tessyjonburica/Ajo-on-Sol

Decentralized community savings pools on Solana with Anchor. A blockchain-based implementation of the traditional African "Ajo" rotating savings system. # Ajo-on-Sol Ajo-on-Sol is a decentralized community savings pool application built on the Solana blockchain. It implements the traditional African "Ajo" (rotating savings) system in a trustless, blockchain-based environment. ## Overview Ajo-on-Sol allows users to create and participate in savings pools where members contribute a fixed amount of SOL periodically. The system automatically manages payouts to members on a rotating basis, ensuring fair and transparent distribution of the pooled funds. ## Tech Stack - **Frontend:** - Next.js 13+ (React Framework) - TailwindCSS (Styling) - Shadcn/ui (UI Components) - @solana/web3.js (Solana Web3 Integration) - @project-serum/anchor (Solana Program Framework) - **Blockchain:** - Solana (Blockchain Platform) - Anchor Framework (Smart Contract Development) - Native SOL (Currency) ## Key Features - Create and join savings pools - Automated pool management - Secure SOL contributions (0.25 SOL per contribution) - Smart contract-based payouts - Wallet integration with Phantom and other Solana wallets - Real-time pool status tracking ## Architecture ### Smart Contract (Program) - Written in Rust using the Anchor framework - Manages pool creation, contributions, and payouts - Uses Program Derived Addresses (PDAs) for secure fund management - Handles native SOL transfers between participants ### Frontend Application - Modern React application with server-side rendering - Secure wallet integration using @solana/wallet-adapter - Real-time transaction status updates - Responsive design for mobile and desktop ## How It Works 1. **Pool Creation:** - Users can create a new pool by specifying parameters - A pool PDA is created to manage the pool's funds - Pool configuration is stored on-chain 2. **Contribution Process:** - Members connect their Solana wallet - Contribute the fixed amount (0.25 SOL) - Funds are securely stored in the pool's vault 3. **Payout System:** - Automated payouts based on pool rotation - Smart contra …