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Powering onchain game functionality using Cardano stakepools

₳900,000.00 Requested
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Community Review Results (17 reviewers)
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Solution

Paima Engine is the largest framework for creating onchain games and autonomous worlds in Cardano, and we will make it aware of pools and delegations so that pools can run gaming infrastructure

Problem:

Currently onchain games do not have as many users indexing or operating compared to DeFi use-cases. We want to enable stake pools to run gaming infrastructure to boost decentralization

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No Votes:
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This proposal was approved and funded by the Cardano Community via Project F10: SPO Tools & Community Projects Catalyst funding round.

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Currently there is a high inherent financial incentive for high monitoring of DeFi-related applications and so there is a relatively easy path to decentralize the infrastructure related to dApp operation.

For gaming, autonomous world and metaverse applications however, even if the infrastructure is made to be decentralizable, it’s hard to convince others to run the infrastructure as it is purely a selfless act for the greater good. To tackle this, we want to enable Cardano stake pools to be able to run infrastructure for onchain games and, through a connection to the Cardano L1, be able to know which player is delegating to their pool and support them by, for example, reducing or covering entirely the transaction fees for their in-game actions

An interesting point of this proposal is that this infrastructure would not only allow Cardano stake pool to provide this kind of benefit to users playing games written with Paima in the Cardano ecosystem, but more generally would be able to provide these kinds of services for users across the crypto landscape, giving non-Cardano projects an easy path to leverage Cardano infrastructure to secure their game as well as introducing non-Cardano users to the Cardano ecosystem in case they want to purchase and delegate ADA to take advantage of benefits

Notably, the plan for integration will have the following steps:

  1. Create an indexer using Scrolls or Carp to get pool information in the right format needed for Paima
  2. Provide better customizability of the Paima infrastructure (notably the batcher system) so that pools can easily modify its configuration to choose which benefits they want to provide without having to know how to code
  3. Integrate the indexer built in step (1) into the customization system from step (2) so that pools can lookup who is delegating to them to activate the benefits
  4. Add a way for stake pools to register themselves for games so that users know they can leverage their infrastructure either through a registry infrastructure or an on-chain registration

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

This will give stake pools a new marketing and monetization path that not only targets Cardano users, but users and developers in the crypto space globally

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

  1. Number of stake pools who opt into running infrastructure for a game
  2. Number of users who use infrastructure run by pools

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

We will share all the code for the batcher system as well as all indexer infrastructure required for this proposal

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

dcSpark and Paima Studios are well renowned companies in the Cardano ecosystem that have a long history of delivering on Catalyst proposals. You can find progress on grants we have previously received at https://dcspark.io/grants

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

The main goal is to incentivize running infrastructure for onchain games to help boost their decentralization, while also giving Cardano stake pools a unique way to market themselves to both Cardano users and crypto users in general

We know this project is technically feasible as our team consists of the authors of Paima Engine and we’ve already created the proof-of-concept batcher infrastructure and this proposal is to bring this project to completion

[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.

  1. Build the indexer infrastructure
  2. Improve the batcher system so it is more flexible and easier to use
  3. Integrate the indexer into the new batcher system
  4. Get at least 1 pool to run infrastructure for at least 1 game

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

  1. Code
  2. Code
  3. Code
  4. Partnership announcement

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

  1. 40k
  2. 60k
  3. 60k
  4. 10k

Additionally, we expect a high ongoing cost for this project as we will have to listen to pool feedback for adding new configurations, ensure the stake pool registration system is robust and meets the needs of games and general support

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

  • dcSpark (development support)

  • Paima Studios (advising on the use-case)

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

This will make Cardano stake pools a natural choice for decentralizing gaming infrastructure across the blockchain space, increasing interest in Cardano, as well as increasing more game and users to come to the Cardano ecosystem

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Feasibility

3.63 / 5
17 Reviews

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?

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Based on the information provided, the proposed project appears to have a competent and experienced team with a proven track record in the Cardano ecosystem. Previous work and grants show their ability to deliver on Catalyst's proposals and the fact that the team includes the authors of the Paima Engine, further support their technical capabilities. Additionally, having a proof-of-concept batch infrastructure is already in place and can provide a detailed breakdown of milestones, along with expected timelines and deliverables, providing further assurance of the team's ability to deliver on the proposed project. The project goals are clear and well defined, and the expected outcomes are well documented, which shows that the team has a clear plan, and understand how they can achieve their goals. In terms of feasibility, it is always difficult to predict the outcome of a project with absolute certainty, especially when it involves working with blockchain technology and building infrastructure for online games. However, the team's previous experience, knowledge, and work, along with a detailed plan, provide a good indication that the project is viable. The team has a clear understanding of the tasks involved and the milestones they need to achieve, which will help them successfully execute the project. Overall, the project's capabilities and feasibility appear solid and well documented, based on the information provided. I would give the project a score of 4/5 in terms of likelihood/feasibility, based on the information presented. The team has a proven track record, technical proficiency, a clear plan, and an understanding of current tasks, which support their ability to carry out the proposed project. However, it is important to note the complexity and uncertainty inherent in developing blockchain infrastructure for online gaming, should be carefully considered and monitored throughout the course of the project.

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Based on the information provided in the proposal, the feasibility of the project appears promising, but some aspects require careful consideration:

  1. Technical Feasibility: The proposal suggests that the project is technically feasible, as the team consists of the authors of Paima Engine, and they have already created a proof-of-concept batcher infrastructure. Having the right expertise and experience in developing the required components is a positive sign for technical feasibility.

  2. Milestones and Budget: The proposal outlines clear milestones for the project, such as building the indexer infrastructure, improving the batcher system, integrating the indexer, and getting at least one pool to run infrastructure for a game. Each milestone is associated with a specific budget, which is a good approach to manage the project's progress and resources.

  3. Resource and Capacity: The proposal mentions that the project team consists of dcSpark for development support and Paima Studios for advising on the use-case. While this indicates that the project has access to relevant expertise, it's essential to assess whether the team has the capacity to handle the workload and meet the project's demands within the proposed timeline.

  4. Ongoing Support and Maintenance: The proposal acknowledges the need for ongoing support and maintenance, given the dynamic nature of the gaming industry and stakeholder feedback. Ensuring that there is a plan for continued support and iteration is crucial to the project's long-term success.

  5. Interoperability and Adoption: The proposal suggests that the infrastructure would not be limited to Cardano projects and can be used by other blockchain projects. Ensuring seamless interoperability and gaining adoption from various projects may present its own set of challenges, which should be taken into consideration.

  6. Market Demand and Adoption: While the proposal highlights the benefits to users and developers, the actual demand for such infrastructure and its adoption by stake pools and gaming projects need to be assessed. Understanding market demand is essential to ensure the project's sustainability and success.

In conclusion, the proposal appears to be feasible based on the information provided. The technical expertise, clear milestones, and budget allocation are positive signs. However, further evaluation of the team's capacity, market demand, and potential challenges related to interoperability and adoption should be conducted to ensure a comprehensive assessment of feasibility. As with any project, risks and uncertainties exist, and it's important to address them during the planning and implementation stages.

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I know dcSpark and Paima Studios are famous companies in the Cardano ecosystem and they have also done many projects in Catalyst, however the information about the work to be done is not complete and clear including The time to perform each job is also not available, we only have information that the project will be implemented in 8 months. The handover result is (Code, Partnership announcement ) this information is not sufficient for validation. Who are the main members involved, how many people, what professional skills, what role they play in the project, this information is very necessary but not provided.

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This team has demonstrated, with multiple products, that they are technically gifted and innovative. The team claims to already have a proof of concept making this proposal likely to be successfully completed. I believe it is highly likely the team will deliver on this project.

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This project is a good initiative, but from the feasibility point of view, the proponent had to provide all the details, in particular on the experience of its staff and the tasks that each will perform in carrying out this project.

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No. This proposed project is not feasible. Team has failed to demonstrate its competence and competence in project management and execution. There is a sign of risk the project will not complete. They have failed to demonstrate how their skills suit this project for a successful completion. Feasibility will be low, proposal standard is poor.

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Talking about the project's feasibility, the proposers are known to be great technical contributors for the Cardano ecosystem and communities, with some well-received projects. However, what's lacking from this proposal is a clear delivery timeline, e.g., when the testing, beta, or go-live phases will be during the project (consider that there will be some obstacles that the team should overcome as stated in the proposal, such as pool feedback, pool registration procedures, etc.).

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The proposal is feasible going by the experience of the proposer and past projects completed under project Catalyst. While there experience and skills may not be in doubt, the interest and confirmation of stakepool operators should have been researched to further confirm feasibility.

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The feasibility of the project appears some what promising based on the proposal provided by the team. The team behind the project includes well renowned companies in the Cardano blockchain eccosystem, dcSpark, and Paima Studios, known for their successful delivery on previous Catalyst proposals funds. Their expertise and experience provide confidence in the teams capability to deliver the project.

The proposed plan and milestones seem achievable, with a clear breakdown of the main tasks required to complete the project. The project's technical feasibility is reinforced by the team's prior work on the proof-of-concept batcher infrastructure. Moreover, the intention to share all the code for the batcher system and indexer infrastructure further demonstrates transparency and accountability.

One potential concern might be the ongoing cost for the project, as it would require continuous support, feedback, and maintenance. However, the proposal does not elaborate on how this ongoing cost will be managed and sustained.

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The milestone objectives in this proposal leave out most details of what is takes to actually get this done, including the costs associated with those details. The community expects more than a few words about how to achieve the goal and why it should be done a certain way. The team and backing projects are well-known in Cardano, but one cannot say whether it is feasible as there are no details on how they will complete the task.

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Partially because the goals, milestones, and plans are technically feasible, showing tasks and activities to be carried out, and the team also is made up of experienced people who are capable to deliver. However, it is expensive and therefore not feasible financially. The cost is a burden on the Cardano Treasury.

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The project proposal has only partially demonstrated feasibility. The project team is strong and is well-known in the community. The milestones have very little information, no info is provided on what will be delivered at each milestone, and the breakdown of costs is overly generic, with just a number against each milestone.

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DCSpark is a long time Catalyst participant with a very high achievement rates and proven track record. They also claim to already have a proof of concept. Given their past experience we can trust them but as usual they use this to alleviate themselves from providing much details and the necessary information for people who do not know them to prove that they can deliver their claims. I can give them a high rating in this feasibility criteria only because I know what they are capable of but if it weren't for their reputation, given what they provide in their proposal their score here would have been much, much lower…

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Sebastien Guillemot and DCSpark have demonstrated that they are capable of delivering quality projects on the Cardano Ecosystem. 8 months seems a reasonable time period to deliver this project.

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With what intends to build this project; the feasibility is realistic, even this staking is reasonable; it is to be congratulated. The proponents specified that they have a proven expertise, it is enough to see what they have already produced in this same field to trust it. In addition, they were clear in their explanation.

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While from past projects it can be seen that the team is competent and can deliver good projects, the execution plan is not very detailed (times for deliverables are missing) and the description of the deliverables could be more detailed (i.e. which milestone encompasses which code).

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The team behind the proposal has vast experience in the ecosystem, having demonstrated the capabilities to meet the challenge. The proposal is not specific enough to be able to evaluate the relevant milestones in the development. It is important for the community to support this development to be able to assess at least in general terms what the importance of the indexer infrastructure or batcher system is.

No details on the road map, just coding, which if fine, but it would be great to have more details.

The budget does not present coherence so it is difficult to evaluate the correct use of resources, in the total 900k are mentioned and then in the breakdown 170k are mentioned.

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Value for money

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

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In terms of resources and value for money, the proposed project requires a significant amount of resources, with a proposed budget of 160k. Project costs are expected to be high as the project involves developing an infrastructure solution and providing ongoing support for the system. While the proposed budget is high, the project addresses a critical need in the Cardano ecosystem by creating a solution that enables Cardano stake pools to run infrastructure for onchain games and, through a connection to the Cardano L1, be able to know which player is delegating to their pool and support them by, for example, reducing or covering entirely the transaction fees for their in-game action. The project team consists of dcSpark (development support) and Paima Studios (use case consulting), representing a good balance between the resources and expertise required for the project. The benefit of the proposed project to the Cardano ecosystem is clear, as it will make the Cardano staking pool a natural choice for decentralizing gaming infrastructure across the blockchain space and increasing interested in Cardano. This shows that the cost of the project represents value for money, as it will bring new users and projects to the Cardano ecosystem while enhancing the existing infrastructure and ecosystem. I would therefore give the project resources and value for money a 4 out of 5, based on the high cost and substantial amount of resources required, but also on the obvious and substantial benefits to the Cardano ecosystem.

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Assessing the value for money of a project involves determining whether the funding amount requested is reasonable and whether the expected benefits and outcomes justify the investment. Based on the provided budget breakdown and the potential positive impacts outlined in the proposal, let's evaluate the value for money.

The budget breakdown consists of four milestones, each associated with specific costs: $40,000 for building the indexer infrastructure, $60,000 for improving the batcher system, another $60,000 for integrating the indexer, and $10,000 for securing a partnership announcement with at least one pool running infrastructure for a game. These costs indicate a commitment to achieving the project's goals in a structured manner.

The proposal suggests several potential positive impacts of the project. Enabling Cardano stake pools to run gaming infrastructure could lead to increased decentralization of onchain games and metaverse applications within the Cardano ecosystem. This aligns with Cardano's vision of promoting decentralization as a key principle.

Moreover, the proposal aims to attract more users and developers to the Cardano ecosystem by offering unique benefits to players through reduced or covered transaction fees for in-game actions. This could potentially spark greater interest in Cardano as a blockchain platform for gaming and other applications.

The project also provides a new marketing opportunity for Cardano stake pools. By offering infrastructure support for onchain games, pools can differentiate themselves and attract both Cardano users and users from other blockchain projects, which may expand the Cardano user base.

Additionally, the proposal suggests that the infrastructure wouldn't be limited to Cardano projects alone. It could be used to support users and developers across different blockchain platforms, fostering cross-platform collaboration and potentially introducing non-Cardano users to the Cardano ecosystem.

However, a comprehensive assessment of the project's value for money requires further information. It would be beneficial to compare the requested funding amount with similar projects in the blockchain gaming space to gauge reasonableness.

Quantifying the expected benefits and outcomes more precisely would also enhance the assessment. Estimating the potential increase in users and developers attracted to Cardano, the number of games supported, and overall impact on the ecosystem will provide a clearer understanding of the project's value in monetary terms.

Conducting a thorough risk analysis is crucial to identify potential challenges and obstacles that could impact the project's successful implementation. This analysis will ensure that the funding is well-allocated to mitigate these risks effectively.

Moreover, evaluating the project's long-term sustainability is essential. Ensuring that ongoing costs for maintenance, support, and future developments are adequately considered will contribute to its value for money in the long run.

Finally, gathering feedback from the Cardano community, stakeholders, and potential users will provide valuable insights into their perceived value of the project and whether the funding aligns with their expectations.

In summary, while the proposed project does demonstrate potential value for money by enabling decentralization of gaming infrastructure and attracting more users to Cardano, a more detailed analysis, including comparative cost assessments and quantitative impact estimation, is needed for a comprehensive evaluation. Understanding the risks and ensuring long-term sustainability will also be crucial in determining the project's true value for money for the Treasury and the Cardano community.

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The funding amount requuested for the project appears reasonable, with a detailed budget breakdown provided for each milestone. The costs seem aligned with the scope and deliverables of the project.

The project reprresents value for money to the Cardano ecosystem as it addresses a critical challenge related to gaming infrastructure decentralizatiion. By incentivizing stake pools to run infrastructure for on-chain games, the proposal can attract more users and developers to Cardano. This, in tuurn, could increase the overall adoption and usage of Cardano's blockchain, contributing positively to the ecosystem's growth and sustainability.

//, the project proposal to enable Cardano stake pools to run infrastructure for on-chain games has the potential to have a positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem by incentivizing decentralization and attracting more users and developers to the platform. The feasibility of the project appears promising, with a well-experienced team and a clear plan. The funding amount requested seems reasonable, offering value for money to the Treasury by contributing to the ecosystem's growth and expansion.

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This is a large ask from the community, but does seem to be a reasonable budget for the outputs delivered. If the proposal is successful and is widely adopted, it would be an excellent value for the money invested. This is also an investment in a team proven to be productive and forward thinking in the ecosystem adding to the value proposition in my opinion.

