A Decentralized Social Network Where Your Identity is Yours, Forever.
- Self-Sovereign Identity: Own your profile as an NFT domain (e.g.,
.eth,.crypto). - Censorship-Resistant: Content stored on IPFS and Arweave—no central authority can take it down.
- DAO Governance: Community-driven decisions via the $LIBER governance token.
- Web3 Integration: Connect wallets (MetaMask, Phantom), display NFTs, and interact with dApps.
- Encrypted Messaging: Built on XMTP for private, decentralized communication.
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Blockchain | Ethereum, Polygon, Solidity |
| Decentralized Storage | IPFS, Arweave, Ceramic Network |
| Identity | ENS, SpruceID, Polygon ID |
| Frontend | React.js, TypeScript, ethers.js |
| Indexing | The Graph Protocol |
| Messaging | XMTP, Push Protocol (notifications) |
- Node.js v18+
- npm v9+
- Git
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Otaviano111979/LiberProtocol.git cd LiberProtocol
Project Documentation
- Executive Summary
- Problem Statement
- Solution Overview
- Technical Architecture
- Features
- Use Cases
- Roadmap
- Business Model
- Risks and Mitigation
- Team
- Call to Action
- Appendices
LiberProtocol is a decentralized social network built on blockchain technology, designed to empower users with full ownership of their digital identity and content. By leveraging NFT domains (e.g., .eth, .crypto), decentralized storage (IPFS, Arweave), and community governance (DAO), LiberProtocol aims to redefine social media as a user-owned, censorship-resistant ecosystem.
Key Innovations:
- Self-sovereign identity via NFT domains.
- Content permanence through decentralized storage.
- Tokenized governance ($LIBER token).
- Interoperability with Web3 applications.
- Data Ownership: Platforms monetize user data without sharing profits.
- Censorship: Content removal based on opaque policies.
- Fragmentation: Profiles and followers are locked to specific platforms.
- Security Risks: Centralized servers are prone to breaches.
LiberProtocol addresses these challenges through:
- NFT-Based Identity: Users own their profiles as transferable NFT domains.
- Decentralized Storage: Content is stored on IPFS/Arweave, ensuring immutability.
- DAO Governance: Community-driven moderation and platform upgrades.
- Web3 Integration: Direct interaction with wallets, NFTs, and dApps.
┌──────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐
│ Frontend (React) │ ↔️ │ Smart Contracts │
└──────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────┘
│ │
▼ ▼
┌──────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐
│ IPFS/Arweave │ ↔️ │ The Graph (Indexing) │
└──────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────────┐
│ XMTP (Messaging) │
└──────────────────────┘
Complete Directory Structure
LiberProtocol/
├── contracts/ # Smart Contracts (Solidity)
│ ├── LiberProfile.sol # NFT Profile Contract
│ └── LiberDAO.sol # DAO Governance Contract
├── frontend/ # User Interface (React)
│ ├── public/
│ │ ├── index.html # HTML Template
│ │ └── favicon.ico # Project Icon
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── components/ # React Components
│ │ │ └── MintDomain.jsx # Domain Minting Component
│ │ ├── lib/ # Integration Logic
│ │ │ ├── web3.js # Ethereum Connection
│ │ │ └── ipfs.js # IPFS Upload
│ │ ├── App.jsx # Main Component
│ │ └── main.jsx # Entry Point
│ ├── package.json # Frontend Dependencies
│ └── vite.config.js # Vite Configuration
├── scripts/ # Automation Scripts
│ └── deploy.js # Contract Deployment
├── tests/ # Automated Tests
│ ├── LiberProfile.test.js # Profile Contract Tests
│ └── LiberDAO.test.js # DAO Contract Tests
├── docs/ # Documentation
│ ├── architecture.md # Technical Diagrams
│ └── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contributor Guide
├── .github/ # GitHub Configurations
│ ├── workflows/ # CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions)
│ │ └── tests.yml # Test Pipeline
│ └── ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md # Issue Template
├── .gitignore # Git-Ignored Files
├── hardhat.config.js # Hardhat Configuration
├── package.json # Global Dependencies
├── README.md # Main Documentation
└── LICENSE # MIT License
Structure Explanation
contracts/:
Contains Solidity smart contracts.
Example: LiberProfile.sol (NFT domain minting) and LiberDAO.sol (governance).
frontend/:
React-based user interface.
Wallet integration (e.g., MetaMask) via ethers.js.
scripts/:
Scripts for deploying contracts to testnets/mainnets.
tests/:
Automated tests for contracts (using Hardhat + Chai).
docs/:
Technical documentation and contributor guidelines.
.github/:
CI/CD configurations and issue/pull request templates.
How to Create the Structure
Run these commands in the terminal:
# Create main directories
mkdir -p LiberProtocol/{contracts,frontend/src/{components,lib},scripts,tests,docs,.github/workflows}
# Create essential files
touch LiberProtocol/contracts/LiberProfile.sol
touch LiberProtocol/frontend/src/App.jsx
touch LiberProtocol/README.md
touch LiberProtocol/.gitignore
Example .gitignore Content
# Dependencies
node_modules/
# Keys and environment variables
.env
*.pem
# Logs and temporary files
*.log
.DS_Store
# Build artifacts
dist/
build/
artifacts/
cache/
Best Practices
Security:
Never commit sensitive files (e.g., .env, private keys).
Documentation:
Keep README.md updated with clear setup and usage instructions.
Versioning:
Use semantic tags (e.g., v1.0.0) for releases.
Next Steps
Add the provided code to their respective files.
Make the first commit:
cd LiberProtocol
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit: Project structure"
Link to the GitHub remote repository:
git remote add origin https://github.com/Otaviano111979/LiberProtocol.git
git push -u origin main
This structure is scalable and ready to evolve with new features (e.g., IPFS integration, DAO governance).