Small Grant: Enhancing Data Ownership through DeCast's Sia Extension

Dear Steve,

Thank you again for the feedback on our proposal. We have updated it further based on your most recent guidance:

  • We have removed “Progress report creation” from the timeline and budget sections.

  • Here is the timeline:

Month 1:

  • Extension infrastructure setup and design
  • Start Chrome extension development
  • Initial Sia integration

Month 2:

  • Complete Chrome extension
  • Build Firefox extension
  • Finalize and publish extensions
  • Sia integration and testing

Month 3:

  • User testing
  • Wrap up development
  • Submit final grant report

Note: The 3 months is the maximum estimated time for completion, but we will attempt to finish before this timeline if possible. This overview provides the general milestones we hope to achieve in that period

The revised budget breakdown is now:

Implementation of Sia network integration: $2500
Browser extension development (Chrome and Firefox): $2500
Testing and Quality Assurance: $800
Documentation and user guides: $1200
Research on testnet-rendered node: $1000

Please let me know if any additional adjustments are needed.

Best regards,

Aman

Thanks for providing the requested edits to your proposal. I’m happy to relay that the committee has approved this grant!

We’ll reach out to your provided email address to begin onboarding. It can take a couple of weeks to get new grantees set up, so please feel free to adjust your timelines accordingly.

Hello @amanbishnoi,

This is a reminder that your April progress report is now late.

Progress reports are due by the end of the 2nd day of the month, in this instance your April progress report was due on May 2nd.

Please be sure to follow the Progress Report Template and submit your progress report so we may continue funding your grant.

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee

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Subject: Progress Report and Next Steps for Sia Integration Project

Dear Sia Team,

I hope this message finds you well. We’re excited to share the progress we’ve made on our Sia integration project and discuss our next steps moving forward.

Progress Summary:

  • We’ve made significant strides in setting up the extension infrastructure, including designing a comprehensive prototype. You can view the prototype here.
  • Additionally, we’ve successfully installed the Sia testnet server and initiated backend API development to facilitate seamless data upload and download on Sia.
  • While we’ve begun integrating the frontend, progress is pending until we receive feedback on the prototype, which will greatly aid in aligning our efforts effectively.

Challenges Encountered:

  • In finalizing the data upload flow, we encountered delays as we aimed to prevent unnecessary or redundant data uploads, especially considering the ownership of the node wallet. To address this, we’ve been diligently refining the process to ensure efficient and optimized data management.

Next Steps:

  • Our immediate focus is on completing the Chrome extension and initiating development for the Firefox counterpart.
  • Once the extensions are finalized, our aim is to publish them promptly to maximize user accessibility.
  • Following the extension development, we will dedicate our efforts to rigorous Sia integration and thorough testing to ensure robust functionality.

We appreciate your understanding regarding the project’s initial delays and assure you of our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Warm regards,

Aman

Hello @amanbishnoi

Thank you for your progress report, however, your progress report does not link any repos or indicate any location for open-source code to be reviewed by the team.
Please make sure you provide this information in your progress reports.

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee

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Hi Aman, we appreciate the progress report but as @Kinomora mentioned we require proof to be submitted via public repos in order to receive payment.

We don’t see any repo links in your report, and the repo you originally linked in your first post has no activity. Once you provide proof of work via public repo we’ll evaluate and send payment. Thanks.

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Hey @steve @Kinomora ,

Sorry for the delay. We’ve started the initial development work, and here are the links to the repositories:

Front-end extension: GitHub - VideoWiki/decast-sia-extension
Back-end: GitHub - VideoWiki/decast-sia-be
Node has also been installed. The link for the prototype design was already shared earlier.

Please let me know if anything else is needed.

Thanks!

Hey @steve
We would like to schedule a brief call with a member of the SIA team to discuss some questions and the integration flow with Rentered. Please let us know if this would be possible.

Thanks

Thanks! Be sure to include relevant repos in future progress reports.

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Would you mind sending over your questions? Our team is pretty disbursed and async so we may be able to answer them or point you in the right direction more quickly if you do. Thanks.

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@steve
We have the credentials for our Sia bucket, allowing us to add and fetch data using the Sia API. However, if we want to add and fetch data directly from a user’s wallet (with their consent to only so that no one else has access to it), is there a way to establish a connection or use an API to facilitate this?

Hey @steve ,
Here’s the video- finnal2.mp4 - Google Drive
Thanks

Subject: Progress Report and Next Steps for Sia Integration Project

Dear Sia Team,

I hope this message finds you well. We are pleased to provide an update on the progress of our Sia integration project and share the upcoming steps.

Progress Summary:
Since our last update, we have focused on the frontend development of the Chrome extension. We are pleased to report that the frontend work is now in the final stages. We are working on the user interface and core functionalities, incorporating feedback from the initial prototype to ensure alignment with your requirements. The frontend extension repository is available here: [GitHub - VideoWiki/decast-sia-extension].

Challenges Encountered:
While we have made substantial progress, our query regarding the ownership of the node wallet and the prevention of unnecessary or redundant data uploads remains open. We are continuously refining the process to ensure efficient and optimized data management.

