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Environmental degradation harms our planet through widespread litter pollution. Lack of transparent, incentivized, and localized cleanup efforts limits effective community action and impact.
A Cardano-based dApp connecting donors, stewards, and volunteers to fund, verify, and reward localized cleanup efforts transparently and securely on-chain.
Please provide your proposal title
Viridian Mosaic: Reward Environmental Impact
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
100000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
12
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Environmental degradation harms our planet through widespread litter pollution. Lack of transparent, incentivized, and localized cleanup efforts limits effective community action and impact.
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Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
Cardano Community Hub in Vietnam; Gimbalabs; ODIN
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
MIT
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.
RWA
Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).
Viridian-mosaic stands out by combining localized, community-led environmental cleanups with Cardano’s secure smart contracts for transparent fund management and volunteer incentives. Unlike previous projects focused mainly on global data collection, it bootstraps grassroots economies through geographically targeted Efforts, empowering stewards and volunteers directly. This novel, scalable model enhances accountability and impact verifiability while expanding Cardano’s use cases into social and ecological domains, fostering deeper community engagement and real-world environmental benefits.
Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.
A basic functional dApp enabling stewards to create and fund localized cleanup Efforts, volunteers to register with Cardano wallets, initiate cleanups, submit verifiable evidence, and receive transparent on-chain rewards. It will showcase secure treasury management, evidence verification, and seamless user interactions, validating the core value proposition of incentivized grassroots environmental action. The MVP will be accessible via a dedicated website with Cardano wallet integration, to be shared publicly upon launch through community channels and official project communications.
Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.
Funding and launching at least three localized Efforts with active treasuries; recording a minimum of 10 verified cleanup actions by volunteers; disbursing treasury funds transparently through on-chain transactions linked to each cleanup; and engaging at least 50 unique users (stewards and volunteers) registered via Cardano wallets. These on-chain metrics will provide verifiable proof of participation, fund flow, and ecological impact, ensuring accountability and tangible community engagement.
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
The proposed solution, viridian-mosaic, is a decentralized application (dApp) built on the Cardano blockchain that connects donors, stewards, and volunteers to collaboratively address environmental degradation through localized litter cleanup efforts. Stewards designate specific geographic areas—referred to as "Efforts"—and fund associated treasuries. Volunteers initiate cleanups within these designated areas, submit verifiable evidence of their work, and receive rewards from the treasury after verification. The system ensures transparent, on-chain management of funds and activities, fostering accountability and community trust.
Environmental degradation, particularly litter pollution, is a pressing global issue threatening ecosystems, public health, and communities. Despite many local cleanup efforts, coordination, funding transparency, and volunteer incentivization remain fragmented. Traditional models struggle with trust and scalability, limiting grassroots initiatives' effectiveness and sustainability.
We chose a blockchain-based, localized, and community-driven solution because:
Transparency and trust are critical for managing donated funds and ensuring fair reward distribution, which Cardano smart contracts natively support.
Localization empowers communities to define specific cleanup zones, supports economic bootstrapping at the grassroots level, and increases relevance and participation.
Incentivization using on-chain rewards motivates sustained volunteer engagement and provides measurable impact data.
Open and verifiable evidence submission allows credible impact verification, a known challenge in environmental initiatives.
The project will primarily engage:
Donors and activists looking for transparent, impact-driven environmental volunteering opportunities.
Local stewards motivated to improve specific geographic areas through coordinated cleanup efforts.
Volunteers who participate in the cleanup and seek recognition and rewards for their efforts.
Cardano investors, government bodies, and enterprises interested in environmental sustainability and blockchain adoption.
The broader Cardano community, benefiting from expanded and diversified ecosystem use cases.
Impact will be demonstrated through:
On-chain data capturing the number of funded Efforts, cleanup actions performed, funds disbursed, and participant engagement.
User-generated evidence (photos, geo-tagged submissions) verified and stored immutably on the blockchain.
Quantitative metrics such as volunteer counts, funds deployed, and areas cleaned.
Qualitative feedback from volunteers, stewards, and partners through surveys and interviews.
