We will provide high-quality documentation using Markdown and Docusaurus, including clear README files, setup guides, and API docs. Visuals, code examples, and walkthroughs will ensure clarity and usability.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

We will provide high-quality documentation using Markdown and Docusaurus, including clear README files, setup guides, and API docs. Visuals, code examples, and walkthroughs will ensure clarity and usability.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

The Plutus Playground Templates Library will empower developers—especially beginners—from Africa and beyond to build confidently on Cardano. By simplifying smart contract development, we will reduce friction, promote experimentation, and drive adoption.

Positive Impact:

Lowers the learning curve for Cardano developers

Accelerates MVP development for hackathons, dApps, and prototypes

Increases smart contract deployment and engagement

Encourages community contributions and collaboration

Measuring Impact:

GitHub engagement: number of stars, forks, contributions

Website analytics: template downloads, unique visitors

Community usage: developers reporting template use in projects

Workshops: number of developers trained to use the templates

Feedback: surveys, testimonials from users

Sharing the Output:

All templates will be hosted on GitHub (MIT-licensed)

A dedicated section will be created on a simple documentation website

Templates will be shared via developer communities, Cardano forums, Telegram, and Twitter

We will organize a mini "Build with Templates" session with selected devs to showcase real use

[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 strong and committed team with a track record of delivering blockchain education, tools, and workshops across Africa. Our experience building developer resources, including onboarding over 1,000 learners through Yeneta Blockchain Academy and working with Cardano in Fund13, demonstrates our capacity and trustworthiness.

Our Capabilities:

Team Experience: Our technical team includes Plutus developers and educators who have conducted successful smart contract trainings and built mini dApps.

Community Access: We have an active community (1.3k Telegram, 2k TikTok, etc.) ready to use and give feedback on the templates.

Proven Delivery: We've completed Cardano Catalyst-funded projects (e.g. Cardano Unleashed), submitted POAs, and managed funds responsibly.

Steps to Ensure Feasibility & Trust:

Clear Milestones with deliverables tied to real outputs (e.g. published templates, live GitHub repo).

Public Development: All work will be committed to GitHub from day one.

Monthly Updates via Cardano community channels and Catalyst reporting tools.

Transparent Budgeting: Detailed breakdown of how funds will be used (development, documentation, testing, community engagement).

Feedback Loops: Early testing by our academy developers and community feedback sessions.

This project is well within our technical and operational capabilities, and we are committed to full transparency and timely delivery.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Template Design Framework & Community Scoping

Milestone Outputs

Defined structure and categories for Plutus Playground templates (e.g., minting, governance, dApps).

Documentation of user and developer needs gathered via surveys and community input.

Framework outlining best practices for Plutus Playground template design.

Draft list of 10+ templates to be developed in the next phases.

Public GitHub repository initialized with project roadmap and template structure.

Acceptance Criteria

A categorized structure for the template library is finalized and publicly documented.

At least 2 community surveys or interviews are completed with feedback from Cardano developers.

A minimum of 10 high-priority Plutus Playground template types are clearly listed.

GitHub repository is created and contains the design framework, community input summary, and public roadmap.

All resources are openly shared and announced via at least 2 public community channels (e.g., Cardano Forum, Twitter, Discord).

Evidence of Completion

Public link to the GitHub repository with:

Documented design framework for template structure

Community feedback summary (from surveys, interviews, or polls)

List of prioritized Plutus Playground template types

Project roadmap and next steps

Screenshots and links of community engagement (e.g., posts on Cardano Forum, Discord, Twitter)

Date-stamped deliverables in GitHub commits for transparency

Confirmation post on Catalyst community channels

Delivery Month

1

Cost

14000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Development of Core Template Modules

Milestone Outputs

At least 10 high-quality Plutus Playground template modules developed for different smart contract use cases (e.g., token minting, multisig, escrow, voting).

Each template includes inline comments and is structured for beginner-to-intermediate developers.

Code is fully tested and functional in Plutus Playground.

