This repository contains foundational research, technical specifications, and strategic analysis supporting the IndieNexus MVP proposal for Cardano Catalyst Fund15.
System architecture and technical implementation plan
Details the end-to-end technical stack, including OAuth wallet derivation, NMKR API integration, browser gaming infrastructure, and merit-based governance. Includes architecture flow diagrams and explains why Cardano + NMKR is the optimal combination for this use case.
Strict boundaries for Phase 1 delivery (Months 1-9)
Defines what is IN scope (browser storefront, SDK v1.0, 5-7 games, pre-token governance) vs. OUT of scope (IPFS, $INDIE token, mobile apps). Sets clear MVP success criteria and explains the rationale for a focused 9-month delivery window.
Evidence-based market opportunity analysis
Quantifies the indie developer pain points (30% fees, 0% royalties), validates Web3 gaming gaps (complexity, no FIAT), and benchmarks against itch.io, Steam, and Immutable X. Provides conservative user adoption projections based on comparable platforms.
Competitive analysis proving uniqueness
Maps funded Cardano projects (jpg.store, Paima Engine, Unreal Plugin) against IndieNexus features, demonstrating that we fill the "missing middleware" gap. Provides on-chain evidence of our self-funded backend and Fund12 SDK to prove activation of prior work.
For Catalyst Reviewers: These documents provide auditable evidence that IndieNexus is past the "idea stage" with validated designs, technical diagrams, and market research—as required by the "Cardano Use Cases: Prototype & Launch" category.
For Developers: The architecture brief and scope document will guide your integration once the SDK is live. All code referenced here is MIT-licensed and available in our main repositories.
For Community: Track our progress via Milestone reports (to be posted here monthly) and verify on-chain metrics using the transaction analysis frameworks defined in these docs.
All documents are living drafts and will be updated as the project evolves.