Question 1

What is this proposal about?

Accepted Answer

This proposal funds the creation of open-source brand kits for the Cardano ecosystem. These kits include design templates, website starters, and clear brand guidelines that any project can adopt. The goal is to make it easier for teams to look credible, communicate clearly, and build trust from the start.

Question 2

Who can use the kits?

Accepted Answer

Anyone in the Cardano community. Whether you’re a small team with your first idea or an established project looking to sharpen your presence, these resources will be free and open-source. That means no paywalls, no licensing restrictions — just practical tools for every project.

Question 3

Why does this matter for Cardano?

Accepted Answer

Too often, great ideas struggle to gain traction because they don’t look polished or consistent. When Cardano projects show up with strong, credible branding, the entire ecosystem benefits. It builds confidence with users, investors, and partners, and helps every Catalyst round feel more professional to the outside world.

Question 4

How will the kits be developed?

Accepted Answer

We’ll build in the open. That means creating a clear roadmap, working in public repositories, and publishing milestone updates. At each stage, we’ll invite the community to review drafts and share feedback so the final assets reflect real-world needs.

Question 5

What will be included first?

Accepted Answer

The initial release will focus on the essentials that almost every project needs:
A presentation and pitch deck template for Catalyst proposals and investor meetings
A starter website kit that makes it simple to launch a professional-looking project site
Brand guidelines that cover typography, color use, and visual consistency
Additional templates and assets will follow once the core kit is released.

Question 6

When will they be available?

Accepted Answer

If funded in Fund14, work will begin immediately after results are finalized. The first milestone release is expected within the funding cycle, with staged drops so projects don’t have to wait for everything to be complete.

Question 7

Where does this proposal fit in Catalyst?

Accepted Answer

Our proposal is in Cardano Open: Ecosystem. This category supports non-technical initiatives that grow adoption, improve education, and strengthen community capacity. That’s exactly where brand kits belong — raising the bar for how projects present themselves across the ecosystem.

Question 8

How does voting work?

Accepted Answer

Any ADA holder can register to vote in Catalyst. In Fund14, voters use the Catalyst app to cast their ballots, and the tally will test both linear and quadratic methods for fairness. If you’d like to participate, registration is simple and guides are available at projectcatalyst.io.

Question 9

Where can I read the full proposal?

Accepted Answer

All the technical details, budget breakdowns, and milestones are listed on our official Catalyst proposal page.

SHINE UP

Open-source brand kits for the Cardano community

Credibility that drives adoption

Consistency that builds trust

Speed that fuels progress

Strength that grows community

From Catalyst vote to Cardano toolkit

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