From ba16956502548451c93d8e1025d0dc25716ab364 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:26:51 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 01/28] Create Agroasys project documentation Add detailed project documentation for Agroasys, including team information, project overview, technology stack, development roadmap, and future plans. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 271 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 271 insertions(+) create mode 100644 applications/Agroasys.md diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e6f205839be --- /dev/null +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -0,0 +1,271 @@ +# Agroasys + + + +- **Team Name:** Agroasys Tech +- **Payment Details:** + - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL + - **Payment**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL (USDC) +- **Level:** 2 + + + +## Project Overview :page_facing_up: + + + +### Overview + +Agroasys is a Web3-powered settlement and Ricardian contract layer for agricultural trade Infrastructure across Africa. + +Agroasys is a decentralized agricultural trade settlement platform designed to make cross-border agri-trade legally enforceable, transparent, and tamper-evident. It integrates Ricardian Contracts, cryptographically signed, human-readable agreements with a Substrate-based anchoring layer that stores contract proofs, settlement states, and signatures on-chain. Off-chain logic manages the legal, operational, and UX layers, while on-chain proofs ensure integrity, auditability, and dispute resolution. + +The system targets exporters, aggregators, and buyers who require trustworthy trade contracts that can bridge real-world legal enforceability and blockchain transparency. Agroasys achieves this by combining cryptographic settlement proofs, data models aligned with trade laws, and developer-accessible APIs for integrating contract signing and verification into existing enterprise workflows. + +### Project Details + +A Web3-enabled digital agricultural trade infrastructure that replaces opaque, high-friction cross-border workflows with cryptographically verifiable Ricardian Contracts, deterministic settlement rails, and auditable supply-chain data flows. The system leverages Substrate-based primitives to guarantee contract integrity, minimize counterparty risk, and provide programmable settlement logic for inter-continental agri-trade. + +#### UI Mockups & UX Components +The platform will include: + +- **Contract Creation** UI: Form-driven builder for parameterizing Ricardian Contracts (goods, Incoterms, delivery windows, penalties, quantities). +- **Settlement Dashboard**: Real-time view of on-chain settlement status, proofs, and cross-border transactions. + +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.31.56](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJm6apExZl.png) +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.32.08](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyXpp6Vgbg.png) +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.40.51](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkmaa6Nl-g.png) +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.41.02](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ByXpaaVg-g.png) + +We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform in Lovable. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. + + +#### Data models / API specifications of the core functionality +The core platform uses a modular enterprise architecture with custodial wallet management. + +**Core Data Models:** +- **Contract Schema**: Off-chain Ricardian contracts with on-chain hash commitments via `system.remark` +- **User Identity**: KYC-verified enterprise profiles with custodial wallet mappings +- **Settlement Flow**: Multi-party approval workflows with USDC settlement tracking +- **Audit Trail**: Comprehensive event logging for legal verification + +**API Specifications:** +- **Settlement API**: Initiate/confirm USDC-based settlement flows +- **Identity API**: KYC/KYB verification and custodial wallet management +- **Contract API**: Ricardian contract generation, signing coordination, and anchoring +- **Verification API**: On-chain proof verification and audit evidence export + +#### Technology Stack + +**Blockchain Layer**: Polkadot AssetHub primitives +- `system.remark` for contract hash anchoring and metadata +- `Assets` pallet for USDC transfers and settlement +- No custom runtime logic required + +**Custodial Wallet System**: +- Platform-managed keys secured by KMS/HSM +- Multi-party transaction signing coordination +- Enterprise-grade security with fraud detection + +**Backend Services**: +- Python/Django for business logic and orchestration +- Node.js API gateway with GraphQL endpoints +- Postgres for user profiles and transactional data +- Encrypted document storage for contracts +- Redis for real-time notifications and caching + +**Security & Monitoring**: +- Fraud detection with rate limiting and anomaly detection +- Comprehensive monitoring and alerting +- Immutable audit logs for legal compliance +#### Core Architecture & Protocol Documentation +Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-based verification using Polkadot AssetHub's existing primitives. + +**Contract Creation & Signing**: +1. **Contract Generation**: Ricardian Contract Engine transforms trade agreements into legally-sound digital contracts +2. **Multi-Party Coordination**: Platform coordinates signing between buyers and cooperatives using custodial wallets +3. **Hash Anchoring**: Contract hashes are anchored on-chain via AssetHub's `system.remark` for immutable verification +4. **Document Storage**: Full contracts stored in encrypted off-chain storage with legal-grade preservation + +**Settlement Flow**: +1. **Payment Initiation**: Buyer approves settlement through platform interface +2. **Custodial Signing**: Platform retrieves buyer keys from KMS/HSM and signs USDC transfer +3. **AssetHub Execution**: USDC transfer executed via AssetHub's `Assets` pallet +4. **Event Indexing**: Settlement events captured and reconciled with off-chain records +5. **Commission Processing**: Platform fees automatically calculated and routed to treasury + +**Enterprise Integration**: +- **Event-Driven Architecture**: Asynchronous processing with retry logic and error handling +- **Fraud Prevention**: Real-time anomaly detection and rate limiting +- **Legal Compliance**: Audit evidence export for court verification +- **Monitoring**: Comprehensive health checks and performance metrics + +**Data Integrity & Verification**: +- **On-Chain Proofs**: Cryptographic commitments via `system.remark` provide tamper-resistant verification +- **Off-Chain Storage**: Sensitive documents encrypted with enterprise-grade security +- **Reconciliation**: Automated settlement matching between on-chain events and off-chain records +- **Audit Trails**: Complete transaction history exportable for legal proceedings + + +***`architecture.image`*** + +### Ecosystem Fit + +Agroasys leverages Polkadot's production-ready AssetHub to bring tamper-evident, legally enforceable Ricardian contracts and cryptographic settlement proofs to Africa's agricultural value chains. Our platform bridges the gap between traditional enterprise trade and Web3 infrastructure by utilizing Polkadot's existing primitives for maximum security and reliability. + +**Why Polkadot & AssetHub:** +- **Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure**: AssetHub provides the stable, audited foundation required for real-world trade settlements +- **Production-Ready Primitives**: We use `system.remark` for contract verification and the `Assets` pallet for USDC settlements - no custom runtime risk +- **Shared Security**: Leverages Polkadot's battle-tested security model without the overhead of maintaining a parachain +- **Interoperability Ready**: Built on XCM-enabled infrastructure for future cross-chain expansion + +**Addressing Real Market Needs:** +- **$10B Serviceable Market** in East African agricultural trade corridors +- **5-12% bank fee reduction** through USDC settlements and streamlined reconciliation +- **Legal enforceability** via Ricardian contracts with Tanzanian legal framework +- **Enterprise adoption** through custodial wallets that eliminate crypto complexity + +**Ecosystem Contributions:** +- **Open-source reference implementation** for agricultural trade settlement on Polkadot +- **Real-world enterprise adoption** bringing traditional businesses into the Web3 ecosystem +- **Cross-border settlement patterns** that can be replicated across emerging markets +- **Legal framework development** for Ricardian contract enforceability in African jurisdictions + +**Strategic Alignment with Polkadot:** +- **Web3 Foundation Mission**: Bringing blockchain to real-world use cases +- **Enterprise Focus**: Targeting established agricultural exporters and buyers +- **Emerging Markets**: Expanding Web3 adoption in high-growth African economies +- **Sustainable Model**: Revenue-generating platform that doesn't require ongoing grants + +Agroasys serves agricultural exporters, cooperatives, and enterprise buyers requiring transparent, low-cost digital settlements. We provide a trust layer that digitizes and verifies contracts and transactions between stakeholders. + +Within the Polkadot ecosystem, we enable parachain and dApp developers to integrate our modules for contract verification, settlement proofs, and agricultural data oracles. This dual approach ensures real-world adoption while contributing technical interoperability to the broader Web3 ecosystem. + +The platform functions as both a standalone application and an interoperable service module that other parachains can integrate for agricultural contract verification and settlement tracking. + + +These needs were validated through multi-stakeholder interviews, East Africa trade data ([Trademark Africa](https://trademarkafrica.com/tracking-east-africas-top-agricultural-commodities-and-export-destinations-new-report/#:~:text=East%20Africa's%20agricultural%20trade%20is,demands%20require%20urgent%20policy%20interventions.)), and World Bank reports highlighting the inefficiencies of Africa’s agri-export payments and the 30–40% loss in transaction value due to intermediaries ([World Bank: Digitalizing Agricultural Payments in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/globalfindex/brief/data-from-the-global-findex-2021-digitalizing-agricultural-payments-in-sub-Saharan-africa)). Field discussions with over 100 traders in East Africa and Middle East alone revealed a consistent lack of trust in payment and contract enforcement systems, confirming strong demand for tamper-proof, digitally signed contracts and blockchain-based settlements. + +Within the Polkadot/Substrate ecosystem, few projects currently address agricultural settlement infrastructure. Projects like [Centrifuge](https://centrifuge.io/), [Peaq Network](https://www.peaq.xyz/), and [Pendulum](https://www.pendulumchain.org/) explore real-world asset tokenization and financial bridges, but none focus on agricultural trade contracts, Ricardian logic, or Africa’s agricultural export economy. Agroasys introduces a new use case: sector-specific contract enforcement integrated with blockchain-based settlement verification, designed to comply with East African and Global trade laws. + +While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face scalability, cost, and regional relevance limitations. Agroasys leverages Substrate's modularity and Polkadot's cross-chain capabilities to deliver a specialized, legally compliant settlement layer that connects African agricultural stakeholders directly to the global blockchain economy. + + +## Team :busts_in_silhouette: + + + +### Team members + +- Name of team leader +- Names of team members + +### Contact + +- **Contact Name:** Aston steven +- **Contact Email:** astonsteven65@gmail.com +- **Website:** www.agroasys.com + +### Legal Structure + +- **Registered Address:** Plot No. 84 Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania +- **Registered Legal Entity:** Agroasys Company Limited + + +### Team's experience + +Please describe the team's relevant experience. If your project involves development work, we would appreciate it if you singled out a few interesting projects or contributions made by team members in the past. + +If anyone on your team has applied for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously, please list the name of the project and legal entity here. + +### Team Code Repos + +- https://github.com/{your_organisation}/{project_1} +- https://github.com/{your_organisation}/{project_2} + +Please also provide the GitHub accounts of all team members. If they contain no activity, references to projects hosted elsewhere or live are also fine. + +- https://github.com/{team_member_1} +- https://github.com/{team_member_2} + +### Team LinkedIn Profiles (if available) + +- https://www.linkedin.com/{person_1} +- https://www.linkedin.com/{person_2} + + +## Development Status :open_book: + +If you've already started implementing your project or it is part of a larger repository, please provide a link and a description of the code here. In any case, please provide some documentation on the research and other work you have conducted before applying. This could be: + +- links to improvement proposals or [RFPs](https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/rfps) (requests for proposal), +- academic publications relevant to the problem, +- links to your research diary, blog posts, articles, forum discussions or open GitHub issues, +- references to conversations you might have had related to this project with anyone from the Web3 Foundation, +- previous interface iterations, such as mock-ups and wireframes. + +## Development Roadmap :nut_and_bolt: + + +### Overview + +- **Total Estimated Duration:** 10 weeks +- **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 2 FTE +- **Total Costs:** 30,000 USD + +### Milestone 1 AssetHub-Integrated Ricardian Contract System + +- **Estimated duration:** 6 weeks +- **FTE:** 1 +- **Costs:** 16,000 USD + + +| Number | Deliverable | Specification | +| -----: | ----------- | ------------- | +| **0a.** | License | Apache 2.0 +| **0b.** | Documentation | We will provide both inline documentation of the code and a basic tutorial that explains how to set up and run the system, including how to send test transactions to AssetHub to anchor contract hashes and how to observe the events. | +| **0c.** | Testing and Testing Guide | Core functions will be fully covered by comprehensive unit tests to ensure functionality and robustness. In the guide, we will describe how to run these tests. | +| **0d.** | Docker | We will provide a Dockerfile(s) that can be used to test all the functionality delivered with this milestone. | +| 0e. | Article | We will publish an article that explains the Ricardian contract system and how it integrates with AssetHub, including the benefits for agricultural trade in Africa. | +| 1. | Ricardian Contract Service | We will build a system that generates, hashes, and coordinates multi-party signing of Ricardian contracts with document storage and encryption | +| 2. | AssetHub Anchor Service | We will create a service that integrates with AssetHub's `system.remark` for contract hash anchoring and `Assets` pallet for USDC operations . | +| 3. | Event Indexer system | We will develop an indexer that captures AssetHub events and provides GraphQL APIs for contract verification | +| 4. | Deployment Framework | We will create deployment scripts for AssetHub testnet/mainnet with production readiness checklists | + + + +### Milestone 2 Custodial Wallet System & Settlement Engine + + +- **Estimated Duration:** 4 weeks +- **FTE:** 2 +- **Costs:** 14,000 USD + +| Number | Deliverable | Specification | +| -----: | ----------- | ------------- | +| **0a.** | License | Apache 2.0 +| **0b.** | Documentation | We will provide documentation and tutorials for custodial wallet setup, KMS integration, and settlement flow execution | +| **0c.** | Testing and Testing Guide | We will deliver integration tests for wallet management and settlement flows, plus guides for testing KMS/HSM interactions | +| **0d.** | Docker | We will provide Docker containers for Custodial Wallet Manager, Transaction Signer, and Settlement Engine services | +| 0e. | Article | We will publish an article that explains the Ricardian contract system and how it integrates with AssetHub, including the benefits for agricultural trade in Africa. | +| 1. | Custodial Wallet Manager | We will create a system that generates and maps blockchain accounts to Web2 user profiles for suppliers and buyers | +| 2. | Transaction Signer Service | We will build a secure service that communicates with KMS/HSM to sign settlement transactions without exposing private keys. | +| 3. | Settlement Engine | We will develop an orchestration service that handles the complete settlement flow: logic checks → transaction signing → AssetHub broadcasting| +| 4. | Integration Test Suite | We will create comprehensive tests proving Web2 user actions trigger valid on-chain signatures and settlements | +... + + +## Future Plans + +Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from platform commissions, enterprise integrations, and commercial pilot conversions, targeting financial independence within 12-18 months post-grant. In the short term, we will enhance and promote the project by scaling our Polkadot integration (adding audit trails, APIs, and verification mechanisms to our Substrate module) and executing a regional expansion into East Africa, West Africa and Middle East via strategic partnerships. Long-term, our vision is to become the digital backbone of Africa's agricultural trade, enabling transparent, compliant, and instant cross-border settlements powered by Polkadot. + + + +## Additional Information :heavy_plus_sign: + +**How did you hear about the Grants Program?** +I learned about the Grants Program through direct engagement with the ecosystem, including a Polkadot event I participated in and subsequent meetings with several members of the Web3 Foundation team. + +- Work you have already done. +- If there are any other teams who have already contributed (financially) to the project. +- Previous grants you may have applied for. From b797d6c6a6d7d205c6b72a902bd6388a934315d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:54:14 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 02/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 17 +++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index e6f205839be..ca00ab107c9 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -32,10 +32,14 @@ The platform will include: - **Contract Creation** UI: Form-driven builder for parameterizing Ricardian Contracts (goods, Incoterms, delivery windows, penalties, quantities). - **Settlement Dashboard**: Real-time view of on-chain settlement status, proofs, and cross-border transactions. -![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.31.56](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJm6apExZl.png) -![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.32.08](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyXpp6Vgbg.png) -![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.40.51](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkmaa6Nl-g.png) -![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18.41.02](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ByXpaaVg-g.png) +Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 31 56 + +Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 32 08 + +Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 40 51 + +Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 41 02 + We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform in Lovable. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. @@ -106,8 +110,9 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas - **Reconciliation**: Automated settlement matching between on-chain events and off-chain records - **Audit Trails**: Complete transaction history exportable for legal proceedings +Chain arch + -***`architecture.image`*** ### Ecosystem Fit @@ -157,7 +162,7 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team members -- Name of team leader +- Aston Steven - Names of team members ### Contact From d901ff0b65ef0344aee137d2a50f3d11bc741532 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:25:25 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 03/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index ca00ab107c9..9feb04d136a 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ The core platform uses a modular enterprise architecture with custodial wallet m - **Contract API**: Ricardian contract generation, signing coordination, and anchoring - **Verification API**: On-chain proof verification and audit evidence export -#### Technology Stack +### Technology Stack **Blockchain Layer**: Polkadot AssetHub primitives - `system.remark` for contract hash anchoring and metadata From 8cc522d4c4eed222cd8f3729027ef70e8f6f1c2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:43:15 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 04/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 34 +++++++++------------------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 9feb04d136a..993c431f39a 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,19 +1,13 @@ # Agroasys - - - **Team Name:** Agroasys Tech - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL - **Payment**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL (USDC) - **Level:** 2 - - ## Project Overview :page_facing_up: - - ### Overview Agroasys is a Web3-powered settlement and Ricardian contract layer for agricultural trade Infrastructure across Africa. @@ -43,7 +37,6 @@ The platform will include: We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform in Lovable. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. - #### Data models / API specifications of the core functionality The core platform uses a modular enterprise architecture with custodial wallet management. @@ -148,7 +141,6 @@ Within the Polkadot ecosystem, we enable parachain and dApp developers to integr The platform functions as both a standalone application and an interoperable service module that other parachains can integrate for agricultural contract verification and settlement tracking. - These needs were validated through multi-stakeholder interviews, East Africa trade data ([Trademark Africa](https://trademarkafrica.com/tracking-east-africas-top-agricultural-commodities-and-export-destinations-new-report/#:~:text=East%20Africa's%20agricultural%20trade%20is,demands%20require%20urgent%20policy%20interventions.)), and World Bank reports highlighting the inefficiencies of Africa’s agri-export payments and the 30–40% loss in transaction value due to intermediaries ([World Bank: Digitalizing Agricultural Payments in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/globalfindex/brief/data-from-the-global-findex-2021-digitalizing-agricultural-payments-in-sub-Saharan-africa)). Field discussions with over 100 traders in East Africa and Middle East alone revealed a consistent lack of trust in payment and contract enforcement systems, confirming strong demand for tamper-proof, digitally signed contracts and blockchain-based settlements. Within the Polkadot/Substrate ecosystem, few projects currently address agricultural settlement infrastructure. Projects like [Centrifuge](https://centrifuge.io/), [Peaq Network](https://www.peaq.xyz/), and [Pendulum](https://www.pendulumchain.org/) explore real-world asset tokenization and financial bridges, but none focus on agricultural trade contracts, Ricardian logic, or Africa’s agricultural export economy. Agroasys introduces a new use case: sector-specific contract enforcement integrated with blockchain-based settlement verification, designed to comply with East African and Global trade laws. @@ -158,12 +150,11 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ## Team :busts_in_silhouette: - - ### Team members -- Aston Steven -- Names of team members +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Engineering Lead [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) +- **Aston Steven** - Product lead, [Github](https://github.com/Astonstevn) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aston-steven/) +- **Julius Stephen** - UX/UI Lead, [Github](https://github.com/kingposhwolf) ### Contact @@ -179,13 +170,9 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team's experience -Please describe the team's relevant experience. If your project involves development work, we would appreciate it if you singled out a few interesting projects or contributions made by team members in the past. - -If anyone on your team has applied for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously, please list the name of the project and legal entity here. - ### Team Code Repos -- https://github.com/{your_organisation}/{project_1} +- [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) - https://github.com/{your_organisation}/{project_2} Please also provide the GitHub accounts of all team members. If they contain no activity, references to projects hosted elsewhere or live are also fine. @@ -201,21 +188,16 @@ Please also provide the GitHub accounts of all team members. If they contain no ## Development Status :open_book: -If you've already started implementing your project or it is part of a larger repository, please provide a link and a description of the code here. In any case, please provide some documentation on the research and other work you have conducted before applying. This could be: +We have developed a demo platform that illustrates how Agroasys will operate once the blockchain integration layer is connected, giving a clear picture of the full end-to-end workflow for enterprise users—our primary target segment. The demo showcases the core processes, including contract creation, signing flows, quality assurance steps, and settlement logic, and provides a visual understanding of how these components will interact with the on-chain anchoring and USDC settlement mechanisms planned for integration. This demonstration has been instrumental in validating the platform’s design and its relevance for large buyers, exporters, and institutional