diff --git a/applications/HomeBase.md b/applications/HomeBase.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..576e89cdfc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/applications/HomeBase.md @@ -0,0 +1,164 @@ +# Homebase + +- **Team Name:** Homebase by HanPay +- **Payment Address:** TRC20, TPju5jP9TVoxfkfNnzhR2QZ6UFdmqLqNTH, USDT +- **Level:** 3 + +## Overview + +### Intro +Real estate tokenization is emerging as one of the most exciting use cases for Real World Assets (RWA) in Web3, but it faces critical challenges: trustless infrastructure, cross-chain liquidity, and compliant governance. + +Homebase is building a decentralized RWA protocol for real estate on Polkadot, enabling **tokenization, fractional ownership, trading, and cross-chain utility of physical properties**. + +With a **custom Substrate chain already built and a frontend dApp live**, Homebase is ready to launch its testnet and mainnet and become a key player in the Polkadot ecosystem. + +### Abstract +Homebase provides a Polkadot-native blockchain to tokenize real estate and issue fractional shares as on-chain tokens. + +We have: +✅ Customized the Substrate chain with our own token, symbol, and supply. +✅ Built a working frontend dApp to interact with the chain. + +Next, we will: +🚀 Deploy a public testnet + mainnet. +🔗 Integrate XCM for cross-chain liquidity and governance. +🏛️ Provide legal, secure, and compliant RWA modules. + +Homebase bridges physical real estate with DeFi — unlocking a new wave of value on Polkadot. + +--- + +## 🛠️ Current Progress + +We have already achieved substantial milestones prior to this grant application: + +- ✅ Built and deployed a **live frontend dApp** → https://homebase-escrow-haven.vercel.app/ +- ✅ Customized and launched a local **Substrate blockchain** using the Polkadot SDK: + - Custom token symbol. + - Initial coin supply setup. + - Genesis block and runtime configuration. +- ✅ Developed and tested **basic transaction flows**: + - Minting. + - Transfer. + - Balance checks. +- ✅ Integrated with **Polkadot.js UI** for account management and balance display. + +This grant will help us scale this prototype into: +- 🚀 A public testnet. +- 🔗 XCM-ready cross-chain features. +- 🏛️ Legal and governance modules. +- 🌍 A production-ready mainnet. + +--- + +## Project Details + +### Architectural Overview + +Main user flows: +1. **Property Onboarding** → On-chain registration + token issuance. +2. **Token Lifecycle** → Trade, hold, collateralize, vote. +3. **Cross-chain Interactions** → XCM to connect with Polkadot DeFi. + +Substrate modules: +- **pallet_rwa_core** → Property data, documents. +- **pallet_rwa_asset** → Ownership tokens. +- **pallet_rwa_marketplace** → Trading system. +- **pallet_rwa_xcm** → Cross-chain operations. + +Frontend: +- React/TypeScript dApp → [Live demo](https://homebase-escrow-haven.vercel.app/) +- Polkadot.js integration, user dashboard. + +--- + +## Ecosystem Fit + +Polkadot needs robust RWA projects to onboard real-world assets. +Homebase adds: +- A **real estate tokenization parachain**. +- Bridges to DeFi, governance, and liquidity. +- Legal + secure asset management primitives. + +We aim to become a **common-good parachain** for real estate-backed assets across Polkadot. + +--- + +## Team + +### Contact + +- **Contact Name:** Emeka Iwuagwu +- **Contact Emails:** e.iwuagwu@hotmail.com, emeka@hanpay.xyz + +### Legal Structure + +- HanPay, Nigeria / Serbia (In progress) + +--- + +## Development Roadmap + +### Overview + +- **Total Estimated Duration:** 3–4 months +- **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 3–5 +- **Total Costs:** $150,000 + +--- + +### Milestone 1: Public Testnet Launch, Marketplace Module + +- **Estimated Duration:** 1–1.5 months +- **FTE:** 3–5 +- **Costs:** $60,000 + +| Number | Deliverable | Specification | +| ------ | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 0a. | License | Apache 2.0 | +| 0b. | Documentation | Inline code docs + testnet deployment tutorial. | +| 0c. | Testing + Guide | Unit + integration tests; manual test guide. | +| 0d. | Docker | Dockerfile + docker-compose setup. | +| 1. | Testnet Deployment | Public testnet with faucet + explorer. | +| 2. | Substrate: pallet_rwa_marketplace | Secondary market module for token trading. | +| 3. | Frontend Integration | Connect dApp to live testnet. | + +--- + +### Milestone 2: Mainnet Launch, XCM Integration + +- **Estimated Duration:** 1–1.5 months +- **FTE:** 3–4 +- **Costs:** $60,000 + +| Number | Deliverable | Specification | +| ------ | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 1. | Mainnet Deployment | Live parachain mainnet launch. | +| 2. | Substrate: pallet_rwa_xcm | Cross-chain messaging for token movement + governance. | +| 3. | Frontend Finalization | Full product dApp with polished UX. | +| 4. | Governance Module | On-chain governance for property decisions. | + +--- + +### Milestone 3: Ecosystem Growth, ink! Contracts, Community Launch + +- **Estimated Duration:** 1 month +- **FTE:** 2–3 +- **Costs:** $30,000 + +| Number | Deliverable | Specification | +| ------ | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 1. | ink! Contract Hooks | KYC, governance, legal modules. | +| 2. | Article + Public Launch | Publish article + community onboarding. | +| 3. | Benchmarking Support | Add benchmarking + performance modules. | + +--- + +## Future Plans + +Post-grant, we will: +- Expand property onboarding partnerships. +- Integrate EVM modules. +- Launch developer + community incentives. +- Position Homebase as the **real estate RWA hub** of Polkadot.