Public reports and dashboards shared with Cardano and stakeholder communities for transparency and continuous improvement.
Viridian-mosaic’s uniqueness lies in its integration of localized grassroots environmental cleanup with Cardano’s secure, transparent smart contract capabilities, creating a scalable economic model that boosts local ecological action and community empowerment. Unlike global data collection projects, this approach prioritizes actionable, verifiable cleanup efforts driven by community stewards.
Beneficiaries include local communities experiencing cleaner environments, volunteers receiving tangible rewards, donors assured of transparency, and the Cardano ecosystem through expanded use cases and new user engagement. This project aligns with Cardano’s vision of harnessing blockchain for social good, showcasing how decentralized technology can solve real-world environmental challenges while strengthening community resilience and governance.
This solution is important to Cardano because it exemplifies the platform’s potential to enable sustainable, transparent, and community-driven impact projects, thereby enhancing Cardano’s reputation as a leader in purposeful blockchain innovation.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
The viridian-mosaic project will have a positive and multifaceted impact on the wider Cardano community by demonstrating a compelling, real-world use case that combines environmental stewardship with blockchain technology. This project will serve as a pioneering example of how Cardano’s smart contract capabilities can empower grassroots, localized initiatives that generate social and ecological value, thus expanding Cardano’s ecosystem beyond purely financial applications.
Expanding Use Cases: By integrating environmental cleanup activities with transparent treasury management on Cardano, the project diversifies Cardano’s utility and attracts new user segments—activists, donors, local governments, and community organizers.
On-Chain Transparency: The project’s transparent funding and reward distribution mechanisms showcase Cardano’s strengths in trustless, accountable collaborations, reinforcing confidence in Cardano as a platform for social impact.
Community Engagement: It fosters strong local community involvement and collaboration through volunteer participation, encouraging further ecosystem participation and potentially inspiring similar projects globally.
Strategic Partnerships: Engagement with government and enterprise partners helps build bridges that can catalyze broader adoption of Cardano technology in public-sector initiatives.
Quantitative Metrics: Number of funded Efforts, volume of treasury funds deployed and disbursed on-chain, number of volunteers engaged and cleanup actions completed, and the number of partnerships formed with external organizations. These metrics will be tracked continuously via on-chain data and platform analytics.
Qualitative Metrics: Feedback from volunteers, stewards, investors, and partners captured through surveys, interviews, and community forums to assess user satisfaction, perceived value, and opportunities for improvement. Environmental impact narratives and participant testimonials will also be documented.
Social Media & Community Growth: Monitoring increases in community engagement, followers, and active contributors within the Cardano Vietnam community and beyond, related to the project’s activities and visibility.
Open Reporting: Regular public updates and milestone reports will be published on Cardano community forums (such as Project Catalyst channels), social media, and project websites to maintain full transparency.
Community Workshops and Demos: Online and in-person events will be organized to showcase progress, share learnings, and onboard new users and contributors.
Collaborative Partnerships: Outputs, including smart contract code, documentation, and impact data, will be made openly accessible to encourage reuse and adaptation by other Cardano projects and communities globally.
Engagement with Cardano Governance: Findings and opportunities will be presented in Catalyst funding rounds and governance discussion forums to inform future ecosystem directions and funding priorities.
By delivering measurable social and environmental impact transparently and inclusively, viridian-mosaic will strengthen the Cardano community’s reputation as a leader in purposeful blockchain innovation and community-driven solutions.
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?
Our capability to deliver this project with high trust and accountability stems from leveraging the strengths of the well-established Cardano community in Vietnam, combined with Cardano’s transparent, secure, and auditable on-chain infrastructure.
Community-Based Capability:
The Cardano Vietnam community is composed of over 100 active members, including developers, blockchain educators, and dApp enthusiasts. This collective experience provides access to a talent pool with core competencies in smart contract development (particularly Plutus), frontend/backend web development, community building, and project management. Many of these individuals have previously participated in Catalyst proposals, hackathons, and ecosystem events, demonstrating hands-on familiarity with Cardano tooling and governance.
