FlowFund is a streaming-based community funding protocol built on Stellar + Drips Wave. Instead of one-time donations or grants, funding flows continuously in real-time to projects based on: Community votes Engagement Verified impact signals Think: “Gitcoin Grants + Patreon + Streaming Money — but fully decentralized and real-time.”
# 🌊 FlowFund Protocol
**FlowFund Protocol** is a decentralized, real-time funding infrastructure built on **Stellar + Drips Wave**, enabling continuous micro-streaming of funds to projects, creators, and communities.
> 💡 Rethinking funding: from one-time grants → continuous capital flow
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## 🚀 Overview
FlowFund Protocol introduces a new financial primitive: **Streaming Funding**.
Instead of static, one-time disbursements, funds are:
- Distributed continuously (per second/minute)
- Dynamically adjusted based on community signals
- Fully transparent and on-chain
This unlocks **sustainable, merit-based funding** for builders globally—starting with Africa.
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## 🌍 Problem
Traditional funding systems suffer from:
- ❌ One-time grants (unsustainable)
- ❌ Lack of transparency
- ❌ Centralized decision-making
- ❌ Limited access for grassroots innovators
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## 💡 Solution
FlowFund enables:
### 💸 Continuous Funding Streams
Users stream funds to projects in real-time via Drips Wave.
### 🗳️ Community-Driven Allocation
Funding adjusts based on:
- Votes
- Engagement
- Project activity
### 📊 Impact-Based Distribution
Projects earn more as they:
- Deliver milestones
- Gain traction
- Build trust
### 🔁 Real-Time Control
Supporters can:
- Pause funding
- Redirect streams
- Adjust contributions instantly
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## 🧱 Monorepo Structure
```bash
flowfund-protocol/
├── apps/
│ ├── web/ # React frontend (user dashboard)
│ ├── api/ # NestJS backend (core services)
│
├── packages/
│ ├── ui/ # Shared UI components (design system)
│ ├── sdk/ # Stellar + Drips integration SDK
│
├── contracts/
│ ├── soroban/ # Smart contracts (funding logic)
│
├── infra/
│ ├── docker/ # Containerization configs
│ ├── scripts/ # Deployment & automation scripts
│
├── docs/ # Technical documentation
├── .github/ # CI/CD workflows
└── package.json …