StellarRead
Description
Description: StellarRead is a blockchain-powered reading platform that incentivizes users with Stellar (XLM) rewards for reading books, engaging in discussions, and completing challenges. The platform integrates NFT-based book ownership, a transparent rewards system, and decentralized content distribution, making reading more engaging and rewarding. Objectives: Encourage literacy & learning by offering financial incentives for reading. Leverage Stellar blockchain for transparent, fast, and low-cost transactions. Empower authors & publishers with NFT-based book distribution and monetization. Foster a reading community through discussions, leaderboards, and challenges. Technical Implementation: Frontend: React.js/Next.js for a responsive, user-friendly interface. Backend: Node.js/Nest.js with PostgreSQL for user management and book storage. Blockchain Integration: Stellar Soroban smart contracts to handle XLM rewards, NFT book ownership, and staking mechanisms. IPFS Decentralized Storage: Secure, censorship-resistant book hosting. Gamification & AI: Leaderboards, badges, and AI-powered book recommendations to enhance engagement. Users earn points for reading progress, book reviews, and participation, which can be converted into XLM or used to unlock premium content. Authors can publish books as NFTs, ensuring ownership and revenue distribution via smart contracts. The platform bridges education and Web3 adoption, creating a sustainable, incentivized reading ecosystem on Stellar.
