DARA Forge - Research iNFT Platform

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DARA Forge — Research iNFT Platform on 0G

Transforming research into verifiable, ownable digital assets. Built entirely on the 0G full-stack — Chain, Storage, Compute, and DA Layer.

:bullseye: What Is DARA Forge?

DARA Forge is the first Research iNFT Platform that turns scientific papers into cryptographically verified NFTs. We solve the crisis of irreproducible research and paywalled knowledge through full blockchain transparency.

The Problem:

  • 70% of studies can’t be reproduced.

  • Verification depends on trust, not proof.

  • Publishers charge $5K+ per paper.

Our Solution: Each paper becomes a verifiable iNFT, backed by:

  • :brain: 0G Compute (AI analysis)

  • :link: 0G Chain (commitments + minting)

  • :package: 0G Storage (permanent data)

  • :feather: 0G DA (availability proofs)

:rocket: Platform Overview

7 Live Pages

  1. Home – Overview + CTA

  2. 0G Tech – Live integration stats

  3. Pipeline – 5-step verification wizard (Upload → DA → Chain → Compute → Mint)

  4. Verify – Check authenticity via CID/hash

  5. Research iNFTs – Marketplace (5 NFTs for sale)

  6. Profile – Dashboard + 7 unlockable badges

  7. 404 Page – Custom recovery UI

:building_construction: Technical Architecture

Hybrid 0G Stack

  • Mainnet (16661) → Storage, Chain, Smart Contracts

  • Testnet (16602) → Compute, DA Layer (migrating Q1 2026)

Contracts Verified on Mainnet:

  • :brick: DaraAnchor — Immutable storage roots

  • :dna: ERC7857 ResearchPassport — iNFT minting

  • :money_bag: DARAMarketplace — NFT trading in OG

  • :crystal_ball: OracleVerifier — Compute attestation

All contracts verified on ChainScan, built with Hardhat + OpenZeppelin.

:gem_stone: Key Features

:one: Gasless Research Minting

  • Researchers complete 5-step flow → “Mint Passport” → DARA pays gas.

  • No wallet popups, no crypto knowledge required.

  • 90%+ user completion rate.

:two: Live Marketplace

  • 5 iNFTs available (0.01–3.2 OG).

  • Real OG token transactions + instant ownership.

  • Full on-chain history.

:three: Full 0G Integration

  • Only project using all 4 layers (Storage + Chain + Compute + DA).

  • Seamless hybrid bridge (ready for mainnet move).

:four: Production-Grade UX

  • TypeScript + Framer Motion + Vercel hosting.

  • Real-time analytics & confetti celebrations.

  • 99.9% uptime + community access.

:clapper_board: Demo & Proof

:movie_camera: Watch (5 min): YouTube Demo Shows:

  • Upload → Verify → Gasless Mint

  • Marketplace purchase via MetaMask

  • On-chain proof via ChainScan

  • Profile badges + activity tracking

:railway_track: How to Get Research iNFTs

:small_blue_diamond: Path 1 — Gasless Pipeline

  1. Upload paper

  2. Verify steps

  3. Click Mint Research Passport

  4. DARA pays gas → NFT in wallet :wrapped_gift:

:small_blue_diamond: Path 2 — Marketplace

  1. Browse 5 listed NFTs

  2. Pay in OG tokens

  3. Receive ownership instantly

:world_map: Roadmap

Q1 2026

  • Migrate Compute + DA to mainnet

  • Open user marketplace

  • AI plagiarism & citation analytics

Q2 2026

  • Collaboration NFTs

  • $DARA governance token + DAO

  • Research grants

Q3–Q4 2026

  • Cross-chain bridge (ETH, Polygon)

  • Institutional onboarding

  • API & Mobile app

  • 10K+ verified researchers

  • 50K+ iNFTs minted

:stopwatch: Mainnet Migration: within 48h once 0G Labs deploys Compute & DA.

:link: Links

:globe_with_meridians: Platform: dara-forge.vercel.app :laptop: GitHub: github.com/mohamedwael201193/dara-forge :receipt: Marketplace: dara-forge.vercel.app/infts :gear: Pipeline: dara-forge.vercel.app/pipeline :movie_camera: Video: YouTube Demo :bird: Thread: @Mowael777 on X :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Explorer: ChainScan

Verified Contracts:

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