🎙️ MindCast — Decentralized Podcast & Knowledge Streaming Platform

MindCast is a decentralized Web3 podcasting and knowledge-streaming platform where creators can record, upload, analyze, publish, and monetize audio content fully on-chain using the 0G stack.

All audio, metadata, and AI analysis are stored or verified on-chain, offering verifiable authorship, AI-enhanced discovery, and a complete token economy for both creators and listeners.

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🌟 Features

🎤 For Creators

• Record & Upload: High-quality in-browser audio recording
• AI-Powered Insights: Summaries, topics & embeddings via 0G Inference
• On-Chain Storage: Permanent decentralized storage on 0G Storage Mainnet
• Token Monetization: Earn MIND tokens for publishing + engagement
• Direct Tipping: Receive MIND or other tokens from listeners
• Proof of Authorship: Immutable, on-chain intellectual provenance
• Creator Dashboard: Analytics, earnings, and listener statistics
• Premium Tools (Staking): Unlock advanced features via staking

🎧 For Listeners

• Decentralized Streaming: Low-latency streaming directly from 0G Storage
• AI Summaries: Quickly understand episode content
• Verified Authenticity: Check creator signatures and metadata
• Earn Rewards: Engagement-based MIND token incentives
• Support Creators: Tips, boosts, and subscription features
• AI-Curated Feed: Personalized recommendations using embeddings

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🏗️ Architecture

flowchart LR
  subgraph USER[Users]
    Creator[Creator - Browser]
    Listener[Listener - Browser]
  end

  subgraph FRONTEND[Frontend - Next.js App]
    FE_UI[UI Next.js + Tailwind]
    Recorder[Web Audio API / MediaRecorder]
    WalletUI[Wagmi + RainbowKit]
  end

  subgraph OGS[0G Stack]
    Storage[0G Storage Mainnet\n - decentralized audio files]
    Inference[0G Inference\n - summaries, topics, embeddings]
    Broker[0G Compute Broker]
  end

  subgraph CHAIN[0G Chain Smart Contracts]
    Registry[MindCastRegistry\n - episode metadata & authorship]
    Token[MIND Token - ERC-20]
    Staking[Staking Contract]
  end

  Creator --> WalletUI
  Creator --> Recorder
  Recorder --> FE_UI
  FE_UI --> Storage
  Storage --> FE_UI
  FE_UI --> Broker
  Broker --> Inference
  Inference --> FE_UI
  FE_UI --> Registry
  FE_UI --> Token

  Listener --> FE_UI
  FE_UI --> Registry
  FE_UI --> Storage
  FE_UI --> Inference
  Listener --> Token

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🧠 Data Pipeline Overview

1. 🎙️ Record: Creator records audio in-browser
2. 📤 Upload: Audio uploaded to 0G Storage Mainnet
3. 🧠 AI Analysis: 0G Inference generates summaries, topics & embeddings
4. ⛓️ On-Chain Publishing: Registry stores metadata + proof of authorship
5. 💰 Rewards: Creator receives automatic MIND token rewards
6. 🎧 Playback: Listeners stream directly from decentralized storage
7. ❤️ Engagement: Tips, engagement rewards, and staking incentives

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🧱 Components

🎨 Frontend

• Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Tailwind CSS
• Web Audio API / MediaRecorder API
• Wagmi + RainbowKit for wallet connections
• Custom UI design system

🔗 Smart Contract Ecosystem

• MindCastRegistry: Stores metadata, provenance, manages tipping
• MindCastToken (MIND): ERC-20 token powering the economy
• Staking Contract: Unlock premium creator/listener features
• Network: 0G Chain Mainnet (EVM Compatible)

📦 Storage & AI

• 0G Storage Mainnet: Permanent, decentralized file storage
• 0G Inference Engine: AI-powered summaries & semantic extraction
• Supports: WAV, MP3, WebM, FLAC

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🚀 Quick Start

🔧 Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• MetaMask or Web3 wallet
• 0G Mainnet ETH for gas

📥 Installation

git clone https://github.com/blockend-dev/mindcast.git
cd mindcast
npm install

⚙️ Environment Variables

cp .env.example .env.local

Edit .env.local:

NEXT_PUBLIC_WC_PROJECT_ID=walletProjectID
OG_RPC_URL=https://evmrpc.0g.ai
INDEXER_RPC=https://indexer-storage-turbo.0g.ai
T_PRIVATE_KEY=yourTestnetPrivateKey
PRIVATE_KEY=yourMainnetPrivateKey

▶️ Run Dev Server

npm run dev

Open:

http://localhost:3000

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💰 Token Economy — MIND Token

📌 Overview

• Symbol: MIND
• Total Supply: 1,000,000,000
• Network: 0G Chain
• Type: ERC-20

🪙 Reward Mechanics

Creator Rewards

• +100 MIND per published episode
• +50 MIND for premium content drops
• Engagement bonuses based on listener activity

Listener Rewards

• +5 MIND daily engagement
• +2 MIND for discovering new creators
• +3 MIND for sharing episodes

Tipping

• Instant on-chain tipping using MIND or any ERC-20

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🔒 Staking Benefits

Tier	Stake Amount	Benefits
Basic	100 MIND	Premium analytics
Pro	1,000 MIND	Early feature access + boosts
Elite	10,000 MIND	Governance rights + revenue share

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📱 Usage Guide

📝 Creating a Podcast

1. Connect Wallet → authenticate
2. Record Audio → browser microphone
3. AI Processing → summary & topics
4. Publish On-Chain → confirm transaction
5. Earn Rewards → receive MIND

🎧 Listening & Earning

• Stream audio from 0G Storage
• View AI summaries
• Earn MIND for engagement
• Tip creators

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🧰 Key Technologies

• 0G Chain Mainnet (EVM)
• 0G Storage Mainnet
• 0G Inference Engine
• Ethers.js, Wagmi, RainbowKit
• Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Web Audio API, MediaRecorder

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Read the CONTRIBUTING.md for:

• Branching strategy
• Coding standards
• PR guidelines

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📄 License

MIT License — see LICENSE.

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🎉 Join the Decentralized Audio Revolution

MindCast is redefining how audio content is created, published, and discovered. With 0G Mainnet, AI-native features, and a robust token economy, the future of decentralized podcasting is here.

Build with us. Earn with us. Grow with us. Decentralizing audio, one mind at a time.

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