Pilot for Catalyst Fund 13

Description

The Masumi Network represents a high-value, innovative project that showcases Cardano’s capability for enterprise applications.

The project’s success will attract Tier-1 enterprises to Cardano, establishing it as a leader in secure AI and blockchain integrations.

The cost ensures that Cardano’s reputation and utility in regulated, high-stakes environments will grow, positioning it as the go-to blockchain for enterprise-grade AI applications.

https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/cardano/idea/134577

Requested Funds

Total: 1.800.000 ADA

Milestones

Milestone 1:

Milestone 1: MVP Development – Cardano Smart Contracts

  • Outputs: Two foundational smart contracts on Cardano: (1) Payment Smart Contract and (2) On-Chain Registry for AI Agent registration.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Deployment and successful testing of both smart contracts on the Cardano testnet.

  • Evidence of Completion: Testnet transaction logs, code repository and documentation for each contract.

Milestone 2:

Milestone 2: Architecture Diagram and L2 Assessment

  • Outputs: A detailed architecture diagram outlining the interactions between smart contracts, the Blockchain Service, and Agentics AI Nodes, along with an assessment of potential Layer 2 architectures for long-term scalability.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Completion of architecture diagram, technical documentation and a finalized L2 architecture decision.

  • Evidence of Completion: Architecture diagram, L2 assessment report and technical documentation.

Milestone 3:

Milestone 3: Blockchain Service Development

  • Outputs: A standalone Blockchain Service that operates in parallel with an Agentics AI Node, enabling AI agent interactions to be managed on-chain.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Successful deployment and validation of the Blockchain Service’s functionality alongside simulated AI Node interactions.

  • Evidence of Completion: Service deployment logs, performance reports and detailed documentation.

Milestone 4:

Milestone 4: Litepaper and Website Launch

  • Outputs: A litepaper detailing the Masumi Network’s vision, technical roadmap and strategy, alongside the launch of a dedicated website to engage potential users and partners.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Completed litepaper and live website launch with project details and information for stakeholders.

  • Evidence of Completion: Published litepaper, accessible website with project information.

Milestone 5:

Milestone 5: On-Chain Logging Service for AI Outputs

  • Outputs: Development of a service that securely logs the outputs and decision trails of AI Agents on-chain to ensure transparency and accountability.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Functionality validated on the Cardano testnet, with AI outputs securely recorded on-chain.

  • Evidence of Completion: Testnet logs showing AI output records, code repository and documentation.

Final Milestone:

Milestone 6: Enterprise Pilot and Case Study

  • Outputs: A pilot project with an enterprise customer to demonstrate Masumi’s functionality, followed by a detailed case study documenting results, challenges and feedback.

  • Acceptance Criteria: Successful implementation of the pilot project with documented outcomes and insights.

  • Evidence of Completion: Deployment logs from the pilot, final case study report and testimonials from the enterprise customer.

Cost Breakdown

MVP Development – Cardano Smart Contracts

  • Cost: 300,000 ADA

  • Description: Design, development and thorough testing of two foundational smart contracts (Payment and On-Chain Registry). This includes extended testing phases, security audits and performance optimizations.

Architecture Design and Layer 2 Assessment

  • Cost: 200,000 ADA

  • Description: Comprehensive architecture planning, including a deep assessment of multiple Layer 2 solutions for scalability, finalization of the design blueprint and documentation to guide future phases. This includes collaboration with industry experts for high-level analysis.

Blockchain Service Development

  • Cost: 450,000 ADA

  • Description: Development of a robust, standalone Blockchain Service to interact seamlessly with Agentics AI Nodes. Includes enhanced testing, resilience improvements, integration with AI systems and documentation for large-scale deployments.

On-Chain Logging Service for AI Outputs

  • Cost: 300,000 ADA

  • Description: Building a secure, scalable service to log AI outputs on-chain, ensuring traceability and accountability. This includes compliance checks, extended functionality and alignment with regulatory standards required by enterprise clients.

Litepaper, Website, and Marketing Materials

  • Cost: 150,000 ADA

  • Description: Creation of a comprehensive litepaper and user-friendly website to explain Masumi Network’s vision and technical capabilities, along with professionally crafted marketing materials to attract enterprise clients and increase visibility.

Enterprise Pilot and Case Study

  • Cost: 400,000 ADA

  • Description: Execution of a pilot with a top-tier enterprise customer (e.g., BMW or Lufthansa), including support for integration, performance monitoring and gathering detailed feedback. Development of a detailed case study showcasing outcomes and insights for future clients.

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