Trust & Accountability Processes:
Transparent Fund Management: All funds will be managed via Cardano smart contracts and multisig wallets, ensuring all treasury movements and payments are visible and verifiable on-chain. Disbursement criteria will be openly documented, and transactions will be linked directly to milestone achievements.
Milestone-Based Releases: Funds will be released in clear, project-defined tranches tied to evidence-backed milestone completions, providing dynamic oversight and minimizing risk of misallocation.
Community Oversight & Reporting: Key documentation (development updates, test reports, investor feedback, outreach activity) will be openly shared with the Cardano Vietnam and global Cardano communities for feedback and verification. Final project and budget reports will be published for public scrutiny.
External Accountability: Engagements with investors and prospective government/enterprise partners will be formalized through written agreements and documented outputs, providing external checks on the project’s progress and stewardship.
Why Suited for Delivery:
By drawing from the local Cardano community’s proven expertise and the platform’s commitment to openness, we construct a process that prioritizes transparency, secure fund management, and community-driven oversight. This approach, paired with milestone-based delivery and on-chain auditability, builds a foundation of trust and operational discipline recognized by both Cardano stakeholders and external reviewers.
Milestone Title
Core MVP Development & Initial User Testing
Milestone Outputs
There is an 80% probability of successfully delivering a functional MVP with wallet registration, Effort creation, cleanup submission, and no automated verification within 3 months.
In case of technical delays reducing completion probability below 70%, scope will be adjusted to focus initially on only one cleanup area to mitigate complexity.
User testing will aim for at least 5 volunteers with a 75% probability of positive usability feedback. If feedback is below 60%, an additional 1-month testing iteration will be triggered before progressing.
Acceptance Criteria
There is at least a 75% probability that users can complete registration and Effort creation workflows without critical errors.
Evidence submission and verification succeed in at least 70% of volunteer cleanup attempts.
At least 4 out of 5 user testers provide positive usability feedback.
If less than 70% functional success is achieved, demonstrate that at least 90% of critical issues have actionable mitigation plans to recover rapid usability improvements.
Evidence of Completion
Demo videos, transaction logs confirming funding and disbursements to volunteers, and user testing feedback reports with issue logs and mitigation plans.
Delivery Month
3
Cost
35000
Progress
30 %
Milestone Title
Expanded User Testing & Investor Engagement
Milestone Outputs
Enhance verification and UI processes based on Milestone 1 feedback.
Onboard and support at least two additional funded Efforts with external investor support.
Prepare and present investor pitch materials supported by usage data and early results.
Acceptance Criteria
Platform improvements reduce reported bugs and friction by at least 50% compared to Milestone 1, with a 70% probability based on user testing.
There is an 80% probability that two external investors commit to funding two Efforts within the milestone timeframe.
At least 20 volunteer cleanup actions are completed and verified across all funded Efforts with 90% confidence.
Evidence of Completion
Usage analytics showing bug-report reductions and increased platform stability compared to Milestone 1.
Signed investor letters of commitment or emails confirming funding intentions.
Verified cleanup action logs demonstrating volunteer engagement at or above target levels.
Delivery Month
6
Cost
20000
Progress
50 %
Milestone Title
Government & Enterprise Sector Pitching and Partnership Formation
Milestone Outputs
Develop targeted partnership proposals and presentations for government and enterprise sectors.
Conduct at least three formal meetings or pitches within these sectors.
Draft at least one formal partnership agreement or letter of intent.
Acceptance Criteria
There is a 70% probability that at least one government or enterprise partner agrees to a formal collaboration within the milestone period.
Feedback from at least 80% of meeting participants reflects an understanding and interest in the platform’s value proposition.
Project roadmap is revised incorporating at least 60% of practical recommendations from partners.
Evidence of Completion
Signed or draft partnership agreements or letters of intent.
Meeting feedback forms or recorded minutes confirming interest.
Updated project documentation reflecting partner-aligned feature sets or initiatives.
Delivery Month
9
Cost
15000
Progress
100 %
Milestone Title
Project Closeout and Reporting
Milestone Outputs
Deliver a comprehensive final report detailing project progress, impact metrics, spending transparency, and lessons learned.
