First $5K: MVP Development and Launch (Months 1-3)
Goal: Develop and launch the MVP on the Metis blockchain, enabling users to mint NFTs for luxury goods and collectibles.

Utilization Breakdown:

Smart Contract Development - $2,500:

Create core smart contracts for NFT minting, ownership transfers, and metadata storage on Metis.
Implement basic functionality to track and verify product authenticity and ownership on-chain.
Platform Development (Front-End & Back-End) - $2,000:

Build a simple front-end interface where users can mint NFTs and view ownership history.
Develop the back-end to handle user authentication, product metadata input, and NFT interactions with the blockchain.
Initial Testing & Quality Assurance - $500:

Perform early testing to ensure the MVP functions as expected, covering minting, transfers, and data storage.
Impact:

This $5K increment will result in a functioning MVP that allows brands, resellers, and early adopters to mint NFTs and track authenticity. It will serve as a strong proof of concept and a working platform for further expansion.
Next $10K: Feature Expansion & Platform Scaling (Months 4-6)
Goal: Expand the platform's functionality by introducing advanced features and improving system scalability.

Utilization Breakdown:

Advanced Smart Contract Development - $4,000:

Enhance the smart contracts to include features like warranty tracking, insurance integration, and automated ownership transfers for secondary sales.
Ensure contracts are modular to allow easy future upgrades without disrupting the platform.
Back-End Enhancements & API Development - $3,000:

Strengthen the back-end to handle more sophisticated operations, including the integration of external systems (brands, resellers).
Develop APIs that allow luxury brands and retailers to integrate their systems with autheNFT for automatic NFT creation at the point of sale.
UI/UX Improvements - $2,000:

Improve the user interface to make the platform more intuitive for users (brands, resellers, buyers) while interacting with the blockchain.
Introduce features such as QR code integration for quick verification of authenticity.
Security Audits & Testing - $1,000:

Conduct a detailed security audit of the updated smart contracts and platform, ensuring it can handle real-world transactions and prevent tampering.
Impact:

With this additional $10K, autheNFT will offer more robust features like warranty tracking and provide brands with seamless integration tools. This enables wider adoption and ensures that the platform is scalable and secure for future growth.
Next $20K: Full-Scale Development & Integration (Months 7-12)
Goal: Further expand functionality, enhance security, and integrate physical-digital links for long-term sustainability.

Utilization Breakdown:

Physical-Digital Integration (RFID/QR Code Integration) - $7,000:

Develop and test systems that tie physical products to their digital NFTs through RFID tags, QR codes, or NFC chips.
Build mechanisms for users to scan physical items and verify authenticity via the blockchain.
Scalability & Performance Enhancements - $5,000:

Optimize the platform’s performance to support higher transaction volumes and larger data sets as more brands and users adopt autheNFT.
Implement tools for managing the increased load and ensuring fast, low-cost transactions on Metis.
Additional API Features & Partner Integration - $4,000:

Extend APIs for more complex use cases, enabling integration with major secondary markets and e-commerce platforms.
Build custom APIs for specific brand needs (e.g., high-volume minting, real-time tracking of ownership changes).
Security Audits & Penetration Testing - $3,000:

Perform extensive penetration testing and advanced security audits to ensure platform integrity and protect against cyber threats.
This step ensures that autheNFT remains a safe and trustworthy platform for luxury goods authentication.
Advanced Testing & Bug Fixes - $1,000:

Comprehensive testing of the platform’s full-scale features, including physical-digital integration and large-scale transactions.
Implement fixes for any identified issues to prepare for full-scale deployment.
Impact:

With the final $20K, autheNFT will be equipped with advanced features, high scalability, and strong physical-digital links that tie NFTs to the physical luxury goods. It will enable large-scale adoption and offer seamless integrations with resellers, luxury brands, and second-hand marketplaces. This allows autheNFT to serve as a trusted platform for luxury goods authentication on Metis.