TrueGov
TRUEGov aims to address the current limitations in cross-chain interoperability and scalability, by providing a sustainable framework that employs advanced blockchain technology and semantic web to ensure efficiency and resilience. The focus of TRUEGov is on e-governance applications, starting from e-voting and extending to digital public services across municipalities and public institutions.
The cornerstone of TRUEGov is an ontology-based smart contracts generator designed to facilitate cross-chain generation and deployment of smart contracts. Leveraging the semantic web, this component will model smart contracts rational through an ontology, facilitating design by end-users and will streamline generation and deployment of smart contracts, enabling seamless interoperability across different blockchain networks. This approach will ensure that contracts are understandable, reusable, legally binding, and adaptable, promoting a cohesive and unified NGI ecosystem. In parallel, the smart contracts generator will ensure the scalability and energy efficiency of the solution, by employing Layer 2 technologies, such as zkRollups. The proposed framework will be reinforced with trustworthy digital identities through the employment of open-source libraries that enable hardware-based keys and secure signatures, ensuring compatibility with eIDAS specification and interoperability across EU member states.
TRUEGov will work closely with the Municipality of Trikala, Greece, involving end-users from the very beginning and incorporating their feedback throughout the development cycle. This iterative process will include workshops, surveys, and pilot use cases to gather insights and refine the platform based on real-world needs. At the end of the project duration, a large-scale e-voting use case will be conducted to validate the framework and demonstrate its effectiveness. In summary, TRUEGov vision is to build on the results of Trevo from OC1 and accelerate the digital transition on e-governance services; with its interoperable architecture and user-friendly design, it offers immediate benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, while ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Motivation for the project: The TrueGov project introduces essential technologies to enhance the TrustChain ecosystem by enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable e-governance solutions. Its ontology-based smart contract generator, eIDAS-compliant identity agent, and L2 scalability align with EU standards, fostering trust, efficiency, and cross-chain compatibility
- Generic use case description: TrueGov introduces an ontology-based smart contract generator, integrated with eIDAS-compliant identity agents and an L2 Rollup server. A key use case is secure e-voting, where ontology-driven rules ensure compliance, and cryptographic identity verification guarantees trust and interoperability.
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Essential functionalities: TrueGov proposes three key functionalities:
1. Ontology-Based Smart Contract Generator: Ensures semantic interoperability and rule-based compliance for smart contracts.
2. eIDAS-Compliant Identity Agent: Enables secure remote signing and identity verification.
3. L2 Rollup Server: Improves efficiency via zkRollups and batching. - How these functionalities can be integrated within the software ecosystem: The TrueGov components allow integration via well-documented APIs. The ontology-based smart contract generator connects to existing governance platforms through a GraphQL API, while the L2 scalability module exposes a REST API.
- Gap being addressed: TrueGov addresses critical gaps in e-governance: lack of interoperability, limited scalability, and insufficient trust in digital identities. By combining ontology-driven smart contracts, eIDAS-compliant identity agents, and L2 technologies, it ensures secure, scalable, and standardized cross-chain governance solutions.
- Expected benefits achieved with the novel technology building blocks: TrueGov delivers secure, interoperable, and efficient e-governance. Benefits include seamless cross-chain operations with ontology-driven smart contracts, enhanced trust through eIDAS-compliant identity verification, and reduced costs and improved scalability via L2 technologies like zkRollups
- Potential demonstration scenario: TrueGov will be demonstrated in real-world governance scenarios in the Municipality of Trikala, Greece. Examples include local citizen consultation and elections at the local Youth Council of Trikala.
Team
Harris Niavis
Harris Niavis is a web3 expert and consultant with >12 years experience in research and his interests lie in the areas of decentralised identities, web3 and data privacy.
George Misiakoulis
George Misiakoulis is an accomplished senior software Engineer with a diverse skill set that encompasses various domains, along with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Blockchain technologies.
Leonidas Valavanis
Leonidas Valavanis is a senior software Engineer with a MSc in Machine Learning. He has experience in web/mobile development and specializes in deep learning and computer vision.
Konstantinos Loupos
Konstantinos Loupos is a senior researcher with a background in Electrical Engineering, microelectronics and embedded systems and with particular expertise in IoT and digital systems.
Antonis Mygiakis
Antonis Mygiakis is an Electrical & Electronics Engineer with an extensive 19-year experience in Software Engineering, co-founder and Managing Director of Konnecta.
Stella Arkouda
Stella Arkouda studied project management and worked on this field for 8 years in Greece.. She has also 4 years experience in local government, serving as vice mayor of the Municipality of Argithea, Greece. She is now cooperating with the e-trikala office.
George Gorgogetas
George Gorgogetas is an Electrical & Computer Engineer, specialized in the field of Telecommunications. Since 2008, he works with in the R&D department of e-trikala. He participates in many projects in the fields of e-government, e-health, web services, green and urban air mobility.
Entity
Konnecta Systems IKE
Konnecta is an IT consulting and solutions SME specializing in Connected Intelligence Application Systems and Digital Transformation Solutions. A key aspect of KONNECTA’s commercial vision is the use of cutting-edge technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR) and Digital Twins.
Website: https://konnecta.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/konnecta/
e-Trikala
e-Trikala is the development agency of the Municipality of Trikala, Thessaly, Greece, with the main objective to operate a programming point, documentation and mediation for the Municipality of Trikala in the Operational Programmes "Information Society" and "Digital Convergence”, with strong involvement in a series of EU/R&D projects.
Website: https://www.e-trikala.gr/company-profile/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-trikala-sa---municipality-of-trikala/
