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Real-world ownership web-2 systems are slow, fraud-prone, and hard to verify—lacking a secure, decentralized method for proving and transferring asset ownerships.
Create secure, tokenized proof of ownership using Cardano smart contracts and NFTs—enabling fast, verifiable asset transfer with legal binding and identity integration.
This is the total amount allocated to DPOPA - Digital Proof of Ownership for Assets.
Please provide your proposal title
DPOPA - Digital Proof of Ownership for Assets
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
90000
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?
Real-world ownership web-2 systems are slow, fraud-prone, and hard to verify—lacking a secure, decentralized method for proving and transferring asset ownerships.
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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?
Yes
License and Additional Information
This project’s software components (e.g., tools, libraries and codes) will be released under the MIT License and GNU GPL-3.0 . This allows others to freely use, modify, distribute, and sublicense the code, provided the original license and copyright notice are included.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.
Identity & Verification
Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).
This project introduces a seamless bridge between physical assets and the blockchain through tokenized proof of ownership, leveraging IoT-based verification & secure metadata storage. While previous projects have focused either on NFT or digital-native assets, our approach is unique in combining physical asset registration, tamper-proof tracking and ownership transfer within a single ecosystem. By integrating real-world verification with blockchain immutability, we create a solution suitable for asset resale, lending and authenticity verification, addressing both consumer and enterprise needs.
Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.
The MVP will demonstrate the complete lifecycle of physical asset ownership on cardano from registration to transfer. Through our dApp (connected to the Cardano testnet), users will:
The MVP will be publicly accessible through our demo platform, with an intuitive interface for both technical and non-technical users, enabling hands-on interaction with the system before mainnet deployment.
Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.
We will track progress through both usage statistics and verifiable on-chain data. Success indicators include:
Public visibility of all transactions and asset metadata on-chain
Positive community feedback and engagement from early adopters, measured via platform analytics and surveys
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
We propose building a Cardano-based platform for digital proof of ownership of physical assets, such as real estate, vehicles, or collectibles. Users will tokenize these assets into NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on the Cardano blockchain, creating secure, transparent, and verifiable ownership records.

Problem with current systems:
Traditional asset ownership and transfer processes are slow, manual, and prone to fraud. Paper records can be lost or manipulated, and centralized systems are vulnerable to data breaches or corruption. Transfer of ownership (sale, lease, inheritance) often involves costly intermediaries and delays.
Cardano-based solution:
Our web-based platform allows users to register and manage asset ownership through tokenized NFTs, with ownership transfers and agreements handled by Plutus smart contracts. The platform prioritizes security, automation, and interoperability with existing registries.

1. Tokenized Ownership (NFTs)
2. Smart Contract Automation
3. Fraud Prevention & Security
4. Leasing & Access Rights
5. Decentralized Dispute Resolution
6. API Integration with Existing Systems
Technical Stack Overview
Compliance & Security
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
This project can bring Cardano’s technology into everyday business transactions, such as real estate and automotive sales, insurance, and inheritance management, significantly increasing Cardano’s real-world utility.
Increasing Real-World Utility
This project will expand Cardano’s real-world utility by enabling blockchain-based digital proof of ownership in asset-heavy sectors such as real estate, automotive sales, and luxury goods. It simplifies complex ownership transfers, reduces fraud, and sets a new standard for digital asset management.
Real Estate & Automotive Markets
High-value assets like homes and vehicles can be tokenized and verified on-chain. Buyers and sellers can transact directly without intermediaries, making transactions faster, cheaper, and more transparent. This reduces friction and increases accessibility for individuals and businesses alike.
Luxury Goods & Collectibles
The platform ensures authenticity and provenance for luxury items such as fine art, collectibles, and antiques. Blockchain-backed ownership records help prevent fraud and counterfeiting, making Cardano a key player in markets where verifiable ownership is crucial.
Economic Efficiency
By automating legal and ownership processes via smart contracts, the system reduces costs, eliminates middlemen, and speeds up deal completion. These benefits will drive broader blockchain adoption across sectors that prioritize secure, tamper-proof transactions.
Regulatory Alignment & Institutional Integration
This project aligns with emerging global trends in digital asset regulation. It can interoperate with government systems through APIs, enabling legally compliant digital ownership and supporting broader institutional adoption.
Industry Transformation & Ecosystem Growth
By positioning Cardano as infrastructure for physical asset management, this project differentiates it from platforms focused solely on DeFi or NFTs. It opens up new markets and gives Cardano a competitive edge in real-world enterprise applications.
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 capability to deliver this project with high levels of trust and accountability stems from our team's extensive experience in software development, education, and community engagement. With a proven track record of delivering successful projects and initiatives within the blockchain space, we possess the expertise and dedication required to execute this proposal effectively.
highlights our commitment and proven ability to deliver impactful projects.
Our team is proud to be partnered with MLOps Community (https://mlops.community/) a global organization at the forefront of machine learning, DevOps, and cutting-edge technology.


