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Project Abstract

Grant level

• Level 1: Up to $10,000, 2 approvals
• Level 2: Up to $30,000, 3 approvals
• Level 3: Unlimited, 5 approvals (for >$100k: Web3 Foundation Council approval)

Application Checklist

• The application template has been copied and aptly renamed (project_name.md).
• I have read the application guidelines.
• A BTC, Ethereum (USDT/USDC/DAI) or Polkadot/Kusama (aUSD) address for the payment of the milestones is provided inside the application.
• The software delivered for this grant will be released under an open-source license specified in the application.
• The initial PR contains only one commit (squash and force-push if needed).
• The grant will only be announced once the first milestone has been accepted (see the announcement guidelines).
• I prefer the discussion of this application to take place in a private Element/Matrix channel. My username is: @_______:matrix.org (change the homeserver if you use a different one)

Project Overview

Aletheia is an Open Source project that seeks to encourage both public and private entities to facilitate access to public information so that it can have a more relevant social impact. We use IPFS as our secure File Storage. We'd like to integrate Filecoin to our system. This solution allows keep this public information (dominican republic gov) safe, secure, and always available.

As developers we have seen the need to make use of public information (information in the public domain that should be available and accessible by law) but in the search we quickly realized that although the information is (in part) available, it is not organized in a way that is easy to use (uses that can be from the consultation of the data, to the elaboration of the same for statistical use or to create computer products oriented to citizens. Another problem that we frequently find is the lack of a standard in the format of these files. As well as the use of formats that DO NOT allow the extraction of information. We know that, like us, there are other Dominicans who need to access this data and that is why we decided to develop a REST API to facilitate access and distribution The objective is to create an ecosystem where these files are ALWAYS available, accessible 24 hours a day and accompanied by APIs to facilitate the consumption and exchange of this information, immutable and reliable "single source of truth".

Our project aligns with the vision of Substrate, Polkadot, and Kusama by fostering decentralization, transparency, and data sovereignty. By integrating with these technologies, we aim to leverage the interoperability and security of blockchain networks to ensure the immutability and accessibility of public records. This integration would allows us to create a trustless, censorship-resistant repository of public data, reinforcing the values of transparency and open governance that are essential in decentralized ecosystems.

Our team is deeply committed to this initiative because we have personally experienced the challenges posed by the lack of accessible public data. As developers and citizens, we understand the critical role of open data in fostering innovation, accountability, and informed decision-making. We believe that by decentralizing access to public records, we can empower individuals, researchers, and businesses to drive social and economic progress in the Dominican Republic and beyond.