NODO: Cardano’s AI Liquidity Layer for USDA, USDM & RWAs

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

NODO: Cardano’s AI Liquidity Layer for USDA, USDM & RWAs

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

100000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

12

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Cardano stablecoins (USDA, USDM) and RWA tokens face shallow, fragmented liquidity—causing slippage, impermanent loss, and unstable yields—limiting adoption and trusted market access.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://github.com/NODO-xyz/AI-Agents

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

Yes

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

Yes – USDA/USDM issuers and Cardano-native DEXes for integration. Partnerships with USDA/USDM issuers and Cardano DEX partners (e.g., Minswap, WingRiders) will be required for liquidity deployment.

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

The project will be fully open-sourced under the MIT License, with all code, documentation, and assets available on GitHub.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

DeFi

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

NODO introduces autonomous AI agents for liquidity management on Cardano—something not yet funded in the ecosystem. Unlike traditional static AMMs or manual liquidity provision, our system dynamically rebalances vaults in real time, minimizes impermanent loss, and optimizes yield. This brings institutional-grade infrastructure to stablecoins and RWAs, ensuring sustainable liquidity depth without relying on continuous subsidies.

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

Our MVP will deploy USDA/USDM vaults on Cardano testnet, with live AI agents managing liquidity across DEXes. It will demonstrate >90% in-range liquidity, reduced impermanent loss, and transparent yield dashboards. The testnet contracts and real-time metrics will be fully open-sourced and accessible via on-chain addresses, GitHub repositories, and public dashboards, allowing developers, LPs, and community members to validate performance and adoption.

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

Success will be measured by: (1) >90% in-range liquidity across vaults, (2) ₳500K+ TVL achieved within 90 days of mainnet launch, (3) 250+ testnet LPs migrated to mainnet, (4) 1+ RWA issuer integrated with >$100K pilot liquidity, and (5) 500+ active LPs across USDA, USDM, and RWA vaults. All metrics will be tracked via on-chain contracts and public dashboards, ensuring transparency and verifiable outcomes for the Cardano community.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

NODO will provide AI-managed liquidity vaults that continuously optimize USDA, USDM, and RWA token liquidity on Cardano. By deploying autonomous agents, capital is kept in-range (>98% historically), impermanent loss is minimized, and yields are optimized based on real-time volatility and fee-to-risk ratios. This solution ensures Cardano’s stablecoins and RWAs become liquid, scalable, and attractive for both retail and institutional users.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

The positive impact on the Cardano community will include:

1. Deep and stable liquidity for USDA and USDM, making Cardano a hub for regulated stablecoins.

2. Scalable RWA adoption (tokenized T-Bills, bonds, and real estate) through AI-driven liquidity provisioning.

3. Improved user experience with lower slippage, reduced impermanent loss, and higher yield reliability.

4. Institutional-grade infrastructure, attracting funds, asset managers, and professional traders to Cardano.

5. Ecosystem growth and TVL expansion, positioning Cardano competitively against Ethereum and other L1 ecosystems.

[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?

NODO has:

• A live platform with 400,000+ users and proven AI liquidity vaults on Sui.

• Experience running >3,500 daily agentic transactions with >98% in-range liquidity.

• Partnerships with 100+ DeFi projects and incubation under the Sui Foundation.

• A fully open-source development model and transparent reporting dashboards.

Validation: Feasibility will be proven via deployment of USDA/USDM vaults on Cardano testnet within 3 months, followed by progressive RWA integrations. Metrics tracked will include in-range liquidity %, yield performance, impermanent loss reduction, and TVL growth.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Testnet Deployment of USDA/USDM Vaults

Milestone Outputs

• Deploy USDA/USDM liquidity vaults on Cardano testnet

•	Launch operational AI agents for liquidity management

•	Smart contracts developed and prepared for audit

•	Initial onboarding of 100 early liquidity providers

•	Lean testnet incentive campaign to validate stability and user flows

Acceptance Criteria

• USDA/USDM vault contracts audited and active on Cardano testnet

•	AI agents functioning with liquidity rebalancing

•	Integration with 1–2 Cardano DEXes (e.g., Minswap, WingRiders)

•	At least 100 testnet LPs onboarded

Evidence of Completion

• On-chain contract addresses for USDA/USDM vaults

•	Public dashboards showing agent operations and liquidity depth

•	Reports of LP participation and incentive campaign results

Delivery Month

3

Cost

25000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

RWA Vault Testnet Deployment

Milestone Outputs

• Develop and deploy AI-managed vaults for tokenized RWA assets (e.g., T-Bills or bonds)

