metadata: {"signature": "0x1cd84e75a8fcd9a1d57d7702e05fc67a8cdd76ac5c8b9a76a10212e2d41d3088689b88c1f8e998e6efa874d0311b88978c25f7269833f2764a6258a6cb4e356a1b", "application": {"round": "0x8b8715aed41db6f849048413bb9dcaa061e7e3c3", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "Valentineorga@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Kitso provides developer-friendly tools that simplify integrating Universal Profiles into decentralized applications, with a focus on enabling mass adoption for mobile. By offering features like a **smart contract debugger, custom React hooks, and web3 components,** Kitso makes it easier to build and deploy mobile dApps on LUKSO. Additionally, Kitso plans to release educational resources to onboard more developers, driving the adoption of LUKSO\u2019s standards across the broader Web3 and mobile ecosystems.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project leverage LUKSO's smart contract standards (LSPs) and Universal Profiles (UPs)?  If your project is non-technical, please describe if and how you aim to foster the adoption of LUKSO\u2019s technology stack in the broader Web3 space. Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Kitso offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the LUKSO blockchain, integrating key development features into one cohesive package:\n\n![Wallet](https://valentinecodes.github.io/kitso/assets/wallet.png)\n\ud83d\udcb3 **In-Built Wallet:** A secure crypto wallet to manage funds, and sign transactions on LUKSO, providing a seamless and intuitive mobile experience for LUKSO users.\n\n\u2705 **Contract Hot Reload:** Automatically updates the frontend to reflect real-time changes in smart contracts deployed on LUKSO, reducing downtime and speeding up the development process.\n\n![Contract Debugger](https://valentinecodes.github.io/kitso/assets/debugger.png)\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f **Contract Debugger:** A powerful tool to debug smart contracts on LUKSO, ensuring they function as expected before deployment.\n\n\ud83e\ude9d **Custom Hooks:** A collection of TypeScript-enabled React hooks to simplify interactions with LUKSO smart contracts, enabling developers to write cleaner, more efficient code.\n\n\ud83e\uddf1 **Components:** Pre-built web3 components tailored for LUKSO, allowing developers to quickly assemble user interfaces and focus more on functionality rather than building from scratch.\n\n**Fancy a quick demo? \ud83d\udc49 https://youtu.be/OwZMp2xrV0M**", "hidden": false, "question": "If you're working on a technical project, please describe your working MVP demonstrating the integration of Universal Profiles and using LSPs. If you're a non-technical project, please describe your three-month track record of active participation in the LUKSO community.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Kitso provides tools that streamline development on LUKSO, particularly for mobile dApps. By offering custom React hooks, web3 components, and a contract debugger tailored for Universal Profiles, Kitso simplifies building decentralized applications, making it easier for developers to adopt LUKSO\u2019s technology stack.\n\nKitso\u2019s collaboration with Tanto Defi, a reputable developer in the LUKSO ecosystem, ensures the project is aligned with LUKSO\u2019s vision and leverages best practices, benefiting from his experience and insights.\n\nBy posting weekly progress on X, Kitso actively engages with the LUKSO community, showcasing development milestones and encouraging feedback. This consistent communication not only builds transparency but also fosters community participation, helping other developers and users understand the practical value of LUKSO's technologies.\n\nKitso aims to accelerate mass adoption by focusing on the mobile development space, where decentralized applications can reach a broader audience. This mobile-centric approach aligns with LUKSO\u2019s goal of making blockchain technologies more accessible and user-friendly.\n\nWhile Kitso currently focuses on Universal Profiles, it is positioned to integrate more LSP standards (such as LSP7 and LSP8) over time, increasing its utility and ensuring it grows alongside the LUKSO ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project create value for the LUKSO community and users, and how does it demonstrate a commitment to long-term impact and growth within the LUKSO ecosystem? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Kitso has a clear plan to actively participate in the LUKSO community by engaging through events, educational content, and social media. Here\u2019s how Kitso plans to achieve this:\n\n**1. Participation in Community Events:**\n- **Hackathons and Workshops:** Kitso plans to participate in and host LUKSO-related hackathons and workshops, showcasing its tools and features to developers. This hands-on approach will give developers practical experience with the platform and encourage adoption of LUKSO\u2019s standards.