🌟 NovaFund - Decentralized Micro-Investment Platform

A decentralized micro-investment and crowdfunding platform on Stellar where contributors pool funds into projects, and smart contracts automatically manage investments, returns, and payouts.

📋 Table of Contents

Overview
Key Features
Architecture
Smart Contracts
Tech Stack
Getting Started
Project Structure
Contract Development
Frontend Development
Testing
Deployment
Roadmap
Contributing
License
Contact

🌐 Overview

NovaFund Collective is a revolutionary Stellar-based platform that democratizes investment opportunities through community-driven funding. Built on the Stellar blockchain using Soroban smart contracts, NovaFund enables users to propose projects, raise funds, and automatically distribute profits or rewards through trustless, transparent smart contracts.

Why NovaFund?

🔒 Trustless Escrow: Funds are secured in smart contracts until milestones are met
⚡ Instant Settlements: Leverage Stellar's fast, low-cost transactions
🤝 Community-Driven: Democratic funding decisions and transparent governance
📊 Automated Distribution: Smart contracts handle all payments and profit-sharing
🏆 Reputation System: Build trust through on-chain reputation tokens
🌍 Global Access: Anyone, anywhere can participate in funding opportunities

✨ Key Features

1. 🚀 Project Launch Contracts

Each project is governed by a dedicated smart contract that defines:

Funding Goals: Target amounts and deadlines
Token Support: Accept XLM or custom Stellar tokens
Timeline Management: Automated deadline enforcement
Payment Rules: Flexible contribution structures

2. 🔐 Escrow & Milestone Contracts

Secure Holding: Funds locked in escrow until milestones achieved
Conditional Release: Automated partial releases based on progress
Refund Protection: Automatic refunds if milestones aren't met
Transparency: All milestone criteria publicly visible on-chain

3. 💰 Profit Distribution Contracts

Proportional Payouts: Automatic distribution based on contribution percentages
Recurring Dividends: Support for ongoing profit-sharing
Multi-Token Support: Distribute returns in various Stellar assets
Real-Time Tracking: Monitor your returns in real-time

4. 🔄 Subscription & Pooling Contracts

Recurring Investments: Set up monthly or quarterly contributions
Automated Collection: Smart contracts handle deposit management
Portfolio Updates: Dynamic rebalancing and allocation
Flexible Withdrawal: Exit pools with automated payout calculation

5. 👥 Multi-Party Payment Contracts

Stakeholder Management: Support for creators, developers, and advisors
Automatic Allocation: Each party receives their pre-defined share
Vesting Schedules: Time-locked payments for team members
Dispute Resolution: Built-in arbitration mechanisms

6. 🏅 Reputation & Reward Layer

Reputation Tokens: Earn trust through successful projects
Premium Access: High reputation unlocks better funding terms
Reduced Fees: Platform incentives for reliable creators
Governance Rights: Participate in platform decision-making

🏗️ Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     Frontend (React + TS)                    │
│  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐   │
│  │ Projects │  │ Investor │  │ Portfolio│  │  Wallet  │   │
│  │   Hub    │  │Dashboard │  │ Manager  │  │Integration│   │
│  └──────────┘  └──────────┘  └──────────┘  └──────────┘   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                            │
                            ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Stellar Network Layer                     │
│  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │              Soroban Smart Contracts                  │  │
│  │  ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐       │  │
│  │  │Project │ │ Escrow │ │ Profit │ │  Pool  │       │  │
│  │  │Launch  │ │Milestone│ │  Share │ │Subscription│  │  │
│  │  └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘       │  │
│  │  ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐                  │  │
│  │  │  Multi │ │Reputation│ │ Governance │            │  │
│  │  │  Party │ │ System │ │  Token  │                 │  │
│  │  └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘                  │  │
│  └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                            │
                            ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   Data & Storage Layer                       │
│  ┌────────────────┐           ┌──────────────────┐         │
│  │  IPFS Storage  │           │ Stellar Ledger   │         │
│  │ (Project Info) │           │  (Transactions)  │         │
│  └────────────────┘           └──────────────────┘         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

📜 Smart Contracts

Contract Overview

Contract	Purpose	Complexity
ProjectLaunch	Create and manage project funding campaigns	High
Escrow	Hold funds and release based on milestones	High
ProfitDistribution	Automatically split returns to investors	Medium
SubscriptionPool	Manage recurring investment contributions	High
MultiPartyPayment	Handle multi-stakeholder payment splits	Medium
Reputation	Track and manage creator reputation	Medium
Governance	Platform voting and decision-making	High

Contract Interactions

// Example: Project Launch Flow
1. Creator deploys ProjectLaunch contract
2. Investors contribute via contribute() function
3. Funds locked in Escrow contract
4. Creator submits milestone proofs
5. Escrow releases funds if validated
6. ProfitDistribution handles investor returns
7. Reputation contract updates creator score

🛠️ Tech Stack

Smart Contracts

Language: Rust
Framework: Soroban SDK
Blockchain: Stellar Network (Testnet/Mainnet)
Testing: Soroban CLI, Rust test framework

Frontend

Framework: React 18+
Language: TypeScript 5.0+
Styling: Tailwind CSS
State Management: Zustand / Redux Toolkit
Wallet Integration: Freighter, XUMM
UI Components: shadcn/ui, Radix UI

Backend & Infrastructure

API: REST / GraphQL
Database: PostgreSQL (optional for indexing)
Storage: IPFS (project metadata, documents)
Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes
CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Development Tools

Package Manager: npm / yarn / pnpm
Build Tool: Vite
Testing: Vitest, React Testing Library
Linting: ESLint, Prettier
Version Control: Git

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Node.js (v18 or higher)
Rust (v1.75 or higher)
Soroban CLI (Installation Guide)
Git
Docker (optional, for containerized development)

Installation

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/novafund.git
cd novafund

Install frontend dependencies
```
cd frontend
npm install
```

Install contract dependencies

cd ../contracts
cargo build --target wasm32-unknown-unknown --release

Configure environment variables

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration

Start local development

# Terminal 1: Start Stellar network (testnet or local)
soroban network start

# Terminal 2: Deploy contracts
cd contracts
./scripts/deploy.sh

# Terminal 3: Start frontend
cd frontend
npm run dev

Open your browser
- Navigate to http://localhost:5173
- Connect your Freighter wallet
- Start exploring NovaFund!

📁 Project Structure

NovaFund/
├── contracts/                 # Soroban smart contracts
│   ├── project-launch/       # Project creation and funding
│   ├── escrow/               # Escrow and milestone management
│   ├── profit-distribution/  # Investor payout logic
│   ├── subscription-pool/    # Recurring investment pools
│   ├── multi-party-payment/  # Multi-stakeholder payments
│   ├── reputation/           # Reputation system
│   ├── governance/           # Platform governance
│   └── shared/               # Shared utilities and libraries
│
├── frontend/                 # React frontend application
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/       # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── pages/            # Page components
│   │   ├── hooks/            # Custom React hooks
│   │   ├── services/         # API and blockchain services
│   │   ├── utils/            # Helper functions
│   │   └── types/            # TypeScript type definitions
│   ├── public/               # Static assets
│   └── package.json
│
├── backend/                  # Optional backend services
│   ├── api/                  # REST/GraphQL API
│   ├── indexer/              # Blockchain event indexer
│   └── database/             # Database migrations
│
├── scripts/                  # Deployment and utility scripts
│   ├── deploy.sh             # Contract deployment
│   ├── test.sh               # Run all tests
│   └── setup.sh              # Initial setup
│
├── docs/                     # Documentation
│   ├── contracts/            # Contract documentation
│   ├── api/                  # API documentation
│   └── guides/               # User and developer guides
│
├── tests/                    # Integration tests
│   ├── e2e/                  # End-to-end tests
│   └── integration/          # Contract integration tests
│
├── .github/                  # GitHub workflows
│   └── workflows/
│       ├── ci.yml            # Continuous integration
│       └── deploy.yml        # Deployment automation
│
├── docker-compose.yml        # Docker configuration
├── .env.example              # Environment variables template
├── README.md                 # This file
└── LICENSE                   # MIT License

💻 Contract Development

Building Contracts

cd contracts/project-launch
cargo build --target wasm32-unknown-unknown --release

Testing Contracts

cargo test

Deploying Contracts

# Deploy to testnet
soroban contract deploy \
  --wasm target/wasm32-unknown-unknown/release/project_launch.wasm \
  --source ACCOUNT \
  --network testnet

# Initialize contract
soroban contract invoke \
  --id CONTRACT_ID \
  --source ACCOUNT \
  --network testnet \
  -- initialize --admin ADMIN_ADDRESS

Contract Documentation

Each contract includes comprehensive inline documentation. Generate docs with:

cargo doc --open

🎨 Frontend Development

Running Development Server

cd frontend
npm run dev

Building for Production

npm run build

Preview Production Build

npm run preview

Code Quality

# Linting
npm run lint

# Type checking
npm run type-check

# Format code
npm run format

🧪 Testing

Contract Tests

cd contracts
cargo test --all

Frontend Tests

cd frontend
npm run test

Integration Tests

npm run test:integration

End-to-End Tests

npm run test:e2e

🚢 Deployment

Testnet Deployment

Configure network

soroban network add testnet \
  --rpc-url https://soroban-testnet.stellar.org:443 \
  --network-passphrase "Test SDF Network ; September 2015"

Deploy contracts
```
./scripts/deploy.sh testnet
```

Deploy frontend

npm run build
# Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or your preferred host

Mainnet Deployment

⚠️ Important: Thoroughly test on testnet before mainnet deployment!

./scripts/deploy.sh mainnet

🗺️ Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Q1 2026) ✅

Core smart contract development
Basic frontend UI
Wallet integration
Testnet deployment

Phase 2: Core Features (Q2 2026) 🚧

Project launch and funding
Escrow and milestone management
Profit distribution system
Beta testing program

Phase 3: Advanced Features (Q3 2026)

Subscription pools
Multi-party payments
Reputation system
Governance module

Phase 4: Ecosystem Growth (Q4 2026)

Mainnet launch
Mobile app (iOS/Android)
API marketplace
Partner integrations

Future Enhancements

Cross-chain bridges
AI-powered project analytics
Social features and community tools
Advanced DeFi integrations

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

Ways to Contribute

🐛 Report Bugs: Open an issue with detailed reproduction steps
💡 Suggest Features: Share your ideas for improvements
📝 Improve Documentation: Help make our docs clearer
💻 Submit Code: Fix bugs or implement new features
🧪 Write Tests: Improve test coverage
🌍 Translate: Help localize NovaFund

Development Process

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
```
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
```
Make your changes
Write/update tests
Commit your changes
```
git commit -m "Add amazing feature"
```
Push to your fork
```
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
```
Open a Pull Request

Code Standards

Follow the existing code style
Write meaningful commit messages
Add tests for new features
Update documentation as needed
Ensure all tests pass before submitting

Community Guidelines

Please read our Code of Conduct before contributing.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License -

⭐ Star us on GitHub — it helps!

Made with ❤️ using Stellar & Soroban

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