SkillQuest

SkillQuest is a decentralized learning platform built on the Pharos blockchain that reimagines traditional education through blockchain-powered skill verification, tokenized incentives, and gamified learning. It enables users to learn in a structured environment, earn rewards for their progress, and receive verifiable NFT certificates as proof of skill mastery all recorded on-chain through a unified smart contract system.

Key Features

• Gamified Learning Modules
  Structured courses with levels, XP points, and achievements that keep users engaged.

• Token Incentives
  Learners earn the native $LEARN token for completing lessons, quizzes, and participating in community challenges.

• NFT Certificates
  Upon completing a course, learners are awarded ERC-1155 NFT certificates minted directly from SkillQuest.sol, serving as immutable, verifiable proof of skills.

• Decentralized Course Monetization
  Instructors can publish and monetize courses directly through the platform, with built-in revenue sharing logic.

• Skill Tree Progression
  Courses are designed in a progression format users unlock advanced content by completing foundational skills.

• On-Chain Analytics
  All learner progress, achievements, and certifications are transparently recorded on-chain for portability and verification.

Technology Stack

• Blockchain: Pharos (low fees, scalable environment for dApps)

• Smart Contract: Solidity handles token rewards, NFTs, course management, user progress, and certifications)

• Frontend: React + Tailwind CSS

• Storage: IPFS (course content, certificate metadata)

• Authentication: Web3 wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect

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  SkillQuest.sol

  All core functionalities are implemented in a single modular smart contract:

  • Course Management: Instructors can add/edit courses with metadata stored off-chain.

  • Enrollment: Users can enroll using tokens or free access depending on course settings.

  • XP and Progress Tracking: Tracks user participation, quizzes, and assignment completion.

  • Rewards Engine: Calculates and distributes $LEARN tokens to users based on milestones.

  • NFT Minting: Issues ERC-1155 NFT certificates upon course completion, including course name, date, and skill level.

  • Revenue Sharing: Smart contract manages payouts to instructors automatically.

  • Security: Basic anti-fraud logic to ensure authentic course completion before reward/certificate issuance

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    Tokenomics

    • $LEARN Token

      • Utility: Used for course enrollment, instructor payments, governance, and reward distribution

      • Earned by: Completing courses, passing quizzes, referring others, and contributing to community discussions

    • NFT Certificates

      • Minted directly from the smart contract

      • Display skills and achievements on-chain

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    User Flow

    1. Sign-Up: Connect Web3 wallet, set learning interests

    2. Enroll: Browse and join courses using $LEARN or free tier

    3. Learn & Engage: Complete interactive lessons and quizzes

    4. Earn: Receive XP and $LEARN tokens based on performance

    5. Verify: Mint NFT certificate upon course completion

    6. Progress: Unlock new content and track journey with on-chain badges

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    Why Pharos?

    Pharos offers the perfect infrastructure for SkillQuest: low transaction fees, scalability, and a developer-friendly environment that supports real-time on-chain interactions and fast finality for NFT minting and reward distribution

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    Conclusion

    SkillQuest bridges the gap between education and Web3 by transforming passive learning into an engaging, rewarding, and verifiable experience. The platform offers a streamlined and transparent learning ecosystem powered by the Pharos blockchain. With on-chain proof of skills, tokenized incentives, and a gamified structure, SkillQuest empowers learners worldwide to build real value through knowledge securely, transparently, and autonomously.