This initiative seeks to fully implement the Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center, a decentralized arbitration and mediation protocols onto the Cardano blockchain, while simultaneously developing an innovative LegalTech platform:

A. Technical Development & Integration:

• Integration of specialized arbitration and mediation smart contracts into Cardano's blockchain infrastructure.

• Creation of dedicated arbitration subcourt systems tailored specifically to Cardano’s ecosystem.

B. Credential-Based Juror System:

• Democratic selection of jurors based on professional credentials, expertise, and legal knowledge, voted by the Cardano community.

C. LegalTech Platform Development:

• Comprehensive LegalTech development aimed at automating and simplifying the provision of legal services, including but not limited to litigation management, corporate formation, regulatory compliance automation, and general legal advisory.

• Significant reduction of costs and time associated with traditional legal services, expanding accessibility and efficiency.

D. Tokenized Legal Services:

• Development and deployment of a blockchain-based token that offers discounted access to partnered legal firms and service providers, facilitating user engagement and economic efficiency.

E. Community Education & Outreach:

• Organization of multilingual workshops, webinars, and comprehensive training sessions to educate users on decentralized arbitration, mediation, and LegalTech utilization.

• Strategic marketing campaigns aimed at global user onboarding and increased ecosystem visibility.

F. Examples of use case scenario :

• Enhances smart contract utility and security through legally sound frameworks (e.g., SAFTs, SAFEs, token agreements).

• Integrates on-chain/off-chain dispute resolution, supporting both smart contract enforcement and traditional dispute resolution system. User could solve a dispute through the Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center, with the services of a mediator on the blockchain. User could also litigate their legal dispute by submitting their case to an arbitration court on the blockchain or with a hybrid on-chain/off-chain system.

• Supports decentralized governance (aligned with CIP-1694) by offering tools for treasury disputes, DAO conflicts, and legal compliance.

• Provides LegalTech infrastructure for founders and investors: legal templates, advisory, compliance tools, and e-signatures. User would be able to draft a contract, such as a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) or an Employment Contract with the help of the LegalTech platform. In the future the project will allow to create and manage a company from A to Z, including the foundation, the financing rounds, the regulatory compliance and the exit.

• Expands Cardano’s global footprint via strategic LegalTech partnerships and real-world regulatory alignment.

• User would be able to pay legal services, such as the creation of a company, to reputable legal firms with the native token at a discounted price than the usual price (e.g. minus 30%). It will thus increase the adoption by tradition legal services seekers.

• As global blockchain adoption accelerates, disputes arising from decentralized transactions become inevitable. Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms remain costly, slow, and centralized, thus undermining blockchain's core principles of decentralization, speed, and transparency.

• Currently, Cardano lacks a robust decentralized dispute resolution mechanism capable of arbitrating smart contract disputes swiftly and transparently. Additionally, there exists a significant gap between traditional legal industry and blockchain technology, causing inefficiencies, limited accessibility, and high costs for legal services, including litigation, company formation, regulatory compliance, and general legal advisory services.

• The Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center, a novel decentralized arbitration platform bridging traditional legal industries and blockchain ecosystems, offers an efficient, affordable, and transparent dispute resolution solution and legal services. The LegalTech platform will reduce cost and increase efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence and automation. Moreover, by creating a token that provides discounted access to legal services from reputable law firms and service providers, the Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center aims to significantly enhance legal accessibility.

• Our vision is to integrate the Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center within the Cardano ecosystem, establishing Cardano as a global leader in blockchain-based and hybrid dispute resolution, thus expanding its utility and attractiveness to both blockchain users and traditional legal communities worldwide.

The implementation of the Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center and the LegalTech platform within the Cardano ecosystem will:

• Provide Cardano users with efficient, affordable, and transparent dispute resolution services, significantly increasing trust in smart contract utilization.

• Bridge traditional legal services with blockchain technologies through a specialized token system granting users discounted access to diverse legal services from partnered reputable law firms and providers.

