1. Goal: The primary goal of this proposal is to create an integrated platform that connects developers and builders within the Cardano ecosystem in Vietnam. By organizing a series of events and initiatives, this proposal seeks to foster collaboration, enhance knowledge sharing, and stimulate innovation within the Vietnamese Cardano community.

2. Key Activities

2.1. Builder Meetups (Online/Offline)

2.1.1. Objective: To enhance knowledge and foster stronger connections within the Cardano developer community in Vietnam through regular technical and practical engagement.

2.1.2. Activity Details: Organize recurring online and offline meetups tailored to the community’s needs and accessibility. Each session includes:

• Hands-on workshops: Covering smart contract development, dApp deployment, and tool usage within the Cardano ecosystem.
• Technical sharing sessions*: Featuring guest experts sharing insights on topics such as blockchain security, performance optimization, and project architecture.
• Networking opportunities: Allowing developers to exchange ideas, form new connections, and explore potential collaborations.

2.1.3. Expected Outcomes:

• Help developers overcome initial knowledge gaps.
• Improve blockchain development skills.
• Strengthen community bonds and peer support.

2.2. Sky3 Builder Connect Program

2.2.1. Objective: To address the difficulty many Vietnamese developers face in finding compatible teammates or collaborators for building decentralized applications (dApps).

2.2.2. Activity Details:

• Profile collection system: Gather and manage detailed profiles of individual developers and teams, including skills, experience, and collaboration preferences.
• Smart matching mechanism: Connect developers with others who share compatible goals, skills, and working styles.
• Team support: Provide guidance on project management, team building, and mentorship from experienced builders in the Cardano ecosystem.

2.2.3. Expected Outcomes:

• Enable the formation of effective and well-matched development teams.
• Accelerate the development of high-quality dApps.
• Reduce developer isolation and promote resource sharing.

2.3. AI Hackathon

2.3.1. Objective: To bridge the gap between the AI and blockchain communities and encourage the development of innovative AI-powered dApps on the Cardano platform.

2.3.2. Activity Details:

• Event duration: A 2–3 day hackathon held either in-person or online.
• Target participants: Blockchain developers, AI specialists, tech students, and startup teams.
• Hackathon structure:
  ~ Participants join individually or in teams.
  ~ Ideation and development of functional dApps combining AI and Cardano technologies.
  ~ Mentorship from technical experts and product advisors.
  ~ Final project presentations and live demos to a judging panel.
• Awards: Prizes for the most innovative, practical, and technically strong projects.

2.3.3. Expected Outcomes:

• Promote real-world AI + Blockchain solutions.
• Inspire creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Identify promising projects for further incubation under the Sky3 program.

Vietnamese developers, though skilled and motivated, struggle to build on Cardano due to limited local resources, weak onboarding, and lack of community support. Many end up working solo or turning to other blockchains with better infrastructure. This proposal aims to remove those barriers by fostering a supportive, collaborative environment tailored for them within Cardano.

The majority of the event budget is allocated to the events themselves. We aim to:

1. Enhance understanding of Cardano: Through online/offline meetups and hackathons, participants will receive detailed guides on Cardano applications, including DeFi, governance, and blockchain development tools.

2. Maintain and grow the Vietnamese developer community: This proposal aims to establish a practical environment where Vietnamese developers can collaborate, experiment, and build real products on Cardano. We foster both innovation and collaboration within the local Cardano developer community through two main activities:

• Builder Connect, a networking initiative to help individuals find suitable co-founders or team members.
• AI Hackathon, a hands-on competition designed to support early-stage projects in prototyping and go-to-market preparation.

Our project strengthens Cardano’s presence in Vietnam by building a developer community through meetups, connect builders, and AI hackathons. It lowers entry barriers, fosters dApp innovation, and promotes AI + blockchain adoption, driving real-world impact and ecosystem growth in Vietnam.

1. Milestone 1: Builder Meetup Series Launch (Month 1-2)

1.1. Milestone Outputs:

• Kick-off and organize 02 Builder Meetups (online and/or offline).
• Launch official Sky3Team landing page with event and registration features.
• Establish Vietnam Cardano Builder community Discord channel.
• Compile and publish recap content (blog, video, social media post).
• Outreach and collaboration with at least 3 local Web3 or developer communities to promote the series.

1.2. Acceptance Criteria:

• Minimum of 50 total participants attend the meetups.
• Sky3Team website publicly accessible and functional.
• Discord community reaches 50 active members within the period.
• Meetups generate positive feedback from attendees and initial developer interest in Cardano.

1.3. Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Attendance records and participant feedback forms.
• Event recap materials: videos, photos, blog posts, social media.
• Screenshots of Discord community engagement.
• Live Sky3Team landing page with event archive and upcoming calendar.
• Copies of collaboration emails/partnership messages with local communities.

2. Milestone 2: Activate Builder Connect Program (Month 3-4)

2.1. Milestone Outputs:

• Official launch of Sky3 Builder Connect, with a matchmaking and mentoring system.
• 3 offline/online community workshops hosted for skills sharing.
• Creation of 5-7 working teams from registered participants.
• Mini internal demo session for early product ideas.

2.2. Acceptance Criteria:

• Minimum 30 registrations attend the program.
• At least 5 teams matched and onboarded into the development phase.
• Each team assigned a mentor and initial roadmap.
• Positive feedback from team onboarding sessions.

2.3. Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Team lists with member info and skill sets.
• Event reports with photos, attendance, and video recordings.
• Feedback forms from teams and mentors.
• Demo session summary with pitch decks or prototypes.

3. Milestone 3: AI Hackathon (Month 5-6)

3.1. Milestone Outputs:

• Planning and execution of a 7-day AI Hackathon (hybrid format).
• Recruitment of judges, speakers, and sponsors.
• 6+ teams submit working prototypes or dApps.
• Award ceremony for top 3 winning projects.
• Recap video and public post-event report.

3.2. Acceptance Criteria:

• At least 30 participants registered.
• 70% of teams submit functional or semi-functional projects.
• Final showcase and awards published.
• Hackathon outputs include documentation and repo links.

3.3. Evidence of Milestone Completion:

• Hackathon event media (agenda, videos, images).
• GitHub or Notion links to submitted projects.
• Winner announcement and judging rubric.
• Public recap post and social media coverage.
• List of sponsors, speakers, and mentors.

1. Milestone 1: Builder Meetup Series Launch (Month 1-2) → Total: 20.000 ADA

1.1. F&B & Hospitality (Light refreshments, drinks, finger food, hospitality for guest speakers or special attendees: 2,000 ADA

1.2. Guest speaker fees: 5.000 ADA

1.3. Pre-event setup (Telegram, Discord, website, promotional materials): 3.000 ADA

1.4. Initial community outreach (ads, KOL collaborations): 5.000 ADA

1.5. Venue rental and setup for offline kick-off meetup – 5,000 ADA

2. Milestone 2: Activate Builder Connect Program (Month 3-4) → Total: 15.000 ADA

2.1. Program Design & Coordination: 2,000 ADA

• Designing the online program structure (mentorship, AMA, workshops, panel discussions)
• Creating event materials (onboarding kit, guidelines for speakers and participants)

2.2. Sponsors for guest speakers, mentors, and contributors: 5,000 ADA

2.3. Online Platform & Recording Tool : 2,000 ADA

2.4. Technical Support & Infrastructure: 2,000 ADA

2.5. Rewards for Builders: 2,500 ADA

2.6. Operations & Contingency: 1,500 ADA

3. Milestone 3: AI Hackathon (Month 5-6) → Total: 30.000 ADA

3.1. Prize Pool for Top 3 – 15,000 ADA

• 1st Prize: 6.000 ADA
• 2nd Prize: 4.000 ADA
• 3rd Prize: 2.000 ADA
• 2 bonus prizes (Community Choice Prize, Best UX-UI): 3.000 ADA

3.2. Program Design, Judges & Mentor Coordination – 4,000 ADA

3.3. Venue Rental, Equipment, Onsite Logistics and Teabreak – 5,500 ADA

3.4. Online Platform & Tools – 2,500 ADA

• Hackathon management platform (e.g., Devpost, Taikai)
• Livestream, Zoom Pro, Discord bots, team support system.

3.5. Marketing, Design & Community Outreach – 2,000 ADA

• Visual design, video teaser, event page, social content
• Promotion via X, Discord, Cardano community channels
• Collaborations with KOLs and AI/blockchain builders

3.6. Operations & Contingency – 1,000 ADA

• Staff support, coordination, final reporting
• Reserve for unexpected expenses, transaction or conversion fees

4. Project Management and Overheads (Across All Milestones) → Total: 35.000 ADA

4.1. Personnel Costs – 30,000 ADA, including:

• 1 Project Manager: 5.000 ADA
• 1 Ecosystem Growth Lead: 5.000 ADA
• 1 Event Coordinator: 3.500 ADA
• 2 Content Creators: 6.000 ADA
• 1 Graphic Designer: 4.500 ADA
• 1 Technical Mentor: 3.000 ADA
• 1 Developer Support: 3.000 ADA

4.2. Contingency fund: 5.000 ADA

5. Grand Total: 100.000 ADA

• Please note that our preferred currency is ADA.

1. Estimated Team Size: 8 core members

• 1 Project Manager
• 1 Ecosystem Growth
• 1 Event Coordinator (logistics, communication)
• 2 Content Creator (recap posts, media production, social engagement, workshop support)
• 1 Graphic Designer (visual assets for events, social media, recap content)
• 1 Technical Mentor (guidance for Builder Connect and Hackathon teams)
• 1 Developer Support (setup for registration platforms, Discord bots, etc.)

2. Estimated Duration: 6 months

• Month 1–2: Launch Builder Meetup Series + Community Onboarding
• Month 3–4: Execute Builder Connect Program + Team Formation
• Month 5–6: Host AI Hackathon + Support Post-event Development

3. Please note: These figures are estimates based on the current proposal scope and may be adjusted as the project evolves or scales.

Sky3Team has demonstrated solid experience in organizing educational and community-driven events for the Cardano ecosystem in Vietnam. Over the past year, we’ve successfully led multiple initiatives focused on developer onboarding, community building, and technical capacity development. These events below highlight our team’s ability to design and execute impactful, technically focused activities that directly support Cardano ecosystem growth in Vietnam.

1. Cardano Builder Online Meetup Series:

• The Cardano Builder Online Meetup Series was successfully held via zoom, attracting 370 Registrations, over 150 participants for the Session #1
• Topic: This online training program was tailored for beginner developers, covering essential topics such as blockchain fundamentals, Cardano architecture, CLI interaction, Lucid integration, and an introduction to smart contracts.
• Sky3Team played a key role in coordinating with guest instructors, managing the event logistics, and technical support for learners, ensuring smooth execution and high engagement throughout the series.

2. Cardano Builder Offline Meetup 2025 #1:

• The Cardano Builder Offline Meetup 2025 #1 was held on March 2 in Hanoi, with 25 members of the Cardano Builder Vietnam community attending.
• Topic: The meetup focused on sharing the latest updates from the Cardano ecosystem, fostering dialogue among local builders, and introducing support programs designed to help Vietnamese developers start or scale their projects.
• List of speakers: ~ Mr. Alex, Developer Advocate at Intersect - presented Intersect’s developer support initiatives and global connection opportunities. ~ Mr. Jimmy, Vcoincheck Leader - shared insights into recent technological developments and trends within the Cardano ecosystem.

3. Cardano Blockchain Meetup Special – Hanoi (Sep 2024):

• On September 22, 2024, the Cardano Blockchain Meetup Special Hanoi welcomed 45 attendees out of 98 registered guests. The event was organized with contributions from Cardano Builder Asia, Cardano Vietnam, Sky3 Team (Admin of Cardano Builder Vietnam Community), C2VN Team, and Vcoincheck Team.
• Topic: The event marked the official launch of the Cardano Builders Vietnam Community. It focused on introducing the community’s strategic direction and development roadmap, while setting the foundation for future Hanoi-based Cardano meetups and long-term support for Vietnamese developers building on the Cardano blockchain.
• Speaker: The event was hosted by Cardano Vietnam and Sky3 Team as Community Manager. Guest speakers included: ~ Mr. Long, CEO of Minswap – the top decentralized exchange (DEX) on Cardano – shared his journey building Minswap from the ground up. ~ Mr. Jimmy Lee, Vcoincheck Leader - shared key updates about the Cardano ecosystem, including information on Fund 13 Catalyst

After the initial development and execution of the proposed activities, we plan to ensure sustainability through the followings:

1. Community-Driven Continuity: Builder communities formed during the meetups and hackathons will be nurtured via channels (Discord/Telegram), and open-source contribution opportunities.

2. Sky3 Builder Connect as a Long-Term Hub: The Sky3 Builder Connect program will continue functioning as a networking and support hub, helping new developers onboard and find co-founders or collaborators for future ventures.

3. Content and Resource Reusability: Educational materials, workshop content, and hackathon toolkits will be documented and shared openly, enabling community reuse and replication by other regional groups or future organizers.

4. Community Moderators & Core Team Involvement: A dedicated team of organizers and community moderators will remain active post-proposal to manage the platforms, support ongoing engagement, and facilitate future activities.

1. Sky3Team has received meaningful support and engagement from the wider Cardano community—both online and offline—demonstrating strong endorsement for our ongoing and future initiatives. We have organized several impactful events that attracted significant attention and participation from developers and blockchain enthusiasts across Vietnam. These include:

• Cardano Builder Meetup Online (https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-builder-meetup-online-1-15-03-2025-recap/144880)
• Cardano Builder Meetup Offline #1 (https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-builder-meetup-offline-1-giao-l-u-c-ng-d-ng-l-p-trinh-vien/143537?u=hakochan)
• Cardano Blockchain Meetup Special - Ha Noi (https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-blockchain-meetup-special-ha-noi-vietnam-22-9-2024-recap/136292)

2. These events collectively brought together hundreds of participants and showcased the vibrancy of the Cardano developer scene in Vietnam. The positive feedback and growing attendance have encouraged us to scale up future activities like the proposed Builder Connect Program and AI Hackathon.

3. Our X account has ~3,000 organic followers and our Telegram group has 102 active members — mainly builders and Cardano supporters. This growth reflects strong trust and interest, driven by our consistent updates, resources, and event recaps.

4. Projects that we have onboarded on Cardano ecosystem: We have played an active role in helping onboard and support four emerging projects on the Cardano blockchain. These include:

• Cai Network - The all-in-one AI platform on Cardano. We Create, Train, Monetize Intelligence. (https://x.com/CaiNetwork_net?s=21&t=lH5BDEIjNKOoUMAAcnrefA)
• Spidex AI - The AI and Liquidity Abstraction Layer unifying Cardano’s DeFi. (https://x.com/Spidex_ag?s=21&t=lH5BDEIjNKOoUMAAcnrefA)
• Loopfi - Liberate Your Yield. (https://x.com/loopfi_org?s=21&t=lH5BDEIjNKOoUMAAcnrefA)
• WhaleTrack AI - The first AI-powered on-chain solution on Cardano, WhaleTrack lets you track, follow, and trade like a whaling-gun. (https://x.com/Whaletrack_AI?s=21&t=lH5BDEIjNKOoUMAAcnrefA)

5. Our team provided these projects with technical guidance, ecosystem onboarding support, and access to community resources, helping them progress from ideas into real dApps within the Cardano network.

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