Cardano AlertBot – Real-Time Wallet & Staking Notifications

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

Cardano AlertBot – Real-Time Wallet & Staking Notifications

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

71887

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

4

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Cardano users lack near-real-time alerts for wallet activity (transactions, staking, pool status), so they rely on manual checks and often miss important events or react too slowly.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.texblabs.com/
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• https://github.com/Tech-Expansion
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• https://github.com/Tech-Expansion/tex-cardano-alertbot

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

The project will be released under the MIT License. All source code, documentation, and deployment instructions will be published on GitHub to allow contributions and reuse by the Cardano community.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.

Wallet

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).

Most Cardano Telegram bots only give basic alerts. Ours integrates Blockfrost + Cardano-db-sync for fast, reliable data; offers full customization (transactions, pool changes, rewards, retirements); uses an open architecture for easy expansion and dApp integration; and is open-source for wide adoption. No past Catalyst project combines all three: high customization – multi-source reliability – openness.

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

A preprod Telegram bot sending wallet transaction alerts, stake pool status changes, and reward updates. Users can manage wallets and notification settings directly. Accessible via Telegram invite; source code and deployment guide on GitHub for community testing before mainnet launch.

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

We will track adoption and performance with verifiable KPIs: at least 500 unique wallets tracked within 3 months (on-chain metric); 10,000+ valid notifications sent monthly (confirmed via API logs); uptime of 99% or higher in the first 6 months; over 200 active users regularly interacting; and open-source adoption shown by forks, pull requests, or feature contributions from the community. These will prove both technical stability and meaningful real-world usage.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

DProblem to Solve

Many users in the Cardano ecosystem face difficulties tracking their ADA wallet activities, such as send/receive transactions, staking rewards, or the status of the pools they delegate to. Having to visit platforms like Cardanoscan.io or use technical tools can be inconvenient and unfriendly, especially for newcomers. Moreover, there is a lack of real-time alert tools, causing users to miss important updates related to their assets and staking activities.

Why a Telegram Bot?

Telegram is widely used in the crypto community due to its instant communication, ease of use, and strong privacy features. A Telegram bot can operate 24/7, sending real-time notifications directly to users about events related to their wallets or the pools they are interested in. No complicated installation is required users simply input their wallet address to start tracking.

Proposed Solution

We will build and develop a Telegram bot that can:

1. Track ADA wallets provided by users

• Send alerts whenever there are ADA or other token transactions (send/receive).
• Notify users when staking rewards are received.
• Notify users of delegation status changes or pool switches.

1. Monitor the status of a specific stake pool

• Provide updates on pool metrics: total stake, ROS (return on stake), number of delegators, and active status.
• Send epoch-based reports on pool performance: number of blocks produced, performance ratio.
• Alert users if the pool fails to produce blocks or shows signs of inactivity.

1. User-friendly interface through Telegram

• Users only need to input their wallet/stake key or pool ID.
• The bot will store necessary information and continuously monitor the provided addresses.

Benefits

This tool helps users actively monitor their wallets and staking performance in a simple, effective, and continuous way. Real-time Telegram notifications allow them to avoid missing staking rewards, detect suspicious transactions early, and monitor the performance of the pools they delegate to. This improves the overall user experience, enhances asset safety, and helps build trust in Cardano’s DeFi infrastructure by making information more accessible and transparent.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Our project provides a real-time, user-friendly notification system through Telegram, enabling Cardano users to quickly stay updated on wallet and staking activities. Currently, many users don’t check their wallets frequently due to the lack of convenient tracking tools, causing them to miss important events such as staking rewards, delegation changes, alerts about staking pools nearing closure, or unusual transactions.

With Cardano AlertBot, users will be able to:

1. Receive instant notifications when:

• Staking rewards are received
• Delegation pool is changed
• The delegated pool is oversaturated or about to retire
• ADA is sent or received

1. Customize notifications based on wallet address, stake key, or pool ID
2. Access information without any complex technical setup – simply add the bot to Telegram

Broader Impact:

• Enhance transparency and monitoring of wallet activities
• Support SPOs (Stake Pool Operators) in effectively supervising their pools
• Reduce risks caused by delayed reactions to important events (e.g., pool retirement)
• Improve onboarding experience for new users unfamiliar with blockchain tools
• Encourage daily engagement with the Cardano network without needing to access blockchain explorers

By helping users access staking and transaction information in a timely, understandable, and proactive manner, our project contributes to building a more connected and informed Cardano community.

[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?

Proven Capability

TEX Labs has a strong track record in the Cardano ecosystem, achieving awards in scientific research competitions, hackathons, and organizing workshops/community events. These activities have built trust and provided direct insights into user needs.

Team Competence

The core team consists of three key members with projects funded in Funds 11, 12, and 13. Each member brings over 5 years of software development experience, more than 2 years of experience in developing and operating Cardano Blockchain infrastructure, and over 4 years in full-stack software development (microservices, clean architecture, database optimization, caching, message brokers). The team is proficient in Haskell/Plutus, Rust, Aiken, and modern frontend/backend technologies. They have successfully delivered multiple Cardano projects implementing CIP-25, CIP-30, and CIP-68, ensuring high reliability in real-world environments.

Feasibility Validation

We build for the real needs of the community. The roadmap begins with an MVP focused on critical “user jobs,” followed by rapid iterations with public releases and open demos. Success metrics are clearly tracked (active users, processed transactions, latency, error rates) and refined based on feedback.

Transparency & Accountability

We adopt an open-source development approach from the start:

• Public repository (https://github.com/Tech-Expansion)) with transparent issues/roadmap
• Regular progress updates (bi-weekly or monthly) with direct changelogs
• Milestone-based delivery with verifiable outputs before moving to the next phase
• Transparent financial reports with spending tied to each milestone

With a community-driven design, disciplined engineering, and transparent operations, TEX Labs is ready to deliver the project with reliability and accountability.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Planning & System Design

Milestone Outputs

• Comprehensive user research report and requirement analysis, including interviews, surveys, and analysis of existing Cardano-related bots to identify unmet needs.
• System architecture design covering overall bot workflow, data structures, API integration points, and notification processing logic.
• Detailed technical specification document outlining functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and integration methods.
• Established development process and project management plan, defining roles, responsibilities, timelines, and communication channels to ensure smooth collaboration.

Acceptance Criteria

• Documentation comprehensively covers all required features, expected user behaviors, and usage scenarios, ensuring clarity for both developers and stakeholders.
• System design guarantees scalability to handle increasing user loads, robust security measures to protect data and API usage, and seamless integration with Cardano APIs for reliable operation.
• Development plan includes a detailed timeline, clearly assigned responsibilities, defined milestones, and a transparent progress tracking mechanism to ensure on-time delivery.

Evidence of Completion

• PDF file containing user requirements and technical specification
• System architecture diagrams (UML, DFD, sequence diagram)
• Project management board (e.g., GitHub Project)

Delivery Month

1

Cost

20050

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Core Development & Integration

Milestone Outputs

• Telegram bot core functionality implemented, including transaction notifications and stake/pool alerts (e.g., pool retired, pool parameter changes, new rewards).
• Full integration with Cardano APIs (via Blockfrost and/or Cardano-db-sync backend) ensuring accurate, real-time blockchain data retrieval.
• User registration system enabling wallet address binding to Telegram ID, with secure storage and easy management of multiple wallets.
• Testing phase completed, including unit tests for individual modules and integration tests to ensure stable end-to-end workflows before deployment.

Acceptance Criteria

• Bot responds reliably to user commands and triggers in the Telegram preprod environment, with minimal latency.
• Accurate and timely delivery of at least three notification types (transaction updates, stake/pool changes, reward availability).
• No critical bugs detected in business logic, notification processing, or blockchain data handling after testing.
• Comprehensive logging and error management implemented, enabling quick identification and resolution of issues during operation.

Evidence of Completion

• Link to working bot on prepro
• Demo video or screenshots of sample interactions
• Test result report

Delivery Month

1

Cost

19200

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Security Audit & Deployment

Milestone Outputs

• Conduct a thorough basic security audit, including manual code review and static analysis, to identify potential vulnerabilities in both the bot’s backend logic and integration points with Cardano APIs.
• Implement and verify security updates to patch any identified weaknesses, ensuring safe handling of user data, prevention of abuse, and stable performance under different load conditions.
• Deploy the bot on a secure production (mainnet) server, fully configured with monitoring tools, automated backups, and rate-limiting to guarantee long-term operational stability.

Acceptance Criteria

• No unresolved critical security vulnerabilities after the audit, ensuring the bot is safe and stable for public use.
• Error handling and rate limiting work effectively, preventing downtime or abuse under heavy usage.
• Continuous monitoring in place via server logs, webhook alerts, and automated notifications to quickly detect and respond to issues.
• All security fixes verified through retesting before public launch to ensure no regressions.

