OneKey × Nimiq Integration Proposal
1. Executive Summary
OneKey proposes a full native integration of Nimiq across its entire wallet ecosystem:
- Mobile (iOS & Android)
- Desktop Application
- Browser Extension
- Hardware Wallet Devices
This integration brings secure self-custody, hardware wallet support, and seamless multi-platform access to the Nimiq ecosystem, while expanding exposure through OneKey’s global user base.
2. Technical Scope
A. Core Blockchain Integration
- Native Nimiq chain support
- Transaction parsing & broadcasting
- Address generation
- Balance indexing
- Fee estimation logic
B. Software Wallet Integration
- Send / receive functionality
- Wallet creation & import
- Transaction history
- UI/UX implementation across all platforms
C. Hardware Wallet Integration
- Secure signing implementation
- Firmware integration
- Transaction verification flow
- APDU communication layer
- Security validation & testing
D. QA & Security
- Full regression testing
- Cross-platform validation
- Security review & audit readiness
3. Responsibilities
OneKey Team
- Full wallet integration (software + hardware)
- UI/UX implementation
- Security & QA
- Deployment & documentation
Nimiq Team
- Protocol documentation support
- Engineering guidance
- Testing assistance
- Ecosystem coordination
4. Budget Request — $200,000
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Core Blockchain Integration | $45,000 |
| Software Wallet Development | $40,000 |
| Hardware Wallet Development | $55,000 |
| QA & Security Testing | $20,000 |
| Documentation & Support | $10,000 |
| Marketing & Ecosystem Growth | $20,000 |
| Project Management | $10,000 |
| Total | $200,000 |
5. Funding Structure & Payment Terms
At Contract Signing
- 20% ($40,000)
- Covers: architecture setup, engineering allocation, project kickoff
Milestone 1 — Foundation
- 20% ($40,000)
- Native blockchain integration + internal prototype
Milestone 2 — Software Wallet Integration
- 20% ($40,000)
- Full mobile, desktop, extension support
Milestone 3 — Hardware Wallet Integration
- 25% ($50,000)
- Secure signing + firmware integration + security validation
Milestone 4 — Public Launch
- 15% ($30,000)
- Release, documentation, marketing & ecosystem activation
6. Timeline (Estimated: 4–6 Months)
- Architecture & Planning: 2–3 weeks
- Core Integration: 6–8 weeks
- Software Wallet: 8–10 weeks
- Hardware Wallet: 10–12 weeks
- QA & Launch: 4–5 weeks
(Some phases will run in parallel.)
7. KPIs
Technical
- Full Nimiq support across all OneKey platforms
- Successful transaction signing & broadcasting
- Public release deployment
Ecosystem
- Increased wallet adoption
- Growth in hardware wallet usage
- Higher onboarding conversion for Nimiq users
8. Long-Term Impact
This integration strengthens Nimiq’s position by:
- Enabling hardware-grade self-custody
- Expanding global accessibility
- Improving trust and security perception
- Increasing ecosystem adoption through OneKey distribution
9. Compliance
This project fully complies with Nimiq governance standards, including:
- Transparent reporting
- Ethical development practices
- Privacy protection
- Open communication with stakeholders
We believe this version now provides the required execution-level clarity and are happy to iterate further with the council or engineering team feedback.