Research Framework
This report is part of a 12-part On-Chain Impact Study funded under Project Catalyst grant #1300150. The study analyses the measurable on-chain outcomes of Catalyst-funded projects from Funds 9 to 12, assessing how voting behaviour, fund distribution, smart contract deployments, and transaction activity shape the Cardano network. By focusing on blockchain-native signals, the series offers a data-driven perspective on how Catalyst funding translates into ecosystem growth and network utility.
Each case study applies a consistent research framework combining transaction data, milestone verification, and correlation analysis between project delivery and network metrics. This enables comparisons across project categories, highlighting patterns in voter engagement, project efficiency, and ecosystem impact that can inform future funding strategy and governance decisions.
This case study examines Trivolve Tech’s Forensic Management System (FMS), a government blockchain deployment funded through Project Catalyst Fund 12. The analysis relies on independently verifiable blockchain data sourced from the Cardano mainnet via Blockfrost API and validated through Cardanoscan.io and Cexplorer.io.
Data collection encompasses complete transaction history (59,286 records), oracle contract analysis, and architectural validation across both Cardano Mainnet and the Midnight Testnet. All findings represent verified on-chain evidence.
