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Potential Cardano users are unaware and unable to interact with the ecosystem efficiently in many communities due to a lack of easily accessible, practical blockchain education.
Set up “Cardano Learning Hubs” in public libraries, providing educational tools, tutorials, and hands-on resources to teach blockchain and Cardano basics.
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Learning Hubs in Public Libraries.
Please provide your proposal title
Cardano Learning Hubs in Public Libraries
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
60000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
8
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Potential Cardano users are unaware and unable to interact with the ecosystem efficiently in many communities due to a lack of easily accessible, practical blockchain education.
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
no dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
Libraries, educators, and the general public will have free access to all instructional resources, lesson plans, and manuals created for the Cardano Learning Hubs. Their unrestricted use, adaptation, and redistribution ensures widespread accessibility and enduring community impact. This strategy supports Cardano's mission of inclusivity and education without any proprietary barriers, fosters local customization, and encourages knowledge sharing.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Education
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
Our target audience consists of community members, those who use libraries, and students who have little access to blockchain education. Through community outreach initiatives, collaborations with nearby schools, and public libraries, we will connect with them. By offering practical learning materials, we lower entry barriers, promote wallet adoption, and boost on-chain activity, enhancing Cardano's visibility and involvement in marginalized communities.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
What are your success metrics?
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
In public libraries, we will set up "Cardano Learning Hubs" that offer interactive educational resources, lesson plans, and workshops in both Amharic and English. In a hands-on, approachable setting, participants will learn the fundamentals of blockchain, Cardano usage, and wallet setup. We lower entry barriers, promote adoption, and cultivate sustained Cardano engagement in marginalized communities by making resources open and interactive.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
By offering easily accessible, practical instruction in both English and Amharic, the Cardano Learning Hubs will increase blockchain literacy and Cardano adoption. Students, users of libraries, and community members will acquire useful skills in blockchain fundamentals, ADA usage, and wallet setup. The initiative enhances Cardano's community involvement, promotes active on-chain participation, and lays the groundwork for future initiatives in underserved areas by promoting early adoption and understanding. The freely accessible resources guarantee both community empowerment and long-term educational benefits.
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?
As the project lead at the moment, I am in charge of overall planning, coordinating, and carrying out the project. After funding is approved, I will employ qualified personnel to assist with workshop facilitation, library coordination, and content creation. Clear milestone tracking, open reporting, and input from participants and library partners will all help to guarantee accountability.
Pilot projects in a few chosen libraries that gauge participation, lesson completion, and ADA wallet adoption will be used to verify the viability. To guarantee successful learning outcomes, iterative changes will be made in response to participant feedback. This methodical approach guarantees that the project is realistic, open, and directly supports Cardano adoption and education.
Milestone Title
Project Kick-off & Library Partnerships
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
20000
Progress
30 %
Milestone Title
Pilot Workshops & Material Testing
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
3
Cost
20000
Progress
60 %
Milestone Title
Full Implementation & Project Close-Out
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
A minimum of 200 people became involved across every library .
The materials have been put into use and fully deployed .
A comprehensive summary with metrics and lessons learned was provided.
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
3
Cost
20000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Staff & Coordination: 30,000 ADA – This covers payments for the project lead, content creators, workshop facilitators, and library coordinators. It ensures all planning, coordination, and execution activities are handled professionally, including scheduling, training, overseeing workshops, and maintaining clear communication with library partners.
Educational Materials & Supplies: 15,000 ADA – Funds will be used to create comprehensive lesson plans, guides, and handouts in both English and Amharic. This includes designing visually engaging and easy-to-understand content, printing high-quality materials for participants and libraries, and producing interactive resources to enhance learning.
Workshops & Pilot Sessions: 9,000 ADA – This covers the costs of running workshops and pilot sessions, including interactive activities, training library staff to support participants, and any logistical needs such as travel, setup, or supplies required during sessions. It ensures smooth execution and high participant engagement.
Documentation & Reporting: 6,000 ADA – Funds will be allocated for collecting and analyzing participant feedback, tracking engagement metrics, and documenting all workshops with photos and videos. It also covers the creation of a final report and public-access materials for libraries and educators, ensuring transparency, accountability, and long-term community impact.
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
By establishing accessible learning centers in public libraries, the ADA investment of $60,000 directly promotes Cardano adoption and education. Through the provision of blockchain fundamentals, wallet configuration, and ADA usage instruction in both English and Amharic, the project facilitates new users' access to the network and promotes their active engagement.
Money is distributed effectively to knowledgeable employees, top-notch resources, workshops, and reporting, guaranteeing that each ADA produces quantifiable results. Gaining hands-on experience with Cardano boosts engagement, promotes wallet creation, and motivates users to utilize the ecosystem services in the future.
The project also creates a long-lasting infrastructure for Cardano education by making educational materials publicly available for use by libraries and other educators. With its scalable methodology, the project not only trains present participants but also establishes the foundation for future growth, bolstering Cardano's user base, global reach, and long-term ecosystem development.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Currently, I am the sole project lead, responsible for planning, coordination, and overall execution. Upon funding approval, I plan to hire qualified personnel, including content creators, workshop facilitators, and library coordinators, to ensure high-quality delivery, proper training, and effective community engagement. All team roles will be clearly defined with accountability measures to guarantee milestones are achieved on time and to standard.