For the Enterprise Domain, Decentralized Identity Solution Implementation

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For the Enterprise Domain, Decentralized Identity Solution Implementation

₳978,000.00 _Requested

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Community Review Results (5 reviewers)

Impact / Alignment

Feasibility

Value for money

Solution

A distributed ID solution can solve that problem.

We will present a business model and system for mass adoption to a few giant Japanese companies with which we are currently negotiating a project.

Problem:

Businesses: Soaring Personal Information Security Costs

Consumers: limited portability of data to prove self and scope of proof

Yes Votes:

₳ 330,373,684

No Votes:

₳ 68,089,719

Votes Cast:

462

Team

kuni

This proposal was approved and funded by the Cardano Community via Project F10: Atala PRISM: Launch Ecosystem Catalyst funding round.

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

1.In order to make this happen, it is necessary to advocate a new business model and involve various business stakeholder

In this regard, we have already involved a target company with several tens of thousands of employees.Due to the NDA, we cannot provide details, but here is a summary of the giant companies currently in business meetings.

Printing and advertising companies and others

・Consolidation of personal information management companies

General education company

・Overseas expansion of education services and improvement of portability of education records

System development company

・Utilization in the area of EC x tourism

2.Confirmation of compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law and governance design

As described in 1. above, since this is a new operational model for personal information, it is essential to confirm legal compliance. In addition, new governance rulemaking will be required to ensure smooth operation.

The case will be supervised by team member Kotaro Kong, an attorney with one of the largest law firms in Japan. He can also make policy recommendations to the government, so if there are flaws in the current law, we can include the option of amending the law.

3.After the model is proposed, a system is required to enable PoC implementation in a shorter period of time and at a lower cos

The details are as follows

・Different interaction VC schemas need to be set up among various stakeholders.

・The system needs to be a model that can be implemented as an add-on to an existing system using a SaaS model.

ProofSpace's solution is the best solution to solve these problems, and we will work with EKOIOS to localize it for Japan in this project.

ProofSpace has cooperated with us on a Japanese government project last year.

Why us

As described in 1~3, we have already made progress on some of the more difficult issues that we have identified as challenges. We have also selected services that we believe are optimal for the project and have formed a team. The companies participating in the project and the members of the team have excellent track records.

How impact

Even if only one of these companies were to take on the project, the impact would be extremely high.

They have hundreds to thousands of clients, including major corporations, and a strong presence there. The hurdles for participating in Verifier's rolls will be lowered.

In addition, by creating an example of this large-scale implementation, it can be used as a model for exporting to other countries, and it is also expected to be disseminated in the context of Data Free Flow with Trust, which Japan is leading at the G7.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Through our past activities, we have begun to build a network with major companies, and we are in a situation where we can immediately enter into business negotiations with them.

With the distributed ID solution we are developing in this localized version, we aim to lower the barriers to the introduction of the SSI ecosystem and create use cases for AtalaPRISM in the enterprise.

After creating model cases, the company intends to link data with other countries and export the model to other countries.

In Japan, the Japanese government has made Web 3.0 a national policy, and in the field of distributed ID, the Government Digital Agency has launched the TrustedWeb project, which is attracting attention from major companies in the context of DFFT, the slogan of the G7.

Privacy Laws

When trying to build a new SSI ecosystem, there is a high possibility of running afoul of laws surrounding personal information. We will coordinate legal interpretations and judgments of validity with the lawyers on our team members and reflect them in our products.

If we cannot avoid such a situation, we will submit a proposal for the amendment of the law to the Diet members through DAO, to which we belong.

Cardano

We believe that Cardano will contribute to the expansion of the ecosystem based on Cardano by increasing its presence and transactions.

The process of building the SSI business model and forming a consortium involving actual companies will be accumulated.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

1.Launch of localized model in Japan

2.Number of companies that have adopted the project

3.Number of companies in business meeting

What are your plans to spread the project’s outputs over a reasonable timescale?

For Community

・Monthly and Final Reports

・Eastern Hemisphere Town Hall

・SNS

・Press Releases

For Enterprise

・Press Release

・BlockCahinEXPO (scheduled for October)

・Various events

How do you plan to use the results of the project for further R&D activities?

・We will use the results of the project as a PoC for companies that have new business opportunities, and accumulate knowledge of SSI's business model and governance model.

・We will continue to refine the service by conducting additional development when new specific issues arise.

・Use it as a model for discussions with new experts to accumulate knowledge.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

This project will be a joint project between "Infinect", "ProofSpace", and "ekoios".

Infinect, Inc.

This is a joint project of three companies, Infinect, ProofSpace, and EKOIOS, which was adopted as a national project in Japan and provided development support.

The project has been adopted as a national project in Japan, and Infinect has provided development support.

A lawyer specializing in personal information is a member of the team. As one of the DAO's activities, it also makes policy proposals to the national government through Diet members and the Diet Members Caucus. The Nomad Visa has already been included in the Japanese government's policy policy for FY2023.

ProofPace, Inc.

ProofPace has already developed and launched a DID/VC solution.

Partnerships with UNDP, WHO, MicroSoft, etc.

ProofPace is a Japanese national project with Infinect's Kuniaki.

ekoios, Inc.

ekoios has developed many products in the Web 3.0 area. They have developed many products in the Web 3.0 area, including a crypto asset exchange system, Wallet GameFi, and an NFT marketplace.

They have experience in developing web2.0 institutional systems.

We would like you to make a comprehensive judgment on these.

The steps or processes that demonstrate that you can be trusted to manage funds properly.

Open a dedicated Wallet account and provide proof of transaction to each party

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

Main Goals

1.Launch a Japanese localization model for ProofSpace products

2.Establishment of SSI business model, formation of consortiums in Japan, and creation of enterprise case studies

3.Collaboration projects between Japan and other countries, or exporting successful Japanese models to other countries

Verification Method

1.Confirmation of completion of product development

2.Monitoring of Infinect's business negotiations with Japanese companies and organization.

If your goals cannot be quantified numerically, please be sure to include a clear description of how you believe the goals of your project should be measured and considered.

The KGI for this project is the development of the solution, with the objective of completing its launch. On the other hand, the specific numerical targets for the project, including the project implementation in a large company, stakeholder involvement, consortium building, and governance framework building, are highly uncertain, so we decided to avoid setting them as KPIs. However, since it is inevitable to take such an approach toward implementation, we will submit a report on the transition as much as possible.

How you intend to implement your approach?

"ProofSpace" and "ekoios" will collaborate on the development of the system, which will be coordinated by Infinect. Infinect will play a central role in the development of the system, providing input on business negotiations with Japanese companies, defining requirements, and conducting marketing and lobbying.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

M1: ~1st Month

Define system requirements

Infinect construction requirements were shared between ProofSpace and EKOIOS, and system development requirements were defined by both companies.

M2: 2nd~3rd Month

Front-end construction, API construction with ProofSpace, API construction with AtalaPRIMS

Based on the requirement definition created in step 1, ProofSpace and EKOIOS will develop the system.

M3: 3rd~4th Month

Operation testing

Operation testing of the system developed in step 2 is conducted by the three companies. Check for bugs, etc.

M4: 4rd~5th Month

Bug fixes

Bugs found in 3 are fixed by ProofSpace and EKOIOS.

M5: 5th~6th Month

Acceptance inspection

Acceptance and acceptance inspection at Infinect

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

A summary report showing the progress of each phase of the project. The final deliverable is planned to be a demo video created and delivered after the system is completed.

We also plan to report on trends in the companies with which we have business negotiations, trends in consortium formation, etc., through these products to the extent that we are able to report on them.

M1: ~1st Month

Define system requirements

Outcome:Requirements statement

M2: 2nd~3rd Month

Front-end construction, API construction with ProofSpace, API construction with AtalaPRIMS

Outcome:Reports on Developments by Function

M3: 3rd~4th Month

Operation testing

Outcome:Test Results, Report of revisions

M4: 4rd~5th Month

Bug fixes

Outcome: Report of revisions

M5: 5th~6th Month

Acceptance inspection

Outcome:Demo Movie

※For each output, results at each milestone may be partially undisclosed or not presented if confidential information is involved.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Infinect

Work and Role

1.Post-adoption reporting (video creation and reporting)

2.Liaison with each business

3.Evangelist activities for consortium formation

4.Coordination of each company

5.Governance formulation

6.Lawyer investigation of laws and regulations surrounding and conforming to the Personal Information Protection Act

Budget

75,000USD

・Director and Marketer: 65.2USD/h* 960h= 62,600USD

・Engineer Advisor: 145USD/h* 48h= 6,960USD

・Lawyer Advisor: 217USD/h* 24h= 5,217USD

ekoios

Work and Role

1.System development

2.Requirement definition, UI, API

3.Development of individual libraries

Budget:

99,000USD

・30Effort(MM)×3,300USD=99,000USD

ProofSpace

Work and Role

1.Cooperation in the development of a Japanese localized system based on the ProofSpace system

Budget:

100,000USD

・approx 28k words at $0.15 each

・variable design and dev fees of up to $5k (e.g. $150/hr * 30 hrs)

Milstone

M1: ~1st Month

Define system requirements

Outcome:Requirements statement

21,000USD( 75,000ADA )

M2: 2nd~3rd Month

Front-end construction, API construction with ProofSpace, API construction with AtalaPRIMS

Outcome:Reports on Developments by Function

83,000USD( 298,000ADA )

M3: 3rd~4th Month

Operation testing

Outcome:Test Results

58,000USD( 207,000ADA )

M4: 4rd~5th Month

Bug fixes

Outcome: Report of revisions

58,000USD( 207,000ADA )

M5: 5th~6th Month

Acceptance inspection

Outcome:Demo Movie

53,000USD( 191,000ADA )

・Link for Supplemental Correction

・日本語Link

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Kuniaki Abe

Founder, CEO from Infinect. inc

Project management, communication between ProofSpace and ekoios, business meetings with major companies, business development, Catalyst reports

Back Ground

2006:Genetic research on oil palm at Institute for Molecular Biology, University of Tokyo (FY2003 Industrial Technology Research Grant Program)

2007:General medical equipment vendor (senior position at headquarters: forecasting, business planning, marketing, product management)

2022:Independent to focus on distributed ID solutions business

2022:Selected by the Japanese government for a DID/VC project as a joint venture with a leading Japanese company

2023:Founded Infinect. Inc

2023:Negotiations are underway with a few giant Japanese company to launch a project using distributed IDs.

Past Adopted Projects

・In Catalyst

Fund6:DID Solutions for Local Governments

Fund7:Atala Japanese Translation ＆ CNFT

Fund8:AtalaPRISM hackathon with devillage

・In Japanese Nation Project

TrustedWeb: National projects in the area of advanced technology (DID/VC) in Japan.

Prototype system

Nominated to candidate speaker at Cardano summit2022.

Nominated as speaker candidate for Cardano Summit 2022

etc.

・AtalaPRISM Pioneer(1st)

・SPO

・Linkedin

・Facebook

・Twitter

Yoshinao Miyokawa(Technical Advisor)

Engineering Team Management

Back Ground

experience in the Japan-APAC region spanning various sectors from construction, environmental protection, blockchain, and logistics.

Born in a locksmith shop, he started using PCs at the age of 8 and became the youngest self-taught computer engineer at the time to obtain certification.

He has been involved in creating a fusion of existing systems and IT applications since the pioneering days of IT introduction into society.

He has been involved in the creation of new business that integrates existing systems and IT applications since the early days of IT adoption in society. He has also strengthened his knowledge of network security and has been active as a

He is an engineer with knowledge of the industry as a whole, covering all aspects of human security.

As CTO of the publishing company Apollo Communication, he is responsible for media launch, event organization, magazine editing system, printing and bookbinding factory.

Since then, he has been involved in several blockchain projects as well as working as an expert in building entire systems.

He is currently an advisor to the system working group of the Daini Tokyo Bar Association.

Since then, he has been involved in several blockchain projects as well as working as an expert in building entire systems.

He is currently an advisor to the system working group of the Daini Tokyo Bar Association.

・Linkedin

Kotaro Motoshima

Attorney at Law

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, one of the largest law firms in Japan

Governance making when implementing distributed identity solutions, and designing business flow and UI/UX designs that are legally compliant based on an understanding of personal information laws and regulations.

Background

2017: Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law and entered the University of Tokyo Law School in the same year.

2019: Withdrew from the same law school and founded zingzing, a general incorporated association.

2020: Registered as a lawyer and joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. Also begins working as a social coordinator.

2022: Seconded to Daiichi Sankyo Co.

2023: RuleMakersDAO core member

Specialties

He has experience in startups, technology (FinTech, web3, metaverse, data/personal information/AI, medical/pharmaceutical/biotech, R&D in general, etc.), and China, from both the startup/researcher side and the VC/larger company side, and has been a business consultant and a member of the board of RuleMakersDAO. He provides legal support from both the startup/research side and the VC/larger company side, drawing on his own entrepreneurial experience and experience in managing entrepreneurial communities, and incorporating a business consulting perspective. In addition, he is also involved in children's rights (including on line counseling by lawyers), refugees, and legal education.

Other Activities

He has been involved in the RuleMakersDAO, which provides policy proposals on social issues from a legal perspective, through the Diet Members' Caucus. Nomad visa'' was included in the basic policy of the government in 2023.

Writings, Articles, etc.

"Legal Q&A on Health Tech (2nd Edition" (Shojihomu, 2022)

"The Revised Personal Information Protection Law: An Ultra-Introduction" (Shojihomu, 2022)

"The Six Laws of the Chinese Economy, 2022 Supplemented Edition" (Japan Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 2022) (in Japanese).

"Overview of the Revised Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act and Its Impact on Practice: Focusing on Venture Support, Business Restructuring Facilitation, and Making the Regulatory Sandbox Permanent" (Business Homu, 2021)

"The Latest Legal Situation in China (240): Revision of the Personal Information Security Code" (Kokusai Shoji Homu, 2020) (in Japanese).

etc.

・Linkedin

・Facebook

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

It has the potential to dramatically increase the recognition and presence of Cardano and AtalaPRISM in the Japanese enterprise. In addition, the creation of a new business model is expected to bring its benefits on a global scale through exports to other countries.

Beyond that, we expect to see increased transaction volume, increased liquidity, and the development of smart contracts and add-ons for payment and financial services.

Cost Calculation Background

Infinect

Setting the price for an expert workforce to deal with a huge company.

ekoios, ProofSpace

Comply with the quotation of the request

Community Reviews (5)

Impact / Alignment

4.2 / 5

5 Reviews

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Has this project clearly demonstrated in all aspects of the proposal that it will positively impact the Cardano Ecosystem?

The proposal outlines a plan to address a problem in Japanese society, the project aims to advocate for a new business model and involve various stakeholders in the process.

The team has already engaged with a target company with a sizeable workforce, including large corporations in meetings. However, due to NDA restrictions, specific details cannot be provided. Nonetheless, it is clear that significant progress has been made in addressing challenging data privacy and governance issues, which are crucial to the success of the project.

To ensure compliance with data protection laws and establish effective governance, the project involves a legal expert from a renowned Japanese law firm. This expert can also provide policy recommendations to the government, suggesting amendments to existing laws if necessary.

The proposal includes a system to implement a Proof of Concept (PoC) in a shorter time frame and at a lower cost, focusing on creating different VC interaction schemes between stakeholders. The system will be designed as a SaaS model, complementing existing systems.

ProofSpace's collaboration with the team and previous involvement in a government project in Japan adds credibility to the feasibility of the proposal.

The impact of the project could be substantial, especially with the participation of companies with hundreds of thousands of customers, including large corporations. Reducing the barriers to participation in the Verifier lists and creating an example of large-scale implementation could serve as a model for export to other countries.

However, the proponent decides to launch a new ecosystem in Japan focused on a few Japanese giants, since there is talk of a business model but the necessary actions to develop a minimum governance framework are not established.

The project seek to contribute to cardano by increasing presence and transactions and will update the community through monthly and final reports and press releases. The project is real and will have effect on the ecosystem through limited portability of data to prove self and scope of proof. The will have a good impact on the community.

Based on the proposal, I believe that the project has the potential to have a positive impact on the Cardano Ecosystem. The proposal outlines a plan to develop a distributed ID solution and create use cases for AtalaPRISM in the enterprise. It also aims to lower barriers to the introduction of the SSI ecosystem. The project's potential collaboration with major Japanese companies and export of successful models to other countries could increase Cardano's recognition and presence globally. However, the impact is dependent on successful implementation and adoption by the targeted companies.

Based on the proposal provided, it is evident that the project holds the potential to bring about a positive impact on the Cardano Ecosystem. The proposed solution focuses on the adoption and integration of self-sovereign identity (SSI) on the Cardano blockchain, which is a crucial aspect for the growth and development of the ecosystem. By building a distributed ID solution and forming a consortium involving major companies, the project aims to lower the barriers for SSI adoption, creating real-world use cases for AtalaPRISM in the enterprise.

The project's focus on legal compliance is also a positive sign as it ensures that the solution will adhere to the Personal Information Protection Law and other relevant regulations, instilling trust and accountability in the system. Additionally, the involvement of a lawyer specializing in personal information and potential policy recommendations to the government ensures that any flaws in the current laws can be addressed appropriately.

The localization of ProofSpace's solution for Japan is another valuable aspect of the proposal. By providing a solution that is tailored to the Japanese market, the project aims to attract major companies and create a significant impact on the adoption of SSI in the region. The involvement of major Japanese companies and their extensive client bases further indicates the potential for a high impact on the ecosystem.

The proposal has demonstrated all aspects that will positively impact Cardano, helping to increase the influence and value of ADA. Proposals will demonstrate impact with tangible, measurable evidence. The impact presented is real and achievable. I don't see how the team will interact and communicate with the community about the progress of the project, sorry if I missed something.

Feasibility

3.6 / 5

5 Reviews

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Is this project feasible based on the proposal submitted? Does the plan and associated budget and milestones look achievable? Does the team have the skills, experience, capability and capacity to complete the project successfully?

This project fits the challenge posed. The plan is detailed and logical, and the milestones presented are achievable. The proposal has identified the risks to be encountered and the remedial measures are also reasonable. The team consists of experienced and capable members so I have high confidence that they will be able to complete the project.

The proponent indicates that the project will be an alliance between Infinect, Inc, ProofPace, Inc., and ekoios, Inc., which provides solid backing as they have extensive experience in blockchain. However, none of the allies describe experience in ATALA. As for the timeline, the steps to launch the new ecosystem or the new business model are not outlined, indicating that the roadmap is not aligned with the objectives. Additionally, there is no evidence of the activities that will be carried out for "Confirmation of compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law and governance design."

I found that the project team is made up of 3 companies( infinect,Inc, ProofPace,Inc, and Ekoios,Inc) that have developed and launched other products. The proposal contains well explained and detailed plan in 5 milestones in a timeline of 6 months which can make them deliver successfully . Though some outputs may not be presented if confidential information is involved, this project is clearly feasible based on the proposal and also the team demonstrated they have the skills, capabilities and experience to deliver on time. The proposal element is good hence feasible.

The project's feasibility seems reasonable. The proposal includes a detailed breakdown of milestones and tasks along with the expected timeline for delivery. The team appears to have a mix of expertise in technical development, business negotiations, and legal compliance, which is essential for the successful execution of the project. Additionally, the team has experience in past projects related to distributed IDs and has been involved in national projects in Japan. However, some aspects, such as governance formulation and legal compliance, might require close monitoring and coordination with stakeholders.

The project proposal indicates a clear plan and associated budget for the development of the ProofSpace localized version. They have formed a team with relevant expertise, including a lawyer specializing in personal information laws, ensuring legal compliance. The team seems capable of managing the project with high levels of trust and accountability. The milestones and tasks outlined in the proposal are well-structured and appear achievable within the proposed timeline. The collaboration between Infinect, ProofSpace, and EKOIOS seems well-coordinated, with each company responsible for specific aspects of the project. Additionally, the involvement of a lawyer experienced in blockchain projects will be beneficial for legal compliance and policy recommendations to the government.The team's approach to confirming legal compliance and seeking policy recommendations if needed through an attorney with expertise in personal information laws is a positive sign. They seem well-prepared to handle potential legal challenges and make necessary amendments to the law through the appropriate channels.

Regarding milestones, the project has a clear timeline with specific tasks assigned to each phase. The team has laid out a detailed plan for system development, testing, bug fixes, and acceptance inspections. The inclusion of a lawyer in the team to oversee legal aspects adds another layer of credibility.

Value for money

3.6 / 5

5 Reviews

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Is the funding amount requested for this project reasonable and does it provide good Value for Money to the Treasury?

Initially, the project is a great solution proposal for a specific problem, but there are several gaps and inconsistencies in the proposal. It is concerning that the same amount is allocated for testing and error correction, as the cost seems too high in relation to the creation of the platform, which is only a proof of concept (POC). A project with these observations is not ready to be funded by Catalyst.

Honestly, the budget figure requested is high, but considering the long-term impact the project has, it's reasonable. The budget allocated for each job is appropriate. The cost for high-quality human resources and completion within 6 months is reasonable. With such a requested budget, it would be nice to have a path where all project activity would be updated for everyone to follow.

The fund requested by the team was properly explained not only in ADA but also in USD. I think they should have made all calculations in ADA for clarity purposes. The project has the necessary team resources to deliver which includes a technical advisers, project managers and IT experts. They seek to bring benefits through exports to other countries which is not clearly explained. The project represents partial value for money.

The funding amount requested for the project, 978,000 ADA for a 6-month duration, appears to be reasonable considering the scope of work outlined in the proposal. The project involves collaboration among three companies, each with specific roles and expertise, which justifies the budget allocation. However, it would be helpful to have more information on the budget distribution among the different milestones to assess the cost-effectiveness of each stage. Overall, the proposal provides a reasonable value for money considering the potential impact and outcomes it aims to achieve.

The funding amount requested for the project seems reasonable and provides good value for money to the Treasury. The proposal outlines the budget breakdown, indicating how the funds will be allocated for different activities and resources. The team's expertise and experience justify the cost, as they have a strong track record in the blockchain space, and their past adoption in Catalyst showcases their commitment to delivering results.

Considering the potential positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem, including increased adoption of SSI, improved transaction volume, and liquidity, the proposed budget appears justified. Additionally, the project's goal to create a new business model and export successful models to other countries could have broader implications and benefits for the Cardano community.

In conclusion, the proposal holds promise in terms of its positive impact on the Cardano Ecosystem. It addresses key challenges related to SSI adoption and legal compliance, while the involvement of major companies further enhances its potential. The project's feasibility is supported by the team's experience, and the budget allocation appears reasonable, offering good value for money to the Treasury. If executed successfully, this project has the potential to contribute significantly to the growth and development of the Cardano blockchain and its ecosystem.

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