emmaculate-exceel/Stacks-A.T.E

a decentralized commerce ecosystem built to empower African entrepreneurs, creators, and traders through blockchain technology. By leveraging Web3 tools and smart contracts, the platform enables secure peer-to-peer transactions, NFT-based product listings, and tokenized loyalty systems—connecting communities across borders without intermediaries. # African Trade Empire - Stacks Integration This README outlines how the African Trade Empire application has been enhanced with Bitcoin ecosystem cryptocurrencies (BTC, STX, and sBTC) through integration with the Stacks blockchain. ## Overview African Trade Empire is a blockchain-based trading simulation game that now incorporates Stacks wallet connectivity and a crypto trading minigame. The application simulates trading routes across Africa while leveraging Bitcoin ecosystem tokens. ## Features ### Wallet Integration - Connect with Stacks wallets (Leather and Xverse) - Authenticate users through their Bitcoin or Stacks credentials - View wallet balances and history - Withdraw earned tokens directly to connected wallets ### Crypto Caravan Game - Trade Bitcoin ecosystem assets (BTC, STX, sBTC) across global crypto hubs - Strategic trading simulation with market price differences - Earn real crypto rewards through gameplay - Withdraw earned assets to your personal wallet ### Technical Implementations - Stacks Connect integration for wallet authentication - React-based game interfaces - Responsive design for all devices - Framer Motion animations for smooth user experience ## Setup and Installation 1. Clone the repository: ```bash git clone github.com cd africa-trade-empire ``` 2. Install dependencies: ```bash npm install # or yarn install ``` 3. Add required Stacks dependencies: ```bash npm install @stacks/connect @stacks/transactions ``` 4. Create `.env.local` file with configuration: ``` NEXT_PUBLIC_STACKS_NETWORK=testnet ``` 5. Start the development server: ```bash npm run dev # or yarn dev ``` ## Project Structure ``` ├── components/ │ ├── layout/ │ │ └── Navbar.js # Navigation with wallet connection │ ├── games/ │ │ ├── NFTTradingGame.js # Original card-based game │ │ └── CaravanRoutesGame.js # Crypto trading simulation │ └── ui/ # Reusable UI components …