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High-Level Architecture Diagram

+------------------------------+
|        Frontend (App)        |
|------------------------------|
| - React.js with Tailwind CSS |
| - Wagmi + viem for wallets   |
| - ConnectKit for wallet UI   |
| - IPFS for media previews    |
| - Infinite scroll feed       |
+--------------+---------------+
               |
               v
+------------------------------+
|     Application Backend      |
|------------------------------|
| - Node.js with Express       |
| - PostgreSQL for metadata    |
| - IPFS Pinning (Pinata)      |
| - Subgraph Indexer           |
+--------------+---------------+
               |
               v
+------------------------------+
|     Smart Contracts Layer    |
|------------------------------|
| - Genesis Factory (ERC-721)  |
| - Bonding Curve Contracts    |
| - Graduation Contracts       |
| - FOLK ERC-20 Token          |
+--------------+---------------+
               |
               v
+------------------------------+
|   Arbitrum Rollup L2 (SOON)  |
|------------------------------|
| - Arbitrum One               |
| - Stylus-enabled contracts   |
| - Orbit AppChain potential   |
+------------------------------+

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Technical Stack Breakdown

Frontend (User Interface):

  • Frameworks: React.js with Tailwind CSS for responsive design.
  • Wallet Integration: Wagmi and viem for seamless wallet connections; ConnectKit for user-friendly wallet UI.
  • Content Delivery: IPFS for decentralized storage of video previews and metadata.
  • User Interaction: Infinite scroll content feed with filters for Popular, Recent, and Bonded memes.

Backend / Middleware:

  • Server: Node.js with Express for handling API requests.
  • Database: PostgreSQL for managing user sessions and social metadata.
  • Storage: IPFS (via Pinata) for storing short-form video files and NFT metadata.
  • Indexing: Subgraph or custom indexer to track:
    • Meme NFT creation
    • Bonding volume and holders
    • FOLK reward distribution
    • Meme graduation status

Smart Contracts (Solidity on Arbitrum):

  • Genesis.sol: Facilitates the creation of ERC-721 meme NFTs by creators.
  • BondingCurve.sol: Implements ERC-20 bonding tokens for each meme, utilizing dynamic pricing functions.
  • Graduation.sol: Manages the transition of meme tokens upon reaching specific thresholds (likes, bonding volume).
  • FOLK.sol: Serves as the platform-wide utility token, earned through Like-to-Earn and Trade-to-Earn mechanisms.

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Integration of Arbitrum Technologies

To enhance Folktizen’s capabilities and align with Arbitrum’s ecosystem, the following technologies are integrated:

a. Arbitrum Stylus:

  • Description: Allows developers to write smart contracts in traditional programming languages like Rust and C++, interoperable with existing Solidity contracts.
  • Benefit: Enables high-performance, resource-intensive applications with improved efficiency and lower gas costs.
  • Reference: Arbitrum Stylus

b. Arbitrum Orbit Framework:

  • Description: Simplifies application development for Layer-3 (L3) networks, allowing for personalized AppChains.
  • Benefit: Enables Folktizen to create dedicated chains with tailored privacy settings, permissions, and governance mechanisms.
  • Reference: Arbitrum Orbit

c. Biconomy Integration:

  • Description: Provides plug-and-play APIs for gasless transactions and simplified user experiences.
  • Benefit: Users can interact with Folktizen without worrying about gas fees, enhancing accessibility for non-crypto natives.
  • Reference: Biconomy Gasless Transactions on Arbitrum

d. Moralis APIs:

  • Description: Offers comprehensive APIs for accessing on-chain data, including token data, transactions, NFT data, and more.
  • Benefit: Accelerates development and deployment of Folktizen by providing essential data and reducing development time.
  • Reference: Build on Arbitrum with Moralis

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Deployment & Scalability

  • Deployment: All smart contracts are deployed on Arbitrum One, leveraging its low gas fees and high throughput.
  • Scalability: The architecture supports millions of daily interactions, ensuring a responsive user experience.
  • Security: Utilizes Ethereum’s Proof of Stake consensus mechanism through Arbitrum, ensuring robust security.