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Python/AI developers lack a clear learning path for Cardano. Existing PyCardano docs are scattered and complex, creating a high barrier for this massive talent pool to build on our ecosystem.
Build the free PyCardano learning course with video tutorials, code templates, and project-based guides. This removes the entry barrier, onboarding thousands of new Python devs to Cardano.
This is the total amount allocated to PyCardano: The Ultimate Course for Python and AI Developers.
1/4
Overview and Setup Environment
Cost: $ADA 12,700
Delivery: Month 1 - Dec 2025
2/4
Getting started with PyCardano
Cost: $ADA 12,700
Delivery: Month 2 - Jan 2026
3/4
Smart contract interaction
Cost: $ADA 10,800
Delivery: Month 3 - Feb 2026
4/4
Project close-out and final reporting
Cost: $ADA 6,400
Delivery: Month 4 - Mar 2026
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Please provide your proposal title
PyCardano: The Ultimate Course for Python and AI Developers
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
42600
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?
Python/AI developers lack a clear learning path for Cardano. Existing PyCardano docs are scattered and complex, creating a high barrier for this massive talent pool to build on our ecosystem.
Supporting links
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
Fully open source
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.
Target: Python & AI developers, with an initial focus on the Vietnamese community, who are currently underserved.
Reach: Through a free, public YouTube course, an open-source GitHub repository with all code, and an interactive support community on Discord/Telegram.
Why it matters: This onboards a vast, high-skilled talent pool into Cardano, fostering new AI-integrated projects, increasing developer diversity, and accelerating ecosystem innovation at a very low cost.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
What are your success metrics?
Our success is measured by both quantitative and qualitative metrics:
Quantitative:
Growth in YouTube video views and engagement on social channels.
Qualitative:
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
How do you rerceive the problem you are solving?
1, Lack of Pycardano documentation and tutorials
2, Barrier to entry for Python/AI devs into the Cardano Blockchain
3, Need for talent and diversification in the cardano ecosystem
Our solution is to build and launch a comprehensive online Pycardano course. This course is designed to be a solid bridge, directly connecting the large community of Python/AI developers with the power of the cardano blockchain. We will not only provide theory but will focus on step-by-step practical guidance through real-world projects, helping learners go from zero knowledge to confidently building dapp backends and integrating ai models onto cardano.
The main components of the solution:
1, Structured online course (video + text):
2, Open-source code repository (public github repository):
3, Interactive support community (discord/telegram):
4, Course roadmap and curriculum:
Module 1: Overview and environment setup
Objective: To equip learners with core knowledge and a ready-to-use programming environment, eliminating any initial technical barriers.
Main content:
Module 2: Getting started
Objective: To focus 100% on practical skills, helping learners confidently create, manage, and transact various digital assets on cardano using Pycardano.
Main content:
Module 3: Advanced interaction with smart contracts
Objective: To expand learner's abilities from creating simple transactions to interacting with complex logic deployed on-chain.
Main content:
Module 4: Apply to the real project
Objective: To synthesize all learned knowledge to build a complete dapp, demonstrating the groundbreaking application of combining ai and blockchain.
Main content:
Why is this solution unique and effective?
By implementing this solution, we are not just creating a course, but also building a clear career path, opening up a new stream of talent, and directly promoting innovation and diversification within the cardano ecosystem.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Our project will create a profound and lasting impact on the Cardano ecosystem by addressing one of the biggest current barriers: the lack of high-quality, accessible educational materials for the Python & AI developer community.
Value to the cardano community
How we will measure impact
Quantitative:
Qualitative:
How we will share outputs and opportunities
We are committed to maximum transparency and openness in sharing the project outcomes.
Outputs:
Opportunities & reporting:
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?
Our team is composed of seasoned developers and blockchain educators with a strong background in AI, Cardano, and decentralized technology. We have consistently secured funding from multiple Catalyst rounds, demonstrating our ability to execute innovative projects within the Cardano ecosystem. Some of our notable projects include:
The Moderntensor project won 1st prize in the Cardano Blockchain Hackathon 2025.

Our project funded:
These achievements not only provide a solid foundation for the current proposal but also affirm our capacity to effectively manage funded initiatives and deliver tangible value to the Cardano ecosystem.
Comprehensive blockchain expertise
Our team possesses deep knowledge and practical experience in blockchain development, AI, and decentralized solutions. Beyond project execution, we have contributed to Cardano through practical implementations and recognized research, such as:
This blend of technical skill and active engagement in the Cardano community equips us with the competence and vision to successfully execute this project.
Validation and collaboration
The project's feasibility will be demonstrated through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), incorporating both quantitative and qualitative measurement methods:
Quantitative metrics:
Qualitative assessment:
Financial management and accountability
We are committed to transparent and effective financial management through the following strategies:
Supported by our team's academic background and project management experience, we adhere to strict budgetary discipline and the highest standards of transparency.