\n- **Conferences and Meetups:** Kitso aims to take part in blockchain conferences and community meetups to promote its offerings and connect with like-minded developers and LUKSO enthusiasts, spreading awareness of the platform.\n\n**2. Creating Educational Content:**\n- **Tutorials and Guides:** Kitso will produce in-depth tutorials, code samples, and step-by-step guides that cover everything from integrating Universal Profiles into mobile apps to using its custom React hooks and debugger. These resources will help developers get started quickly and efficiently with LUKSO.\n- **Blog Posts and Webinars:** Kitso plans to regularly publish blog posts and host webinars on key topics related to LUKSO\u2019s technology stack, offering deep dives into the technical aspects and showcasing real-world applications. This content will help developers understand the value of LUKSO\u2019s standards and how to apply them in their projects.\n\n**3. Engagement on Social Media:**\n- **Consistent Updates on X:** Kitso has already started posting weekly progress updates on X, keeping the community informed about its developments and fostering transparency. This consistent engagement will continue, along with sharing insights, answering questions, and interacting with the LUKSO developer and user communities.\n- **Active Discussions in Forums and Channels:** Kitso plans to be active on LUKSO\u2019s official forums, Discord, and Telegram channels, where it can answer developer questions, share updates, and provide support to those interested in building on the platform. Engaging in these discussions helps Kitso build a strong relationship with the LUKSO community.\n\n**4. Collaborations and Developer Support:**\n- **Collaborating with LUKSO Devs:** Kitso\u2019s collaboration with Tanto Defi, a reputable developer in the LUKSO community, strengthens its ties to the ecosystem. Kitso aims to partner with more developers to further expand its reach and impact within LUKSO.\n- **Open-Source Contributions:** Kitso will contribute to open-source projects and tools within the LUKSO ecosystem, ensuring that its tools are accessible and beneficial to the broader developer community.\n\nThrough these efforts, Kitso plans to create a strong presence within the LUKSO community, contributing to its growth and adoption through meaningful engagement, educational resources, and active participation in events and social media.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing. How do you plan to participate in community events, create educational content, and engage with the LUKSO community on social media platforms?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Kitso will employ several strategies to drive user adoption, focusing on ease of use, developer education, and community engagement. Here are the key strategies:\n\n**1. User-Friendly Developer Tools:**\n- **Simplifying dApp Development:** Kitso offers custom React hooks, web3 components, and a smart contract debugger that streamline the process of integrating LUKSO\u2019s technology stack, especially Universal Profiles. These tools reduce the technical barriers for developers, making it easier to build decentralized applications that leverage LUKSO\u2019s standards.\n- **Mobile-Centric Approach:** By focusing on enabling mobile development for LUKSO-based dApps, Kitso positions itself as a key player in reaching the growing mobile Web3 audience. This focus will attract developers who want to create mobile-friendly blockchain applications.\n\n**2. Educational Resources and Onboarding:**\n- **Comprehensive Documentation and Tutorials:** Kitso will create detailed guides, code samples, and video tutorials to help developers quickly learn how to integrate Universal Profiles and other LUKSO features. These resources will simplify onboarding for new developers and foster a strong developer community.\n- **Hackathons and Developer Workshops:** By participating in and hosting hackathons and workshops, Kitso will create opportunities for developers to get hands-on experience with its tools. These events will drive interest and adoption by showcasing the ease of building on LUKSO with Kitso\u2019s platform.\n\n**3. Community Building and Engagement:**\n- **Active Social Media Presence:** Kitso will continue to engage with the LUKSO community on platforms like X, Discord, and Telegram, regularly sharing project updates, tutorials, and success stories. Kitso\u2019s weekly progress updates will maintain visibility and keep users informed of new features and developments.\n- **Collaborations with Reputable Developers:** Kitso is working with Tanto, a respected developer in the LUKSO ecosystem, to ensure the platform is well-aligned with the broader community's needs. This collaboration boosts credibility and helps attract more developers to the platform.