Plastiks secured a $150K ADA grant from Cardano’s Project Catalyst, the world’s largest decentralized blockchain fund. This funding will fuel the development of a cutting-edge dApp to automate Plastic Credit transactions, introduce token governance, and scale the adoption of the Plastiks Token in a fully transparent ecosystem.
With support from Cardano’s Project Catalyst, Plastiks is developing a blockchain-powered dApp to enhance sustainability and traceability. This platform will streamline Plastic Credit transactions, enable staking and voting, and solidify Plastiks as a leader in decentralized impact solutions.
Backed by a $150K ADA grant, Plastiks is among the top 10 global projects funded by Cardano’s Catalyst. Our new dApp will revolutionize Plastic Credit verification, integrate token governance, and expand the real-world adoption of blockchain for sustainability.
Plastiks’ dApp on Cardano is revolutionizing Plastic Credit transactions, making sustainability more transparent, efficient, and rewarding. This cutting-edge platform automates processes, introduces a deflationary mechanism, and empowers users through decentralized governance and staking. With industry leaders like Danone, Bayer Leverkusen, and FC Barcelona using the Plastiks platform, when launched, the dApp will become a key drive of blockchain-powered plastic waste traceability.
Automated smart contracts ensure fast, accurate, and transparent Plastic Credit transactions on Cardano’s blockchain.
80% of transaction fees go toward buying and burning tokens to reduce supply.
Token holders shape the future—vote on key decisions and drive a community-led ecosystem.
Earn rewards by staking Plastiks Tokens while actively supporting platform expansion.
To secure the $150K ADA grant from Cardano’s Project Catalyst, Plastiks committed to a structured, milestone-based approach to building the dApp. Each milestone marks a crucial phase, ensuring transparency, accountability, and measurable progress.By aligning with Cardano’s expectations, we guarantee that every step of development is optimized for efficiency and impact—bringing the Plastiks Token one step closer to powering a decentralized sustainability ecosystem.
March 2025
Create and test smart contracts in a controlled environment.
· Automate the registration of roadmaps, track Plastic Credits, and reflect funding progress.
· Manage Plastic Credit sales, fund accounting, and USDM release to recovery entities.
· Ensure seamless transfer of tokens between issuers and buyers.
Policy scripts in GitHub and a detailed testing report.
May 2025
Build a user-friendly interface for lenders and backend systems to connect with smart contracts.
· Lenders can lend funds, track progress, and view earnings via an integrated dashboard.
· Backend connectivity ensures smooth interaction between the UI and smart contracts.
Demonstration videos showcasing UI and backend functionality with updates on GitHub.
July 2025
Launch a public dashboard for real-time activity tracking and transparency.
· View Plastic Credit sales, roadmap completion, token returns, and USDM releases.
· Connect Cardano wallets to access stats for recovery entities and lenders.
Fully functional public dashboard with Cardano wallet integration, supported by demo videos and GitHub updates.
August 2025
Deploy the platform for real-world use and onboard stakeholders
· Documentation and tutorials for recovery entities, buyers, and the Web3 community.
· Monitoring and maintenance for post-launch optimization.
Finalized technical documentation, tutorial videos, and a public closeout report.
