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Abstract
Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative mechanism for raising capital, enabling individuals and organizations to gather financial support for projects without relying on traditional financial institutions. However, existing crowdfunding platforms often suffer from centralization, leading to challenges such as lack of transparency, high platform fees, and restricted access to funds 12. Additionally, integrating social media engagement within crowdfunding platforms remains a challenge, limiting organic reach and user participation 4.This project introduces a blockchain-based crowdfunding platform integrated with decentralized social media, leveraging Ethereum smart contracts to ensure transparency, security, and automation in funding processes 36. Unlike conventional platforms, our solution eliminates intermediaries, allowing direct peer-to-peer transactions while maintaining immutability and traceability through the blockchain 7.The system is built using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and Solidity, with Thirdweb SDK facilitating blockchain interactions. Our platform enables different user rolesCampaign Creators, Contributors, and Social Media Usersto engage seamlessly: Campaign Creators can launch fundraising campaigns by specifying funding goals, deadlines, and project details. Contributors can browse and donate securely via smart contracts, ensuring funds are stored transparently on the blockchain 6. Social Media Users can create, share, and like blockchain-verified posts, fostering organic engagement and trust within the community 45.Through automated contract execution, decentralized storage, and real-time tracking, this platform enhances security, prevents fraudulent activities, and improves user experience 18. By integrating crowdfunding with decentralized social media, we aim to revolutionize fundraising while fostering trust and collaboration among users 34.
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Copyright © 2025 Sriram S Kumar Sriram S Kumar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
