[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

A web portal where one can acquire the DID of the Republic of Uzupis from anywhere in the world.

[IMPACT] Please describe how your proposed solution will address the Challenge that you have submitted it in.

This proposal will encourage the further adoption of Cardano DID.

We strongly believe that self-sovereign identity (SSI) technology will positively impact many communities. Our goal is to start small by focusing on the adoption of DIDs in the Republic of Uzupis.

As SSI technology is very new, and we feel that building this portal is the best way to draw exposure to the Republic of Uzupis.

Užupis is the smallest district in Vilnius and is separated from the Old Town by the Vilnelė River. Formerly a troublesome place in the early 1990s, Užupis has grown into a beautiful neighbourhood of artists, intellectuals and entrepreneurs. On 1 April 1997, residents of Užupis decided to somewhat sarcastically declare independence. An independent republic has to have money, power, an anthem and constitution, and above all, a free spirit. You will find all of this in Užupis.

To be a citizen of Uzupis one needs to declare they are a citizen and what better way than to have a Cardano DID that is verifiable.

[IMPACT] What are the main risks that could prevent you from delivering the project successfully and please explain how you will mitigate each risk?

As with any project, there is a risk that not many people may warm up to the idea but I believe that it is a quirky idea well worth exploring.

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed plan, including timeline and key milestones for delivering your proposal.

0-3 months

• Design introductory course & workshop content.
• Hold workshop about SSI, DID and Atala PRISM, with 2 Zoom events was hosted.
• Designing schema for the verifiable credential (VC).
• Prototyping the verifiable credentials (VC)

3-6 months

• Hold workshop about Atala PRISM, with 6x Zoom events was hosted.
• Creating verifier mobile apps using Atala PRISM SDK that run in testnet. Then migrate to mainnet when it’s ready.
• Issued 100 membership verifiable credentials for early adopters in testnet and/or mainnet.
• Issued certificates verifiable credentials for project participants in testnet and/or mainnet.
• Attract new developers to join Atala PRISM Pioneer Program 2nd or 3rd cohort.

6-12 months (next plan)

• Issued 200+ membership verifiable credentials.

• Preparing for next project to integrate Atala PRISM on the website or mobile apps for the next phase.

• Use the membership credentials to be verified in Atala PRISM Node to enter local community events or purchase art.

  [FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown.

• Pilot Project R&D: 25 USD/hour x 16 hours/month x 6 months = 4800 USD

• Workshop Host: 25 USD/hour x 2 hours/session x 6 sessions = 600 USD

• Speaker: 25 USD/hour x 2 hours/session x 6 sessions = 600 USD

• Video Editor: 25 USD/hour x 2 hours/video x 6 videos = 600 USD

• Project Coordinator: 25 USD/hour x 4 hours/month x 6 months = 1200 USD

• Fund for creating DID & issuing VC (pilot project) = 8600 USD

• Hire Kotlin developer for verifier mobile apps (event organizer & workshop organizer) = 9000 USD

• Hire mobile apps UI/UX designer = 958 USD

• Marketing (flyer, design, etc.) = 1600 USD

• Hire designer for logo, intro video, brand guideline = 480 USD

  [FEASIBILITY] Please provide details of the people who will work on the project.

John Kasimba Omolo, Atala PRISM Pioneer, Software Developer, Catalyst Veteran Community Advisor (vCA)

[FEASIBILITY] If you are funded, will you return to Catalyst in a later round for further funding? Please explain why / why not.

Indeed, I see potential in replicating this model in the Christianna commune in Denmark as well.

[AUDITABILITY] Please describe what you will measure to track your project’s progress, and how will you measure these?

Every successful milestone can be tracked via the project website and my stakepool website

[AUDITABILITY] What does success for this project look like?

Success would be the hosting of workshops about SSI/DID/Atala PRISM in 6 months. And also the adoption of the DID. We will run the project first in Cardano testnet and then to the mainnet.

[AUDITABILITY] Please provide information on whether this proposal is a continuation of a previously funded project in Catalyst or an entirely new one.

New one.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Rating

SDG goals:

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

SDG subgoals:

9.3 Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

9.c Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

9.3.1 Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added

9.3.2 Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

9.c.1 Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology