WADA +GL +Metadata = Donor Rewards+

Purpose of Proposal/ Addressing the Challenge Question

Following WADA's (West Africa Decentralized Alliance) highly successful fundraiser to start our Fund3 activities, we decided to go a step further in how we show our gratitude to the community. Instead of only putting metadata information supplied by donors on the blockchain, we decided to use this as a collaboration opportunity to give hands on training to WADA devs on the use of metadata to solve real life problems. In collaboration with GimbaLabs, ABCD & Cardano Pool XYZ we will release a series of prototypes that will set up the framework for encouraging donations traceability and accountability. We will be using this model for our Foundation.

Strategic Landscape & Direction

In WADA we believe that having a well trained and capable network of core developers is pivotal to our success on the continent and in diaspora. We are therefore always looking for collaboration and capability building opportunities in our endeavor to expand the Cardano market in West and the rest of Africa. In addition, creating an engaging donor reward program using Cardano metadata shows not only shows the power of metadata technology, but also engages our 57 donors in how we roll out this technology.

Some of these resources already available in the WADA network are:

• Team of skilled software developers and educators (already competent in functional programming languages/tools at the Mid-level, currently seeking to finalize their Haskell, Elm and Plutus training to advance to training/educator level)
• Physical/virtual library of functional and other programming books (110+ total books)
• Virtual library of courses through Udemy and Virtual Pair Programmer covering all areas of software architecting and implementation including courses specifically on blockchain technology development. 1,000+ courses available to upgrade to business account for widespread access through WADA's network of Hubs

GimbaLabs, ABCD & Cardano Pool XYZ bring a wealth of up to date knowledge in

• Cardano metadata solutions build and integration,
• Native token minting,
• Developer onboarding and training
• Curriculum development
• Technical knowledge in stakepool operation

By obtaining funding from this challenge category IOG commits to

• 1 hr a week of expert advice from IOHK's solutions architects and technical consultants.
• Email address for offline queries.
• Architectural/design/technical reviews.

Roadmap

Send metadata transaction acknowledging Friends of WADA First 50 (plus 7 Donors) FINISHED → Work with GimbaLabs to interact with donor transaction owners → Individualize and transact donor metadata of choice on Cardano blockchain → Mint 50 (plus 7 separate) unique commemorative native assets on Cardano → Use metadata tech to authenticate and trace unique commemorative native assets → Transfer ownership to Friends of WADA First 50 ( plus 7 donors)→ Use training program as basis for Cardano Metadata Curriculum development→ Finalize framework for donor fund tracing and accountability.

Metrics

• Number of current and future WADA donors inspired by interaction this project and who commits to a deeper level of engagement within WADA
• Community feedback (positive/negative) about the prototypes after presentation.
• Follow-up Catalyst proposals.
• Social media mentions of WADA metadata transactions
• Number of WADA devs able to independently use metadata to design solutions

Success Indicators

• 1-3 months: At least two thirds of the Roadmap completed and funding in this challenge category obtained with 3 prototypes designed.
• 4-6 months: WADA and Collaborator devs enrolled in IOG metadata technical support program to scale up additional solutions using metadata.
• 6-12 months: Metadata curriculum and fund-tracing framework developed with training and solutions design expansion underway. High WADA Foundation donor engagement, interaction and trust.

Risk Management
We will work within our overall Risk Framework as outlined here:
https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/West-Africa-Decentralized-Alliance/333074-48088

Budget Breakdown $6000

• Trainer Incentives: $2000
• Trainee Incentives: $2500
• Equipment & Costs:$1500

Launch Date

• April 21, 2021 (WADA pre-funding)

The Proposing TEAM

• Felicien : WADA Tech Lead
• James gimbalabs.com: GimbaLabs
• Gwendal poapool.com : ABCD/PoA
• Virginia cardanopool.xyz : Cardano Stakepool XYZ
• Mercy: WADA Communication & Coordination Lead

Link to Other Projects

• https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/+Rideshare-CO2-=-Ada/341255-48088
• https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Xceed-Decentralized-eLearning/340199-48088
• https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/The-Indigenous-Source/352747-48088
• https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Devs-for-Awarenes-Event-West-Africa/350652-48088
• https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Planting-Roots-In-Africa/350764-48088