rapid Plutus Application Development (rPAD)- Pheidippides

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

rapid Plutus Application Development (rPAD)- Pheidippides

[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

8

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated

No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

The current development lifecycle for Plutus applications is slow and complex, making it challenging for developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) on Cardano quickly.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://github.com/besiwims/plutus-tx-template/wiki/Home-:-Plutus
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• https://haskell-plutus.gitbook.io/coxygen-global/
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• https://coxygen.co/universities/index.php
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• https://cardano.wims.io/
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• https://github.com/wimsio/universities/wiki/Plutus-Practical-Examples(Marathons)

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

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

Yes

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

blockfrost and helios

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

It will use MIT Licence

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Developer Tools

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

I have been in the Cardano ecosystem since 2022, Cardano application development is still very slow due to documentations like haddock which is very abstract. Very few examples are given and documentation is still a very big problem. I have been a delphi developer since delphi 7 and the concept of RAD made delphi compete with other development languages. It is not a one tool but a combination of verious automation tools(we may even integrate AI where it is possible).

rPAD was my brainchild since 2024 and I have not come across such in Cardano despites lots talk about IDEs, scripts, etc.

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

rPAD - Pheidippides, will be at github under MIT open source licence. It wil demonstrate quick dapp development of RWAs on preproduction test net. rPAD is a set of principles which eliminate bottleneck by selecting the best tool for the best project. Thus, it will show speed without sacrificing security on dapp development. It will target simple small to medium projects : static websites and web apps on shared hosting which has lots of developers.

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

1. Seamless Integration: Any static website can be connected to the Cardano blockchain.
2. Simple Deployment: DApps can run on the most popular shared Linux hostings.
3. Rapid Prototyping: Application development and testing time is drastically reduced.
4. Cost Efficiency: Lower transaction fees optimize user and developer costs.
5. Performance: Fast transaction processing for a smoother user experience.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

rPAD - Pheidippides will provide developers with a streamlined interface to develop, test, and deploy Plutus applications faster than ever. It will include:

• Pre-built templates for common Plutus smart contract use cases
• An integrated testing environment for rapid iteration
• Seamless deployment to the Cardano blockchain
• Tutorials and code examples for new developers to get started quickly
• This solution will simplify the development process and make Plutus accessible to a wider developer audience.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

rPAD will significantly reduce the time and complexity required to develop Plutus applications, increasing the number of dApps on Cardano. This, in turn, will foster more innovation and community engagement. We will measure impact by the number of developers using rPAD, the number of smart contracts deployed, and community feedback.

Outputs will be shared through:

• GitHub repositories
• Documentation and tutorials on the platform’s website
• Monthly updates to the Cardano development community via social media and developer forums

[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?

We have run Cardano Summits, Events with our own finances before. No reason to be unreliable as we are on Cardano communities growth path

Approximately 90% of the financial operations at Cardano Centre Johannesburg are attributed to Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd and Women In Move Solutions Pty Ltd. These operations include rentals, equipment expenses, and event costs (e.g., Cardano Summit 2023 Johannesburg) as well as student stipend payments. The Catalyst will support these initiatives, aiding the move towards long-term sustainability and the onboarding of more individuals in South Africa.

Proof the approach will work is we have managed to run it at a small scale for at least 12 months

From 2015 to 2023, we have dedicated ourselves to developing and operating web applications focused on government/municipalities. These applications encompass tasks such as water and electricity meter reading, disconnections/reconnections, pretermination notice deliveries, and meter location and verification systems/applications.

We successfully produced commercial applications used nationally and have successfully assisted graduates with employment

Through Tobb Technologies Pty Ltd, the IT software development company, we have successfully produced and implemented web applications. These systems have been thoroughly tested across more than 20 districts, resulting in the generation of over 5 million rands in revenue.

We have a reputation to keep with high schools and tertiary institutions we have partnered with e.g. Richfield, Phoenix, Forest, Hope and we have mastered various programming languages

The team is composed of full-time and part-time qualified and experienced individuals, working with over 15 different programming languages.

We have been trained in Various Cardano skills

We took part in Plutus Pioneer training led by Dr. Lars, received training from Gimbalabs, Haskell certification from Luxembourg University, and completed courses on Atala Prism 1 and 2.

Success in running events: Summits(2022,2023), Haskell Hackerthon, CIP-1694, Onboarding

We are actually using our own finances and resources to build and grow our Cardano communities because we believe Cardano has the best future in crypto communities.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Platform Design and Architecture (2 months) 30% 30000ADA

Milestone Outputs

1. Platform architecture and technical blueprint
2. UI/UX design mockups and user flows
3. Initial prototype
4. Development roadmap

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Acceptance Criteria

1. Completed architecture and design documentation signed off by 2+ technical stakeholders
2. Minimum 5 core UI/UX screens approved by 2 internal + 2 external stakeholders
3. Prototype covering 3 user journeys (registration, transaction, reporting) available for review
4. Development roadmap formally approved by project steering committee

Evidence of Completion

1. Architecture blueprint and roadmap uploaded to GitHub
2. UI/UX mockups published on project site and reviewed with stakeholder feedback logs
3. Prototype demo accessible to stakeholders online

