{"signature": "0x45b1a1b65b71597cacae6172043442be9228163f2ca6ed72ba8dd2b9812c35d2063cce4a1a6379091a07b851e378caf54e8f9251060f62fba38397d4ef92a8b51c", "application": {"round": "0x0d1bab6d06e5059f4abc6034809aa2fb74aa13a6", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "dp@authenft.xyz", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "AutheNFT is designed to bring transparency and trust to the luxury goods market by using blockchain technology to verify the authenticity of high-end products. By minting a unique NFT for each luxury item, such as Chanel or Hermès handbags, the platform provides a secure, digital proof of authenticity. This NFT is directly tied to the item's serial number and serves as a permanent record of ownership. With AutheNFT, consumers can confidently buy and sell luxury goods, knowing that each item’s history is verifiable on the blockchain. The platform also aligns with luxury brands’ existing authentication methods, enhancing security and simplifying resale processes in the secondary market.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a brief description of your project", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Real World Assets (RWA)"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the following Metis ecosystem themes does your project focus on? (Select all that apply)", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "AutheNFT's approach to community engagement and self-marketing focuses on building a strong, interactive relationship with both consumers and luxury brands.\nCommunity Engagement\nCollaborative Partnerships: AutheNFT actively seeks partnerships with luxury brands and community stakeholders to co-create solutions that address the challenges of counterfeiting. This involves engaging with brand representatives, retailers, and consumers to gather insights and feedback.\nTransparency and Education: The platform prioritizes educating the community about the benefits of NFTs in authenticating luxury goods. This includes workshops, webinars, and informational content that demystifies NFTs and their role in combating counterfeiting.\nFeedback Mechanisms: AutheNFT implements channels for ongoing feedback from users and partners to continuously improve its services. This participatory approach ensures that the platform evolves in line with community needs and expectations.\nSelf-Marketing Strategies\nLeveraging Digital Platforms: AutheNFT utilizes social media and digital marketing to create awareness and engage with potential customers. By sharing success stories and case studies of luxury items authenticated through NFTs, the platform builds credibility and interest.\nExclusive Events and Experiences: The platform hosts exclusive virtual events and fashion shows for NFT holders, creating a sense of community and belonging among users. These events also serve as marketing opportunities to showcase the value of the AutheNFT system.\nNFT Loyalty Programs: AutheNFT plans to implement loyalty programs that reward users for their engagement and purchases, further incentivizing participation and promoting brand loyalty.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. Integration with Metis Infrastructure\nAutheNFT will utilize Metis's Layer 2 scalability solutions to ensure fast and cost-effective transactions. By building on Metis, the platform can handle high transaction volumes associated with NFT trading, providing users with a seamless experience when buying, selling, and authenticating luxury goods.\n2. Participation in the Metis Ecosystem Development Fund (EDF)\nAutheNFT plans to apply for grants from the Metis EDF, which allocates resources to support new projects and enhance existing dApps. This funding will be instrumental in accelerating development, marketing efforts, and user acquisition strategies, ensuring that AutheNFT can grow within the Metis ecosystem.\n3. Community Engagement and Governance\nEngaging with the Metis community will be a priority. AutheNFT will participate in community discussions, AMAs, and feedback sessions to understand user needs and preferences. By aligning with the decentralized governance model of Metis, AutheNFT will empower users to have a say in future developments and features, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration.\n4. Educational Initiatives\nTo promote understanding and adoption of NFTs, AutheNFT will conduct educational campaigns tailored to the Metis community. These initiatives will include workshops and content that explain the benefits of using NFTs for luxury goods authentication, thereby increasing awareness and interest in the platform.\n5. Partnerships with Luxury Brands\nBy collaborating with luxury brands that are already part of the Metis ecosystem, AutheNFT will enhance its credibility and visibility. These partnerships can facilitate the integration of AutheNFT’s solutions into established brands’ authentication processes, driving user adoption among their customer bases.\n6. Incentive Programs for Early Adopters\nAutheNFT will introduce incentive programs, such as rewards for early users and referral bonuses, to encourage participation and growth within the Metis ecosystem. These incentives will help build a loyal user base and stimulate word-of-mouth marketing.\n7. Utilizing Metis Reputation Score\nLeveraging the Metis Reputation Score, AutheNFT can encourage users to engage with the platform actively. This feature will reward users based on their on-chain activity, promoting a vibrant and active community around luxury goods authentication.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to drive user adoption and a supportive environment within the Metis ecosystem?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Phase 1: MVP Development (Months 1-3)\nKey Milestones:\n\nPlatform Development:\nBuild the basic platform on Metis for minting and transferring NFTs to verify authenticity.\n\nNFT Minting:\nEnable the creation of NFTs as authenticity certificates for luxury goods and rare sneakers.\n\nSmart Contract Development:\nImplement smart contracts to allow for seamless ownership transfers on-chain.\n\nMetadata Integration:\nStore detailed product metadata like serial number, brand, first owner, and purchase location.\n\nInitial NFT Verification Tool:\nCreate a web-based tool for users to manually verify authenticity through the blockchain.\n\nDeliverables:\n\nFunctional MVP platform on Metis\nSmart contracts for NFT minting and transfer\nBasic verification tool for item authenticity\nPhase 2: Brand & Reseller Onboarding (Months 4-6)\nKey Milestones:\n\nOutreach to Brands/Resellers:\nStart reaching out to luxury brands and key sneaker resellers for potential partnerships.\n\nPilot Program:\nOnboard the first brand or retailer to test the process of minting NFTs at the point of sale.\n\nFeedback Collection & Iteration:\nGather feedback from the pilot program and make improvements to the platform accordingly.\n\nDeliverables:\n\nFirst brand or reseller integrated\nSuccessful pilot launch\nPlatform iteration based on feedback\nPhase 3: Scaling & Feature Expansion (Months 7-12)\nKey Milestones:\n\nWarranty Tracking and Insurance Integration:\nAdd functionality for brands to use NFTs as digital warranty certificates and collaborate with insurers for NFT-based insurance.\n\nSecondary Marketplace Integration:\nExpand integration to popular resale platforms (e.g., StockX, TheRealReal) for authenticated listings.\n\nPhysical-Digital Linking:\nExplore options for integrating RFID tags or QR codes on physical products that tie back to their NFT.\n\nDeFi Collateralization:\nEnable luxury goods and rare sneakers to be used as collateral in DeFi loans.\n\nDeliverables:\n\nWarranty and insurance tracking features\nPartnerships with resale platforms\nPhysical-digital link prototype (RFID/QR codes)\nDeFi integration for collateralization\nPhase 4: Marketplace Development (Months 12-18)\nKey Milestones:\n\nDedicated Secondary Marketplace:\nLaunch a marketplace for authenticated luxury goods and rare sneakers, ensuring that all listed products have NFT verification.\n\nGlobal Expansion:\nOnboard international brands, retailers, and resellers to the platform.\n\nUser Growth Campaigns:\nInitiate marketing campaigns to attract both collectors and sellers, focusing on the platform’s security and authenticity features.\n\nDeliverables:\n\nFully functioning secondary marketplace\nOnboarding of international partners\nGrowth campaigns to increase platform adoption\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables.  You may provide a link to an accompanying document or sheet if needed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "DP, Vince, and John form a well-rounded team, balancing technical blockchain knowledge, industry-specific supply chain insights, and business integration expertise. This combination ensures that autheNFT is not only technically sound but also practical for brands and scalable for growth. The blend of blockchain development, supply chain knowledge, and business-oriented development is key to the project's success.\n\nDP focuses on the blockchain infrastructure, ensuring NFTs, smart contracts, and transactions are secure and scalable.\nVince brings real-world industry expertise, guiding the platform’s development toward practical use cases in luxury and collectible markets.\nJohn builds the platform to be business-friendly, focusing on integrations with brands and resale platforms to drive adoption.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "First $5K: MVP Development and Launch (Months 1-3)\nGoal: Develop and launch the MVP on the Metis blockchain, enabling users to mint NFTs for luxury goods and collectibles.\n\nUtilization Breakdown:\n\nSmart Contract Development - $2,500:\n\nCreate core smart contracts for NFT minting, ownership transfers, and metadata storage on Metis.\nImplement basic functionality to track and verify product authenticity and ownership on-chain.\nPlatform Development (Front-End & Back-End) - $2,000:\n\nBuild a simple front-end interface where users can mint NFTs and view ownership history.\nDevelop the back-end to handle user authentication, product metadata input, and NFT interactions with the blockchain.\nInitial Testing & Quality Assurance - $500:\n\nPerform early testing to ensure the MVP functions as expected, covering minting, transfers, and data storage.\nImpact:\n\nThis $5K increment will result in a functioning MVP that allows brands, resellers, and early adopters to mint NFTs and track authenticity. It will serve as a strong proof of concept and a working platform for further expansion.\nNext $10K: Feature Expansion & Platform Scaling (Months 4-6)\nGoal: Expand the platform's functionality by introducing advanced features and improving system scalability.\n\nUtilization Breakdown:\n\nAdvanced Smart Contract Development - $4,000:\n\nEnhance the smart contracts to include features like warranty tracking, insurance integration, and automated ownership transfers for secondary sales.\nEnsure contracts are modular to allow easy future upgrades without disrupting the platform.\nBack-End Enhancements & API Development - $3,000:\n\nStrengthen the back-end to handle more sophisticated operations, including the integration of external systems (brands, resellers).\nDevelop APIs that allow luxury brands and retailers to integrate their systems with autheNFT for automatic NFT creation at the point of sale.\nUI/UX Improvements - $2,000:\n\nImprove the user interface to make the platform more intuitive for users (brands, resellers, buyers) while interacting with the blockchain.\nIntroduce features such as QR code integration for quick verification of authenticity.\nSecurity Audits & Testing - $1,000:\n\nConduct a detailed security audit of the updated smart contracts and platform, ensuring it can handle real-world transactions and prevent tampering.\nImpact:\n\nWith this additional $10K, autheNFT will offer more robust features like warranty tracking and provide brands with seamless integration tools. This enables wider adoption and ensures that the platform is scalable and secure for future growth.\nNext $20K: Full-Scale Development & Integration (Months 7-12)\nGoal: Further expand functionality, enhance security, and integrate physical-digital links for long-term sustainability.\n\nUtilization Breakdown:\n\nPhysical-Digital Integration (RFID/QR Code Integration) - $7,000:\n\nDevelop and test systems that tie physical products to their digital NFTs through RFID tags, QR codes, or NFC chips.\nBuild mechanisms for users to scan physical items and verify authenticity via the blockchain.\nScalability & Performance Enhancements - $5,000:\n\nOptimize the platform’s performance to support higher transaction volumes and larger data sets as more brands and users adopt autheNFT.\nImplement tools for managing the increased load and ensuring fast, low-cost transactions on Metis.\nAdditional API Features & Partner Integration - $4,000:\n\nExtend APIs for more complex use cases, enabling integration with major secondary markets and e-commerce platforms.\nBuild custom APIs for specific brand needs (e.g., high-volume minting, real-time tracking of ownership changes).\nSecurity Audits & Penetration Testing - $3,000:\n\nPerform extensive penetration testing and advanced security audits to ensure platform integrity and protect against cyber threats.\nThis step ensures that autheNFT remains a safe and trustworthy platform for luxury goods authentication.\nAdvanced Testing & Bug Fixes - $1,000:\n\nComprehensive testing of the platform’s full-scale features, including physical-digital integration and large-scale transactions.\nImplement fixes for any identified issues to prepare for full-scale deployment.\nImpact:\n\nWith the final $20K, autheNFT will be equipped with advanced features, high scalability, and strong physical-digital links that tie NFTs to the physical luxury goods. It will enable large-scale adoption and offer seamless integrations with resellers, luxury brands, and second-hand marketplaces. This allows autheNFT to serve as a trusted platform for luxury goods authentication on Metis.", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a breakdown of how you plan to utilize the funds in increments (e.g., first $2k, next $2k, etc.) to maximize your project's impact within the Metis ecosystem. Also, explain how you would adjust your plans if you still need to meet your full funding target and raise meaningful funds.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "autheNFT is a brand-new project inspired by Vince's firsthand experience in the luxury goods and collectibles industry. Having observed the challenges surrounding authenticity, counterfeiting, and transparency in secondary markets, Vince recognized the need for a blockchain-based solution that can bring trust and accountability to these markets.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new or ongoing project? If ongoing, briefly describe your past contributions to the Metis ecosystem, including any CVP approval, supplemental support received, and specific results achieved.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations that may help determine project eligibility?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I have read the entire Code of Conduct and additional points and agree to follow these standards.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you confirm that you have read the entire Code of Conduct (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/about-gitcoin/code-of-conduct) including the additional emphasis on collaboration and prohibition of quid pro quo, and agree to abide by these standards?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I commit to upholding these principles.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you commit to upholding these collaboration principles and prohibiting quid pro quo (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) practices?", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0x398288dc19e3f3a0e747521df125a443789985daf6911fa18065dc641b7cf357", "title": "AutheNFT", "logoImg": "bafkreihip4zg2a6mgbzaode7dhrou6ww733or4zebfkjetckn7f2upfmey", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiduy3wk4b5bstejztjhcxvkwvkoueewh2gijnzfg4ashaozix3avi", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://authenft.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreidpu6uqtbr5wgrfls64qqtt5w45mrkdq7hdllsceyxb5eqvqdy7fm", "createdAt": 1725871870522, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..aLo7L4GvxJ67AAyoBEAVYBDGW49FldKC7VYFt5TcAK7oQG65OfgjxBQpRGnRCQO5kOFTSN1jZLygjCHAy4MZBQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-09-09T08:32:24.636Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-09-09T08:32:24.636Z", "expirationDate": "2024-12-08T08:32:24.636Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xC03A447428233C327dac95bA041264909cefcbB2", "hash": "v0.0.0:mUN80HTqU0tWONdmKn26RpchLAiXnhpOgknxyGyQrkQ=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#authenft"}}}, "description": "AutheNFT is a revolutionary platform that leverages the power of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to authenticate and track the ownership of luxury goods. By integrating NFTs with the unique serial numbers of high-value items like Chanel and Hermès handbags, AutheNFT aims to combat the growing problem of counterfeiting in the luxury goods industry.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "authenft"}, "recipient": "0xC03A447428233C327dac95bA041264909cefcbB2"}}