🏆 Hackathon Context
Submitted to the Polkadot Global Hackathon 2025 (Sub0) — Governance & Compliance Track as a prototype demonstrating ethics‑first compliance logging using Polkadot.js and Westend/Paseo testnets.
- Open https://polkadot.js.org/apps (Westend/Paseo).
- Copy a Tx ID from /appendix/audit_table.csv.
- Paste into the explorer, verify block number and account.
- Review /docs/ethics_statement.md for governance commitments.
Author: Susil Bhandari
Affiliations: CM Academy; NeoPlan Consult Pvt. Ltd., Nepal
Version: Working Paper v1.1 (November 2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17620309
Donor‑funded infrastructure projects often face fragmented compliance records, weak oversight, and limited transparency in sustainability reporting. The COS™ Blockchain Compliance Tracker integrates the Compliance, Oversight, and Sustainability (COS™) framework with blockchain‑based logging to create immutable, verifiable audit trails.
Proof‑of‑concept demonstrations on Westend/Paseo testnets confirm feasibility, with Tx IDs serving as audit‑ready references. The system enhances trust for donors, reduces risks for project managers, and assures communities of ethical and sustainable project delivery.
This prototype demonstrates how blockchain can serve as a cultural commitment to integrity, not just a technical tool.
🎥 Demo Video
All COS™ audit events have now been immutably logged on the Westend Asset Hub using system.remark extrinsics from the COS DEMO ACCOUNT (Talisman).
| Project ID | Milestone / Audit Event | ESG Metric | Date | Responsible Party | Status | Hash (SHA‑256) | Blockchain Tx ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project001 | Safety inspection completed | Worker Safety | 11 Nov 2025 | Auditor | On‑chain verified | 18de905f72c92a9fb895c6092ce6c01c9efb4c209fecc9853633adca6dd8575e |
0x810bc37c9f51821e3361b0a57b224bbe0e0cbd56843098589da26f888222c2ec (Block #13,205,983, Account: 5GxB6wrAz...) |
| Project002 | Environmental permit approved | Carbon Emissions | 10 Nov 2025 | Govt Authority | On‑chain logged | 1077d72e31a9945bc3c71fe9f6a976ae6fde12149c331a7b4010eebc3af1782e |
0x1077d72e31a9945bc3c71fe9f6a976ae6fde12149c331a7b4010eebc3af1782e (Block #13,206,001, Account: 5GxB6wrAz...) |
| Project003 | Donor compliance report filed | Gender Inclusion | 09 Nov 2025 | Project Manager | On‑chain submitted | 3160f66170b885c767ba4bb24eb75f156923854ac89cfbd77a474d3e92184dcd |
0x0000803160f66170b885c767ba4bb24eb75f156923854ac89cfbd77a474d3e92184dcd (Block #13,206,019, Account: 5GxB6wrAz...) |
📂 Screenshots and decode proofs are stored in /appendix/screenshots/.
📂 Repository Contents
- /paper – Full working paper (PDF)
- /figures – Diagrams and dashboard visuals
- /appendix – Tx IDs, commands, screenshots
- /docs – Roadmap, ethics statement, references
- README.md – Project overview and citation
🔗 Citation
Bhandari, S. (2025). COS™ Blockchain Tracker: Ethics‑First Compliance Logging for Infrastructure Governance. CM Academy Working Papers Series, 1(1), 1–14. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17620309
© 2025 Susil Bhandari & CM Academy. COS™ is a registered trademark.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17620309
- Hackathon prototype (Nov 2025)
- Pilot deployment with donor agency (2026)
- CM Academy training modules
- Global certification ecosystem
📈 Future Use: PhD application materials, CM Academy training modules, and global certification ecosystem.
The COS™ Tracker is built on three pillars:
- Compliance: Immutable audit trails tied to ESG milestones.
- Oversight: Transparent governance with verifiable Tx IDs.
- Sustainability: Ethical assurance for communities and donors.
This ethics‑first methodology positions COS™ as a pathfinder for global governance innovation, ensuring that blockchain is not just a technical tool but a cultural commitment to integrity and trust.
Figure 1: Ethics-first governance framework developed by CM Academy.
Figure 2: Operational mapping of COS™ principles to blockchain functions.
Figure 3: Stepwise process for converting governance events into immutable blockchain records.
Governance · ESG · Blockchain · Compliance · Audit trail · Donor transparency · Ethics‑first
📘 Working Paper: Zenodo DOI
📂 Repository: GitHub
- /docs/roadmap.md – Development phases and milestones
- /docs/ethics_statement.md – Data protection and governance principles
- /docs/references.bib – Academic references in BibTeX format
- Demo Video: YouTube
- Working Paper: Zenodo DOI
- Repository: GitHub 👉 Judges: Please start with the Demo Video, then verify Tx IDs via Quick Start.
📧 Contact: CM Academy | NeoPlan Consult Pvt. Ltd.
polkadot · blockchain-compliance · governance · esg · audit-trail · donor-transparency · ethics-first
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