Starkbid

Overview

Starkbid is the first auction and collectible marketplace on the Starknet Chain, enabling users to trade NFT artworks, crypto collectibles, music, lyrics, and other digital assets. It offers public and exclusive invite-only auctions, ensuring low fees, fast transactions, and transparent bidding through Starknet’s scalability and security.

Digital creators often face challenges like limited audience reach, high platform fees, and payment issues, resulting in minimal earnings. Starkbid addresses these hurdles, empowering creators with better visibility, lower fees, and a user-friendly platform to maximize their revenue and sustain their craft.

💡 Why Starkbid?

• Empower Creators: A fair and efficient marketplace for artists and creators to auction and sell digital assets.
• Accessible & User-Friendly: Easy discovery and bidding with intuitive navigation and real-time notifications.
• Secure & Transparent: Starknet’s blockchain ensures secure transactions, authenticity, and transparent bidding history.
• Maximized Earnings: Low fees, flexible auction models, and improved visibility for higher creator revenue.
• Flexible Auction Options: Public, private, and invite-only auctions tailored to creators' needs.
• Exclusive Features: Portfolio tracking, private bidding, direct asset offers, and seamless asset transfers.

⚙️ Core Features

• NFT Management: List, bid, manage, and import NFTs, including digital collectibles and assets from other accounts.
• Curated Projects: Organize assets into themed auctions for enhanced visibility.
• Real-Time Engagement: Receive instant alerts for auction events and asset updates.
• Dynamic Marketplace: Explore NFTs, curated projects, and user portfolios with full bidding histories.
• Flexible Trading: Swap collectibles with minimal fees and leverage direct offers for instant wins.

🎯 Target Audience

• Digital Artists & Creators: Fair marketplace for their NFTs.
• Collectors & Investors: Rare assets and investment opportunities.
• Musicians & Writers: Monetize music, lyrics, and written content.
• Crypto Enthusiasts: Explore new ways to trade blockchain-based assets.

🏗 Project Structure

• Frontend: React, Next.js (Web), Flutter (Mobile).
• Backend: Node.js, FastAPI, GraphQL.
• Smart Contracts: Cairo (StarkNet).
• Storage: IPFS/Filecoin for decentralized content storage.

🔧 Installation & Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/StarkBid/starkbid-web.git
cd starkbid

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the development server
npm run dev

If you encounter installation issues, try these steps:

npm cache clean --force
rm -rf node_modules
rm package-lock.json
npm install

🛠 Branch Naming Convention

We follow a structured branch naming format:

[fix|feat|chore|refactor]-[issue-number]-[short-description]

Example:

feat-23-auction-timer
fix-45-bidding-bug

🤝 Contributing

We welcome developers and contributors to help shape Starkbid’s future. Check out our 📜 Contribution Guide for detailed instructions.

💬 Community & Support

• Join our Telegram for discussions and support.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.