Here's a GitHub README file for Gasless Gossip with installation instructions, features, and contribution guidelines.

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📢 Gasless Gossip – Decentralized Chat with Token Transfers

🚀 Gasless Gossip is a wallet-to-wallet chat app built on Starknet that enables gas-efficient messaging, token transfers, and encrypted conversations. Say goodbye to high fees and hello to on-chain gossip! 💬🔗

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✨ Features

✅ Decentralized Wallet-to-Wallet Messaging – Chat directly using Starknet wallets.
✅ Instant Token Transfers – Send ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 tokens in chat.
✅ Gas-Efficient Transactions – Powered by Starknet’s L2 scalability.
✅ Group Chats & DAO Treasury Management – Create group wallets & vote on fund allocations.
✅ End-to-End Encryption – Messages are private and verifiable.
✅ WebSockets for Real-Time Messaging – No need to refresh!

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Blockchain	Starknet (Cairo Smart Contracts)
Indexing	Starknet Indexer
Backend	NestJS, Prisma, GraphQL
Database	PostgreSQL
Frontend	React, Starknet.js, WebSockets

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🚀 Getting Started

1️⃣ Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v18+)
• npm
• Docker (for PostgreSQL)
• A Starknet Wallet (e.g., Argent X, Braavos)

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2️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gasless-gossip.git
cd gasless-gossip

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3️⃣ Backend Setup (NestJS + Prisma + GraphQL)

Step 1: Start PostgreSQL with Docker

docker-compose up -d

Step 2: Install Backend Dependencies

cd backend
yarn install

Step 3: Set Up Prisma

yarn prisma migrate dev --name init

Step 4: Start the Backend Server

yarn start:dev

The GraphQL Playground will be available at http://localhost:4000/graphql.

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4️⃣ Frontend Setup (React + Starknet.js)

Step 1: Install Frontend Dependencies

cd frontend
yarn install

Step 2: Start the Frontend

yarn dev

The app will run at http://localhost:3000.

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5️⃣ Smart Contracts (Cairo + Starknet)

Step 1: Install Scarb (Cairo Package Manager)

curl -L https://install.starknet.io | bash

Step 2: Compile & Deploy Contracts

cd contracts
scarb build
scarb deploy

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📌 API & GraphQL Schema

The backend exposes a GraphQL API with queries & mutations for:

• sendMessage(sender, receiver, content) – Send encrypted messages.
• getMessages(walletAddress) – Retrieve chat history.
• sendToken(sender, receiver, tokenAddress, amount) – Transfer tokens in chat.
• createGroupChat(name, members, treasuryAddress) – Start a group chat with shared funds.

For detailed API documentation, visit http://localhost:4000/graphql.

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature/your-feature)
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to your fork & submit a PR

🚀 Join the Gossip!

🔥 Follow updates, contribute, and join the community:

• GitHub Issues & Discussions
• Starknet Discord
• Follow us on Twitter (@GaslessGossip)