🥊 SideBet

SideBet is a real-time, peer-to-peer Web3 prediction market built for Gen-Z.
Users stake crypto tokens on real-world events, and smart contracts handle everything — from escrow to payouts — in a fully trustless environment.

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👨‍💻 Built By

• Aryan Bansal
• Vansh Singla
• Arnav Negi

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🎯 Features

• 🔮 Create or join bets on real-world events
• 💸 Stake ETH or tokens with another user — winner takes all
• 🛡️ Smart contract ensures secure and fair payouts
• ⏱️ Real-time interaction through MetaMask + Ethers.js
• 🌐 Chainlink integration for event verification (WIP)

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⚙️ Tech Stack

Layer	Tech
Frontend	React.js, Tailwind CSS, Ethers.js
Blockchain	Solidity, Hardhat, MetaMask, Chainlink
Backend/API	Node.js (optional for activity logs)

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🚀 Local Setup Guide

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/algo-aryan/sidebet-project.git
cd sidebet-project

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Step 2: Frontend Setup

cd client
npm install
npm start

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Step 3: Smart Contracts Setup

cd ../contracts
npm install
npx hardhat compile
npx hardhat node

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Step 4: Deploy Contract

npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network localhost

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Step 5: MetaMask Setup

• Connect to http://127.0.0.1:8545
• Import test accounts using Hardhat private keys

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💡 Use Case Examples

• ✅ India vs Pakistan match — Bet 0.05 ETH with your friend
• ✅ Bitcoin > $80k by year-end? — Create a public bet
• ✅ College dares — Settle it on-chain with SideBet

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🔐 Smart Contract Logic

• createBet(string memory description, uint amount)
• joinBet(uint betId)
• declareWinner(uint betId, address winner)
• Funds locked using escrow pattern
• Future scope: Chainlink Oracles for auto result

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🛡 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License © 2025
Built with 💙 by Aryan Bansal, Vansh Singla, and Arnav Negi

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📬 Contact

• Aryan Bansal → GitHub | LinkedIn
• Feel free to fork, contribute, or drop us feedback 🚀