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Cardano lacks a unified, structured learning hub. Resources are scattered, making it difficult for newcomers and developers to learn, onboard, and grow within the ecosystem.
An online hub for Cardano education where experts publish courses, learners gain skills, and completion is verified with blockchain-based certificates.
This is the total amount allocated to Udemy for Cardano.
Please provide your proposal title
Udemy for Cardano
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?
Cardano lacks a unified, structured learning hub. Resources are scattered, making it difficult for newcomers and developers to learn, onboard, and grow within the ecosystem.
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
Our project outputs will be open source throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.
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.
We target new learners, developers, students, and entrepreneurs who want to build or engage with Cardano but lack structured resources. We will reach them through Cardano community channels, social media, universities, and partnerships with educators. This matters because education drives adoption: by providing accessible courses and blockchain-verified certificates, we lower entry barriers, create skilled contributors, and expand Cardano’s global reach and ecosystem growth.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Key activities include:
Research and platform design with defined course structures.
Development of the online learning platform (MVP).
Onboarding educators and publishing initial Cardano-focused courses.
Expanding course catalog covering wallets, Plutus, NFTs, DeFi, and governance.
Implementing blockchain-based certificates for proof of learning.
Community outreach and marketing to onboard global learners.
What are your success metrics?
Success will be measured by the number of learners using the platform, courses published, and certificates issued. We aim to see strong community engagement through workshops and content sharing, plus steady growth of educators and students joining. These results will show that Cardano education is becoming more accessible, more people are learning, and the ecosystem is reaching new users worldwide.
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
We will develop “Udemy for Cardano,” a global online education hub dedicated to teaching and onboarding people into the Cardano ecosystem. The platform will function as a marketplace where educators, developers, and community leaders can publish structured courses, while learners access them in one easy-to-use space. Content will cover the full spectrum of Cardano education, from blockchain basics and wallets to advanced topics like Plutus smart contract development, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and governance.
Unlike scattered resources across YouTube, forums, and documentation, this platform provides a centralized, structured, and accessible learning experience. To enhance trust and learner motivation, the platform will issue blockchain-based certificates of completion, verifiable on-chain and useful for future employment, developer credibility, and community recognition.
By combining education with blockchain innovation, this solution directly supports ecosystem growth, creating skilled developers, informed users, and stronger global adoption of Cardano.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
This project will create a central hub for Cardano education, making it easier for newcomers and developers to learn, grow, and contribute. By offering structured courses and blockchain-verified certificates, we reduce barriers to entry and give learners trusted proof of skills. This builds a stronger pipeline of developers, informed users, and entrepreneurs who can create dApps, join projects, and spread adoption. The wider Cardano community benefits through faster growth, global reach, and a more skilled, engaged ecosystem.
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 has proven experience in Cardano development, education, and Catalyst-funded projects. As a Plutus and Lucid developer, I have delivered smart contract solutions and educational sessions at universities and within the community. We will ensure transparency through open progress updates, a public GitHub repository, and community demos. Feasibility will be validated by launching an MVP, gathering learner feedback, tracking adoption metrics, and refining the platform based on real user needs.
Milestone Title
Research & Design
Milestone Outputs
A detailed project blueprint that defines platform architecture, course modules, and certification workflow. Includes user interface mockups and a roadmap for onboarding educators, ensuring the project has a clear, structured starting point for development.
Acceptance Criteria
The design document must fully explain how users register, access courses, and receive certificates. Mockups should be complete and usable for feedback. The roadmap must be shared publicly and incorporate initial educator input.
Evidence of Completion
Public GitHub repository containing design files, Figma mockups shared for review, and a Catalyst community update video summarizing design choices, with documentation open for feedback and comments.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
15000
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
MVP Development
Milestone Outputs
A functional prototype of the learning platform with account creation, educator dashboards, course uploads, and student viewing features. Includes at least three pilot courses for testing usability and verifying end-to-end flow from signup to learning.
Acceptance Criteria
Users must be able to sign up, enroll in courses, and track their learning progress. Educators must successfully upload and organize at least one test course. The MVP should be public, stable, and capable of receiving early tester feedback.
Evidence of Completion
A video MVP link accessible to the community, a video walk-through demonstrating functionality, and written feedback from at least 20 community testers shared in Catalyst updates and published on the project’s documentation site.
Delivery Month
3
Cost
20000
Progress
50 %
Milestone Title
Content Expansion
Milestone Outputs
A course catalog with at least 10 structured Cardano-focused courses covering topics such as wallets, Plutus basics, governance, DeFi, and NFTs. Includes partnerships with educators to continuously expand high-quality course offerings.
Acceptance Criteria
Courses must be clear, structured, and peer-reviewed by community testers. should be able to complete them without technical barriers. The platform must handle multiple concurrent learners without major issues.
Evidence of Completion
Public catalog page displaying courses, video demo of at least two courses being accessed by learners, and learner survey results from test users, published alongside Catalyst progress updates and stored in GitHub documentation.
Delivery Month
5
Cost
15000
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Certification & Global Launch
Milestone Outputs
Implementation of blockchain-based certificates for course completion, enabling learners to verify achievements on-chain. Launch of global outreach campaign, including 2–3 webinars/workshops to onboard users and attract new educators.
Acceptance Criteria
Learners must be able to complete a course and automatically receive a verifiable blockchain certificate. The platform must demonstrate growth in active learners and educators after the launch campaign, measured against KPIs.
Evidence of Completion
Transaction hashes of issued certificates stored on Cardano, screenshots and demo of the certification process, recordings of launch events/workshops, and a published adoption report showing learner and educator growth.
Delivery Month
7
Cost
10000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Platform Development – ₳25,000
Covers frontend and backend development of the learning platform (MVP build, user accounts, course management, educator dashboards, and hosting setup).
Course Content Production – ₳20,000
Creation of 10–15 high-quality courses, including recording, editing, and compensation for educators and subject-matter experts contributing content.
Marketing & Community Engagement – ₳10,000
Outreach campaigns, social media promotion, university partnerships, and hosting 2–3 webinars/workshops to onboard learners and educators globally.
Project Management & Administration – ₳5,000
Coordination, reporting, and Catalyst updates to ensure transparent delivery, milestone tracking, and effective communication with the community.
Total: ₳60,000
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
The budget is cost-effective because it directly creates a scalable, long-term educational platform for Cardano. With ₳60,000, we deliver both technology (a functioning learning hub) and content (10–15 structured courses) that will continue onboarding learners well beyond the funding period. Instead of one-off workshops or small campaigns, this project provides an ongoing resource where thousands can learn, earn blockchain certificates, and become active contributors. The investment grows skilled talent, drives adoption, and strengthens the ecosystem.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Research Assistant Intern @ University of Michigan
Builds and maintains the course management system, educator dashboards, video hosting integration, and future payment features.
Web application development
Mobile application development
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawit-melka/
Github: github profile
Developer and educator with deep expertise in Plutus and Lucid. Leads platform design, blockchain integration, and certificate issuance features.
Experienced Cardano developers, educators, and community leaders who will create and publish structured courses covering wallets, governance, Plutus, DeFi, and NFTs.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henok-gebre-b04470309/
Customer Service Executive.
Management.
Honored with the highest score and gold medal in Management.
Oversees project execution, manages resources, and ensures timely delivery.
Leads marketing, partnerships with universities and local hubs, and community engagement through workshops, webinars, and social media campaigns.