SecureChain - Enhancing Security for Filecoin Smart Contracts

[ferasalsaab]

Open Grant Proposal: SecureChain - Enhancing Security for Filecoin Smart Contracts

Project Name: SecureChain

Proposal Category: Applications

Individual or Entity Name: Individual

Proposer: Feras Alsaab

Filecoin ecosystem affiliations: None

Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual license?: Yes

Project Summary

SecureChain aims to enhance the security of smart contracts within the Filecoin ecosystem by creating an educational program and toolset for secure smart contract development. This project addresses the critical need for developers to build reliable and secure smart contracts, minimizing potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with flawed code.

Impact

The proposal seeks to address the pain points related to security vulnerabilities in smart contracts, which have been a concern in various blockchain ecosystems, including Filecoin. By promoting secure smart contract development best practices, the project can significantly reduce the risk of potential exploits and hacks, ensuring a more trustworthy and robust Filecoin network. Success in this endeavor will result in increased confidence among developers and users, leading to broader adoption of Filecoin for decentralized applications.

Outcomes

The final outcomes of SecureChain will be a comprehensive educational program and a set of toolsets that empower developers to build secure smart contracts. The software will provide valuable insights into identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, enabling developers to create safer and more reliable decentralized applications on the Filecoin network. Success metrics will be measured based on the number of developers adopting the best practices promoted by the program and the reduction in smart contract security incidents over time.

Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies

The primary target audience for SecureChain includes developers and teams working on smart contract development within the Filecoin ecosystem. The project will reach out to this audience through developer forums, community outreach, and partnerships with relevant organizations. The team aims to onboard the first 10 users through targeted outreach and gradually expand adoption through positive feedback and testimonials from early adopters.

Development Roadmap

1. Milestone 1: Educational Program Development

   • Development of educational materials on smart contract security best practices
   • Integration of interactive tutorials and hands-on exercises
   • Duration: 2 months
   • Funding: $10,000

2. Milestone 2: Toolset Development

   • Creation of software tools for analyzing and auditing smart contracts
   • Implementation of security checks and guidelines
   • Duration: 2 months
   • Funding: $10,000

3. Milestone 3: Beta Testing and Feedback

   • Beta testing with selected developers to gather feedback
   • Refinement of the educational program and toolset based on user input
   • Duration: 1 month
   • Funding: $5,000

Total Budget Requested

Milestone #	Description	Deliverables	Completion Date	Funding
1	Educational Program Development	Educational materials, tutorials	Month 3	$10,000
2	Toolset Development	Software tools, security guidelines	Month 5	$10,000
3	Beta Testing and Feedback	User feedback, program refinement	Month 6	$5,000

Maintenance and Upgrade Plans

Following the grant completion, the SecureChain team plans to maintain and improve the educational program and toolset based on community feedback and emerging security trends. Regular updates and patches will be released to ensure the software remains relevant and effective in addressing new security challenges.

Team

Team Members

• Feras A. (ferasalsaab)

Team Member LinkedIn Profiles

• Feras A. - LinkedIn Profile

Team Website

• ADV

Relevant Experience

The SecureChain team consists of experienced professionals with expertise in AI, deep tech, and education. Feras A. has a background in engineering and research with a Ph.D. in Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology. With his strong academic and industry background, the team is well-equipped to develop this project and deliver impactful results.

Team code repositories

• N/A

Additional Information

• We learned about the Open Grants Program through the Filecoin website.
• The best email address for discussing the grant agreement and general next steps is info@alsaab.co.uk.
• We are excited to contribute to the security of the Filecoin ecosystem and are open to any additional information or clarifications you may require.

[ErinOCon]

Hi @ferasalsaab, thank you for your proposal and for your interest in our grants program. Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with a grant at this time. Wishing you the best as you continue to build!