ETOSPHERES Labs will showcase our GDPR-compliant Web3 platform and ETOPay wallet SDK at IoT World Congress Barcelona, connecting with global developers seeking EU-based payment solutions. ETOPay is fully EU based (no AWS/Google etc) and covers the wallet-sdk, KYC, fiat-on/off ramp and invoicing (all the parts nobody wants to handle or built a compliance team for that under MiCAR). Our German-engineered & data-sovereign infrastructure resonates strongly with European enterprise clients who prioritize compliance and security.

Transport ~200€,

Flight 400€ (Munich - Barcelona),

Hotel 600€

Marketing Materials with IOTA added: ~200€

By positioning & presenting IOTA Rebased as the backbone of our payment infrastructure at this global event, we'll validate these networks as enterprise-ready solutions in the competitive IoT payments landscape, aiming to drive new adoption, awareness on the tech change, and ecosystem growth.

Holger Köther has been an integral part of the IOTA Ecosystem since 2017 and is adept in the technology, as well as the business side. Benjamin Bönisch has been driving adoption of IOTA over the past 5 years as part of ETO Gruppe to make IOTA part of farm-united, project ALFRIED, Cellpic and other market facing solutions.

We propose launching a playable teaser of the upcoming MMO Trappist 1 on the Shimmer network, using Shimmer as the sole in-game currency.

The game is already under development, but in an attempt to help revive interest in Shimmer, we are proposing a slight change in our development schedule, whereby we prioritise on-chain connection to boost interest in both the Shimmer coin and the Shimmer network.

Shimmer will be given some utility, perhaps for the first time. The game will reward Shimmer for quests and handing in gathered resources. Players can also sell resources on the in-game auction house, where the trading currency is Shimmer, and players can trade amongst themselves, again with Shimmer being the only currency in the game.

This project will also be a living example of the original purpose of Shimmer: To be a live staging network that’s more than merely a valueless testnet.

Trappist 1 is a free-to-play, free-to-earn, indie MMO under development, with a planned, light-weight “playable teaser” slated for 22 May 2025. Read much more about the project at docs.trappist1.io.

We propose to modify the playable teaser (though not necessarily the very first release) to replace the Tungsten in-game currency with Shimmer and connect the game Shimmer network, earlier than originally planned.

This brings interest, discussion and activity to the Shimmer network, and new early players to Trappist 1.

It’s important to manage expectations: The playable teaser is a teaser. It has a number of functioning subsystems (quests, inventory, bank, auction house, exploration, dialogs, others) but it will initially be light on content. It will serve as a foundation to expand the content over time.

Edward Falzon is a veteran software-developer with Master’s degrees in Business (Entrepreneurialism) and Information Technology (Game-Design). He is a Unity Certified Expert Game-play Programmer, Unity Certified Professional 3D Artist and Unity Certified Associate Developer.

Mediavilla LTD proposes to establish and operate RPC Nodes to support the IOTA EVM ecosystem. This initiative will ensure robust node infrastructure, improve network reliability, and enhance developer experience. The grant request includes $6,000 as an initial payment dedicated to covering AWS infrastructure costs and $15,000 as a service fee for operating the nodes for one year. All AWS-related expenses will be transparently invoiced to the Tangle Community Treasury (TCT) to ensure good faith and no margin on these costs. If AWS expenses exceed $6,000, additional reimbursements will be required from the TCT to ensure uninterrupted operations.

This grant will significantly contribute to the positive growth of the IOTA ecosystem by addressing a critical infrastructure gap—reliable and scalable RPC Nodes. Many applications currently face delays or challenges in launching due to underpowered and inconsistent node infrastructure, which limits transaction throughput and hinders network reliability. This project directly resolves these pain points, empowering developers and improving user experience across the ecosystem.

Improved Developer Experience:

Enhanced Ecosystem Reliability:

Mediavilla LTD aims to address the critical need for reliable RPC infrastructure within the IOTA EVM ecosystem. The RPC Nodes will be hosted on robust cloud infrastructure (AWS), with a primary focus on scalability, uptime, and performance. Many existing applications face limitations due to underpowered RPC nodes, resulting in poor transaction throughput and inconsistent reliability. By deploying highly performant nodes, this project will alleviate these issues, ensuring the IOTA EVM ecosystem can support high transaction volumes and scale efficiently as adoption grows.

Scope:

Mediavilla LTD is a Malta-based company specializing in DeFi strategy and operations. Our team combines technical expertise and operational experience to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Team Members:

Experienced Web3 strategist and grant reviewer with extensive knowledge of DeFi protocols. 

This grant proposal covers a security and pen test audit by AuditOne of the Bloom Desktop wallet. The audit has been completed and we have the audit results. All relevant findings have been resolved.

This audit has allowed Bloom Labs to provide a secure wallet that combines both IOTA and IOTA EVM in one seamless interface facilitating the growth of IOTA EVM. It has also enabled easy fiat-to-crypto on-ramping for IOTA community members.

The audit's scope covers:

Charlie Varley - Co-Founder and CEO, Bloom. 7 years building on IOTA including Bloom, Firefly, Trinity, Spark and Selv. Former Director of Engineering, IOTA Foundation.

Nicole O'Brien - CO-Founder and CTO, Bloom. 3.5 years building on IOTA including Bloom and Firefly. Former Technical Lead, IOTA Foundation. Previous software consultancy for UK Ministry of Defence and NHS.

This proposal, a validator is planned with the Tangle Bay project, which is to be operated and maintained on a permanent basis. The aim is to use this validator to operate an independent and non-rented validator to provide the highest possible availability within the validator committee. 

Independent long-term validator and low commission, so that the ecosystem receives more rewards through the delegation of stake.

The operation of the validator includes maintenance, backup strategies, failure protection (power), failure protection (hard disks), monitoring of the system and server location, possible agreements for future updates/error analyses with the IOTA Foundation.

Tangle Bay is a private project that has been offering professional services for the IOTA ecosystem since 2018. The project is operated by No8ody (active in the IOTA ecosystem since 2017).

MagicSea is a leading DEX on the IOTA EVM and longterm supporter from the IOTA ecosystem. We constantly build new features for MagicSea and pushing the boundaries to bring new innovations to our ecosystem. In this current case, we have build special and innovative Maker Vaults which are in the auditing process right now. More details are described below.

Benefits of Maker Vaults for the IOTA Ecosystem

Enhanced Liquidity Efficiency:

Maker Vaults improve liquidity allocation within the ecosystem by concentrating liquidity where it is most needed. This leads to tighter spreads and better price stability, enhancing the overall trading experience for users.

Introducing Maker Vaults: A Smarter Way to Manage Liquidity

Maker Vaults offer an innovative way to manage liquidity and create a win-win situation for MagicSea users and experienced market makers. With Maker Vaults, anyone can open their own vault or join an existing one. The process is simple, open to all, and designed to make liquidity management both rewarding and efficient.

A vault manager is given full control over the liquidity parameters, enabling them to shape the liquidity position, adjust the number of bins, and change the active or inactive liquidity ratio. This flexibility allows managers to implement strategies tailored to their expertise. The better a vault is managed, the stronger its performance metrics become, incentivizing more participants to join.

The MagicSea team is known in the IOTA ecosystem and is supporting the Shimmer EVM and IOTA EVM since day one.

Dark Mythos is a crypto based fantasy universe designed to welcome players, collectors, traders, and fantasy enthusiasts alike.The Dark Mythos ecosystem integrates various token types and mechanisms to create an immersive trading and  gaming experience. It features in-game currencies, tradable collectibles, and soulbound assets for new players, allowing them to achieve initial successes without investment. Seamlessly connected platforms create a dynamic and interactive environment. The versatile use of NFTs and token technologies makes the ecosystem flexible and appealing to different types of users.

The project brings a strong brand to the IOTA ecosystem, attracting new users and increasing transaction volumes. While the core operations and transactions of the ecosystem run on IOTA, Dark Mythos offers a multi-chain entry point, allowing users from selected EVM ecosystems to join seamlessly. Additionally, Dark Mythos provides the IOTA ecosystem with a blueprint for operating Web3 GameFi projects in a sustainable and legally compliant manner in Europe.

Moreover, Dark Mythos enriches the IOTA ecosystem by showcasing the scalability and efficiency of IOTA's feeless architecture, which is crucial for high-frequency transactions in gaming environments. The project also serves as a bridge between traditional gaming communities and blockchain technology, driving broader adoption of IOTA beyond conventional use cases. By integrating advanced tokenomics, diverse reward systems, and cross-chain compatibility, Dark Mythos positions IOTA in the rapidly growing GameFi sector, demonstrating its potential to support complex, large-scale applications.

