ScienceFund - Decentralized Crowdfunding for Research

ScienceFund is a decentralized platform that connects researchers with blockchain-powered funding, enabling transparent progress tracking and secure smart contract-based payments.

Example:
**Problem Statement 4– Craft the Future of Onchain Consumer Experiences with Base

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🎯 Objective

Features

• 🔬 Research Project Funding: Scientists can create and manage research projects
• 💰 Secure Payments: Blockchain-based funding using Base network
• 📊 Progress Tracking: Transparent milestone verification through Screenpipe
• 👥 Community Engagement: Direct connection between researchers and contributors
• 🔐 Web3 Integration: Seamless wallet connection with MetaMask, WalletConnect, and Coinbase Wallet

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🧠 Team & Approach

Your Approach:

• Why you chose this problem
• Key challenges you addressed
• Any pivots, brainstorms, or breakthroughs during hacking

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Core Technologies Used:

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Web3: Wagmi, Viem
• Styling: Framer Motion, Lucide Icons
• Charts: Recharts
• Build Tool: Vite

Sponsor Technologies Used (if any):

• Groq: for AI
• Base: Base Goerli testnet for development
• Screenpipe: Screen-based analytics or workflows

📽️ Demo & Deliverables

• Demo Video Link: [Paste YouTube or Loom link here]
• Pitch Deck / PPT Link: [Paste Google Slides / PDF link here]

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🧪 How to Run the Project

Requirements:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/mrophehe/sciencefund.git
cd sciencefund

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file with your WalletConnect project ID:

VITE_WALLET_CONNECT_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id_here

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

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