[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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WFP Price Ledger: Democratizing Market Data with Blockchain

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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480000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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12

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Lack of transparent and trustable price data limits agricultural finance, trade decisions, and food security interventions across developing countries.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://www.wfp.org/
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• https://dataviz.vam.wfp.org/economic/overview
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• https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/2.3.3-30%20-Caccavale%20WFP%20-Democratizing%20Data.pdf
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• https://innovation.wfp.org/project/shecan
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• https://ftma.org/

[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

All pricing oracle infrastructure and API code publicly available with comprehensive documentation. MIT License, all modules

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

RWA

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe your established collaborations.

• WFP: Leads project strategy, provides and validates market data, coordinates workshops, updates internal systems for blockchain, and engages stakeholders.
• EMURGO Labs: Designs architecture, develops blockchain and smart contracts, builds APIs, manages delivery, and fosters Cardano partnerships.
• ELK: Leads ecosystem integration, assesses technical feasibility, coordinates cross-project strategies, and drives community adoption.

Describe funding commitments.

WFP will provide data access, technical development, guidance, and coordination with country offices.

Emurgo labs will provide technical implementation and integration supports for the pricing oracle.

Satelite Oracle will integrate the pricing oracle within their system and applications

Describe your key performance metrics.

• System Performance: Uptime of ≥99.9% for mainnet deployment; annualized processing of at least 100k price data points.
• Integration Coverage: Number of ecosystem partners successfully integrated; target of 5+ operational integrations by project end.
• Adoption & Usage: Number of WFP country offices in developing countries actively publishing data; API usage statistics from partners and developers.
• Impact Indicators: Documented improvements in financial access, market transparency, or operational efficiency for participating institutions.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Our Solution: WFP Global Pricing Ledger:

Core Innovation - Blockchain-Based Price Oracle:

We will create the world's first comprehensive, blockchain-assured commodity pricing ledger using WFP's unparalleled global market data infrastructure.

WFP's Unique Data Asset:

The World Food Programme maintains the world's largest repository of domestic market price data. What makes this data uniquely valuable is its granularity and reach: unlike national or state-level statistics, WFP collects price data at the market level - often in remote or underserved areas not covered by government systems or other organizations. This hyper-local data provides a much more accurate and timely picture of food access and affordability, especially in fragile or rapidly changing contexts. In addition, WFP also consolidates data received from other sources such as governments.

Current Scale:

• 1,800+ active markets across 59 countries
• 559 commodities tracked (food items, non-food items, fuel, currency exchange rates)
• 330,000+ data points generated in the past 12 months (as of July 2025)
• Historical data providing long-term trend analysis capabilities

Technical Architecture: Secure Price Oracle

• Authorized Publishing System:

Publisher Registry: On-chain registry storing WFP's authorized public keys

Signature Verification: All price data cryptographically signed by WFP to ensure authenticity

Multi-signature Support: Future capability for multiple authorized data providers

• Scalable Data Management:

Static Master Data: Controlled taxonomy of commodities, markets, units, and categories

Batch Processing: Country/date groupings optimized for Cardano transaction limits

IPFS Integration: Bulk data stored in IPFS with on-chain hash anchoring for cost efficiency

• Verification and Access:

Merkle Tree Verification: Each data batch includes cryptographic proofs for individual price records

Immutable Records: Once published, data cannot be altered without invalidating blockchain hashes

Public API: Simple REST API for accessing price data with optional cryptographic proofs

• Data Publishing Workflow:

WFP collect market prices through established procedures

Data standardized with computed Merkle root

File stored in IPFS for tamper-proof, global accessibility

On-chain record includes: Merkle root, IPFS CID, batch metadata, WFP digital signature

The design can extend to multiple authorized agencies in future phases without changing the core architecture

Multi-Country Workshop Program

Objective: Demonstrate practical integration opportunities between the pricing ledger and key ecosystem solutions, focusing on applications relevant to WFP's local partners such as farmer cooperatives, MFI (Microfinance Institutions) and government. The link with MFIs will be in collaboration with the existing project SheCan.

