u-go.

U-go is a chat platform that takes a blockchain-adoption first approach by powering cryptocurrency(transaction)-based in-chat messaging while also providing a robust social(chat) experience. The platform is to provide one of the fastest and easiest ways to on-board millions into the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The platform also hopes to support other cryptocurrency-based activities like currency swapping and more.

A mobile chat application inspired by Whatsapp, Discord, and Bitnob. Built with React Native(Back-end to be built with: NodeJs and Rust). U-go is the chat platform/application for the future of finance(DeFi). With adequate funding(hopefully through a feasible grant), u-go's blockchain payment service will be launching on the Solana blockchain mainly with the aid of Solana Actions/Blinks.

The UI screenshots below shows some live/demo images of the u-go project.

Here's how u-go will operate in a summary:

1. Users sign-up with their email and phones number(both to be verified at sign-up). This will enable users to be able to find other u-go users by searching through their phone contact lists - very much like Whatsapp and Telegram.

2. After onboarding, users will then add their Solana address in the wallet settings area.

3. With their wallet addresses added to their profiles, and with a robust blockchain connecting backend - powered by state of the arts wallet service(s), other users(they also being able to do the same) can then easily send them cryptocurrency tokens without the extra hassle of requesting wallet addresses. As can be seen in the UI images above, this all will happen in-chat(with the aid of pop-up modals), with notifications being sent and received just like regular chat messages.

As earlier stated, the platform also hopes to support other cryptocurrency-based activities like currency swapping and more.

As can also be seen on the UI images above, u-go will enable conversations between 2 users - with the send button set to make a cryptocurrency transaction. The conversation changes to support text messages once the user focuses on the input(message) field to start typing.

U-go is set to disrupt the social(chat) space in a way that promotes crypto-currency adoption, while enhancing a robust social experience like no other platform has done already.

This repository is for only the mobile app front-end(as per the current build/development progress). A separate repository will be created for the project's NodeJs/Rust backend subsequently.

Getting started.

Special Requirements/Good to haves:

1. Android Studio or Xcode(enabled with a simulator/emulator).
2. A basic knowledge of building mobile applications with React Native and Expo.

How to run the project.

1. Fork the project, and clone your forked repository.
2. Install all project dependencies.

npm install

3. Run the development server:

npm start

Finally, follow the CLI prompt and open to view the application on your available platform.

...more README updates on the way.

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This project is open-source, but - License is not MIT

Send an email for contributions and help/permission(s): okpainmoandrew@gmail.com