# Open Grant Proposal: Advanced Filecoin and Multi-Blockchain Validator Infrastructure

[wealthyelephant]

Open Grant Proposal: Advanced Filecoin and Multi-Blockchain Validator Infrastructure

Project Name:
Advanced Filecoin and Multi-Blockchain Validator Infrastructure

Proposal Category:
Storage

Individual or Entity Name:
Thomas Bryant

Proposer:
wealthyelephant

Project Repo(s):
https://github.com/wealthyelephant/MoneyMachine/blob/main/README.md

(Optional) Filecoin Ecosystem Affiliations:
N/A

(Optional) Technical Sponsor:
N/A

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:
This project enhances the Filecoin ecosystem by deploying a high-performance, decentralized storage infrastructure that integrates multi-blockchain validator nodes and optimized Proof-of-Spacetime (PoST) verification. By combining enterprise-grade compute hardware, AI-driven workload optimization, and fault-tolerant networking, this initiative directly improves Filecoin’s reliability, storage efficiency, and scalability.

Key innovations:

• Faster zk-SNARK proof validation using GPU-accelerated PoST workers.
• Automated uptime monitoring and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted Filecoin operations.
• Scalable data onboarding framework expanding storage provider capacity from 1 PiB to 5 PiB in 12 months.
• Cross-chain validator integrations for Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos, and Chainlink, reinforcing Filecoin’s position as a cornerstone of decentralized storage.

This proposal aligns with Filecoin’s mission to create a decentralized, efficient, and resilient storage network, ensuring verifiability, permanence, and accessibility for critical data storage and retrieval solutions.

Hardware Stack & Estimated Costs:
The hardware stack is designed for maximum efficiency, uptime, and scalability for Filecoin mining, PoST verification, and multi-chain validation.

Core Hardware Stack:

Filecoin (Primary Storage & Sealing Node) - Lenovo SR665 V3 - AMD EPYC 9554, 1 PiB HDD, 16TB NVMe - $35,000
Filecoin (PoST Worker / zk-SNARK Proof Generation) - Lenovo SR665 V3 - AMD EPYC 9554, 2x NVIDIA RTX A6000 - $40,000
Polkadot Validator - Lenovo SR650 V2 - Intel Xeon 8352V, 20TB SSD RAID10 - $20,000
Ethereum Beacon Chain Validator - Lenovo SR650 V2 2 - Intel Xeon 8352V, 20TB SSD RAID10 - $20,000
Chainlink Oracle Node - Lenovo SE450 - Intel Xeon Silver 4310, 2TB NVMe - $15,000
Algorand Validator - Lenovo SE350 - Intel Xeon D-2100, 1TB NVMe - $10,000
Cosmos Hub Validator - Lenovo SE450 - Intel Xeon Silver 4310, 2TB NVMe - $15,000
Flux Compute Node - Lenovo SE350 - Intel Xeon D-2100, 1TB NVMe - $10,000
Filecoin Backup & Replication Node - Lenovo SR650 V2 - Intel Xeon 8352V, 1 PiB HDD Backup - $30,000

Power & Redundancy Infrastructure:

• Tesla Powerwall 3 (x2) - $20,000
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) - $2,000
• Enterprise UPS - $5,000

Networking & Internet:

• Google Fiber 8 Gbps - $1,500/year
• Starlink Business (Backup ISP) - $5,000 hardware + $2,500/year service
• Enterprise 10GbE Switches & Firewall - $7,500

Cooling & Ventilation:

• 42U Server Rack - $2,500
• Industrial Exhaust System - $3,000
• Dedicated AC Unit - $5,000

Total Estimated Cost:
$216,500 (hardware, power, networking, and infrastructure)

Funding Request:
We request $50,000 in funding from the Filecoin Foundation Open Grants Program. Given the grant cap, funds will be allocated to the highest-priority components benefiting the Filecoin ecosystem. Specifically, funds will support:

• Enterprise-grade validator hardware for optimized zk-SNARK proof validation.
• Redundant power and cooling infrastructure for uninterrupted Filecoin operations.
• Core networking infrastructure for transaction efficiency and validator performance.
• Software optimization efforts for zk-SNARK processing and workload balancing.

We will supplement this funding with additional resources from external investments and other blockchain ecosystem grants to fully realize the project's vision. This strategic use of Filecoin grant funding ensures maximum impact within the Foundation’s constraints while positioning the project for future scalability.

License:
This project is open-sourced under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license in compliance with the Filecoin Foundation Open Grants Program.

Open-Source Scope & Limitations:

• Fully Open Source: Components related to Filecoin Validator Stack, PoST optimization, and multi-chain validator integrations.
• Proprietary Components: AI-driven workload balancing, predictive analytics, and proprietary decision-making algorithms remain proprietary as they fall outside the grant-funded scope.
• Clear Boundary: Grant-funded work will be maintained in public repositories, while proprietary optimizations remain separate.

Additional Information:
We discovered the Open Grants Program via Filecoin developer channels and ChatGPT.

Primary contact for grant discussions: [email protected]

[ErinOCon]

Hi @wealthyelephant, thank you for your proposal! Can you share an updated project repo link? The current one isn't working.

[wealthyelephant]

Hey ErinOCon! https://github.com/wealthyelephant/MoneyMachine/ Changed the repository to be public facing, let me know if you are able to access it now. I will be adding more structure and content.

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