[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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DIG Governance App: Blockchain Voting for Business Chambers

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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92000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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5

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Business chambers lack secure, digital tools for transparent governance. Current voting is slow, outdated, and excludes many members from real participation in decision-making.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.dig.wroc.pl/
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• https://github.com/cardano-foundation/cf-cardano-ballot

[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 application will be open sourced under MPL-2.0 (same as Cardano Ballot). Source code, documentation, and configuration will be published on GitHub, freely available for adaptation by other chambers and associations. Transparency is essential in governance. By releasing the DIG Governance App under MPL-2.0, we ensure trust, auditability, and replicability. Other chambers and associations can adopt and adapt the solution, accelerating adoption of Cardano as the standard for secure governance.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Governance

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

In a business chamber, influence should reflect loyalty and sustained engagement, not financial power. Tenure-weighted voting rewards long-standing members, strengthens retention, and ensures stability by giving more voice to those who consistently support the institution. It aligns governance with experience and trust, creating fairer and more durable decision-making. Most governance apps use token or stake-based voting. Our solution introduces tenure-weighted voting for a Chamber of Commerce. It combines blockchain-secure ballots with tangible member benefits.

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

The prototype will demonstrate a working DIG Governance App with:

• login via Chamber membership account,
• tenure-weighted blockchain voting using modified Cardano Ballot,
• proposal submission and results with audit trail,
• a digital membership card

It will be piloted with 50+ DIG member companies and published open-source on GitHub.

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

• All DIG members onboarded within 6 months
• Over 5 governance votes conducted in year one, with commitments verifiable on Cardano
• Transparent, auditable vote receipts available to members
• More than 3 other chambers show adoption interest within 12 months

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Chambers of commerce must evolve or risk becoming irrelevant. DIG, with over 300 member businesses ranging from local firms to large enterprises, represents a diverse and vibrant network deeply rooted in Lower Silesia, a region known for innovation and for being at the forefront of digital adoption. As part of the Polish National Chamber of Commerce (Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza, KIG)—which itself unites over 160 business organizations across Poland—DIG sits at the heart of national business representation.

To strengthen transparency, unlock participation, and attract younger companies, we propose the DIG Governance App: a secure mobile and web platform built on a modified Cardano Ballot. It offers modern governance tools and practical member benefits.

Why Our Approach Works

• Simple onboarding process, where members sign in easily via their Chamber account without the need to download wallets or understand crypto. For those wishing to engage deeper, optional NuFi wallet integration is available.
• Proven underlying protocol based on Cardano Ballot, which brings proven cryptographic integrity, auditability, and decentralization. It’s robust, scalable, and open-source under MPL-2.0, which is the perfect foundation for transparent governance.
• Tenure-Weighted Voting - voting power is tied to how long a business has supported DIG—rewarding loyalty, ensuring stability, and reflecting genuine commitment in chamber governance.
• By offering an easy to use governance tool and digital platform, DIG will appeal to younger demographics and new companies, modernizing how chambers engage with members and future-proofing organizational relevance.

Feature Set

1. Membership Onboarding
   1. SSO via Chamber credentials; optional wallet access for advanced users.
2. Governance Lifecycle
   1. Proposal submission, discussion forum, tenure-based vote, encrypted blockchain record, and audit-ready receipts.
   2. Archive of past decisions, GDPR compliance, and easy export to PDF/Excel for audit.
3. Digital Membership Card
   1. Stored digitally with QR or wallet-compatibility, serving as a key for access to events and shared office space, discounts and verification.
4. Member Benefits Hub
   1. Access to partner discounts, business offers, and special deals via the app
5. Events Module
   1. Easy registrations, and tickets linked to the digital membership card

Technical Solution

The app leverages a modular architecture grounded in the Cardano Ballot ecosystem. The core cryptographic modules—such as vote commitment, Merkle roots, Hydra-based tallying, and independent verification—are retained to secure integrity and transparency.

Key Adaptations

• Weight Provider Service
• This new microservice calculates voting weight based purely on membership tenure, replacing the original stake-based model. It interfaces cleanly with the voting engine to adapt to Chamber context.
• SSO Onboarding Layer
• We integrate Chamber SSO (email/password or institutional login) into the standard Ballot flow. NuFi wallet users can optionally connect via CIP-30 for enhanced crypto-native authenticity.
• Admin Enhancements
• The event creation interface extends Ballot’s voting-admin-app—adding parameters for tenure-weight formula, quorum thresholds, and visibility preferences. These controls empower administrators while preserving governance logic.
• Member Benefit Modules
  • Separate from the voting stack but integrated via the same UI framework:
    • Digital membership card generator
    • Benefits directory with QR validation for partner access
    • **Event manager **with RSVP and ticketing linked to membership credentials
• Verification and Audit Trail
  • The voting-verification-app remains unchanged, ensuring members can independently confirm vote validity. Each result includes on-chain receipts, exportable logs, and full audit capability.

This approach blends proven blockchain security with real-world chamber dynamics. By aligning technological rigor with user-centric design, the DIG Governance App enhances member trust, modernizes operations, and positions Cardano as the future standard for institutional governance.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

The DIG Governance App will showcase Cardano as the blockchain of choice for institutional governance in Europe. By piloting with over 300 companies in Lower Silesia, the project brings real-world adoption of Cardano outside crypto-native circles. As DIG is part of the Polish Chamber of Commerce (160+ member organizations nationwide), the solution has the potential to reach thousands of businesses across Poland. Beyond governance, the app proves Cardano’s versatility, combining secure ballots with practical member services like digital cards, events, and discounts. This project positions Cardano as the standard for transparent, inclusive decision-making in business institutions.

[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?

DIG brings organizational legitimacy, access to 300+ member companies, and decades of experience running large-scale business initiatives.

Our technology partner, Binar Apps has hands-on expertise with Cardano development, governance systems, and enterprise-grade integrations.

Binar Apps have experience in developing Plutus smart contracts and full-stack blockchain applications. Co-implemented a Decentralised Exchange (DEX) in Plutus, covering end-to-end architecture and deployment. Contributed to GovTool, where he was responsible for setting up and maintaining the infrastructure that supports decentralized governance operations. Brings a strong mix of backend, infrastructure, and smart contract development, directly applicable to BikeID Cardano integration

We will build on Cardano Ballot’s open-source foundation, proven in Cardano governance itself, adapting it with tenure-weighted voting and user-friendly onboarding.

Validation plan

• MVP tested with 50+ DIG companies.
• On-chain commitments and receipts provide measurable proof of adoption.
• Transparent GitHub repository with open-source code and documentation.
• Regular progress reports to Catalyst and DIG board.

Our combined expertise and the modular nature of Ballot ensure the project is both technically feasible and organizationally sustainable.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Architecture & Setup

Milestone Outputs

• Technical architecture and governance model documented (tenure-weighted formula, quorum rules).
• Infrastructure prepared: GitHub repos, CI/CD pipelines, databases, cloud setup.
• Ballot base stack cloned and customized for DIG requirements.

Acceptance Criteria

• Architecture reviewed and approved by DIG leadership.
• Weighting logic formally defined and agreed with Chamber governance rules.
• Development environment functional and accessible to the dev team.
• Technical review by creators of Ballot

Evidence of Completion

• Public GitHub repository initialized with code and documentation.
• Governance model document signed off by DIG.
• Screenshots/logs of infrastructure setup.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

12000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

MVP Development

Milestone Outputs

• DIG SSO onboarding integrated
• Weight Provider Service for tenure-based voting implemented
• Admin panel extended with quorum/event settings
• Digital membership card module built
• Internal tests executed on voting, receipts, and card generation

Acceptance Criteria

• Users can log in using DIG credentials
• Tenure-based weights applied correctly in test votes
• Vote results and reporting is complete
• Admins can create and configure governance events
• Digital membership cards generated and validated

Evidence of Completion

• Demo video of onboarding + voting + membership card
• GitHub commits with code and test coverage
• Internal DIG test report confirming functions

Delivery Month

2

Cost

40000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Pilot Deployment

Milestone Outputs

• MVP deployed and provided to 50+ DIG member companies
• At least 2 member proposal submissions processed using the application
• At least 2 governance votes conducted during pilot
• Member feedback collected via surveys

Acceptance Criteria

• More than 50 companies onboarded into the app
• More than 2 proposals processed
• More than 2 votes successfully conducted with on-chain receipts generated
• Feedback report compiled and reviewed with DIG board

Evidence of Completion

• On-chain receipts for pilot votes published
• Screenshots of live app in use by members
• Feedback survey summary shared publicly

Delivery Month

1

Cost

20000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Full Rollout & Documentation

Milestone Outputs

• App rolled out to all DIG Chamber of Commerce members
• App demonstrated at a National Chamber of Commerce event
• Source code, documentation, and adoption playbook published
• Over 5 governance votes conducted across DIG

Acceptance Criteria

• All DIG Chamber of commerce members active in the app
• Presentation for the annual meeting of the National Chamber of Commerce
• Over 5 verified votes completed with transparent audit trail
• Playbook produced for replication by other chambers

Evidence of Completion

• GitHub repo with open-source code under MPL-2.0
• DIG board confirmation of rollout
• Playbook PDF publicly available
• Catalyst closeout report with stats, screenshots, and links
• Video recording of the app presentation at the Chamber of Commerce event

Delivery Month

1

Cost

20000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1 – Architecture & Setup (₳12,000)

• Project Manager – coordination & governance model: ₳3,000
• Blockchain Developer (Binar Apps) – Ballot customization & architecture: ₳6,000
• Backend Engineer (Binar Apps) – infra & repo setup: ₳3,000

Milestone 2 – MVP Development (₳40,000)

• Blockchain Developer – tenure-weighted voting logic, smart contracts: ₳12,000
• Full-Stack Developer – web & mobile UI: ₳10,000
• Backend Engineer – SSO onboarding, Weight Provider service: ₳8,000
• UI/UX Designer – app flows & UX polish: ₳5,000
• Project Manager – oversight & reporting: ₳3,000
• QA & Tester – internal tests: ₳2,000

Milestone 3 – Pilot Deployment (₳20,000)

• Full-Stack Developer – pilot rollout & bug fixes: ₳7,000
• Blockchain Developer – on-chain vote commitments & verification: ₳5,000
• QA & Tester – pilot testing: ₳3,000
• Project Manager – coordination & member onboarding: ₳3,000
• DIG Director – training/workshops for members: ₳2,000

Milestone 4 – Full Rollout & Open Source (₳20,000)

• Blockchain Developer – open-source release, final security checks: ₳5,000
• Full-Stack Developer – full rollout to all DIG members: ₳6,000
• UI/UX Designer – final adjustments for accessibility: ₳2,000
• QA & Tester – final validation: ₳2,000
• Project Manager – adoption peclaybook, Catalyst reporting: ₳3,000
• DIG Director – event oversight & member outreach: ₳2,000

Total: ₳92,000

• Blockchain Developers: ₳28,000
• Full-Stack Developer: ₳23,000
• Backend Engineer: ₳11,000
• UI/UX Designer: ₳7,000
• QA & Tester: ₳7,000
• Project Manager: ₳12,000
• DIG Director: ₳4,000

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This project delivers exceptional value because it combines:

Real-world adoption in Europe

The DIG Governance App will be used by over 300 member companies—from local SMEs to large corporations. As DIG is part of Poland’s National Chamber of Commerce (160+ member organizations nationwide), the model can scale to thousands of businesses across Poland, multiplying Cardano’s impact far beyond a single pilot.

Open Source for global reuse

All outputs will be released under MPL-2.0, enabling other chambers, associations, and business networks worldwide to adopt the solution without licensing costs. This means Catalyst funding benefits the entire ecosystem, not just one organization.

Efficient budget

At ₳92,000, this project delivers a production-ready governance platform with blockchain-secure voting, digital membership cards, and real adoption. Comparable enterprise governance projects in the EU often cost €200k–€500k; our budget is less than half, thanks to leveraging the open-source Cardano Ballot stack and a lean, experienced team.

Dual value: Governance + Daily Utility

Unlike typical blockchain pilots that are governance-only, DIG’s app also delivers daily tangible benefits (discounts, events, digital cards). This ensures members use the app frequently, guaranteeing adoption and sustainability.

Catalyst showcase

By demonstrating Cardano’s utility in institutional governance, the project becomes a flagship example of how Catalyst funding creates measurable, lasting adoption in the mainstream economy.

For under ₳92,000, Catalyst funds a first-of-its-kind governance platform for European chambers, open-source, scalable, and anchored in real-world adoption. This represents strong ROI for the Cardano ecosystem.

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