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/platform

https://project-site.co

Delivery Month

2

Cost

30000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Development of Core Features (4 months) 30% 30000

Milestone Outputs

1. Pre-built Plutus smart contract templates (escrow, minting, multisig)
2. Integrated Plutus testing environment
3. Internal QA testing and validation reports
4. Produce professional templates
5. Testing and documentation

Acceptance Criteria

1. Minimum 3 smart contract templates deployed on Cardano testnet
2. Testing environment fully integrated and operational with 5+ test cases executed
3. QA validation reports produced, including pass/fail results and issue logs

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/coplatform

https://project-site.co

Evidence of Completion

1. Contracts and deployment logs shared in GitHub
2. Testing environment logs and internal reports published
3. QA reports uploaded to repository

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Delivery Month

4

Cost

30000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Public Beta Launch (6 months) 20% 20000

Milestone Outputs

1. Beta release of the RPAD platform with public access
2. Developer tutorials and documentation
3. Community onboarding and support framework
4. Beta user feedback integration
5. Feature additions and teting

Acceptance Criteria

1. Public beta accessible to at least 50 external users
2. At least 3 tutorials (setup, contract creation, deployment) published
3. 2+ community support channels active and moderated
4. Feedback collected from 20+ beta users and integrated into updated release

Evidence displayed on :

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Evidence of Completion

1. Beta release available on project site
2. Documentation and tutorials uploaded to GitHub and website
3. Community channels and participation logs published
4. Feedback reports and updated release notes available

Evidence displayed on :

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Delivery Month

6

Cost

20000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Project Close-out and Reporting (6 months) 20% 20000

Milestone Outputs

1. Final Catalyst report and documentation
2. Project summary video production
3. Open-source code handover and GitHub finalization
4. Post-project analysis and delivery handover
5. Closeout report and closeout video

Acceptance Criteria

1. Final report submitted to Catalyst with confirmation receipt
2. Public project video with at least 200 views in the first month
3. Final GitHub repository tagged with v1.0 release
4. Post-project analysis report shared and approved by steering committee

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Evidence of Completion

1. Catalyst report submission confirmation uploaded
2. Video available on project site
3. Final GitHub repo published
4. Post-project analysis report shared
5. Closeout report and closeout video

Evidence will be displayed on:

https://github.com/wimsio/coxygenrpad

https://coxygenrpad.co

Delivery Month

8

Cost

20000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1: Platform Design and Architecture (2 months) 30 000 ADA (30%)

Platform architecture 60 ADA/hr × 115 hrs = 6 900 ADA

FrontEnd design & mockups 60 ADA/hr × 145 hrs = 8 700 ADA

Development roadmap & planning 60 ADA/hr × 95 hrs = 5 700 ADA

Initial prototype 60 ADA/hr × 150 hrs = 8 700 ADA

Milestone 2: Development of Core Features (4 months) 30 000 ADA (30%)

Smart contract templates 60 ADA/hr × 255 hrs = 15 300 ADA

Integration of testing environment 60 ADA/hr × 120 hrs = 7 200 ADA

Internal QA & bug fixing 60 ADA/hr × 85 hrs = 5 100 ADA

Documentation for internal testing 60 ADA/hr × 40 hrs = 2 400 ADA

Milestone 3: Public Beta Launch (6 months) 20 000 ADA (20%)

Platform deployment & beta release 60 ADA/hr × 120 hrs = 7 200 ADA

Developer tutorials & documentation 60 ADA/hr × 75 hrs = 4 500 ADA

Community onboarding & support 60 ADA/hr × 85 hrs = 5 100 ADA

Beta testing feedback analysis 60 ADA/hr × 50 hrs = 3 000 ADA

Milestone 4: Project Close-out and Reporting (6 months) 20 000 ADA (20%)

Final Catalyst report writing 60 ADA/hr × 70 hrs = 4 200 ADA

Video production 60 ADA/hr × 85 hrs = 5 100 ADA

Open-source code handover & GitHub repository 60 ADA/hr × 105 hrs = 6 300 ADA

Post-project analysis summary 60 ADA/hr × 75 hrs = 4 500 ADA

Grand Total = 100000 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

Accelerating Developer Adoption

Tools for rapid application development have a once of costs and since they will be open source, further extentions are inexpensive.

Increased DApp Development

By streamlining smart contract development and reducing barriers, this proposal is projected to significantly increase the number of DApps being launched on Cardano. The cost of this project is justified by the potential for a thriving ecosystem of decentralized applications that bring value through increased utility, user engagement, and transaction volume on the blockchain.

Open-Source and MIT Licensed

The project is open-source and released under the MIT License, ensuring that the code is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and improve. This guarantees that the Cardano ecosystem, developers, and the broader community can benefit from the project without additional licensing fees. By sharing the library openly, the return on investment for the Cardano ecosystem is amplified beyond the initial cost.

Sustainable Long-Term Impact

The budget supports not only the development and initial launch of this proposal but also its ongoing maintenance, updates, and community support. This ensures that the project remains relevant and useful as the Cardano ecosystem evolves, providing long-term value. The structured milestones and outcome-driven approach ensure that the funds are utilized efficiently to deliver measurable progress and tangible benefits to the community.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes