Andamioscan: Making Andamio Transparent on Cardano

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Andamioscan: Making Andamio Transparent on Cardano

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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200000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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9

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Lack of a dedicated infrastructure to index, analyze, and expose Andamio protocol activity on Cardano—making it hard for developers and users to access, track, or build on the network's data.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://andamio.io/
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• https://andamio.space

[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?

No

Please provide details on the intellectual property (IP) status of your project outputs, including whether they will be released as open source or retained under another licence.

The core backend indexer will be open sourced but not the front-end dashboard.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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

Infrastructure

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously launched in the market (whether by you or others).

To address the lack of visibility and accessibility into the Andamio protocol’s on-chain activity, we will build Andamioscan — a dedicated explorer and developer API that indexes and exposes Andamio transactions and smart contract events in real time.

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

The solution is composed of two core parts:

1. Backend Infrastructure:
   1. https://github.com/andamio-platform/andamioscan/
2. Frontend Explorer:
   1. https://andamio.space is an early template

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

It directly contributes to the growth of developer tooling and ecosystem transparency, providing a model that other Cardano-native protocols can follow. By making Andamio’s on-chain activity accessible, we help Cardano showcase real, verifiable use cases in decentralized credentialing and contribution-based reputation.

How We’ll Measure Impact

1. Quantitative Metrics
   1. Number of indexed transactions and Andamio smart contract events.
   2. User visits and interactions on the Andamioscan frontend.
   3. Contributions and forks of the open-source codebase.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Andamioscan strengthens Cardano’s infrastructure by creating a public, open, and protocol-aware data layer for the Andamio ecosystem. This will demonstrate how Cardano smart contract data can be decoded, indexed, and visualized for real-time transparency—helping developers, researchers, and community members interact with Cardano protocols more effectively.

The solution is composed of two core parts:

1. Backend Infrastructure (Golang-based):
   1. A chain tailer that continuously monitors Cardano for Andamio-related transactions.
   2. Processors that decode and normalize data from Andamio smart contracts into structured records (credentials, proofs, contribution events).
   3. A REST API layer that allows developers and applications to query indexed data efficiently.
2. Frontend Explorer:
   1. A web-based dashboard that visualizes real-time Andamio activity, user contributions, and credential issuance.
   2. Analytics views for protocol growth, transaction insights, and participation metrics.

By approaching the problem this way, we extend Cardano’s infrastructure with protocol-level indexing — something current general-purpose explorers cannot offer. This ensures Andamio’s contribution-based credentialing system becomes transparent, verifiable, and composable within the ecosystem.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

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

Who will benefit:

• Developers gain ready-to-use APIs for integrating Andamio data into wallets, dApps, and dashboards.
• Users and contributors gain a transparent view of their on-chain contributions and credentials.
• The Cardano ecosystem benefits from a live model of how protocol-specific data services can be built and open-sourced to accelerate adoption.

Why it matters:

• Visibility is essential for trust, adoption, and composability. Andamioscan will demonstrate how Cardano-native protocols can provide transparent, queryable on-chain data layers — a foundational step for ecosystem growth and interoperability.

[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?

Our team has extensive experience in blockchain development, software engineering, and educational technology, making us well-suited to deliver this project. We’ve successfully delivered complex projects on time, within budget, and with full transparency.

• Team Expertise:
  • Our developers have worked on successful Cardano projects, including contributions to UTxO-RPC, Mesh, Apollo.
  • The team includes dApp developers, smart contract developers, and project managers skilled in agile methodologies.
• Validation of Approach:
  • We will perform feasibility studies and pilot tests to ensure the technology is practical and efficient.
  • Early-stage prototype development will allow us to validate core functionalities before full-scale implementation.
• Trust and Accountability:
  • Regular stakeholder updates will include milestone progress and Q&A sessions.
  • Community engagement through workshops and forums will ensure transparency and feedback-driven refinement.

With our proven track record, technical skills, and commitment to transparency, we are confident in our ability to deliver this project and contribute positively to the Cardano ecosystem.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Project Kickoff and Architecture Definition

Milestone Outputs

Team setup and defined roles.

Detailed technical architecture for the Andamioscan backend (tail watcher, processor modules, database schema, and REST API).

Repository initialized with base project structure and CI/CD pipeline.

Acceptance Criteria

Architecture plan reviewed and approved by the core andamio team.

Repository successfully initialized and builds pass in CI pipeline.

Clear documentation of planned data flow and indexing logic.

Evidence of Completion

Architecture document and repository link published on GitHub.

Internal approval record and team meeting summary uploaded to Catalyst reporting dashboard.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

35000

Progress

10 %

Milestone Title

Backend Development — Blockchain Tailer & Data Processor

Milestone Outputs

The team will develop the Golang-based tail watcher to monitor Cardano for Andamio protocol transactions, implement processors to decode smart contract data into structured entities, and connect to PostgreSQL for persistent storage. Extensive logging, error handling, and unit tests will be introduced to ensure robustness.

Acceptance Criteria

The tailer accurately identifies Andamio-related transactions on Cardano testnet. All decoded transaction data appears in the database with verified schema integrity. Unit test coverage exceeds 80%, and performance benchmarks confirm stability under continuous monitoring for 48 hours.

Evidence of Completion

Testnet demo video of tailer operation.

Code repository link showing commits and unit test results.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

35000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

REST API Layer and Developer Documentation

Milestone Outputs

We will build and deploy a REST API layer exposing endpoints to query indexed data such as credentials, proof records, and contributor statistics. This will allow the data processed and stored by the indexer easily accessible for building applications.

Acceptance Criteria

All planned endpoints are functional on the testnet API service. Developers can successfully retrieve Andamio data using example scripts. Documentation is reviewed by external testers, ensuring clarity and accuracy. Feedback is incorporated before public release, confirming developer readiness.

Evidence of Completion

Public testnet endpoint shared.

Internal testing report and logs for all endpoints.

Documentation and example repository published.

Delivery Month

5

Cost

35000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Frontend Explorer and Analytics Dashboard

Milestone Outputs

This milestone delivers a fully functional web-based explorer and analytics dashboard for Andamio protocol activity. The frontend will integrate the API to display transaction lists, credential issuance timelines, and contributor metrics with chart visualizations. Responsive design and accessibility will be ensured for all devices.

Acceptance Criteria

The explorer loads live Andamio data from the backend in real time and reflects blockchain updates accurately. Visualizations are verified against API responses. The interface is mobile-friendly, meets accessibility standards, and passes performance and usability tests with community feedback validation.

Evidence of Completion

Public demo link.

Screenshots and video walkthrough of live explorer.

Positive community feedback from early testers.

Delivery Month

7

Cost

35000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

Testing, Optimization & Community Feedback

Milestone Outputs

Conduct full integration testing across backend and frontend modules. Optimize database queries, API performance, and UI rendering. Host a live community demo session to collect feedback from developers and users. Document performance metrics, known issues, and post-launch improvement actions.

Acceptance Criteria

All system components demonstrate reliable operation under testnet load. Identified bugs are resolved, performance targets (latency <300ms per query) achieved, and community suggestions incorporated into the release. A feedback report with metrics and updates is published on GitHub and Catalyst.

Evidence of Completion

Test reports and benchmark results published.

Workshop recording and attendance summary.

Updated changelog on GitHub.

Delivery Month

9

Cost

35000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Project Closeout and Reporting

Milestone Outputs

The final milestone compiles all project outcomes into a comprehensive report, summarizing technical achievements, usage metrics, and lessons learned. A public video demonstration will showcase Andamioscan’s capabilities, and documentation will include a roadmap for extending the platform to additional Cardano protocols.

Acceptance Criteria

All deliverables are completed, reviewed, and approved by the team. The final report and video are shared publicly. GitHub repositories are fully documented, tagged with final release versions, and the project dashboard on Catalyst is updated with all completion records.

Evidence of Completion

Published report of the project and close out video link.

Public GitHub release tag and version history.

Delivery Month

9

Cost

25000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Budget Breakdown

• Milestone 1: Kickoff & Architecture — 35,000 ₳
• Milestone 2: Tailer & Processor Development — 35,000 ₳
• Milestone 3: REST API & Documentation — 35,000 ₳
• Milestone 4: Frontend Explorer — 35,000 ₳
• Milestone 5: Testing & Community Engagement — 35,000 ₳
• Final Milestone: Closeout & Reporting — 25,000 ₳

Total Budget: 200,000 ₳

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

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

The cost of this project represents strong value for the Cardano ecosystem because it delivers critical, reusable infrastructure that strengthens visibility, transparency, and developer access to Cardano-based protocols. By creating an open-source explorer and API layer for Andamio, we are also establishing a blueprint for how protocol-level analytics and data services can be built across the network.

• Strategic Infrastructure Investment
  • Andamioscan directly enhances Cardano’s developer tooling by enabling real-time monitoring and interaction with smart contracts on the Andamio protocol. This infrastructure will reduce duplicated work across projects, save development time, and increase reliability for future Cardano applications that depend on indexed on-chain data.
• Reusability and Open-Source Sustainability
  • Core components — the Golang backend — will be released under an open-source license. This means other Cardano projects can reuse Andamioscan’s codebase and indexing model to build their own explorers or analytics dashboards, multiplying ecosystem value without additional cost.
• Community Engagement and Long-Term ROI
  • A portion of the budget is allocated to documentation, testing, and community workshops to ensure adoption and sustainability. These activities will bring in new developers and collaborators, expanding the active builder base within Cardano. The impact will extend far beyond this project’s lifecycle, as the APIs and dashboards remain publicly accessible.
• Realistic and Proportional Budget
  • The ₳200,000 budget is efficiently distributed across development, testing, and community engagement milestones. The cost structure reflects standard Cardano development rates for experienced engineers, UI developers, and project managers working over a 6–9 month delivery cycle. Every stage includes measurable deliverables and public outputs, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Long-Term Ecosystem Benefit
  • By providing a dedicated explorer and API for Andamio, we demonstrate Cardano’s capability to support domain-specific, data-rich protocols. This strengthens Cardano’s appeal to developers and enterprises seeking verifiable, on-chain visibility — contributing directly to network activity, transparency, and adoption.

[Self-Assessment] Self-Assessment Checklist

I confirm that evidence of prior research, whitepaper, design, or proof-of-concept is provided.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes ecosystem research and uses the findings to either (a) justify its uniqueness over existing solutions or (b) demonstrate the value of its novel approach.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal demonstrates technical capability via verifiable in-house talent or a confirmed development partner (GitHub, LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.)

Yes

I confirm that the proposer and all team members are in good standing with prior Catalyst projects.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal clearly defines the problem and the value of the on-chain utility.

Yes

I confirm that the primary goal of the proposal is a working prototype deployed on at least a Cardano testnet.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal outlines a credible and clear technical plan and architecture.

Yes

I confirm that the budget and timeline (≤ 12 months) are realistic for the proposed work.

Yes

I confirm that the proposal includes a community engagement and feedback plan to amplify prototype adoption with the Cardano ecosystem.

Yes

I confirm that the budget is for future development only; excludes retroactive funding, incentives, giveaways, re-granting, or sub-treasuries.

Yes

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

I Agree

Yes