[Proposal setup] Proposal title
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Solidity to Aiken 1-Click Cross Chain Code Tool
[Proposal Summary] Budget Information
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
95000
[Proposal Summary] Time
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
6
[Proposal Summary] Translation Information
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No
Original Language
en
[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement
What is the problem you want to solve?
Developers moving from Ethereum to Cardano face hurdles due to Solidity–Aiken incompatibility and no one-click code conversion, slowing cross-chain and dApp adoption.
[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation
Supporting links
[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
Yes
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
The tool leverages: Grok AI API (xAI) for intelligent code conversion and error detection, proven in Fund 11 with 96% accuracy. Cardano CLI and Aiken Toolchain for seamless compilation and testing post-translation. Advanced Parsing Algorithms to handle Solidity edge cases and Aiken patterns. AWS Infrastructure for hosting the translator interface, testing sandbox, and forum. IPFS for storing anonymized translation logs to improve accuracy. All integrations are managed in-house, with no external organizational dependencies, ensuring independent delivery.
[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
The translator will be fully open source under the MIT License.
All code, documentation, and associated tools will be hosted publicly on GitHub from Month 1, with regular bi-weekly updates.
Community pull requests will be encouraged, and the forum will serve as an active hub for collaborative improvement.
[Theme Selection] Theme
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
AI
[Campaign Category] Category Questions
Mention your open source license and describe your open source license rationale.
The MIT License ensures simplicity, permissiveness, and compatibility with Ethereum’s developer ecosystem, where MIT is prevalent. This reduces adoption barriers for cross-chain developers, encourages forking and remixing, and aligns with Cardano’s collaborative goals, fostering widespread tool reuse.
How do you make sure your source code is accessible to the public from project start, and people are informed?
The GitHub repo will launch in Month 1, announced via X (@Eth2Ada), Cardano Town Halls, and the Developer Hub. Comprehensive setup guides, contribution protocols, and architecture notes will be bundled. Live alpha and beta demos on X Spaces will maximize visibility and engagement.
How will you provide high quality documentation?
Documentation will include:
- Installation and setup (Docker + bare metal).
- API references for Aiken and Plutus compatibility.
- Solidity → Aiken migration best practices.
- Real-world examples with annotated before/after code.
- Troubleshooting and optimization tips.
[Your Project and Solution] Solution
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
The Solidity to Aiken One-Click Code Translation Tool addresses the critical challenge of Ethereum developers struggling to migrate to Cardano due to incompatible programming languages (Solidity vs. Aiken). Manual conversions are time-intensive, error-prone, and require deep Cardano expertise, delaying dApp launches and limiting cross-chain adoption.
Our solution delivers a seamless migration experience:
- One-Click Conversion: Developers paste Solidity code and receive optimized Aiken output instantly, compatible with Cardano’s Plutus platform.
- Automated Error Detection: Grok AI flags syntax issues, logical errors, and Ethereum-specific patterns, providing actionable fixes.
- Plutus Optimization: Ensures translated code is efficient for Cardano’s blockchain, minimizing transaction costs and execution errors.
- Community Forum: A hub for developers to share scripts, peer-review code, and discuss optimizations, fostering collaboration.
- Open-Source Plugin: A reusable module for Cardano projects to embed the translator, amplifying ecosystem impact.
- Integration with Cardano Tools: Seamless workflows with Cardano CLI and Aiken toolchain for compilation and testing.
Strategic Partnerships:
- xAI Grok API: Powers intelligent translation and error detection (https://x.ai/api).)
Risk Mitigation:
- Translation Accuracy: Continuous dataset expansion using real-world Solidity/Aiken patterns, validated by beta testing.
- Security: Code audits by AnastasiaLabs, penetration testing, and a bug bounty program ensure reliability.
- Scalability: AWS-hosted infrastructure with auto-scaling supports growing user demand.
- Privacy: Anonymized translation logs on IPFS protect user data.
By streamlining migration, the tool accelerates Cardano dApp development, aligning with Catalyst’s focus on open-source developer tools.
[Your Project and Solution] Impact
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
- 400+ developer uses within 3 months.
- 40% reduction in migration time (via surveys).
- 100+ active forum posts.
- 80%+ beta tester satisfaction.
- Adoption by 10+ Cardano projects.
Engagement via X (@Eth2Ada), webinars, and Town Halls will ensure community input, aligning with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
[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?
The Eth2Ada team has successfully delivered two Catalyst-funded projects, showcasing our ability to execute complex technical initiatives on time, within budget, and with high community impact:
- Fund 9: Builder Dictionary (₳16,000)
We developed an open-source Ethereum-to-Cardano developer dictionary, launched on time at https://eth2ada.com. This tool has been widely adopted by the Cardano community, aiding Ethereum developers in understanding Cardano-specific terminology and workflows. Its success demonstrates our capability to create accessible, high-value developer tools that bridge ecosystems.
- Fund 11: Developer Hub (₳95,000)
We built an AI-powered educational platform, achieving a 93% user satisfaction rate and remaining actively used by developers. The hub integrated advanced technologies (including AI, with 96% accuracy in our Fund 11 deployment) and fostered community engagement, proving our ability to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions aligned with Cardano’s open-source ethos.
These projects highlight our experience in developing tools specifically for Ethereum-to-Cardano migration, directly relevant to the proposed translator. Our prior use of AI (via Grok in Fund 11) and expertise in Solidity, Aiken, and Plutus ensure we can handle the technical complexity of code translation, error detection, and Plutus optimization.
[Milestones] Project Milestones
Milestone Title
Framework & Alpha Development
Milestone Outputs
Outputs
- Design and implement the core one-click translation framework enabling automated Solidity-to-Aiken code conversion.
- Launch a public GitHub repository to host the project, including alpha versions of the translation engine, toolchain scripts, and basic documentation.
- Integrate Grok AI for intelligent syntax parsing, optimization suggestions, and error highlighting during code translation.
- Set up Cardano CLI and Aiken toolchain integration for local testing and validation of translated contracts.
- Conduct internal testing for functional correctness, edge-case handling, and multi-file contract conversions.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to validate every alpha release for regressions or translation errors.
Acceptance Criteria
- Core translation engine converts simple Solidity contracts into functional Aiken code with minimal manual adjustments.
- GitHub repository is live, accessible, and structured to encourage community contributions and transparency.
- Grok AI integration operational, providing syntax parsing and optimization suggestions within the alpha environment.
- Internal tests pass consistently, with logs demonstrating translation accuracy across a representative sample of Solidity contracts.
- CI/CD pipelines execute successfully on each commit, generating build artifacts and error reports.
Evidence of Completion
- GitHub repo URL with initial alpha commits and structured project folders.
- Demo videos/screenshots showing Solidity-to-Aiken translations in action.
- Internal test logs and CI/CD run reports validating core functionality.
- Documentation of Grok AI integration and testing procedures.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
19000
Progress
10 %
Milestone Title
Beta Build & Error Detection
Milestone Outputs
Outputs
- Extend the alpha framework with advanced error detection, Plutus optimization heuristics, and automated feedback for developers.
- Incorporate a structured developer forum for reporting bugs, feature requests, and discussion threads related to translation issues.
- Prepare beta release supporting multi-file Solidity contracts, with detailed logs of detected translation errors and warnings.
- Conduct closed beta testing with 40 developers to validate real-world usability, translation reliability, and performance under diverse contract scenarios.
- Collect structured feedback via surveys, forum posts, and issue tracking.
- Iteratively refine the translation logic and AI-assisted suggestions based on feedback and error patterns observed during testing.
Acceptance Criteria
- Beta engine consistently converts complex Solidity contracts into functional Aiken code with proper error handling.
- Developer forum active with at least 40 participants providing meaningful feedback.
- Surveys and issue logs demonstrate actionable insights that are incorporated into tool improvements.
- System passes all internal beta tests with minimal crashes, accurate error detection, and efficient performance.
Evidence of Completion
- Beta analytics showing number of successful translations, error detection metrics, and translation accuracy.
- GitHub releases with changelogs documenting fixes and enhancements.
- Screenshots and forum logs demonstrating active developer participation and feedback integration.
- Survey responses highlighting improvements and developer satisfaction.
Delivery Month
3
Cost
20000
Progress
30 %
Milestone Title
Community Integration & Optimization
Milestone Outputs
Outputs
- Implement final optimizations based on beta feedback, including improved syntax translation, better AI suggestions, and enhanced Plutus code patterns.
