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Stallion

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$50.0K

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Stallion is a decentralized bounty platform on Soroban, connecting global Web3 talent with projects through transparent on-chain payments and automated supported token rewards on Stellar.

Products & Services

Stallion is a decentralized bounty platform built on Soroban that connects Web3 projects with skilled contributors, enabling projects to post paid tasks (bounties) and for developers, designers, and community members to earn crypto by completing them.

Our platform serves two main user groups:

Bounty Creators (Projects/Organizations)
- Can easily post tasks, set rewards in crypto, and manage submissions.
- Gain access to a vetted network of contributors from across the Web3 ecosystem.
- Benefit from transparent, on-chain payment flows powered by Soroban smart contracts.
Bounty Hunters (Contributors/Builders)
- Discover and apply for bounties that match their skills.
- Get paid in USDC or other Soroban-based tokens automatically upon approval of work.
- Build a public portfolio of completed work and reputation scores.

Current Features:

Bounty Posting & Management – Projects create, edit, and track bounty tasks.
On-Chain Payment Escrow – Ensures secure, automatic payouts once work is approved.
Contributor Profiles – Builders showcase their completed work.
Multi-Token Support – Rewards in USDC or Soroban-based tokens.

Soroban

Yes

Requested Budget

$50.0K

Success Criteria

Stallion Success Criteria & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The success of the Stallion platform will be measured by a clear set of milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on technical development, user engagement, and ecosystem impact. Our criteria are designed to demonstrate our value as a central hub for talent and innovation within the Stellar ecosystem.

1. Building a Robust & Trustworthy Talent Pipeline

Our primary measure of success is becoming the go-to pipeline for projects seeking skilled Web3 talent. This will be demonstrated through the quality and engagement of our user base.

KPI 1.1: User Onboarding & Diversity
Goal: Onboard a diverse and active community of skilled users.
Target: Onboard and retain 1,000+ registered users on the Stallion platform within the first 6 months of mainnet launch.
Metric: We will track user sign-ups and segment them by region (Africa, South Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and other) to ensure we are successfully reaching our target markets.
KPI 1.2: Talent Quality & Skill Alignment
Goal: Successfully connect projects with the right talent.
Target: Achieve an average talent-to-bounty application conversion rate of over 30% within the first 6 months.
Metric: We will monitor the number of applications per bounty and the successful completion rate of bounties to validate the effectiveness of our talent matching system.

2. Demonstrating Real-World Utility & Economic Impact

A critical measure of success is the platform's ability to drive tangible economic activity and create real value for our users and partners.

KPI 2.1: Bounty Volume & Payouts
Goal: Showcase a strong use case by facilitating significant bounty payouts.
Target: Distribute over $10,000 worth of bounties in the first 6 months of mainnet launch.
Metric: This will be a direct on-chain metric, tracking the total value of assets paid out to talent for completed bounties on the Stellar mainnet.
KPI 2.2: Project Partnerships & Ecosystem Integration
Goal: Establish Stallion as a core partner for projects within the Stellar ecosystem.
Target: Secure partnerships and list bounties for at least 10 unique projects within the first 6 months of mainnet launch.
Metric: We will track the number of projects onboarded and the number of bounties they post to measure our value proposition to the ecosystem.

3. Platform Health & User Satisfaction

Beyond user numbers and payouts, the long-term success of Stallion depends on a healthy, active platform that users genuinely value.

KPI 3.1: Platform Stickiness
Goal: Ensure users are not just visiting, but are consistently engaging with the platform.
Target: Achieve a Weekly Active User (WAU) to Monthly Active User (MAU) ratio of over 50% within the first 6 months.
Metric: This will be an on-chain and off-chain metric, tracking unique wallet interactions and user logins per week and month.
KPI 3.2: User Feedback & Satisfaction Score
Goal: Build a platform that is intuitive, bug-free, and provides a positive user experience.
Target: Maintain an average user satisfaction score of 4 out of 5 in post-bounty completion surveys.
Metric: We will collect qualitative and quantitative feedback from both project creators and talent after each completed bounty to monitor sentiment and identify areas for improvement.
KPI 3.3: Content & Skill Diversity
Goal: Attract a wide range of skill sets to meet the diverse needs of the Stellar ecosystem.
Target: Ensure bounties are listed for at least 5 distinct skill categories (e.g., Development, Content Creation, UI/UX, Community Management, Auditing).
Metric: We will track the categorization of all bounties posted to ensure a rich and varied ecosystem of opportunities.

These success criteria and associated metrics provide a clear, accountable, and compelling roadmap for the grant committee, demonstrating our commitment to building a valuable and sustainable platform for the entire Stellar community.

Go-To-Market Plan

1. Target Audience

Primary Users:
- Blockchain developers (Soroban, Stellar, Rust, Web3)
- Designers, writers, and community managers in the crypto space
- Open-source contributors looking for paid tasks
Primary Clients:
- Stellar ecosystem projects needing contributors
- Web3 startups and DAOs
- Developer communities and hackathon organizers

2. Market Entry Strategy

a. Leverage Existing Partnerships

Engage the six partner communities (GDG, Web3 Techu, OOU Tech Community, MLSA, Amazing Tech, Open Source Africa) as first adopters.
Haveproject on stellar list bounties for free in the launch phase to seed activity.

b. Early Adopter Incentives

For Projects: Zero listing fees for the first 3 months.
For Contributors: Bonus XLM reward for completing their first bounty.

c. Showcase On-Chain Proof

Demonstrate Soroban smart contract transactions publicly to build trust.
Highlight reputation tracking as a differentiator from Web2 bounty boards.

3. Marketing Channels

Community-Based Growth
- Weekly bounty highlights posted on partner community groups.
- Twitter/X and LinkedIn campaigns tagging projects and contributors.
Content Marketing
- Blog + Medium posts on “How to Earn on Stellar” and “Soroban Bounty Success Stories.”
- Developer tutorials on building bounty smart contracts.
Events & Hackathons
- Sponsor bounty challenges at hackathons.
- Host live bounty claim walkthroughs during community events.

4. User Acquisition Tactics

Run a “100 Bounties in 30 Days” challenge to kickstart activity.
Launch a leaderboard showing top contributors to gamify participation.
Partner with Stellar community managers to feature the platform in their newsletters.

5. Monetization Strategy

Phase 1 (Growth Stage):
- Free listing to encourage adoption.
- Revenue from sponsored bounties.
Phase 2 (Scale Stage):
- Listing fees for projects.
- Commission (5–10%) on successful bounty payouts.
- Premium profile upgrades for contributors.

Traction Evidence

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zWe_jTSy6HmvG4Rb1BeWpBxLhfbQc0ooHsWUEk32kj4/edit?usp=sharing

Traction Evidence - Stallion Platform

Executive Summary

Stallion is a fully functional decentralized bounty platform built on the Stellar blockchain using Soroban smart contracts. We have successfully developed and deployed a comprehensive MVP that demonstrates significant traction in the Web3 ecosystem.

Core Achievements:

Got into Stellar kickstart :

Completed MVP Development & Deployment

Fully functional bounty platform with end-to-end workflow
[https://www.earnstallions.xyz

Deployed](https://www.earnstallions.xyzDeployed) on Stellar Testnet

Smart contract deployment on Stellar testnet using Soroban
https://stellar.expert/explorer/testnet/contract/CDIV4XW26HU7DL732Z4NC3KELPENKBOSUJWKTHIB5QD5OQDJSSARYXZP

https://github.com/stallionsassemble/stallion-contract

Partnership
www.glodollar.org/glo-consortium
https://x.com/stallionsearn/status/1945124042672902420
https://x.com/stallionsearn/status/1949454569442050208
https://x.com/stallionsearn

Partnered with USDGLO for distribution and adoption for USDGLO

Community Collaborations
Stallion has partnered with six global and local tech communities to expand our reach and contributor base:

Google Developer Group (GDG) OC
Web3 Techu
OOU Tech Community
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors
Amazing Tech Community
Open Source Africa

Tranche 1 (Deliverable Roadmap) - MVP

Tranche 1 (Deliverable Roadmap) – Core Platform Enhancement

Tranche 1: MVP Upgrade & Testnet Growth (3 Weeks)
Budget: $16,000

Deliverable 1: Wallet Creation & Fund Management

Objective:Enable every user to create and manage a native Stellar wallet directly from Stallion, supporting deposits, withdrawals, and trustline creation for USDC, USGLO, and other tokens.

Features:

Automatic Stellar wallet creation upon signup.
Secure key management and storage.
Multi-method fund withdrawal (on-chain to wallet, exchange, or partner service).
Automated trustline creation for supported assets.

Measurement of Completion:

Wallet auto-created for new accounts.
Successful trustline setup for USDC and USGLO verified on Soroban testnet.
Withdrawals processed end-to-end in testnet environment.

Timeline: 3 weeks
Budget: $6,000

Deliverable 2: Security & Access Controls
Objective: Improve platform security with two-factor authentication (2FA) and project role-based access.

Features:

2FA via authenticator app and passkeys.
Role management for project owners, admins, and contributors.
Secure permissions for bounty creation, approval, and payout release.

Measurement of Completion:

2FA required for logins and withdrawals.
Role-based access tested with different accounts.
Security audit passed in testnet environment.
Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $4,000

Deliverable 3: Contributor Profiles & Reputation System
Objective: Enhance contributor visibility and trust through advanced profiles and reputation tracking.
Features:

Public profiles showing completed bounties and feedback.
Reputation score based on approvals, dispute history, and completion rate.
Search and filtering by skill, rating, and past work.

Measurement of Completion:

Profiles visible on platform with accurate bounty history.
Reputation system updates automatically after each completed bounty.
Search results reflect profile data.

Timeline: 3 weeks
Budget: $3,000

Deliverable 4: Communication & Notifications

Objective: Improve collaboration between bounty creators and contributors through in-app messaging and notifications.
Features:

Real-time chat between project owners and contributors.
Email + in-app notifications for bounty updates, approvals, and payouts.
Configurable notification preferences.

Measurement of Completion:

Messages delivered instantly between users.
Notifications trigger on bounty status changes.
Settings persist after logout/login.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $1,500

Deliverable 5: Milestone Payments & Admin Tools

Objective: Introduce partial payouts for long-term bounties and improve platform oversight.

Features:

Milestone creation with separate escrow for each stage.
Admin dashboard with analytics on bounties, payouts, and disputes.
Performance optimization for faster load times.

Measurement of Completion:

Milestone payouts successfully processed on Soroban testnet.
Admin dashboard live with accurate metrics.
Load time reduced by 30% compared to MVP.

Timeline: 3 weeks
Budget: $1,000

Deliverable 6: Testnet Adoption Goal

Objective: Demonstrate real-world traction for the upgraded MVP.

Features:

User onboarding campaign for testnet participation.
Public listing of active and completed bounties.

Measurement of Completion:

50+ active testnet users.
100+ testnet bounties created.
At least 30% completion rate on posted bounties.

Timeline: Ongoing in Month 1
Budget: $500

Tranche 2 (Deliverable Roadmap) - Testnet

Tranche 2 (Deliverable Roadmap) – Advanced Features & Hackathon Integration

Tranche 2: Testnet Feature Expansion & Production Prep (Weeks 5–8)
Budget: $17,000

Deliverable 1: Hackathon & Competition Integration

Objective:
Build a hackathon system to enable time-limited competitions, scoring, and participant management.

Features:

Hackathon creation and management dashboard.
Time-limited event creation with scoring and leaderboard.
Integration with external hackathon platforms for data syncing.

Measurement of Completion:

Hackathon events successfully created and run on testnet.
Leaderboard updates accurately with participant scores.
Data sync verified with at least one external platform.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $4,000

Deliverable 2: Milestone Payment System Implementation

Objective:
Introduce milestone-based payment flows to enable partial payouts upon milestone completion.

Features:

Escrow accounts for milestone payments.
Automated payout triggers on milestone approval.
User interface for milestone tracking and management.

Measurement of Completion:

Milestone payments processed end-to-end on Soroban testnet.
UI reflects milestone statuses and payment history correctly.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $4,000

Deliverable 3: Advanced Analytics & Reporting Dashboard

Objective:
Provide detailed insights into bounty activity, user engagement, and financial flows.

Features:

Token-wise bounty and payout breakdown.
Exportable CSV reports.
Real-time user activity tracking.

Measurement of Completion:

Dashboard live and accessible.
Reports downloadable in CSV format.
Data reflects current bounty and user activity.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $4,000

Deliverable 4: Community Features & User Engagement Tools

Objective:
Boost user interaction through community features like forums, announcements, and engagement metrics.