SheCan is an initiative from the World Food Programme which aims to improve economic opportunities for women and their communities by incentivizing MFIs to provide affordable and gender-responsive microloans to smallholder farmers and micro-entrepreneurs. By leveraging a blended finance model and WFP's extensive global network, SheCan seeks to establish a sustainable pathway for equal economic participation among women.The initiative boasts an exceptional default rate of only 0.1% and has reached more than 600,000 people. SheCan has been working in Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Cameroon, Iraq, Peru, Ecuador (new), Bolivia (new).

The first workshop will be online with group and individual interactions for 7-10 WFP Country Offices with the goal of spreading knowledge, demonstrating what can be done, collecting local needs and selecting what is the best country for a second in-person workshop.

Core Ecosystem Integration Focus:

Satellite Oracle Integration: Enhanced agricultural assessment combining price data with land productivity metrics for comprehensive farmer profiling

• Zengate Global - Supply Chain Traceability: Integration of pricing data with supply chain transparency for premium market access
• Palmyra - Trading Marketplace: Price discovery enhancement through historical and up-to-date market data
• FIDA Finance - Smallholder Insurance: Risk assessment and claims processing using price volatility and historical trend data
• Oracle Networks - Charli3 & Orcfax: Cross-oracle validation and redundancy systems for enhanced data reliability
• Landano - Land Registry: Integration of market pricing with land valuation and agricultural asset verification
• Stablecoins USDA & USDM: Price-stable financial instruments for agricultural transactions and farmer payments
• Crowd sourcing of info - Andamio: collecting data from filed agents, providing rewards and developing agent reputation
• Land borders & sustainability index - Digifarm

Workshop Structure (In-person):

• Technical Integration Workshop: 1-day intensive session with WFP country teams and relevant local players such as local MFI technical staff, farmer service centers and government IT professionals demonstrating API integration and multi-solution interoperability across the ecosystem
• Financial Sector Partnership Development: 2-day workshop with relevant local players such as microfinance institutions and banks showing practical applications of integrated pricing data with satellite oracles, insurance platforms, and stablecoin solutions for enhanced agricultural lending.
• Government Stakeholder Session: 1-day policy and strategic discussion with government officials on regulatory frameworks for integrated blockchain solutions including microfinance and supply chain applications
• Ecosystem Integration Lab: 1-day hands-on session demonstrating live integrations between pricing ledger and key ecosystem partners, showing real-world applications for local financial and agricultural markets.

Ecosystem Integration Program

Working with established ecosystem partners to demonstrate diverse applications of pricing data:

• Agricultural Finance Partners:

Satellite Oracle Integration: Partnership with agricultural satellite projects for comprehensive farm assessment

DeFi Integration: Connecting price data with decentralized lending protocols

Insurance Applications: Crop insurance products using historical price trends

• Supply Chain and Trading

Zengate Global: Supply chain traceability with pricing components

Palmyra: Trading marketplace integration for transparent price discovery

Trade Finance: Documentary credit and trade finance applications

• Data and Analytics Partners

Charli3 & Orcfax: Cross-oracle validation and redundancy systems

Analytics Platforms: Business intelligence tools leveraging price data

Impact and Use Cases

Financial Services:

Enhanced risk assessment for agricultural loans using price trends

Crop insurance products with transparent, tamper-proof pricing history

More accurate income projections for smallholder farmers

Agricultural Trade:

Transparent price discovery for farmers and traders

Reduced information asymmetries in agricultural markets

Better market timing decisions based on historical trends

Policy and Humanitarian Response:

Evidence-based food security interventions using up-to-date market data as well as input for programme operation design

Early warning systems for food price volatility

Transparent monitoring of market interventions

Input for decisions on the procurement of commodities

Economic Development:

Attraction of impact investment capital through transparent market data

Enhanced business planning for agricultural enterprises

Improved market efficiency through information democratization

Why This Matters to Cardano:

Real-World Utility: Demonstrates blockchain's practical value in addressing global development challenges

Data Infrastructure: Creates foundational public good infrastructure for agricultural and humanitarian applications

Global Impact: Provide a real value aligned with the mission of international development initiatives

Sustainability Model: Creates long-term value through essential data infrastructure that supports multiple use cases

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Value to Cardano Ecosystem

Infrastructure Development:

Public Good Creation: Establishes fundamental data infrastructure serving multiple applications

Oracle Technology Advancement: Demonstrates scalable, secure oracle implementation patterns, establishing a blueprint for integrating non-crypto assets such as commodity prices into on-chain applications

API Standards Development: Creates reusable frameworks for humanitarian and development data

Global Pricing Ledger as Public Good:

The World Food Programme's price data represents an unprecedented opportunity to create global public good infrastructure. This dataset fosters new business models informed by hyper-local, relevant data - empowering governments, smallholder farmers, cooperatives, traders, and humanitarian actors alike.

Scale and Reach:

1,800+ markets providing granular, local-level price data

59 countries with comprehensive commodity coverage

Historical depth enabling trend analysis and predictive modeling

Standardized format facilitating integration across applications

This solution aligns with Cardano's mission to build decentralized public goods that serve global communities. By transforming domestic price data into a collaborative, blockchain-powered resource, this proposal lays the foundation for more equitable, transparent, and effective food systems globally.

Impact Measurement Framework

Technical Validation Metrics:

59 countries with price data published on-chain

1,800+ markets with pricing information

330,000+ annual data points processed through blockchain oracle

5+ major Cardano projects integrating pricing data

Ecosystem Growth Metrics:

New developer adoption attracted by pricing data infrastructure

Number of applications built using the pricing oracle

Cross-project integrations and collaborations facilitated

Community contributions to open-source codebase

Output Sharing Strategy

Technical Community Benefits:

Open-Source Oracle Implementation: Complete pricing oracle infrastructure available for community reuse

API Documentation: guides for integrating price data

Smart Contract Templates: Reusable contracts for oracle-based applications

Integration Patterns: Documented approaches for data integration

Knowledge Dissemination:

Progress Reports: Detailed updates on technical development and adoption metrics

Workshop Documentation: Complete training materials and use case studies from country workshops

Ecosystem Expansion:

Partnership Templates: Proven models for humanitarian organization integration with Cardano

Revenue Models: Sustainable approaches for data-driven public good infrastructure

Scaling Frameworks: Guidelines for expanding to additional data types and organizations

Future Integration Roadmap: Planning documents for incorporating additional UN agencies, governments and development partners

Long-term Ecosystem Impact:

Humanitarian Sector Adoption:

Demonstrates practical value of blockchain technology for addressing global challenges and the relevance of Cardano ecosystem for humanitarian and development applications

Creates pathways for other UN agencies, governments and development organizations to join the ecosystem

Agricultural Finance Transformation:

Enables new financial products and services for smallholder farmers

Reduces information asymmetries in agricultural markets globally

Supports development of agricultural commodity-backed financial instruments

Data Infrastructure Leadership:

Leadership in public good data infrastructure

Creates templates for integrating traditional institutions with blockchain technology

Establishes standards for transparent, verifiable data publication

[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?

Lead Organization Capabilities

World Food Programme (WFP) - Project Lead

Global Data Infrastructure: WFP maintains the world's largest repository of domestic market price data with established collection and validation procedures across 59 countries

Technical Expertise: WFP employs hundreds of specialists in data collection, processing, and management with deep expertise in price data methodology and quality assurance

System Integration Experience: Years of work enhancing internal systems and improving integration across corporate tools, demonstrating capability to implement blockchain data publication

Field Operations Excellence: Established relationships with markets, traders, and local data collectors across 1,800+ active markets

Partnership Network: Strong relationships with governments, agricultural cooperatives, and microfinance institutions in target countries

Data Collection and Validation Capabilities:

Standardized data collection protocols across all markets

Quality assurance procedures improving data accuracy and consistency

Established metadata frameworks (including commodities, categories, conversion factors, unit of measurements, currencies, exchange rates, markets, geolocation, types of prices) and data format standards

Experience with up-to-date data processing and validation systems

Technical Implementation Partners

EMURGO Labs - Project Management and Technical Development

Proven Blockchain Expertise: EMURGO Labs specializes in Real-World Assets (RWA) and Web3 solutions with demonstrated success in complex technical implementations

Cardano Ecosystem Leadership: As part of EMURGO, a co-founding entity of Cardano, brings deep technical expertise in Cardano native development

African Market Experience: EMURGO Africa brings specialized knowledge of African contexts.

Enterprise Integration: Proven track record in integrating traditional institutions with blockchain technology

Sustainable Development Focus: Recent UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator partnership demonstrates capability to deliver impactful solutions for humanitarian organizations

Technical Capabilities:

Smart contract development and security auditing

API development and enterprise system integration

Oracle infrastructure design and implementation

Scalable blockchain architecture for large-scale data processing

ELK (ELKsconnect.com) - Ecosystem Integration Lead

Cardano Ecosystem Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cardano agricultural, financial, and data projects

Partnership Facilitation: Proven track record in identifying and coordinating cross-project collaborations

Community Engagement: Established relationships within Cardano ecosystem for effective partner recruitment

Operational Accountability:

Progress Reports: Detailed updates on technical development, data publication metrics, and partnership progress

Workshop Documentation: Comprehensive reports from country workshops including participant feedback and use case validation

Impact Measurement: Independent evaluation of pricing data usage and ecosystem adoption metrics

Stakeholder Feedback: Regular feedback collection from WFP field offices, partner organizations, and ecosystem users

Feasibility Validation:

Technical Feasibility:

Oracle Technology: Building on established Cardano oracle frameworks with demonstrated scalability

IPFS Integration: Leveraging mature IPFS infrastructure for cost-effective bulk data storage

API Standards: Using established REST API patterns for broad compatibility

Batch Processing: Optimized data grouping strategies tested for Cardano transaction limits

Operational Feasibility:

Existing WFP Infrastructure: Leveraging established data collection and processing systems

Country Partnership Network: Building on existing WFP relationships with relevant local players such as governments, MFIs and agricultural organizations

Workshop Framework: Utilizing proven WFP training and capacity building methodologies

Ecosystem Integration: Partnering with established Cardano projects with existing user bases

Economic Feasibility:

Public Good Model: Sustainable through humanitarian and development organization adoption

Multiple Revenue Streams: To be discussed during the project, some options can be subscription services, free API access with rate limits with paid upgrade options, and premium analytics offerings

Cost-Effective Infrastructure: Blockchain and IPFS architecture minimizing ongoing operational costs

Ecosystem Value Creation: Enhanced value for partner projects justifying collaboration investments

Risk Mitigation:

Phased Implementation: Gradual rollout starting with pilot countries and expanding based on validation

Partnership Diversity: Multiple integration pathways reducing dependency on any single use case

Technical Redundancy: Multi-oracle validation and backup systems ensuring system reliability

Regulatory Compliance: Working within established WFP frameworks and partner country regulations

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Technical Foundation and System Architecture

Milestone Outputs

Milestone Description: Establish pricing oracle infrastructure, develop WFP data integration systems and create foundational blockchain architecture for secure price data publication.

