Many Africans are resourceful and eager to seize global opportunities, like those offered by the gig economy. However, high transaction fees, unfavorable exchange rates, and scams often prevent them from fully participating.
Welcome to Zerokoin, a project aimed at simplifying blockchain technology for the average African. Our goal is to empower users to transact seamlessly and effortlessly.
Technology promises many benefits, but not everyone enjoys them equally. Cryptocurrency offers significant advantages, yet its complexity can be a barrier for those without a tech background.
Zerokoin is here to change that by making blockchain technology accessible to everyone, especially in Africa. We believe that even individuals in remote villages should be able to benefit from cryptocurrency. Zerokoin simplifies the technical aspects of blockchain, allowing anyone to get involved without needing an in-depth understanding.
We envision a world where Africans can transact without barriers, complexity, or high fees. Zerokoin is dedicated to making blockchain accessible and straightforward, enabling seamless transactions through local currency integration and advanced features like MPC wallets and gasless transactions.
Our mission is to simplify cryptocurrency transactions, removing obstacles and fees to make participation easy for everyone.
- Local Currency Integration: Use local money transfer methods to interact with cryptocurrencies.
- MPC Wallet: Enhanced security with Multi-Party Computation wallets.
- Gasless Transactions: No transaction fees for seamless crypto operations.
Our journey doesn’t end here. We plan to continuously enhance Zerokoin by adding new features and expanding our reach. We aim to integrate more African currencies to lower entry barriers and provide real liquidity to support our growth.
- Frontend: Next.js
- Language: Typescript
- UI Components: Mantine
- Backend: tRPC for endpoints
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Wallet Integration: ThirdWeb
- Blockchain: Lisk, Optimism, Base.
To get started with Zerokoin, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/zerokoin.git cd zerokoin - Install dependencies:
npm install
- Set up environment variables::
Create a
.envfile in the root directory. Add the necessary environment variables as described in the .env.example file. - Run the development server:
npm run dev
- Build the project:
npm run build
We are awaiting your PR. Please read the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on how to contribute to this project.