\n\n**4. Partnerships and Cross-Chain Integration:**\n- **Cross-Chain Compatibility:** Kitso integrates multi-chain support, allowing developers to create applications that interact with LUKSO while remaining interoperable with other EVM-based chains. This feature encourages developers to adopt Kitso without sacrificing compatibility with other blockchain ecosystems.\n- **Strategic Partnerships:** Kitso will seek partnerships with key players in the blockchain space, including other LUKSO-based projects, to expand its user base and drive adoption of its tools.\n\n**5. Showcasing Real-World Use Cases:**\n- **Live Demonstrations and Case Studies:** Kitso will highlight real-world examples of how its platform can be used to build decentralized applications, particularly in mobile, NFT, and identity management spaces. These case studies will showcase the potential of LUKSO\u2019s technology and demonstrate Kitso\u2019s value to developers and users.\n- **Community Success Stories:** Kitso will actively promote and share stories of developers who have successfully built and deployed dApps using its tools, creating a sense of community and inspiration\n\n**6. Incentives and Rewards:**\n- **Developer Incentives:** Kitso will offer incentive programs such as grants, bounties, and rewards for developers who build innovative dApps using its platform. These incentives can encourage developers to experiment with LUKSO\u2019s technology and create valuable applications.\n- **Referral Programs:** Kitso may implement referral programs to reward existing users for bringing new developers to the platform. This helps grow the user base organically and fosters a community of advocates.\n\n**7. User Feedback and Iteration:**\n- **Collecting Feedback:** Kitso will actively seek feedback from its user base and developer community to understand their needs and pain points. This feedback will guide continuous improvements and feature additions to ensure the platform meets user expectations.\n- **Iterative Development:** Kitso will use agile development practices to rapidly iterate on its features and tools based on user feedback, ensuring that it evolves in line with the needs of its users and the broader LUKSO ecosystem.\n\n**8. Marketing and Outreach:**\n- **Targeted Marketing Campaigns:** Kitso will run targeted marketing campaigns to reach potential users and developers interested in LUKSO\u2019s technology. These campaigns may include online ads, content marketing, and collaborations with influencers in the blockchain space.\n- **Presence in Industry Events:** Kitso will maintain a strong presence at industry conferences, webinars, and meetups to network with potential users and showcase its platform. This visibility will help attract new users and build relationships with industry leaders.\n\nBy implementing these strategies, Kitso aims to drive widespread adoption of its platform and LUKSO\u2019s technology stack, ensuring that both developers and users can fully leverage the benefits of Universal Profiles and other LUKSO standards.", "hidden": false, "question": "What strategies will you employ to drive user adoption? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### Kitso Roadmap\n##### Q4 2024\n1. Enable users to edit their Universal Profile details.\n2.  Implement profile recovery mechanisms to ensure users can regain access to their profiles.\n3.  Streamline profile registration process on Universal Cloud\n4.  Enable functionality for transferring funds between profiles.\n5.  Launch a new landing page to promote Kitso and provide information about its features.\n6.  Integrate support for LSP7 and LSP8 asset management standards.\n7.  Add support for Foundry in Kitso\u2019s development environment.\n\n##### Q1 2025\n1.  Implement support for the LSP26 Follower System to allow users to follow and be followed by other profiles.\n2.  Allow users to select preferred profile address before deployment.\n3.  Integrate support for displaying token prices in various currencies.\n4.  Release sample decentralized applications to demonstrate Kitso\u2019s capabilities.\n\n##### Q2 2025\n1.  Contract Debugger Improvements:\n    - Local faucet\n    - Transaction history and Event logs\n    - Improved error handling and debugging insights\n    - Snapshot/Timelapse feature\n    - Gas optimization insights\n    - Sandbox mode for simulation\n    - Metrics for performance insights\n2. Develop support for building mobile dApps using Flutter.\n3. Extend Kitso\u2019s functionality to web applications.\n\n##### Q3 2025\n1. Introduce multisig functionality to enable multiple controllers for enhanced security and governance.\n2. Develop functionality to import profiles from browser extensions\n3. Develop an extension to integrate oracle services for enhanced data retrieval.\n4. Implement a data indexer extension to improve data indexing and retrieval.\n\n### Funding Allocation\nFunds from this round will be allocated as follows:\n\n**Development and Engineering (50%):** To support the implementation of new features, enhancements, and integrations.\n**Community Engagement and Support (20%):** To foster community growth, provide support, and engage with users and developers.\n**Marketing and Outreach (15%):** To promote Kitso, including the creation of educational content, sample dApps, and the Kitso landing page.\n**Operational Costs (15%):** For administrative expenses, infrastructure, and other operational needs.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables. How are you planning to use the funds from this round to achieve these milestones?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "**Valentine Orga:** As the Lead Developer and Blockchain Architect, I bring extensive experience in decentralized systems, mobile development, web development, and smart contract development. My background ensures that Kitso is built on a solid technical foundation, leveraging best practices in blockchain architecture and smart contract design. My expertise enables me to effectively lead the development of Kitso\u2019s platform, ensuring seamless integration with LUKSO\u2019s technology stack and delivering a robust, scalable solution for developers and users.\n\n##### Background:\n**Decentralized Systems:** My experience with decentralized systems allows me to design and implement secure and efficient solutions that align with LUKSO\u2019s goals.\n**Mobile and Web Development:** My background in mobile and web development is crucial for Kitso\u2019s focus on enabling mass adoption for mobile dApps, ensuring that the platform meets the needs of modern developers and users.\n**Smart Contract Development:** My expertise in smart contract development ensures that Kitso\u2019s tools, such as the contract debugger and custom React hooks, are built with a deep understanding of LUKSO\u2019s standards and practices.\n\n**Tanto Defi:** As a Developer Advocate and Evangelist, Tanto plays a key role in community engagement and advocacy within the LUKSO ecosystem. His active involvement as a Wave 1 grantee and his status as a respected member of the LUKSO community provide Kitso with valuable insights and connections.\n\n##### Background:\n**Community Engagement:** Tanto\u2019s role as a Developer Advocate allows him to effectively communicate Kitso\u2019s value proposition to the LUKSO community, gather feedback, and foster relationships with other developers and stakeholders.\n**Advocacy and Influence:** His influence and active participation in the LUKSO ecosystem help drive awareness and adoption of Kitso\u2019s platform, leveraging his network to build credibility and support for the project.\n**BuidlGuidl Membership:** Both Tanto and I are members of BuidlGuidl, a community known for its extensive network and support for innovative projects. Our connections within BuidlGuidl provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and exposure. This network will help us scale Kitso more effectively, connecting with potential partners, investors, and developers who can contribute to the project's growth and success.\n\nTogether, Tanto and I, supported by our BuidlGuidl connections, ensure that Kitso delivers a high-quality, technically sound platform while effectively engaging with and supporting the LUKSO community. Our combined skills and network are critical for the successful execution of Kitso and for driving its adoption within the broader Web3 ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "This is a new project inspired by my similar project for the Ethereum blockchain - Scaffold-ETH-React Native\nhttps://github.com/ValentineCodes/scaffold-eth-react-native\n\nThe goal was to achieve everything I intend to achieve with Kitso. Although it's still utilized by mobile developers, it lacked the appropriate funding to push past its first phase of development but thanks to the encouragement and support from Tanto Defi and the rest of the LUKSO community, I'm motivated to try even harder with Kitso for the LUKSO ecosystem and I hope to be in a good position to exceed the community's expectations and mine.", "hidden": false, "question": "Is this a new project or an ongoing initiative? If ongoing, please provide details of your project's contributions to the LUKSO ecosystem.", "questionId": 8}], "project": {"id": "0x3472558410cde327a4b4b223438f2bbe1256fb34600501311952268db12c5dab", "title": "Kitso", "logoImg": "bafkreiaydlzpaoas4ikwrsejx5neixpu63cxx6evdjrufhdlmxl7et4vxa", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihg5725aes6tne3qnpdll4jgfnmgx4u4dp5rxrxo6pqhwkawrphci", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://github.com/ValentineCodes/kitso", "bannerImg": "bafkreihiizqs2omxqw2mmjdmuh5u3bzyrngwez7vgl3nyah2j7vmogzotu", "createdAt": 1725869781025, "userGithub": "ValentineCodes", "credentials": {}, "description": "# Kitso: Mobile Decentralized App Starter Kit for LUKSO\n\n### Project Overview\n\nKitso is an open-source, up-to-date starter kit designed to streamline the development of mobile decentralized applications (dApps) on the LUKSO blockchain. By providing developers with tools and features like a built-in wallet, contract debugging, and custom hooks, Kitso simplifies the process of building secure and scalable dApps using Hardhat for smart contract development and React Native for mobile application development.