Cardano Totem: Onboarding the World

INTRODUCTION

We would like everybody in under served areas to have access to fair finances. Cardano could be a very powerful solution in making this possible. If infrastructure is lacking on-boarding new users can be difficult. Most of the current solutions rely heavily on personal smartphone possession.

The idea is to create an ecosystem of devices using QR codes for communication. For a visualization of the idea see: Gamechanger_Totem-e8f45c.png in the attachments.

Starting with a store placed device called the Totem. The totem has a display that has the interface of the Gamechanger wallet in kiosk mode. Using printable QR codes to store some of the wallet information it is possible to view and interact with the wallet.

In a later stage we intend to integrate an easy way of running a stakepool from the totem. The stakepool then would be location based and visible at maps.gamechanger.finance. Staking rewards can then be used for local community improvement projects including network expansion. Using Atala PRISM as reputation score could be coupled to the stakepool operator. This way users can give feedback on the advice they are given at the stakepool hub and the local actions carried out in local communities.

Already developed is a prototype point of sale terminal in fund 5. Hardware design will be opensource, like the paper wallet terminal. Project is setup as an experiment where full project cost are not fully covered by the budget. If the experiment is successful we will evaluate if a business model can be setup around extra services like integration of business into the idea.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

This project is evaluated against the 17 UN development goals. We aim to reduce poverty (1) with more fair financial infrastructure. Cardano uses less energy than comparable financial systems and can thus be more environmentally sustainable (13). With more stable and transparent financial infrastructure future economic growth is possible for everybody (8). https://sdgs.un.org/goals

PROJECT PLAN

Step 1: Develop the Totem (2 months)

• Create rugged housing totem components: 7 inch touch screen, USB camera, ticket printer. (1 person x 120 hours = 200 x 60,- = 12000,-
• Further Gamechanger development and app integration (2 person x 200 hours = 400 x 60,- = $24000,-

Step 2: We would like to start the first node hubs at Technical Universities in Argentina because of generally good internet connectivity there, user enthusiasm for new technology and relatively close to the developers. (2 months)

•  National University of Comahue
•  National University of Rosario
•  Technological Institute of Buenos Aires

Step3: Develop an android app for a handheld with printer(1 month). This is used for mobile user on-boarding. Minimum viable product.

• Using Flutter with cardano wallet sdk (https://pub.dev/packages/cardano_wallet_sdk)

Step4: Grow the Cardano network across the continent.

Project duration estimated to be 2 months.

BUDGET

The budget consists of development hour costs, purchase of components, development of prototypes and marketing and outreach. The budget covers, step 1 and preparations for step 2 - 3 for fund 7. Budget breakdown is as follow:

• Totem housing design: $12000,-
• MVP of the Totem stakepool device (3x): 3 x 1500,- = $4.500,-
• Further development of the Gamechanger wallet: $24.000,-

PROJECT TRACKING

Jira will be used for project tracking.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Getting components into Argentina is sometimes difficult and subject to large import duties. As these are physical devices they can be subject to more stringent government action as compared to internet activity. It could be beneficial to start the project as a demonstration / Testnet only setup. 

TEAM AND EXPERIENCE

This proposal was elaborated by Maarten Menheere. He is a design engineer with a masters degree Industrial design at Technical University in Delft. Founder and for 7 years owner of M2tec design and engineering. Has 15 years experience in project management and engineering of payment systems. And completed a fund 5 proposal for a Cardano enabled Point Of Sale (device https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Paper-wallet-terminal-for-in-a-shop/350836-48088))

His Linkedin profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartenmenheere

Roberto C. Morano is a systems integrator and DevOps advocate with over 15 years of experience. Ex-Emurgo DevOps Lead. Gimbalabs Co-Founder. Dandelion Founder and Operator. GameChanger advisor.

His Linkedin profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmorano/

Adriano Fiorenza is Entrepreneur & Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience in IOT and software development. Founder and the main Lead Developer behind GameChanger Wallet and Project Catapult, participated in 1st gen Plutus Pioneer program and is currently contributing as Core Team member at https://gimbalabs.com

His Linkedin profile can be found at https://ar.linkedin.com/in/adriano-fiorenza

Javier Ribó, Technical manager working in the flight industry and for the past years has successfully built and scaled different projects.Also worked for more than 7 years in the Hosting & Cloud industry. Currently going through the "Emurgo Developer course" Batch 52 & contributing to GameChanger Wallet as Senior Developer.

His Linkedin profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/index

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

Success for 3 months =

• MVP shop Totem device.
• Installed MVP in test location.
• On-boarded 50 people to using the Gamechanger wallet. 

Success for 6 months =

• 3 representatives in universities in Argentina for the hubs.
• Develop stakepool enabled totem.
• Deploy 3 stakepool totems at node hubs.

Success for 12 month (not in project scope) =

• 6 additional totems deployed at nodes on the continent

EXPECTED LAUNCH DATE

6-6-2022