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Nation-states and emerging network-states lack a dedicated framework to engage with Cardano in pro-social, accountable, and verifiable ways.
Research & develop a 'Government Kit' aligned with pro-social concepts and frameworks, providing reusable models for how Cardano can be integrated into traditional and emerging governance models.
This is the total amount allocated to Governance Kit R&D – Pro-Social Frameworks | CIP.
Please provide your proposal title
Governance Kit R&D – Pro-Social Frameworks | CIP
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
60000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
9
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Nation-states and emerging network-states lack a dedicated framework to engage with Cardano in pro-social, accountable, and verifiable ways.
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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
Creative Commons Zero (CC0) Public Domain
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Governance
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
We are targeting policymakers, government technology teams, and governance researchers who are seeking frameworks for trusted, decentralised coordination. By engaging with existing pro-social frameworks, we will demonstrate how blockchain can be responsibly integrated into nation-state and network-state processes. Outreach will occur through academic partnerships - coordinated with https://selfdriven.university.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
What are your success metrics?
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
The Government Kit will:
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
The Government Kit:
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?
The selfdriven Foundation and Photrek bring experience in governance design, blockchain identity, and education. The team has delivered Catalyst-funded projects and contributed to Cardano governance research. With partners across policy, academia, and community, the project is feasible and impactful.
Milestone Title
Planning
Milestone Outputs
Output will be a detailed project scope document, full stakeholder mapping, and a governance research plan outlining objectives, timelines, methods, and expected outcomes, all shared in the project repository.
Acceptance Criteria
Project plan formally published in the repository; stakeholder mapping reviewed and validated by project leads; governance research framework documented, peer-reviewed, and signed off by the core team.
Evidence of Completion
A version-controlled PDF/Markdown project management plan stored in GitHub repo, including scope, stakeholder map, research framework, and commit history confirming publication and review process.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
5000
Progress
10 %
Milestone Title
Research & Design
Milestone Outputs
Comprehensive research into pro-social governance frameworks, with comparative analysis of models; initial design of Government Kit architecture including schema, modular components, and integration pathways.
Acceptance Criteria
Detailed design documentation and schema are published in the repository; reviewed and validated by academic and government partners; feedback cycle completed with version updates and documented review notes.
Evidence of Completion
A public repo containing the design documentation, architecture diagrams, data schemas, and partner review reports with commit history showing iterations and evidence of external validation.
Delivery Month
4
Cost
20000
Progress
40 %
Milestone Title
Documentation of the Kit
Milestone Outputs
Produce comprehensive documentation for the Government Kit, including detailed technical specifications, JSON schemas, governance workflows, integration guides, and use-case examples. Ensure accessibility for developers, policy makers, and community stakeholders.
Acceptance Criteria
A complete documentation set is published in both human-readable (PDF/Markdown) and developer-ready (GitHub) formats. Includes architecture overview, module details, integration steps, governance application notes, and a peer-review process confirming accuracy and usability.
Evidence of Completion
Public repository with structured documentation (Markdown/PDF), API and schema references, how-to guides, and worked examples. Supporting evidence includes versioned updates, peer-review sign-offs, and a recorded walkthrough presentation or demo session.
Delivery Month
7
Cost
20000
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
CIP Initiation
Milestone Outputs
Prepare and initiate a Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) to formalise the Government Kit as a community standard. This includes drafting technical specifications, governance alignment, and establishing adoption pathways with stakeholders, ensuring it is ready for peer review and community input.
Acceptance Criteria
A complete draft CIP aligned to Cardano governance processes is produced, documented, and submitted for initial review. The CIP must demonstrate clear use cases, technical soundness, and relevance for nation-state, network-state, and community adoption. Evidence of review engagement with at least one external stakeholder is required.
Evidence of Completion
Public draft CIP available in GitHub (Markdown and PDF), with tagged release. Supporting documentation includes rationale, scope, and governance mapping. Recorded presentation and community forum post announcing CIP initiation are published to validate transparency and participation.
Delivery Month
9
Cost
10000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
1. Planning – ₳5,000
2. Research & Design – ₳20,000
3. Documentation of the Kit – ₳20,000
4. CIP Initiation – ₳10,000
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
The project delivers a reusable Government Kit + draft CIP for nation-states and network-states, translating pro-social concepts into actionable governance tools. This represents high leverage value for Cardano by expanding governance reach into TradGov and beyond.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
selfdriven.university will provide general research assistance.