\n\n**Fancy a quick demo? \ud83d\udc49 https://youtu.be/OwZMp2xrV0M**\n\n### Mission Statement\n\nOur mission is to enhance the mobile development ecosystem within the blockchain space, specifically focusing on improving the experience for developers and users on the LUKSO blockchain. Kitso aims to empower developers to easily build mobile-first dApps that prioritize security, usability, and scalability.\n\n### Problem Statement\n\nWhile decentralized applications (dApps) are transforming the way we interact with technology, the mobile experience lags behind, particularly on the LUKSO blockchain. A lack of mobile-friendly tools and secure wallets has hindered broader adoption. Developers also face challenges in efficiently managing smart contracts and building user interfaces for mobile platforms, resulting in suboptimal dApp experiences for users.\n\n### Proposed Solution\n\nKitso offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the LUKSO blockchain, integrating key development features into one cohesive package:\n\n![Wallet](https://valentinecodes.github.io/kitso/assets/wallet.png)\n\ud83d\udcb3 **In-Built Wallet:** A secure crypto wallet to manage funds, and sign transactions on LUKSO, providing a seamless and intuitive mobile experience for LUKSO users.\n\n\u2705 **Contract Hot Reload:** Automatically updates the frontend to reflect real-time changes in smart contracts deployed on LUKSO, reducing downtime and speeding up the development process.\n\n![Contract Debugger](https://valentinecodes.github.io/kitso/assets/debugger.png)\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f **Contract Debugger:** A powerful tool to debug smart contracts on LUKSO, ensuring they function as expected before deployment.\n\n\ud83e\ude9d **Custom Hooks:** A collection of TypeScript-enabled React hooks to simplify interactions with LUKSO smart contracts, enabling developers to write cleaner, more efficient code.\n\n\ud83e\uddf1 **Components:** Pre-built web3 components tailored for LUKSO, allowing developers to quickly assemble user interfaces and focus more on functionality rather than building from scratch.\n\nBy integrating these features, Kitso provides a frictionless mobile dApp development experience on the LUKSO blockchain, significantly enhancing both developer productivity and user satisfaction.\n\n### Project Roadmap\n\n**Phase 1: Initial Development (Completed)**\n\n- Core features implemented, including in-built wallet, contract hot reload, custom hooks, and web3 components.\n\n**Phase 2: Community Feedback & Refinement (Next 3-6 months)**\n\n- Gather feedback from early adopters and refine features\n- Extend mobile wallet functionality.\n- Extend supported development tools\n\n**Phase 3: Expansion and Integration (6-12 months)**\n\n- Introduce more advanced debugging tools.\n- Build additional components for more complex dApp frontends.\n- Expand partnerships and integrations with other blockchain platforms.\n\n### Team\n\n**Valentine Orga:** Lead Developer, Blockchain Architect with extensive experience in decentralized systems, mobile, web and smart contract development.\n\n**Tanto Defi:** Developer advocate and Evangelist. Active member of the LUKSO community. Wave 1 grantee.\n\n### Use of Funds\n\n**Development:** 50% - Continue to build new features, expand mobile wallet support, and improve debugging tools.\n**Marketing & Outreach:** 20% - Promote Kitso to developers and mobile dApp communities.\n**Community Building:** 15% - Build a robust developer community and provide support/documentation.\n**Operational Costs:** 15% - Cover infrastructure, hosting, and operational costs.\n\n### Why Support Us?\n\nKitso is a vital tool for the future of mobile dApp development on the LUKSO blockchain. By supporting Kitso, you are helping to bridge the gap between decentralized technology and mobile accessibility, ensuring that both developers and users have the tools they need to thrive. Kitso not only simplifies development but also fosters broader adoption by improving the mobile dApp experience for all users.\n\nIf you want more mobile apps on LUKSO and developers to have an easier time getting started - **DONATE TO US**\n\n### Links & Resources\n\n- https://github.com/ValentineCodes/kitso\n- https://x.com/ValentineOrga\n- https://x.com/tantodefi\n- https://github.com/tantodefi", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "ValentineOrga"}, "recipient": "0xB5dCad2a23c5dE55e241F20602224d1921318008"}}