davidlsneider
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4 months ago Hey @aniketmishra0101 - thanks for filling out this application! The open grants are focused on tooling and other OSS that help developers building with Lit, explicitly. In this application, it seems you're looking for seed funding for a platform that can use Lit Protocol for access control. If you're looking for an grant for the implementation of Lit, could you kindly resubmit an application focuses on this? The $100k grant to fund the development of this platform is out of scope for this program at the moment. You can read more about open grants and the $10k cap here: https://github.com/LIT-Protocol/LitGrants/
Open Grant Proposal:
ORANGName of Project: ORANG
Proposal Category: Choose one of
app-dev,integration-adoption,technical-design,docs,researchLearn what these categories are here: {https://github.com/LIT-Protocol/LitGrants/tree/main/open-grants}" technical-designProposer:
replace with your GitHub usernameaniketmishra0101Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this grant and dual-license under MIT, APACHE2, or GPL licenses?: Please respond with either "Yes" or "No" Yes
Project Description
ORANG is addressing the significant challenge of inefficiency and inaccessibility in the digital content creation and distribution sector. Content creators currently struggle with monetizing their creations, protecting intellectual property, and expanding their reach due to the limitations of centralized platforms. Moreover, the process for consumers and businesses to find and acquire custom, high-quality digital content is cumbersome and fraught with barriers, including unclear content ownership, high fees, and a lack of personalized content options. These issues stem from a centralized system that lacks transparency, security, and efficiency, hindering both creators and consumers in the digital content marketplace.
Our solution, ORANG, leverages the cutting-edge capabilities of generative AI and the Solana blockchain to build a comprehensive ecosystem for digital content. By offering a suite of AI-powered tools, ORANG enables creators to effortlessly produce diverse and high-quality content, from text and images to voiceovers, making advanced content creation accessible to all skill levels. The integration with Solana’s blockchain addresses the core issues of the current ecosystem by facilitating a decentralized marketplace for the secure buying, selling, and licensing of digital content. This ensures creators can directly monetize their work with full transparency and without the burden of high transaction fees. For consumers, ORANG provides a trusted platform to acquire authentic and original content tailored to their specific needs, fostering a direct connection between creators and the marketplace.
The combination of ORANG's AI-driven content creation tools and Solana’s blockchain technology uniquely positions our solution to transform the digital content landscape. By ensuring content authenticity, ownership, and seamless transactions, ORANG not only solves the problems of inefficiency and inaccessibility but also opens up new avenues for creativity and innovation in content creation and distribution. Our platform is designed to empower creators, satisfy the needs of consumers, and nurture a thriving digital content ecosystem that is accessible, secure, and economically viable for all stakeholders involved.
Value
Integrating ORANG with the Lit ecosystem presents a significant opportunity to enhance digital content creation, distribution, and monetization through advanced encryption and access control mechanisms. If successfully implemented, this integration could set a new standard for content security and access within the blockchain space, leveraging Lit's capabilities to ensure that digital content, especially NFTs and AI-generated assets, is securely managed and distributed. The benefits of getting this right include providing unparalleled content protection, creating new revenue models for creators through dynamic access controls, and fostering a trust-based environment for content exchange. This alignment could attract a broader audience to the Lit ecosystem, including creators looking for secure ways to share their work and consumers seeking authenticated, original content.
However, failing to properly integrate these advanced features poses several risks. Inadequately addressing security and access control could lead to vulnerabilities in content protection, undermining trust in the ORANG and Lit platforms. It could also stifle innovation in content monetization, limiting the potential economic benefits for creators and the ecosystem. Additionally, without effective implementation, ORANG might not fully leverage the technical advantages of the Lit ecosystem, resulting in missed opportunities for differentiation and growth in a competitive market.
Executing this project comes with its own set of challenges. Technical risks include the complexity of integrating generative AI with Lit's encryption and access control protocols, requiring deep technical expertise and potentially leading to development delays. There's also the risk of evolving regulatory landscapes affecting content distribution and monetization strategies, necessitating agility and adaptability in project execution. User adoption presents another challenge, as both creators and consumers need to recognize and trust the benefits of this integration for it to succeed. Addressing these risks requires careful planning, a skilled multidisciplinary team, and ongoing engagement with the community to ensure that the project meets its goals and enriches the Lit ecosystem.
Deliverables
Development Roadmap
GenAI SaaS Platform along with Onramp Integration deployed as a web app 5[founder,ceo,cmo,coo,cto] $20,000 8 Months ## Total Budget Requested $100,000 ## Maintenance and Upgrade PlansTo ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the ORANG ecosystem, our team is committed to a strategic approach that encompasses regular maintenance, continuous upgrades, and an unwavering focus on innovation. We plan to implement regular software updates to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and address any emerging security vulnerabilities. This includes updates to our generative AI models and blockchain integrations to stay ahead of technological advancements. A significant portion of our resources is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that ORANG remains at the forefront of AI and blockchain technology. This involves exploring new models, algorithms, and blockchain solutions that can offer more efficient, secure, and innovative services to our users. As our user base grows, we'll implement scalability measures to ensure that our infrastructure can handle increased demand without compromising performance or security. This includes leveraging cloud services, optimizing our codebase, and expanding our server capacity.We will continue to prioritize user privacy and data protection by adhering to strict data handling and storage practices, complying with GDPR, and other relevant data protection laws. Our long-term vision includes the expansion of the ORANGverse NFT project, introducing new characters, traits, and utilities that enrich the ecosystem and offer more value to our NFT holders. We'll introduce new rewards and incentive mechanisms for our $ORGAI token holders, including staking rewards, governance rights, and participation in ecosystem decisions. By adhering to these plans, ORANG is poised to maintain its software effectively and ensure its relevance and utility in the long term, catering to the dynamic needs of the digital content and blockchain market.
Team
Team Members
Aniket Mishra [Cipher] Rishabh Gupta [Maestro] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ani098/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabhwagenwizard/ NA ## Relevant ExperienceWith a Bachelor's in Business Administration (International Business) and a Master’s in Business Management from one of Russel Group University, Aniket has a solid foundation in business strategies and management principles. This educational background is complemented by certifications in Inbound Strategy, enhancing his capacity to contribute to ORANG's marketing and strategic planning efforts. Rishabh has hands-on experience in growing a business from the ground up. This combined experience is invaluable for ORANG as it continues to scale and seeks innovative strategies to enhance its market presence. Responsibilities included implementing best practices, handling prototype development, and delivering web development projects, all of which align with ORANG's mission and services.
Team code repositories
NA # Additional Information Google cipher@projectorang.com https://drive.google.com/file/d/18e9JH3E6PzFSgZ1V-CjRP4LMKlJXY5CK/view?usp=sharing