Also we are an Official Partner With Microsoft Startup Founder Hub, We receive more than 45 AI related Microsoft products with a mix of technical benefits and business resources.
We’re trusted by Microsoft!

Previous Success Recap:
We are Simply Highly Experienced programmers in haskell, plutus, solidity, AI, ML and subject matter experts ensure high-quality resources.
Transparent Financial Management: Clear budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting processes
User Feedback Integration: Actively collecting and addressing user feedback for continuous improvement
Capability and Feasibility Validation: Utilizing past success metrics, implementing pilot programs, and committing personal time for project development.
Core Inspirations
Our core inspiration role is transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Milestone Title
Planning, Architecture, UX/UI, Project Setup & Proof of Concept
Milestone Outputs
We will complete full project planning, define the technical architecture, and produce the initial UX/UI design for the dApp. This includes designing the asset registration, transfer, and verification workflows. A high-fidelity clickable prototype will be created to validate user experience. We will also set up the project’s GitHub repository, establish coding standards, and configure development environments. The Proof of Concept (PoC) will demonstrate a minimal registration flow and asset record creation using placeholder data (no blockchain connection yet). A comprehensive milestone report will summarize the finalized system design, planned tech stack (Django backend, REST APIs, Cardano testnet integration), and the validated UX/UI prototype.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
15000
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Frontend Development Implementation
Milestone Outputs
Build the fully functional frontend for the dApp based on finalized UX/UI.
Features include: asset registration form, ownership transfer interface, verification viewer, and dashboard for registered assets.
Implement multi-device responsiveness and accessibility compliance. Frontend will connect to mock APIs for now to simulate backend interactions. A public staging site will be deployed for visual testing.
Milestone report will document development process, technical challenges, and UI refinements.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
2
Cost
15000
Progress
40 %
Milestone Title
Backend Development, Scalable Database & REST API Implementation
Milestone Outputs
Develop the backend using Django, Integrate the Backend with Postgres DB, implementing REST APIs for asset registration, ownership transfer, and verification.
Database schema designed to securely store asset metadata and link it to blockchain transaction IDs.
Smart contract interaction layer prepared for Cardano testnet deployment.
Backend security best practices applied.
APIs documented with Swagger/OpenAPI for easy integration.
Milestone report to summarize backend architecture and API specifications.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
3
Cost
25000
Progress
50 %
Milestone Title
Smart Contract Development & Testnet Integration
Milestone Outputs
Develop the smart contracts required for asset tokenization and transfer, deploy them to the Cardano testnet, and connect them to the backend. Features include minting NFTs representing ownership, transferring ownership between wallets, and storing immutable metadata on-chain. End-to-end integration between frontend, backend, and blockchain achieved in a testnet environment. Milestone report will cover smart contract logic, security measures, and testnet results.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
5
Cost
20000
Progress
70 %
Milestone Title
Testing, Security Audits & Quality Assurance
Milestone Outputs
Conduct full system testing: functional, integration, and performance tests. Engage external auditors for smart contract and backend security review. Fix identified issues and optimize performance. Perform usability testing with selected community testers. Milestone report will summarize test results, bug fixes, and audit findings.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
5
Cost
15000
Progress
90 %
Milestone Title
Final Launch Preparation, Public Launch & Community Engagement
Milestone Outputs
Prepare for mainnet launch with final documentation, community onboarding resources, and promotional content. Publish guides, tutorials, and explainer videos. Organize webinars and AMA sessions to demonstrate platform capabilities. Officially launch MVP on Cardano Testnet. Milestone report will document launch activities, adoption metrics, and next steps.
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
6
Cost
10000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Since the fund will cover all the development, we will break down the budget into the following major categories:
1. Development and Technical Costs – 50,000 ADA
a. Backend & Smart Contract Development
1 Developer for 5 months
Allocated: 12,500 ADA
b. Frontend Development
1 Developer for 3 months
Allocated: 7,500 ADA
c. UI/UX Design
1 Designer for 1 month
Allocated: 2,500 ADA
d. Testing and QA
1 QA Engineer for 1 month
Allocated: 1,875 ADA
e. Smart Contract Auditing
External audit services
Allocated: 3,750 ADA
f. Cardano Developer
1 Developer for 2 months
Allocated: 7,500 ADA
g. Hosting & Infrastructure
5 months of cloud hosting
Allocated: 2,375 ADA
2. Project Management and Administration – 13,000 ADA
a. Project Manager & Admin Support
5 months
Allocated: 11,000 ADA
b. Reporting & Documentation
Allocated: 2,000 ADA
3. Marketing & Community Engagement – 6,000 ADA
a. Marketing Specialist (2 months)
Allocated: 3,000 ADA
b. Promotional Campaigns
Community outreach & awareness
Allocated: 3,000 ADA
4. Legal, Compliance & Auditing – 6,000 ADA
a. Legal Consultation (Tokenization & Ownership Laws)
Allocated: 3,000 ADA
b. Compliance & Regulatory Filing
Allocated: 3,000 ADA
5. Contingency Funds – 5,000 ADA
a. For Unforeseen Expenses
Risk management buffer
Allocated: 5,000 ADA
Explanation of Cost Allocation:
Objective: Allocate around 5% of the total budget to cover unforeseen technical challenges, legal issues, or additional development work.
Tasks:
Acceptance Criteria:
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
This project offers high impact at delivering a real-world, blockchain-based proof of ownership platform applicable across real estate, automotive, art, and luxury goods industries.
Blockchain-Based Ownership Platform
Leverages Cardano’s immutable ledger to provide transparent, fraud-resistant records for asset ownership, reducing administrative burden and disputes.
Efficiency Gains Through Smart Contracts
Automates ownership transfers, minimizing reliance on brokers and notaries—cutting costs and improving speed.
Scalable Architecture
Designed with modular components, allowing support for additional asset classes and integration into new sectors as adoption grows.
Smart Contract Automation
Ownership transfers are automated using Plutus smart contracts.
Smart contracts support complex logic: inheritance, fractional ownership, leasing, and timed transfers.
Low Cost, High Impact
With a lean budget, we deliver core features and an MVP capable of generating enterprise interest, setting a foundation for future expansions.
Leasing and Access Rights
Smart contracts allow leasing arrangements where NFTs grant time-limited access while retaining full ownership.
Promoting Enterprise and Government Adoption
Provides a secure, interoperable solution that aligns with Cardano’s vision of becoming the backbone for public and private sector blockchain adoption.
Risk and Compliance Mitigation
Includes budget for legal consultation to ensure regulatory alignment and prevent deployment risks. Early UX/UI testing and onboarding flows reduce barriers to user adoption.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Sisay Girma(BSs/MSs): 6+ Year Project Manager | Technical Lead | Blockchain Strategist
Role: Oversees the project's execution, manages resources, and ensures timely delivery.
Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate (CBCA) -Sisay Certificate Number (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HP5YyhvkSrZHM-5V4Wz7FuqT5W_MxJof/view?usp=sharing))

