Zendvo

www.zendvo.com

Zendvo is a full-stack gifting platform that enables users to send cash gifts that remain completely hidden until a predetermined unlock date and time. By using the Stellar blockchain, Zendvo transforms digital money transfers into memorable experiences filled with mystery and anticipation.

Who is Zendvo For?

• Domestic Gifting: Nigerians sending to Nigerians for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays where surprise is key.
• Memorable Occasions: Perfect for Valentine's Day, graduations, and surprise celebrations where the timing of the gift is as important as the gift itself.

Architecture Highlights

Zendvo is built with a modern full-stack App Router architecture:

• Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript and Vanilla CSS for a premium, fast, and responsive user experience.
• Backend: Integrated Route Handlers in src/app/api and a dedicated src/server layer for heavy business logic and data access.
• Smart Escrow: Powered by Stellar Soroban smart contracts to ensure trustless, time-locked fund management.

Project Structure

src/
├── app/                  # Next.js App Router
│   ├── (public)/         # Public pages (Landing, Gift Creation, Claim)
│   ├── api/              # Backend Route Handlers
│   ├── auth/             # Phone verification & Login
│   ├── dashboard/        # Recipient and Sender dashboards
│   └── ...               # Profile, Notifications, Help
├── server/               # Backend Business Logic
│   ├── services/         # Core logic (scheduling, processing)
│   ├── data-access/      # DB & Blockchain API interactions
│   ├── middleware/       # Security & Validation
│   └── config/           # Server configurations
├── components/           # UI Component Library
├── lib/                  # Third-party integrations (Stellar, Stripe, Paystack)
├── types/                # Global TypeScript definitions
└── styles/               # Vanilla CSS Design System

Benefits to the Stellar Ecosystem

Zendvo showcases the power of Stellar through:

1. Stablecoin Infrastructure: Utilizing USDC for value preservation, ensuring that the gift amount remains stable from creation to unlock.
2. Soroban Smart Contracts: Implementing decentralized time-locking logic that prevents early withdrawal, providing a middleman-free guarantee of the "hidden" nature of the gift.
3. Low-Cost Transactions: Leveraging Stellar's high speed and near-zero fees to ensure that more of the sender's money reaches the recipient.
4. Real-World Utility: Connecting blockchain technology directly to Nigerian bank accounts via local payout partners, driving adoption of Web3 solutions for real-world financial needs.
5. Financial Inclusion: Providing a good on/off-ramp experience that bridges global stablecoin liquidity with local financial systems.

Getting Started

First, run the development server:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.