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[PROPOSAL] RFP-016 — PrivateShield #52

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RFP ID

RFP-016

Your Project Name

PrivateShield

Team or Organization Name

Nodefleet.org

Primary Contact

@satosheworld

Team Members

Carlos Pena Valera
@cpvalera
www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-peña-valera-9b592aa3
COO
Fulltime

Kael Abbott Vidal
@nosedimetu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kael-abbott-ab578713a/
CEO
Fulltime

Project Summary

PrivateShield Launchpad (PSL) is a privacy-first token issuance and launchpad platform built natively on the Logos ecosystem. It enables projects to launch tokens with fair, bot-resistant, and fully private distribution mechanisms, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and shielded execution.
Unlike traditional launchpads, PSL ensures that:

Participant identities remain confidential
Allocation sizes are private
Eligibility is verifiable without disclosure
Bot and whale manipulation are mitigated at the protocol level

PSL aims to become the default capital formation layer for new projects launching within Logos.

Token launches on transparent blockchains suffer from structural inefficiencies and unfair dynamics:

Sniper bots exploit public mempools to front-run launches
Whales dominate allocations, crowding out smaller participants
Full transparency exposes user data, leading to privacy risks and targeted attacks
Inefficient distribution models reduce trust and long-term participation

These issues reduce ecosystem credibility and discourage high-quality projects from launching.

Technical Approach

PrivateShield Launchpad introduces a fully private and verifiably fair launch environment by leveraging core Logos primitives:

Shielded token issuance: Tokens are minted directly into the Logos shielded pool
ZK-based eligibility proofs: Users prove eligibility (staking, NFTs, etc.) without revealing identity
Encrypted mempool integration: Prevents front-running and bot exploitation
Private allocation enforcement: Caps enforced without revealing wallet-level data

This creates a fundamentally new category of launchpad:
A provably fair, privacy-preserving capital formation layer.

Core Features
Token Launch Configuration
Token supply and issuance setup
Pricing models:
Fixed price
Bonding curve
Dutch auction
Allocation caps per participant
Launch scheduling

Private Participation Layer
Confidential contributions
Hidden allocation sizes
Anonymous participation

ZK Eligibility Engine
Proof-based validation for:
Staking duration
NFT ownership
Community membership
No disclosure of underlying user data

Anti-Bot & Anti-Manipulation System
Encrypted mempool usage
Commit-reveal participation model
Fair ordering guarantees

Vesting Module
Private vesting schedules
Cliff and linear unlocks
Confidential claim flows

User Interfaces
Project Dashboard
Create and manage launches
Participant Interface
Browse launches
Verify eligibility
Contribute and claim tokens
Analytics Page
Launch history and aggregated metrics

Differentiation
PrivateShield Launchpad introduces capabilities not possible in traditional systems:
Fully private allocations (no wallet exposure)
Verifiable fairness using zero-knowledge proofs
True anti-sniping via encrypted execution
Whale resistance without KYC requirements

Milestones, Payout and Timeline

Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4)
System architecture design
Smart contract framework
Token issuance MVP
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8)
ZK eligibility implementation
Private contribution flows
Anti-bot mechanisms
Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12)
Full frontend development
Vesting module
Internal testing and QA
Phase 4 (Weeks 13–16)
DEX integration (liquidity provisioning)
Pilot launch with test project
Documentation and open-source release

Timeline
Total Duration: 14 weeks

Budget (Revised & Realistic)
Total Requested: $100,000
Breakdown:
Smart Contract Development: $15,000
Core protocol logic, token issuance, vesting, escrow, and allocation enforcement.
Zero-Knowledge Engineering: $15,000
Design and implementation of eligibility proofs, allocation constraints, and privacy-preserving verification circuits.
Frontend/Backend/Indexer Development: $20,000
User interfaces for project teams and participants, including dashboards and interaction flows.
Infrastructure & DevOps Integration: $20,000
Deployment pipelines, node infrastructure, monitoring, and backend services for new launched coins
Maintenance for 1 year - $30,000
Included maintenance for 1 year of operations

Budget Rationale
This budget reflects a lean but experienced team delivering a production-ready MVP within 14 weeks.
The largest allocation is dedicated to ZK engineering, as privacy-preserving logic and proof systems represent the highest technical complexity and risk in the project.
We prioritize:
Security and correctness
Efficient use of grant capital
Delivering a usable, extensible product for the Logos ecosystem
Additional funding (if needed) can be supported through ecosystem partnerships or post-MVP expansion.

Total Requested Budget (USD)

$100,000

Relevant Experience

Our team combines experience in Web3 infrastructure, DeFi systems, and distributed architecture:
Core contributors with experience in RPC infrastructure and staking systems
Background in DeFi protocol design and liquidity systems
Experience building production-grade blockchain services
We are currently operating infrastructure supporting high-throughput blockchain environments and are well-positioned to deliver scalable and secure systems.

Post-Delivery Plan

TBD

Permissions and Consent

  • I confirm Logos may contact me using the primary contact information provided above for follow-ups and next steps.
  • I consent to Logos using information from this proposal publicly such as blogs case studies social posts or analytical reporting. Redactions can be requested at any time.

Program Requirements

  • We understand this project must be open-sourced under the MIT and Apache 2.0 Licenses unless explicitly approved otherwise.
  • We are prepared to deliver milestone-based outcomes.

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