partners. -- links to improvement proposals or [RFPs](https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/rfps) (requests for proposal), -- academic publications relevant to the problem, -- links to your research diary, blog posts, articles, forum discussions or open GitHub issues, -- references to conversations you might have had related to this project with anyone from the Web3 Foundation, -- previous interface iterations, such as mock-ups and wireframes. +For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the [agroasys demo](https://preview--agroasys-prototype.lovable.app/) demo environment and explore its current capabilities. Please use the following credentials to log in: review@agroasys.com with the password 0192837465. ## Development Roadmap :nut_and_bolt: - ### Overview - **Total Estimated Duration:** 10 weeks -- **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 2 FTE +- **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 3 FTE - **Total Costs:** 30,000 USD ### Milestone 1 AssetHub-Integrated Ricardian Contract System @@ -264,7 +246,9 @@ If you've already started implementing your project or it is part of a larger re Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from platform commissions, enterprise integrations, and commercial pilot conversions, targeting financial independence within 12-18 months post-grant. In the short term, we will enhance and promote the project by scaling our Polkadot integration (adding audit trails, APIs, and verification mechanisms to our Substrate module) and executing a regional expansion into East Africa, West Africa and Middle East via strategic partnerships. Long-term, our vision is to become the digital backbone of Africa's agricultural trade, enabling transparent, compliant, and instant cross-border settlements powered by Polkadot. +## Referral Program :moneybag: +- **Referrer:** Bekka, DevRel Lead at Polkadot Africa” ## Additional Information :heavy_plus_sign: From f5f5c344d9c155a81e3063840755f8a478aafd4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:42:49 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 05/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 993c431f39a..b8be87ff69e 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -155,6 +155,7 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face - **Mrisho Lukamba** - Engineering Lead [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) - **Aston Steven** - Product lead, [Github](https://github.com/Astonstevn) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aston-steven/) - **Julius Stephen** - UX/UI Lead, [Github](https://github.com/kingposhwolf) +- **Gokul Ravindran** - Senior Blockchain Engineer, [Github](https://github.com/0xneox) [X](https://twitter.com/0xneox) ### Contact @@ -167,7 +168,6 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face - **Registered Address:** Plot No. 84 Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - **Registered Legal Entity:** Agroasys Company Limited - ### Team's experience ### Team Code Repos From 05753e2ac8667997d0e71c75106ccc2db1471983 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:14:08 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 06/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 21 ++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index b8be87ff69e..55f7a487d25 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team members -- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Engineering Lead [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Blockchain Engineer & Cryptography Specialist [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) - **Aston Steven** - Product lead, [Github](https://github.com/Astonstevn) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aston-steven/) - **Julius Stephen** - UX/UI Lead, [Github](https://github.com/kingposhwolf) - **Gokul Ravindran** - Senior Blockchain Engineer, [Github](https://github.com/0xneox) [X](https://twitter.com/0xneox) @@ -173,24 +173,19 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team Code Repos - [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) -- https://github.com/{your_organisation}/{project_2} +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) -Please also provide the GitHub accounts of all team members. If they contain no activity, references to projects hosted elsewhere or live are also fine. +**Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works includ: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) -- https://github.com/{team_member_1} -- https://github.com/{team_member_2} - -### Team LinkedIn Profiles (if available) - -- https://www.linkedin.com/{person_1} -- https://www.linkedin.com/{person_2} +**Aston Steven** - is the project lead and an experienced Web3 founder across East Africa who has driven regional initiatives including the launch of East Africa and Tanzania Web3 chambers. He has championed the adoption of Ricardian contracts in the region, led grant and partnership efforts with major foundations, and represents Agroasys in investor and government engagements. At Agroasys he connects product strategy, legal enforceability, and market partnerships to ensure the platform is both visionary and deliverable. +**Julius Stephen** is an experienced UX and product designer with a background in information security and a proven track record delivering high-quality Web3 interfaces and user journeys. He has designed and contributed to multiple Web3 products, giving him a strong understanding of wallet interactions, signing flows, and decentralized identity from a user-experience perspective. Julius specializes in translating complex technical systems into clear, intuitive workflows for both enterprise buyers and farmers, ensuring that security, compliance, and performance requirements are met without compromising usability. At Agroasys he leads all UX and interaction design, shaping the user flows for Ricardian contract signing, custodial wallet experiences, and settlement operations, and helps steer the broader product roadmap toward scalable and enterprise-ready Web3 adoption. ## Development Status :open_book: We have developed a demo platform that illustrates how Agroasys will operate once the blockchain integration layer is connected, giving a clear picture of the full end-to-end workflow for enterprise users—our primary target segment. The demo showcases the core processes, including contract creation, signing flows, quality assurance steps, and settlement logic, and provides a visual understanding of how these components will interact with the on-chain anchoring and USDC settlement mechanisms planned for integration. This demonstration has been instrumental in validating the platform’s design and its relevance for large buyers, exporters, and institutional partners. -For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the [agroasys demo](https://preview--agroasys-prototype.lovable.app/) demo environment and explore its current capabilities. Please use the following credentials to log in: review@agroasys.com with the password 0192837465. +For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the [agroasys demo](https://preview--agroasys-prototype.lovable.app/) demo environment and explore its current capabilities. Please use the following credentials to log in: review@agroasys.com with the password 0192837465. Also the platform youtube walkthrough video [Video Demo](https://youtu.be/vSiZdUCG36I?si=EB7CRtqy5ueG6q8n) ## Development Roadmap :nut_and_bolt: @@ -203,7 +198,7 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the ### Milestone 1 AssetHub-Integrated Ricardian Contract System - **Estimated duration:** 6 weeks -- **FTE:** 1 +- **FTE:** 2 - **Costs:** 16,000 USD @@ -225,7 +220,7 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the - **Estimated Duration:** 4 weeks -- **FTE:** 2 +- **FTE:** 3 - **Costs:** 14,000 USD | Number | Deliverable | Specification | From 10f7020fd401755507939a9fe6de924e8659c9a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:19:37 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 07/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 14 ++++---------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 55f7a487d25..c134f2cc512 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -173,13 +173,14 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team Code Repos - [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) + - **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) -**Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works includ: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) +- **Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works includ: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) -**Aston Steven** - is the project lead and an experienced Web3 founder across East Africa who has driven regional initiatives including the launch of East Africa and Tanzania Web3 chambers. He has championed the adoption of Ricardian contracts in the region, led grant and partnership efforts with major foundations, and represents Agroasys in investor and government engagements. At Agroasys he connects product strategy, legal enforceability, and market partnerships to ensure the platform is both visionary and deliverable. +- **Aston Steven** - is the project lead and an experienced Web3 founder across East Africa who has driven regional initiatives including the launch of East Africa and Tanzania Web3 chambers. He has championed the adoption of Ricardian contracts in the region, led grant and partnership efforts with major foundations, and represents Agroasys in investor and government engagements. At Agroasys he connects product strategy, legal enforceability, and market partnerships to ensure the platform is both visionary and deliverable. -**Julius Stephen** is an experienced UX and product designer with a background in information security and a proven track record delivering high-quality Web3 interfaces and user journeys. He has designed and contributed to multiple Web3 products, giving him a strong understanding of wallet interactions, signing flows, and decentralized identity from a user-experience perspective. Julius specializes in translating complex technical systems into clear, intuitive workflows for both enterprise buyers and farmers, ensuring that security, compliance, and performance requirements are met without compromising usability. At Agroasys he leads all UX and interaction design, shaping the user flows for Ricardian contract signing, custodial wallet experiences, and settlement operations, and helps steer the broader product roadmap toward scalable and enterprise-ready Web3 adoption. +- **Julius Stephen** is an experienced UX and product designer with a background in information security and a proven track record delivering high-quality Web3 interfaces and user journeys. He has designed and contributed to multiple Web3 products, giving him a strong understanding of wallet interactions, signing flows, and decentralized identity from a user-experience perspective. Julius specializes in translating complex technical systems into clear, intuitive workflows for both enterprise buyers and farmers, ensuring that security, compliance, and performance requirements are met without compromising usability. At Agroasys he leads all UX and interaction design, shaping the user flows for Ricardian contract signing, custodial wallet experiences, and settlement operations, and helps steer the broader product roadmap toward scalable and enterprise-ready Web3 adoption. ## Development Status :open_book: @@ -215,10 +216,8 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the | 4. | Deployment Framework | We will create deployment scripts for AssetHub testnet/mainnet with production readiness checklists | - ### Milestone 2 Custodial Wallet System & Settlement Engine - - **Estimated Duration:** 4 weeks - **FTE:** 3 - **Costs:** 14,000 USD @@ -236,7 +235,6 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the | 4. | Integration Test Suite | We will create comprehensive tests proving Web2 user actions trigger valid on-chain signatures and settlements | ... - ## Future Plans Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from platform commissions, enterprise integrations, and commercial pilot conversions, targeting financial independence within 12-18 months post-grant. In the short term, we will enhance and promote the project by scaling our Polkadot integration (adding audit trails, APIs, and verification mechanisms to our Substrate module) and executing a regional expansion into East Africa, West Africa and Middle East via strategic partnerships. Long-term, our vision is to become the digital backbone of Africa's agricultural trade, enabling transparent, compliant, and instant cross-border settlements powered by Polkadot. @@ -249,7 +247,3 @@ Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from pla **How did you hear about the Grants Program?** I learned about the Grants Program through direct engagement with the ecosystem, including a Polkadot event I participated in and subsequent meetings with several members of the Web3 Foundation team. - -- Work you have already done. -- If there are any other teams who have already contributed (financially) to the project. -- Previous grants you may have applied for. From 6d07a94fb690e9caec755e1a4f1c6d691de3d294 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:26:32 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 08/28] Clean up Agroasys.md formatting and content Removed extra line and fixed formatting in Agroasys.md. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index c134f2cc512..7c955c83873 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -106,7 +106,6 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas Chain arch - ### Ecosystem Fit Agroasys leverages Polkadot's production-ready AssetHub to bring tamper-evident, legally enforceable Ricardian contracts and cryptographic settlement proofs to Africa's agricultural value chains. Our platform bridges the gap between traditional enterprise trade and Web3 infrastructure by utilizing Polkadot's existing primitives for maximum security and reliability. @@ -241,7 +240,7 @@ Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from pla ## Referral Program :moneybag: -- **Referrer:** Bekka, DevRel Lead at Polkadot Africa” +- **Referrer:** Bekka, DevRel Lead at Polkadot Africa ## Additional Information :heavy_plus_sign: From 4cdd7f889ce5f1fa1dba6825e8a443c82f17e00b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:40:23 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 09/28] Clean up Agroasys.md by removing extra line Removed an empty line before the Ecosystem Fit section. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 7c955c83873..16ea5dee384 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -105,7 +105,6 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas Chain arch - ### Ecosystem Fit Agroasys leverages Polkadot's production-ready AssetHub to bring tamper-evident, legally enforceable Ricardian contracts and cryptographic settlement proofs to Africa's agricultural value chains. Our platform bridges the gap between traditional enterprise trade and Web3 infrastructure by utilizing Polkadot's existing primitives for maximum security and reliability. From dbe7f0d96c3bebad7daaebd879046dd3ff2a9314 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:13:55 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 10/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 16ea5dee384..4c41b4333af 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ The platform will include: Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 41 02 -We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform in Lovable. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. +We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. #### Data models / API specifications of the core functionality The core platform uses a modular enterprise architecture with custodial wallet management. From e3867c8988f388721a432503d969a82a49ddba9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:35:47 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 11/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 5 +---- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 4c41b4333af..d3470e9213d 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -134,10 +134,7 @@ Agroasys leverages Polkadot's production-ready AssetHub to bring tamper-evident, - **Sustainable Model**: Revenue-generating platform that doesn't require ongoing grants Agroasys serves agricultural exporters, cooperatives, and enterprise buyers requiring transparent, low-cost digital settlements. We provide a trust layer that digitizes and verifies contracts and transactions between stakeholders. - -Within the Polkadot ecosystem, we enable parachain and dApp developers to integrate our modules for contract verification, settlement proofs, and agricultural data oracles. This dual approach ensures real-world adoption while contributing technical interoperability to the broader Web3 ecosystem. - -The platform functions as both a standalone application and an interoperable service module that other parachains can integrate for agricultural contract verification and settlement tracking. +Within the Polkadot ecosystem, we enable parachain and dApp developers to integrate our modules for contract verification, settlement proofs, and agricultural data oracles. This dual approach ensures real-world adoption while contributing technical interoperability to the broader Web3 ecosystem. The platform functions as both a standalone application