How to Use MatDAO Platform

What is IP-NFT?

IP-NFTs (Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens) represent validated research on the blockchain. They provide permanent, tamper-proof proof of your research assessment and can be traded or used as collateral.

How to Mint:

1. Complete a Unified AI Analysis of your research
2. Review the detailed assessment report
3. Connect your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
4. Click "Mint IP-NFT" button on the results page
5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
6. Your IP-NFT will be minted with the assessment metadata stored on IPFS

Benefits:

• Permanent blockchain record of your research validation
• Tradeable asset with embedded AI assessment scores
• Access to MatDAO funding and collaboration opportunities
• Proof of scientific integrity and novelty

Supported Wallets:

• MetaMask
• WalletConnect
• Coinbase Wallet
• Other EVM-compatible wallets

How to Connect:

1. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top navigation bar
2. Select your preferred wallet from the popup
3. Approve the connection request in your wallet
4. Your wallet address will be displayed in the header

Network:

Make sure your wallet is connected to the Sepolia testnet for development, or Ethereum mainnet for production.

Unified AI Analysis:

Run all three analyses (TRL, IP Valuation, Due Diligence) in a single upload for comprehensive research intelligence.

Individual Tools:

• TRL Evaluation: NASA/EU scale classification with commercialization roadmap
• IP Valuation: Automated patent classification, originality scoring, FTO analysis
• Due Diligence: 9-dimension scientific scoring with integrity gates

How to Use:

1. Navigate to AI Studio
2. Choose Unified Analysis or individual tool
3. Upload your research document (PDF, DOCX, or text)
4. Fill in project details (title, author, category)
5. Submit for analysis
6. Review detailed results and download PDF report

Researcher Profile:

Your profile stores your research assessments, submitted milestones, and IP-NFTs. Access it via the profile menu in the navigation.

Milestone Tracking:

Track your research progress through TRL milestones. Submit milestone proofs via the AI Auditor for validation.

Saving Assessments:

Click "Save to Profile" on assessment results to store them in your profile for future reference.

Quick Start:

1. Create an account or sign in
2. Connect your wallet (optional but recommended for IP-NFT minting)
3. Go to AI Studio and run your first analysis
4. Mint your first IP-NFT to validate your research on-chain
5. Explore Co-founder Match and Fundraising features

Need Help?

Contact support or check our documentation for more detailed guides.