🌟 StellarAid

Blockchain-powered crowdfunding for global impact — transparent, borderless, and secure. StellarAid is an open-source, decentralized crowdfunding platform built on the Stellar Network & Soroban smart contracts. It enables creators to raise funds in XLM or any Stellar-based asset, while donors enjoy transparent, verifiable on-chain contributions. Whether it’s humanitarian campaigns, community causes, startups, or global charity projects — StellarAid brings trust, transparency, and financial accessibility to fundraising.

📖 About StellarAid

StellarAid empowers individuals and organizations to launch fundraising campaigns with full blockchain transparency. The platform supports multi-asset contributions, verifiable donation trails, automated fund releases through Soroban smart contracts, and wallet-based authentication.

• 🔐 Decentralized & Secure — Wallet-based login, non-custodial flows
• 💸 Multi-Asset Support — XLM, USDC, NGNT, custom Stellar assets
• 📊 Transparent — Every donation visible and verifiable on-chain
• ⚙️ Modular & Open Source — Easy for contributors and developers

🏗 Organization Repositories

• stellarAid-web → Frontend DApp (Next.js + Stellar SDK)

  • Wallet connection (Freighter, Albedo, Lobstr)
  • Campaign discovery & donation dashboard
  • Creator dashboard for managing projects
  • Admin UI for approvals and moderation

• the repo includes:

/docs        → Technical documentation
/examples    → Sample integrations
/scripts     → Dev and deployment utilities

🔑 How StellarAid Works

• 1️⃣ User connects Stellar wallet (Freighter, Albedo, Lobstr)
• 2️⃣ Creator launches a campaign → stored in backend + contract ref
• 3️⃣ Donors contribute using Stellar assets
• 4️⃣ Soroban contract escrows funds safely
• 5️⃣ Creators withdraw funds securely on-chain
• 6️⃣ Admin tools handle verification, fraud detection & analytics Everything is transparent, globally accessible, and verifiable.

🛠 Tech Stack

🌐 Frontend DApp

• Next.js
• Stellar Wallet SDK & Soroban Kit
• TailwindCSS
• React Query + Zustand

🗄 Data Layer

• PostgreSQL for core data
• Redis for caching + session flow
• Optional IPFS for media (campaign images, proofs)

🚀 Roadmap

Phase 1 (MVP)

• User registration + wallet login
• Create & approve campaigns
• Donate using XLM/USDC
• Basic dashboard & on-chain transparency
• Core Soroban contract (escrow + withdraw)

Phase 2

• Email verification + KYC workflow
• Advanced analytics
• Multi-asset campaign support
• Dispute handling
• Social login (GitHub/Twitter/Discord)

Phase 3

• Automated payout schedules
• Community governance
• Cross-border NGO support
• Trust badges & identity verification

Phase 4

• AI-driven fraud scoring
• Multi-chain campaign expansion
• Ecosystem grant program

🤝 Contributing

StellarAid is fully open-source and welcomes contributions from:

• Blockchain engineers
• Rust/Soroban developers
• Full-stack devs
• Designers & documentation writers
• Community moderators

See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution workflow, code style, and development setup.

📜 License

StellarAid is released under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution with attribution.

🌐 Join the StellarAid Journey

Together, we can expand access to transparent, borderless fundraising — empowering communities and creators worldwide.