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Cardano is known in Hong Kong, but knowledge and adoption are fragmented. Newcomers lack clear, practical guidance on wallets, apps, and participation, limiting real-world use and community growth.
Unite the Hong Kong Cardano community with meetups, founder-themed networking, and governance workshops to drive adoption, knowledge, and participation.
Please provide your proposal title
SIDAN | Waffle - Hong Kong Cardano Community
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
60000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
7
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Cardano is known in Hong Kong, but knowledge and adoption are fragmented. Newcomers lack clear, practical guidance on wallets, apps, and participation, limiting real-world use and community growth.
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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
Not Applicable
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Community
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
We are targeting Hong Kong’s blockchain enthusiasts, ADA holders, developers, students, startups, and enterprises. We will reach them through SIDAN Lab’s existing community channels (Discord, Telegram, Twitter), direct outreach to universities and startups, and partnerships with blockchain projects. This matters for Cardano because Hong Kong is a leading financial hub in Asia. Building a strong local Cardano community bridges fragmented adoption, grows participation in governance, and opens pathways for enterprise adoption.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Cardano HK Annual Meetup – Share roadmap, updates, and Cardano Summit news with community members.
Startups & Enterprises Meet Cardano – Invite founders and projects to showcase use cases, introduce business models, and funding opportunities (Catalyst, Draper, etc.).
Governance for Everyone Workshop – Conduct hands-on governance training: delegation, DRep voting, ecosystem onboarding.
What are your success metrics?
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
The Cardano Hong Kong Community in Fund 11 has increased awareness among mass retailers. Continuously, our partner Waffle Capital also performed well in institutional education in Fund 12. With this foundation, we must now accelerate adoption and deepen engagement. This round, we will focus on bridging community, enterprises, and governance. Here is what we will do:
Cardano HK Annual Meetup:
Bring members together for updates on the Cardano, highlight upcoming global events such as the Cardano Summit, and strengthen the local builder-user network.
Startups & Enterprises Meet Cardano:
Invite Cardano founders and blockchain projects to showcase their products, share stories, and demonstrate business models, inspiring CardanoHK builders
Introduce funding opportunities e.g. Project Catalyst, Draper University, and others, inspiring collaboration and adoption.
Governance for Everyone:
Conduct hands-on workshops to explain Cardano governance, demonstrate delegation and DRep voting, and onboard participants into the ecosystem. Provide practical exercises to help ADA holders actively engage.
Goal:
To build a continuous cycle of learning, collaboration, and governance participation, positioning Hong Kong as a key hub in the global Cardano community.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Consistent Onboarding of New Users:
Through workshops and events, we will continuously bring new users into the Cardano ecosystem. This effort expands the local talent pool, empowering more people to contribute to robust, innovative solutions on the Cardano blockchain.
Hub for Collaboration and Innovation:
The Cardano Hong Kong Community will serve as a space where developers, startups, enterprises, and enthusiasts connect. By sharing ideas and collaborating, participants will spark new projects, business models, and real-world applications that strengthen global adoption.
Expanding Cardano’s Visibility in Asia:
By hosting structured events, engaging enterprises, and fostering online dialogue, we will elevate Cardano’s presence in Hong Kong and across Asia. Positioning Cardano on the radar of institutions and businesses will drive broader governance participation and enterprise adoption.
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?
At SIDAN Lab, we have extensive expertise in building blockchain development tools and fostering educational programs within the Cardano ecosystem. Our contributions to key open-source projects like Vodka, Whisky, and Mesh demonstrate our deep knowledge and technical skills. Additionally, our collaboration with Gimbalabs and Waffle Capital provides us with strong community connections and the ability to execute large-scale projects effectively.
Trust and Accountability:
Approach Validation:
Feasibility:
Track Record:
Milestone Title
Cardano Hong Kong Member Annual Meetup
Milestone Outputs
Organise an annual meetup and invite Cardano Hong Kong Community members to join to be updated on Cardano roadmap and upcoming global events (e.g., Cardano Summit). Stronger connections among builders, users, and stakeholders.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
17000
Progress
30 %
Milestone Title
Startups & Enterprises Meet Cardano Networking
Milestone Outputs
Deliver an in-person networking event where startups and enterprises meet Cardano builders and founders. Share roadmap updates, real use cases, and integration paths; facilitate curated intros for pilot/POC discussions
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
17000
Progress
60 %
Milestone Title
Governance for Everyone workshop
Milestone Outputs
Run a hands-on governance onboarding workshop that helps Cardano HK members and invited founders set up or use a compatible wallet, verify voting power, discover and evaluate DReps, practice delegation and trial voting flows, and learn where to find and review proposals and track results. Publish simple checklists, demo recordings, and a follow-up resource pack for continued participation.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
16000
Progress
90 %
Milestone Title
Completion of Milestones
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
10000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Milestone 1: Cardano Hong Kong Member Annual Meetup
Activities:
ADA 17,000 - Host 1 meetup to invite Cardano Hong Kong Community members to join the SIDAN Lab sharing session
Milestone 2: Startups & Enterprises Meet Cardano Networking
Activities:
ADA 17,000 - Host 1 offline event to introduce Cardano to startups and enterprises
Milestone 3: Governance for Everyone workshop
Activities:
ADA 16,000 - Host 1or 2 offline event to address Cardano governance actions
Miletone 4 - Completion of Milestones
Activities:
ADA 10,000 - Complete participant interview and record close-out video and report
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
Community Growth and Engagement
Our project is a catalyst for expanding the Cardano community in a key financial hub. The budget for events, meetups, and social media campaigns is an investment in building a strong, engaged, and informed community. This not only raises awareness and adoption of Cardano but also creates a network of advocates and users who can propel Cardano's visibility and relevance in the broader blockchain market.
Sustainability and Scalability
Our approach ensures that the Cardano Hong Kong Community and its activities are sustainable and can be scaled up. This means the benefits of the initial investment will continue to accrue over time, offering ongoing returns to the Cardano community.
Strategic Location
Leveraging Hong Kong's position as a global financial and technological hub, the project is poised to significantly enhance Cardano's presence in Asia, a key market for blockchain technologies. Networking sessions match startups and enterprises with Cardano builders, accelerating pilots and integrations that can drive on-chain activity.
Direct outcomes for most spend
The budget prioritises program delivery (events, workshops, recordings, reporting) over admin. Partners provide venue, speakers, and volunteer support to keep costs lean.
Governance readiness
Practical onboarding improves voter participation and understanding, strengthening Cardano’s community decision-making.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
SIDAN Lab - In charge of the logistics, organizing the event, inviting members of the Cardano community and Hong Kong community
Waffle Capital - Inviting members of the Cardano community and Hong Kong community for our events
Core project team member and his role:
Organization-level credibility (SIDAN Lab):
Supporting roles (SIDAN Lab leadership):