The Dark Mythos ecosystem expands on existing modules like the Explorer and Trading Card Game by integrating additional layers and features that deepen the gaming experience. At its core are various token types, including standardized ERC20 tokens for trading, exclusive in-game currencies, and materials that can only be used within the ecosystem. This is complemented by gaming and collectible NFTs (ERC721) that can be traded both within and outside the ecosystem, as well as ERC1155 tokens with advanced functionalities. Players are incentivized through a multi-layered reward system, featuring mechanisms like the Cosmic Vault for funding tournaments and Ethereal Eruption for random drops of valuable materials.

Crafting is a central element of the ecosystem, allowing players to create specialized components using various base materials and recipes, enhancing their gameplay abilities. Profession-specific paths such as Refiner, Alchemist, and Constructor offer further opportunities for customization and specialization. Platforms like the Auction House, Bazaar, and Black Market facilitate the trading of gaming and crafting tokens and provide access to limited and rare collectibles.

What sets the concept apart is its comprehensive legal assurance: The whitepaper has been reviewed by a specialized crypto lawyer and fully complies with German and European regulations, including the upcoming MiCAR guidelines. Additionally, all required smart contracts have been audited and received top marks, ensuring the highest standards of security and functionality. This ensures not only a unique but also a safe and legally compliant gaming experience for all users. By merging fantasy elements with blockchain technology, the Dark Mythos ecosystem delivers an immersive experience that meets the highest standards of both gameplay and regulatory compliance.

The Dark Mythos team currently consists of four core members, one of whom is a full-time employee. The extended team, including freelancers, advisors, and consultants, totals around 12 people. The core members have known each other for many years and have collab orated on numerous entrepreneurial and project-based ventures.

Fabian Vetter – Fullstack Developer and independent contractor, responsible for all Web2 and gaming-related aspects of the project. Fabian brings extensive experience with several years of professional development expertise.

Marcel Gauss – Web3 and Smart Contract Developer with substantial experience in Web3 technologies. Marcel works at a major European software company within their DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) department, bringing in-depth knowledge of blockchain and smart contracts.

Michél Kaatz – Founder and currently CIO at a software company, Michél brings over 15 years of professional experience in marketing and IT security. His strategic oversight helps guide the project’s technical and marketing directions.

This proposal is a request to support Bloom's attendance of Token2049 in Singapore. The requested grant will help support flights and hotels for our team, alongside attendance of side events including VC speed dating and pitch competitions. In attending Token2049 in Singapore, the Bloom team will promote the IOTA EVM ecosystem at one of the Web3 industry's largest in-person events.

Bloom's presence at Token2049 will help encourage industry leaders, founders and users to explore IOTA. Through networking, panel discussions and showcases, the Bloom team will encourage founders and investors to build and invest within the IOTA ecosystem.

This proposal is a request to support Bloom's attendance of Token2049 in Singapore. The requested grant will help support flights and hotels for our team, alongside attendance of side events including VC speed dating and pitch competitions. In attending Token2049 in Singapore, the Bloom team will promote the IOTA EVM ecosystem at one of the Web3 industry's largest in-person events.

Charlie Varley - Co-Founder and CEO, Bloom. 7 years building IOTA including Bloom, Firefly, Trinity, Spark and Selv. Former Director of Engineering, IOTA Foundation.

Nicole O'Brien - CO-Founder and CTO, Bloom. 3.5 years building on IOTA including Bloom and Firefly. Former Technical Lead, IOTA Foundation. Previous software consultancy for UK Ministry of Defence and NHS.

This proposal outlines the support for early growth of the Coda RWA exchange and RWA tokenization on IOTA through strategic industry exposure and marketing, to onboard and acquire larger royalty rights for tokenization on the IOTA EVM network, to bring in new active users, in-bound liquidity, and increase TVL and transactions across the network. 

The proposal will support industry focused digital marketing and awareness campaigns, royalty rights acquisition, expanding the reach for the Coda platform through artist & repertoire (A&R) outreach, and expanding the platform with an accessible artist profile and onboarding system to increase the ease of adoption and improve user and rights acquisition. 

The desired outcome will be to bring more users to the Coda platform and the IOTA EVM network from outside of the ecosystem. With a primary goal to tokenize higher yield real-world assets on IOTA EVM and bring more real-world value on-chain.

The target overall outcome will be to grow the TVL of RRTs tokenized on-chain over time from the current $100k to over $500k in the first 4-6 months. 

Coda exchange has proven itself with the successful launch of the first RWA Exchange on IOTA EVM, with a current TVL of tokenized royalty rights valuing more than $100k (USD). Working with industry partners like TuneCore in music distribution and royalties, PublishDrive in book publishing and sales royalties, PRS for publishing rights ownership, and leading rights, marketing agencies, and legal firms in the USA, Coda is actively facilitating the global distribution of new music and book releases that have resulted in the royalty rights to 16 music releases and 1 book already tokenized and trading on the platform.

This is a live platform and not a proof of concept or demo:

TVL = $100k+     Volume = $20k+     Unique Wallets = 1k+     Total Transactions = 2.5k+     Rights Tokenized = 17+

Patrick Fischer is a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience across a diverse range of industries. With deep expertise in business and backend development, as well as smart contract development, Patrick has become a valuable contributor to the IOTA ecosystem. A dedicated member of the IOTA community since 2017, Patrick also serves as a moderator for the IOTA Discord, actively engaging with and supporting the community. He has contributed to open-source IOTA-related initiatives and assisted with community projects on a technical level, as well as other ecosystem projects in the background. Patrick is the co-owner or owner of several companies and projects, including palow UG, and IOTA-focused initiatives such as Daobee, Iota Content Creator DAO, Tangleverse, Rusty Robot Country Club, Coda, and Infernal Uprising. His extensive experience and commitment to innovation continue to drive impactful contributions within the IOTA, blockchain and decentralized technology space.

Manuel Benitez is a highly skilled and innovative Frontend Developer with over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. Based in Argentina, Manuel co-founded Coda Digital LLC, where he currently leads as the Head Frontend Developer, focusing on gamification and enhancing UI/UX experiences. Throughout his career, Manuel has driven significant advancements in front-end development, leveraging his expertise to create engaging and user-friendly digital experiences. With a strong background in full-stack development and educational mentorship, previously serving as a Full Stack Tutor at Develhope, Manuel is fluent in both English and Spanish and brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to technological excellence.

Bloom is a beautifully-designed, user-centric wallet that combines IOTA, Shimmer, and Shimmer EVM in one intuitive interface. Bloom offers a simple and secure asset management platform, connections to web-based dApps, and in-wallet integrations like fiat on-ramping. This proposal will help support the continued development of features for IOTA and Shimmer, the development of a governance tab for IOTA and Shimmer, and the development of governance tracking functionalities for the TCT.

Since its launch, Bloom has elevated usability in the IOTA ecosystem by combining IOTA, Shimmer, and Shimmer EVM into one wallet. Bloom supports Ledger Nano and can directly connect to ShimmerEVM dApps with WalletConnect. Bloom is making it easier for newcomers to join the IOTA ecosystem, assisting them in discovering dApps through Tide campaigns and buying IOTA through a fiat on ramp. 

This investment will support the continued development of new features in Bloom for the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems. As part of this project, Bloom Labs are implementing a governance tab in the Bloom wallet as well as developing governance tracking functionalities for the TCT.

The Treasury’s investment will be used to support development of Bloom and allow us to further expand Bloom's featureset in the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems. This investment will also support the development of a governance tab in the Bloom wallet and certain governance tracking functionalities for the TCT such as a quorum tracker.

The Bloom team is comprised of Charlie Varley, Nicole O'Brien, David de Troch, Mark Nardi, and Jean Ribeiro. The Bloom team have been developing within the IOTA ecosystem for many years, including previous work on Trinity, Firefly, Selv and Spark.

The purpose of this proposal is to set up and actively manage as well as promote a Bounty Board for the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems. This proposal aims to achieve this by making use of Dework, Coordinape and Hedgey.Finance. Dework is a battle-tested Bounty Board, Coodinape is a flawlessly working tool for distributing work and incentives among a bigger team of collaborators and Hedgey.Finance automates payments.

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Blockpit successfully integrated Shimmer EVM (L2) and is now looking to also support IOTA & Shimmer L1, allowing realtime data processing via Public Keys to assist users with their tax reporting & optimization. Contrary to the Layer 2 EVM chain, the native Layer 1 integration requires substantial infrastructure and development resources, which should be supported with this grant.

