StarkStories StarkStories is an innovative decentralized application (Dapp) where writers can publish stories on-chain, and readers can purchase and support their favorite authors. Writers can submit completed stories or chapter-by-chapter updates, engaging readers with dynamic, gamified elements and collectible NFTs tied to story achievements. This project invites contributors to help build the future of storytelling on blockchain!
📖 Overview StarkStories brings the storytelling experience on-chain, combining traditional story publishing with modern blockchain technology and gamified features. Our platform empowers writers and readers alike by offering the following core functionalities:
Write and Save Stories on-chain: Submit completed stories or ongoing chapters. Support Writers: Readers can purchase stories, unlocking rewards and NFTs as they follow the author's journey. Dynamic Storytelling: Readers can change the course of stories and explore new paths through the book. 🚀 Features
- Home Screen Users can log in via email or connect using their crypto wallet (e.g., MetaMask).
- Dashboard Displays saved (purchased) stories and wishlist items. Users can select a story to read directly on the site.
- Marketplace Writers can submit a story with the following details: Theme Page length GameFi option (whether it includes GameFi elements) Story type (ongoing or completed) Story price (minimum $5) NFT Supply: Writers can choose between: Infinite Supply: The story can be purchased as many times as desired. Limited Supply: The writer sets a fixed number of NFTs available for purchase. Purchase as NFT: Each story purchase generates an NFT representing the ownership of that story. Buyers can resell these story NFTs on secondary markets.
- GameFi Elements Chapter-based Achievement NFTs: Readers unlock NFTs based on their progress in a story. These NFTs can grant discounts on future books, unlock maps, or other additional content.
Weekly Questions & Leaderboards: Readers can answer weekly questions about stories, with a leaderboard system. Rewards include additional content or a share of story sales contributed to the leaderboard.
Dynamic Storytelling: For an additional fee, readers can alter the course of the book at predetermined events, unlocking new chapters and creating fresh, interactive experiences. Each unique path is represented by a special NFT, creating new events and leaderboards. Collect all the possible story outcomes!
- ChatGPT Chatbot Integration Readers can interact with their favorite story characters via a ChatGPT chatbot. Subscription: $2 per month for a limited number of interactions (word limit based on API costs), with revenue distributed as follows: 30% margin (10% to StarkStories, 20% to the writer).
- Community Forum A platform for readers to discuss stories, share thoughts, and interact with both writers and other readers.
- Additional Features We are open to suggestions from the community for any additional features that would enhance the storytelling experience on StarkStories. 💸 Financials Submission Fee: Writers pay a $5 submission fee per story. Royalties: StarkStories takes a 10% royalty on each sale, of which: 5% is distributed into platform rewards (e.g., leaderboards, community engagement). Revenue Sharing: 30% of all income generated from the platform will be redistributed to the developers who helped build and maintain StarkStories. 💻 Contributing We welcome open-source contributors to help build StarkStories into the premier blockchain-based storytelling platform. Here’s how you can get involved:
Fork the repository. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name). Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature'). Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name). Open a Pull Request. Areas We Need Contributions Frontend Development: Help build out the interface for the home screen, dashboard, marketplace, and forum. Smart Contract Development: Assist with smart contracts for on-chain story submissions, marketplace transactions, and NFT minting. API Integration: Help integrate ChatGPT and other third-party services. GameFi Logic: Implement the dynamic storytelling and achievement-based NFT systems. Community Building: Assist with building the forum and user engagement tools. 🛠 Tech Stack Blockchain: StarkNet (for on-chain story submissions, purchases, and NFT minting) Frontend: React, Next.js Backend: Node.js, Express Database: MongoDB (for user data and story metadata) API Integrations: OpenAI (ChatGPT), IPFS (for decentralized file storage) 📄 License StarkStories is released under the MIT License, allowing wide contributions with the flexibility for commercialization by the project maintainers. For more details, read the LICENSE file.
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