Next Steps:
Our immediate focus is on finalizing and rigorously testing the Chrome and Firefox extensions, optimizing the user experience, and publishing them on the respective web stores to maximize user accessibility. Following the deployment, we will concentrate on the Sia integration and conduct thorough testing to ensure robust functionality and a seamless user experience.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support throughout this project. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information.

Thank you for your collaboration.

Warm regards,
Aman

Hello @amanbishnoi

Thank you for your progress report!

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee

Thanks for your patience on this one! From the team:

If the renterd node is running on the same device, you can use the API key to access the renter’s wallet using the request described here: renterd

If it’s not, we would need to know more about your intended architecture and reasons for accessing the user’s wallet.

Hello @amanbishnoi

This is a reminder that your July Progress report is now late.

I understand that this should be your final progress report, which we tend to be a bit more lenient about, however we do still expect a summary of the progress completed on the grant and a final wrap-up on the overall grant project as well as a brief overview of how to use the product.

Please be sure to follow the Progress Report Template and let us know if you have any questions.

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee

Hello @amanbishnoi,

This is a reminder that your July progress report is now late.

Progress reports are due by the end of the 2nd day of the month, in this instance your July progress report was due on August 2nd.

This is now your second consecutive missed progress report.

Please be sure to follow the Progress Report Template and submit your progress report so we may continue funding your grant.

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee

Subject: Progress Report and Next Steps for Sia Integration Project

Dear Sia Team,

Please find below our progress report and next steps for the Sia Integration Project.

What progress was made on your grant this month? Please summarize your progress in 3-5 sentences or bullet points:

• First and foremost, I must offer my heartfelt apologies for the delay in submitting this report. A family medical emergency kept me away from work last month, and I’m grateful for your understanding.
• Despite this setback, I’m thrilled to inform you that we’ve successfully completed the development of our extension.
• We’re now in the final stages, working diligently on publishing it on both Chrome and Firefox stores.
• You can view a demo of our work in this video: decast.mp4 - Google Drive

Summarize any problems that you ran into this month and how you’ll be solving them. Please summarize your issues into a few sentences or bullet points:

• The main hurdle we faced was the unexpected family emergency, which threw our timeline off track.
• We’re now laser-focused on meeting all the guidelines for publishing on Chrome and Firefox stores, which can be quite nitpicky, to be honest.
• We reckon it might take up to 15 days to get the extension published if we follow all the guidelines properly.
• We’d be over the moon if you could provide any feedback on changes needed before we go ahead with the store submission.

Links to repos worked on this month:
GitHub - VideoWiki/decast-sia-extension
GitHub - VideoWiki/vw_storages at sia

What will you be working on next? Please summarize your development goals into a few sentences or bullet points:

• Our primary focus will be on successfully publishing the extension on both Chrome and Firefox stores, no two ways about it.
• We’ll be going through the store guidelines with a fine-tooth comb to ensure a smooth submission process.
• Once published, we’ll keep our ears to the ground for initial user feedback and be ready to make any necessary tweaks or updates on the double.
• We’re also planning to whip up some user guides and documentation to help people get cracking with our extension.
• Once this development work is wrapped up, we’ll be working on proposing a new follow-up grant. We’re excited to share this proposal with you once the current grant is completed or closed.

We truly appreciate your patience and continued support throughout this project. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to give me a shout.

Thank you for your collaboration. Looking forward to your valuable feedback.

Warm regards,
Aman

Subject: Progress Report and Next Steps for Sia Integration Project

Dear Sia Team,

Please find below our progress report and next steps for the Sia Integration Project.

What progress was made on your grant this month? Please summarize your progress in 3-5 sentences or bullet points:

  • We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully published our extension on both Chrome and Firefox stores! This is a major milestone for our project.
  • We’re currently in the phase of continuous testing to ensure everything runs smoothly and to catch any potential issues early.
  • The extension is now live and available for users to download and start using.
  • We’ve been gathering initial user feedback and making small tweaks as needed.

Summarize any problems that you ran into this month and how you’ll be solving them. Please summarize your issues into a few sentences or bullet points:

  • The store submission process was a bit tricky, with a few back-and-forths to meet all the guidelines. But we got there in the end!
  • We’re keeping an eye out for any bugs or issues that might pop up now that we have a wider user base. We’ve set up a system to quickly address any problems that arise.
  • Getting the word out about our extension is our next challenge. We’re brainstorming some marketing ideas to increase visibility.

Links to repos worked:
GitHub - VideoWiki/decast-sia-extension
GitHub - VideoWiki/vw_storages at sia

Extension links:

What will you be working on next? Please summarize your development goals into a few sentences or bullet points:

  • Our main focus is on continuous testing and improvement of the extension based on user feedback.
  • We’re working on creating comprehensive user guides and documentation to help new users get started easily.
  • We’re excited about the possibility of hosting a webinar with Sia to discuss Sia and Decast. We’ll share more details once they’re finalized.
  • We’re in the early stages of planning a follow-up grant proposal. We’re looking forward to discussing this with you once we’ve ironed out the details.

We’re really proud of what we’ve achieved so far and grateful for your ongoing support. We’d love to hear your thoughts on our progress and any suggestions you might have.

Thanks again for your collaboration. Looking forward to your feedback!

Best regards,
Aman

Hello @amanbishnoi

Thank you for your Final Progress report!

A member of the team will reach out to your regarding the wind-down of your grant.

Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee