Block 3

Block 3 is a decentralized social platform designed for university students to connect, share ideas, and celebrate their academic achievements. Powered by the Polygon zk-EVM network, our platform offers a secure and anonymous online space where students can openly discuss academic and non-academic topics, and earn NFT badges for their academic achievements. Check out more about the project here!

What it does

Block 3 is a social platform for university students that allows them to freely express their ideas, opinions, and interests in a secure and anonymous online space. The platform features a forum for open discussion, a Metamask wallet integration for secure transactions, and NFT badges for academic achievements. With Block 3, students can connect with their peers, celebrate their wins, and build a stronger sense of community within their university.

Contributors

Our team consists of 3 talented developers:

• Shin Yung Xin - Backend Developer
• Lam Xin Le - Fullstack Developer
• Fabian Chua - Frontend Developer

Tech Stack

The following technologies were used to build PandaBorderless:

• Thirdweb: Web3 development framework
• Polygon zk-EVM: For deploying the smart contracts
• ERC20 Token: For user awards
• NFT badges: For user's academic achievements
• React: For the frontend framework
• Pinata: For decentralised storage

Set up guide

To clone the project

1. Run git clone <url>

Configure Polygon zkEVM on Thirdweb

1. Navigate to Thirdweb Dashboard
2. Connect to your Metamask wallet on Thirdweb.
3. In the connected wallet tab above click on Configure Networks.
4. Select the custom tab and add the details of the testnet below:

   Network Name: Polygon zkEVM testnet
   Network ID: consesnsys-zkevm
   RPC URL: https://rpc.public.zkevm-test.net
   Chain ID: 1422
   Currency symbol: ETH
   Network Type: Testnet
   

5. When you're ready, click Add Network.

Remark

Please refer to the README.md file under each directory for more set up guide.