Treasury Guardian

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

Treasury Guardian

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

60000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

7

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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Yes

Original Language

cs

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Funded teams may pledge to return ADA to the Treasury if successful, but no standard tool exists to track or monitor these repayments across projects.

[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

MIT License

[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).

To my knowledge, no existing project offers this kind of functionality. While there are platforms that track DReps, governance activities, and Treasury movements, none provide teams with a Proof of Registration (PoR) that can be included in funding proposals to link the proposal directly with future Treasury repayments.

This new platform would fill that gap by offering a dedicated space to monitor each team's repayment progress—tracking timelines, repayment percentages, and other key metrics.

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

The MVP of Treasury Guardian will enable teams to obtain a Proof of Registration (PoR - hash/ID), which can be included in their funding proposal if acquired beforehand. This gives DReps and the community a clear reference point to track repayment commitments.

The PoR will link directly to the team's repayment profile on the Treasury Guardian platform.

To obtain a PoR, teams will submit key repayment details (address, total amount, requested amount, estimated date of repayments, etc.)

Guardian will provide a public overview of all registered teams and their repayment progress.

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

If Guardian exists, DReps and the community may question why teams requesting ADA aren’t using it—creating pressure to adopt it. The tool would support on-chain governance, Catalyst, Builder DAO, and others.

Of the 39 on-chain proposals, few offer repayment, and it’s rare in Catalyst. Realistically, 5–10 teams per year may use it in on-chain governance. Catalyst sees hundreds of proposals; if repayment becomes standard, dozens could adopt it.

Success would be 2 teams in on-chain governance and 10 in the next Catalyst fund using the tool. The growth potential is realistic, in my view.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

💡 Overview

Commercial projects should treat ADA repayment to the community as standard practice. The Treasury Guardian tool exists to support this, and its very presence creates pressure: DReps and the community can encourage teams seeking funding to use it. Teams that want to succeed will need to consider it seriously.

📈 Adoption Potential

Usage can grow over time, starting with the next on-chain governance round and future Catalyst funds. Even without widespread adoption, the tool sets a precedent for accountability.

🛠️ Functionality

Teams that commit to repayment can register with Treasury Guardian and receive a Proof of Registration (PoR)—a unique hash or ID that links to their repayment profile. If obtained before submitting a proposal, it can be included in the proposal itself.

To register, teams provide:

• Cardano address for repayments
• Total ADA they commit to return
• ADA requested in the proposal
• Estimated first and last repayment dates
• It will be possible to register repayments to the Treasury that have already taken place in the past and are fully repaid, or were voluntary.

📊 Transparency Dashboard

All repayments are tracked and displayed in a unified dashboard. The community can see:

• Which teams have committed to repayment
• How much has been repaid
• Compliance with the repayment schedule
• Any delays or missed installments

🔍 Optional Registration

Getting PoR before the submission of proposal is optional. Teams can register anytime—even after receiving funding.

👥 Third-Party Tracking

Even teams that don’t register can be tracked. DReps or verified users can initiate it.

🔗 Future Integration

In future versions, an API may allow integration with Cardano explorers and governance platforms—making repayment data even more accessible.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Any tool that encourages commercial project teams to repay ADA to the Treasury adds real value. Treasury Guardian can play this role simply by existing—creating visibility and accountability that motivates teams to commit to repayment.

In on-chain governance, around 200 million ADA is expected to be distributed. Each Catalyst fund allocates roughly 20 million ADA. If just 1% of these funds were repaid, it would return approximately 2.2 million ADA to the Treasury—a meaningful impact over time.

Information about repayments won’t get buried in social media posts or forgotten over time. Instead, it will be permanently recorded and easily accessible to the entire community—ensuring transparency and long-term accountability.

[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?

I bring 20 years of experience working in corporate environments—first as a backend developer, and later as a frontend developer. Within the Cardano community, my primary roles have been as an educator and advisor, helping others understand and navigate the ecosystem. While my current focus is on guidance and education, I’m confident in my ability to build this application, especially in collaboration with one or two skilled developers.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Design Phase

Milestone Outputs

In the first phase of the project, the following areas will be carefully considered and defined:

• Registration process for Treasury Guardian, most likely using a Cardano wallet
• Specification of Proof of Registration, including format options such as NFT, hash, or unique ID
• Design of the graphical layout and user interface views
• List of required information that teams must submit when requesting Proof of Registration
• Details to be displayed on the platform (e.g. team profiles, registration status, etc.)
• Technical approach to monitoring ADA returned to the Treasury
• Operational requirements for running the platform, including infrastructure and maintenance
• Selection of the technology stack to support development and deployment
• Additional relevant considerations necessary for successful implementation

Acceptance Criteria

A detailed low-level design of the Treasury Guardian platform will be created, covering user flows, graphical layout, operational requirements, and a description of all key functionalities. This design will be made publicly accessible via GitHub or another suitable repository.

Evidence of Completion

• A link to a publicly accessible detailed low-level design of the Treasury Guardian platform covering user flows, graphical layout, operational requirements, and a description of all key functionalities.
• Milestone report detailing progress and results.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

15000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

Building Phase I

Milestone Outputs

During the first development phase, the Treasury Guardian application will be launched and made publicly accessible online. Users will be able to log in and obtain a Proof of Registration by submitting the required information needed to track repayment. The platform will display all registered teams in a test environment, but detailed team information will not be shown at this stage.

It is very likely that the team will be working on functionality that will be demonstrated in the next milestone.

Acceptance Criteria

• The Treasury Guardian application will be launched and accessible online.
• Teams will be able to register and receive a Proof of Registration.
• It will be possible to register repayments to Treasury that have already taken place in the past.
• The platform will publicly display all registered teams along with their corresponding Proofs of Registration.
• NOTE: There might be bugs.

Evidence of Completion

The Treasury Guardian application will be launched and accessible online. It allows this functionality:

• Teams will be able to register and receive a Proof of Registration.
• The platform will publicly display all registered teams along with their corresponding Proofs of Registration.

Milestone report detailing progress and results.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

17000

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Building Phase 2

Milestone Outputs

The application will transition from the test version to a live production version, enabling real teams to register.

It will include all features delivered in milestone 2, along with additional functionality:

• Users and teams will be able to view detailed information about their profile and repayment status
• Teams can submit explanations for any delays in repayments
• The platform will monitor repayments, including links to transactions
• It will display repayment statistics such as:
  • Total amount of promised repayments
  • Percentage of repayments completed across all teams
  • Number of teams that have committed to repayments
  • Additional aggregated insights

Acceptance Criteria

The platform will be fully functional, incorporating all features outlined in Milestone Outputs 2 and 3. It will be free of bugs and offer two operational modes: test and live.

• Teams will be able to register and receive a Proof of Registration.
• The platform will publicly display all registered teams along with their corresponding Proofs of Registration.
• Users and teams will be able to view detailed information about their profile and repayment status
• Teams can submit explanations for any delays in repayments
• The platform will monitor repayments, including links to transactions
• It will display repayment statistics

The functionality described in the milestone outpus of milestones 2 and 3 will work without bugs and in an acceptable graphical form.

Evidence of Completion

• The Treasury Guardian application will be launched and accessible online. The reviewer can manualy verify the functionality described in the acceptance criteria. Alternatively, it can be proved by video or screenshots.
• Milestone report detailing progress and results.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

17000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Final Acceptance Milestone

Milestone Outputs

Either at least one real team will use the platform for getting PoR and register for repayments or I demostrate the functionality.

If no funding round is active at the time of project completion—meaning no external teams are available to use the platform—a demonstration of successful delivery will be provided as follows:

• I will log in as a team in live mode and obtain a Proof of Registration (PoR)
• I will complete a repayment transaction by returning ADA to the Treasury
• The application will display all relevant details, including registration data and repayment information

This will serve as clear evidence that the platform is working as intended.

Acceptance Criteria

• In live mode, registration will take place in Treasury Guardian. If demonstrated by me, the return of ADA to Treasury will be displayed, including all details.
• Close-out report published.
• Close-out video published.

Evidence of Completion

• A registration will take place in Treasury Guardian (including getting a PoR) either by a real team or me.
• Close-out report published.
• Close-out video published.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

11000

Progress

10 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

The total budget for the project is 60K ADA.

• 4K DA will be reserved for annual server operations and infrastructure.
• The project coordinator (me) will receive 22K ADA.
• Another BE dev will receive 16K ADA.
• FE dev will receive 11K ADA.
• UX/UI dev will receive 7K ADA.

I will be responsible for all other costs related to, for example, project promotion, including unexpected costs.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

By delivering this project, the Cardano community will gain:

• A mechanism that compels funding applicants to commit to repayments, adding accountability to the funding process.
• A centralized dashboard that provides a clear, real-time overview of all repayment activity.
• Detailed statistics tracking how much ADA has been repaid to the Treasury, by whom, and when.
• A significant boost in Treasury funds, with the potential to repay millions of ADA over time—strengthening the sustainability of Cardano.
• Information about repayments will not be lost in the history of social networks but will be forever available to the community.
• As a demonstration of the platform's functionality, I am willing to return ADA to Treasury and everyone can see for themselves in Treasury Guardian.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes