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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Anu Initiative significantly contributes to the Ethereum network's infrastructure by utilizing smart contracts designed specifically for Layer 2 (L2) solutions, bringing Web2 donations on-chain to enhance transparency and security. The platform integrates decentralized identity (DID) for KYC verification while maintaining privacy. By leveraging L2, Anu enables charities to lift and shift this solution, benefiting from marginal transaction fees for donations, making it more cost-effective. Additionally, wallet abstraction and noncustodial wallet creation simplify user interactions, while soulbound dNFTs as \"Proof of Donation and Impact\" create verifiable, immutable records of contributions, enhancing usability and expanding Ethereum's impact use cases.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute significantly to the Ethereum network's infrastructure? Please provide specific examples and metrics if available.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Anu Initiative is pioneering privacy enhancements by integrating third-party KYC services, allowing donors to verify their identities securely without directly exposing personal data on-chain. For donors who have already completed KYC verification elsewhere, the platform offers the ability to bypass the process, streamlining their experience while maintaining compliance. Additionally, the platform leverages decentralized identity (DID) solutions to ensure privacy for all users. This approach ensures that donors can interact with the platform confidently, knowing their personal information is protected, while the donation process remains transparent and accountable.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe any pioneering development work in your project, particularly in enhancing privacy, interoperability, or user experience.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Anu Initiative addresses the problem of low blockchain adoption in the charity space by offering a solution where transparency is a core feature rather than an obstacle. Many charities struggle with accountability and trust, and blockchain can provide a transparent, immutable ledger of donations and their impact. Anu's solution improves upon existing alternatives by making the donation process fully transparent while preserving donor privacy. It integrates decentralized identity (DID) for seamless KYC verification, utilizes soulbound dNFTs as proof of donation, and leverages Layer 2 solutions to ensure cost-effectiveness through marginal transaction fees. This approach simplifies blockchain integration for charities, offering them the ability to manage donations transparently, reduce overhead, and increase donor trust without needing deep technical expertise.", "hidden": true, "question": "What specific problems or challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem does your project address? How does your solution improve upon existing alternatives?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Q4 2024: Finalize Figma designs for individual and corporate donors.\nQ1 2025: Complete front-end development, integrate wallet abstraction, and finalize smart contracts (reviewed by EY Israel).\nQ1 2025: Launch platform, onboard impact partners, deploy donate2earn model.\nQ2 2025: Scale the platform, expand community engagement, and introduce stake-2-earn and donate model.\n\nFunds will be used to complete design and development, and to write a manual for other charities to be able to lift and shift this OSS solution.", "hidden": true, "question": "Outline your project's roadmap and how the grant funds will be used to achieve your development goals.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The Anu Initiative contributes to the decentralization and security of the Ethereum network by leveraging smart contracts and decentralized identity (DID) solutions, ensuring trustless interactions between donors, charities, and the platform. By using Layer 2 solutions, the project reduces transaction costs while maintaining decentralized operations, allowing smaller charities to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem. The platform\u2019s integration of noncustodial wallets further empowers users to retain control over their assets, enhancing decentralization. Additionally, smart contract audits (conducted by EY Israel) ensure robust security, reinforcing the reliability of the platform within the Ethereum network.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute to the decentralization and security of the Ethereum network?