Smart Open Network (SmartOpenet)

# Open Grant Proposal: SmartOpenet – Autonomous AI Infrastructure Network Powered by Filecoin

**Project Name:** SmartOpenet

**Proposal Category:** Integrations

**Individual or Entity Name:** Smart Open Network (Organization)

**Proposer:** `hakikicode`

**Project Repo(s):**

- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenet.xyz
- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenetnode
- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenetnode/tree/main/smartopenet-cloud
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- https://github.com/hakikicode/Smart-Open-Network-SMART-Task-SmartClick

**(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations:**

We currently have no formal relationship, investment, employment, advisory, or contractual affiliation with Protocol Labs, Filecoin Foundation, Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web, or related organizations.

**(Optional) Technical Sponsor:**

None at this time.

**Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license?:**

Yes

# Project Summary

SmartOpenet is an autonomous AI infrastructure network that combines decentralized storage, AI agents, data validation, community-powered nodes, and digital rewards into a single ecosystem powered by Filecoin.

Today, many AI applications, datasets, community platforms, and digital services rely on centralized cloud providers for storage and data persistence. This creates concerns around cost, ownership, resilience, transparency, and long-term accessibility. At the same time, AI systems increasingly require persistent memory, verifiable datasets, and decentralized access to information across multiple environments.

SmartOpenet addresses this challenge by creating a decentralized infrastructure layer where users contribute storage, compute resources, validation services, and bandwidth while earning rewards. Filecoin serves as the foundation for storing user files, AI-generated outputs, validation records, datasets, game assets, and agent memory. Autonomous AI agents can securely store, retrieve, verify, and exchange information while interacting with a decentralized storage network.

The long-term vision is to establish an ecosystem where AI agents, developers, node operators, content creators, researchers, and communities can collaborate using a shared decentralized infrastructure supported by Filecoin.

## Impact

The Filecoin ecosystem has established itself as a leading decentralized storage network, but many users still interact with Filecoin primarily through storage-focused applications. SmartOpenet expands this utility by introducing new categories of activity that continuously generate storage and retrieval demand.

The platform creates a practical bridge between decentralized storage and emerging AI-driven applications. Instead of storing files alone, SmartOpenet uses Filecoin as persistent memory for AI agents, verification records for data validation, storage for user-generated content, and infrastructure for decentralized applications and gaming systems. This increases recurring storage activity and introduces new classes of users to the Filecoin ecosystem.

Without accessible infrastructure connecting AI, validation, and decentralized storage, many developers continue to rely on centralized services. SmartOpenet lowers that barrier by providing tools and APIs that simplify adoption. Success would demonstrate how decentralized storage can become the foundation for autonomous AI systems, community validation networks, decentralized applications, and digital economies operating at scale.

The project is particularly relevant for emerging markets where affordable and resilient infrastructure is needed. By enabling individuals to contribute resources and participate in decentralized infrastructure, SmartOpenet creates opportunities for broader participation while increasing Filecoin utilization.

## Outcomes

Upon completion, SmartOpenet will provide:

### SmartOpenet Cloud

A Filecoin-powered storage platform supporting:

- File uploads
- File retrieval
- Dataset storage
- Metadata management
- Developer APIs

### Autonomous AI Agent Layer

AI agents capable of:

- Storing persistent memory
- Retrieving historical information
- Managing knowledge bases
- Recording outputs to Filecoin
- Coordinating tasks with other agents

### Node-to-Earn Network

Participants will contribute:

- Storage
- Compute
- Validation services
- Bandwidth

Contributors receive SMART rewards based on verified participation.

### Data Validation Infrastructure

Community validators will verify:

- Datasets
- AI outputs
- User submissions
- Community-generated content

Validation records will be permanently stored through Filecoin-backed infrastructure.

### Developer SDK

Open-source APIs and SDKs enabling developers to build applications on top of SmartOpenet and Filecoin.

### Success Metrics

Success will be measured using:

- Number of active users
- Number of node operators
- Data stored on Filecoin
- Monthly retrieval activity
- Number of AI agent interactions
- Number of validation tasks completed
- Developer integrations
- Community growth

Target metrics within 12 months:

- 5,000 registered users
- 500 node operators
- 100 TB of stored data
- 1 million validation records
- 50 developer integrations

## Data Onboarding

Projected Filecoin data onboarding:

- Month #1: 1 TB
- Month #3: 10 TB
- Month #6: 40 TB
- Month #12: 100 TB+

This includes user files, AI-generated content, validation records, datasets, game assets, and application data.

## Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies

### Target Audience

- AI developers
- Web3 developers
- Open-source communities
- Startups
- Educational institutions
- Researchers
- Content creators
- Node operators
- Gaming communities

### First 10 Users

Initial onboarding through existing SmartOpenet community members, developer contacts, and technology communities.

### First 100 Users

Growth through:

- Developer tutorials
- Community challenges
- Documentation
- Social media campaigns
- Referral incentives

### Long-Term Adoption

We will continue growth through:

- Open-source development
- Educational content
- Community rewards
- Developer grants
- Strategic partnerships
- Hackathons and ecosystem events

## Development Roadmap

### Milestone 1 – Core Filecoin Integration

#### Functionality

- Filecoin storage integration
- Upload and retrieval APIs
- Metadata indexing
- Initial developer documentation

#### Team

- 1 Full-Stack Developer
- 1 Backend Developer

#### Funding Required

$8,000

#### Timeline

August 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026

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### Milestone 2 – Autonomous Agent Infrastructure

#### Functionality

- AI agent memory layer
- Agent-to-storage interactions
- Knowledge base management
- Retrieval optimization

#### Team

- 1 AI Engineer
- 1 Backend Developer

#### Funding Required

$10,000

#### Timeline

September 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026

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### Milestone 3 – Node-to-Earn and Validation Network

#### Functionality

- Node dashboard
- Validation workflows
- Reward calculations
- Monitoring and analytics

#### Team

- 1 Full-Stack Developer
- 1 Backend Developer
- 1 Community Coordinator

#### Funding Required

$12,000

#### Timeline

November 1, 2026 – December 15, 2026

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### Milestone 4 – Public Release and Developer Ecosystem

#### Functionality

- SDK release
- Public APIs
- Documentation portal
- Community onboarding program

#### Team

- Entire team

#### Funding Required

$10,000

#### Timeline

December 16, 2026 – January 31, 2027

## Total Budget Requested

| Milestone # | Description | Deliverables | Completion Date | Funding |
|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
| 1 | Core Filecoin Integration | Storage APIs, uploads, retrieval | Sept 15, 2026 | $8,000 |
| 2 | Autonomous Agent Infrastructure | Persistent AI memory and retrieval | Oct 31, 2026 | $10,000 |
| 3 | Node-to-Earn and Validation Network | Node dashboard and validation system | Dec 15, 2026 | $12,000 |
| 4 | Public Release and SDK | APIs, SDK, documentation | Jan 31, 2027 | $10,000 |

**Total Requested Funding: $40,000**

## Maintenance and Upgrade Plans

SmartOpenet will remain open source and community-driven. Following grant completion, maintenance will be funded through platform services, infrastructure partnerships, ecosystem collaborations, and future community-supported development.

The team will continue expanding storage capabilities, AI agent functionality, validation systems, developer tooling, and retrieval infrastructure while ensuring compatibility with future Filecoin ecosystem improvements.

# Team

## Team Members

- Saidi Aliu Rasheed – Founder and Lead Developer
- Backend Infrastructure Engineer
- Community and Growth Lead

## Team Member LinkedIn Profiles

- Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliu-rasheed-703ab5168
- Backend Engineer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliu-rasheed-703ab5168
- Community Lead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliu-rasheed-703ab5168

## Team Website

https://smartopenet.xyz

## Relevant Experience

The SmartOpenet team has experience in blockchain development, decentralized systems, AI applications, cybersecurity, community development, and full-stack web technologies. The team has previously developed infrastructure services, decentralized applications, AI-powered tools, browser extensions, cloud-based platforms, and community-driven technology initiatives.

The project combines practical experience in distributed systems with a strong focus on accessibility, developer adoption, and emerging market participation.

## Team code repositories

- https://github.com/hakikicode
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- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenet.xyz
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- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenetnode
- https://github.com/hakikicode/smartopenetnode/tree/main/smartopenet-cloud
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- https://github.com/hakikicode/Smart-Open-Network-SMART-Task-SmartClick
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# Additional Information

**How did you learn about the Open Grants Program?**

We learned about the Open Grants Program through the Filecoin ecosystem, developer community resources, ecosystem partners, and ongoing research into decentralized storage and infrastructure technologies.

**Please provide the best email address for discussing the grant agreement and general next steps.**

hakikicode@gmail.com

**Please include any additional information that you think would be useful in helping us to evaluate your proposal.**

SmartOpenet is designed to demonstrate how decentralized storage can support autonomous AI systems, community validation networks, node-powered infrastructure, decentralized applications, and emerging digital economies.

Beyond traditional storage use cases, SmartOpenet introduces AI-to-AI interactions, persistent agent memory, decentralized validation, node-to-earn participation, and developer-friendly tooling that continuously generate Filecoin storage and retrieval activity.

Our long-term vision is to create an open infrastructure layer where storage, intelligence, validation, and community participation work together to power the next generation of decentralized services.

No target file, test, or implementation entry point is identified in this proposal. Start by reviewing the linked smartopenet.xyz, smartopenetnode, smartopenet-cloud, and Smart-Open-Network-SMART-Task-SmartClick repositories against the four proposed milestones. Done would require an approved scope and the listed Filecoin integration, agent, node, validation, SDK, and documentation deliverables.

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