Sovereign Nature Initiative’s DOTphin Event Multipass with WalletConnect integration & upgradeable, dynamic NFTs by Unique Network

Consortium: Sovereign Nature Initiative - Wallet Connect - Unique Network

Aim: Better UX and unification of proof of attendance NFTs for Polkadot events

Our Past Credentials

• Wallet Connect x Sovereign Nature Initiative Web3Inbox launch campaign distributed 121,600 NFTs (on Arbitrum main net), the biggest Arbitrum NFT collection to date.
• Subsequently 45,000 Web3Inbox holders receive updates on their NFT nature positive impact.
• Sub0 2023 Proof Of Attendance tokens are actively traded and valued to date.
• REAL verification interface by Sovereign Nature Initiative surpasses 1500 users visits per day.

Problem being addressed

NFTs for Polkadot events are currently fragmented and do not follow a consistent theme, nor do they have any significant real world perks. We envision a paradigm shift where sustainability intersects with digital innovation, ushering in a new era of immersive and purposeful engagement. Through a collaborative effort with Unique Network's NFT updatability and the seamless integration of Wallet Connect's advanced technology and user base, we propose a transformative initiative. This proposal incorporates real world species data and empathy-rich narratives with dynamic qualities that evolve in tandem with user engagement and embeds sustainability into events.

1. To build a sticky community of holders and create a competitive, evolutionary experience, we propose introducing a dynamic nature backed DOTphin; an avatar companion that evolves together with the owner through participation at Polkadot & ecosystem wide events.
2. Through the partnership with Wallet Connect, we’re proposing a seamless wallet integration and outstanding UX which will benefit the wider Polkadot ecosystem and bring significant cross chain opportunities, a connection to Wallet Connect’s user base and an improved mobile experience.
3. Lastly, Sovereign Nature Initiative elevates real world use cases and demonstrates Polkadot’s commitment to impact initiatives by allocating a portion of the budget to the conservation efforts of a pre-selected ecological steward, providing wildlife data. The sustainability narrative can be amplified across all channels beyond event marketing and position the ecosystem as a leader in impact initiatives.

The solution is DOTphin, an eco-linked dynamic multi pass, or avatar companion, backed by animal data that supports biodiversity restoration, is engaging and easy to access. The avatar evolves through a series of physical and digital events while bringing community engagement and sustainability support to the Polkadot ecosystem. By working with the WalletConnect team, we are bringing best in class UX to the Polkadot ecosystem, so we can also guarantee an easy onboarding for the new Polkadot users.

Design References

Dolphin from Sub0 NFT collection

How does it exactly work?

A DOTphin dynamic NFT is issued to attendees of the selected Polkadot events as a dynamic soul bound token.

At selected events, attendees will be able to claim a special proof of attendance tokens via email or by scanning on site QR codes. These proof of attendance tokens will be used for the future DOTphin evolution and upgrades. While evolving, the DOTPhin will give access to different real life perks such as entry to event lounges, parties and other physical activities during the event.

The virtual appearance of the DOTphin will constantly change according to its evolution.

When your DOTphin reaches a certain level, the holder will be able to visit the site where the species is being monitored. The trip is organised by Sovereign Nature Initiative’s partner conservation organisation.

A significant portion of OpenGov treasury funding goes directly to Aquasearch, the conservation partner supplying dolphin data, its updates and providing impact reporting on how funds are being utilised and the impact it’s making on the natural ecosystem. This nature positive contribution positions Polkadot as a green value chain and enables a voluntary
*2023 sub0 NFT holders will be able to receive their dolphin or whale token as an upgraded unique DOTPhin NFT.

Why Wallet Connect?

WalletConnect is a leading wallet connectivity provider. WalletConnect aims to expand its support for non-evm chains, and Polkadot will be the second (following Solana) non-evm chain that is supported by Web3Modal. Web3Modal will allow seamless cross chain switching between all supported chains, creating a simplified developer experience where only one SDK needs to be maintained. It will also create greater cross-chain interoperability for end users. Sovereign Nature will be the first users of Web3Modal on Polkadot, but Web3Modal will be available to any Polkadot project after launch.

By integrating the Web3Modal SDK we will be able to bring Polkadot dApps to their ecosystem of 6000 existing dApps and around 500 cross chain wallets, powering 10,000,000 connections per month.