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The TLDR for this grant is to support the German community with the complex tax system by integrating with Cointracking.

Cointracking (https://cointracking.info/index.php) will integrate:

Taxes are a major challenge for all nationalities but particularly challenging for Germans. As our community is made up heavily of Germans, it makes sense to support the integrative support for a tax application that specifically can manage the German tax complexities.

Cointracking can also be used by other nationalities as well. Further, they are willing to take on the task of integrating layer-1 with IOTA and Shimmer which isn’t easy.

Taxes are a major challenge for all nationalities but particularly challenging for Germans. As our community is made up heavily of Germans, it makes sense to support the integrative support for a tax application that specifically can manage the German tax complexities.

Cointracking can also be used by other nationalities as well. Further, they are willing to take on the task of integrating layer-1 with IOTA and Shimmer which isn’t easy.

Cointracking is very experienced and comes highly requested by the German community.

Tangle Bay has already been offering free services to the ecosystem since 2018 and is the only provider besides the IOTA Foundation to offer a highly available public IOTA & Shimmer API, as well as entry nodes, snapshots source & more. Furthermore, Tangle Bay runs the SWARM project, which enables all users in the ecosystem to easily run an IOTA/Shimmer node.

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The main goal of the funding is to maintain/expand the provided infrastructure and services that have been available to the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystem for free for years.

I have been running the project since 2018 and have the relevant know-how from my job as an IT specialist. This knowledge and my passion for the project ensure that not only Tangle Bay has been developing positively for years, but also that the ecosystem and new operators of nodes are able to get started more easily.

Nimbus is a personalized portfolio for Web3 investors that help users tracking their investment on 50+ CEXs and Chains. We close the gap between retail users and defi protocols buy help the manage their portfolio, suggest yield farming.

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Tide is a web3 marketing platform that has deployed on Shimmer and already working with projects in the ecosystem. Tide is looking for a grant to support the Shimmer ecosystem growth. Tide partners include 1inch, Socket, Magpie and educators like Subli and Blocmates. Tide received grants from Arbitrum and Optimism as well.

This revised proposal adds additional accountability with monthly case studies and reports about campaigns and impact on Shimmer ecosystem.

Tide can help the Shimmer ecosystem acquire and retain users with a new approach. The relatively small size of the grant can help us running A/B tests in quests and develop more sustainable ways to incentivize users in web3.

Grant Project Goals

The 30k Grant is split in three components

Silvio - CEO. Prior to working in web3, Silvio was a former quant at Oliver Wyman (banking / aerospace), where he developed AI / ML models in different industries and countries (including US and Asia). Silvio has been working in web3 for three years and he is the co-founder of FiveElementsLabs, the company behind tide. Linkedin

Paolo - CTO. 10+ years of experience managing technical team across a variety of industries and company sizes. Paolo is a mentor at ETHglobal hackathons and a speaker at crypto events. He is also one of the top 30 profiles on Lens protocol. Linkedin

Engineering team. 4 ultra-competitive hackers with past experience in defi and web3. The team has track record:

-        Won several hackathons and grants

Multifaceted project plan that builds an industry standard due diligence process, incubator structure for community projects, and marketing campaign focusing on Capital Funding 3.0.

Project Deliverables:

This multifaceted grant proposal will benefit the IOTA & Shimmer Ecosystem in multiple ways supporting the growth of the ecosystem. As projects are starting to build they are seeking capital and quickly finding that investor capital has no idea who IOTA or Shimmer is. Yes, we have seen big headlines but at the end of the day they are sporadic.

Not only will this grant support marketing and do brand uplift but it will directly bring some VCs into our ecospace. Things have to start somewhere and this will be the start. The whole process will be transparent and documented not only in the spirit of Web 3.0, but also to give project owners hard data of what marketing works and what does not.

The Solution

This grant seeks to solve short-term problems and create an ongoing sustaining model to reach long-term goals. The overall goal is to build a top industry standard due diligence process for the Tangle Community Treasury that is not only accepted by venture and investor capital but also designed by them. If we need capital to attract developers and projects, we must focus on incentivizing capital into the ecosystem. By creating a due diligence process that the treasury committee can use to not only vet projects for public needs of the ecosystem (e.g., developer tooling, event sponsorship, community growth initiatives) but also to vet projects that are seeking investor or venture capital. Only some people want or need investment capital, and that is fine. The Treasury will still support those projects; however, the community projects and builders that do seek can use the Treasury as a type of incubator. 

Mike Klein, a VC himself, will develop this process and connect with other VCs, developing a high industry standard process. This process will be documented while marketing the progress and conducting brand uplift to come to a completion at the Eth Denver 2024 side event.

Name: Mike Klein

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mike-klein-5506b31b/

Company: https://www.digitalwealthinsider.com/

Bloom is a beautifully-designed, user-centric desktop wallet that combines IOTA, Shimmer, and Shimmer EVM in one intuitive interface. Initially offering a platform for simple and secure asset management, Bloom will expand its capabilities with connections to web-based dApps and in-wallet integrations like fiat on/off ramping and swaps.

Bloom will significantly elevate usability and security in the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems. For current community members, Bloom simplifies asset management and dApp use across IOTA, Shimmer, and Shimmer EVM. Unlike Firefly, Bloom combines IOTA and Shimmer in one app version. With the introduction of WalletConnect, Bloom will replace Metamask when interacting with Shimmer EVM.

For newcomers, Bloom makes it easier to join and navigate the ecosystem, assisting them in buying Shimmer and discovering dApps and tokens. Bloom supports Ledger Nano for every layer of the IOTA stack and will support other key ecosystem functionalities, including governance. Bloom's roadmap is dedicated to supporting the growth and wider adoption of the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems.

The Treasury’s investment will be used to support development in order to secure a much larger funding round with external investors.

The Bloom team is comprised of the majority of the original Firefly team: Charlie Varley, Nicole O'Brien, David de Troch, Mark Nardi, Matthew Maxwell and Jean Ribeiro. The team has been deeply-embedded in the IOTA ecosystem for a number of years, having built Trinity, Selv, Spark, Firefly and now Bloom.

Demia is working on a secure decentralized digital storage system that lets people and companies have full control over their data. We're asking for money to deploy the first instance of this system, particularly focused on DeFi services, and to help it work well with other platforms across the IOTA ecosystem. We’re also deploying infrastructure and services for climate data and are planning other industry-specific systems that will benefit from this secure technology which will feed new capabilities and partners into the IOTA ecosystem.

With our initial integrations with Soonaverse and our open-sourcing, Demia will improve how data is stored and shared for use in DeFi applications across the Shimmer ecosystem. We will set up a more advanced data layer for DeFi apps across Shimmer, to offer up-to-date data, which will help develop decentralized financial instruments like lending protocols, asset verification capabilities, and price feeds.

Combine Demia tools with the Soonaverse through open-sourcing and platform-based integrations. Also, enable payment for storage and oracle service modules on the Soonaverse platform.

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SPYCE.5 will operate an additional public access node for ShimmerEVM for 12 months (January-to-December 2024), in addition to the existing public endpoints from the IOTA Foundation.

In times of high traffic the IOTA Foundation nodes have been seen to not be able to keep up with the demand. We propose additional alternatives, organized by the independent community, for projects to interact in the fastest way possible with ShimmerEVM through alternative access points.

Ensure reliable service provisioning, service operation and access to ShimmerEVM for projects of the ecosystem. Take first steps as community to establish a democratized and IF independent ecosystem.

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The Mosquito Pay project uses this grant to develope a Pay-with-Shimmer (Startdust) Plug-In on Wordpress-WooCommerce web shop platform.

We are building the first perpetuals protocol on ShimmerEVM, which allows for leveraged trading as well as hedging risks. We will give 3% of the total token supply to the Tangle Community Treasury, which will bring cashflow to the Tangle Community Treasury and allow it, to replenish its reserve and give out more grants in the future.

Perpetuals platforms are considered a DeFi money lego. Perpetuals bring stability to an ecosystem, since it allows people to short assets and hedge away risks. We will give 3% of the total token supply to the Tangle Community Treasury, which will bring cashflow to the Tangle Community Treasury and allow it, to replenish its reserve and give out more grants in the future.

A functioning perpetuals protocol that offers real yield to the token holders.

Valentin taught Smart Contract Development at a university and specialized in financial derivatives and currently is a Board Member of the Digital Euro Association.

Niklas is an experienced Smart Contract Developer and works as a Quant for a Family Office.

Tobias is an experienced Full Stack Developer that has done everything under the sun: Frontend, Backend, DevOps and Systems Administration.