All templates uploaded to a public GitHub repository under the selected open-source license.

Basic documentation (README) for each template included.

Acceptance Criteria

A minimum of 10 distinct and functional Plutus smart contract templates are completed.

Each template addresses a common use case (e.g., minting, escrow, DAO voting, etc.).

Templates are successfully tested in Plutus Playground with sample parameters.

Code is clean, commented, and follows Cardano development standards.

All templates are uploaded to a public GitHub repo under the open-source license.

Each template includes a basic README explaining functionality and usage.

Evidence of Completion

Public GitHub repository containing at least 10 fully developed Plutus smart contract templates.

Commit history and timestamps showing development activity during the milestone period.

Test results or screenshots showing successful execution in Plutus Playground or compatible emulator.

README files included with each template explaining purpose, usage, and setup instructions.

Short demo video or screen recording (3–5 minutes) showing selected templates running live.

Social media or community post announcing the availability of the templates for developer use.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

14000

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Deployment, Feedback Loop & Community Integration

Milestone Outputs

Final deployment of the Plutus Playground Templates Library on GitHub and a dedicated documentation site.

Interactive demo page showcasing how developers can use each template.

Community feedback system set up (e.g., GitHub issues, Discord/Telegram channel, or online form).

Outreach campaign to introduce the tool to the developer community and gather user feedback (e.g., social media posts, community calls, and dev groups).

Acceptance Criteria

All templates are fully tested, documented, and publicly accessible.

Feedback channels are live and functional.

At least 3 outreach activities (e.g., live demo, post, workshop).

Confirmation that the templates are used/tested by at least 10 developers.

Evidence of Completion

Public GitHub repository with final version of templates and documentation.

Live documentation/demo website link.

Screenshots or recordings of outreach activities.

User feedback examples (GitHub issues, form responses, or testimonials).

Post summarizing community engagement and usage stats.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

14000

Progress

30 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total Requested: 42,000 ADA

Timeline: 3 months

This budget enables the development, documentation, testing, and adoption of a high-impact, open-source Plutus Playground Templates Library designed to support developers in the Cardano ecosystem.

Cost Breakdown (No Table Format):

Plutus Developer Compensation – 18,000 ADA

One senior developer and one junior developer working part-time to build and refine reusable smart contract templates.

Documentation and Technical Writing – 5,000 ADA

Creating developer-friendly guides, README files, and setup documentation using Markdown, Docusaurus, and sample-based tutorials.

Community Testing & Feedback Incentives – 3,000 ADA

ADA rewards for developers and testers who help validate templates and report issues.

Workshops & Training – 5,000 ADA

Hosting 2 developer-focused workshops (1 online, 1 in-person with Yeneta Academy) to onboard users to the template library.

Project Management & Reporting – 4,000 ADA

Coordination, milestone planning, accountability processes, and transparency reporting.

Promotion, Outreach & Educational Media – 5,000 ADA

Visuals, social media, explainer videos, and community engagement to increase adoption and visibility.

Operational & Miscellaneous – 2,000 ADA

Covers unforeseen expenses like hosting, infrastructure, or third-party tools if required.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This project represents strong value for the Cardano ecosystem by addressing a direct developer need with efficient use of resources. Our cost of 42,000 ADA over 3 months is reasonable, especially given that:

Developer compensation is aligned with local freelance rates in Ethiopia and Africa, where average monthly wages are significantly lower than global averages — allowing us to do more with less without compromising quality.

All outputs will be open-source and reusable, multiplying the value delivered across the global Cardano developer community.

By providing ready-made templates, we reduce development friction, lower the barrier to entry for new devs, and support faster dApp prototyping.

Funds are also allocated to documentation, testing, workshops, and promotion — ensuring the library is not only built but used and maintained.

We’re leveraging existing infrastructure and partnerships (Yeneta Academy, Cardano dev community) to minimize costs and maximize community participation.

This project is not just cost-effective — it's impact-effective.

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