Recreate the vibrant community-driven atmosphere of 2000s-era forums like phpBB, but with modern Web3 capabilities and decentralized data storage.
Develop a fully decentralized forum platform that allows communities to engage directly without relying on centralized intermediaries or risking censorship.
Create a seamless user experience that enables participation through in-browser wallets, eliminating the need for extensions like MetaMask and lowering the barrier to entry for Web3 newcomers.
Encourage open-source contributions from developers worldwide, ensuring that the platform continuously evolves with input from the community.
Challenge Description
The core architecture of GreenForum will be built on BNB Chain for security and transparency, with BNB Greenfield serving as the decentralized storage solution for forum data. This ensures that user-generated content remains censorship-resistant and truly owned by the creators. Smart contracts will automate key functionalities such as user reputation systems, tipping mechanisms, and access control for private subforums.
The user identity system will leverage decentralized identity solutions, allowing users to maintain consistent profiles across various communities within GreenForum. This system will support both traditional Web2 logins (for easier onboarding) and Web3 wallet-based authentication.
For the forum interface, we'll draw inspiration from classic phpBB layouts while modernizing the design for current web standards. The platform will support rich text formatting, embedded media, and blockchain-enabled features like in-thread transactions or DAO proposal voting.
Customizable dashboards will be available for forum administrators to track community engagement, manage moderation tasks, and tailor their forum's features. Users will have personal dashboards to manage their subscriptions, reputation, and any tokens or NFTs associated with their forum activities.
Key features include:
In-browser wallet integration for seamless Web3 interactions without requiring external extensions.
Decentralized storage of forum data on BNB Greenfield, ensuring data persistence and user ownership.
Support for both public and private (token-gated) subforums.
Built-in tipping and reward systems using BNB or custom community tokens.
DAO-like governance features for community-driven decision making.
Markdown support for easy formatting of posts and threads.
Integration capabilities with other Web3 platforms and services.
By combining the community-centric nature of 2000s forum culture with the decentralized capabilities of Web3, GreenForum aims to create a new era of online discourse that is open, user-owned, and resistant to centralized control.
Main Objectives/Goals
Recreate the vibrant community-driven atmosphere of 2000s-era forums like phpBB, but with modern Web3 capabilities and decentralized data storage.
Develop a fully decentralized forum platform that allows communities to engage directly without relying on centralized intermediaries or risking censorship.
Create a seamless user experience that enables participation through in-browser wallets, eliminating the need for extensions like MetaMask and lowering the barrier to entry for Web3 newcomers.
Encourage open-source contributions from developers worldwide, ensuring that the platform continuously evolves with input from the community.
Challenge Description
The core architecture of GreenForum will be built on BNB Chain for security and transparency, with BNB Greenfield serving as the decentralized storage solution for forum data. This ensures that user-generated content remains censorship-resistant and truly owned by the creators. Smart contracts will automate key functionalities such as user reputation systems, tipping mechanisms, and access control for private subforums.
The user identity system will leverage decentralized identity solutions, allowing users to maintain consistent profiles across various communities within GreenForum. This system will support both traditional Web2 logins (for easier onboarding) and Web3 wallet-based authentication.
For the forum interface, we'll draw inspiration from classic phpBB layouts while modernizing the design for current web standards. The platform will support rich text formatting, embedded media, and blockchain-enabled features like in-thread transactions or DAO proposal voting.
Customizable dashboards will be available for forum administrators to track community engagement, manage moderation tasks, and tailor their forum's features. Users will have personal dashboards to manage their subscriptions, reputation, and any tokens or NFTs associated with their forum activities.
Key features include:
By combining the community-centric nature of 2000s forum culture with the decentralized capabilities of Web3, GreenForum aims to create a new era of online discourse that is open, user-owned, and resistant to centralized control.