Richard is a DeFi Degen which an IT security background and consulted various Web 3 and DeFi Projects on Tokenomics Design and Liquidity Incentivization Strategies.

To issue stablecoins and deposit tokens to shimmer to support cross border trade

This will impact the number of intuitions operating on Shimmer and eventually IOTA. We will look to collaborate with Spyce5 and TLIP as the settlement side of cross-border trade finance.

Grant of 25,000 USD-equivalent (SMR, IOTA or USDT)

Grant of 15,000 When Fluent Deploys EVM contracts on Shimmer for testing 

Grant of 10,000 USD-equivalent (SMR, IOTA or USDT) once Fluent has issued USplus from Fluent reserve account in production to Shimmer EVM

Long time builders in web3, payments, and banking with quality reputations and half a century of experience between us.

By sponsoring Web3 Creators Soirée as Ruby Rendezvous (check the attachment), Shimmer can generate buzz across media channels in 3 Asia markets - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. It also provides opportunities for speaking and panel participation at Token2049 in Singapore, as Web3 Creators Soirée is included in the official event lineup.

Kowei is currently the Shimmer representative for this side event. And given Dom should attends Token2049 in Singapore, he would take the slot instead.

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SIDE EVENT BLOCKCHAIN WEEK “Battle of the Blockchains”. Join us for an thrilling and informative event, "Battle of the Blockchains," where some of the most prominent blockchain projects, including Solana, IOTA/Shimmer, Lisk, Cosmos and others, will compete to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and added values.

Larger Event at the Lisk Center together with CV Labs & Sponsorship from participating ecosystems

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Adds Shimmer support to Block Monitor mobile app and active monitoring API.

Extends IOTA support on mobile app and API through 2024.

IOTA and Shimmer enthusiasts will now be able to track their address balances in real-time, alongside all of their other crypto holdings, directly from their mobile phone (up to 10 addresses). Further, we will display their total balance in USD and BTC for ease of use. We also include a useful chart that details the percentage of each holding across all of their crypto portfolio.

Block Monitor is one of very few mobile crypto wallets available worldwide, including China. We achieved this by being a watch-only wallet - we never ask for seedphrases and we do not allow any send/receive functionality. Users can download and use Block Monitor with 100% confidence that their funds are not at risk by using our app.

Block Monitor will support Shimmer as well as the greater IOTA ecosystem in several ways.

For Shimmer:

Dylan Butler, currently Director of Engineering at MetaMask, has been at the forefront of pioneering blockchain solutions. As the founder of Block Monitor, he championed a trustless multi-chain crypto wallet that has become a beacon for safeguarding digital assets. Besides his technological pursuits, Dylan is a qualified Attorney in California and an inventor with five patents, spanning transformative areas like distributed gaming systems and zero-knowledge proofs. A staunch supporter of IOTA since 2018, Dylan’s footprint in the crypto world is both wide and deep.

IOTA SDK .NET: Formerly IOTA Wallet.NET, we aim to empower C# Developers in the IOTA Ecosystem. This proposal seeks funding to develop a comprehensive C# library, enabling developers to seamlessly integrate with the IOTA network. With this SDK, C# developers can leverage their skills and contribute to the growth of the IOTA ecosystem, expanding its reach and fostering innovation.

This project will support the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems by providing a robust and user-friendly SDK for C# developers. By offering seamless integration with the IOTA network, it will attract more developers to build applications using IOTA and Shimmer technologies. This increased developer adoption will lead to a broader range of innovative solutions, increased network activity, and further growth of the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems.

The goal of this proposal is to secure funding for the development of the IOTA SDK .NET, a C# library aimed at enabling C# developers to easily integrate with the IOTA ecosystem. The deliverable at the completion of this project will be a robust and feature-rich SDK that provides seamless functionality for interacting with the IOTA network, empowering C# developers to build innovative applications within the IOTA ecosystem.

I am Muhammad Razali, coming with a strong background in software development and security research. With over 12 years of experience in .NET and 5 years as senior software developers, I possess the necessary skills to successfully complete the development of the IOTA SDK .NET. I am dedicated to delivering a high-quality and feature-rich library that will empower C# developers within the IOTA ecosystem.

Deliver 12 Episodes of Spec Weekly.

Spec Weekly is a YouTube series focused on the IOTA/Shimmer ecosystems.

The series delivers a detailed analysis of IOTA/Shimmer initiatives and links their implementation to potential outcomes.

Spec Weekly presents information in basic terms, with language and descriptions that newcomers can digest. The messaging is by and large positive, while providing sound logic and information to support the show’s optimistic tone.

I intend to produce 1 new high-quality animated ad type videos focused on Shimmer. The video will be published to YouTube on my channel, “Everything Tangle” and my Twitter “Allthingstangle". These productions aim to increase the scope of audience, educate, stimulate discussion, and promote both Shimmer and IOTA. (Note: This was updated to be produced when EVM launches on the mainnet and the type of content choosen by the committee.

The purpose of this proposal is to present a streamlined process for incentivizing content creators within the IOTA & Shimmer ecosystem. The primary goal is to ensure the production of high-quality content while minimizing inefficiencies and associated costs for the Tangle Treasury. This proposal aims to achieve these objectives by introducing Coordinape as a tool that enables a fair and transparent distribution and management of rewards for content creators in our ecosystem.

Streamlined process: The content creator dashboard powered by Coordinape streamlines the proposal submission process, eliminating the need for content creators to individually submit proposals to the Tangle Treasury.

Quality assurance: Coordinape incorporates a reputation system that allows the community to assess the quality and credibility of content creators. This ensures that only trusted and qualified creators are engaged, maintaining high standards for created contents within the ecosystem.

Synergies: By utilizing the Coordinape platform, content creators gain visibility into the content creation landscape of our ecosystem, reducing the likelihood of duplication and fostering collaboration.

Cost efficiency: The adoption of Coordinape reduces inefficiencies, resulting in cost savings for the Tangle Treasury. By streamlining the process and allocating resources effectively, Coordinape promotes optimal utilization of available funds.

The current approach of content creators within the IOTA & Shimmer ecosystem submitting proposals independently to the Tangle Treasury lacks alignment and results in inefficiencies and increased costs. A framework is required to streamline the process, assure content quality and establish a fair payment and evaluation process.

We propose the introduction of a content creator platform to address the challenges as outlined above. This platform will serve as go-to for content creators in the Shimmer & IOTA ecosystem aiming to monetize their content creation. The platform will serve as a means to evaluate the quality of the created content through its transparent reward allocation system.

IOTA Penguin:

IOTA Penguin brings an academic background in Business Administration, with a specific focus on marketing. With a solid eight-year tenure as a Global Manager for Online Communications, he has demonstrated expertise in managing online marketing and corporate communications. In 2022, he transitioned to freelancing and started providing marketing, communications, and community growth services to an array of projects in the IOTA & Shimmer ecosystem. Later in December 2022, he immersed himself full-time in Web3 and established close ties with the IOTA Content Creators DAO. His extensive experience and expertise in communications and marketing make him an exemplary candidate for the administrative role in this initiative.

Finanzgoblin:

IOTAMPC is the Community-Driven Secure Multi-Party Computation Platform in the IOTA/Shimmer Ecosystem. Validators are chosen from the community. The bridge function is already available on the Shimmer EVM testnet.

The bridge enables the seamless transfer of assets from IOTA and other chains onto Shimmer EVM, making it a vital tool for Shimmer EVM development.

The grant will provide crucial support for IOTAMPC, enabling comprehensive audits through two full audits. Additionally, it will be utilized by the development team to enhance compatibility with additional chains and further improve the product.

Garrett Jin, co-founder of BitForex and TanglePay, has been actively involved in the IOTA ecosystem as a builder and supporter. The remaining team members have been carefully chosen from his co-founders at BitForex and notable cryptocurrency industry veterans dating back to their time at Huobi.

The project aims to make available open source C++ libraries to interact with the Layer 1 of the Shimmer network. The libraries final purpose is to work and integrate with the Qt framework and follow the "code once deploy everywhere" design. The project will produce the corresponding documentation and

examples with the goal of attracting developers and show the capabilities of the Shimmer network.

The ecosystem will be enlarged by attracting C++ developers and corresponding software applications. Although Qt is famous for its use in user interfaces is also powerful on networking, IoT, etc., that the ecosystem will appreciate. The different documentation will show how easy is to develop applications that interact with the Layer 1 of Shimmer by using C++/Qt. The documentation will lower the difficulty level for new developers and will explain the technology to the interested user.

The grant will be used to make available for C++ developers the basic components need it to interact with the Layer 1 of Shimmer.

The project also has the goal of attracting developers and show the capabilities of the Shimmer network.

The team is formed by Eduardo Gonzalez Lazo. Eduardo has PhD in Statistical Physics obtained from Sissa. During his academic studies he has gained the tools to solve problems, produce documentation and experience in software development. His initial interest about IOTA and IoT became a passion about cryptography, decentralization and distributed ledger technology. The later lead him to have a good understanding of the Stardust protocol in particular, and of Layer 1 of the Shimmer network in general. Eduardo has already started working on C++/Qt libraries for interacting with the Shimmer network in his free time.

We’re in the process of separating the Soonaverse front-end and back-end. The front end UI components will be open sourced and able to be used to plug into the Buildaverse platform, which is the evolution of the back-end. The funds from this grant will be used solely to pay developers to complete this separation, open source the front-end, and continue enhancing the Buildaverse platform.

This grant will support our project by allowing us to continue paying our developers, who are strictly working on building open source software that will be deployed on the IOTA and Shimmer networks for anybody and everybody to use. Having these tools available for new and existing projects will drive more people to build on top of IOTA and Shimmer since the barrier to entry will be lower.

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Adam Kundrat - 17+ years in product strategy, product design, and solutions architecture. Proven, successful startup founder, building organizations from the ground to acquisition. Founder of DLT start up SoonLabs, Extensive public & private enterprise leadership experience including Netsuite, Oracle, and CXC global.

Song Choi - 18+ year experience in corporate and start-up marketing/strategy.  Founder of DLT start up SoonLabs, Soonaverse, Buildaverse, Token Exchange, Soon Studios. Plus, fintech start up ChipIn, and telcom start up Skywave Broadband. Deep experience in banking, finance, HR, SaaS, and education.

The Ledger Integration Project for Unity will develop a fully modular system for Unity that will allow game-developers to integrate the Shimmer network into their games with only minimal knowledge of crypto, Shimmer or the Tangle.

Using ready-made Unity GameObjects and Components, a game-dev will be able to interact with the Shimmer network, seamlessly switching amongst the IOTA networks. Crypto-savvy developers will also be able to create compatible APIs for other networks, to snap into the Project structure without changing a line of code.

An ecosystem-centric snap-in toolkit for the world’s most popular 3D rendering engine will strongly encourage the development of new IOTA-based applications. Developers and studios who have never considered crypto will be more comfortable in taking their first steps and those already developing a crypto application will be encouraged to select the IOTA ecosystem, because it will be easier to implement than the alternatives.

Wallets and Transactions Create Wallet, Generate Address, Transaction, Micro-Transaction

Native Tokens Mint Native Tokens, Send Native Tokens, Melt Native Tokens, Burn Native Tokens, Destroy Foundry

NFTs and Output Types Mint NFTs, Send NFTs, Burn NFTs, Destroy Alias

Data Storage Send Data, Retrieve Data

Edward Falzon is a veteran software-developer with Master’s degrees in Business (Entrepreneurialism) and Information Technology (Game-Design). He is a Unity Certified Expert Game-play Programmer, Unity Certified Professional 3D Artist and Unity Certified Associate Developer.

In addition to current Unity projects under development, Edward has previously led a development team to produce, publish and market a network-management tool for network-support engineers.

He is an accomplished presenter, writer and trainer, having taught business-innovation in China and facilitated internship programs in the Philippines, and is the current Unity subject-matter expert for the Guided Projects division of Coursera.org, with a collective enrollment exceeding 30,000 students.

Junior developers will be variously assigned for additional or supplementary manpower for development, testing and documentation. These developers will report to the principal developer.

Tangle Bay has already been offering free services to the ecosystem since 2018 and is the only provider besides the IOTA Foundation to offer a highly available public IOTA & Shimmer API, as well as entry nodes, snapshots source & more. Furthermore, Tangle Bay runs the SWARM project, which enables all users in the ecosystem to easily run an IOTA/Shimmer node.

We request funding from the treasury to integrate Shimmer NFTs into ID8R and to create a range of stunning, exclusive 3D visualisations for NFT collectors within the Shimmer community. We will enable collectors to transform their 2D assets into compelling, shareable 3D content that can effortlessly be downloaded and published on social media. By making these visualisations available, our goal is to enrich user experience, foster creative expression, and elevate the Shimmer community's presence in the broader web3 landscape.

We invite those interested to explore our supporting link, which features a presentation detailing our proposal and showcasing concept animations that exemplify the potential outcomes of our project.

This project will positively impact the IOTA & Shimmer Ecosystem by providing NFT collectors with innovative tools to showcase their digital assets in a visually captivating manner. By leveraging these designs to promote Shimmer NFTs, we will help them "break out" of the current attention bubble, ultimately driving increased interest, engagement, and adoption of the Shimmer network and its growing NFT ecosystem.

The primary goal of this proposal is to create and integrate a series of 3D visualisations for NFT owners on the Shimmer network, enabling them to seamlessly transform their 2D collectibles into engaging digital displays. Upon completion, the deliverable will be a fully-functional, user-friendly feature within the ID8R web app that empowers the community to showcase their Shimmer NFTs in a visually captivating manner, fostering greater interest and awareness within the web3 ecosystem.

Our team is composed of passionate web3 enthusiasts and skilled professionals in design, software development, and the NFT industry. The cofounding team of ID8R, Joseph Skewes, Wyn Tiedmers, and V. Vishal, will dedicate their efforts to ensure this project's success. Collaborating with the renowned design studio relative.berlin, which has worked with notable clients like Kinder, McDonald's, Mercedes, and Porsche, we aim to create exceptional visualisations to promote growth of the Shimmer ecosystem.

Both Joseph and Wyn have held IOTA and participated in the community for over 5 years.

We propose the development of an open-source IOTA & Shimmer Identity wallet that follows the eIDAS 2.0 regulation and OpenID Foundation standards for user authentication and data sharing and W3C standards for Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials.

One challenge that has impeded the adoption of the IOTA Identity framework is the technical requirement for projects to build their own Identity Wallet. To address this issue, we propose developing an open-source wallet that is freely available to use. This solution can significantly increase the adoption of the IOTA Identity framework and provide more utility to the ecosystem.

Impierce Technologies plans to create an Identity Wallet that is compatible with both IOTA and Shimmer. The wallet will also support the next-generation OpenID standards that are compliant with eIDAS 2.0 regulation, which will allow users to authenticate themselves and share data. To achieve this, we will also be implementing the OpenID standards in Rust.

Impierce Technologies B.V. is a Dutch limited liability company that specializes in Self-Sovereign Identity and IOTA. Our team of developers and management are highly respected in the IOTA community and have made significant contributions to the development of IOTA Identity, including Jelle Millenaar, who served as the Lead of Identity at the IOTA Foundation. As a company, we have extensive experience and knowledge in the field of Self-Sovereign Identity and are committed to delivering innovative solutions that provide greater control and security to users.

Create a series of 21 videos on the IOTA 3.0 YouTube channel for the Spanish-speaking community focused on the advances of IOTA and the Shimmer Network

Infographics for IOTA and Shimmer Ecosystems. A series of visually appealing and easy-to-understand infographics to promote and educate about the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems, covering topics such as their technology, use cases, and comparison to other blockchain technologies.

Infiota will support the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems by creating visually appealing and easy-to-understand infographics that promote and educate about these technologies. By increasing awareness and understanding of IOTA and Shimmer, this project can help attract new investors, developers, and users to these ecosystems, ultimately contributing to their growth and success.

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This proposal is a funding request for the TangleVerse Times – the premiere IOTA & Shimmer ecosystem magazine. We had been sponsored through the IOTA Content Creator DAO, but due to limited funding we are on our own now. Currently we will not be able to generate another issue without additional funding.

The TangleVerse Times aims to educate and engage the IOTA / Shimmer community through original articles, community & IF member interviews, TL;DRs, editorials, news, FUD, etc. We have also been attempting to offer content that will also appeal to people in other ecosystems, to extend our reach beyond the IOTA bubble to promote growth.

Our primary goal is to enable continued, regular TangleVerse Times issues to ensure the community is aware of everything going on in the ecosystem with the huge increase in activity we are expecting with the full ShimmerEVM. An additional goal is to become self-sufficient through promotional placements during this time.

Currently, the team is DigitalSoul [Rob], Mart and Ness. IOTA_Poet [Jamie] is also an occasional contributor, but we have had guest content written by other well-known content creators such as MolochNess, KutKraft, Jelle Millenar, etc. We would like to expand the magazine to include additional original content with a focus on content that would also appeal to people outside our bubble. Primarily we will be working on a regular schedule of monthly issues as well as procuring additional authors to grow the scope of the magazine.