and an interoperable service module that other parachains can integrate for agricultural contract verification and settlement tracking. These needs were validated through multi-stakeholder interviews, East Africa trade data ([Trademark Africa](https://trademarkafrica.com/tracking-east-africas-top-agricultural-commodities-and-export-destinations-new-report/#:~:text=East%20Africa's%20agricultural%20trade%20is,demands%20require%20urgent%20policy%20interventions.)), and World Bank reports highlighting the inefficiencies of Africa’s agri-export payments and the 30–40% loss in transaction value due to intermediaries ([World Bank: Digitalizing Agricultural Payments in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/globalfindex/brief/data-from-the-global-findex-2021-digitalizing-agricultural-payments-in-sub-Saharan-africa)). Field discussions with over 100 traders in East Africa and Middle East alone revealed a consistent lack of trust in payment and contract enforcement systems, confirming strong demand for tamper-proof, digitally signed contracts and blockchain-based settlements. From 255128a5237d6cac30eb0edfb5c7695f22586c4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:14:19 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 12/28] Replace chain architecture image in Agroasys.md Updated the image in Agroasys documentation to a new source. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index d3470e9213d..dd2c5f082dd 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -103,7 +103,8 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas - **Reconciliation**: Automated settlement matching between on-chain events and off-chain records - **Audit Trails**: Complete transaction history exportable for legal proceedings -Chain arch +chain arch + ### Ecosystem Fit From c83321f77651f7a068e7284ccce46f19d716e504 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:26:32 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 13/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index dd2c5f082dd..ad45d1b316f 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -170,9 +170,9 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face - [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) -- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. Some of his nootable works include: [Succist-summer](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/succinct-summer-2.5) [madara](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/madara) [Vane.web3](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/vane_web3). He also was able to apply for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously on the project [CumulusProver.md](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/CumulusProver.md),[Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) -- **Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works includ: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) +- **Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works include: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) - **Aston Steven** - is the project lead and an experienced Web3 founder across East Africa who has driven regional initiatives including the launch of East Africa and Tanzania Web3 chambers. He has championed the adoption of Ricardian contracts in the region, led grant and partnership efforts with major foundations, and represents Agroasys in investor and government engagements. At Agroasys he connects product strategy, legal enforceability, and market partnerships to ensure the platform is both visionary and deliverable. From 22464e5a2134546ab454730b20e468f8bb158137 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:27:01 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 14/28] Fix formatting and typos in Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index ad45d1b316f..aa522e3c8ef 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face - [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) -- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. Some of his nootable works include: [Succist-summer](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/succinct-summer-2.5) [madara](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/madara) [Vane.web3](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/vane_web3). He also was able to apply for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously on the project [CumulusProver.md](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/CumulusProver.md),[Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. Some of his nootable works include: [Succist-summer](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/succinct-summer-2.5) [madara](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/madara) [Vane.web3](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/vane_web3). He also was able to apply for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously on the project [CumulusProver.md](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/CumulusProver.md), [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) - **Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works include: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) From dbd42480a785c9f134c5dd0d06ac7d67c85616b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:41:31 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 15/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 19 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index aa522e3c8ef..24cebe0dd81 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -180,7 +180,24 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ## Development Status :open_book: -We have developed a demo platform that illustrates how Agroasys will operate once the blockchain integration layer is connected, giving a clear picture of the full end-to-end workflow for enterprise users—our primary target segment. The demo showcases the core processes, including contract creation, signing flows, quality assurance steps, and settlement logic, and provides a visual understanding of how these components will interact with the on-chain anchoring and USDC settlement mechanisms planned for integration. This demonstration has been instrumental in validating the platform’s design and its relevance for large buyers, exporters, and institutional partners. +#### Prior Work :building_construction: + +To ensure this grant focuses strictly on Web3 infrastructure, it is important to distinguish between the **Agroasys Marketplace (Web2 Layer)**, which is already built, and the **Settlement & Anchor Layer (Web3 Layer)**, which is the subject of this proposal. + +#### 1. Completed: The Agroasys Marketplace (Client Layer) +We have already designed, developed, and deployed the core marketplace infrastructure. This layer handles the business logic, user interfaces, and trade negotiation workflows. +* **Frontend & UI:** The React-based dashboards for Contract Creation, Trade Negotiation, and User Management are complete (as seen in the "UI Mockups" section). +* **Off-Chain Database:** The Postgres schemas for User Identity, KYC data, and commodity tracking are implemented. +* **Matchmaking Engine:** The logic connecting buyers to cooperatives is functional. +* **Document Generation:** The engine that compiles trade terms into a human-readable PDF (the visual representation of the Ricardian contract) is built. + +#### 2. To Be Built: The Web3 Integration (The Grant Scope) +The grant focuses exclusively on the "Blockchain Integration Layer". The existing Marketplace currently lacks the cryptographic binding and settlement rails. +- **The Grant covers:** + - Building the **Signing Service** (converting Web2 actions into cryptographic signatures). + - Developing the **Custodial Key Management System** (securely holding keys for enterprise users). + - Implementing the **Settlement Engine** (listening to on-chain events and reconciling them with the off-chain DB). + - Integration with **AssetHub** (using `system.remark` and `Assets` pallet). For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the [agroasys demo](https://preview--agroasys-prototype.lovable.app/) demo environment and explore its current capabilities. Please use the following credentials to log in: review@agroasys.com with the password 0192837465. Also the platform youtube walkthrough video [Video Demo](https://youtu.be/vSiZdUCG36I?si=EB7CRtqy5ueG6q8n) From c5f3c35be69ecb3c10aef1c56b56f79136b2ab1a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 17:39:10 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 16/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 5 +---- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 24cebe0dd81..a30f39dc872 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,5 +1,3 @@ -# Agroasys - - **Team Name:** Agroasys Tech - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL @@ -103,8 +101,7 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas - **Reconciliation**: Automated settlement matching between on-chain events and off-chain records - **Audit Trails**: Complete transaction history exportable for legal proceedings -chain arch - +web3 layer ### Ecosystem Fit From 16e9cbdf1dc1e81eadd0202637fc3f662b06588e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 19:54:25 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 17/28] Remove sensitive demo credentials from documentation Removed sensitive login details for demo access and added a note about the prototype's capabilities. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 6 ------ 1 file changed, 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index a30f39dc872..b56b9a251e0 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ The platform will include: Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 41 02 - We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. #### Data models / API specifications of the core functionality @@ -140,7 +139,6 @@ Within the Polkadot/Substrate ecosystem, few projects currently address agricult While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face scalability, cost, and regional relevance limitations. Agroasys leverages Substrate's modularity and Polkadot's cross-chain capabilities to deliver a specialized, legally compliant settlement layer that connects African agricultural stakeholders directly to the global blockchain economy. - ## Team :busts_in_silhouette: ### Team members @@ -196,8 +194,6 @@ The grant focuses exclusively on the "Blockchain Integration Layer". The existin - Implementing the **Settlement Engine** (listening to on-chain events and reconciling them with the off-chain DB). - Integration with **AssetHub** (using `system.remark` and `Assets` pallet). -For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the [agroasys demo](https://preview--agroasys-prototype.lovable.app/) demo environment and explore its current capabilities. Please use the following credentials to log in: review@agroasys.com with the password 0192837465. Also the platform youtube walkthrough video [Video Demo](https://youtu.be/vSiZdUCG36I?si=EB7CRtqy5ueG6q8n) - ## Development Roadmap :nut_and_bolt: ### Overview @@ -212,7 +208,6 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the - **FTE:** 2 - **Costs:** 16,000 USD - | Number | Deliverable | Specification | | -----: | ----------- | ------------- | | **0a.** | License | Apache 2.0 @@ -225,7 +220,6 @@ For review purposes, we have attached login details that allow you to access the | 3. | Event Indexer system | We will develop an indexer that captures AssetHub events and provides GraphQL APIs for contract verification | | 4. | Deployment Framework | We will create deployment scripts for AssetHub testnet/mainnet with production readiness checklists | - ### Milestone 2 Custodial Wallet System & Settlement Engine - **Estimated Duration:** 4 weeks From 9b1a89ad63162b83e32737f5639154f930da8214 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:07:48 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 18/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index b56b9a251e0..f038c7c60d7 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,4 +1,7 @@ -- **Team Name:** Agroasys Tech + +#Agroasys + +- **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL - **Payment**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL (USDC) From fdbc87f2c523f4867ad2396cc3a8b43953c0b7fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 20:08:12 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 19/28] Fix header formatting in Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index f038c7c60d7..c0a4c7d92d4 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -#Agroasys +# Agroasys - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** From 1b39a2e055ac45e61b69587f5c9237a8e4e44b75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:06:18 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 20/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index c0a4c7d92d4..b57945a235d 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ The platform will include: - **Contract Creation** UI: Form-driven builder for parameterizing Ricardian Contracts (goods, Incoterms, delivery windows, penalties, quantities). - **Settlement Dashboard**: Real-time view of on-chain settlement status, proofs, and cross-border transactions. -Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 31 56 +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 31 56](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/65bb8713-9764-4563-92b2-c2603e5eb734) -Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 32 08 +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 32 08](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/70fe4a1e-0002-41e9-8e86-317f5a462e6c) -Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 40 51 +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 40 51](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3b384719-adbb-47af-868b-edf8fd870ca3) -Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 41 02 +![Screenshot 2025-11-14 at 18 41 02](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ae9d787c-eafb-4b71-8fe0-268282020112) We have prepared a complete prototype of the Agroasys Web3 platform. It includes all essential workflows and interface screens that reflect the final production architecture. As Lovable requires login for preview access, we will provide the private link and temporary credentials directly to the reviewers. This prototype also includes the conceptual layout of our initial PoC for comparison, showing clear UX and workflow improvements. @@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Our architecture connects traditional enterprise procurement with blockchain-bas - **Reconciliation**: Automated settlement matching between on-chain events and off-chain records - **Audit Trails**: Complete transaction history exportable for legal proceedings -web3 layer +![web3 layer](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0d18a2b1-7e43-4374-a03e-785d6eaa554d) ### Ecosystem Fit From 6a6f11dcfd2db452d9047052c1b5cd71bd946c21 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:14:09 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 21/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index b57945a235d..0525ad0fd23 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ - +--- # Agroasys - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs @@ -254,3 +254,4 @@ Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from pla **How did you hear about the Grants Program?** I learned about the Grants Program through direct engagement with the ecosystem, including a Polkadot event I participated in and subsequent meetings with several members of the Web3 Foundation team. +--- From 022c80469e124b16b8737c09c5584e9e62244928 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:14:59 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 22/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 0525ad0fd23..8f222978aa0 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- # Agroasys - +--- - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL From 2029f6cf5d5ca0cf197cb4b34a601bc464bdcffe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:15:46 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 23/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 8f222978aa0..f438bc7e447 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -254,4 +254,5 @@ Our long-term sustainability will be financed through recurring revenue from pla **How did you hear about the Grants Program?