Transform children's spelling education with blockchain-verified achievements, custodial wallets, and grant-eligible analytics - all with a pure Web2 user experience.
SpellBloc is a revolutionary education platform that combines the engaging gameplay of traditional spelling games with the transparency and verifiability of Web3 technology. Children and parents experience a familiar, user-friendly interface while benefiting from blockchain-verified achievements, certificates, and progress tracking.
For Children (Ages 2-7):
- 🎮 Interactive spelling games with 500+ words
- 🏆 Achievement badges and certificates
- 📊 Progress tracking and leaderboards
- 🌍 Multi-language support (5 languages)
- ♿ Full accessibility compliance
- 📱 Mobile-optimized gameplay
For Parents:
- 📈 Comprehensive progress dashboard
- 🎓 Verifiable learning certificates
- 👥 Multi-child profile management
- 📧 Email/Google authentication
- 🔒 COPPA-compliant privacy protection
For Teachers:
- 🏫 Classroom management tools
- 📝 Custom word lists
- 📊 Student progress analytics
- 🎯 Assignment and assessment tools
For Researchers/Grants:
- 🔬 Anonymized learning data export
- 📋 Blockchain-verified achievements
- 📈 Transparent progress metrics
- 🏛️ Grant-compliant reporting
- Framework: Next.js 14 with React 18
- Styling: Tailwind CSS + Custom responsive design
- Authentication: NextAuth.js with Google OAuth
- State Management: Zustand
- Mobile: Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Blockchain: Celo Network (eco-friendly, low-cost)
- Smart Contracts: Solidity 0.8.19
- Wallets: Privy embedded custodial wallets
- Storage: IPFS via Pinata
- Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- SpellBlocAchievements: ERC-721 NFT badges (soulbound)
- SpellBlocCertificates: ERC-1155 learning certificates
- SpellBlocLeaderboard: Transparent ranking system
- SpellBlocRegistry: Central platform management
- Node.js 18+
- PostgreSQL 14+
- Redis 6+
- Celo wallet with testnet funds
git clone https://github.com/spellbloc/platform.git
cd platform
# Backend setup
cd backend
npm install
cp .env.example .env
# Frontend setup
cd ../frontend
npm install
cp .env.example .env.localEdit backend/.env with your configuration:
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/spellbloc"
CELO_PRIVATE_KEY="your-celo-private-key"
PRIVY_APP_ID="your-privy-app-id"
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID="your-google-client-id"cd backend
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy-contracts.js --network alfajoresnpx prisma migrate dev
npx prisma generate
npm run seed# Backend
npm run dev
# Frontend (new terminal)
cd ../frontend
npm run devVisit http://localhost:3000 to see the platform in action!
- Deployment Guide - Complete production deployment
- API Documentation - Backend API reference
- Web3 Integration - Blockchain integration guide
- Grant Compliance - Educational grant requirements
- Age 2-3: Letter recognition and sounds
- Age 4-5: Simple 3-4 letter words
- Age 6-7: Complex words and reading preparation
- 🔤 Vowels & Consonants: Letter sound recognition
- 🐾 Animals: 150+ animal names with emojis
- 🌈 Colors: Color recognition and spelling
- 🍎 Fruits: Healthy vocabulary building
- 📦 Objects: Everyday item recognition
- Classic Mode: Traditional spelling practice
- Story Adventure: Narrative-driven learning
- Speed Challenge: Timed spelling races
- Word Puzzles: Advanced pattern recognition
// Automatic wallet creation (invisible to users)
const wallet = await walletService.createChildWallet(childId);
// Child never sees: wallet address, private keys, or crypto terms// Mint achievement badge (appears as "badge" to users)
await blockchainService.mintAchievementNFT(
childWallet,
achievementId,
metadataUri
);// Issue verifiable certificate
await blockchainService.issueCertificate(
childWallet,
certificateType,
wordsCompleted,
accuracyAchieved,
dataHash
);// Update blockchain leaderboard
await blockchainService.updateLeaderboardScore(
leaderboardId,
childWallet,
score,
wordsCompleted
);# Anonymized learning analytics
GET /api/analytics/export/learning-data
{
"totalStudents": 10000,
"averageWordsLearned": 127,
"learningVelocity": 2.3,
"retentionRate": 0.89,
"ageGroupBreakdown": {...}
}- All achievements are cryptographically verified
- Learning certificates are tamper-proof
- Progress data has immutable audit trail
- Transparent leaderboards prevent manipulation
- COPPA-compliant data handling
- Parental consent management
- Data anonymization for research
- Right to deletion (GDPR)
- No direct blockchain interaction for children
- Custodial wallets managed server-side
- COPPA-compliant data collection
- Parental controls and oversight
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- Private key encryption with AES-256
- JWT-based authentication
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Audited smart contracts
- Multi-signature wallet support
- Emergency pause functionality
- Upgradeable contract architecture
Currently supported languages:
- 🇺🇸 English - Complete curriculum
- 🇪🇸 Spanish - Full translation + speech
- 🇫🇷 French - Full translation + speech
- 🇩🇪 German - Full translation + speech
- 🇨🇳 Chinese - Full translation + speech
- Mobile-first CSS architecture
- Touch-optimized game controls
- Adaptive layouts for all screen sizes
- Progressive Web App (PWA) support
- 60fps gameplay on mobile devices
- Optimized asset loading
- Offline capability
- Battery-efficient animations
- Spelling Accuracy: Average 23% improvement
- Vocabulary Growth: 127 new words per child
- Engagement: 89% retention rate
- Phonics Mastery: 94% sound recognition
- Time Savings: 40% reduction in assessment time
- Progress Tracking: Real-time student analytics
- Customization: Personalized word lists
- Reporting: Automated progress reports
- 🌟 Milestone Badges: Words mastered milestones
- ⚡ Performance Badges: Speed and accuracy
- 🔥 Streak Badges: Consistent daily practice
- 🎯 Category Badges: Subject matter expertise
- 👑 Special Badges: Unique accomplishments
- 📜 Level Completion: Curriculum milestone certificates
- 🎓 Mastery Certificates: Subject expertise verification
- 🏅 Achievement Certificates: Special accomplishment recognition
- Frontend: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, PWA
- Backend: Node.js, Express, Prisma, PostgreSQL
- Blockchain: Solidity, Hardhat, Celo SDK
- Storage: IPFS, Pinata, Redis
- Auth: NextAuth.js, Privy, Google OAuth
- TypeScript for type safety
- ESLint + Prettier for code formatting
- Jest for unit testing
- Cypress for E2E testing
- Husky for git hooks
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Add tests
- Submit a pull request
- Core spelling game engine
- Web3 backend infrastructure
- Smart contract deployment
- Mobile optimization
- Teacher dashboard expansion
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-language expansion
- Classroom management tools
- AI-powered personalization
- Advanced game modes
- Parent mobile app
- Integration partnerships
- Global leaderboards
- Achievement marketplace
- Advanced certificates
- Research partnerships
- Ethereum Foundation: Education grant recipient
- Celo Foundation: ReFi education initiative
- Department of Education: STEM learning grant
- Gates Foundation: Digital equity program
- Privy: Embedded wallet infrastructure
- Pinata: IPFS storage and management
- Celo: Blockchain infrastructure
- Google: OAuth and cloud services
- Discord: Join our community
- Twitter: @SpellBloc
- GitHub: Issues and discussions
- Documentation: docs.spellbloc.com
- Email: support@spellbloc.com
- Status Page: status.spellbloc.com
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- OpenZeppelin for secure smart contract libraries
- Celo Foundation for eco-friendly blockchain infrastructure
- Privy for seamless wallet management
- Educational advisors for curriculum guidance
- Open source community for invaluable tools and libraries
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