DeadTrendTracker

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  application main page

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  reward and analytics

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  dashboard

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  upload page

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  uploaded video for reward

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  feed

Inspiration

We were inspired by old platforms like Vine, Clubhouse, and Quora Spaces that people loved but disappeared. We wanted to bring them back using Web3 and give creators real ownership and rewards.

What it does

DeadTrendTracker is a short-form video app where users upload videos, like, share, and comment in real time. Creators earn tokens, mint NFTs, and fully own their content.

How we built it

We used React and Tailwind for the frontend, Node.js and Express for the backend, and Firebase for data. Videos are stored locally and on IPFS using Pinata. We built smart contracts in Solidity and deployed them on Polygon.

Challenges we ran into

We had issues with connecting MetaMask, handling IPFS uploads, and managing real-time updates. Combining blockchain features with a traditional backend was also a challenge.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We finished a working MVP, deployed smart contracts, added MetaMask login, enabled NFT minting, and built live interactions with likes and comments.

What we learned

We learned how to use Web3 in real apps, deploy smart contracts, store files on IPFS, and connect blockchain with a video platform.

What’s next for DeadTrendTracker

We want to add mobile support, better video streaming, more creator rewards, DAO features, and community moderation.

Built With

• css
• explanation**:
• express.js
• firebase
• firestore
• git
• hardhat
• ipfs
• javascript
• kiro
• local
• metamask
• no
• node.js
• npm
• openzeppelin
• pinata
• polygon
• react
• socket.io
• solidity
• storage
• sure-?-**plain-list
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite
• web3.js