Milestone Outputs:

• Pricing oracle smart contracts developed and deployed on Cardano testnet
• WFP data integration APIs designed and implemented for blockchain publication
• IPFS integration system for bulk data storage with on-chain hash anchoring
• Publisher registry system with WFP authorization keys configured
• Security audit framework established with preliminary testing

Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria:

• Pricing oracle successfully processing test data with 90% accuracy
• WFP data publication workflow operational and tested
• Smart contracts audited and security vulnerabilities addressed
• API documentation complete with integration examples
• Testnet deployment stable and performance-tested

Evidence of Completion

• Technical architecture document detailing system components (pricing oracle, WFP API integration, IPFS storage, publisher registry)
• Data flow diagrams showing ingestion from WFP systems and on-chain anchoring
• Smart contract design specs (interfaces, data structures, pseudocode) prepared for testnet build in later milestones
• API specification draft with endpoint definitions, authentication methods, and sample payloads
• Feasibility validation notes from initial WFP integration tests (e.g., sample data set successfully processed locally)

Delivery Month

2

Cost

75000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

First Workshop with WFP Country offices

Milestone Outputs

**Milestone Description: **

Conduct an online workshop with WFP Country Offices representatives (aiming to get 7 to 10 country offices to attend) to present pricing ledger integration opportunities, demonstrate ecosystem integration opportunities, collect needs and determine the best country for the following in-person workshop.

Milestone Outputs:

• 2-day online sessions to introduce blockchain concepts, present pricing ledger integration opportunities and demonstrate ecosystem integration opportunities
• In-depth exploration of needs of country offices to collect their needs and fit with ecosystem solutions

Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria:

• 70%+ workshop participant satisfaction with ecosystem integration demonstrations and practical value for local partners
• Documentation of country needs that may help to fit the in-person workshop and improve ecosystem solutions
• Documentation of validated integration pathways
• Decision of most promising country to do the in-person workshop

Evidence of Completion

Evidence of Completion:

• Agenda, slide decks, and video recordings of 2-day online sessions
• Attendance list showing representatives from WFP Country Offices
• Workshop feedback survey results with 70% Statisfaction
• Documentation report of needs assessment from country offices (including detailed notes & fit analysis)
• Summary document listing validated integration pathways
• Written decision selecting the country for the in-person workshop

Delivery Month

4

Cost

80000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

In-person Workshop for Ecosystem Integration

Milestone Outputs

Description:

Conduct a comprehensive in-person workshop in the selected country to demonstrate the potential of pricing ledger integration with key WFP partners and ecosystem solutions. The focus will be on live demonstrations, mock integrations, and collecting technical and operational feedback from stakeholders, not yet full production deployment.

Outputs:

1-day technical demonstration workshop with WFP country teams, MFIs, farmer service centers, and government IT staff

2-day financial sector workshop showcasing how how the system can enhance the efficiency of the finanncial process

1-day government policy session to discuss regulatory readiness and public–private data integration models

1-day ecosystem demonstrating with simulated integrations with Satelite Oracle

Acceptance Criteria

• All planned sessions (technical, financial, government policy, ecosystem demo) are conducted as scheduled in the selected country
• Satellite Oracle integration demenstartion to key stakeholders
• 70%+ participant satisfaction rating from post-workshop surveys
• Documented technical and operational requirements gathered from participating institutions

Evidence of Completion

• Workshop agenda, participant list, and signed attendance sheets
• Photographs and/or video recordings of demonstrations, presentations, and stakeholder discussions
• Presentation decks and demo scripts used in the ecosystem simulation ( Satellite Oracle demo)
• Survey results with compiled participant feedback and satisfaction scores

Summary report capturing:

• Key technical and operational feedback from participants
• Recommendations for adjustments before moving to live integration in later milestones

Delivery Month

6

Cost

120000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Mainnet Deployment & Core Validation

Milestone Outputs

Milestone Description:

Deploy the WFP pricing ledger to the Cardano mainnet, establish live data flows, and validate cross-oracle accuracy. Lay the operational groundwork for ecosystem integrations by ensuring stability, uptime, and data trustworthiness.

