Vibe-coding Cardano Apps in No-code Environment

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Vibe-coding Cardano Apps in No-code Environment

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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78000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

10

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No

Original Language

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[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Developers expect vibe-coding tools when building any app — but popular AI models aren’t trained on Cardano code so vibe-coding for Cardano is impossible, preventing fast iteration and marketability

[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, the project relies on our existing no-code platform, qod.ee, which is currently in closed beta. We’ve already developed a connector that enables blockchain interactions, along with visual building blocks for integrating and working with a browser wallet. While this approach significantly lowers the barrier to entry compared to traditional coding—and is much faster than building everything from scratch—developers have increasingly gravitated toward vibe-coding tools, preferring them over no-code building blocks. Our next step is to integrate a custom AI agent mode trained to use these building blocks, combining the best of both worlds: a tool that supports vibe-coding while still allowing non-developers to make edits to the AI’s output. The qod.ee platform will offer a free plan so everyone can get started, along with paid tiers for advanced features, more server power, and other enhancements. The AI component for the Cardano model will be credits-based, with a small number of free credits each month. Since AI credits are costly, we won’t be able to support production apps on the free tier, but users will be able to purchase extra credits at prices in line with other AI providers.

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

No

License and Additional Information

In the first phase, the project will not be open-source, since it depends on the underlying platform. However, we are considering making only the Cardano connector open-source in the future, enabling extensibility and custom plugins from the community.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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AI

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

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

This idea blends a no-code platform custom Cardano connector (powered by https://qod.ee) with a new “vibe-coding” approach, using a custom trained AI agent mode. Unlike other no-code tools that target non-developers or developer-centric platforms that focus on coding, this project seeks to combine the accessibility of drag-and-drop building blocks with the flexibility and speed of "vibe-coding" developer-oriented tools. Adding a custom AI agent trained to use these blocks creates a hybrid experience that everyone can feel comfortable with, regardless of their technical level

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

• Live blockchain integration: Users can connect to multiple Cardano browser wallets, trigger transactions, and read on-chain data through visual blocks

• Usable no-code + AI workflow: A working AI agent can build workflows using the blocks, then allow users to review and tweak the AI’s output

• Real-time editing and preview: Changes can be tested and previewed as they’re made, with clear feedback from both the AI and the visual interface

• The project will be accesible directly on https://qod.ee with users taking advantage of the underlying platform too

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

• Onboard a number of 5 active app builders: through the nature of the project, even a small number of users running successful apps on Cardano means that each of their apps will bring many other users making transactions on Cardano.
• Have at least a 70% satisfaction from all onboarded users

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

AI Agent Mode for the Cardano Custom Connector on https://qod.ee

This project will introduce a custom fine-tuned AI model designed exclusively for the Cardano blockchain connector within the existing qod.ee no-code platform. The new AI agent, specifically tailored for Cardano integration tasks, will leverage all existing visual blocks, workflows, and the general Cardano connector.

The unique combination of an AI agent mode with chat-based building allows users to interact naturally while the AI assembles workflows. After the AI makes changes, users are not left with hard-to-read code but with easy-to-use, understandable building blocks that they can further modify as needed.

How It Works:

1. Specialized AI for Cardano: The AI model is fine-tuned to understand Cardano-related logic, terminology, and best practices using qod.ee’s existing Cardano connector building blocks (wallet discovery, authentication, transactions, blockchain calls, etc.)
2. Prompt-Based Workflow Creation: Users provide Cardano-specific integration needs in plain language (e.g., “Create a workflow that lets users send ADA from their browser wallet when they fill out a form”). The AI agent assembles this workflow using only the available Cardano blocks and settings in qod.ee.
3. Editable Build Outputs: The results are displayed in qod.ee’s familiar visual editor. Users can inspect, adjust, and customize the AI’s Cardano workflow using drag-and-drop, ensuring everyone retains control and understanding.
4. AI Credits System: Invoking the Cardano AI agent consumes credits. There are free monthly allocations with paid options for heavier/on-demand use, aligned with AI infrastructure costs.

Unique Value Proposition

• Domain-Specific Automation: Instead of a general-purpose AI, users benefit from an agent skilled exclusively in Cardano integration—lowering risk and boosting quality of blockchain automations.
• Instant Cardano Flows: Developers and non-developers alike can rapidly build, test, and iterate Cardano workflows—no manual block wiring required for routine blockchain operations.

Checkout a demo of the current cardano connector here: https://youtu.be/0laVp0eYeTY

Note: For users wanting to try the existing platform, please follow the instructions on the site for joining the closed beta waitlist. Please also mention you're coming from the Ctalyst community.

Also here's a few screenshots:

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[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

This project has the potential to make a significant impact on the Cardano community by dramatically lowering the barriers to building and deploying blockchain applications. By enabling even a few app builders—both developers and non-developers—to quickly create and launch Cardano-integrated apps through the AI-powered connector, the platform can catalyze widespread adoption. Each successfully onboarded builder has the capacity to reach and serve many users, multiplying the adoption and real-world use of Cardano technology. This creates an exponential effect, where the growth of decentralized applications and blockchain interactions expands rapidly through network effects, fueling greater innovation, engagement, and value within the Cardano ecosystem. Ultimately, empowering this new wave of creators will accelerate Cardano’s journey toward becoming a mainstream blockchain platform.

[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?

Feasibility

The qod.ee platform already exists, is being actively tested in closed beta right now, and includes functional Cardano building blocks. On top of that, AI technology is widely accessible and proven, with custom training / fine-tuning methods that ensure successful integration of the AI agent.

Capability

I bring over 10 years of experience building complex enterprise applications. The existing qod.ee SaaS platform and the already delivered Cardano connector demonstrate a strong track record of successfully completing complex projects. The incredibly complex no-code platform further highlights this technical expertise.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Training Data Preparation and Fine-Tuning First Version of AI Model

Milestone Outputs

An independent AI model trained or fine-tuned to understand Cardano connector building blocks and how to combine them. At this stage, the model is standalone—not plugged in the platform connector, can be accessed via an API.

Acceptance Criteria

The model is accessible through an API with a single endpoint for asking questions (prompts)

Model responds accurately to inquiries about known building blocks and how it would combine existing building blocks using the json format; demo effectively showcases model capabilities.

Evidence of Completion

A video or small demo showcasing the AI model’s responses to questions about its capabilities and knowledge of building blocks.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

22000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Integration of AI Model into the cardano connector for Individual Workflows and Pages

Milestone Outputs

The AI model plugged into the qod.ee connector, able to autonomously generate individual workflows or pages based on training after receiving the user prompts. Prompts should be interpreted and executed by the platform, generating individual pages or workflows using the Cardano building blocks. No full agent mode available yet, only individual components.

Acceptance Criteria

Successful generation of valid workflows or pages by the integrated model;

Demo demonstrates clear AI interaction, user prompts should be generating individual pages or workflows using the Cardano building blocks;

Evidence of Completion

Video or small demo of AI model integrated into the connector, showing generation of individual workflows/pages inside the UI platform.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

22000

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Implementation of Full Agent Mode with Complete Feature Control

Milestone Outputs

AI model upgraded to full agent mode with comprehensive knowledge of the Cardano connector’s capabilities. The agent can independently create or edit full features, add new pages and/or workflows or make changes to existing ones as needed according to user prompts/requirements. Agent mode is basically similar to vibe-coding tools that work on making a series of changes according to features requested in the user prompt, rather than creating or changing individual components.

Acceptance Criteria

AI agent accurately interprets prompts to generate or edit full features;

Authority to add pages and workflows can be tested and validated;

Demo confirms autonomous feature creation, over multiple pages, workflows, components, not only on a single component. (If the prompt feature request is complex enough to require it)

Evidence of Completion

Video or demo of the AI agent creating and modifying complete features autonomously based on user input

Delivery Month

3

Cost

22000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Public Launch & Documentation

Milestone Outputs

Initial rollout in closed beta for Catalyst users;

Public release of Cardano AI agent mode announced (2 weeks after closed beta started if feedback is good and no big issues);

User documentation; tutorials and support channel ready

Acceptance Criteria

AI Agent available for closed beta users and release date announced;

Ai Agent can be tested and works according to documentation;

Documentation live and accessible;

Support channel live and can be tested with test request;

Evidence of Completion

Launch announcement; user documentation;

AI Agent is accessible in the platform;

Statistics and metrics showing users/number of apps created

Delivery Month

1

Cost

12000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1: Data Preparation & AI Model Fine-Tuning

Development:

• Engineering & specialist fees: 11,000 ADA
• Testing: 2,000 ADA
• Project management/reporting: 1,500 ADA

AI Infrastructure (cloud & compute):

• Cloud/compute resources: 3,500 ADA

Other Costs:

• Miscellaneous/contingency: 1,000 ADA
• Taxes: 3,000 ADA

Total: 22,000 ADA

Milestone 2: AI Integration for Individual Workflows/Pages

Development:

• Software development (integration, backend): 12,000 ADA
• Internal QA/testing: 3,000 ADA - Project management/reporting: 1,500 ADA

AI Infrastructure (cloud & compute):

• Cloud/compute resources: 2,500 ADA

Other Costs:

• Miscellaneous/contingency: 1,000 ADA
• Taxes: 2,000 ADA

Total: 22,000 ADA

Milestone 3: Full Agent Mode Implementation

Development:

• Advanced agent mode development: 13,000 ADA
• QA/performance tuning: 2,000 ADA
• Project management/reporting: 1,500 ADA

AI Infrastructure (cloud & compute):

• Cloud/compute resources: 2,000 ADA

Other Costs:

• Miscellaneous/contingency: 1,000 ADA
• Taxes: 2,500 ADA

Total: 22,000 ADA

Milestone 4: Public Launch & Documentation

Development:

• Final deployment/setup: 4,000 ADA
• Documentation/tutorials: 2,000 ADA
• Support setup: 1,000 ADA

AI Infrastructure (cloud & compute):

• Cloud/compute resources: 1,000 ADA

Marketing & Community Engagement:

• Marketing, promotion, community engagement: 3,000 ADA

Other Costs:

• Taxes: 1,000 ADA

Total: 12,000 ADA

Any costs exceeding the funding will be supported by me personally or from the profits of the underlying platform.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

This project offers great value by focusing on helping the core of the ecosystem: Cardano app developers. They can now iterate faster and reach their markets faster, which increases the overall number of apps in the ecosystem.

So the biggest advantage is the potential for exponential growth. As more app builders use the project’s AI features, their apps attract more users, creating a network effect that drives rapid user growth. This boosts the project’s overall value over time.

With an efficient development approach, costs stay inline with industry standards, ensuring every ADA is well spent. For example:

Hourly rates for developers account for roughly 25ADA average which is below industry standard for seniors in this field (https://www.upwork.com/hire/software-developers/cost/ )

While for testers it averages to 5ADA hourly, which is also way below industry averages. (https://www.upwork.com/hire/software-testers/cost/ )

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

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Yes