Introducing a versatile chain-agnostic open-source Discord bot that tracks Ethereum-compatible wallet transactions on any EVM-compatible chain, sending notifications to Discord servers via webhooks for any incoming/outgoing transactions. This project aims to enhance monitoring and interaction within the Shimmer Ecosystem.

This bot promotes transparency, real-time monitoring, and community engagement within the IOTA and Shimmer Ecosystem by providing an efficient, user-friendly tool for tracking transactions on any compatible chain. This toll will be open sourced for the community to use themselves to track wallet interactions in their own Discord Servers.

The project's goal is to deliver a robust, open-source Discord bot capable of tracking wallet transactions across various chains, enhancing user experience and fostering greater transparency within the IOTA & Shimmer Ecosystem.

I am Patrick, also known as Pathin. I have 14+ years of experience in professional software development and worked in various industries.

To create a streamlined efficient process that has one front end website. This enables the community treasury to:

This allows for an efficient grant submission and committee management system. The impact allows for quality proposal, management, and processes that ensure quality grants that support the positive growth of the Shimmer & IOTA ecosystem.

To create a streamlined efficient process that has one front end website. This enables the community treasury to:

I did this myself, JD Sutton, but building an Airtable database backend with a SoftR (No Cade) front end. My background specializes in field data collection, analysis, and client presentation. My experience helped me build these processes.

The project is a new approach to combining Shimmer’s / IOTA’s Rust libraries with the capabilities of Google's Flutter Framework to create mobile and desktop apps. Developers will create their own wrapper library with IOTA’s Rust libraries as dependencies. The wrapper library is cross-compiled and included into the Flutter app.

The grant will be used to create a step-by-step documentation consisting of github pages, accompanying github repos and some videos for further explanations.

1. The main affect will be that developers are able to build good-looking state-of-the-art apps for human actors.

2. Flutter/Dart developers will have easy access to the IOTA space which will increase the numbers of potential developers for IOTA in one fell swoop.

3. The approach might also entice JavaScript and other developers to look into Rust and Flutter/Dart.

4. From a developer perspective, the appeal of this approach is a well-defined workflow and the focus on implementation once the setup is complete.

Developers will get a step-by-step documentation to build apps with Rust and Flutter/Dart. The tutorial is a combination of GitHub pages, GitHub repositories and several Youtube videos. 

There are foreseen 3 milestones: 1. Setting up the fundamentals and explaining the overall workflow - 2. Building a simple example app - 3. Building a comprehensive example app („Shimmer Playground“).

I have a degree in electrical engineering (RWTH Aachen University) and I have over 25 years of experience in various areas of software development. I worked in the automotive industry for many years as a Java developer, business analyst and project coordinator.

I've also worked as a music producer in my life, so I named my Youtube channel DJ Kaiota.

Probably Nothing, the largest German news channel about IOTA, brings the latest news around the ecosystem of IOTA on YouTube on a weekly basis. Be it new projects, general developments or the new proposals in the DAO. I would like to expand the project further with more content, such as interviews or deeper insights into larger projects.

The IOTA ecosystem has become very large now with Shimmer, Assembly and the many new projects. The community needs a channel where all information is bundled. So everyone can be quickly up to date.

To assist the current community with weekly videos, but also to provide an overview for new members discovering IOTA, Shimmer or Assembly. The intension should be to carry the development to the outside to generate greater reach for IOTA.

I am Alexander and I have been invested in IOTA since 2017, have experienced ups and downs and would like to help the community with my videos. Among other things, I have programmed the Pay with IOTA plugins.

AuditOne develops smart contract coverage pools on Shimmer to give the community a chance to cover themselves against smart contract hacks and bugs. With a token economy we will incentivize all stakeholders of AuditOne to aim for long-term growth and success.

AuditOne has been building trust in the IOTA & Shimmer ecosystem while enhancing the security of several projects with our audits. For platforms we integrate our trust layer to verify on different dimensions like tokens and users. Our coverage pools will provide users and projects an additionally safety net to invest and interact with smart contracts in the ecosystem. Projects that we audit will get exposure to the Shimmer ecosystem and incentivized to join to some extent.

Project Goal 1 : Token economy infrastructure

In the about us section of our website (https://www.auditone.io/about-us) you can find the LinkedIn profile of every core team member.

Together we have more than 20 years of experience in the crypto space with many that entered in 2017/2018. All of us have experience in their designated field of expertise while our advisors support us in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Tokenomics. I (Adrien - CEO) have been part of the Iota community since 2018 and know most of the founders/projects that are building here.

AngelBlock is a platform that secures token sales with smart contracts for fundraising, vesting, and (what’s most important) release of funds to startups only when promised development milestones are actually delivered (on-chain capital protection).

With Your grant we want to bring fair crypto investments to Shimmer & IOTA Network. With the cross chain bridge, delivered by AngelBlock team, startups building their smart contracts and tokenomics on Shimmer & IOTA Network will be able to fundraise on the network with the largest liquidity available - Ethereum blockchain, bringing more capital and new users to the ecosystem. 

Here is a video showing the investment flow, functionalities and UX of the platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPLpReqyJZA&t=1s

AngelBlock is proposing a solution that will enable projects to fundraise on Ethereum and effortlessly create smart contracts on Shimmer & IOTA Network. By utilizing the Layer 0 protocol as the foundation, we aim to build a bridge that facilitates the transfer of messages between Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains like Shimmer & IOTA Network.

AngelBlock applies for the grant to undertake development efforts as well as to support an initial raise for a startup appointed by Tangle Community and verified by AngelBlock validators. 

Implementation:

13 full time plus 3 part time, working from Poland/Malta/Greece/UK

We have been developing our product for over 2,5 years now and in that time we formed a strong talented team with experienced engineers. 

Crypto portfolio and defi tracker on 20+ chains with a thousands of dApps. Easy to manage and explore wallets. Also optimal your invest on all defi platforms.

The purpose is to develop production-ready mobile-specific bindings libraries for IOTA SDK under the Apache 2.0 license to enable mobile developers to build dApps for the Shimmer and IOTA networks running the Stardust protocol. The wallet module abstracts away the complexities of common wallet operations by providing a standardized API for developers to build wallet applications interacting with the IOTA network. The client module on the other hand exposes more low level and more customizable ways to interact with the IOTA network. The current developer tooling only partially supports the mobile platform which is and will prove to be a big hurdle in further development of dApps in the IOTA / Shimmer ecosystem.

Enhancing mobile support, expanding the toolkit to cross-platform frameworks, and providing comprehensive developer resources, we aim to bolster the IOTA ecosystem's growth and empower developers to create secure and efficient applications on the IOTA and Shimmer networks.

- Amadeo Marchioni (amadeomarchioni@pm.me)

Amadeo is a mobile developer who has gained valuable experience working at the IOTA Foundation since 2021. During his time there, he served as a developer leading the launch of the Firefly mobile app and was responsible for the development of the IOTA SDK mobile bindings for Chrysalis and Stardust. His efforts were also focused on assisting other teams of the IOTA community in utilizing mobile native technologies, which made him a considerable asset for projects in this area.

After the team behind Firefly was spun off from the IOTA Foundation, Amadeo decided to focus on independent development of mobile solutions. With more than twenty years of experience in various fields of software development, Amadeo's intention is to continue creating innovative solutions in mobile environments, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the IOTA community.

Having a cutting-edge DEX and yield farming tool is important for the Shimmer ecosystem and users.

We aim to introduce iZiSwap and LiquidBox into the Shimmer ecosystem, thereby expanding the available decentralized liquidity services on the network.

As an infrastructure project, iZUMi Finance aims to act as a growth catalyst within the Shimmer ecosystem. The grant will play a vital role in accomplishing these objectives, making Shimmer an increasingly attractive landscape for different projects.

We are a group of people who strongly believe that on-chain solutions and decentralized exchanges will eventually cater all user experiences while achieving features including non-custodial, safe, and transparency. 

Most of our team members come from top tier universities, such as U.C. Berkeley, Tsinghua University. Diving in the cryptocurrency world over 5 years, we experienced and witnessed a lot. Now we are distributed all over the world, dedicated to building a top DEX on multiple chains.

Below presenting the core members of the iZUMi Finance:

Users of Moon Vault and many crypto investors are looking for an easy to understand and streamlined way to invest for passive income. Through the V2 upgrade, we seek to simplify this even further, while expanding our offerings to allow for more flexibility. This will allow users to automatically compound and simultaneously get regular payouts in SMR, making their investment strategies much more flexible and reliable.

Our V2 Vault Technology will revolutionize DeFi and make investing even easier and a bit more risk/stress free than before. As many Shimmer users are new to DeFi it will be even more important to give them a simple and secure start into the DeFi landscape. Combined with our in-depth portfolio / investment analytics, we can offer Shimmer users information about their investments that really help them to make well-suited plans for themselves, thus luring more people to Shimmer.

The goal of the Grant is to pay for development, testing and audit of a new generation of Vaults, that allow adjustment of compound ratio and Eco-system important features like UniSwapV3-Rebalancers. The final milestone is deployment on Mainnet and Audit. After a graceful period, the code will become OpenSource.

The Team will mainly consist of 2 Developers (Nico & Grinn) and a Tester (Nick). Grinn will mainly work on Frontend, while Nico will work on Backend, Smart Contracts and some tools for analytics and maintanance. Nicks job is to test Frontend and SmartContract ALOT.

We propose to build a smart contract governed platform that enables smallholder farmers and landowners to have access to finance and information for transitioning to regenerative agriculture.

We project at least 100 acres will be listed on the Shimmer ecosystem, representing 10 million USD in real-world assets, liquidating 35% of which in SMR for Defi needs

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Our standards for digitizing real world farm assets will primarily benefit by providing a real-world demonstration, starting with six acres of land under YennaTech’s management. We also have letters of intent covering more than 100 acres of land in the village Laharri, Kangra Himachal Pradesh.This accumulates to over 10 million USD worth of real-world farm assets to be listed on SMR blockchain. Currently, 800 acres are under different stages of negotiation.

Yenna Tech offers a sustainable and innovative solution to the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and landowners. By renting land from landowners, collaborating with farmers, and subletting it to them, Yenna Tech enables farmers to increase their yield by providing micro-financing for rental, inputs, and harvesting costs.

We believe in a regenerative agricultural model, which not only improves the economic viability of smallholder farmers but also protects the environment. Our platform will connect smallholder farmers with investors who can invest in regenerative agriculture projects. Investors can buy ‘Farm’ Tokens representing a share of the profit from the sale of the crop produced by the farmers. This way, investors can support regenerative agriculture and earn a return on their investment. In addition to our core services, we also offer a white-label service of our platform to third parties via our non-profit DAO which controls the treasury, allowing other organizations to take advantage of our technology and expertise.

Prateek Bijjam

Title: C.E.O

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-p-03857a4a/

Grenade has been deeply involved in the Chinese blockchain industry for an extended period. With four years of industry experience, we have established a broad network of partners and diverse community channels. Through our collaboration with over 100 clients and successful completion of more than 80 cases, we can effectively connect iota's brand with potential partners, generating increased exposure and recognition for iota.

Shimmer is a testing and development phase for IOTA, using the Tangle architecture for feeless and scalable transactions, making it ideal for IoT. Shimmer and IOTA have strong global communities and proven technological adoption. However, in the Chinese market, there is a lack of user and developer base, as well as localized community channels.Here are goals Relatance set for Shimmer.

During our service period from July 1 to Oct 31, 2023, the grant will enable us to deliver services in the following regions: Hong Kong + Taiwan, Mainland China, Thailand, and MENA. The deliverables will be divided into 3 packages, and for each package, the deliverables are:

Our plan is to:

Relatance is a global agency that specializes in Public Relations, Advertising, Community, and Branded Experience. It has operations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Thai, making it an ideal partner for Shimmer and IOTA to navigate the complexities of global expansion.

With experience in various areas, including media relations, social media management, localization, and influencer marketing, our team is made up of local experts who create culturally relevant strategies that drive business results and enhance brands' visibility and reputation on the global stage. We have a strong track record of working with prestigious clients. For example, we helped Bitfinex, a top 10 cryptocurrency exchange, build a strong brand image and gain adoption in the Latin American, African, and Asian markets. Additionally, we created and executed customized amplification strategies for Tether to onboard new users in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

The scope of this grant proposal is focused on extending the ActivityPub protocol to create a Society2 server anyone can run. The essential enhancement with a Society2 server is social media with Shimmer for advertising/ tip jar. Top level NFT content with a smart contract powered intellectual property enforcement regime is the next level enhancement.

Soonaverse: Social media as a place to showcase music/ video/ art/ writing NFTs increase their value via discussions and exposure, as well as the chance to earn advertising income under popular content. Firefly and TanglePay: All financial transactions on Society2 will happen with third party wallets. IOTA community content creators, and anyone who wants to run, administrate, and moderate a Society2 server will financially benefit from advertising.

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IOTA SDK .NET: Formerly IOTA Wallet.NET, we aim to empower C# Developers in the IOTA Ecosystem. This proposal seeks funding to develop a comprehensive C# library, enabling developers to seamlessly integrate with the IOTA network. With this SDK, C# developers can leverage their skills and contribute to the growth of the IOTA ecosystem, expanding its reach and fostering innovation.

This project will support the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems by providing a robust and user-friendly SDK for C# developers. By offering seamless integration with the IOTA network, it will attract more developers to build applications using IOTA and Shimmer technologies. This increased developer adoption will lead to a broader range of innovative solutions, increased network activity, and further growth of the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystems.

The goal of this proposal is to secure funding for the development of the IOTA SDK .NET, a C# library aimed at enabling C# developers to easily integrate with the IOTA ecosystem. The deliverable at the completion of this project will be a robust and feature-rich SDK that provides seamless functionality for interacting with the IOTA network, empowering C# developers to build innovative applications within the IOTA ecosystem.

I am Muhammad Razali, coming with a strong background in software development and security research. With over 12 years of experience in .NET and 5 years as senior software developers, I possess the necessary skills to successfully complete the development of the IOTA SDK .NET. I am dedicated to delivering a high-quality and feature-rich library that will empower C# developers within the IOTA ecosystem.

HATCHY is a decentralized media IP that seeks to grow organically and achieve a global base of creators and users who participate in a range of Hatchyverse experiences. We propose to connect into Shimmer with by bridging our $HATCHY currency & establishing an LP on IOTA Bee, release our upcoming NFT collectible on Shimmer to provide a high-quality collector experience to the IOTA/SHIMMER community and introduce Hatchy and the concept of decentralized IP to new users and creatives. This release will also provide a mechanism and incentive for our current Hatchy community base to bridge to Shimmer and introduce them to the SHIMMER/IOTA ecosystem. 

Hatchy brings a vibrant and engaged community along with our fun and exciting collectibles, games and ecosystem. Hatchy will seek to elevate the IOTA & SHIMMER ecosystem through multiple pathways including an NFT collectible release on Shimmer mainnet, freely playable games, and networking towards further integration.

Bridge $HATCHY token to Shimmer network

Create LP on IOTA Bee dex

NFT collection release

A passionate and high performing team including game devs, blockchain devs, artists, and other creative talent.

DeFIRE is a multi-chain wealth optimisation protocol that enables investors to build crypto portfolios with easy-to-use tools. Seamless user experience and ease of navigation are paramount to DeFIRE long-term success.

Currently, we see that:

- Navigating the DeFi ecosystem is complex.

BLAZE protocol will utilise various other DeFi protocols, solutions and instruments on Shimmer EVM to build an array of strategies of varying risk level. DeFIRE would offer a novel take on DeFi offering by simplifying it and offering the Shimmer community an easy entry point into DeFi space.

BLAZE is designed from the ground up with multi-chain interoperability in mind. BLAZE will launch first on Polygon and we hope that through this grant, Shimmer will be the second chain BLAZE expands to. Multi-chain access to BLAZE will let users access various strategies without chain restrictions. Operating Strategies on two chains and accepting deposits from even more allows participants in Polygon and other ecosystems like Ethereum, Avalanche, and Fantom, all of which have their own active DeFi communities, to explore Shimmer’s ecosystem without figuring out how to bridge their funds themselves. The low-touch aspect of BLAZE is a key feature and automation of mundane operations (i.e. bridging, swapping) will help novice users to get acquainted with DeFi in a friendly manner.

The aim of this grant is to allow DeFIRE to launch BLAZE on Shimmer.

We are going to first deploy our BLAZE protocol to the Shimmer testnet and through collaboration with other DeFi protocols (dexes and lending protocols) offer Shimmer community two automated DeFi strategies.

Once the Shimmer mainnet is live we are going continue with our efforts and launch three automated DeFi strategies on the mainnet.