Roza Kassa - Fullstack developer | Node.js | React | svelte | Next.js | sveltekit | Postgres | Typescript | Docker |
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/roza-kassa-593b55243/
Github: https://github.com/rozakassa22
Role: Responsible for web development, focusing on Web-development, UI/UX design and implementation. Dawit brings expertise in creating an intuitive and engaging user interface.
Girum Timerga - Blockchain Developer | Backend Developer | AWS certified
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/girumtimerga/
AWS Certified Badge : https://www.credly.com/badges/84eba4ca-b06e-466e-ae0c-c19d3a8103c1
Github : girums-github
Handles the backend development and integration of the platform.
Proficient in server-side programming languages.
Experience in database management and API integration.
Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate: Credential_ID_64821e3c9f1938efcf06fba3

Amanuel Mersha - AI/ML Engineer & Researcher | Head of AI at TestSavantAI | An ML researcher and engineer specializing in deep learning, with a focus on vision and NLP applications, as showcased research and professional experience
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leobitz/
Ishak Sebsibe - API Developer | Backend Developer | AI Developer
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishaksebsib/
Github : https://github.com/ishaksebsib
Portofoli : https://ishak-sebsib.vercel.app/?q=Lin
Hilena Abel - Human Resource and Digital Marketing Specialist
Our team experienced professional adept at content creation, copywriting, and promotion. Hilena will manage HR tasks while leveraging digital marketing strategies to enhance project visibility and engagement.
Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/hilena-abel-54b477151/
Partners and Groups with existing educational and experienced experts
Twitter Handle : https://x.com/EBnetwork3
MLOps Community: https://mlops.community/join
Team Engagement: All listed team members have been engaged and have confirmed their roles and commitment to the project timelines.
Note: Our teams are partnered with Binance Africa, Polkadot, Singularitynet