CONFLUX ECOSYSTEM GRANT APPLICATION — PEVRA
APPLICATION INTRODUCTION
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Name of the Project
Pevra -
Problem Statement & Proposed Solution
Problem:
Phone number recycling is a structurally unresolved failure of the global telecommunications system. In Nigeria specifically, when a mobile number is recycled to a new subscriber, its prior history is invisible to the new owner. Because carriers’ KYC records only capture the current owner and are not publicly verifiable, innocent individuals who inherit a number previously used in criminal activity (e.g., ransom communications) face arrest and detention with no independent mechanism to prove their innocence. Carrier records are private, subject to access denial or manipulation, and not auditable in real time. Existing mechanisms — carrier KYC, NCC regulatory records, police investigation, and court-ordered disclosure — all fall short because none provide a publicly accessible, tamper-proof, timestamped record of historical number ownership.
Proposed Solution:
Pevra is a blockchain-powered telecom identity platform that mints phone numbers as immutable on-chain assets, permanently linking them to a user’s National Identification Number (NIN). Every ownership event (minting, transfer, dormancy, recycling) is recorded on the Base Layer 2 chain at the moment it occurs — publicly verifiable, alterable by no one. The platform operates on the principle: identity follows the person; history follows the number. It delivers three integrated functions: permanent on-chain identity, telecom services (eSIM, internet calling, encrypted messaging, data plans), and a $PEV custodial wallet for all platform transactions. -
Alignment with the Conflux Network
Note: The Pevra whitepaper is built on the Base chain (Coinbase L2/Ethereum). The document contains no mention of the Conflux Network. This section cannot be answered from the document without adding information not present in the source. -
Competitive Edge
Pevra’s differentiator lies in the combination of permanent on-chain identity and telecom utility in one application. Unlike carrier KYC databases (which record only the current owner, are privately controlled, and cannot be independently verified), Pevra’s on-chain registry timestamps every ownership event at the moment it occurs, is publicly accessible, and is alterable by no one. The Call Shield feature, which displays real-time trust indicators (Verified / Unverified / Flagged) on every incoming call, is a direct consumer-facing product that no traditional carrier offers. The CTO is also co-founder of BaseConnect — a live product already deployed on Base mainnet — eliminating technical learning curve and reducing delivery risk. -
x: https://x.com/pevraHQ
website: still on development
Community link: not built yet -
Conflux eSpace Grant Recipient Wallet Address
Not applicable / not specified in the whitepaper. -
Are You an Incorporated Startup?
Not specified in the whitepaper.
TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION
- Problem Statement (Reference)
As above — phone number recycling creates an undisclosed ownership history problem with severe human rights consequences in Nigeria, due to the absence of a tamper-proof, publicly verifiable historical record. - Existing Solutions & Feasibility
Mechanism
Why It Falls Short
Carrier KYC
Records current owner only; not publicly verifiable; privately controlled
NCC Regulatory Records
Not designed for individual number history queries; not publicly accessible in real time
Police Investigation
Dependent on carrier cooperation; structural evidence gaps
Court-Ordered Disclosure
Slow, expensive, provides no protection for already-detained persons
Pevra’s on-chain record addresses every gap: every ownership event is timestamped at occurrence, publicly verifiable, and unalterable. - Purpose of the System
To create a permanent, tamper-proof, publicly verifiable record of phone number ownership history, resolving the recycling problem at its root and preventing innocent individuals from suffering criminal association for numbers they did not own at the time of a crime. - Scope of the System
On-chain number lifecycle management (provisioning → minting → active ownership → dormancy → reclaim → recycling)
NIN-linked identity verification via the NIMC API
Consumer telecom services: eSIM activation, internet calling, encrypted messaging, data plans
Call Shield real-time trust layer
$PEV custodial wallet with fiat/crypto deposit, P2P transfer, and service payments
Verification API for third-party integrations
Hybrid DAO + Flagging Committee governance
Target markets: Nigeria (primary), UK, USA, Canada (diaspora) - Objectives & Success Criteria
Phase
Milestone
Phase 0 (Pre-launch)
1,000 waitlist signups; smart contract on Base mainnet; security audit commissioned
Phase 1 (Months 1–3)
1,000 active users; NIN verification live; number minting on-chain; Call Shield active
Phase 2 (Months 4–9)
10,000 active users; Verification API beta; PEV listed on Nigerian exchanges
Phase 3 (Months 10–18)
50,000 active users; DAO fully active; diaspora expansion (UK, USA, Canada) - Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations
NIN — National Identification Number (Nigeria)
NIMC — National Identity Management Commission
NCC — Nigerian Communications Commission
MVNO — Mobile Virtual Network Operator
eSIM — Embedded SIM
EVM — Ethereum Virtual Machine
DAO — Decentralised Autonomous Organisation
ERC-20 — Ethereum token standard
$PEV — Pevra’s native utility token
Base — Layer 2 network built by Coinbase, incubated by the Optimism Collective - References
Not formally cited in the whitepaper beyond NCC regulatory references, NIMC API, and implied CBN/SEC Nigeria frameworks.