DeFIRE’s internal team has two Team Leaders:

Firefly - Responsible for operations, governance, policies and partnerships.

Entrepreneur and manager by profession with 15 years of experience. Retail investor in both traditional and crypto markets. Firefly is based in the EU.

The goal of this proposal would be to integrate support for IOTA & SHIMMER L1 + L2 within the Infinity Wallet and Web3 Browser, enhancing their use within a unique one-stop UX-focused platform. Bringing much needed valuable infrastructure, services and ecosystem support, which IOTA & SHIMMER are currently lacking (for DeFi, Web3, and cross-border payments). Allowing for easier usage, access and adoption of IOTA & SHIMMER, along with their ecosystems, while also supporting developers with easier discoverability and usability of their DApps & Tokens.

Information about the IOTA & Shimmer Ecosystem Affect can be found on the proposal document under the section titled "IOTA & SHIMMER ECOSYSTEM EFFECTS", here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDCljLpIAt4stndefMPGtB6_1Sloy-Km/view?usp=sharing

The goal of the proposal would be to enhance accessibility and usage of IOTA & SHIMMER, enabling easier usage, access and adoption of IOTA & SHIMMER within a unique first of its kind one-stop wallet ecosystem with the first standalone web3 browser built for the less tech-savvy user to enable seamless adoption, which will provide IOTA & SHIMMER access to the many advancements we have, bringing much needed valuable infrastructure, services and ecosystem support which is something IOTA & SHIMMER currently lack.

Wallets are the core component required for usage of any chain. We would enable users to more easily interact with and onboard to IOTA & SHIMMER, as well as access the IOTA & SHIMMER ecosystem as a wallet super App.

Information about the team can be found on the proposal document under the section titled "ABOUT YOUR TEAM", here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDCljLpIAt4stndefMPGtB6_1Sloy-Km/view?usp=sharing

This widget promotes decentralization and interoperability among dApps. Enabling cross-interaction between dApps and enhancing the user experience can unlock greater visibility and growth potential for dApps while promoting cross-dApp collaboration .

The widget enables the ecosystem to become more attractive and fluid for existing and new users as well as for existing and new developers and dApps. The widget can be an important component of a young ecosystem to spare the full growth potential.

Dragon Crypto Gaming is a leading Web 3 gaming studio building high quality gaming experiences on the blockchain. Our latest creation, the Legend of Aurum Draconis, is a full-fledged RPG experience that was launched to great acclaim on Avalanche C-Chain. We are proposing to deploy The Legend of Aurum Draconis on Shimmer with exciting new features to take the GameFi experience on Shimmer to the next level. Grant funds will be used for technical integration with Shimmer, ongoing game development and marketing to onboard new users.

Deploying the Legend of Aurum Draconis on Shimmer will enhance the IOTA and Shimmer ecosystem by showcasing the network's ability to support high-quality, immersive gaming experiences, thus attracting more developers and users. The continued development of the Legend of Aurum Draconis on Shimmer will demonstrate the platform's versatility and potential for creating innovative, blockchain-based gaming products, which would further expand the ecosystem's user base, bolstering IOTA and Shimmer's reputation as a premier destination for cutting-edge Web 3 applications.

Integration and Expansion: Dragon Crypto Gaming aims to successfully deploy and integrate The Legend of Aurum Draconis onto the Shimmer network, leveraging its unique features to enhance the gaming experience for all users on Shimmer and onboard new players onto Shimmer. This includes implementing new GameFi functionalities, fostering a decentralized and secure gaming ecosystem, and expanding the game's reach across multiple platforms.

Innovative Gamefi Features: The proposal focuses on developing and incorporating cutting-edge Gamefi features that will elevate the player experience on Shimmer. This includes integrating full fledged RPG mechanics, NFT-driven gameplay and assets, and a robust in-game economy, creating an engaging environment for users.

Strategic Marketing and User Acquisition: With the support of the grant, Dragon Crypto Gaming will invest in targeted marketing efforts to attract and onboard new users to the Shimmer platform. This includes creating awareness about the game's unique offerings, fostering a dedicated community, and collaborating with Shimmer influencers and strategic partners to drive growth and establish Shimmer as the leading GameFi blockchain.

A well-rounded team of professionals with decades of experience in software development, project management, and marketing.

Sam (CTO): An avid gamer since he was a child, Sam started building computer games as a hobby along with programming. His first attempt at a text-based game was around 25 years ago. With Dragon Crypto Gaming, he combines his passion for RPG games and crypto into one platform.

Neothon (Senior Developer): Neothon has over 14 years of experience in software development, half of which he spent running successful eCommerce ventures. He leverages his expertise in UI/UX design to help with the creative direction of Dragon Crypto Gaming's frontend and marketing materials. 

Paul (Senior Developer): A gaming enthusiast first and software developer second, Paul has nearly 10 years of experience in the software industry, which he uses to help out on development for Dragon Crypto Gaming. An enthusiastic supporter of blockchain gaming, Paul spends a lot of time participating in community discussions.

The aim of this project is

·        to replace the existing IOTA 1.0 integrity layer of MyDataEconomy with Shimmer,  

·        to replace the IOTA 1.0 payment module of MyDataEconomy with Stripe,

·        to implement Shimmer tokens for the purpose of gamification within MyDataEconomy,

The MyDataEconomy has processed trillions of industrial data points; due to the current market situation, senseering cannot realize the upgrades to Shimmer without external funding. An upgrade can bring IOTA/Shimmer back into important industrial use cases and drive adoption in these fields. 

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Mosquito Pay is applying for funding at tangle treasury since the project development speed needs to accelerate. So that we can compete on the market to become a reliable, fast and secure blockchain money payment provider in digital and real world.

Mosquito Pay's transaction listener runs on the IOTA Tangle. Also, our NFT listener runs on Shimmer. With the given advantages from IOTA's technology, Mosquito Pay is able to scale up fast.

Mosquito Pay's goals and milestones are implementing a) blockchain money payments in Webshops (WooCommerce, Shopify), b) Point of Sales integration, c) real world adoptino (car park, car wash) and d) app integrations. All at banking safety level. See attachment. See details in financial plan (confidential, not to be published).

Mosquito Pay's team has experts out of every relevant branch. The team is steadily growing. Our team has experts in mechanical, electrical, software, IT, Accounting, Marketing, Business developing, Business Intelligence, Finance (not listed in pitch deck), Law (not listed in pitch deck) and Tax (not listed in pitch deck) experts.

Tide Protocol is a Web3 marketing suite that has already deployed on Shimmer EVM and IOTA EVM and has worked with multiple projects in the ecosystem. Our acquisition, engagement and retention services include complex quests with on-chain and social tasks, points campaign, and token distribution mechanisms.

Tide is both a platform for engaging and rewarding users and a white label solution for distributing points on your website. We democratize access to web3 marketing through no-code quest builders and continuous innovation.

We deployed on IOTA and found a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem.

We want to contribute and help apps grow, even working personally with the teams for strategy and technical support.

The team has been active in the web3 marketing technology space and has been working together for almost 2 years.Silvio Busonero - CEO. Prior to working in web3, Silvio was a former quant at Oliver Wyman (banking / aerospace), where he developed AI / ML models in different industries and countries (including US and Asia). Silvio has been working in web3 for three years and he is the co-founder of FiveElementsLabs, the company behind Tide. 

Paolo Antonio Rossi- CTO. 10+ years of experience managing technical team across a variety of industries and company sizes. Paolo is a mentor at ETHglobal hackathons and a speaker at crypto events. He is also one of the top 30 profiles on Lens protocol.

Our project aims to create comprehensive educational content highlighting unique features and benefits. Through engaging videos and informative resources, we will demystify complex concepts surrounding IOTA's Tangle technology. This initiative seeks to drive awareness, promote adoption, and empower stakeholders to leverage IOTA Chain effectively in building scalable and secure decentralized applications.

We aim to enhance the Shimmer Ecosystem by creating educational content that promotes understanding and adoption of Shimmer's technologies and solutions.

Through clear and engaging educational materials, we will empower users to leverage Shimmer effectively, thereby fostering growth, innovation, and community engagement within the Shimmer Ecosystem.

Our goal for this proposal is to produce a series of educational videos that expose and promote understanding of Shimmer's technologies. The deliverables will include engaging video content that explains Shimmer's benefits, use cases, and technical aspects, aimed at increasing awareness and adoption within the community.

Madi Sapabekov

Madi Sapabekov has 5 years of experience in motion design and has been an active member of the web3 community since February 2021. He has worked with numerous web3 projects, bringing expertise in creating educational and engaging visual content.

Sultanali Alikhanov