ContentVault is a revolutionary decentralized content platform built on Walrus protocol that enables creators to monetize their content directly through programmable storage, encryption, and blockchain-based payments.
- Decentralized Content Storage: Upload content to Walrus with permanent, censorship-resistant storage
- Programmable Access Control: Set custom pricing and access rules for your content
- Direct Monetization: Receive payments directly from fans without intermediaries
- Content Encryption: End-to-end encryption with creator-controlled keys
- Revenue Analytics: Track earnings and content performance
- Direct Creator Support: Tip or pay for exclusive content directly
- Wallet Integration: Connect with MetaMask or WalletConnect
- AI Recommendations: Discover content based on preferences and behavior
- Secure Access: Encrypted content delivery with automatic decryption
- Governance Participation: Earn tokens for platform governance
- Walrus Protocol: Decentralized storage and content delivery
- Ethereum: Smart contracts and payment processing
- Solidity: Smart contract development
- React.js: User interface framework
- Next.js: Server-side rendering and optimization
- Web3Modal: Multi-wallet integration
- Tailwind CSS: Styling framework
- Node.js: Server runtime
- Express.js: API framework
- MongoDB: Metadata storage
- TensorFlow.js: AI recommendation engine
contentvault/
├── frontend/ # React.js frontend application
│ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components
│ ├── pages/ # Next.js pages
│ ├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks
│ ├── utils/ # Utility functions
│ └── web3/ # Web3 integration
├── backend/ # Node.js backend API
│ ├── controllers/ # API controllers
│ ├── models/ # Data models
│ ├── routes/ # API routes
│ ├── services/ # Business logic
│ ├── middleware/ # Express middleware
│ └── walrus/ # Walrus integration
├── contracts/ # Smart contracts
│ ├── ContentAccess.sol # Access control contract
│ ├── ContentPayments.sol # Payment processing
│ ├── ContentVault.sol # Main platform contract
│ └── CreatorToken.sol # Governance token
└── scripts/ # Deployment scripts
- Node.js 16+
- MetaMask browser extension
- Git
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/contentvault.git
cd contentvault- Install frontend dependencies
cd frontend
npm install- Install backend dependencies
cd ../backend
npm install- Install contract dependencies
cd ../contracts
npm install- Set up environment variables
# Frontend .env.local
NEXT_PUBLIC_WALRPC_URL=your_walrus_rpc_url
NEXT_PUBLIC_CHAIN_ID=1
NEXT_PUBLIC_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=your_contract_address
# Backend .env
WALRUS_PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret- Start the backend server
cd backend
npm run dev- Start the frontend
cd frontend
npm run dev- Deploy contracts (if not deployed)
cd contracts
npm run deploy- Musicians: Release exclusive tracks and albums
- Writers: Publish premium articles and stories
- Artists: Showcase digital art and NFTs
- Educators: Create paid courses and tutorials
- Influencers: Share behind-the-scenes content
- Images and artwork
- Videos and animations
- Audio files and podcasts
- Documents and e-books
- Code repositories
- 3D models and assets
- End-to-End Encryption: Content encrypted before upload
- Creator Key Management: Creators control their encryption keys
- Smart Contract Security: Audited contracts with best practices
- Multi-Signature Support: Enhanced wallet security
- Access Expiration: Time-limited content access
- Decentralized Storage: No single point of failure
- Programmable Access: Smart contract controlled permissions
- Global CDN: Fast content delivery worldwide
- Cost Effective: Efficient storage pricing
- Censorship Resistant: Immutable content storage
- Blob storage for large files
- Programmable access controls
- Content versioning and updates
- Encrypted storage support
- Real-time content delivery
Our AI engine analyzes:
- User viewing history
- Content preferences
- Creator following patterns
- Payment behavior
- Social interactions
To provide:
- Personalized content feeds
- Creator recommendations
- Trending content alerts
- Similar content suggestions
- Optimal pricing suggestions
- Direct Payments: 95% goes to creators
- Tipping System: Fans can tip any amount
- Subscription Models: Recurring revenue options
- Token Rewards: Governance token earnings
- Analytics Insights: Performance tracking
- Content upload: Free
- Payment processing: 5% fee
- Premium features: Subscription-based
- API usage: Pay-per-request
- Creator Tokens: Earned through platform participation
- Proposal Voting: Platform improvement decisions
- Fee Structure: Community-driven pricing
- Feature Prioritization: User-requested features
- Treasury Management: Community fund allocation
- Basic content upload and access
- Payment processing
- Wallet integration
- Simple AI recommendations
- Advanced encryption features
- Social features (follow, like, comment)
- Creator analytics dashboard
- Mobile app development
- Cross-chain support
- Advanced AI features
- Enterprise solutions
- API marketplace
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Walrus Protocol team for the amazing storage solution
- Ethereum community for smart contract standards
- Open source contributors and libraries
- Hackathon organizers and judges
- Discord: Join our community
- Twitter: @ContentVault
- Email: support@contentvault.io
- Documentation: docs.contentvault.io
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