FlowNest

🚀 Progress During Hackathon During the HackQuest hackathon, our team made significant progress transforming FlowNest from concept to a fully functional prototype on the Flow Blockchain. ✅ Frontend Development: Built responsive UI using Next.js and TailwindCSS for Wallet, Market, Earn, and Settings modules. Integrated QR wallet address system, transaction notifications, and dark/light mode customization. ✅ Blockchain Integration: Deployed smart contracts on Flow Testnet using Cadence for staking, NFT trading, and lending modules. Enabled token transfer, staking rewards tracking, and NFT minting directly from the dApp. ✅ AI Optimization: Added an AI-based yield optimizer to recommend the best staking pools using real-time market data. ✅ Backend & Database: Configured MongoDB + IPFS for secure and decentralized data management. ✅ Documentation: Published whitepaper, project docs, and live demo showcasing FlowNest’s features. 📘 Whitepaper: FlowNest Whitepaper 🌍 Live Demo: https://flownest.vercel.app 💻 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/shriyashsoni/FlowNest

💰 Fundraising Status FlowNest is currently self-funded and developed independently by the founding team as part of the Flow HackQuest initiative. We have not yet raised any external funding, but we are in discussions with potential partners and blockchain accelerators to scale our platform beyond the testnet phase. Our next fundraising milestone focuses on securing $20,000–$30,000 in seed grants and ecosystem support from the Flow Foundation, strategic angel investors, and DeFi incubators. These funds will be used for: Expanding smart contract infrastructure and security audits Scaling AI yield optimization models UI/UX enhancement for global accessibility Marketing, community rewards, and validator incentives Funding Stage: Pre-seed (Bootstrapped) Total Raised: $0 (Self-funded) Next Goal: $25,000 Grant from Flow Ecosystem