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Many new or smaller Cardano projects lack experienced guidance, reliable on-chain data access, and marketing know-how, which limits their ability to grow, and attract users.
We provide mentorship to help Cardano projects get started, access rich on-chain data, and build in the right direction with strong technical and marketing foundations.
This is the total amount allocated to Cexplorer: Cardano Project Mentorship & Accelerator.
Please provide your proposal title
Cexplorer: Cardano Project Mentorship & Accelerator
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
50000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
6
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Many new or smaller Cardano projects lack experienced guidance, reliable on-chain data access, and marketing know-how, which limits their ability to grow, and attract users.
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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?
No
License and Additional Information
Open sourcing will be encouraged but not mandatory, respecting each project’s own goals and strategy.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Training
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
We target Cardano projects that need reliable data and guidance to start building in the right direction. Leveraging insights gathered from developing one of the most used Cardano blockchain explorers, we provide mentorship combining technical know-how and ecosystem data access.
We'll reach projects through direct outreach and public posts offering this mentorship.
This support helps projects avoid early mistakes, accelerate growth, and strengthen Cardano by building more successful and data-driven applications.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Here's a list of key activities for your mentorship and accelerator programme:
What are your success metrics?
Here are some clear, measurable success metrics for your mentorship program:
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
Our solution offers a focused mentorship programme tailored for new or smaller Cardano projects or startup devs that need reliable data and clear guidance to build effectively from the start. Access to rich, on-chain data is critical for projects to make informed decisions, yet many struggle to find trustworthy, easy-to-use sources.
Leveraging Cexplorer's 6+ years of experience building one of the most used Cardano blockchain explorers and our data-rich APIs, we provide technical support that helps projects access, understand, and utilize on-chain data efficiently. Alongside technical mentorship, we'll help with marketing and growth advice designed to help projects build strong base and connect with their target audience effectively.
Early-stage projects often face challenges such as limited technical expertise, inability to read data correctly, and difficulty reaching users. Our programme addresses these by helping teams with the tools, knowledge, and strategies they need to overcome these barriers.
By reducing early-stage risks and accelerating development, we help projects succeed faster, which contributes to the Cardano ecosystem.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Our mentorship programme will provide Cardano projects with the technical skills and data access needed to build and grow sustainably.
By helping projects avoid common early mistakes and make smarter decisions, we increase their chances of success. This results in more applications and services within the Cardano ecosystem.
Strong projects increse the odds for Cardano adoption, attracting new users and developers. The programme also promotes knowledge sharing and community growth by spreading best practices and insights gained from years of explorer development.
We're confident we can help projects build in the right direction, avoid common mistaked and give them a strong foundation in building on Cardano.
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?
With over 6 years of experience building Cexplorer, one of the most widely used Cardano blockchain explorers, we have deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of the Cardano ecosystem. Our existing API powers Cexplorer, one of the most data-rich Cardano websites.
We maintain transparency and accountability through regular improvements based on user needs, and clear communication, including the recent complete overhaul with Cexplorer 2.0, demonstrating our commitment to delivering a reliable platform.
To validate our approach, we will collect feedback from participants, track key metrics such as project progress and data usage, and adjust our mentorship methods based on results. This iterative process ensures feasibility and continuous improvement for all participants.
Milestone Title
Outreach and Onboarding First Cohort
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
16667
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Mentoring and Technical & Marketing Support
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
3
Cost
16666
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Final Closeout and Programme Review
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
16666
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
**Cost Breakdown for Project Mentorship Programme **
Total: 50,000 ADA
Mentoring and Technical Support: 27,000 ADA - Includes mentoring, technology advice, Cexplorer API with sufficient limits and technological support, marketing advice, and ongoing project assistance (approx. 225 hours)
Marketing and Outreach: 7,000 ADA - Community engagement, promotion, and partnership development (approx. 50 hours)
Coordination and Administration: 6,000 ADA - Scheduling, communication, progress tracking, and feedback collection (approx. 40 hours)
Final Reporting and Closeout: 4,000 ADA - Writing the final report, creating the closeout video, and sharing results with the community (approx. 40 hours)
Legal, Accounting, and Miscellaneous Costs: 6,000 ADA
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
The requested 50,000 ADA investment offers excellent value for the Cardano ecosystem by leveraging our 6+ years of expertise and existing, proven infrastructure to support multiple projects simultaneously. This includes technological advice from a backend engineer with 10+ years of development experience (6+ focused on Cardano) and frontend engineers who work directly with the Cexplorer API to help projects understand and implement data correctly.
Our team has a combined 15+ years of experience building, marketing, and engaging with the Cardano community, ensuring well-rounded support that covers both technical and growth aspects.
Rather than building new software, we efficiently provide tailored mentorship and rich data access that directly accelerates project growth and success.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Josef Taborsky - CTO, founding member since Adapools - project owner, QA, BE
Michal Urbanek - CEO, founding member - planning, risk, legal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-urbanek-734a3387
David Choloyan - developer
Filip Balas - developer, socme