Evidence of Completion

• Security audit report
• Link to stable mainnet bot
• Server logs or monitoring dashboard
• Updated technical documentation

Delivery Month

1

Cost

19200

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Public Launch & Community Onboarding

Milestone Outputs

• Official bot announcement published across multiple communication channels (Telegram, X/Twitter, Cardano community forums, and relevant Discord servers) to maximize awareness and engagement.
• Comprehensive user guide with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and FAQs to help end-users easily set up and customize the bot’s features.
• Fully open-sourced code hosted on GitHub, including clear documentation, installation scripts, and contribution guidelines for developers.
• User feedback form and survey template to collect suggestions, bug reports, and feature requests from the community, enabling continuous improvement.

Acceptance Criteria

• At least 100 verified real users actively testing the bot in real-world conditions during the public launch phase, ensuring diverse usage scenarios.
• Seamless registration and notification delivery where users can sign up, link their wallets, and receive timely alerts without encountering functional errors or delays.
• Positive feedback and constructive suggestions gathered through surveys, in-chat forms, or direct community channels, with results recorded and categorized for future improvements.

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repository link
• Media links (tweet, post, demo video)
• Screenshots of user feedback or survey results
• Usage statistics (number of users, number of notifications sent)
• Closing video and final project report

Delivery Month

1

Cost

13437

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1: Planning & System Design (4 weeks)

Total: $16,040 (~20,050 ADA)

• Product Manager: 80h × $30/h = $2,400
• 2 Senior Developers: 2 people x 160h × $22/h = $7,040
• System Architect: 160h × $30/h = $4,800
• Technical Writer: 120h × $15/h = $1,800

Milestone 2: Core Development & Integration (4 weeks)

Total: $15,360 (~19,200 ADA)

• Product Manager: 80h × $30/h = $2,400
• 2 Senior Developers: 2 people x 160h × $22/h = $7,040
• QA Engineer: 160h × $15/h = $2,400
• DevOps: 160h × $22/h = $3,520

Milestone 3: Security Audit & Deployment (4 weeks)

Total: $15,360 (~19,200 ADA)

• Product Manager: 80h × $30/h = $2,400
• 2 Senior Developers: 2 people x 160h × $22/h = $7,040
• DevOps: 160h × $22/h = $3,520
• QA Engineer: 160h × $15/h = $2,400

Milestone 4: Public Launch & Community Onboarding (4 weeks)

Total: $10,750 (~13,437 ADA)

• Product Manager: 80h × $30/h = $2,400
• DevOps: 100h × $22/h = $2,200
• Tester: 90h x $15/h = $1,350
• Community Manager: 160h × $15/h = $2,400
• Content Creator: 80h × $15/h = $1,200
• Designer: 80h x $15/h = $1,200

Total Project Cost: $57,510 (~71,887 ADA @ $0.80)

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

Imagine this: with just one simple action adding a bot on Telegram users can instantly receive notifications about ADA transactions, staking rewards, pool status, or any other important events related to their Cardano wallet. In a world where rapid response is critical, Cardano AlertBot offers an incredibly simple, convenient, and user-friendly connection channel that anyone can use no technical knowledge, no heavy apps required.

With a budget of only 71,887 ADA, this is a highly cost-effective investment that brings tremendous value to the Cardano community, because:

Instant Access for Everyone, Everywhere

Telegram has over 900 million users globally and is a popular messaging app in many developing countries regions where Cardano is actively expanding. Integrating with Telegram allows AlertBot to bring blockchain closer to everyday users without the need for additional infrastructure or standalone apps.

Boosting Engagement and Retention with Cardano

When users receive alerts about their staking rewards, or are notified when their pool becomes saturated or inactive, they are more proactive in managing their assets and making timely decisions. This helps reduce churn, keeps users engaged longer, and encourages deeper participation in the network, including more active staking.

Secure and Transparent

AlertBot does not require users to share private keys or access their wallet. All actions are based on public stake key information, ensuring full privacy. This is a key factor in building trust and encouraging new users to safely explore blockchain.

Scalable Architecture and Versatile Use Cases

With its open architecture and public technical documentation, AlertBot can be easily expanded to support Pool Operators, project developers, or even integrate with dApps for important alerts. It lays the foundation for a decentralized notification ecosystem that any project can build upon.

Sustainable Value, Low Cost, High Impact

With a relatively small budget, the project delivers long-term utility to tens of thousands of users, helping them manage assets and staking more effectively. This real-world usefulness is key to user retention and driving wider adoption within the Cardano community.

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