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Open Grant Proposal: Stoa - Crypto Risk and Portfolio Management #1772

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lucasabbruzzini commented 4 months ago

Open Grant Proposal: Stoa - Crypto Risk and Portfolio Management

Project Name: Stoa

Proposal Category: Integrations

Individual or Entity Name: Entity/Organization - Stoa Capital

Proposer: lucasabbruzzini

Project Repo(s)

(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations: None

(Optional) Technical Sponsor: N/A

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

Stoa is a decentralized application (dApp) designed for risk and portfolio management in the cryptocurrency space. The project aims to provide users with advanced tools for liquidity management, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization, leveraging blockchain technology for transparency and security. By integrating with the Filecoin ecosystem, Stoa will utilize decentralized storage solutions to enhance data security and integrity, ensuring that users' financial data is stored in a decentralized and tamper-proof manner.

Impact

Stoa addresses critical pain points in the cryptocurrency market, including the need for robust risk management tools and secure data storage solutions. By providing a comprehensive suite of risk management features, Stoa helps users make informed decisions, minimize risks, and optimize their portfolios. The integration with Filecoin's decentralized storage network ensures that users' data is securely stored, mitigating the risks associated with centralized storage solutions.

Getting this right will significantly enhance the reliability and security of financial data management in the crypto space, fostering greater trust and adoption among users. The impact of this project extends to various verticals, including individual traders, institutional investors, and financial analysts. Success for Stoa means widespread adoption, increased user engagement, and recognition as a leading platform for crypto risk management.

Outcomes

The primary outcomes of the Stoa project include:

Success will be measured by user adoption rates, engagement metrics, feedback from early adopters, and the platform's ability to provide accurate and reliable risk assessments. Metrics will include the number of active users, retention rates, and user satisfaction scores.

Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies

The target audience for Stoa includes individual crypto traders, institutional investors, and financial analysts. This audience is large and growing, given the increasing interest in cryptocurrency investments and the need for sophisticated risk management tools.

To onboard new users, Stoa will employ a multi-faceted approach:

The goal is to onboard the first 100 users through targeted outreach and community engagement, then scale up through word-of-mouth, partnerships, and continuous enhancements based on user feedback.

Development Roadmap

Milestone 1: Core Module Development

Milestone 2: Integration with Filecoin

Milestone 3: User Interface Development

Milestone 4: End-to-End Testing and Platform Launch

Milestone 5: Book on Portfolio and Risk Management Using Rust

Total Budget Requested

Milestone # Description Deliverables Completion Date Funding
1 Core Module Development Core modules developed and unit tested End of Week 2 $10,000
2 Integration with Filecoin Successful integration and testing with Filecoin End of Week 4 $10,000
3 User Interface Development Functional UI with basic metrics displayed End of Week 5 $10,000
4 End-to-End Testing and Platform Launch Successful end-to-end testing and platform ready for launch End of Week 6 $10,000
5 Book on Portfolio and Risk Management Using Rust Published book with positive feedback End of Month 6 $5,000

Maintenance and Upgrade Plans

The Stoa team is committed to the long-term maintenance and improvement of the platform. This includes regular updates to incorporate user feedback, adding new features, and ensuring the platform remains secure and reliable. We will also provide ongoing support and documentation to assist users.

Team

Team Members

Team Member LinkedIn Profiles

Team Website

www.stoa.capital

Relevant Experience

Lucas Abbruzzini is a developer with a background in finance and technology. Lucas founded Stoa to revolutionize risk and portfolio management in the crypto space. As a consultant at Accenture, he has honed his skills in project management, strategic planning, and execution, ensuring that Stoa is built on solid foundations.

Team code repositories

Additional Information

We learned about the Open Grants Program through the Filecoin project website and community forums. The best email address for discussing the grant agreement and next steps is lucas.abbruzzini@proton.me.com . We believe our project aligns well with the goals of the Filecoin ecosystem and look forward to the opportunity to contribute.

ErinOCon commented 2 months ago

HI @lucasabbruzzini, thank you for your time with this proposal and for your patience with our review. Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with a grant at this time. To contact our team with inquiries regarding our review or grants program, please send an email to grants@fil.org.

Wishing you the best as you continue building!