Maddur Project: Technical Document
1. Introduction: The Maddur project aims to integrate blockchain technology into the artisanal chocolate brand, Maddur, based on the Cardano blockchain. The project will involve the development of smart contracts, APIs, and a decentralized application (DApp) to enable gamification, anti-counterfeiting measures, loyalty and rewards programs, and community partnerships within the Maddur chocolate ecosystem.
2. Smart Contracts: The following smart contracts will be built on the Cardano blockchain:
a. Unique Identifier Smart Contract: This smart contract generates a unique identifier for each Maddur chocolate bar. It ensures the authenticity and provenance of each bar by associating it with relevant data, including production details, cocoa origin, and quality certifications.
b. Points and Rewards Smart Contract: This smart contract manages points and rewards for Maddur customers. It tracks the number of points earned by customers through purchases, referrals, and participation in challenges. Customers can redeem points for discounts, exclusive offers, and limited-edition chocolate products.
3. APIs: The following APIs will be integrated to interact with the Cardano blockchain and external services:
a. Blockchain Node API: This API enables communication with the Cardano blockchain nodes to read and write data, query smart contracts, and submit transactions.
b. Wallet Management API: The wallet management API facilitates customer wallet creation, transaction handling, and balance inquiries.
c. Smart Contract Interaction API: The smart contract interaction API allows the DApp to communicate with the deployed smart contracts to execute transactions and access contract data.
d. External Data Retrieval API: The external data retrieval API fetches additional information, such as cocoa certifications and cocoa origin details, from external sources to enrich the smart contract data.
4. DApp Development: The DApp will be developed to provide a seamless user experience and facilitate interactions with the smart contracts. The DApp will include the following features:
a. User Registration and Authentication: Customers can register and log in to their accounts, providing a secure and personalized experience.
b. Points Tracking and Redemption: Customers can view their points balance, earned through purchases and referrals, and redeem points for rewards and discounts.
c. Challenges and Quests: The DApp will host gamified challenges and quests that customers can participate in to earn additional points and rewards.
d. Chocolate Bar Authenticity Check: Customers can use the DApp to verify the authenticity of their purchased chocolate bars by scanning the unique identifier QR code.
e. Community Engagement: The DApp will feature a community section where customers can interact, share experiences, and participate in discussions.
5. Project Timeline: The development of the Maddur project will be divided into five milestones, as outlined in the proposal document. Each milestone will have a specific timeline and success criteria for validation.
6. Budget Allocation: The proposed budget for the Maddur project will cover expenses related to development, testing, deployment, documentation, security audits, and project management. Detailed cost breakdown and justification are provided in the budget section of the proposal.
7. Conclusion: The Maddur project aims to revolutionize the chocolate industry by leveraging blockchain technology and gamification features. With the development of smart contracts, APIs, and a user-friendly DApp, Maddur seeks to enhance product authenticity, customer loyalty, and community engagement. Through this technical document, we have presented an overview of the project's key components and development plan, showcasing how the integration of blockchain on Cardano will elevate the Maddur chocolate brand.