Applications Details
Full Name: Pascal Leblanc
E-mail Address: pascal.leblanc@mantleblockchain.com
Our team consists of three full-stack developers and one ecosystem lead, with over 35 years of combined experience in blockchain, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. The team behind Mantle Technology includes experienced full-stack developers, blockchain experts, and cybersecurity specialists. We have successfully built various blockchain-based solutions, including open-source SDKs and integrations with Ethereum and Bitcoin, among others. Mantle Technology has established a strong client base and formed valuable partnerships.
Pascal Leblanc - Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-leblanc-713354107/
Pascal is a serial entrepreneur and strategist who can count three successful exits in the Blockchain space between 2012 and today. Active in the Bitcoin space since 2011, Pascal has been contributing to various project as a founder, investor or advisor.
Most recently, he participated in the IPO of Canada’s first publicly traded NFT company Gamelancer (CSE:GMNG) which started trading in May 2021.
Between 2016 and 2018, Pascal has contributed to Ernst & Young's Blockchain Advisory Practice and he is known to promote thought leadership through conferences and media articles.
Benjamin Nolette - Fulls stack developer
-Bachelors in programming Concordia
-Working in blockchain for 5 years
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-nolette/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://github.com/ben-nole
Nicolas Leblanc - Fulls stack developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-leblanc-817b29163/?originalSubdomain=ca
-Bachelors in programming University of Montreal
-Working in blockchain for 5 years
https://github.com/nic758
Justyna Osowska - Ecosystem Lead
Justyna Osowska is the founder of Women in Blockchain Canada and has over 15 years of experience in IT. She is a guest lecturer at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in Blockchain, Security and Sustainability. She is a regular contributor to the Solana Superteam writer’s program and has published articles on blockchain projects and prospective use cases of the technology. Justyna has a solid track record on hosting in person and virtual events and workshops. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyna-osowska/
Introduction:
This proposal outlines the integration of Mantle Gateway, a cutting-edge Software-defined Storage (SDS) system, with the XinFin Digital Contract (XDC) network. Mantle Gateway is designed to revolutionize enterprise data management by enhancing security, resilience, and scalability through advanced blockchain technology. The integration aims to leverage the unique capabilities of the XDC network to provide enterprise clients with a decentralized, secure, and cost-effective data storage solution, focusing on both immutable and dynamic data management needs.
Mantle Gateway and XDC Network Partnership:
Mantle Technology is a proven, market-ready solution already delivering significant value to enterprise clients, including the French Provincial Government and having Zerto (HPE) as a reseller. With successful integrations across major blockchain networks—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stellar, DigitalBits, and Waves—Mantle has demonstrated its commitment to providing secure, flexible, and scalable data management solutions.
We propose extending these capabilities to the XDC network, recognizing its unique strengths in delivering secure, decentralized, and efficient blockchain services. By integrating with XDC, Mantle Gateway aims to enhance the resilience and security of enterprise data management systems, utilizing XDC’s immutable blockchain infrastructure and decentralized storage capabilities. This integration is poised to reduce operational risks and costs while providing enterprises with unmatched data integrity and security.
Executive Summary:
Mantle Technology seeks to integrate its flagship product, Mantle Gateway, with the XDC network to deliver enhanced security, resilience, and scalability in enterprise data management. This initiative will leverage XDC's decentralized infrastructure to eliminate single points of failure, increase data transparency, and reduce costs for enterprises. The core innovation of Mantle Gateway lies in its ability to abstract and decouple infrastructure from application logic, significantly reducing the risks associated with dependency on a single blockchain or storage provider. Additionally, Mantle’s approach to distributed storage and immutability offers unparalleled protection against ransomware, ensuring that enterprise data remains secure, accessible, and resilient against attacks.
Project Rationale:
Enterprises today face growing challenges in managing data securely and efficiently amidst increasing cyber threats, particularly ransomware. Ransomware attacks encrypt a user’s files, demanding payment for the decryption key. Mantle Gateway addresses these challenges by providing a blockchain-based, decentralized storage solution that not only enhances data security but also mitigates the risk of ransomware attacks.
Distributed Storage: Mantle’s SDS system fragments data and stores it across multiple nodes, making it significantly harder for ransomware to encrypt all the data, as the malware would need to infect multiple nodes. Even if some fragments are compromised, the system’s built-in resilience allows for data recovery.
Immutability: Mantle’s approach ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted. This immutability feature is crucial in defending against ransomware, as it prevents malicious actors from encrypting or modifying data. The combination of these features makes Mantle Gateway a robust solution for enterprises looking to secure their data in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.
Distributed Storage: Mantle’s SDS system fragments data and stores it across multiple nodes, making it significantly harder for ransomware to encrypt all the data, as the malware would need to infect multiple nodes. Even if some fragments are compromised, the system’s built-in resilience allows for data recovery.
Immutability: Mantle’s approach ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted. This immutability feature is crucial in defending against ransomware, as it prevents malicious actors from encrypting or modifying data. The combination of these features makes Mantle Gateway a robust solution for enterprises looking to secure their data in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.
Project Objectives:
Integration with XDC Network: Seamlessly integrate Mantle Gateway with the XDC network to leverage its decentralized storage and immutable blockchain features, enhancing enterprise data security and resilience.
Enhanced Adoption: Drive the adoption of XDC with Mantle by demonstrating its capabilities in improving enterprise data management and reducing operational costs.
Developer Experience: Improve the developer experience on the XDC network by providing robust, open-source tools and templates that simplify the integration of decentralized storage solutions into enterprise applications.
Project Deliverables:
Integrated Mantle Gateway System: A fully integrated Mantle Gateway system on the XDC network, providing decentralized, secure, and scalable data management for enterprises.
Educational Resources: Golang-based SDKs, all of which are designed for seamless integration with XDC’s existing infrastructure.
Marketing and Outreach Materials: Co-branded marketing materials to promote the integration of Mantle Gateway with XDC including case studies.
Business Model and Commercial Terms:
Mantle Technology operates on a subscription-based model for its enterprise solutions, we will bring enterprise transactions to XDC resulting more transactions and fees.
Grant Request Overview
Summary of Milestones and Costs:
Milestone 1: Architecture and Specification Development - USD $15,000
Milestone 2: Testnet integration of Mantle Gateway with XDC & MVP - USD $15,000
Milestone 3: Mainnet integration of Mantle Gateway with XDC & Alpha release - USD $15,000
Milestone 4 : Test, security and developer documentation - 10,000 USD
Milestone 4: Community Outreach and Education - USD $5,000
Total Budget: USD $60,000
Launch educational campaigns and resources for developers within the XDC community.
Tooling and Infrastructure:
Mantle provides a comprehensive suite of open-source tools and infrastructure to support developers on the XDC Network. This includes Golang-based SDKs, all of which are designed for seamless integration with XDC’s existing infrastructure.
Co-Marketing Opportunities:
Mantle and XDC can collaborate on various co-marketing initiatives, including joint webinars, workshops, and conference presentations. These efforts will promote the integration and drive awareness within the enterprise and developer communities.
Useful Resources to Learn About Mantle:
XDC Proposal Deck
Developer Documentation
Medium Article on DigitalBits Integration
Key Benefits of Mantle on XDC
AAA Enterprise Traffic: Brings high-profile enterprise and government clients to the XDC network, enhancing real-world blockchain usage and trust.
Enhanced Security: Utilizes blockchain technology in SDS to ensure immutable, transparent, and secure data transactions, bolstering network reliability.
Scalability: Offers a flexible storage solution that scales efficiently to meet the growing demands of the XDC ecosystem.
Decentralization: Reduces central points of failure by decentralizing storage, increasing resilience against cyber threats like DDoS attacks.
New Applications: Enables secure development of digital identity verification, smart contracts, and more, expanding the utility of XDC.
Developer Support: Provides open-source tools and resources, fostering innovation and growth within the XDC developer community.
Long-Term Commitment: Continuous updates and enhancements ensure Mantle's solutions evolve with emerging technologies on the XDC network.
Mantle Technology Case Studies & Guides:
Case Study: French Government Integration: Detailing how Mantle’s SDS technology was integrated to meet high-security requirements.
Case Study: Zerto Reseller Partnership: Highlighting how Mantle SDS was utilized as a target repository for Zerto’s Extended Journal Copy (EJC) functionality. This integration provides a ransomware-proof, secure, distributed storage solution that enhances data resiliency and reduces storage costs. By leveraging Mantle’s technology, Zerto customers gained the ability to parse and retain immutable copies of their data across multiple object storage repositories, ensuring unmatched protection against ransomware attacks and infrastructure failures.
Legal
Mantle Technology is a corporation registered in Canada and France.
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