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at this point, the proponent had to provide sufficient details regarding the use of their fund. as he said he may need other funding he also had to include the amount he may need. but compared to the project the amount is sustainable.

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The proposed amount is 900,000 ADA and information on how this money is used is not available, the team only writes (40k, 60k,60k,10k) if this is the amount ADA needs to propose, the total is 170K and if this is an amount in dollars that does not match the total amount of 900,000 ADA. With only this suggested amount usage information provided I see some problems with tracking progress because the milestones are too general. All the financial aspects are not clearly explained, even if the team will hand over the resulting code, how many developers should be paid and for how long.

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No. Value for Money of this project is not recommended. Team has woefully failed in every aspect of their proposal in demonstrating their power to achieve this project. Value for Money rating is LOW, proposal unit is POOR.

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The proposer's plan is to complete this project in 8 months. With $170k in total cost, it's a reasonable cost, taking into account the developer team's man-hour pay per month and partnership program. It would be better if the proposer could also show the incentives that would be shared with the SPOs to join this new initiative.

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The amount requested is almost twenty percent of the challenge allocation. This is huge and underscores the need to build a strong use and business case before awarding such amount for a project. I suggest the proposers build some prototype MVP at a reduced cost and obtain empirical evidence to support the proposal.

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This is an expensive proposal, a market study would have been nice as well as an idea of the costs involved for the SPOs, in term of resources (RAM, need of db-sync or not, etc…) because this would directly impact the number of SPOs willing to run their proposed system on their servers. A part from this, the potential value of this proposal is huge as it can give Cardano a very special advantage compared to the competition and reinforce the SPOs and thus the decentralization aspect of the whole Cardano ecosystem. Moreover they will make their project open source. So again, because this is DCSpark and I know that we can trust them, I will give them a high score there too but it's only because it's them… They could have had a 5 if they had spend more time describing their business plan and milestone breakdown costs because it's quite shallow and would merit a 2 if it weren't for their reputation… So I'm giving them a 4 nonetheless because their proposal is perfectly aligned with the goals of Catalysts and this particular challenge - a success on this proposal could be a game changer for Cardano compared to other blockchains.

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NO, because the total fund requested is too high- 900000 ADA- which is not reasonable for the project. The breakdown is also not detailed to justify the amount. Therefore I will say that this project does not represent value for money. It will be totally a huge burden on Cardano Treasury if funded.

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The project has only partially demonstrated the Value for Money it delivers. A budget of 900k ada is ~20% of the challenge budget. The sections lack detail and are overly generic, it is impossible to ascertain if 900k is an appropriate amount for what is being proposed.

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900K is a lot of ada for a proposal with very little detail. That said, the idea is great and could extend tremendous value if completed, so this valuation is going to be in the middle until more details are specified.

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Seeing what proponents will be able to do in this proposal, their budget is acceptable; however, given the magnitude of other proposals of different magnitudes with great impacts on the cardano ecosystem, this one should be as economical; proponents should think about the economy and reduce some costs to allow others who seek to contribute to the emergence of the ecosystem to obtain funding; in short, they asked too much.

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The funds demanded in the proposal and the fund breakdown do not add up. While in the past the proposers delivered good work for their funds, a proposal without any detailed described deliverables and with a wrong fund breakdown cannot be really assessed to a great value for money.

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This project helps in attracting users to the Cardano Ecosystem and improves the decentralisation. It also gives stake pools a new marketing and monetisation path for them to grow and incentivises the creation of new pools.

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The quotation is not detailed and the amounts do not add up to the total value requested.

The requested funds are 900000 and then the sum is 170000. As high costs are expected in the feedback with the pools, perhaps it would be better to plan with one of them and evaluate the costs at least in a referential way in order to evaluate the real cost/benefit of the proposal.

I have no doubt that it is a great project, but to be evaluated positively requires a little more development so that the community can have more information about the contribution and use of resources. Los fondos requeridos son 900000 y luego en la suma se llegan a 170000. Como se esperan altos costos en el feedback con los pools quizás sea mejor poder planificar con alguno de ellos y evaluar los costos al menos de manera referencial para poder evaluar el real costo/beneficio de la propuesta.

No tengo dudas que es un gran proyecto, que para ser evaluado de manera positiva requiere un poco más de desarrollo para que la comunidad pueda tener más información del aporte y el uso de los recursos.

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Impact / Alignment

4 / 5
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Has this project clearly demonstrated in all aspects of the proposal that it will positively impact the Cardano Ecosystem?

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This proposal could have a massive impact on the ecosystem. This team has already innovated and developed widely used products in the Cardano ecosystem and are now creating avenues for users from other blockchains to be exposed to Cardano.

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Based on the information provided in the proposal, it appears that the project has the potential to have a positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem in several ways:

Decentralization of Gaming Infrastructure: By enabling Cardano stake pools to run gaming infrastructure, the project aims to increase the decentralization of onchain games and metaverse applications within the Cardano ecosystem. This could lead to a more distributed and resilient network, aligning with Cardano's vision of decentralization.

Increased Interest in Cardano: The proposal suggests that by offering unique benefits to players through reduced or covered transaction fees for in-game actions, Cardano stake pools may attract more users and developers to the ecosystem. This could increase interest in Cardano as a blockchain platform for gaming and other applications.

Marketing Opportunity for Stake Pools: The project provides a new marketing and monetization path for Cardano stake pools. By offering infrastructure support for onchain games, pools can differentiate themselves and attract both Cardano users and users from other blockchain projects, potentially expanding the Cardano user base.

Cross-Platform Collaboration: The proposed infrastructure, when operational, would not be limited to Cardano-based projects alone. It could be used to support users and developers across different blockchain platforms, potentially fostering cross-platform collaboration and introducing non-Cardano users to the Cardano ecosystem.

Encouraging Selfless Contributions: The project acknowledges the challenge of convincing individuals to run infrastructure purely as a selfless act for the greater good. By providing stake pools with incentives and marketing opportunities, the proposal aims to encourage them to contribute to the decentralized gaming infrastructure and help bridge the gap between the desire for a decentralized system and the practical challenges in achieving it.

Technical Feasibility: The project team claims that the technical aspects of the project are feasible. They have already created a proof-of-concept batcher infrastructure and have a team with expertise in Paima Engine, increasing the likelihood of successful implementation.

While the proposal outlines the potential positive impact of the project, it is essential to remember that actual impact can only be fully assessed once the project is implemented and operational. As with any project, there might be challenges or unforeseen factors that could influence the outcomes. Nevertheless, the proposal demonstrates a commitment to promoting decentralization, increasing interest in Cardano, and providing new opportunities for stake pools to contribute to the ecosystem's growth.

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In terms of impact, the proposed solution addresses the challenge by allowing the stake pool to run the infrastructure for on-chain games, and through the connection to Cardano L1, it is possible to know which players are authorizing for their team and support them by, for example, reducing or paying full transaction fees for their in-game actions. This will not only benefit Cardano users but also users and developers in the crypto space globally.

In addition, measuring project success can be done by tracking the number of stake pools that opt in to run the infrastructure for the game, as well as the number of users using the infrastructurerun by the group. The required code and infrastructure will also be shared with the community, which will make this project valuable to the community and the Cardano ecosystem. Overall, the proposed solution has a positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem, as it solves the challenge by providing a new marketing and monetization route for the stake pool that doesn't just target Cardano users but also users and developers in the global crypto space. This project has a high potential for impact, as it allows developers to have new ways to leverage the Cardano ecosystem to secure their games as well as introduce non-Cardano users to the Cardano ecosystem in case they want to buy and authorize ADA to take advantage of the benefits. The proposed integration plan, with clear implementation steps and a commitment to sharing code and infrastructure, will support the success of the project. I would give this project an impact score of 4 out of 5, based on its high impact potential and clear implementation steps and commitment to sharing code and infrastructure.

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The team implements Powering onchain game functionality using Cardano stakepools, Paima Engine is the biggest framework for creating onchain games and autonomous worlds in Cardano and the team will make it aware of pools and authorizations so that groups can run game infrastructure. This will provide the stake team with a new monetization and marketing route that targets not only Cardano users but also users and developers in the crypto space globally. The proposal fits the criteria of the challenge, however, to expand globally requires researching the trending market of the game and coming up with a solution on how to attract more people to know and participate in the authorization. .

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The proposal is seeking funding to deliver increased functionality to stakepools by providing on chain gaming infrastructure. This will be expected to be of huge impact as it will bring increased functions to stakepools and possibly increase attractiveness and returns for operators.

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The propposed catatlyst solution aims to address the challenge of decentralizing infrastructure for gaming, autonomous world, and metaverse applications on the Cardano blockchain. By enabling Cardano stake pools to run infrastructure for on-chain games and supporting players by reducing or covering transaction fees, this project seeks to incentivize the decentralization of gaming applications. Additionally, the proposal highlights that this infrastructure can be extended to benefit users and developers across the crypto landscape, potentially introducing non-Cardano users to the Cardano ecosystem.

The positive impact of this project lies in its potential to attract more users and developers to the Cardano ecosystem. By providing a unique marketing and monetization path for Cardano stake pools, the proposal could increase interest in Cardano, leading to more games and users joining the ecosystem. Furthermore, the incentivization of decentralized gaming infrastructure could enhance the overall decentralization of the Cardano blockchain, contributing to its long-term sustainability and growth.

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this project will positively impact the cardano blockchain network, its contribution will be useful at cardano because it will help generate revenue and it will stimulate others to join this network.

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Partially - this project team has been able to demonstrate only a little impact on the ecosystem of Cardano. Many illustrations are poorly demonstrated in the project's proposal pertaining impact on Cardano. Proposal contains non-essential elements that will insignificantly impact Cardano community. Impact is average, proposal standard is average.

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Partially because of the following: The Proposer wants to enable stake pools to run gaming infrastructure to boost decentralization. According to the Proposer, Cardano will be much more useful by this project. But I see that Cardano is already useful and this benefit is too general so I will rate it 3 due to the fact that I cannot really tell what exact benefit Cardano will derive from funding this project.

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The project has only partially demonstrated that it will have some impact on the Cardano Ecosystem. This is an improvement to the Paima engine by integrating it with other dcspark tools. It is not clear how it will benefit the ecosystem and why stakepools should care to run special software for this engine

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This project introduces us to another use case that can be utilized from Cardano infrastructure, which in the crypto space we call De-PIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network). The proposer will utilize the infrastructure of Cardano SPOs in one of the most thriving sectors, gaming, which in turn will also help SPOs market their pool to gamers not only in the Cardano ecosystem but also to those that might not know Cardano and later turn into delegators.

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This answer is acceptable given what is explained in it, except that in relation to the impact of the proposal on the ecosystem, it is obvious that the game will play a role at its level. There is already a big impact with what the ecosystem uses for its development; however this project is not to be taken lightly, it can increase a few things to the treasure with its return which will come with time.

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This is a fantastic idea- The ability to update fees based on delegated participants is something that could be used in a wide range of use cases in addition to gaming.

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This proposal will allow the incentivization of stake pools to run decentralized game infrastructures making them more useful and valuable to the Cardano ecosystem as well as easing the path to decentralization of Cardano blockchain applications. For example. a stake pool could take the cost of the transactions if the user/player is delegated to them. This is a win/win situation where the SPO can give more values to their delegators, decentralized applications can easily find infrastructure willing to support them and lowering the barrier to decentralization (making it a natural thing to do). So the potential impact is extremely high for this proposal.

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The folks from dcSpark definetely have a valid idea here. Using decentralized nodes as an infrastucture for games can definetely have a positive impact on stakepools and also the availability of infrastructure. It will definetely be a good way to utilize an already existing infrastructure and give SPOs another good angle to make their operations economically feasible, even if at some points delegations are not yet sufficient. They bring good, comprehensible examples of why this is feasible.

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I think this project can have a big IMPACT on the Cardano Ecosystem. Games are always a good way of attracting users to a platform. Also, it provides incentives to stake pools operators to participate, helping decentralising the ecosystem.

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Integrating into Cardano the gaming world is a natural path for any blockchain, so the tools that build the infrastructure to make it happen will have a real impact on the Cardano ecosystem.

The impeccable track record of the team sponsors a real impact on the community and being an open source project can strongly impact new community projects.

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