Buy Me a Chai 🍵

"Buy Me a Chai" is a decentralized platform reimagining how creators receive support, built on Web3 technology. Unlike traditional platforms like Buy Me a Coffee, our solution leverages blockchain to create a transparent, secure, and community-driven ecosystem where creators can showcase their work and receive cryptocurrency donations directly via Ethereum smart contracts.

Screenshots

1. Payment Form - The payment form allows users to contribute cryptocurrency to their favorite creators seamlessly.
   
   
2. Supporters Table - The supporters table shows a live list of supporters and their donation details, creating a transparent environment for creators.
   

Features

• Decentralized Donations: Creators receive support via Ethereum, ensuring direct, transparent contributions.
• Community Governance: Token holders have voting power to influence platform decisions and features.
• Smart Contract Automation: Automated processes, including donation handling, provide a seamless user experience.
• Global Accessibility: Blockchain ensures that donations can be made from anywhere in the world, removing the geographical and financial barriers.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Smart Contracts: Solidity, Ethereum, Hardhat
• Wallet Integration: Metamask
• Blockchain: Ethereum

What I Learned

• Smart Contract Development: I gained hands-on experience in Solidity and smart contract development, specifically focusing on building transparent and automated donation systems.
• Decentralized Platforms: I learned about decentralization in Web3 and how it can empower creators and supporters by removing intermediaries.
• Blockchain Integration: I understood the importance of integrating Ethereum blockchain technology and how Metamask facilitates transactions directly on the blockchain.
• Community Governance: I explored the concept of DAO-like governance, where token holders have a say in the platform's development.
• Full-Stack Development: This project helped me integrate both the smart contract backend and React.js frontend seamlessly.

Uses

• Creator Support: Creators can showcase their work and receive direct donations in cryptocurrency, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Decentralized Donations: With Ethereum-based transactions, there are no middlemen, ensuring that donations go directly to the creators.
• Global Platform: Anyone around the world can contribute without restrictions, thanks to blockchain technology.

Key Sections

• Project Description: Introduces the project concept, emphasizing decentralization, transparency, and blockchain integration.
• Tech Stack: Lists the technologies used in the project.
• Installation Instructions: Provides step-by-step guidance on how to set up and run the project locally.
• Smart Contract Deployment: Instructions on deploying the Ethereum smart contracts. Feel free to modify any part of this to better suit your project or personal preferences.