•	Conduct smart contract audits for RWA vaults

•	Launch live liquidity management on Cardano testnet

•	Create transparency dashboards to track RWA yield performance

Acceptance Criteria

• Successful integration with at least 1 RWA issuer

•	RWA vaults actively managing liquidity on Cardano testnet

•	Deployment of >$100K pilot liquidity provided by issuer/partner

•	Transparency dashboards live with accessible RWA yield data

Evidence of Completion

• On-chain RWA vault contract addresses

•	Public liquidity depth and performance reports from dashboards

•	Documented integration with RWA issuer and confirmation of pilot liquidity

Delivery Month

4

Cost

30000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Mainnet Launch of USDA/USDM Vaults & RWA Pilot

Milestone Outputs

• Deploy USDA/USDM vaults on Cardano mainnet across 1–2 DEXes

•	Launch RWA vault pilot with live liquidity management

•	Conduct mainnet audits and readiness checks

•	Run migration campaign to onboard testnet LPs to mainnet

•	Execute liquidity incentive programs to grow TVL

Acceptance Criteria

• USDA/USDM vaults active on mainnet with >90% in-range liquidity

•	RWA vault pilot launched and live on mainnet

•	Achieve >₳500K in TVL within 90 days

•	Successfully migrate 250+ testnet LPs to mainnet

Evidence of Completion

• On-chain transaction data and contract addresses for USDA/USDM & RWA vaults

•	Public dashboards displaying liquidity depth, yield metrics, and TVL growth

•	Migration reports confirming LP participation

Delivery Month

3

Cost

25000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

AI Strategy Marketplace & DAO Governance Launch

Milestone Outputs

• Develop and launch AI strategy marketplace for liquidity strategies

•	Deploy DAO governance module for vault upgrades and community voting

•	Provide initial grants to onboard strategy developers

•	Run adoption campaigns to attract early users and contributors

Acceptance Criteria

• Strategy marketplace live and accessible on Cardano

•	At least 5 strategy creators onboarded and contributing strategies

•	Minimum 200 users engaged with the marketplace

•	Governance voting successfully enabled for vault upgrades

Evidence of Completion

• Live smart contract addresses for marketplace and DAO module

•	Usage metrics showing adoption by creators and users

•	On-chain records of governance voting activity

•	Reports on grants distributed and developer participation

Delivery Month

2

Cost

20000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Budget & Costs

• Smart Contract Development & Audits: ₳40,000

• AI Agent Infrastructure & Dashboard: ₳25,000

• RWA Vault Integration (Pilot with 1 issuer): ₳20,000

• Community Incentives & Partnerships: ₳15,000

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This proposal represents exceptional value for the Cardano ecosystem, as a lean ₳100,000 investment will unlock critical infrastructure for stablecoins and RWAs with measurable outcomes:

1. Stablecoin Liquidity Depth

Launch USDA & USDM vaults on testnet and mainnet within 6 months.

Target ₳500K+ TVL in USDA/USDM vaults with >90% in-range liquidity.

Enables Cardano-native stablecoins to serve payments, lending, and DeFi without slippage and shallow liquidity pools.

1. RWA Market Pilot

Deploy first RWA vault with at least 1 issuer (T-Bills or bonds) and >₳100K pilot liquidity.

Establish Cardano as one of the first chains to support regulated RWA tokens with sustainable liquidity.

1. User Adoption

Onboard 250+ liquidity providers migrating from testnet to mainnet vaults.

Build an initial community of 500+ active LPs combining retail and institutional users.

1. Ecosystem Infrastructure

Deliver an AI Strategy Marketplace with 5 verified strategy creators and 200 users, enabling developers to monetize strategies and LPs to access diverse vaults.

Establish DAO governance for long-term decentralization of vault upgrades and liquidity policies.

1. Capital Efficiency

Each ₳1 invested in this project translates to ₳5–₳10 in new TVL attracted (₳500K+ projected in vaults within 12 months).

By retaining capital within Cardano, the protocol prevents liquidity leakage to competing ecosystems (Ethereum, Solana, Sui).

1. Sustainability

Unlike incentive-heavy liquidity programs, NODO’s AI-driven vaults create ongoing yield optimization and in-range stability, reducing reliance on continuous external subsidies.

Once deployed, vaults are autonomous and self-sustaining, ensuring long-term impact beyond this initial funding round.

In short, every ADA invested in this proposal translates into verifiable on-chain liquidity depth, higher TVL retention, real yield opportunities, and a competitive moat for Cardano in stablecoins and RWAs

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