SIDAN | Waffle - Hong Kong Cardano Community

Proposal on Catalyst

Budget Requested

60,000 ADA

Duration

7 months

Theme

Community

Category

Cardano Open: Ecosystem

Problem Statement

Cardano is known in Hong Kong, but knowledge and adoption are fragmented. Newcomers lack clear, practical guidance on wallets, apps, and participation, limiting real-world use and community growth.

Key Deliverables

Community Hub Establishment

Create a sustainable Cardano community hub in Hong Kong connecting developers, enterprises, and enthusiasts

Enterprise Networking

Bridge local startups and enterprises with Cardano ecosystem opportunities and use cases

Governance Education

Empower community members with governance knowledge and practical voting experience

Regional Growth

Position Hong Kong as a strategic Cardano hub for Asian market expansion

Project Milestones

Milestone 1: Cardano Hong Kong Member Annual Meetup

Month 2 17,000 ADA
30%

Annual meetup with roadmap update, builder-user networking, and community strengthening activities.

Outputs

  • Annual meetup with roadmap update
  • Builder-user networking session
  • Q&A with SIDAN Lab team

Acceptance Criteria

  • One offline meetup with SIDAN Lab sharing + Q&A
  • Minimum 35 guests attendance
  • 2–3 Cardano community speakers

Evidence

  • Registration records
  • Participant list
  • Posts on Twitter/LinkedIn
  • Event photos and documentation

Milestone 2: Startups & Enterprises Meet Cardano Networking

Month 2 17,000 ADA
60%

Networking event connecting Cardano founders with local startups and enterprises to foster collaboration.

Outputs

  • Networking event with founders and startups
  • Cardano use case presentations
  • Business collaboration opportunities

Acceptance Criteria

  • One offline networking event
  • 3–4 Cardano founders + 3–4 local founders
  • Minimum 35 guests attendance

Evidence

  • Registration records
  • Participant list
  • Social media posts
  • Event photos and networking outcomes

Milestone 3: Governance for Everyone Workshop

Month 2 16,000 ADA
90%

Comprehensive governance onboarding workshop covering wallet setup, delegation, DRep voting, and hands-on exercises.

Outputs

  • Governance onboarding workshop
  • Wallet setup guidance
  • Delegation and DRep voting tutorials
  • Live trial voting exercises

Acceptance Criteria

  • 1–2 offline workshop events
  • Showcase Cardano governance actions
  • Guided hands-on exercises + live Q&A
  • Minimum 30 guests attendance

Evidence

  • Registration records
  • Participant list
  • Workshop materials and guides
  • Event photos and feedback

Milestone 4: Completion of Milestones

Month 1 10,000 ADA
100%

Final project closeout with comprehensive reporting, video documentation, and community interviews.

Outputs

  • Closeout video documentation
  • Comprehensive final report
  • Participant interviews
  • Impact assessment

Acceptance Criteria

  • Final report per Catalyst guidelines
  • Published closeout video
  • 2–3 community interviews conducted

Evidence

  • Links to final report
  • Published video content
  • Interview recordings
  • Social media posts and documentation

Expected Impact

Consistent Onboarding

Workshops and events expand local talent pool and empower community contributions through structured learning paths.

Collaboration Hub

Connects developers, startups, enterprises, and enthusiasts, sparking new projects and accelerating adoption.

Expanded Visibility

Elevates Cardano's presence in Hong Kong and Asia, supporting governance participation and enterprise adoption.