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Vote NAY - Pixelproof – A Decentralized Photo App for Everyone

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Update: 11.07.2025:

We have heard the community loud and clear and will post an updated referenda with a more detailed document and a lower ask.

PixelProof.jpgApillon, in collaboration with Parity Technologies and R0gue, is proud to submit this proposal for Pixelproof — a fully decentralized, production-grade photo storage application built on the Polkadot ecosystem. Our goal is simple yet bold: to create the first flagship consumer-facing dApp on Polkadot that rivals mainstream solutions like Google Photos, but with true user ownership, privacy, and decentralization at its core.

Despite Polkadot’s maturity in infrastructure and protocol-level innovation, the ecosystem still lacks powerful, user-first applications that resonate beyond crypto-native circles. Pixelproof fills that gap.

Pixelproof is more than a technical showcase — it is a usable, polished, multi-platform application designed for everyday users. It leverages:

  • IPFS + Polkadot-native storage (built by Eiger)
  • Embedded wallet authentication with no seed phrase friction
  • Smart contract-based access control and monetization features
  • AI-powered content moderation and safety layers using Umanitek
  • Phala Cloud deployment for privacy-preserving self-hosted instances

This proposal outlines a 6–8 month development roadmap with the total requested funding of $575,000, covering infrastructure, smart contract development, wallet integration, UX, DevOps, and open-source tooling.

We invite the Polkadot community to review the full proposal PDF for an in-depth breakdown of architecture, and the strategic value Pixelproof brings to the ecosystem.

Together, let’s show the world what a real Web3 app can look like.

Comments (16)

2 months ago

Hello,

Thanks for the proposal, the project is relevant and well-structured. I have a few quick questions:

  • Who exactly is on the project team? Backend, frontend, UX, infrastructure, etc.? Any profiles or past experience you can share?
  • What is the specific role of Parity and R0gue in the project?
  • Do you have a long-term business model in mind (freemium, commissions, etc.) or any concrete monetization plans?
  • The name “Pixelproof” feels quite technical (my personal opinion), have you considered something more accessible for a mainstream audience?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

2 months ago

Agree with the poster above, needs a new name. My concerns revolve around revshare. I assume at some point this will be monetized, will any of that revenue flow back to treasury? If so, how, and what will revshare look like?

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Comments (16)

2 months ago

Hello,

Thanks for the proposal, the project is relevant and well-structured. I have a few quick questions:

  • Who exactly is on the project team? Backend, frontend, UX, infrastructure, etc.? Any profiles or past experience you can share?
  • What is the specific role of Parity and R0gue in the project?
  • Do you have a long-term business model in mind (freemium, commissions, etc.) or any concrete monetization plans?
  • The name “Pixelproof” feels quite technical (my personal opinion), have you considered something more accessible for a mainstream audience?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

2 months ago

Agree with the poster above, needs a new name. My concerns revolve around revshare. I assume at some point this will be monetized, will any of that revenue flow back to treasury? If so, how, and what will revshare look like?

PleaseLogin to comment