SIDAN | Waffle - Hong Kong Cardano Community
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
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
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
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
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.