DeWordle

DeWordle is a decentralized, blockchain-based word-guessing game built on the Stellar ecosystem. It merges the fun and challenge of Wordle with the transparency and security of blockchain technology.

Features

• Daily Decentralized Word Challenges: A new word is generated every day and stored securely on-chain.
• Transparent Gameplay: Game logic is stored on the blockchain, ensuring fair and verifiable outcomes.
• Wallet Integration: Compatible with Stellar wallets like Argent X for gameplay interactions.
• On-Chain Rewards: Players earn tokens or NFTs for successful guesses or streaks.
• Leaderboards: Track top players with a decentralized leaderboard.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js (React-based)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for a sleek and responsive design.

Smart Contracts

• Language: Cairo for Stellar smart contract development.
• Features:
  • On-chain storage for the word of the day.
  • Validation of guesses with feedback on correctness.
  • Reward distribution for streaks or successful games.

Backend & Storage

• Storage: IPFS for off-chain metadata (e.g., leaderboard details).
• Database: Metadata stored on-chain to ensure decentralization.

Deployment

• Frontend Hosting: Vercel for hosting the Next.js application.
• Blockchain: Stellar for smart contract deployment.

Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/dewordle.git
cd dewordle

Frontend Setup

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Smart Contract Compilation

cd contracts
Stellar-compile wordle_contract.cairo --output wordle_contract_compiled.json

Smart Contract Deployment

Stellar deploy --contract wordle_contract_compiled.json --network alpha

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the frontend directory with the following variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_Stellar_NETWORK=alpha
NEXT_PUBLIC_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=your-deployed-contract-address

Project Structure

dewordle/
├── contracts/          # Stellar Cairo contracts
├── frontend/           # Next.js application
├── README.md           # Project documentation
└── .env                # Environment variables

Workflow

1. Login: Users connect their Stellar wallet.
2. Play:
   • Guess the word of the day within 6 attempts.
   • Receive feedback on correct letters and positions.
3. Rewards:
   • Earn tokens or NFTs for successful guesses and streaks.
4. Leaderboard:
   • Track top players and their achievements on a decentralized leaderboard.
5. Blockchain Integration:
   • Transactions signed via Stellar wallets.
   • Game logic and rewards managed through smart contracts.

Development Roadmap

MVP Development

• Implement core gameplay mechanics (word guessing and feedback).
• Integrate wallet connection and transaction signing.
• Deploy smart contracts for word storage and validation.
• Build a minimal leaderboard.

Advanced Features

• Streak Rewards: Enhanced rewards for consecutive wins.
• Social Sharing: Share scores and achievements directly from the app.
• NFT Integration: Mint unique NFTs for rare achievements.
• Advanced Leaderboards: Global rankings with filters for streaks, rewards, and participation.
• Custom Game Modes: Allow players to create private games.

Launch

• Deploy smart contracts on Stellar mainnet.
• Host the application on Vercel or similar services.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For inquiries, reach out to us on TG at https://t.me/DeWprdle.

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Built for fun, fairness, and decentralization!