Features:

Forum or discussion board integration.
Announcement system for platform updates.
User badges and engagement metrics display.

Measurement of Completion:

Forums and announcements functional and publicly accessible.
User badges visible on profiles and update correctly.

Timeline: 1 week
Budget: $3,000

Deliverable 5: Performance Optimization, Backup & Compliance

Objective:
Prepare the platform for production use through performance improvements, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance checks.

Features:

Platform load and speed optimization.
Automated backup and recovery processes.
Compliance checks for relevant regulations.

Measurement of Completion:

Load testing shows 30% performance improvement.
Backup and recovery tested and documented.
Compliance requirements reviewed and documented.

Timeline: 1 week
Budget: $2,000

Tranche 3 (Deliverable Roadmap) - Mainnet

Tranche 3 (Deliverable Roadmap) – Mainnet Launch & Ecosystem Integration

Tranche 3: Production Release & Ecosystem Growth (Weeks 9–12)
Budget: $17,000

Deliverable 1: Mainnet Smart Contract Deployment & Verification

Objective:
Deploy fully tested Stallion smart contracts on Soroban mainnet and verify source code publicly.

Features:

Mainnet deployment scripts and automation.
Verification of contract code on Soroban explorers.
Rollback and upgrade procedures in place.

Measurement of Completion:

Contracts deployed and verified on mainnet.
Automated deployment pipeline tested.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $5,000

Deliverable 2: Ecosystem Partner Integrations

Objective:
Integrate with Stellar ecosystem partners for token support, grant programs, and cross-platform collaboration.

Features:

USDC and partner token support fully integrated.
Grant and DAO bounty feed integrations.
APIs for partner platforms to post bounties.

Measurement of Completion:

Partners onboarded and posting bounties.
API usage logs show partner activity.

Timeline: 2 weeks
Budget: $6,000

Deliverable 3: Performance Monitoring & Optimization

Objective:
Ensure platform reliability and scale through continuous monitoring and optimization.

Features:

Real-time performance dashboards.
Alerts for downtime or anomalies.
Regular optimization updates.

Measurement of Completion:

Monitoring dashboards operational.
No critical downtime in 30-day post-launch period.

Timeline: 1 week
Budget: $4,000

Deliverable 4: User Support & Documentation

Objective:
Provide comprehensive user support and maintain up-to-date documentation for users and developers.

Features:

User helpdesk with ticketing system.
FAQs, API docs, and user guides.
Regular content updates.

Measurement of Completion:

Support tickets responded to within 24 hours.
Documentation published and publicly accessible.

Timeline: 1 week
Budget: $2,000

Team

The Stallion team consists of dedicated professionals with expertise in blockchain development, community building, social media management, and event organization. Together, we are committed to onboarding a diverse pool of talent into the Stellar ecosystem, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation.

SCOTTBELLO JENNIFER - BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPER & EVENT MANAGER

Jennifer is a blockchain developer, technical writer, event manager, and a West African Stellar Ambassador. She leads the OOU Tech Community, focusing on equipping students with practical skills across various tech fields. Jennifer has successfully organized over 3 tech events and is currently managing a business-oriented event. She is passionate about fostering collaboration and building a thriving learning ecosystem.

CHIKMASO- SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY MANAGER

Chikamso is a social media manager with over three years of experience and a community manager with over two years of experience. Currently, she co-leads GDGoC AA-TU and serves as the program manager at Design With Chike (DWC). Beyond social media and community management, he is an illustrator specializing in digital art, using visual storytelling to engage and captivate audiences.

TELLAR OYINKANSOLA- FRONT-END ENGINEER

Oyinkansola is a front-end engineer with over three years of experience and a strong passion for Web3. She specializes in building mobile applications with React Native, creating seamless and interactive user experiences.

ABDUL MALIK - UI DESIGNER & BLOCKCHAIN EXPERT

Abdul Malik is a Stellar West Africa Ambassador and a UI designer with three years of experience. Passionate about blockchain, he strongly believes in the potential of decentralization to transform industries and drive innovation across Africa.

Aaliyah Junaid Eniola is a full-stack developer with over five years of experience, specializing in smart contract development. She has a proven track record of building and shipping products on Solana and other blockchain platforms. Her extensive experience makes her a highly skilled professional in the blockchain space.