Amplifying impact and open-source commitment
We are not only focused on project completion but also on amplifying its impact through open-source contributions and community engagement. Our tools and solutions will be made publicly available, fostering decentralized innovation and promoting widespread blockchain adoption. Transparency and communication are our guiding principles through open dialogue with stakeholders, regular progress updates, and a collaborative environment, we ensure all parties are engaged in the project's success.
We invite Catalyst to join us in shaping the future of decentralized innovation.
Milestone Title
Overview and Setup Environment
Milestone Outputs
Introduction to PyCardano" video series (8 videos):
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
7800
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Getting started with PyCardano
Milestone Outputs
Practical guide video series (approx. 6-8 videos):
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Link to the YouTube playlist containing the milestone 2 videos.
Link to the GitHub directory containing the sample source code.
Updated Google sheet with metrics for the new videos (weekly update).
Delivery Month
3
Cost
11400
Progress
50 %
Milestone Title
Smart contract interaction
Milestone Outputs
Smart contract video series (approx. 8-10 videos):
AI on Cardano" case study video series (approx. 5-7 videos):
Open-source code for the smart contracts (aiken/plutus) and the Python code (pycardano) to interact with them.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
5
Cost
12600
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Project close-out and final reporting
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
6
Cost
10800
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
SUMMARY
Milestone 1: Overview and Setup Environment
Estimated cost for this phase: 7800 ADA ⇔ 18.31%
Milestone 2: Getting Started with PyCardano
Estimated cost for this phase: 11400 ADA ⇔ 26.76%
Milestone 3: Smart Contract Interation
Estimated cost for this phase: 12600 ADA ⇔ 29.58%
Milestone 4: Project Close-Out and Final Reporting
Estimated cost for this phase: 10800 ADA ⇔ 25.35%
Total Costs: 42600 ADA
A comprehensive breakdown of the project's phases and deliverables can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O9TCkB4mX3lLArYLexYfxwJ0r_H9CNfR6SyoKPh0x00/edit?usp=sharing
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
This project represents exceptional value for money by creating a permanent, scalable, and open-source educational asset that directly addresses a critical gap in the Cardano ecosystem. The cost is not for a temporary service, but for a one-time investment with long-term returns.
Here’s how we determined the costs and why they offer high value:
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Members of our Moderntensor team:
Thanh Khuat Dinh
Experiences:
President at Blockchain Pioneer Student Club.
Experienced in leading and managing the operations of projects, organizations, and clubs.
Project funded at Fund 10, 11, 12, 13 in Project Catalyst.
Project Manager at DEMARKET.
Experienced 2 years of building and operating on the Cardano Blockchain.
Blockchain & Sustainability Researcher.
Contact:
Email: khuatthanh456@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkhuat/
Son Nguyen Hong
Experiences:
3 years product development in Cardano ecosystem.
Vice President of Blockchain Pioneer Student Club.
More than a year of building and operating on the Cardano Blockchain platform.
6 months working with Haskell and Plutus languages, 2 years+ working with Aiken programming language.
Project funded at fund 10, 11, and 13 in Project Catalyst.
Experience in dApp development and skills in writing smart contracts with Aiken language.
4 years of experience developing AI/machine learning/deep learning, data science,...
Teaching Smartcontract and Aiken programming in the club and has a course of Aiken programming on YouTube.
Contact:
Email: sonlearn155@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flynn-a34325283/
Github: https://github.com/sonson0910
Tung Nguyen Tien
Experiences:
I'm a Fullstack and Blockchain Developer with a strong focus on building decentralized applications (dApps) within the Cardano ecosystem.
3 years of experience developing dApps on Cardano, with a specialization in writing smart contracts using Aiken.
3 years of experience in fullstack web development and hands-on experience building and maintaining solutions on the Cardano blockchain.
Successfully funded through Project Catalyst in Fund 10 (NFT Exchange), Fund 11 (Aiken Tutorial Course), and Fund 12 (CIP-68 Dynamic Asset).
Contributed to the ecosystem as a Level 2 Community Reviewer (Funds 11, 12, 13) and a Milestone Reviewer (Funds 11, 12, 13)
Contact:
Email: tientung03.nttvn@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nguyen-tien-tung-880585250/
Github: https://github.com/TienTung2501
Hong Nhung Tran
Experiences:
Vice President, Logistics Club - University of Transport and Communications
First Prize Winner, Scientific Research Competition - Faculty of Transport Economics, University of Transport and Communications (2024-2025)
Master of Ceremonies - Academic events, seminars, and competitions
Team Leader - Academic projects, event planning, and communications strategy
Fresher DA - YRC FTU
Research Focus - Finance and economics in blockchain technology
Contact:
Email: tranhnhung2912@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hong-nhung-tran-084504304/
Hung Nguyen Thanh
Experiences:
More than a year of building and operating on the Cardano Blockchain platform.
Over 2 years of experience as a Full-stack Developer, proficient in both front-end (React/NextJS) and back-end (Python/.NET C#), handling everything from design to deployment.
Skilled in building Python SDKs, focusing on clean architecture, performance optimization, and comprehensive documentation to streamline integration for developers.
Contact:
Email: thanh.hung.st302@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nguyen-tien-tung-880585250/
Github: https://github.com/hugnt