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Stellar Augmented Reality Experience

By Stellar AR

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SCF #31
$115.0K
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Project: Stellar AR

Stellar AR

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Submission: Stellar Augmented Reality Experience

Stellar AR seeks to bridge the gap between the digital & physical worlds using AR technology allowing players interact with Stellar assets in 3D!

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SCF #31

Products & Services

Core Features of STELLAR AR

  1. Collect Digital Assets in AR on Android and iOS
    Users explore and collect Stellar tokens and other digital assets within their surroundings through AR. The app will encourage users to visit specific locations, areas, or merchant hotspots to uncover exclusive digital assets in their vicinity.

  2. Merchant Integration for Redemption
    Participating merchants can list their goods and services on the Stellar AR platform, allowing users to redeem collected tokens or asset-based rewards directly with these vendors.

  3. Reward System for Engaged Users
    Stellar AR will feature a robust rewards framework where users can not only redeem assets for goods but also earn loyalty points or redeemable items by completing AR missions or community-driven events. These points could be spent within the Stellar ecosystem or converted into vouchers for discounts, products, or services from participating merchants.

Expected Benefits to Stellar Ecosystem

  1. Enhanced Utility for Stellar Assets: By linking digital assets with real-world goods and services, Stellar AR will increase the everyday usability of Stellar tokens, transforming them from speculative assets to practical, tangible resources.

  2. Community Engagement and Ecosystem Expansion: Stellar AR’s gamified environment will attract a wide audience, especially non-crypto users interested in AR and gamification. This community expansion will increase both Stellar’s asset circulation and its overall blockchain activity.

  3. Merchant Network Development: As merchants see the value of attracting foot traffic and fostering brand loyalty through Stellar AR, they will become invested in the Stellar ecosystem, creating a network of vendors and partners that add value to the platform.

  4. Real-World Asset Interoperability: By creating tokens that can cross over between digital and physical realms, Stellar AR will set the stage for future developments in digital-physical interoperability, offering Stellar a unique position in the growing Web3 economy.

Stellar AR seeks to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds by creating an interactive augmented reality (AR) application where users can discover and collect Stellar token assets in real-time environments, then redeem them with participating merchants or for unique rewards. By enhancing utility through merchant partnerships and a rewards framework, Stellar AR will extend beyond personal gamified experiences.

Stellar AR will extend beyond personal gamified experiences, promoting tangible use cases that strengthen Stellar’s ecosystem in both local and global markets from the Developers of the worlds largest Crypto AR App team – Aircoins AR.

Soroban

Yes

Requested Budget

$115.0K

Success Criteria

Metrics to Measure Success for Stellar AR

  1. User Growth: Track app installs, daily active users (DAU), and retention rates.

  2. Community Engagement: Monitor social media interaction, event participation, and user-generated AR content.

  3. Merchant Metrics: Number of merchants onboarded, redemption rates, and cross-promotion success.

  4. In-App Metrics: Transaction volume, AR collection rates, and referral conversions.

  5. Onboard of other Stellar and Soroban Assets

  6. Onboard of Soroban assets in AR and measuring total volumes on chain and off chain

Go-To-Market Plan

Stellar AR Go-to-Market (GTM) Plan

1. Target Audience

  • Primary Users: Crypto enthusiasts, AR gamers, and general consumers interested in exploring digital assets through augmented reality.

  • Secondary Users: Merchants and brands looking to attract new customers through blockchain-driven loyalty and promotional programs.

2. Market Positioning

Value Proposition: Stellar AR bridges the digital and physical worlds by allowing users to collect and redeem digital assets in real-life environments, driving engagement with Stellar tokens in a practical, gamified way.

Differentiators:

  • AR + Blockchain Integration: A unique blend of AR experiences with Stellar-based token interactions.

  • Merchant Partnerships: Enables businesses to engage users directly and drive foot traffic.

  • Community Focus: Utilizes Stellar’s ecosystem, with a potential for global expansion through city-specific deployments.

3. Go-to-Market Strategies

- Product Launch and Awareness

  • Beta Launch (Testnet): Recruit early adopters (crypto fans, AR enthusiasts) for beta testing through Stellar channels, social media, and targeted outreach.

  • Mainnet Launch: Host a virtual launch event showcasing AR features and reward options, engaging users and merchants.

  • App Store Optimization (ASO): Optimize listings on iOS and Android with targeted keywords and engaging visuals.

- Community and User Engagement

  • Stellar Community Fund (SCF) Support: Partner with SCF to host real-life events that integrate Stellar AR activities, attracting users to interact and redeem tokens at event locations.

  • City-Based Deployment: Prioritize cities with high mobile app user density and active AR communities, launching regional AR challenges, asset collection, and merchant collaborations.

  • Educational Content: Publish guides and tutorials on using Stellar AR and Stellar blockchain basics, targeting users new to crypto.

- Merchant and Brand Partnerships

  • Merchant Onboarding: Bring local merchants into Stellar AR by showcasing how they can offer redeemable digital assets to increase customer engagement.

  • Co-marketing with Brands: Cross-promote with participating merchants through social media, digital ads, and featured offers in the app.

  • In-App Promotions: Highlight exclusive offers and limited-time promotions directly within Stellar AR to drive user engagement with merchant partners.

4. Marketing Channels

Digital Marketing:

  • Social Media Ads with the support of Aircoins AR channels with over 60k followers: Targeted ads on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to reach users interested in crypto, AR, and gaming.

  • Influencer Campaigns: Collaborate with crypto and AR influencers to increase awareness.

  • Content Marketing: Publish blogs, tutorials, and AR demo videos on social channels and websites.

In-App Promotions:

  • Referral Program: Offer bonuses for referrals to drive organic growth and localization use of App with rewal world stores and events

  • Push Notifications: Notify users of nearby merchant offers, AR events, and limited-time token collections.

By leveraging SCF support for events, Stellar community engagement, and a city-based rollout, Stellar AR will create an impactful, community-driven experience, fostering user engagement and expanding the Stellar ecosystem through a gamified AR experience. Onboard Soroban gaming and NFT assets.

Traction Evidence

This model has been proven with the Aircoins team since 2018 and according to Chat GPT, Aircoins still remains the largest crypto AR app in the world even with our planned relaunch. The Aircoins team think a custom AR App for Stellar and Stellar/Soroban blockchain will be a cool integration and focused on Stellar ecocystem. Aircoins team still has the leading technology in Augmented Reality and mobile technologies and are ahead of the competition many years. Aircoins App's X.com follower account of 30K+ followers including some top crypto members. Aircoins offered players to find Stellar XLM in AR in 2021 funded by the Aircoins team to support blockchain and web3 tecnologies. Our App has had millions of interactions since launch, we are looking forward to buildinga customer AR App for Stellar called Stellar AR and getting the Stellar community to come together on future of technology interactions on mobile or even in the near future like with Meta's AR glasses

Deliverable Roadmap
Tranche 1 - MVP

For Stellar AR MVP, Develop a minimal viable product of Stellar AR with core functionality to demonstrate AR-based token collection and wallet interaction on Stellar's Testnet. This version will focus on user interaction, basic wallet functions, and token transactions.

Deliverables:

  1. AR Interaction Layer

    • Build AR interface for users to collect assets.

    • Completion Metric: Successful wallet interaction in testnet by 10 users

  2. In-App Wallet Interface

    • Users can view collected assets and balances.

    • Completion Metric: Accurate asset display in 100% of test cases.

  3. Token Collection Mechanism

    • Users collect tokens in AR, reflected in their wallet.

    • Completion Metric: Wallet updates within 5 seconds after collection.

  4. API Gateway Development

    • Basic API setup for token transfers, collection, and wallet queries.

    • Completion Metric: 100% uptime in testing; handles 100+ transactions/hour.

  5. Basic Transaction Processing

    • Support sending tokens between user accounts on Stellar Testnet.

    • Completion Metric: Successful transactions on testnet by 10 test users

Estimated Date of completetion: Dec 9th 2024

Total development time by front end devlopers, backend devleopers, Android and iOS developers: 1020 hrs (in about 30 days)

Budget: $45000

Tranche 2 - Testnet

Integrate with Stellar Testnet to validate app functionality, conduct user testing, and refine features.

Deliverables:

  1. Stellar Testnet Integration

    • Enable live transaction testing on Testnet.

    • Completion Metric: All transactions verifiable on Testnet explorer.

  2. Transaction Logging & Reporting

    • API logs all transactions, providing user and system activity reports.

    • Completion Metric: 100% of transactions logged and available for audit.

  3. User Authentication

    • Implement multi-factor authentication and session security.

    • Completion Metric: 100% pass rate in security and authentication tests.

  4. Error Handling & Retry Logic

    • Add error handling for failed transactions, with retries and error messages.

    • Completion Metric: 90% success rate for retried transactions.

  5. Backend & API Testing

    • Stress-test API for stability and load-handling.

    • Completion Metric: Stable at 500+ transactions/hour.

  6. End-to-End Testing

    • Complete user flows: collection, transfer, and wallet update.

    • Completion Metric: 95%+ accuracy in transaction processing and wallet updates.

Estimated Date of completetion: Dec 9th 2024, same day as MVP deliverable as testnet will be part of MVP

Total development time by front end devlopers, backend devleopers, blockchain integrations, Android and iOS developers: 380 hrs (in about 2 weeks)

Budget: $28000

Tranche 3 - Mainnet

Deploy Stellar AR on Stellar Mainnet with final features, App rules and instructions how to use, marketing announcments, including AR asset collection, wallet, supported countries and languages, and live token transactions on both Android and iOS platforms

  1. Mainnet Transaction Capability

    • Enable transactions on Stellar Mainnet.

    • Completion Metric: 99%+ transaction success rate; validated on Mainnet explorer.

  2. Merchant Redemption Feature

    • Integrate Soroban smart contracts for merchant redemptions.

    • Completion Metric: 95%+ accuracy in redemptions during beta testing.

  3. Soroban Smart Contract Integration

    • Implement Soroban contracts for merchant promotions and rewards.

    • Completion Metric: 100% success rate in contract execution.

  4. User Analytics and Reporting

    • Develop real-time analytics for tracking user engagement and transactions.

    • Completion Metric: Reporting 100% in test results.

  5. Security Testing and Validation

    • Conduct final security audits and penetration tests.

    • Completion Metric: 100% compliance in security audits, no critical vulnerabilities.

  6. Performance and Load Testing

    • Test app performance under Mainnet load conditions.

    • Completion Metric: Stable at 1,000+ transactions/hour during testing.

  7. Final User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

    • Conduct user testing to verify functionality and user experience (UX).

    • Completion Metric: 90%+ user satisfaction rate in UAT feedback.

Estimated Date of completetion: Jan 24th 2025, planning for an early 2025 release with a fresh new year and new beginnings to Stellar ecosystem with AR deliverables for both Anroid and iOS

Total development time by front end devlopers, backend devleopers, blockchain integrations, marketing, technical support, Android and iOS developers: 960 hrs (in about 30 days)

Budget: $32000 and $10000 for covering player gas fees and transaction fees for their assets to make it easier for players to send Stellar and Soroban blockchains

Team

Emal Safi – CEO – With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Emal currently leads Aircoins Corp, one of the largest Web3 AR platforms. Emal has worked with partners and vendors from around the globe on leading edge technology that integrates blockchain solutions. Emal has aligned business goals with technical processes while maintaining a balance of accessibility and security with deployed projects valued over $50M.

  • Raised Aircoins from prototyping to becoming the #1 AR Metaverse for Digital and Crypto Assets and NFTs. Over 30M coins 3D interactions

  • Oversaw the platform refinement and release to App stores and underpinned by revolutionary infrastructure

  • Manage day-to-day executive affairs of Aircoins, ensuring that development is heading on a constant uptrend

  • Building next generation innovative enterprise augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mobile tech

  • Assisted and consulted over a dozen blockchain and digital asset enterprises in the payment, retail, finance sectors

  • Created smart contracts and tokens for decentralized platforms on multiple blockchain

  • Led global talent of front-end and mobile developers, cloud engineers, database analysts, cyber security experts.

  • Provided mentorship, empowering the younger generations and content creators and marketers

  • Legacy of mission-critical leadership at over 10 years at De Beers the largest diamond corporation

  • Maintained their network infrastructure and technical services

  • Deployed enterprise software, VMware, Hyper-V and Amazon and Microsoft cloud hosting

  • VPN, firewalls, WAN Accelerators, Cisco routers, encryption

  • Well verse in satellite technologies and solutions allowing self-sustained deep data analytics

  • Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emal-safi/

Sing Tu – CTO – Seasoned and Senior Systems Development Lead with 20 years’ experience in the Information Technology industry. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a dedication to provide efficient and robust hi-end and bleeding end software solutions.

  • Technical Lead the development and maintenance of the Aircoins offerings and systems

  • Developed the frontend of the Apple iOS and Android versions of Aircoins

  • Designed and implemented server-side architecture and connective API between them.

  • Secured critical portions of API using blockchain technology.

  • Continuously improving design and adding new features as needed.

  • Under contract to The De Beers Group of Companies - largest producer and refiner of precious materials

  • Achieved day-to-day analytics and complex workflows for customers such as The De Beers Group of Companies

  • Provide custom full-stack application development and support.

  • Designed and deployed operational reporting systems, custom database aggregations, ETL routines

  • World expert with Full-stack DevOps in MySQL (InnoDB/MyISAM), MS Access, SQLite, .NET (C#, VB, ASP, MVC), HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, SQL, ETL, SSIS/SSAS/SSRS, PowerShell/Bash, VBA, Pascal, and COBOL

  • Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sing-tu-11a471162/

Doug DeRosa- CSO- With a 30 year career in financial services, covering hedge funds, private banking, digital assets and trading, Doug is a founding member of Evolve Digital Group and Chief Sales Officer of Aircoins. In his recent past, he has been a Director of Institutional Services at a digital-assets capital markets firm out of London, which included Capital Introduction, Prime Brokerage, Margin Financing, Spot Exchange, Custody and Fund Administration. 

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasderosa/

Sunil Chauhan_ CMO- Sunil is a Marketing and Digital Director, Consultant and Advisor with 14 years digital and online marketing experience inc. Hedge Funds, Blockchain, Digital Assets, Fintech, Web3, Big Pharma and HealthTech. Sunil is a founding member of Evolve Digital Group and Chief Marketing Officer at Aircoins. 

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-chauhan1988/

Cui YongHu - Aircoins main blockchain and full stack developer. Cui has converted Aircoins Business needs to connect with decentralized applications and assets. Working with the CTO and bridging Web2 and Web3 across multiple technology stacks

Thank you very much, Aircoins Team!

Emal Safi
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