BaseVote

BaseVote is a decentralized voting application (dApp) built on the Base Mainnet. It empowers communities to participate in governance by creating, viewing, and voting on proposals in a transparent and on-chain manner.

Features

• Wallet Integration: Seamlessly connect with Ethereum-compatible wallets (like MetaMask) to interact with the application.
• View Proposals: Browse a real-time list of all active proposals submitted to the governance contract.
• Create Proposals: Users can submit their own proposals for community consideration directly to the blockchain.
• On-Chain Voting: Cast secure "Yes" or "No" votes on proposals, with every vote recorded transparently on the Base Mainnet.
• AI Sentiment Analysis: Get an AI-powered analysis of social media sentiment for each proposal to help inform your vote.
• Responsive UI: A modern, clean, and responsive user interface built for a great experience on any device.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui components
• Blockchain Interaction: Ethers.js
• Smart Contract: Solidity

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• An Ethereum-compatible wallet browser extension (e.g., MetaMask) configured for the Base Mainnet.

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <your-repo-url>
   cd <repo-folder>

2. Install NPM packages:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

4. Open http://localhost:9002 with your browser to see the result.

How to Use

1. Connect Your Wallet: Click the "Connect Wallet" button to link your wallet to the application. The app will prompt you to switch to the Base Mainnet if you're on a different network.
2. Browse Proposals: Navigate to the "Main" page to see all current proposals. You can expand each proposal to view its full description.
3. Vote: Cast your vote by clicking the "Yes" or "No" buttons on any proposal. You will be prompted to confirm the transaction in your wallet.
4. Create a Proposal: Go to the "Create" page, fill out the title and description, and submit it to the blockchain. You will need to confirm this transaction in your wallet as well.