CONFLUX ECOSYSTEM GRANTS 2023 – Qlone AI – TIER 3

APPLICATION INTRODUCTION

Name of your project

QLONE AI

Are you an incorporated startup?

Yes

Describe your project and how your products or service works for the user:

With the leverage of AI & Blockchain, Qlone’s infrastructure is aiming to provide an all-in-one solution to generate your smart-digital AR clone. A new seamless approach on how to simulate, train, personalize, and manage AI on blockchain.
The technology that innovates fields like personal AI, Gaming, Customer service, Education and more…

Problem statement
The current AI market offers limited and non-realistic 2D and 3D avatars, lacking interactivity and personalization using biometric data. Speech avatars cannot be tailored to specific needs, and lack identification. Generating NFT collections is a complex and time-consuming process that requires hiring multiple experts. There is room for improvement in the AI market to create more engaging and personalized experiences.

Proposed solution
The emergence of AR technology will transform avatars to be more realistic, scalable, and exportable in various formats. With personal voice cloning and AR face scanning, users can customize biometric data for a variety of use cases, avoiding pre-made options. Qlone AI avatars can be trained for specific purposes using the GPT-4 model, ensuring unique and personalized experiences. Additionally, users can protect their rights and authenticate their NFTs or avatars using IP and AI technologies, allowing for effective control and monetization. Qlone AI provides a practical option for generating NFT collections without the need for hiring designers or developers, offering a seamless solution in just a few clicks.

What is the long-term vision of your project?

One of the leading AI tool providers in WEB3 market, first application to offer all-in-one AI infrastructure on mobile platforms, one of the first AI NFT generator provider, first platform to offer AR/AI merged cloning with blockchain functionality. Project that generates revenue with 20K-30K MAU in first year.

Links to the project’s webpage, DApp, project social handles, and chat groups.

Website:https://qlone.ai/
Deck: https://docsend.com/view/imej4x72rp4iuphf

TEAM

We are 5 full time experienced core team members with more than 5 years experience, from Vilnius, Lithuania. 3 AI and blockchain developers, Lukas CMO and Rysard CEO. With our experience in web 3 market, vast programming knowledge and know how skills, we decided to make something unique and innovative which you would definitely enjoy to experience. Founders has successful background in WEB3/WEB2 markets and great work experience, our CTO Dainius has vast knowledge of AI technology and Machine Learning development, Jonas is known for his full stack and blockchain development skills, Arvaidas is experienced blockchain developer . All in all, we have well balanced team which covers all required fields to start project successfully and expand our company. Team has direct plan how to achieve milestones and launch in market successfully.

Rysard CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryšard-gvozdovič/
I’m an experienced team leader with over 4 years of experience, specializing in UI/UX development for mobile applications, design, and programming services. In the past few years, I have managed UI/UX development teams for numerous well-known telecommunications, software, and other companies. In addition, I contributed to several blockchain projects, assisting them in successfully launching and scaling in the market.

Lukas CMO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-zalagaitis-9b35211b9/
I’m an experienced product manager and developer in B2B and B2C markets. Worked on the development of blockchain projects and IT and engineering services. Always motivated, with a vast skillset to lead projects and find the right markets. I have gathered experience in marketing and project development and am interested in IT technologies such as blockchain, fintech, and investment.

Dainius CTO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dainiussa/
I’m in love with JamStack and familiar with React.js as a frontend framework and Node. Backend or headless JS runtime environment. Worked as an algorithm developer in one of the leading AI companies in Lithuania. Skilled in GraphQL, REST APIs, and Web3 libraries For styling, use Tailwind, pure CSS sass, or plain CSS. I have experience as a web developer with React.js and Solidity smart contracts.

Arvaidas Blockchain dev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvaidas-silgalis/
I’m a blockchain developer with great skills and experience in the blockchain industry. My extensive knowledge of blockchain technology and its applications has allowed me to develop decentralized applications and smart contracts that have helped various industries improve their operations.

Jonas Levinskas: Full stack
I’m a full-stack developer familiar with multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, jQuery), has knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python), JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js), is familiar with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), web servers (e.g., Apache), and has knowledge of blockchain and smart contract deployment. Also, have analytic skills with experience in AI system development.

TOTAL BUDGET AND FUNDING TIER

50K Grant milestones (3 months)

First milestone (25K)
AI NFT Generator on Conflux ecosystem (1,5 month):

  1. Conflux protocol analysis:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  2. AI NFT Generator (WEB platform) preparation on Conflux ecosystem:
    Two AI/back-end developers
  3. Conflux NFT smart contract preparation with AI generator
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  4. Web application development and UX/UI
    UX/UI designer, Front-end developer

Second milestone (25K)
Qlone AI NFT smart contracts on Conflux ecosystem (1,5 month):

  1. NFT smart contract development:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  2. NFT smart contract implementation on AI NFT Generator:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  3. AI NFT Generator back-end API development:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  4. Wallet integration and connection for minting
    Two blockchain/back-end developers

PROJECT INFORMATION

Audience: For whom is the protocol creating value? Who are the protocol’s most important users? What is your main value proposition for the audience? Why would they use your product?

As mentioned in problems/solutions an AI NFT generator is really demanding tool for any blockchain. Conflux ecosystem could be one of the first blockchain to integrate AI into WEB3 with the help of our team. AI cloning tolls, generators are useful tolls for many business and people, we have multiple AI models prepared to merge. Our application will be the first one to offer many AI features that are not available on mobile. To add, our AI models will be available in one infrastructure which will give seamless access to users with no need to transfer through other platforms.
Who will benefit from Qlone AI:
Games/Gaming studios, Content/Collection creators, AI users/developers, Customer service and more…

Stakeholders: Outline each of the different stakeholders involved and how they interact with the product/service.

Rysard CEO, Lukas CMO

Market: What are alternative or competing protocols? Pick a competitor and describe a main difference/competitive advantage. Is the competitor a substitute or complement?

Within the scope of the blockchain and AI industries, Qlone does not face any direct competition from other brands. We provide our customers with seamless access to a number of features that are not available in other products. Competitor prices are high also we can compete with our tools which they lack, we can compete with our price and technology options. Similar projects: Fetch.AI, Alethea.AI, Bicasso.

Technology: What is your project’s core technology, explained in non-technical terms.
An overview of the technology stack to be used

AI Models:

Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
Large Language Models (LoRA)
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
GPT-4 natural language AI model

Development languages:

Solidity
Java Script
Python

Community Overview: An overview of your current community.

Product is not launched publicly, looking for blockchain.

Stage of the project.

  1. We have a functional app prototype, multiple AI models and blockchain integrations are already available.
  2. Development team managed to generate our own GAN, RNN AI model prototypes which will be more cost effective for future sales.
  3. Clear explanation of Qlone AI B2B2C business model, product features, financial forecasts and what value our product adds.
  4. Dedicated team of 5-experienced members, with vast WEB2/WEB3 experience in B2B2C sectors, development, project scaling.
  5. Idea and business received very positive feedback.

GROWTH PROPOSAL

Community Growth Plans: Your plans for scaling your community.

We will acquire users with our growth model for 1 year, we will offer better pricing with our tools which other projects lack. Our strategy is user acquisition using our marketing plan and go-to-market strategy. We will focus on user acquisition and revenue for first year. Marketing plan: Affiliate marketing, referral systems, ad words, seo, smm (social media marketing twitter, instagram, tiktok and etc…), Kols (influencers), partnership promotions. Another important marketing milestone is token IDO through numerous launchpads which will give instant token/NFT holders and users. We have great connections with numerous tier 1 launchpads.

Target audience: People from range 16-30, both male and female, living in EU/USA with interest in technologies, WEB3, AI helpful tools, content creation. Businesses like AI providers, Games/Gaming studios, Customer service, Education, Online marketplaces.

Proposal OKRs: Set ambitious goals for your project.

Expected MAU in first year:
1st month: 500 active users
3rd month: 5,000 active users
6th month: 10,000 active users
12th month: 20,000 active users
Expected token holders in first year: 30,000
Expected NFT holders in first year: 20,000

ROADMAP

First milestone (25K)
AI NFT Generator on Conflux ecosystem (1,5 month):

  1. Conflux protocol analysis:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  2. AI NFT Generator (WEB platform) preparation on Conflux ecosystem:
    Two AI/back-end developers
  3. Conflux NFT smart contract preparation with AI generator
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  4. Web application development and UX/UI
    UX/UI designer, Front-end developer

Second milestone (25K)
Qlone AI NFT smart contracts on Conflux ecosystem (1,5 month):

  1. NFT smart contract development:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  2. NFT smart contract implementation on AI NFT Generator:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  3. AI NFT Generator back-end API development:
    Two blockchain/back-end developers
  4. Wallet integration and connection for minting
    Two blockchain/back-end developers

Our development road map:

2023 - Q1
Core team & idea
Data Collection for Qlone AI V1
Visual and interactive components of the platform
Back-end architecture development
AI models integration into the platform

2023 - Q2
Qlone partners/collaborations
AI model performance optimization
UX / AI model’s parameters adjustments
Adjust model’s hyperparameters into user format
Qlone AI V1 fine-tuning & Private release

2023 - Q3
Qlone AI socials launch
Blockchain functionality launch
AI NFT 2D/3D Generator
AR models integration
Mobile application launch

2023 - Q4
Qlone AI socials launch
Neural network training process
Server-side components scaling
Personal clone training feature
QR code feature implementation

2024 - Q1
AI NFT AR models Generator
Qlone AI V2 fine-tuning & Private release
Fiat payment feature
Content category expansion
Ambassadors program

2024 - Q2 - future
Blockchain creation
Full body AR cloning
DAO token
Dapp expansion
And many more to come…

MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Community Events, AMA sessions, Partnerships, 24/7 customer service support, bug fixing, platform updates, equity fundraise for project vision scaling.

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Thanks for your grant application @Qlone. After review the Grants Committee has decided not to proceed any further with your application.