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
- Functional Overview
Core Aspects & Elements:
Component
Technology
Mobile Application
React Native (iOS & Android); optimised for low-bandwidth Nigerian network conditions
Smart Contracts
Solidity on Base chain; PevraNumber.sol + PevraGovernance.sol; OpenZeppelin libraries throughout
Telecom Layer
Twilio (primary) + Telnyx (redundancy); MTN & Airtel wholesale APIs for Nigeria
Identity Verification
NIMC API for NIN verification; third-party KYC for international users
On-Chain Indexing
The Graph Protocol subgraph for all PevraNumber.sol events
Custodial Wallet
Secure enclave architecture; Gmail-linked account recovery; no seed phrase exposed
Blockchain
Base chain (Coinbase L2, EVM-compatible, optimistic rollup settling on Ethereum mainnet)
Legal/Licensing Aspects:
Nigeria: Operates as an MVNO layer on NCC-licensed carriers (MTN, Airtel); direct NCC MVNO licensing targeted at Phase 2. CBN-licensed payment processors handle all fiat. NIMC API integration under full NDPR compliance.
UK: Assessed under Payment Services Regulations 2017; number provisioning via Twilio under existing carrier licensing.
USA: Money transmission and state-level MSB registration assessed; legal counsel engaged prior to US entry.
Canada: FINTRAC MSB registration assessed; legal counsel prior to Canada entry.
$PEV is structured as a pure utility token across all jurisdictions.
All smart contracts undergo independent third-party security audit before mainnet deployment; reports published in full. - Non-Functional Overview
Usability:
Consumer mobile application (iOS and Android) with custodial wallet — no seed phrase exposed to users. Gmail-linked recovery restores full wallet state on any new device. Call Shield displays real-time trust indicators directly in the call interface. Free activation, 100 PEV on signup, and 1GB free first week reduce onboarding friction.
Reliability:
Dual-carrier strategy (MTN + Airtel) for number provisioning in Nigeria; Twilio as immediate fallback. Telnyx provides telecom redundancy. Smart contract security audit prior to mainnet; audit reports published in full.
Performance:
Base chain delivers transaction fees at fractions of a cent at typical throughput — essential for economically viable number minting, ownership transfers, and flagging events at scale. The Graph Protocol enables fast queryable retrieval of number histories for Call Shield and Verification API.
Implementation:
Phased rollout across four phases (0–3), from pre-launch infrastructure through Nigeria MVP, product/market expansion, and diaspora scale. Smart contract and token deployment precede app MVP. Security audit commissioned at Phase 0.
User Interface:
React Native mobile app (single codebase, iOS and Android). Call Shield indicators embedded in the call interface. Custodial wallet UI for balance management, fiat/crypto deposit, P2P transfer, and service payments.
TOTAL BUDGET
Grant Size: $10k
Justification (Activities & Costs):
The whitepaper identifies the following cost areas for the pre-seed raise:
Smart contract deployment on Base mainnet
React Native app MVP development
Carrier API integration (NIMC, MTN/Airtel wholesale, Twilio/Telnyx)
Waitlist activation and early community building
Specific amounts per activity are not disclosed in the document.
DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
Phase
Timeline
Key Deliverables
Funding Application
Phase 0 — Pre-Launch
Months −3 to 0
Smart contract + PEV token on Base mainnet; NIMC API scoping; security audit commissioned; waitlist live (1,000 target); community on X, Facebook, LinkedIn
Pre-seed raise
Phase 1 — Nigeria MVP
Months 1–3
React Native app (onboarding, wallet, data plans, eSIM); NIN verification live; 1,000 active users; number minting on-chain; Call Shield active
Pre-seed raise
Phase 2 — Product & Market Expansion
Months 4–9
Flagging Committee live; Verification API beta; UK/USA/Canada provisioning; PEV listed on Nigerian exchanges; 10,000 active users
Not specified
Phase 3 — Scale & Ecosystem
Months 10–18
DAO fully active; Starlink premium data; diaspora expansion; 50,000 active users; MVNO licensing pursued
TEAM
Saviour Joseph Henshaw
Founder & CEO
Product vision, tokenomics design, community strategy, investor relations; author of all core platform documentation
Growth strategist and writer
Not specified
Not specified
Okechukwu Miracle
CTO & Co-Founder
Smart contract development, technical architecture, blockchain infrastructure
Co-founder of BaseConnect — a live product deployed on Base mainnet
Not specified
Not specified
Ikare Laurent Ayomide
CBDO
Sourced development team; leading fundraising pipeline and strategic business development
Working full time
Not specified
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Olajide Abdulquadri Abayomi
COO
Operational execution and platform delivery
TERMS OF USE
I agree to all of the following terms of use in applying to a Conflux Ecosystem Grant:
I have read and understood the Conflux Grants Ecosystem Overview
I have read about and understood that the Conflux Technical Grants are subject to a No-Sale rule
I agree to provide KYC information to the Conflux Foundation for the sake of overall ecosystem security
I understand that I will be required to follow public grant reporting requirements