Name of the Project: AirGap
Problem Statement and Proposed Solution:
The Conflux ecosystem faces barriers to user adoption due to limited access to secure and user-friendly wallets that cater to Conflux’s eSpace chain. Existing solutions often require expensive hardware wallets or lack comprehensive features like seamless dApp interaction, staking support, and offline transaction signing. This creates friction for users, limits token utility, and hinders broader participation in the ecosystem, especially in regions with restricted access to advanced tools. .
Proposed Solution
AirGap is a self-custody open-source cold wallet solution that transforms any spare smartphone into an airgapped cold wallet, providing maximum security without the need for dedicated hardware wallets. It consists of two applications:
AirGap Vault (offline) – Stores private keys completely offline and signs transactions securely via QR codes, preventing any exposure to online threats.
AirGap Wallet (online) – Manages balances, initiates transactions, and interacts with dApps, ensuring a seamless user experience.
But why AirGap?
True Randomness for Seed Generation – Unlike traditional wallets that rely on a device’s RNG (which can be manipulated), AirGap supports dice roll and coin flip entropy to generate seed phrases, ensuring verifiable, human-generated randomness for maximum security.
Totally Airgapped Security – AirGap Vault operates without Bluetooth, USB cables, Wi-Fi, or NFC, making it 100% offline, eliminating any potential attack vector from connected devices.
Advanced Security features - AirGap includes BIP-39 passphrase protection, BIP-85 deterministic seed derivation, and social recovery, allowing users to add extra layers of security and flexibility to their wallets.
Through this integration, AirGap will support native eSpace CFX token management, custom ERC-20 tokens, and dApp interactions via MetaMask and WalletConnect. With features like offline signing, enhanced security options, and staking support through eSpace dApps, AirGap will provide Conflux users with an all-in-one solution. This will drive higher transaction volumes, boost token utility, and attract more users and developers to the Conflux ecosystem.
The purpose of integrating AirGap with Conflux is to provide a secure, accessible, and feature-rich self-custody solution that enhances user confidence and streamlines interactions within the Conflux ecosystem. This will improve the overall user experience, attract new developers, and boost on-chain activity
Benefit to the Conflux Ecosystem:
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Enhanced Accessibility: AirGap’s free, open-source solution increases wallet adoption, enabling users globally to access Conflux eSpace and manage assets securely.
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Improved Token Utility: Seamless CFX and ERC-20 token management enhances usability, boosting on-chain activity and ecosystem growth.
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Security Advantage: AirGap’s offline signing and advanced security features build user trust in Conflux.
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Developer Attraction: Open-source tools like airgap-coin-lib encourage developers to build on Conflux.
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Increased Transactions: User-friendly staking and asset management will drive higher transaction volumes on Conflux.
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Global Reach: AirGap’s ability to turn smartphones into cold wallets expands Conflux’s accessibility worldwide.
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Staking Growth: Staking integration promotes broader participation in network security.
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Multilingual Support: AirGap supports multiple languages, including Chinese, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, and German, making it accessible to a diverse global audience.
Competitive Edge:
AirGap stands out with its unique features:
Open Source: AirGap is a fully open-source solution that allows users to turn spare phones into secure cold wallets.
Offline Transaction Signing: Sign transactions securely without exposing private keys.
Wide Availability: Users just need a spare smartphone to use AirGap. This way, AirGap caters to even those demographics, where other cold wallets are inaccessible.
Entropy Collection: Generate secure recovery phrases with dice rolls or coin flips, avoiding RNG vulnerabilities.
BIP-85 Support: Manage multiple wallets with a single master phrase using BIP 85.
Social Recovery: Enable trusted guardians to help recover lost keys.
Audited & Reproducible: AirGap has undergone security audits, and its build is reproducible. This means anyone can verify the code and ensure the apps are free from tampering.
Multilingual Support: AirGap supports multiple languages, including Chinese, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, and German, making it accessible to a diverse global audience.
These features, combined with AirGap’s compatibility with popular Web3 wallets like MetaMask, Rabby, and imToken, provide unmatched security and flexibility.
Links to Project:
Website: https://airgap.it
GitHub: https://github.com/airgap-it
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AirGap_it
Medium: https://medium.com/airgap-it
Discord: https://discord.gg/4Senj3xZ5s
Conflux eSpace Grant Recipient Wallet Address:
0x7FAaA3292c9f1Ccd9D4cD60Db4dB9c379Ade4FF3
Are You an Incorporated Startup?
Yes, AirGap is developed by Papers AG, a Swiss-based company specializing in blockchain security and usability solutions.
AirGap Integration with Conflux: Whitepaper
Core Functionalities
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Cold Wallet Solution: Transform spare devices into secure offline wallets, ensuring private keys remain isolated for enhanced security.
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Conflux eSpace Asset Management: Support native eSpace CFX token transfers, balance tracking, transaction history, and custom ERC-20 token management within AirGap Wallet.
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dApp Interaction: Enable seamless interaction with Conflux eSpace dApps using MetaMask and WalletConnect through AirGap Vault and Wallet.
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Staking Support: Facilitate staking through Conflux eSpace staking dApps for user participation in network security and rewards.
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Offline Transaction Signing: Safeguard private keys with secure offline signing of transactions via QR codes, ensuring no exposure to online vulnerabilities.
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Developer Tooling: Offer SDKs and APIs for seamless integration of Conflux functionalities, enabling developers to build and scale efficiently.
Advanced Security Features:
BIP-39 Passphrase: Create hidden wallets with additional security.
BIP-85: Derive multiple recovery phrases from a master seed phrase.
Entropy Collection: Use dice rolls or coin flips for secure entropy generation.
Social Recovery: Facilitate trusted guardian-assisted recovery of secret keys.
Grant Size
We are requesting a total grant of $40,000 to cover development, testing, marketing and maintenance costs for integrating Conflux with AirGap.
Development Roadmap
Phase 1: Integration of Conflux eSpace Chains
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Native eSpace CFX token functionality:
Transfers, balance display, transaction history in AirGap Wallet. -
Custom eSpace ERC-20 token support:
Add, transfer, and manage custom tokens within AirGap Wallet. -
Interaction with eSpace dApps:
Via MetaMask using AirGap Vault.
Via WalletConnect using AirGap Wallet. -
Staking via eSpace Staking dApps:
AirGap Wallet users can interact with existing eSpace staking solutions. -
2 Year Maintenance
We will provide at least two years of post-integration maintenance and support to ensure seamless functionality and address any technical issues that may arise.
Cost: $20,000
Phase 2: Marketing and user onboarding
To drive adoption and onboard users effectively, AirGap will implement a three-pronged user acquisition strategy:
1. Educational Content & Awareness Campaigns
AirGap will create in-depth, beginner-friendly resources to ensure users can easily understand and adopt the Conflux integration. This includes:
• Step-by-step guides and documentation on AirGap Docs.
• Announcements, blog posts, and explainer videos covering Conflux support.
• Tutorials on staking, asset management, and advanced security best practices.
2. Web3 Quests & Incentivized Campaigns
To activate the community and encourage real usage:
• AirGap will run two quest campaigns on TaskOn and Galxe, with a $4000 prize pool for each.
• Participants will be required to perform some tasks (mainly a transaction on Conflux using AirGap, Follow our socials etc.) to qualify.
• In a previous campaign with a $5,000 prize pool, AirGap attracted over 50,000+ participants, demonstrating strong engagement and reach.
3. Community Engagement & Giveaways
To further expand reach and engagement:
• AirGap will co-host AMAs with Conflux to educate users and highlight the integration.
• We’ll also give away merchandise from the AirGap Shop to increase participation and community goodwill.
What do we expect?
We expect to see at least 1500 Conflux wallets being created or managed on AirGap Wallet within the first year after the store launch. The AirGap transaction backend is used to inject blockchain operations, which allows us to count the addresses from which funds are sent to other wallets. We do not have the ability to link these addresses to any user identity, and we do not publish any addresses. The sum of all addresses is only used for analytics purposes. Due to privacy issues, we will not be able to disclose any addresses, but we will happily share and explain the source and methodology applied in a private call.
This projection is based on our past integrations and is subject to variation, dependent on
- Joint marketing efforts
- Size of the Conflux user base
- The activity and needs of this user base.
We know that joint marketing campaigns can significantly increase the number of new users. If the Conflux Foundation is open to this, we are confident that the actual numbers can be much higher.
We believe that offering users secure self custody solutions will not only retain users in an ecosystem, but will also attact new users which define secure self custody as a precondition to interact with an ecosystem. AirGap has a solid and loyal user base and we believe that it’s a valuable user base to gain additional exposure in.
Cost - $10,000
Phase 3: Post-integration maintenance and support
We will provide at least two years of post-integration maintenance and support to ensure seamless functionality and address any technical issues that may arise. This includes all future announcements or feature updates from Conflux.
Cost - $10,000
Legal and Licensing Aspects
Licensing:
AirGap operates under an open-source model, with its source code available on GitHub. It adheres to permissive open-source licenses like MIT or Apache 2.0, ensuring transparency and community-driven innovation.
Compliance
Integration will comply with Conflux’s regulatory framework and standards, especially regarding asset management and staking protocols.
Team
The AirGap team comprises experienced professionals from Papers AG, a Switzerland-based company specializing in building innovative, secure, and user-friendly blockchain solutions. Our team brings together a diverse skill set with expertise in cryptography, blockchain development, product design, and user experience.
Check out our team here: https://papers.ch/team/
Terms of Use
We agree to all of the following terms of use in applying to a Conflux Ecosystem Grant
- We have read and understood the Conflux Grants Ecosystem Overview
- We have read about and understood that the Conflux Technical Grants are subject to a No-Sale rule
- We agree to provide KYC information to the Conflux Foundation for the sake of overall ecosystem security
- We agree to provide KYC information to the Conflux Foundation for the sake of overall ecosystem security
- We understand that I will be required to follow public grant reporting requirements