Problem Being Addressed

NFTs for Polkadot events and active community members are currently fragmented and do not follow a consistent theme, nor do they have any significant real world perks.
By introducing sustainability focused digital assets and integrating Wallet Connect excellent UX we’re introducing new technology, users and a nature positive narrative to the Polkadot ecosystem.

1. To build a sticky community of holders and create a competitive, evolutionary experience, we propose introducing a dynamic nature backed DOTphin; an avatar companion that evolves together with the owner through participation at Polkadot & ecosystem wide events.

2. Through the partnership with Wallet Connect, we’re proposing a seamless wallet integration and outstanding UX which will benefit the wider Polkadot ecosystem and bring significant cross chain opportunities, a connection to Wallet Connect’s user base and improve the mobile experience.

3. Sovereign Nature Initiative elevates real world use cases and demonstrates Polkadot’s commitment to impact initiatives by allocating a portion of the budget to the conservation efforts of a pre-selected ecological steward, providing accurate wildlife data. The sustainability narrative can be amplified across all channels beyond event marketing and position the ecosystem as a leader in green impact initiatives.

The solution is DOTphin, an eco-linked dynamic multi pass, or avatar companion, backed by animal data that supports biodiversity restoration, is engaging and easy to access. The avatar evolves through a series of physical and digital events while bringing community engagement and sustainability support to the Polkadot ecosystem. By working with the WalletConnect team, we are bringing best in class UX to the Polkadot ecosystem, so beyond this campaign, we can also guarantee an easy onboarding for new Polkadot users.

Benefits for Polkadot Ecosystem
Why Wallet Connect?

WalletConnect is a leading wallet connectivity provider. WalletConnect aims to expand its support for non-evm chains, and Polkadot will be the second (following Solana) non-evm chain that is supported by Web3Modal. Web3Modal will allow seamless cross chain switching between all supported chains, creating a simplified developer experience where only one SDK needs to be maintained. It will also create greater cross-chain interoperability for end users. Sovereign Nature will be the first users of Web3Modal on Polkadot, but Web3Modal will be available to any Polkadot project after launch.

By integrating the Web3Modal SDK we will be able to bring Polkadot dApps to their ecosystem of 6000 existing dApps and around 500 cross chain wallets, powering 10,000,000 connections per month.

The Web3Modal service ecosystem is currently expanding and already offers easy email onboarding and onramping functionality. These UX features will eventually find their way to the Polkadot ecosystem as well. The user experience improvements are the first step towards onboarding more users into the ecosystem by lowering the knowledge gap required to use Polkadot dApps, allocate funds, do token swaps and other on-chain activities.

Web3Inbox SDK will allow Polkadot dApps to communicate with users wallets while shortening the gap between the dApp and the end users. It will provide a more secure method for frequent dApp communication while avoiding the email phishing attacks.

SNI has previously produced a **WalletConnect eco-backed proof of care NFT that was airdropped to 121,600 wallets as part of the web3inbox product launch. **WalletConnect has demonstrated their support for nature conservation, with excellent UX will be able to address a wider non-Polkadot native audience that also cares about impact initiatives. By lowering technical barriers, we are not only expanding the Polkadot outreach, we are also extending the possibilities for the new ecology focused income streams that can be brought into the Polkadot ecosystem.

SNI's tech & offering:
DOTphins are built on Sovereign Nature Initiative’s DEEP protocol—a framework that bridges the digital and physical realms to foster the restoration of our planet's ecology. At its core, the DEEP protocol intertwines digital assets with tangible wildlife, embedding crucial data about individual animals directly into NFTs. This innovative approach ensures a transparent and verifiable link between the virtual and real worlds, paving the way for unprecedented levels of ecological stewardship and accountability.

Through clean integration with Wallet Connect, DOTphin holders will benefit from Web3Inbox updates and connectivity with their physical counterparts.

DOTphin token metadata remains dynamic and responsive to holder participation in blockchain events throughout the year, thanks to Unique Network’s dynamic technology. This ensures that each DOTphin token evolves, reflecting the engagement in the ecosystem.

Crucially, the tangible impact of every DOTphin and its evolutionary journey can be tracked and monitored through the REAL portal. This interface provides DOTphin holders with unparalleled insights into the tangible conservation outcomes generated by the assets, reaffirming our commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful ecological impact.

How does it exactly work?
A DOTphin dynamic NFT is issued to attendees of eligible Polkadot & premiere blockchain events as a dynamic soul bound token.

At selected events, attendees will be able to receive a special proof of attendance tokens via email or by scanning on site QR codes. These proof of attendance tokens will be used for the future DOTphin evolution and upgrades. While evolving, the DOTPhin will give access to different real life perks such as entry to event lounges, parties and other physical activities during the Polkadot managed event.

The virtual appearance of the DOTphin will also be constantly changing with its evolution. When your DOTphin reaches a certain level, the holder will be able to visit the site where the eco-linked dolphin is being monitored. The trip is organised by Sovereign Nature Initiative’s partner conservation organisation.

*2023 sub0 NFT holders will be able to receive their dolphin or whale token as an upgraded unique DOTPhin NFT.

Events Plan
DOTphin tokens will be distributed to the attendees of selected iconic Polkadot & ecosystem events from August 2024 onwards to optimise the audience reach. The proposal encompasses a total of 8 pre-selected events as recommended by Distractive.xyz
Web3 Summit I Aug 19-21, 2024
Sub0 Europe I
Token 2049 Singapore I Sept 18-19, 2024
WebSummit I Nov 11-14, 2024
DevConnect I Nov 12-15, 2024
Consensus Hong Kong I Feb 19-21, 2025
ETH Denver
Extra Event TBD

**Team Overview: **

SNI
Catherine Bischoff - CEO / Vadim Smakhtin - Tech Lead & Head of Product

Unique Network
Alexander Mitrovich - CEO /
Alex Saft - Lead Solutions Architect

WalletConnect
Jess Houlgrave - CEO /
Derek Rein - CTO /
Sam Neuman - WebModal Product

Budget