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Anu Initiative Member Registry\nDeployer Address: 0x0f208ab5118e6d9c8bfe5b561e22c3b235df2365, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)\n\nAnu Initiative Donation Registry\nDeployer Address: 0xf4bfdd9d72085479c0e740c18bfdc8c8a8692f3e, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)\n\nAnu Initiative ANU Token\nDeployer Address: 0x8f3db42da7bfd4884fb5696d634cdcf841d1549b, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)\n\nUSDC Test Token\nDeployer Address: 0x02c9a92fac22ee64f616840808c31eed0dda9bcf, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)\n\nWMATIC Test Token\nDeployer Address: 0xf470bfe69a657fb6169df276b7ce398a90ab0cce, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)\n\nUniswap Test Router\nDeployer Address: 0x09f6e761627702f1ca4b8703913d6ec4381e9864, Chain ID: 80002 (Polygon Amoy Testnet)", "hidden": true, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]\u2014for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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It was founded by nature lovers to create a positive impact on the planet.\n\nWe are NOT another carbon credits based organization! We aim on delivering real, tangible ecological impact.\n\n\ud83d\udd34Problems Addressed\n\n1. The global environmental crisis, characterized by unprecedented levels of biodiversity loss, deforestation, climate change, soil degradation, and other challenges, poses a pressing issue for humanity.\n\n\n2. Traditional fundraising methods often suffer from issues such as lack of transparency, high operating costs, and a lack of trust, which can limit the effectiveness of efforts to address these challenges.\n\n\u2757Lack of transparency and trust- It can be difficult for donors to know how their donations are being used, how much was used for Impact vs. Operations, etc.\n\n\u2757Middlemen and overhead cost - A portion of donations may be used to cover operational and administrative expenses.\n\n\u2757Potential for fraud - There have been many cases of charity organizations misusing funds or being outright scams.\n\n\u2757Limited control - Once a donation is made, the donor typically has no further say in how the funds are used or distributed.\n\n\u2757Limited or no connection with impact generated - Once a donation is made, the donor typically isn\u2019t made aware of the actual impact generated by their generosity.\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Our Solution\n\n\u2705We designed a platform that connects the donor with the impact generated by their generosity that provides full transparency and accessibility to track all donations and contributions to the Anu Initiative\u2019s Treasury all the way to Actual Impact generated by our trusty Impact Partners.\n\n\u2705By integrating these solutions, Anu Initiative can help overcome the traditional challenges of environmental fundraising and create a robust, transparent, and effective mechanism for environmental impact.\n\n\u2705Blockchain Technology for Transparency - Utilize blockchain tech to track donations from the moment they are made until they are spent, and moreover, all the way down to the impact generated. This ensures that donors can see exactly where their money is going and how it is being used, addressing the transparency and trust issues.\n\n\u2705Direct Impact Tracking - Develop a system that connects donations to specific projects and outcomes in a live manner. For each project funded, there should be a clear set of expected results, and donors and the public should receive reports on the project's progress and impact. Funded projects should be displayed on a public dashboard.\n\n\u2705Reduce Overhead with Technology - Automate various administrative and operational tasks using software to reduce the need for middlemen and cut down on overhead costs. This allows a larger portion of donations to go directly to environmental projects.\n\n\u2705Engagement and Feedback Loop - Create a platform where donors can vote on projects they want to support, providing them with control over how their donations are used and fostering a deeper connection with the impact generated.\n\n\u2705Impact Investment Fund - Establish a fund to invest in startups and technologies that provide ecological benefits, with profits being reinvested into the Anu Initiative\u2019s projects.\n\n\u2705Feedback and Adaptation - Implement a feedback mechanism where donors, partners, and beneficiaries can suggest improvements to the Anu Initiative\u2019s processes, ensuring that the organization remains responsive and adaptable to the needs of the environment and its stakeholders.\n\n\ud83c\udf31Roadmap:\n\nAdministrative:\n1. Complete Charity Registration with the Charities Regulator (Ireland) - (in progress)\n2.  Register as a Virtual Asset Service Provider with the Central Bank of Ireland (not yet started - pending Charity registration)\n\nDevelopment:\n1. Finish the Smart Contract review (in progress)\nhttps://github.com/Anu-Initiative/smart-contracts \n2. Finish developing the front-end App (in progress)\nhttps://github.com/Anu-Initiative/front-end\n3. Finish developing the Chainlink Oracle (not yet started)\n\nGo-live target date: Q1 of 2025.\n\n\ud83c\udf31Let's take the initiative!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Anu-Initiative", "projectTwitter": "anuinitiative"}, "recipient": "0x8b64990A6684586a68d36873f53f055838DFB340"}}