- Expand forum functionality for community-driven knowledge base, documentation contributions, and collaborative debugging.
- Enable multi-platform support for testing translated contracts via Cardano CLI, Aiken REPL, and local node simulations.
- Conduct additional internal regression tests to ensure beta fixes do not introduce new errors.
- Prepare pre-release version for public exposure with full documentation, tutorials, and sample contracts demonstrating best practices.
Acceptance Criteria
- Multi-file, complex Solidity contracts convert reliably with AI-assisted improvements and no critical translation failures.
- Community forum active, with documented examples of knowledge sharing, bug reporting, and contributions.
- Pre-release demonstrates integration with Cardano toolchain and successful local testing of translated contracts.
- Regression testing confirms system stability and readiness for public launch.
Evidence of Completion
- Public pre-release on GitHub with code, documentation, and sample projects.
- Analytics showing forum activity, issue resolutions, and user interactions.
- Test logs confirming translation success and system stability across multiple environments.
- Screenshots or video demos of optimized contract translation and deployment testing.
Delivery Month
4
Cost
22000
Progress
60 %
Milestone Title
Public Launch & Documentation
Milestone Outputs
- Finalize open-source plugin and documentation for public release, including setup guides, tutorials, and examples for developers transitioning Solidity contracts to Aiken.
- Publish tutorials on eth2ada.com with walkthroughs of translation, error handling, and deployment on Cardano testnets.
- Launch initial marketing outreach targeting developer communities, social channels, and Cardano ecosystem forums.
- Provide structured documentation for plugin installation, workflow guidance, and troubleshooting.
Acceptance Criteria
- Public release successfully accessible on GitHub and eth2ada.com.
- Tutorials and documentation sufficiently detailed for independent developer usage.
- Community engagement metrics demonstrate initial adoption and interest.
- Beta and pre-release feedback fully integrated, ensuring polished and functional translation experience.
Evidence of Completion
- GitHub public release with versioned plugin, documentation, and tutorials.
- Website publication with downloadable assets and walkthrough guides.
- Feedback and adoption metrics from initial developer engagement.
- Screenshots or videos showcasing plugin usage and translated contracts deployed to Cardano testnets.
Delivery Month
5
Cost
15000
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Close-Out Video & Final Reporting
Milestone Outputs
Outputs
- Produce a public-facing close-out video summarizing development journey, translation framework evolution, community impact, and adoption metrics.
- Publish final Catalyst completion report including budget utilization, KPIs, user engagement, AI optimization performance, and developer adoption.
- Highlight success metrics such as total translated contracts, forum engagement, and improvements from alpha/beta feedback cycles.
- Include forward-looking roadmap for future features, enhancements, and integration with upcoming Cardano-native stablecoins and treasury-backed assets.
Acceptance Criteria
- Completion report meets Catalyst standards with clear documentation of deliverables, budget, and performance against KPIs.
- Close-out video includes ≥400 uses of the plugin, adoption statistics, translation success metrics, and community feedback.
- Report and video publicly accessible via GitHub, Catalyst portal, and YouTube.
Evidence of Completion
- Catalyst completion report hosted on GitHub and Catalyst portal.
- YouTube link to close-out video.
- Screenshots or analytics showing plugin usage, adoption, and developer engagement metrics.
Delivery Month
6
Cost
19000
Progress
100 %
[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Total: ₳95,000
- Development: ₳47,500 (50%)
- Testing & Deployment: ₳26,650 (28.1%)
- Community Engagement & Documentation: ₳14,350 (15.1%)
- Contingency: ₳6,500 (6.8%)
Justification:
Fits within ₳100,000 max for Cardano Open: Developers. Budget balanced between technical build, testing, and community scaling. Contingency reserved for refining one-click accuracy.
[Final Pitch] Value for Money
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
For ₳95,000, Catalyst will fund a high-impact, open-source migration tool that:
- Eliminates a major barrier for Ethereum developers.
- Accelerates cross-chain adoption.
- Scales via free plugin distribution to other Cardano projects.
- Produces lasting value in the form of reusable code, a knowledge base, and a community hub.
[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation
Terms and Conditions:
Yes