Present sustainability and future growth plans to stakeholders, submit video to the Catalyst team.
Acceptance Criteria
There is at least an 85% probability that the final report meets funder expectations and provides clear evidence of impact and learning.
The final presentation receives positive feedback from at least 70% of attending stakeholders indicating confidence in ongoing project viability.
Sustainability plan includes at least 3 actionable and funded next steps with an 80% likelihood of execution.
Evidence of Completion
Approved final report document and presentation slide decks.
Recorded presentation sessions and feedback transcripts confirming stakeholder support.
Documentation of agreed future commitments or planned actions.
Delivery Month
12
Cost
30000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Development
45,000 ADA
Covers smart contract engineering, frontend and backend development required to build the MVP, Effort creation, cleanup submissions, and treasury disbursements.
User Testing & QA
10,000 ADA
Includes testing phases, bug fixes, user feedback iteration cycles, and verification process improvements as per milestone 1 and 2 deliverables. |
Project Management
8,000 ADA
Coordination, scheduling, milestone tracking, and documentation to ensure smooth project execution and timely milestone completion. Marketing & Outreach
12,000 ADA
Preparation and execution of investor pitch decks, presentations for government and enterprise stakeholders, social media and community engagement activities.
Partnership Development
7,000 ADA
Resource allocation for government and enterprise sector outreach campaigns, proposal drafting, and formal partnership agreement processes.
Operations & Overhead
8,000 ADA
Infrastructure costs (web hosting, Cardano transaction fees), software licenses, communication tools, and minor administrative expenses.
Contingency Reserve
10,000 ADA
Buffer for unforeseen expenses, price volatility of ADA, and additional resource needs during later milestones or extended outreach efforts.
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
The viridian-mosaic project represents a highly impactful and innovative use of funds because it directly addresses one of today’s most urgent global challenges—environmental degradation—by leveraging blockchain technology in a uniquely localized and grassroots manner. Instead of simply collecting data, this project empowers communities to take direct action through incentivized cleanups, creating measurable environmental improvement tied to transparent funding and accountability on the Cardano blockchain.
By deploying a decentralized app that connects donors, stewards, and volunteers through verifiable cleanups, viridian-mosaic introduces a novel way to fuel localized ecological restoration efforts while fostering civic engagement. This grassroots economic model, anchored by Cardano’s secure and scalable smart contracts, exemplifies the disruptive use cases that Cardano’s Concepts and Funding categories aim to cultivate. The platform’s design supports multiple localized treasuries, creating vibrant, community-led ecosystems that can grow organically and adapt to local needs, enhancing Cardano’s real-world utility beyond purely financial applications.
This project also contributes significant value to the Cardano ecosystem by expanding its user base to environmentally conscious individuals, activists, donors, and local governments. It drives on-chain activity through transparent treasury management, reward distribution, and proof-of-cleanup transactions, showcasing Cardano’s strength in handling trustless, decentralized funding streams. Furthermore, viridian-mosaic’s engagement with government and enterprise partners forms strategic collaborations that can accelerate blockchain adoption in public and private sectors.
Ultimately, viridian-mosaic exemplifies a responsible, compelling deployment of blockchain technology aligning with Cardano’s mission to build sustainable, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems. Funding this project will help demonstrate Cardano’s capabilities as a catalyst for environmental impact and community empowerment, amplifying ecosystem growth, diversifying use cases, and strengthening Cardano’s reputation as a platform for meaningful innovation.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Aleksei Seregin is the source of the proposal. There are no active collaborators on the proposal, the team will be form to strengthen collaboration with Cardano Community Hub in Vietnam.
For a streamlined team of three people, the roles and responsibilities for the viridian-mosaic project can be efficiently combined as follows:
The Technical Lead ensures robust, secure platform delivery; the Project Manager maintains strategic direction, milestones, and partnerships; and the Marketing/Operations Specialist drives user engagement and smooth project operations. This agile structure enables maximal use of funds, focused expertise, and efficient execution aligned with the project's goals and Cardano ecosystem integration