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Toolkit Marketplace

We’re planning to develop a Toolkit Marketplace—a store where developers, known as authors, can publish their code for other users and developers to easily deploy within their SNS, toolkit projects, or as standalone canisters. This marketplace aims to streamline development, reduce redundant work, and provide a reliable source for high-quality, reusable code.

Key Features of the Toolkit Marketplace​

1. Simplified Deployment with a Few Clicks​

The marketplace will enable users to browse and deploy pre-built canisters or modules with minimal setup. Users can add new functionality to their projects in a few clicks, with options to:

  • Deploy under an SNS: Integrate code with their existing SNS for added functionality.
  • Use within Toolkit Projects: Easily add reusable canisters to toolkit projects for centralized management.
  • Standalone Deployment: Deploy tools as independent canisters when needed.

2. Developer Earnings​

Authors can set a price for the code they publish, in XDR or ICP, creating an incentive to contribute high-quality, reusable code to the ecosystem. This allows developers to earn directly from their contributions and gives users access to vetted, ready-to-deploy tools.

3. Verifiable Code​

One of the essential factors for the marketplace is ensuring that published code is verifiable and secure. While we are still exploring the best approaches to achieve this, verifiability will be a priority to help users trust the code they deploy.

Why a Marketplace Like This is Valuable​

The Toolkit Marketplace aims to reduce redundant development efforts by providing access to reusable modules and canisters. In many cases, developers create similar functionality across different projects—this marketplace could save significant time and resources by offering ready-made solutions that users can deploy directly.

Examples of Reusable Modules and Canisters​

Below are some examples of modules and canisters that could be offered in the marketplace to meet common needs:

  • ICRC Token Canister: Set up a custom ICRC token canister with ease.
  • NFT Canister: Deploy an NFT canister for digital asset management.
  • Token Claim by NFT: Allow users to claim tokens based on NFT ownership.
  • DeFi Vector Canister: Set up a decentralized finance canister for yield farming or other DeFi functions.
  • Monitoring / Top-Up Canister: Automatically monitor and top up cycles for essential canisters.
  • SIWE/SIWS Canister: Enable “Sign-in with Ethereum” or “Sign-in with Solana” for integration with IC services.
  • Canister Wallet: Deploy a wallet for managing tokens and transactions.
  • LLM Bot Canister: Add a large language model-based bot to provide AI-powered assistance.
  • Storage Canister: Deploy a canister dedicated to scalable storage needs.

These reusable components not only make it easier to build out complex projects but also encourage best practices and code quality by allowing developers to use verified solutions.

Early Stages and Iteration​

This idea is still in an early stage of development, and we are actively exploring the best ways to make the marketplace secure, user-friendly, and valuable to the community. We’ll continue to iterate and improve this concept as we gather feedback and refine the requirements.