From e4f659b7e25463b322844321082254bb70473c99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Guru Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2026 20:56:43 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Create RFP-008 for Private NFT Marketplace This document outlines the requirements and expectations for building a private NFT marketplace within the Logos ecosystem, detailing functionality, security, usability, and team profile. --- RFPs/RFPs/RFP-008-nft-marketplace.md | 129 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 129 insertions(+) create mode 100644 RFPs/RFPs/RFP-008-nft-marketplace.md diff --git a/RFPs/RFPs/RFP-008-nft-marketplace.md b/RFPs/RFPs/RFP-008-nft-marketplace.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dcb678d --- /dev/null +++ b/RFPs/RFPs/RFP-008-nft-marketplace.md @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ +--- +id: RFP-008 +title: Private NFT Marketplace +tier: L +funding: $XXXXX +status: open +category: Applications & Integrations +--- + + +# RFP-008 — Private NFT Marketplace + +## 🧭 Overview + +Build a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) where ownership, bids, +transaction history, and collector activity are confidential by default. +The marketplace must operate within the Logos shielded ecosystem, enabling +private minting, trading, and transfer of unique digital assets. + +NFTs serve as the cultural on-ramp for blockchain ecosystems, attracting +users beyond the DeFi-native audience. A private NFT marketplace unlocks +use cases that are impossible on transparent chains: anonymous credentials, +private digital identity, confidential collectibles, and sovereign digital +ownership where holding a high-value asset does not make you a target. + +The ideal team has experience in NFT marketplace design, shielded token +standards for non-fungible assets, and front-end development for +discovery-driven applications. + +## 🔥 Why This Matters + +NFT marketplaces drive massive user engagement and transaction volume. +Magic Eden processed over $6B in volume and at times captured over 90% of +Solana's NFT market. Base's "Onchain Summer" campaign used daily NFT mints +to drive millions of transactions and onboard a wave of new users who were +not primarily DeFi-focused. + +On transparent chains, NFT ownership is fully public. This means anyone can +see exactly which wallets hold valuable assets, track collector behavior, +and target high-value holders for social engineering or physical threats. +Bids and offers are visible, enabling strategic manipulation. A private +NFT marketplace on Logos solves these problems: ownership is shielded, +bids are confidential, and transfers leave no public trace. This protects +collectors, enables truly sovereign digital identities, and opens the door +for privacy-sensitive use cases like anonymous credentials and private +access tokens. + +## ✅ Scope of Work + +### Hard Requirements + +#### Functionality +1. Support minting of NFTs directly into the Logos shielded pool — the + creator's identity and the token's initial ownership are private. +2. Support listing NFTs for sale with shielded pricing (the listing + price is visible to potential buyers but the seller's identity is + not). +3. Support private bidding on listed NFTs — bid amounts and bidder + identities are confidential until the seller accepts. +4. Support direct private transfers of NFTs between shielded addresses. +5. Support royalty enforcement on secondary sales, with royalty + payments flowing to the creator's shielded address. + +#### Security +1. Implement provenance verification via ZK proofs — buyers can verify + that an NFT was minted by a specific creator (or collection) without + revealing the full ownership history. +2. Include an emergency pause mechanism for marketplace operations. +3. Implement escrow mechanisms for safe trade execution. + +#### Usability +1. Provide a front-end UI for browsing collections, minting, listing, + bidding, and purchasing NFTs. +2. Support collection-level pages with aggregate statistics (floor + price, volume) without revealing individual holder information. +3. Provide creator tools for launching collections with configurable + minting parameters. + +### Soft Requirements + +1. Support for auction mechanisms (English auctions, Dutch auctions) + with private bidding. +2. Support for NFT bundles and batch transfers. +3. Integration with the Logos DEX (RFP-004) for NFT-fi use cases + (fractionalization, NFT-collateralized lending). +4. Support for metadata storage via Logos Storage module for + decentralized, persistent NFT content. +5. Exploration of private identity and credential NFTs — non-transferable + tokens that attest to properties without revealing them (e.g., + "holder is over 18" without revealing age or identity). + +## 👤 Recommended Team Profile + +Team experienced with: + +- NFT marketplace design and implementation +- Non-fungible token standards and metadata handling +- Zero-knowledge proof systems +- Smart contract development and security +- Front-end development for consumer-facing applications +- IPFS / decentralized storage integration + +## ⏱ Timeline Expectations + +Estimated duration: **12–18 weeks** + + +## 🌍 Open Source Requirement + +All code must be released under the **MIT+Apache2.0 dual License**. + + +## Resources + +- [Logos Documentation](https://github.com/logos-co/logos-docs) +- [Logos Storage Module](https://logos-storage-docs.netlify.app/tutorials/storage-module/) +- [Logos Blockchain Node Quickstart](https://github.com/logos-co/logos-docs/blob/main/docs/blockchain/quickstart-guide-for-the-logos-blockchain-node.md) +- TODO: LEE official doc +- TODO: Shielded NFT token standard specification + + +## ✏️ How to Apply + +👉 Submit a proposal using the Issue form: + +**[Submit Proposal](https://github.com/logos-co/rfp/issues/new?template=proposal.yml)** + +We typically respond within **14 days**. For clarification questions, +please use **Discussions**.