Hashkey Grant Application

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Grant Type

Session 1

Email

team@navai.world

Telegram

xi2anya

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@navai_map

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Project Information

1. Project Description and Objectives
   NavAI is a decentralized, AI-powered 3D mapping and positioning platform designed to revolutionize how people navigate and interact with digital content in physical spaces. Using just smartphone cameras, NavAI crowdsources ultra-precise 3D maps in real time. The system integrates directly with Web3 infrastructure to provide location-based digital economies, persistent AR experiences, and tokenized ownership of geospatial data.

Objectives:

Build an on-chain 3D mapping infrastructure using AI and crowdsourced data.

Enable precise indoor/outdoor navigation and real-world anchoring of AR content.

Create a sustainable token economy for geospatial data contributions.

Support Web3 developers, smart cities, and AR platforms with open, user-owned spatial data.

2. Success Potential
   Market Demand
   High demand for precise indoor and urban navigation in smart cities, retail, and transit.

A growing need for location infrastructure in Web3 (e.g., location-based NFTs, metaverse apps).

Rising adoption of AR and spatial computing, especially with the emergence of smart glasses.

Technical Feasibility
Proven core technology using AI-based SLAM and VPS (Visual Positioning System).

Functional deployments with SBS Transit (Singapore) and The Mall Group (Thailand).

Strong roadmap with Q2 on-chain launch and 250,000 tx/week goal by Q4.

Team Capability
CTO (Bank Thaworn) has deep expertise in real-time sensor data, SLAM, and AR/VPS systems.

CEO (Kosit) specializes in AI agent systems and scalable Web3 applications.

Team includes experienced professionals in Web3 gaming, consumer onboarding, and strategic partnerships across Asia.

3. Mission Alignment (with Hashkey)
   NavAI aligns with Hashkey’s mission to accelerate Web3 adoption and support real-world use cases that drive token utility, decentralization, and economic inclusion:

Provides a critical Web3 infrastructure layer for decentralized geolocation and AR content.

Enables real-world utility of digital assets (e.g., location-tied NFTs, AR experiences).

Empowers communities to contribute to and own data, fostering user-driven ecosystems.

Opens up new verticals for DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) investment.

4. Innovation
   Decentralized 3D Mapping using only smartphones—no LiDAR or special hardware needed.

Tokenized ownership of geospatial data, creating a sharing economy for maps.

On-chain AR anchor points that support persistent, tradable digital experiences.

Native interoperability with blockchain for NFTs, DeFi, and on-chain governance.

Bridges AI, blockchain, and AR into one seamless real-world metaverse platform.

5. Is it open source?
   Parts of NavAI’s ecosystem (e.g., SDKs, APIs for integration, and on-chain contracts) will be open-sourced to promote transparency, adoption, and developer collaboration. Core algorithms may remain proprietary to maintain performance and security but will follow open standards for interoperability.

6. Free or fee-based for end users?
   NavAI will offer a freemium model:

Free access for casual users and contributors to experience AR navigation and submit mapping data.

Fee-based access for premium services such as enterprise-grade navigation, AR advertising, and advanced developer integrations.

Token incentives will reward contributors and offset user costs through a participation-based economy.

7. Interoperability with Hashkey Ecosystem
   NavAI’s architecture is designed for easy interoperability with the Hashkey ecosystem:

Smart contract integration allows location data and AR anchors to interact with Hashkey-based dApps and DeFi protocols.

Tokenized geospatial assets can be traded or used as collateral within Hashkey’s platforms.

Supports Hashkey-backed identity, wallet, and asset frameworks to anchor ownership and user activity to real-world locations.

NavAI’s mapping data can enhance location-aware analytics, NFT issuance, and real-world asset (RWA) interactions within the Hashkey ecosystem.

Market Analysis

1. Competitors and Differentiation
   Key Competitors:

Competitor | Limitations
Google & Apple Maps | Centralized, closed ecosystems, no user data ownership or monetization
Niantic Lightship VPS | No decentralization, limited to gaming, data remains Niantic’s property
Hivemapper | Focuses on vehicle-based mapping; not optimized for AR or indoor use
Matterport & 4DMaps | Enterprise-oriented, expensive, not built for Web3 or consumer use

NavAI’s Differentiation:
Web3-native from day one: Designed for tokenization, user data ownership, and on-chain economies.

Smartphone-only crowdsourcing: No special hardware like LiDAR or dashcams required.

AR-first approach: Persistent AR anchoring tied to geolocated NFTs and metaverse experiences.

Tokenized Incentives: Contributors earn rewards for building and maintaining the map—unlike centralized platforms.

Real-world deployments: Already piloted with SBS Transit (Singapore), The Mall Group, and Bangkok government—proving both technical feasibility and market demand.

Decentralized governance roadmap: Built with the vision to become a fully user-owned and governed infrastructure.

2. Current User Base and Estimation Method
   User Base Overview:
   Early Adopters & Contributors:
   Over 3,000+ smartphone contributors from pilots in Singapore and Thailand, focused on capturing and uploading mapping data.

Enterprise Partners Using the Platform:

SBS Transit (Singapore) – Public transit mapping and navigation enhancements.

The Mall Group (Thailand) – Indoor AR navigation in retail malls.

Bangkok Government – Large-scale city mapping and digital twin development.

Developers and Web3 Builders:
Early access program launched with several dozen Web3 developers testing APIs and SDKs.

Estimation Method:
Mapping Contributors Count – Calculated from app analytics and active smartphone mappers across key regions.

Enterprise Engagement – Based on number and scale of deployments and integration timelines.

Developer Adoption – Tracked via API key activations, SDK downloads, and smart contract test interactions.

Recipient Address

0x57b1914BF35686d6B5B7D4015591471cb488Ca94

Budget and Plan

1. Technical Support - USD20,000
2. Marketing Campaign - USD10,000

Hashkey Relationship

1. Problem Solved for Hashkey
   Hashkey is building the next-gen blockchain-powered Internet and metaverse. However, current metaverse and Web3 ecosystems lack decentralized spatial infrastructure—especially geolocation services and persistent AR content tied to real-world locations.
   NavAI solves this critical gap by providing:

• Decentralized 3D mapping and positioning—key for anchoring on-chain experiences to the physical world.
• User-owned location data—eliminating reliance on centralized map providers like Google or Apple.
• Programmable real-world environments—enabling developers to link NFTs, AR content, and digital assets to physical places in a verifiable, tokenized way.
  This unlocks immersive, persistent real-world metaverse experiences fully aligned with Hashkey's on-chain infrastructure vision.

2. Value Proposition
   NavAI offers a foundational infrastructure layer for Hashkey and its ecosystem partners:

• Tokenized Geospatial Layer: Turn real-world coordinates into tradable, programmable assets.
• On-Chain AR Experiences: Seamlessly integrate persistent AR NFTs and content into physical environments.
• DePIN Model: Incentivize user contributions via NavAI’s token economy, strengthening Hashkey’s decentralized ethos.
• Smart City & Mobility Integrations: Extend Hashkey’s reach into public transit, retail, and smart city infrastructure with real-world adoption already in motion.
  By bridging AI, blockchain, and AR, NavAI transforms static metaverses into dynamic, location-aware economies.

3. Growth Potential for Hashkey
   NavAI enables exponential growth vectors for Hashkey:

• Transaction Growth: With milestones of 10K tx/week (Q3) and 50K tx/week (Q4 - Request for additional grant or investment), NavAI can generate consistent on-chain activity for Hashkey’s L2/L3 infrastructure.
• Interoperable NFT Ecosystem: Geolocated NFTs can be minted, traded, and gamified on Hashkey, fostering location-based NFT economies.
• DePIN & Web3 Adoption: By bringing smartphone contributors and businesses on-chain, NavAI serves as a gateway to mainstream Web3 adoption—especially in Asia.
• Metaverse Scaling: With AR integration and physical-digital anchoring, NavAI scales Hashkey’s metaverse vision into real-world cities, retail, and transport systems.

4. Commitment to Building on Hashkey
   NavAI is committed to long-term integration with Hashkey’s infrastructure:

• On-Chain Mapping: Core mapping contributions and data verification mechanisms will be deployed on-chain with Hashkey support.
• Smart Contract Development: Custom contracts for location-based NFTs and contributor rewards will be aligned with Hashkey standards.
• Early Ecosystem Partnership: NavAI seeks to be one of the first geospatial DePIN primitives in the Hashkey ecosystem, creating synergies with existing dApps, NFT platforms, and metaverse partners.
  We plan to allocate developer resources specifically to Hashkey tooling and SDKs, and will support co-branded initiatives for user onboarding, hackathons, and AR experiences anchored to Hashkey-native environments.

5. Deployment Status

• ✅ Tech Development: Core AI-VPS engine and 3D mapping platform are complete and in use.
• ✅ Pilots Completed:
  • SBS Transit (Singapore) – Transit mapping and navigation
  • The Mall Group (Thailand) – AR wayfinding in major retail
  • Bangkok Government – Smart city-scale 3D mapping
• 🔗 On-Chain Kickoff (Q2 2025): Smart contracts for location assets and contributor rewards in final development.
• 🚀 Q3 2025 Target: 10,000 tx/week live deployment with partner projects.
• 🛠️ Hashkey Integration: Scheduled for Q2–Q3, with early testnet integrations and token economy modeling under way.

Milestones

1. Milestone 1: On-Chain Infrastructure Launch
   📅 Timeline: Q2 2025 (April – June)

🧩 Description:
Deploy NavAI’s core smart contracts and tokenized mapping infrastructure on-chain to enable decentralized data ownership and contribution. This includes:
Launching mapping-related smart contracts for geospatial data submission, validation, and token rewards.
Establishing the contributor reward mechanism and geolocation-based NFT framework.
Onboarding early Web3 developer partners to test the system via SDK/API access.

🎯 Key Outcomes:
Functional on-chain mapping system on Hashkey or compatible chain.
50+ active developer/test contributors.
1,000+ validated geospatial data points submitted.

2. Milestone 2: Real-World Deployment with High-Volume Partners
   📅 Timeline: Q3 2025 (July – September)

🧩 Description:
• Scale NavAI’s platform through live deployments with public and enterprise partners, aiming to drive weekly on-chain activity and real-world application. Projects include:
• SBS Transit (Singapore): Enable AI-powered navigation across bus systems.
• Smart Retail AR Navigation (The Mall Group): Launch persistent indoor AR routes and promotional content.
• Expand developer onboarding with improved APIs and SDK support for Web3 location apps.

🎯 Key Outcomes:
Achieve 10,000+ on-chain transactions/week.
Launch 3+ commercial or city-scale deployments.
Activate location-based NFT creation and interaction features.

3. Milestone 3: Urban Mapping Expansion and AR Metaverse Activation
   📅 Timeline: Q4 2025 (October – December)

🧩 Description:
Extend NavAI’s mapping network to Bangkok’s city infrastructure and additional global locations, while launching persistent AR experiences and DePIN functionality. This phase will:

Scale contributor network and improve AI-VPS model for real-time updates.
Introduce location-based NFT minting, trading, and AR content anchoring.
Launch user-generated content tools and support DePIN governance onboarding.

🎯 Key Outcomes:
Surpass 50,000 transactions/week.
Launch full AR metaverse toolkit for creators and developers.
Integrate real-world assets with digital economies via location-based smart contracts.

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