The Web3Modal service ecosystem is currently expanding and already offers easy email onboarding and onramping functionality. These UX features will eventually find their way to the Polkadot ecosystem as well. The user experience improvements are the first step towards onboarding more users into the ecosystem by lowering the knowledge gap required to use Polkadot dApps, allocate funds, do token swaps and other on-chain activities.

Web3Inbox SDK will allow Polkadot dApps to communicate with users wallets while shortening the gap between the dApp and the end users. It will provide a more secure method for frequent dApp communication while avoiding the email phishing attacks.

SNI has previously produced a WalletConnect eco-backed proof of care NFT that was airdropped to 121,600 wallets as part of the web3inbox product launch. WalletConnect has demonstrated their support for nature conservation, with excellent UX will be able to address a wider non-Polkadot native audience that also cares about impact initiatives. By lowering technical barriers, we are not only expanding the Polkadot outreach, we are also extending the possibilities for the new ecology focused income streams that can be brought into the Polkadot ecosystem.

Further documentation

How will the proof of attendance tokens be minted?

The DOTPhin will be structured as a cross parachain service. The event proof of attendance NFTs will be allocated on existing Polkadot parachains while the main dynamic NFT will be stored on the Unique Network. This will allow the community to have decentralized proof of attendance tokens for each event while maintaining the integration with the multipass.
The usage of the Unique Network Dynamic NFT solution will allow us to have verifiable dynamic data updates on-chain.

SNI’s Tech Infra & Offering

DOTphins are built on Sovereign Nature Initiative’s DEEP protocol—a framework that bridges the digital and physical realms to foster the restoration of our planet's ecology. At its core, the DEEP protocol intertwines digital assets with tangible wildlife, embedding crucial data about individual animals directly into NFTs. This innovative approach ensures a transparent and verifiable link between the virtual and real worlds, paving the way for unprecedented levels of ecological stewardship and accountability.

Through seamless integration with Wallet Connect, DOTphin holders will benefit from Web3Inbox updates and connectivity with their physical counterparts.

DOTphin token metadata remains dynamic and responsive to holder participation in blockchain events throughout the year, thanks to Unique Network’s dynamic technology. This ensures that each DOTphin token evolves, reflecting the engagement in the ecosystem.

Crucially, the tangible impact of every DOTphin and its evolutionary journey can be tracked and monitored through the REAL portal. This interface provides DOTphin holders with unparalleled insights into the tangible conservation outcomes generated by the assets, reaffirming our commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful ecological impact.

Events Plan

DOTphin tokens will be distributed to the attendees of selected iconic Polkadot & ecosystem events from August 2024 onwards to optimise the audience reach. The proposal encompasses a total of 8 pre-selected events (TBC):

1. Web3 Summit
2. Sub0 Europe
3. Token 2049 Singapore
4. WebSummit
5. DevConnect
6. Consensus Hong Kong
7. ETH Denver
8. Sub0 Asia

Work Scope

Scope For SNI

• Conservation organisation onboarding
• Data retrieval & processing through DEEP protocol.
• Selection & management of Artist - design process.
• Minting of eco-backed dynamic NFTs on Unique network.
• Data driven updates for the dynamic NFTs.
• Development of the special DOTphin page as a part of the REAL portal.
• POAP distribution.
• Co-branded marketing campaign with Distractive.xyz & web3foundation
• Biodiversity certification for Polkadot including proof of impact.

Scope For Unique Network
Unique team will assist with the work on the Dynamic NFTs, the first such project in the Polkadot ecosystem. To work with Dynamic NFTs, components are needed that allow for:

• Creating Dynamic NFTs
• Modifying Dynamic NFTs
• Responding to their changes
  Accordingly, the following are required:
• A Dynamic NFT metadata standard, naturally compatible with the standard NFT metadata format
• A management tool for Dynamic NFTs (creation, modification, deletion, transfer, etc.)
• A service that supports the state of Dynamic NFTs
• A tool for retrieving Dynamic NFT data and a mechanism for responding to changes in Dynamic NFTs
• Dynamic NFT Standard and Protocol
  To create Dynamic NFTs, a standard is needed for storing information about the dynamic component. In other words, to modify one NFT with another, information about such modification needs to be stored. Clearly, the most suitable and decentralized way to do this is by storing it in the NFT metadata. Therefore, a method for storing this data is required. We will develop a corresponding format for storing dynamic metadata in NFTs. Using this format, we plan to create Dynamic collections and NFTs. Additionally, we plan to establish a standard similar to EIP or PSP, which will describe a metadata storage model for enabling Dynamic NFTs in a format compatible with the standard NFT metadata storage style.
  Dynamification Service
• To support the operation of Dynamic NFTs compatible with standard wallets, the task of maintaining NFT Dynamics is entrusted to an external service. While a decentralized service for maintaining NFT dynamics is under development, the first step towards it is a centralized service. Consequently, we will develop a service that provides real-time dynamics for NFTs. This service responds to changes in NFT properties or nesting and accordingly alters properties, images, and other media or metadata. Thus, wallets simply consume information about NFTs as usual, while the NFT itself becomes dynamic and easily changeable over time, even down to changing with every block.
• API for Creating and Updating NFTs
  As Dynamic NFTs are a new and interesting concept, to spare users the complexities of creating and encoding such NFTs, users need an SDK, which allows for the easy and intuitive creation of even very complex Dynamic NFTs. Unique has developed it’s SDK consisting of a REST interface and a client SDK library and now is going to extend it with the Dynamic NFT management part. The suite of endpoints and methods includes additional specific methods for Dynamic Collections and NFTs, and methods for validation of the created NFT scheme and corresponding NFT schema.
• API for Data Retrieval and Subscription to Changes in Dynamic NFTs
  Since NFTs change over time and have an extended metadata standard, not all block explorers can handle such data. To ensure accurate data retrieval and comprehensive updates about Dynamic NFTs, we are going to develop a service that allows for real-time responses to NFT changes through a flexible subscription mechanism with appropriate event filters. This mechanism ensures the system’s correct operation and absence of failures on the client side, and also responds to changes in Dynamic NFTs in some Web2 services if desired. Thus, Dynamic NFTs in Web3 can influence the operation of services in Web2, adding a degree of decentralization and transparency to their management, though not making them fully decentralized. At least, it provides a significant step towards bridging Web2 and Web3, allowing them to take the best from each world and create the most useful and user-friendly dApps.

Scope For Wallet Connect
Web3Modal & Web3Inbox will be available to any Polkadot project after launch!
In previous interactions, development has been split into two parts “Base” and “v2”. The scope for these is defined below. For the purposes of the grant proposal we will request a grant to deliver the total scope of both Base and V2.

• Base Web3Modal Functionality Scope
• Connection flow
• Sign Messages
• Sign Transactions
• Sign and Send Transactions
• Native Balances
• Link out to block explorer
• v2 Web3Modal Functionality Scope
• Transaction History
• Cross - chain switching
• Package size optimisation
• 1-click authorization (CAIP-222)
• Injected Wallet Filtering
• Email Login (+ Universal Account Creation)
• Outstanding question on how Magic would handle parachains
• Web3Inbox Scope
• Polkadot dApps will have the ability to send notifications to Web3Inbox WebApp
• End-users will be able to subscribe to Polkadot dApps on the Web3Inbox WebApp
• Notifications API will be enabled on Polkadot network
• Wallets on Polkadot will be able to integrate with the Polkadot Notifications API
• Polkadot dApps will have the ability to send notifications to Polkadot wallets that have enabled Notifications API
• WalletConnect Notify server updates to support the polkadot network
• Updates to Web3Inbox client to support Polkadot SDK
• Web3Inbox application updates to use the Polkadot SDK
• Updates to WalletConnect Blockchain API to support Polkadot
• Provide CAIP-122 standard instance for the Polkadot network
• Utilise a Polkadot RPC provider
• Zerion API integration

Budget

Date: 13 May, 2024
Requested DOT incl10% slippage insurance: DOT: 50,000 ( $305,000)

Budget structure for the proposal is available in this separate document.

Team Overview:

SNI: Catherine Bischoff - CEO/ Vadim Smakhtin - Tech Lead & Head of Product

Unique Network : Alexander Mitrovich - CEO

WalletConnect: Jess Houlgrave - CEO / Derek Rein - CTO / Sam Neuman - Web3Modal Product Owner

BQ9: Irina Karagyaur - Founder

Proposal Doc