• Empower Cardano’s community by selecting jurors based on credentials, experiences, and knowledge through an annual, democratically-driven selection process, enhancing fairness and credibility.

• Develop an advanced LegalTech platform designed to automate and streamline various legal services, substantially reducing costs and increasing efficiency in legal processes such as litigation, company creation, regulatory compliance, and legal consulting.

• Expand Cardano’s attractiveness globally by offering tangible benefits for blockchain users and the traditional legal sector alike, ensuring sustainable ecosystem growth and increased global blockchain adoption.

• Empower Cardano’s community by selecting jurors based on credentials, experiences, and knowledge through an annual, democratically-driven selection process, enhancing fairness and credibility.

This proposal delivers two complementary systems designed to strengthen Cardano’s ecosystem governance, legal infrastructure, and real-world adoption. Each system offers tangible outcomes for the community:

1. Arbitration & Mediation Center (Hybrid On-Chain / Off-Chain)

• Purpose: To provide decentralized dispute resolution that operates both on-chain (for smart contracts, DAOs, tokenized assets) and off-chain (for complex legal cases requiring jurisdictional processes).

Deliverables:

• On-chain arbitration system fully deployed on Cardano mainnet, enabling automated dispute resolution.

• Off-chain legal network of 100+ credentialed jurors and legal professionals (lawyers, mediators, arbitrators).

• 10+ real arbitration or mediation cases resolved (on-chain/off-chain combined), demonstrating practical usage.

• Juror training program with multilingual workshops/webinars for community participation.

• Testnet smart contracts operational and first cases successfully handled.

• Mainnet smart contracts operational and first cases successfully handled.

• Juror network established, active across both on-chain and off-chain processes.

• Case results and user experience feedback documented for community review.

2. LegalTech Automation Platform (Off-Chain & Blockchain-Integrated)

• Purpose: To create an automated legal services platform supporting regulatory compliance, litigation management, and corporate structuring—bridging traditional legal processes with Web3 innovation.

Deliverables:

• Operational LegalTech platform offering automated legal workflows (compliance checks, corporate formation, litigation support).

• Launch and distribution of a token for legal services, driving accessibility and engagement.

• 100 token holders engaged through the LegalTech platform.

• 5+ education and training events to onboard users, explain LegalTech tools, and promote legal literacy in the Cardano community.

• Platform live and functional, with measurable user engagement (automated legal services used).

• Token ecosystem fully deployed and community actively participating.

Final Community Outcomes:

• Decentralized arbitration system for blockchain-native and traditional disputes.

• LegalTech platform simplifying legal access and compliance for Cardano users and projects.

• Active juror/legal expert network and a tokenized economy for legal services.

• Transparent KPI reporting on platform usage, dispute resolution efficiency, and community engagement.

1. Research & Framework Design Allocation: (100,000 ADA)

• Whitepaper development (arbitration protocols + LegalTech structure) 40,000 ADA
• Juror framework & credentialing system design 30,000 ADA
• Governance integration research (CIP-1694 alignment) 20,000 ADA
• Community consultation & feedback rounds (GovTool/forums) 10,000 ADA

2. Arbitration & Mediation Center (Hybrid On-Chain / Off-Chain) Allocation: (500,000 ADA)

• Smart contract development (arbitration, juror selection) 180,000 ADA
• Juror onboarding & credentialing system deployment 120,000 ADA
• Off-chain legal framework design & launch 100,000 ADA
• Audit (smart contracts + legal framework validation) 70,000 ADA
• Pilot case handling (testnet/mainnet) (juror compensation included) 30,000 ADA

3. LegalTech Automation Platform (Off-Chain & Blockchain-Integrated) Allocation: (300,000 ADA)

• Platform development (MVP: compliance, litigation tools) 150,000 ADA Tokenized legal service system (token design + integration) 70,000 ADA
• UI/UX design, user testing & iteration 55,000 ADA
• Legal partner onboarding & agreements 25,000 ADA

4. Community Education, Outreach & Reporting Allocation: (50,000 ADA)

• Workshops/webinars (5+ multilingual events) 40,000 ADA
• KPI tracking & ecosystem reporting 10,000 ADA

• Core Team: min. 2 blockchain developers, min. 4 web3 legal experts and 1 community engagement leader.

• Duration: 12-month integration and rollout period.

This project is led by Artes Juris, a Swiss law firm specialized in digital law, Web3 regulation, and litigation, with extensive experience supporting blockchain projects across Europe and internationally.

Key Expertise:

• Duy-Lam Nguyen, Attorney, trained at Harvard Law School and European Universities, brings extensive experience in digital law, business law, and litigation, with a focus on regulatory strategy for technology-driven companies. His role within this project emphasizes structuring the off-chain legal advisory framework and ensuring regulatory compliance for the arbitration and LegalTech systems, drawing on his expertise in digital innovation and legal risk management.

• Matthias Traussnig, Attorney, is a Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate with a CAS in Digital Finance Law (University of Geneva). His background includes roles in Big Four consulting and the Swiss Public Prosecutor’s Office, specializing in Web3 regulation, crypto-assets, financial fraud, and cybercrime litigation. For this project, he leads the integration of blockchain arbitration protocols, ensuring they meet legal standards and advising on dispute resolution models. His experience working with DeFi platforms and crypto startups positions him to bridge on-chain arbitration mechanisms with off-chain legal processes.

• Aurélien Rocher is an Attorney and Assistant Professor at University of Lyon 3 in France, recognized for his award-winning research on governance structures. He has led technology law teams within Big Four firms and is an expert on digital law and cross-border regulations, with work cited by Harvard and Oxford. Within this project, he focuses on governance integration (CIP-1694 alignment), juror framework development, and cross-jurisdictional compliance, leveraging his global regulatory insight and network of international legal scholars.

• In addition, the team includes an experienced LegalTech developer, trained at Imperial College, as well as a former Director of Innovation at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) as advisor.

Relevant Web3 Experience:

• The law firm has supported numerous Web3 projects, including those within the Cardano ecosystem (DeFi platforms, token issuers, governance frameworks).

• Strong ties with blockchain developers and ecosystem builders, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration between technical teams and legal experts.

• Practical experience in regulatory compliance, smart contract auditing support, token structuring, and cross-border dispute resolution.

Why This Team?

• Artes Juris is uniquely positioned at the intersection of blockchain technology, digital law, and dispute resolution:

• In-depth blockchain knowledge (including Cardano) combined with hands-on litigation experience.

• Networked with developers, ecosystem players, and legal experts across crypto jurisdictions.

• Equipped to bridge on-chain protocols and off-chain legal processes, ensuring robust arbitration and LegalTech integration.

• Continuous technical support and platform updates.

• Regular community-driven arbitration and LegalTech training events.

• Formation and support of decentralized arbitration and LegalTech hubs within the Cardano community.

• Publicly available online resources and knowledge archives.

• Artes Juris Law Firm time investment, expertise and transversal local/international network

For instance, this proposal aligns closely with the mandates of multiple Intersect committees:

• Product Committee: The initiative enhances the utility, security, and legal viability of smart contracts, directly supporting the committee’s focus on programmable assets, partner chain development, and real-world adoption outlined in the 2025 Cardano roadmap.

• Civics Committee: By introducing structured mediation mechanisms, and dispute resolution tooling, the proposal supports decentralized governance processes in alignment with CIP-1694 and ongoing community participation efforts.

• Budget Committee: The platform represents foundational infrastructure that advances ecosystem decentralization, legal clarity, and adoption readiness—criteria consistent with strategic funding objectives observed in prior budget cycles.

• Timely approval and funding allocation.

• Coordination between Crypto Arbitration & Mediation Center, Cardano developers, and traditional legal industry representatives.

• Successful smart contract and LegalTech platform development and deployment.

• Engagement with attorneys and legal scholars specializing in Web3, smart contracts, and blockchain governance (e.g. Artes Juris - Swiss Law Firm specialized in digital law & legal tech)