SolMail: Incentivized inbox for richer replies

An AI-powered email client built on Zero that sends micropayments upfront and refunds them if replies aren't meaningful, ensuring you pay solely for successful conversations.

Table of Contents

• About SolMail
  • Problem
  • Solution
  • Key Features
• Getting Started
• Project Structure
• Technology Stack
• Contributing
• License
• Links
• Support

About SolMail

SolMail is an innovative email client that revolutionizes cold emailing by implementing a pay-for-success model. Built on the Zero email framework, SolMail ensures you only pay for meaningful email conversations.

Problem

Cold emailing is inefficient and costly. You pay for emails that don't get meaningful replies, wasting resources on unsuccessful outreach campaigns.

Solution

SolMail sends micropayments upfront and refunds them if replies aren't meaningful, ensuring you pay solely for successful conversations that drive real business value.

Key Features

• Pay for Success - Send micropayments upfront, get refunds if replies aren't meaningful
• AI-Powered - Leverage AI to enhance your email experience
• Built on Zero - Powered by the open-source Zero email framework
• Privacy First - Your emails, your data
• Fast & Reliable - Lightning-fast interface and reliable delivery

Getting Started

SolMail is built on top of the Zero email framework. To get started:

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/hrishabhayush/email.sol.git
   cd email.sol

2. Follow the Zero setup instructions

   See the Zero README for detailed setup instructions, including:

   • Prerequisites and installation
   • Environment variable configuration
   • Database setup
   • Running the application

3. Start developing

   cd Zero
   pnpm install
   pnpm dev

Project Structure

email.sol/
├── Zero/              # Zero email framework (base project)
│   ├── apps/
│   │   ├── mail/      # Mail application
│   │   └── server/     # Backend server
│   └── ...
└── README.md          # This file

Technology Stack

SolMail inherits the robust technology stack from Zero:

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, React Router
• Backend: Node.js, Drizzle ORM
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Better Auth, Google OAuth
• Deployment: Cloudflare Workers

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please refer to the Zero contributing guide for guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the same license as the Zero framework. See the LICENSE file for details.

Links

• Website: SolMail
• Base Framework: Zero
• Contributors: See Zero Contributors

Support

For issues, questions, or contributions, please refer to the Zero project's issue tracker and documentation.

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