buidlr_fest

Buidlr Fest Event Protocol

A specialized event ticketing protocol designed for developer conferences and blockchain events. This protocol combines ticket purchasing with Cardano's delegation system, allowing participants to purchase tickets while simultaneously participating in governance through DRep delegation.

Features

• Event Ticketing: Simple ADA-based ticket purchasing mechanism
• DRep Integration: Automatic delegation certificate creation during ticket purchase
• Governance Participation: Combines event participation with blockchain governance
• Change Management: Automatic return of excess payment to participants
• Organizer Payments: Direct payment flow to event organizers

How It Works

1. Ticket Purchase: Participant specifies DRep and ticket price
2. Payment Processing: ADA payment is transferred to event organizer
3. Delegation Setup: Vote delegation certificate is created for the specified DRep
4. Change Return: Any excess funds are returned to the participant
5. Governance Activation: Participant's stake is delegated to their chosen DRep

Transaction Components

• Input: Participant's UTxO with sufficient ADA for ticket price + fees
• Outputs: Payment to organizer, change back to participant
• Certificate: Vote delegation certificate linking participant to DRep

Parameters

• drep: Bytes - The DRep (Delegated Representative) identifier for governance delegation
• ticket_price: Int - The cost of the event ticket in ADA (lovelace)

Use Cases

• Developer Conferences: Blockchain and Web3 developer events
• Governance Events: Workshops and seminars focused on Cardano governance
• Community Meetups: Local blockchain community gatherings
• Educational Workshops: Training sessions with governance participation incentives
• Hackathons: Events where participants engage with governance while competing

Benefits

• Dual Purpose: Combines event participation with governance engagement
• Simplified Process: One transaction handles both ticket purchase and delegation
• Community Building: Encourages active participation in Cardano governance
• Educational Value: Introduces event participants to delegation concepts

This protocol demonstrates how blockchain events can seamlessly integrate with governance mechanisms, encouraging broader participation in decentralized decision-making processes.