Milestone Outputs:

• Mainnet deployment of pricing oracle with live WFP price data publication
• Real-time monitoring dashboards for uptime, transaction throughput, and data accuracy
• Initial integration documentation for developers (API references, sample code, deployment guides)
• System load test results ensuring scalability to target data volumes

Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria:

• Mainnet system processing with ≥99.9% uptime
• Oracle validation demonstrating accuracy threshold agreed with WFP
• Publicly accessible API with at least 2 ecosystem developers onboarded for pilot use

Evidence of Completion

• Mainnet transaction hashes & block explorer links showing live price data publication
• GitHub repository with deployed smart contract code and configuration script
• Screenshots of real-time monitoring dashboards and uptime reports
• Load testing report confirming system performance at projected data volumes
• Published API documentation & developer onboarding guide

Delivery Month

8

Cost

75000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Ecosystem Partner Expansion & Operational Sustainability

Milestone Outputs

Description:

Integrate the mainnet pricing ledger with Satallite oracle applications, demonstrate cross-sector use cases, and evaluate the revenue model for long-term sustainability.

Outputs:

• Integration of the mainnet pricing ledger with Satellite Oracle applications for real-time agricultural and market data enhancement
• Demonstrations of cross-sector use cases in at least three verticals such as microfinace (loans / insurance), commerce & supply chain
• Revenue model evaluation document, including cost-recovery scenarios, subscription pricing, and partner adoption forecasts
• Updated developer documentation covering Satellite Oracle integration steps and example code
• Public online showcase or recorded demo for WFP stakeholders and ecosystem partners

Acceptance Criteria

• Mainnet pricing ledger successfully integrated with Satellite Oracle
• At least three cross-sector use cases demonstrated live or recorded with functional end-to-end flows
• Revenue model evaluation completed and approved internally for implementation planning
• Developer documentation updated and made available to ecosystem partners
• Showcase/demo published and accessible to WFP stakeholders, partners, and community

Evidence of Completion

• Mainnet transaction hashes and block explorer links showing live Satellite Oracle data usage
• Screenshots and recordings confirming Satellite Oracle integration
• Video recording or public link to the cross-sector use case demonstrations
• Feedback from stakeholders involved in the demos
• Revenue model evaluation report (PDF) with financial projections and adoption scenarios
• Updated public or internal developer documentation repository with Satellite Oracle integration guides

Delivery Month

10

Cost

70000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Project Closure and Evaluation

Milestone Outputs

Description:

Complete all final deliverables, conduct a comprehensive project review, and produce closure documentation. Ensure the system, integrations, and processes are ready for long-term sustainability, partner onboarding, and potential scaling.

Outputs:

• Final technical documentation package including architecture diagrams, API specs, integration guides, and deployment instructions
• Operational package with maintenance processes, uptime monitoring setup, and partner onboarding workflows
• Impact assessment report showing adoption metrics, partner feedback, and measurable outcomes
• Evaluation and recommendations for next steps including global scaling roadmap
• Final showcase session summarizing achievements, demonstrating live system, and presenting next steps to WFP leadership and partners

Acceptance Criteria

• Final technical documentation package completed, peer-reviewed, and approved
• Operational package validated by key stakeholders including confirmed uptime monitoring and partner onboarding processes
• Impact assessment report delivered with clear adoption metrics, measurable outcomes, and at least two partner testimonials or feedback statements
• Global scaling roadmap, including timelines and resource estimates
• Final showcase session held with participation from WFP leadership and ecosystem partners, including live demonstration of the mainnet system.

Evidence of Completion

• Link to repository containing final technical documentation (architecture diagrams, API specs, integration guides, deployment instructions)
• PDF copy of the operational package detailing, uptime monitoring configuration, and onboarding workflows
• Published impact assessment report (PDF) with usage data, adoption metrics, and partner feedback
• Evaluation & recommendations report including global scaling roadmap
• Recording of the final showcase session, agenda, participant list, and presentation materials
• Signed acceptance statement from WFP confirming successful delivery of all final outputs

Delivery Month

12

Cost

60000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Technical Development and Infrastructure (60% - 288,000 ADA)

Blockchain Infrastructure Development: 188,000 ADA

• Smart contract development for pricing oracle (2 senior developers × 6 months): 90,000 ADA
• API development and enterprise integration (2 backend developers × 6 months): 68,000 ADA
• DevOps and infrastructure setup (1 engineer × 4 months): 30,000 ADA

WFP Data Integration Systems: 100,000 ADA

• WFP internal system modifications for blockchain publication: 60,000 ADA
• Data validation and quality assurance system development before sending data for blockchain: 40,000 ADA

Workshop Programs and Training (25% - 120,000 ADA)

Workshop Programs: 120,000 ADA

• Online engagement, collecting needs and country selection: 20,000ADA
• Workshop materials: 10,000
• Venue, logistics, and local coordination: 30,000 ADA
• Technical expert travel, domestic players and accommodation: 20,000 ADA
• Documentation, and reporting: 10,000 ADA
• Local partnership development and relevant players engagement: 30,000 ADA

Ecosystem Integration and Partnership Development (10% - 48,000 ADA)

Technical Integration with Cardano Partners: 30,000 ADA

• API integration development and testing (7 ecosystem partners): 20,000 ADA
• Integration documentation and developer resources: 10,000 ADA

Community Engagement and Adoption: 18,000 ADA

• Developer tools and SDK development: 10,000 ADA
• Marketing materials and community outreach: 8,000 ADA

Project Management and Operations (5% - 24,000 ADA)

Project Coordination: 15,000 ADA

• Project management across all partners (12 months): 12,000 ADA
• Monthly progress reporting and stakeholder communication: 3,000 ADA

Legal and Compliance: 9,000 ADA

• Legal review of partnership agreements: 5,000 ADA
• Regulatory compliance assessment and documentation: 4,000 ADA

Budget allocation by Milestone:

• Milestone 1 (75,000 ADA): Technical foundation - 70% technical development, 20% project setup, 10% initial partnerships
• Milestone 2 (80,000 ADA): 1st workshop - 60% workshop execution, 30% technical development, 10% documentation
• Milestone 3 (120,000 ADA): 2nd workshop and integration - 60% workshop and integration, 30% ecosystem partnerships, 10% technical advancement
• Milestone 4 (75,000 ADA): Mainnet deployment and expansion - 80% technical deployment and integration, 15% partnership development, 5% operations
• Milestone 5 (70,000 ADA): Integration with ecosystem - 60% technical development, 40% sustainability framework
• Milestone 6 (60,000 ADA): Final documentation and reporting 80% - 20% final demo & evaluation

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

Unprecedented Timely Access to Critical Humanitarian Data

This project makes price data to over 330,000+ annual price data points from 1,800+ markets across 59 countries more acessible, timely and reusable. The project delivers immediate value far exceeding its total cost, while aligning with WFP’s mission to democratize access to life-saving information.

As highlighted in WFP’s paper Democratizing Data (available on supporting documentation), open data systems dramatically reduce the time needed to act during emergencies, enabling faster, more informed responses to food insecurity and market shocks. This project enhances WFP’s public good data by transforming it into a developer-friendly, blockchain-integrated resource, empowering humanitarian actors, governments, and innovators to build resilient, data-driven solutions.

Public Good Infrastructure

The investment establishes a public good oracle infrastructure that serves the entire ecosystem and beyond. Comparable systems in traditional enterprise environments would cost up to millions in development. By leveraging reusable public data, frameworks and standards, this project reduces future development costs and accelerates innovation across both the humanitarian and blockchain sectors.

And this is just the beginning. As more partners and stakeholders join the initiative, the impact wil scale even more.

Ecosystem Partner Value Amplification

Integrating WFP’s pricing data enhances the functionality of existing blockchain projects, improving data reliability and decision-making across diverse applications. This strengthens the capacity to deliver real-world impact in areas such as microfinance, supply chain transparency, agriculture commerce and early warning systems - all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes