BlockBridge Platform - Community & Grants README 🌍 Overview BlockBridge is a decentralized platform empowering African innovators through blockchain technology, skill verification, and community-funded grants. By combining Soulbound NFTs, DAO governance, and opportunity matching, we create an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity transparently.

✨ Key Features 🔗 Soulbound Identity Profiles Mint non-transferable NFTs to verify skills, contributions, and achievements.

Permanent, tamper-proof reputation system for builders and mentors.

💡 Opportunity Matching Engine AI-driven matching with:

Micro-grants (funding for projects)

Mentors (guidance from experts)

Collaborators (find team members)

🗳️ Micro-Grant DAO Community proposals with on-chain voting.

Grants disbursed in stablecoins or $BBRIDGE tokens.

Transparent funding decisions powered by blockchain.

🏆 Gamified Leaderboard Track top contributors, projects, and mentors.

Earn rewards for participation and impact.

🛠️ Getting Started For Innovators Sign Up → Create your profile.

Mint Soulbound NFT → Verify your skills.

Apply for Grants or Find Collaborators.

For Developers bash cd platform npm install npm run dev # Starts localhost:3000 Smart Contracts: Built with Sui .

📜 Why BlockBridge? Traditional Systems BlockBridge Solution Opaque funding DAO-voted, on-chain grants Unverified credentials Soulbound NFT reputation Centralized opportunities Algorithmic matching 🌱 Join the Community

GitHub: Contribute to the open-source codebase.

🚀 Empowering Africa’s innovators—decentralized, transparent, and community-first.