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+Global Token Registry
+Level 3 Grant Application
+Funding Request 190000 USD
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+Team Name
+Global Token Registry Ltd
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+Payment Details
+DOT address
+16PDornryDFeEHbtLQ3H1YdCjzZCPJ2RLQBKKvbAW863E3X5
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+USDC AssetHub address
+16PDornryDFeEHbtLQ3H1YdCjzZCPJ2RLQBKKvbAW863E3X5 (USDC)
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+Level
+3
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+Project Overview
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+Overview
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+Tagline
+A public verification layer for digital asset projects built on open standards.
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+Global Token Registry is a verification system that allows crypto projects to submit identity information, governance information and evidence of activity in a structured and reliable format. It provides an attestation process, a trust indicator system and a public verification service.
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+The project connects with the Polkadot ecosystem through state anchoring, proof generation and Substrate compatible formats. This allows wallets, explorers and parachain tools to confirm the integrity of project information and verify that it has not been altered.
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+The team is building this work because no consistent and open standard exists for project level verification. Polkadot is a suitable environment due to its modular design, predictable verification and secure shared base.
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+Project Details
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+All work in this proposal will be released under the Apache 2.0 licence.
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+This grant will deliver the following work.
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+Attestation module
+Schemas for identity, governance and evidence
+Submission service
+Trust indicator output for Certified, Registered, Unverified and Flagged
+Proof generator using Merkle based methods
+Polkadot compatible anchoring system
+Registry engine for project information
+Verification logic
+Public verification service
+Software development kit for integration
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+Technology used
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+Rust
+Substrate compatible anchoring
+Typescript for the software development kit
+JSON schemas
+Docker for reproducible testing
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+Documentation
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+Protocol description
+Data structure information
+Verification instructions
+Public service usage
+Examples for developers
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+What this project will not provide
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+No scoring and no rating
+No tokenomics
+No promotional work or branding
+No business services
+No hosting templates
+No governance theory writing
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+Ecosystem Fit
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+Global Token Registry will offer a shared and consistent layer of verification for the Polkadot ecosystem. It will support any team that needs reliable information about the identity and governance of a project.
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+Target groups
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+Wallet developers
+Parachain developers
+Explorer and indexer teams
+Security and audit teams
+Project teams
+Regulatory aligned services
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+Needs addressed
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+There is market wide uncertainty regarding the accuracy of project information. Many incidents of fraud and failure occurred because information presented to users was not verified. Research by Chainalysis recorded significant losses linked to misleading information. European regulators have highlighted the need for better transparency in digital asset activity. Developer discussions also show clear demand for an open verification standard.
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+There are no existing systems in the Polkadot ecosystem that provide structured project verification or evidence based trust indicators. Identity tools exist but they do not supply registry verification. Outside ecosystems offer code reviews and audits but no neutral project registry with verifiable state.
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+Team
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+Team Members
+Kuljit Toor
+Engineering support will be contracted for Rust development, backend work and verification logic as required.
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+Team Capacity
+The project will be delivered through a combined capacity equal to two full time roles plus an additional half time engineering support role. This totals 2.5 FTE. This covers attestation development, registry building, anchoring integration, proof generation and documentation. Additional specialist support will be used when required for code review, testing and integration.
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+Contact
+Contact Name: Kuljit Toor
+Email: [email protected]
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+Legal Structure
+Registered Address: 124 City Road London England EC1V 2NX
+Registered Legal Entity: Global Token Registry Ltd
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+Team Experience
+Experience includes governance systems, operational controls, financial integrity processes and technical delivery across regulated sectors. Engineering support covers Rust programming, backend systems, state verification and Substrate compatible integration.
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+The team has drafted the trust indicator design, the attestation flow and the early registry structure. These will be refined and published during the grant.
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+Team Code Repos
+https colon slash slash github dot com slash GTR00888
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+Development Status
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+Completed work includes
+Definition of trust states
+High level registry design
+Attestation workflow outline
+Draft schema formats
+Concept architecture
+Research on anchoring and proof methods
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+These drafts are internal and will be converted into open documentation during the grant. No external funding has supported this work.
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+Development Roadmap
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+Overview
+Total Estimated Duration: 4 months
+Full Time Equivalent: 2.5
+Total Costs: 190000 USD
+DOT percentage: 50 percent DOT and 50 percent USDC
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+Milestone One
+Attestation Kernel
+Duration: 1 month
+FTE: 2.5
+Cost: 38000 USD
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+Required deliverables
+Open source licence
+Inline documentation
+Testing and test guide
+Dockerfile
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+Main deliverables
+Attestation structures for identity, governance and evidence
+Submission service
+Basic trust indicator output
+Validation rules
+Examples and test material
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+Milestone Two
+Anchoring and Proof System
+Duration: 1 month
+FTE: 2.5
+Cost: 56000 USD
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+Required deliverables
+Open source licence
+Documentation
+Testing
+Dockerfile
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+Main deliverables
+Merkle based proof generator
+Anchoring to a Substrate compatible chain
+Verification tool for checking proofs
+Data formats and documentation
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+Milestone Three
+Registry Engine and Trust Logic
+Duration: 1 month
+FTE: 2.5
+Cost: 56000 USD
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+Required deliverables
+Open source licence
+Documentation
+Testing
+Dockerfile
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+Main deliverables
+Registry backend with versioned storage
+Consistency checks
+Evidence checks
+Trust logic for Certified, Registered, Unverified and Flagged
+Change log and record history
+Complete documentation
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+Milestone Four
+Polkadot Integration and Software Development Kit
+Duration: 1 month
+FTE: 2.5
+Cost: 40000 USD
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+Required deliverables
+Open source licence
+Documentation
+Testing
+Dockerfile
+Article for the community
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+Main deliverables
+Public verification service
+Typescript software development kit
+Integration example
+Deployment guide
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+Future Plans
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+The registry will be extended into deeper governance models if further funding is secured. A federated hosting model will be created through a separate program when available. Multi chain integrations will be considered after the core system is live. The long term aim is to support a wider trust infrastructure based on open standards.
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+Additional Information
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+The team learned about the program through Web3 Foundation communication and research. Previous applications include NGI Zero, NGI Fediversity and ARIA. None overlap with the work funded in this proposal.