The Mechanism

How HOPE Works

Four phases. Four actors. One permanent, transparent, blockchain-verified legacy infrastructure.

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Phase 1

Talent Registration & HOPE Fund Setup

  1. 1Talent completes identity verification (Aadhaar/Passport + PAN for India)
  2. 2Income sources are registered: BCCI salary, IPL contract, brand endorsements, streaming royalties
  3. 3Talent sets HOPE Fund allocation percentage per income source (typically 1–5%)
  4. 4Smart contract deploys a personal HOPE Fund wallet on Polygon blockchain
  5. 5Allocation Engine is configured with preferred impact categories or specific Impact Cards
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Phase 2

NGO Verification & Impact Card Creation

  1. 1NGO submits registration documents, audit reports, and project proposals
  2. 2HOPE legal team verifies NGO legal status in applicable jurisdiction
  3. 3Big 4 audit partner reviews financial records and project feasibility
  4. 4Verified NGO creates structured Impact Cards with milestones and target amounts
  5. 5Impact Card is reviewed, blockchain-anchored, and published on the platform
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Phase 3

Brand Onboarding & Co-Sponsorship

  1. 1Brand CSR team registers and connects to HOPE via API or dashboard
  2. 2NGO-Brand matching algorithm surfaces aligned causes
  3. 3Brand selects co-sponsorship ratio (1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 match)
  4. 4Co-sponsorship agreement is digitally signed and anchored on blockchain
  5. 5Brand ESG contribution counter begins tracking in real-time
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Phase 4

Fund Flow & Impact Verification

  1. 1Talent HOPE Fund transfers to Impact Card escrow upon milestone trigger
  2. 2Brand matches contribution at configured ratio simultaneously
  3. 3NGO executes project phase and uploads proof of execution (photos, reports, receipts)
  4. 4HOPE verification team audits proof and releases milestone funds from escrow
  5. 5Blockchain transaction is anchored; public verification dashboard updated