Polkadot Apps/Tools Discovery Platform

Discover a wide variety of apps, blockchains, wallets, and explorers, built on the Polkadot ecosystem by developers and contributors from across the globe.

1. Inspiration

Polkadot is home to parachains and app chains, with new ones being created every day. There is a growing need for a central hub where each parachain and app chain is covered and explained in simple terms for non-technical people. Our vision is to create a unified hub that streamlines the discovery and engagement process for developers and users alike

2. Key Features

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and discovery.
• Search and Filter: Advanced search and filtering options to find specific projects or categories.
• Project Profiles: Detailed project profiles with descriptions, team information, and links.
• Real-Time Data: Real-time updates and data aggregation from on-chain and off-chain sources.
• Campaign Management: Tools for creating and managing campaigns/quests with reward system

3. Why Polkadot Needs a Unified Platform for Discovery

Polkadot is home to parachains and app chains, with new ones being created every day. There is a growing need for a central hub where each parachain and app chain is covered and explained in simple terms for non-technical people. This unified platform would:

• Centralize Information: Provide a single place to discover all parachains and app chains.
• Simplify Understanding: Break down complex projects into easy-to-understand descriptions.
• Increase Accessibility: Make the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible to a wider audience.
• Enhance Visibility: Help new projects gain visibility and traction within the community.
• Foster Engagement: Encourage more people to explore and engage with the ecosystem

4. TIMELINE & ROADMAP

** Phase 1: Design and Prototyping (Month 1.2)**

• UI/UX Design: Create wireframes and mockups for the platform's interface.
• Prototype Development: Build an interactive prototype to demonstrate the platform's key features and functionalities.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from potential users to refine the design
• private beta release

Budget ($4700)

Phase 2: Public Launch (Month 2)

public Release: Launch the first version of the platform to public
User Feedback: Collect and analyze feedback from users to identify areas for improvement.
Bug Fixes: Address any issues and bugs reported by users.
Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure platform stability.
Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback from users and continuously improve the platform with new features and updates.

budget($5300)

About Me

I'm Abdul Kabugu, and I've been contributing to Polkadot for the past 1.5 years. I am the winner of multiple Polkadot hackathons, including the APAC HACKATHON and the developer of the famous Dapp, a decentralized video sharing platform (frentube) My latest contribution is POLCONNECT (POLCONNECT LINK), a React library designed to ease substrate wallet connection for developers. With the Polkadot Apps/Dapps Discovery Platform, I aim to create a central hub to aggregate projects and foster community You can reach me at [email protected]. OR via twitter/X twitter / x