** I learned about the Grants Program through direct engagement with the ecosystem, including a Polkadot event I participated in and subsequent meetings with several members of the Web3 Foundation team. + --- From 073eddd33c516b7d5636c0f0303ddd2a25245e2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:23:23 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 24/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index f438bc7e447..a413814aa7e 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,11 +1,12 @@ ---- + # Agroasys ---- + - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL - **Payment**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL (USDC) - **Level:** 2 +--- ## Project Overview :page_facing_up: From e4655ef86bb2869bddc91a4a0d7816ef69d1089c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 22:48:35 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 25/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index a413814aa7e..e4ee24f742a 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL - **Payment**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL (USDC) - **Level:** 2 ---- ## Project Overview :page_facing_up: From d4eaf9db3a96ac34e242b8c083316a4fcd4a11ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 22:54:00 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 26/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index e4ee24f742a..2b261e3ea7c 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Agroasys - +- project_name: "Agroasys" - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL From cf2482b53a1c8be8f9123789e8d30925409f2854 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025 22:55:20 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 27/28] Update Agroasys.md --- applications/Agroasys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index 2b261e3ea7c..e4ee24f742a 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Agroasys -- project_name: "Agroasys" + - **Team Name:** Agroasys Labs - **Payment Details:** - **DOT**: 1U1XRcPB1bw5jKVR9ovTavsGeAVGqNKBzHuSh19GVqj1skL From b43b59c462ca26c10eb3a14f308a9e2ad63e05c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aston Steven Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:04:30 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 28/28] Revise team members section in Agroasys.md Updated team member details and added new members with their roles and GitHub links. --- applications/Agroasys.md | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/applications/Agroasys.md b/applications/Agroasys.md index e4ee24f742a..14d8c907db9 100644 --- a/applications/Agroasys.md +++ b/applications/Agroasys.md @@ -146,10 +146,10 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team members -- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Blockchain Engineer & Cryptography Specialist [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) -- **Aston Steven** - Product lead, [Github](https://github.com/Astonstevn) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aston-steven/) -- **Julius Stephen** - UX/UI Lead, [Github](https://github.com/kingposhwolf) -- **Gokul Ravindran** - Senior Blockchain Engineer, [Github](https://github.com/0xneox) [X](https://twitter.com/0xneox) +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Blockchain Engineer & Cryptography Specialist [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) | [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrisho-lukamba/) +- **Aston Steven** - Product lead, [Github](https://github.com/Astonstevn) | [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aston-steven/) +- **Akpolo OgagaOghene** - UX/UI Lead, [Github](https://github.com/ogazboiz) +- **Samuel Oladele** - Senior Blockchain Engineer, [Github](https://github.com/blurbeast) | [X](https://twitter.com/dleexes) | [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oladele-banjo-553b65b1) ### Contact @@ -166,16 +166,14 @@ While other blockchain ecosystems have generic supply chain solutions, they face ### Team Code Repos -- [Agroasys Github](https://github.com/Agroasys/Agroasys) +- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. Some of his nootable works include: [Succist-summer](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/succinct-summer-2.5) | [madara](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/madara) | [Vane.web3](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/vane_web3). He also was able to apply for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously on the project [CumulusProver.md](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/CumulusProver.md), [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) -- **Mrisho Lukamba** - Mrisho Lukamba is an innovative blockchain engineer and cryptography specialist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. He previously worked as an engineer at TONOMUS NEOM and contributed to Class Lambda, giving him hands on experience designing cryptographically secure architectures and Web3 infrastructure for African markets. At Agroasys he leads the integration of Polkadot based settlement layers, focuses on transaction throughput and finality, and hardens the platform’s cryptographic integrity, key management, and verification pipelines. Some of his nootable works include: [Succist-summer](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/succinct-summer-2.5) [madara](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/madara) [Vane.web3](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/vane_web3). He also was able to apply for a grant at the Web3 Foundation previously on the project [CumulusProver.md](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/CumulusProver.md), [Github](https://github.com/MrishoLukamba) +- **Akpolo OgagaOghene** - is a full-stack developer and Web3 engineer with hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance web applications and blockchain-enabled systems. He works across React, Next.js, and Node.js to deliver production-ready user interfaces and APIs, and develops smart contracts using Solidity and Hardhat with seamless Web3 integration. His expertise spans performance optimization, smart contract interaction, and the design of scalable, efficient web applications that bridge modern frontend systems with decentralized infrastructure. Some of his notable works include: [quantumdex-smartcontracts](https://github.com/ogazboiz/quantumdex-smartcontracts) | [VaultsIQ-smartcontracts](https://github.com/ogazboiz/VaultsIQ-smartcontract) | [HabiTrac](https://github.com/ogazboiz/HabiTrac) | [Chilly](https://github.com/ogazboiz/chilly) -- **Gokul Ravindran** - is a senior blockchain engineer with deep, hands-on experience across smart contract development, exchange infrastructure, and on-chain analysis; he has built smart contracts for more than seven cryptocurrency projects and designed a production-grade orderbook and matching engine for a crypto exchange, and he created a proof of concept for IQVIA that integrated IPFS, Ethereum, and BigchainDB. He has authored four blockchain whitepapers, performed on-chain analysis for over ten projects, advised high-net-worth individuals on crypto investments, collaborated on multiple NFT projects, and developed tax computation software for complex crypto portfolios. Gokul’s multidisciplinary expertise strengthens Agroasys’s capabilities in settlement logic, cryptographic integrity, and scalable trading-grade systems. Some of his notable works include: [Safemoon.sol](https://github.com/0xneox/Safemoon.sol) [Horizon](https://github.com/0xneox/horizon) [Gateway](https://github.com/0xneox/gateway) [Exonum](https://github.com/0xneox/exonum) +- **Samuel Oladele** - is a blockchain and full-stack engineer with strong proficiency across Rust, Java, TypeScript, and Solidity. He shares deep experience in full-stack web development and smart contract engineering, building scalable applications and Web3-integrated systems using modern frameworks and tooling. His multidisciplinary skill set enables him to work effectively across low-level systems, backend services, and blockchain protocols, strengthening the team’s ability to build secure, performant, and future-ready decentralized applications. Some of his notable works include: [Pool Trust](https://github.com/blurbeast/pool_trust) | [Rosca](https://github.com/blurbeast/rosca) | [Treasury Hub - Community Governance Platform](https://github.com/blurbeast/treasury_gov_client) - **Aston Steven** - is the project lead and an experienced Web3 founder across East Africa who has driven regional initiatives including the launch of East Africa and Tanzania Web3 chambers. He has championed the adoption of Ricardian contracts in the region, led grant and partnership efforts with major foundations, and represents Agroasys in investor and government engagements. At Agroasys he connects product strategy, legal enforceability, and market partnerships to ensure the platform is both visionary and deliverable. -- **Julius Stephen** is an experienced UX and product designer with a background in information security and a proven track record delivering high-quality Web3 interfaces and user journeys. He has designed and contributed to multiple Web3 products, giving him a strong understanding of wallet interactions, signing flows, and decentralized identity from a user-experience perspective. Julius specializes in translating complex technical systems into clear, intuitive workflows for both enterprise buyers and farmers, ensuring that security, compliance, and performance requirements are met without compromising usability. At Agroasys he leads all UX and interaction design, shaping the user flows for Ricardian contract signing, custodial wallet experiences, and settlement operations, and helps steer the broader product roadmap toward scalable and enterprise-ready Web3 adoption. - ## Development Status :open_book: #### Prior Work :building_construction: