ismail9k/open-gate

A tool designed for token-gated Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) that enables permissioned access based on Proof-of-Work, fostering a borderless environment.

Open Gate

Introduction

Open Gate revolutionizes the landscape of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) by offering a tailored solution for permissioned access. Leveraging Proof of Contribution, it fosters a seamless, inclusive environment for token-gated communities. Our mission is to seamlessly bridge the divide between open-source contributions and equitable reward systems, catalyzing an engaged, diverse ecosystem.

Challenges Addressed

1. Accessibility in Token-Gated DAOs:

   • Issue: Token-gated access in DAOs often excludes underrepresented communities and can be financially prohibitive for many developers.
   • Impact: This affects diversity and inclusivity, creating barriers to entry for a significant portion of potential contributors.

2. Incentivization in Open-Source Communities:

   • Issue: A prevalent lack of tangible rewards and recognition in open-source projects leads to diminished motivation for contributors.
   • Impact: This deficit in incentives results in slower project progression, reduced innovation, and challenges in maintaining a consistent contributor base.

3. Community Engagement in DAOs:

   • Issue: Many DAOs struggle to foster active, engaged communities, partly due to limited interaction channels and a lack of shared goals or rewards.
   • Impact: Weak community engagement can lead to a decline in collective decision-making, reduced innovation, and a lower sense of belonging among members.

Overview

• Target Users: Enthusiastic Contributors and Open-source Project Owners.
• Key Features:
  • Instant payment per contributions.
  • Trustless connections ensuring security and reliability.
  • Multi-chain support, enhancing versatility.
  • Diverse DAO journeys, catering to various user needs.
• Technologies Used: Advanced technologies including Chainlink functions, Hardhat, Solidly, Fe, Ethers.js, OpenZeppelin, coupled with a robust frontend built using Next.js, React, and Web3Modal integrated with Wagmi.
• Modular Integration: Effortlessly integrate with any DAO structure.

User Journey

For Contributors

1. Seamless Integration: Login with GitHub, connect your crypto wallet, and establish a unique developer account on the blockchain using the GitHub username.
2. Contribute and Engage: Apply your skills to contribute to selected open-source projects, automatically linked to the user profile.
3. Reward Mechanism: After successful pull request acceptance:
   • Utilize a specialized Chainlink function to verify merged PRs.
   • Earn tokens for each contribution.
   • Promptly claim your rewards post-verification.

The more contributions you make, the more tokens you receive, the greater your voting power, and the more benefits you enjoy.

For Project Owners

1. Effortless Setup: Sign in using GitHub, link your crypto wallet, and create an organization account on the blockchain with your GitHub identity.
2. Project Management and Bounty Allocation: Add project repositories and define bounties for issue resolution, with a secure fund blocking mechanism for maintainers' rewards.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Project Visibility and Attraction of Talent: By listing projects on Open Gate, creators can gain increased visibility in the developer community. This can attract talented contributors who are incentivized to contribute due to the token-based reward system.

2. Quality Contributions and Faster Development: With the token-based reward system, contributors are motivated to provide high-quality work. This can lead to faster development cycles and more robust code contributions.

3. Community Building and Governance: Creators can build a dedicated community around their project. Contributors who earn tokens gain voting power, allowing them to participate in key project decisions, thereby creating a sense of ownership and community.

4. Bounty-Based Issue Resolution: Creators can set specific bounties for urgent or critical issues, ensuring these get prioritized and resolved quickly by capable contributors.

5. Automated Reward Distribution: The platform automates the process of rewarding contributors, reducing administrative overhead for project creators.

6. Token Economy Integration: Creators can integrate their project into a broader token economy, potentially increasing the utility and value of the tokens earned by contributors.

7. Feedback Loop and Continuous Improvement: With active contributor engagement, project owners receive continuous feedback, leading to iterative improvement and innovation in their projects.

8. Diverse Contributor Pool: Access to a global pool of contributors brings diverse perspectives and skill sets to the project, enhancing creativity and problem-solving.

9. Sustainability and Long-term Growth: The token-based incentive model can help sustain long-term project growth and development, as contributors are incentivized to stay engaged over time.

10. Network Building: Creators can build a network with other project owners and contributors, leading to potential collaborations and partnerships.

Core Features

• Modular Integration: Effortlessly integrate with any DAO structure.
• Instant Payments: Reward contributors swiftly and securely.
• Trustless Connections: Establish secure, reliable blockchain interactions.
• Multi-Chain Support: Flexibility across different blockchain platforms.
• Tailored DAO Journeys: Customizable paths for different DAO models.

Getting Started

Install Node Dependencies

npm install

Run the Project

npm run dev

Technology Stack

Smart Contracts

• Hardhat: Streamlining contract deployment and testing on Ethereum.
• Ethers.js: Simplifying interactions with the Ethereum blockchain.
• OpenZeppelin: Providing robust, secure smart contract templates.

Application Layer

• Next.js & React: Crafting dynamic, high-performance web interfaces.
• Web3Modal with Wagmi: Streamlining Ethereum transactions.
• MUI (Material-UI): Designing intuitive, responsive user interfaces.

Target Sponsors

• Nouns DAO
• Chainlink
• Ethereum Foundation
• Walletconnect
• MetaMask

Future Work

1. Improved User Experience (UX) and User Journey:

   • We are dedicated to refining the user interface and journey to make it more intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly. This involves redesigning navigation flows, simplifying processes, and introducing interactive elements to guide users smoothly through their tasks, whether they are contributing to a project or managing one.

2. Meta-Transactions:

   • To streamline interactions with the blockchain, we plan to implement meta-transactions. This will allow users to perform transactions on the blockchain without requiring them to hold native cryptocurrency for transaction fees, significantly lowering the entry barrier for new users.

3. On-Chain Identity Tide with User Credentials:

   • As part of our forward-looking development strategy, we plan to integrate a robust on-chain identity system tied with user credentials. This initiative aims to redefine how users interact and establish trust within the platform.

4. Privacy and Security Innovations:

   • zkEmail and SBT Integration: Implementing zkEmail for GitHub account proofs and minting SBTs for secure public key registration.
   • Private Payment Options: Introducing private payment systems to maintain the confidentiality of developer transactions.

5. Automated Pull Request Tracking:

   • Utilizing Chainlink's automation functions, we aim to automate the tracking and verification of pull requests, thereby enhancing the efficiency of contribution recognition and reward distribution.

6. Collaborative Community Hub:

   • Integrated Networking and Job Opportunities: A networking section will be added for collaboration and job opportunities, connecting developers with projects and roles that match their skills.
   • Community Forums: These will serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, discussions, and community support, enriching the collaborative spirit of the ecosystem.

License

MIT