The main goal of the project is to develop a blockchain-based platform that enables creators to share content directly with consumers while protecting their rights and earning revenue fairly. In traditional digital content ecosystems, creators often face challenges like unfair payment distribution, lack of copyright protection, and reliance on centralized platforms. This project addresses these issues by using blockchain for immutability and smart contracts for enforcing ownership, licensing, and automated payments. Optionally, the system may include basic machine learning to recommend personalized content. By the end of the project, students are expected to deliver a fully functional prototype of a decentralized content-sharing platform that demonstrates the ability to upload content, manage user access, and handle transparent microtransactions securely.
The project is structured over a twelve-week schedule and follows a logical development pipeline. Initially, students will explore blockchain basics, smart contract development using platforms like Ethereum or Polygon, and tools like OpenZeppelin and IPFS for file storage. They will also review sample content management datasets and develop a foundational understanding of user interfaces and access control logic.
In the middle weeks, students will design and develop the application framework, write smart contracts to manage content licensing and payments, and build the user interface for creators and consumers. Metadata will be stored securely using databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL. Students will test and refine the application, validate performance, and optionally experiment with content recommendation features. In the final weeks, full system integration, documentation, and a team presentation will be completed. While advanced machine learning and platform integration are out of scope, the focus remains on delivering a complete, decentralized Web3 application with robust blockchain components and ethical coding standards.
