Blue Whale

[sidelaw]

Project Abstract

Blue Whale is an AI-powered chatbot that enables over 4 billion WhatsApp users to send, receive, and manage Polkadot-based assets as easily as sending a text. By integrating a smart wallet into the world's most popular messaging app, we make crypto adoption simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. Developers can also leverage our open tools to build chat-based crypto applications, expanding the ecosystem and driving global adoption of blockchain technology.

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.
• Payment details have been provided (Polkadot AssetHub (USDC & DOT) address in the application and bank details via email, if applicable).
• I understand that an agreed upon percentage of each milestone will be paid in vested DOT, to the Polkadot address listed in the application.
• I am aware that, in order to receive a grant, I (and the entity I represent) have to successfully complete a KYC/KYB check.
• 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)

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[sidelaw]

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[diogo-w3f]

@sidelaw Thanks for the grant application. While I find the project interesting, the application lacks several important details and technical information. Below is a list of what I noticed:

• Project details: Please include an explicit bullet point for “What the project will not cover,” along with links or references to UI mockups, API specifications, or existing documentation.
• Ecosystem fit: This section should cite concrete evidence supporting the stated needs (e.g., forum threads, data, or articles) and include comparisons with related ecosystems, not just Polkadot.
• Team: The section is missing key information such as a contact email, website, registered address, legal entity, GitHub usernames for each member, and any available LinkedIn profiles.
• Development status: Please provide links to prior research, an MVP repository, videos, or other proof of work.
• Referral program and “Additional Information / How did you hear about the Grants Program?” These headings are missing; include them and write “N/A” if there’s nothing to report.

Could you also review our guidelines and explain how your project could help improve the usage of the DOT token?

[semuelle]

Pinging @sidelaw.

[semuelle]

To add to what Diogo already mentioned: can you expand on this bit? How do you implement transaction fees? Have you done any market analysis for this? Potential size of the user base and market?

[sidelaw]

@diogo-w3f @semuelle Thank you for the feedback. We are taking the time to revise the proposal and will update it by tomorrow, as well as provide answers to the questions.