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Nift

A modern Web3 application that allows users to purchase, send, and redeem cryptocurrency gift cards as NFTs. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Built on the starknet blockchain.

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NIFT - The Future of Digital Gift Cards

Reimagining gift-giving in the digital age


What is NIFT?

NIFT is a revolutionary digital gift card platform that combines the familiarity of traditional gift cards with the power of blockchain technology. Think of it as the next evolution of gift-giving - where your gift cards are truly yours to own, send, and even resell.

The Problem We're Solving

Traditional gift cards have several limitations:

  • Lost or Forgotten: Billions of dollars in gift cards go unused every year

  • Non-Transferable: Can't easily give your unused gift card to someone else

  • Limited Options: Restricted to specific stores or brands

  • No Proof of Ownership: Cards can be lost, stolen, or disputed

  • Expiration Issues: Many cards lose value over time

How NIFT Works

For Gift Givers

  1. Choose Your Amount: Select how much cryptocurrency you want to put on the gift card

  2. Purchase: Your crypto is safely locked in our system

  3. Receive Your Gift Card: Get a unique digital gift card (like a special digital collectible)

  4. Send to Anyone: Share your gift card with friends, family, or keep it for yourself

For Gift Recipients

  1. Receive: Get a digital gift card in your wallet

  2. Verify: See exactly what's inside your gift card

  3. Redeem: Convert back to cryptocurrency whenever you want

  4. Transfer: Send to someone else if you prefer

Key Benefits

🔒 True Ownership

Your gift cards are stored securely on the blockchain - no company can take them away or lose them.

💱 Any Cryptocurrency

Create gift cards with Starknet token, Ethereum, USDC, or any supported cryptocurrency.

🎁 Actually Transferable

Give your unused gift cards to friends, sell them, or trade them - they're truly yours.

🌍 Global & Instant

Send gift cards anywhere in the world instantly, no banks or borders involved.

🎯 No Expiration

Your gift cards never expire and never lose their value.

🏆 Earn Rewards

Get loyalty points every time you purchase gift cards.

Real-World Use Cases

Personal Gifting

  • Birthday presents for crypto-savvy friends

  • Holiday gifts that won't get lost in a drawer

  • Wedding gifts with lasting value

  • "Thank you" gifts that can be used anywhere

Business Applications

  • Employee bonuses and rewards

  • Customer loyalty programs

  • Promotional campaigns

  • Corporate gifting solutions

Investment & Savings

  • Store value in a gifting format

  • Give yourself "future gifts" as a savings method

  • Create gift cards during market dips to give during peaks

Why Choose NIFT Over Traditional Gift Cards?

Traditional Gift Cards

NIFT Gift Cards

Tied to one store/brand

Use any supported cryptocurrency

Can't be transferred

Fully transferable and tradeable

Often expire

Never expire

Easy to lose physically

Stored securely on blockchain

No proof of unused value

Transparent, verifiable value

Limited redemption options

Redeem to any cryptocurrency

The Technology (Simplified)

NIFT uses blockchain technology to create what are called "NFTs" (Non-Fungible Tokens). Think of these as digital certificates of ownership that can't be faked or duplicated.

What this means for you:

  • Proof of Ownership: Your gift card is verifiably yours

  • Transparency: You can always see what's in your gift card

  • Security: Impossible to counterfeit or hack

  • Permanence: Your gift cards exist forever on the blockchain until it is redeemed.

Getting Started

Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet

Download a cryptocurrency wallet app (we'll guide you through this).

Step 2: Get Some Cryptocurrency

Purchase cryptocurrency from any major exchange or use what you already have.

Step 3: Connect to NIFT

Visit our platform and connect your wallet.

Step 4: Create Your First Gift Card

Choose your amount and create your first NIFT gift card!

The Future of NIFT

We're building toward a world where:

  • Gift Card Marketplace: Buy and sell gift cards from other users

  • Merchant Integration: Use NIFT gift cards directly with online stores

  • Yield Generation: Earn interest on unused gift card balances

  • Social Features: Share gift cards on social media, create gift card parties

  • Mobile App: Full mobile experience for easy gift card management

Join the Revolution

NIFT isn't just a product - it's a movement toward truly owning your digital assets and making gift-giving more meaningful, flexible, and valuable.

Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or someone who just wants better gift cards, NIFT offers a new way to share value with the people you care about.


NIFT - Where every gift tells a story, and every story has value.

本次黑客松进展

Frontend User Interface 100% Smart contract implementation 100% Integration smart contract into smart contract 90% Generating NFT images and Metadata for each purchased gift via a backend service (pending) IPFS storage (pending)

技术栈

Next
cairo
Node
Web3

融资状态

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