Catalyst Impact Analysis Study

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Catalyst Impact Analysis Study

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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50000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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6

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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Yes

Original Language

es

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Project Catalyst funded 2,091 projects, with 1,141 completed and 950 active. Yet no systematic offline study exists to show real adoption, sustainability, or barriers, fueling inefficiency concerns.

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

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No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

MIT

[Theme Selection] Theme

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Governance

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.

• Target: Catalyst community, voters, funded teams, Cardano Foundation.
• Outreach method: Reports on Ideascale, posts on X, and an educational webinar.
• Why it matters: Provides evidence-based insights to optimize Catalyst, address inefficiency critiques, and strengthen governance.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• Collect offline data from 200 completed projects (Fund 1–14).
• Conduct surveys with 300 teams and voters.
• Analyze adoption, sustainability, and barriers.
• Publish results in Ideascale and on X.
• Host a webinar to share findings.

What are your success metrics?

• 200 projects analyzed (80% with complete data).
• 300 survey responses (75% satisfaction).
• Webinar with 150 participants.
• 10% growth in X engagement (30 followers).
• 2 collaborations with educational organizations.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Project Catalyst: does it really bring value to Cardano?

This is a central question for the community. Of the 2,091 projects funded, 1,114 are marked as completed, yet the absence of systematic offline impact studies leaves a gap in understanding their true contribution. Without evidence of adoption, sustainability, or the barriers encountered, the community cannot confidently assess how effective Catalyst is.

Critics often argue that Catalyst lacks efficiency and transparency, but much of this perception comes from the absence of accessible, structured data. Our project aims to change this by analyzing 200 completed projects to identify trends, adoption levels, sustainability factors, and common obstacles. By focusing on offline metrics and community feedback, we will provide an evidence-based picture that helps strengthen governance, improve funding allocation, and restore trust in Catalyst.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

The study will produce a detailed report on the impact of 200 projects, identifying:

• Strengths: adoption of dApps, effective community practices.
• Weaknesses: lack of continuity or follow-up.
• Practices to eliminate: unclear processes or poor reporting.

Expected results:

• 200 projects analyzed (80% with verified data).
• 300 validated survey responses.
• 800 downloads of the final report.
• Webinar with 150 participants.
• Local community established to continue debate.

[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?

• A statistician will be hired to select the proposals in a statistical manner for conducting an impartial study.
• Approach: No blockchain expertise required; analysis is offline with tools support for wallet and transaction metrics.
• Team: Data analyst and community coordinator.
• Transparency: Funds managed in an open wallet with monthly reports.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Initial Data Collection

Milestone Outputs

• An offline database will be created with detailed metrics of 200 completed projects.
• Metrics will cover adoption levels, sustainability indicators, and key barriers identified.
• The database will be structured for accessibility and transparency.
• Draft templates for project data collection will be designed and reviewed.

Acceptance Criteria

• The offline database must include at least 80% verifiable and consistent project data.
• Data will be reviewed by the project team and validated by community advisors.
• All data collection methods will follow transparent and replicable standards.
• Templates will be tested and approved to ensure accuracy and neutrality.

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repository containing the offline database will be published openly.
• Publicly accessible templates for data collection will be provided.
• Screenshots of the repository and file structure will be included.
• Confirmation documents will demonstrate the availability of materials for community review

Delivery Month

2

Cost

15000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Analysis & Preliminary Report

Milestone Outputs

• Offline analysis will be completed for 200 projects with focus on adoption, sustainability, and barriers.
• Results will highlight common trends and areas for improvement in Catalyst-funded projects.
• A preliminary report will be created and shared with the community.
• Report highlights will be published to stimulate engagement and discussion.

Acceptance Criteria

• Collected data must be processed, cleaned, and organized into categories.
• All findings must be consistent with transparent reporting standards.
• The preliminary report must be published and shared through official community channels.
• Feedback from the community will confirm accessibility and clarity of insights.

Evidence of Completion

• A public link to the preliminary report will be shared with the Catalyst community.
• The updated project database with timestamps will be uploaded to GitHub.
• Engagement statistics and comments from community members will be included.
• Screenshots of posts and discussions on public channels will be attached.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

25000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Final Report & Dissemination

Milestone Outputs

• A comprehensive final report will be published with detailed findings and recommendations.
• The report will clearly identify strengths, weaknesses, and practices to eliminate.
• A webinar with at least 150 participants will be hosted to present conclusions.
• The report will be made available for download with a target of 800 downloads

Acceptance Criteria

• The final report must be approved by community reviewers with at least 75% positive feedback.
• Webinar must reach or exceed 150 participants, demonstrating active interest.
• Report downloads must reach the minimum target of 800, verified by platform statistics.
• A community group must be established to continue dialogue and improvements.

Evidence of Completion

• A permanent public link to the final report will be published on Ideascale and shared via X.
• Webinar video recordings, attendance lists, and participant feedback will be documented.
• Verified download statistics will be provided from hosting platforms.
• A link and activity proof of the new local community will also be shared.

Delivery Month

6

Cost

10000

Progress

20 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Data collection: 12,000 ADA (analyst, tools).

Surveys & analysis: 20,000 ADA (staff, software).

Webinar & dissemination: 8,000 ADA (platform, promotion).

Final report & management: 10,000 ADA (writer, website).

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

The study analyzes 200 projects for 50,000 ADA, delivering crucial data to optimize Catalyst. Costs are aligned with regional rates (~$25/hour for analysts, $150/webinar). It addresses inefficiency critiques with clear evidence, strengthening the Cardano ecosystem. Moreover, this is not only an evaluation but also a strategic investment: by generating a comprehensive study, the community will gain actionable insights that improve governance, funding allocation, and project outcomes in future post-Catalyst initiatives.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes