Build and Deploy a Governance Voting Dashboard on Rootstock

This project is a Governance Voting Dashboard built on the Rootstock blockchain. It allows users to create and vote for teams using governance tokens ERC20 tokens.

The voting is managed by a smart contract, making it decentralized and transparent. Each team has a unique name, a governance token, and a leader, and users can vote by transferring tokens to their preferred teams.

The dashboard is designed for token-based voting, where votes are reflected in a team's score. Higher scores indicate more community support for that team.

Prerequisites

Before you begin your journey into deploying smart contracts on the Rootstock blockchain, ensure you have the following essential tools set up:

• Node.js

You will need Node.js installed on your machine to run the project locally. Download the latest LTS version, which is recommended for most users.

• Web3 Wallet (Metamask)

A Web3 wallet is required for signing transactions and interacting with the Rootstock network. This wallet will enable you to manage your cryptocurrencies and deploy your smart contracts securely.

Features

1. Create Teams
   Users can establish teams by providing:
   • A team name
   • A meme token address (used for team identity)
   • A team leader address
2. Vote for Teams
   Users cast votes for their preferred teams using governance tokens.
3. Token Balance Tracking
   The system monitors each team leader's balance of governance tokens.
4. Smart Contracts Integration
   The project integrates smart contracts to handle team creation, voting, and token transactions.
5. ERC20 Governance
   Votes are cast using ERC20 tokens, ensuring decentralized governance.

Core Smart Contract: TeamsManager

The TeamsManager contract, written in Solidity, is the foundation of the voting system. It manages team creation, voting, and score tracking, and enforces administrative controls.

Key functions:

• vote(teamName, transferAmount)
  Allows users to vote for a team by transferring governance tokens. teamName specifies the team to receive the vote, and transferAmount is the token amount to transfer.

  function vote(string memory teamName, uint256 transferAmount) public nonReentrant { 
    require(bytes(_teams[teamName].teamName).length > 0, "Unknown team");
    require(keccak256(abi.encodePacked(_teamLeaders[msg.sender])) != keccak256(abi.encodePacked(teamName)), "Cannot vote for own team");
  
    _teams[teamName].score += transferAmount;
  
    bool success = _votingTokenContract.transferFrom(msg.sender, address(this), transferAmount);
    require(success, "Token transfer failed");
   }

• getTeamNames()
  Returns a list of all teams registered in the contract.

function getTeamNames() external view returns(string[] memory) {
    return _teamNames;
  }

• getTeamInfo(teamName)
  Provides detailed information on a specified team.

 function getTeamInfo(string memory teamName) public view returns(TeamInfo memory) {
    return _teams[teamName];
  }

• getScore(teamName)
  Retrieves the current vote score for a team.

 function getScore(string memory teamName) public view returns(uint256) {
    return _teams[teamName].score;
  }

• addTeam(teamName, memeTokenAddress, teamLeaderAddress)
  Allows administrators to add a new team, specifying the team's name, meme token address, and leader address.

function addTeam(string memory teamName, address memeTokenAddress, address teamLeaderAddress) public {
    require(bytes(_teams[teamName].teamName).length == 0, "Team already added");
    require(bytes(_teamLeaders[teamLeaderAddress]).length == 0, "Leader already assigned to a team");

    IERC20 memeTokenContract = IERC20(memeTokenAddress);
    string memory memeTokenName = memeTokenContract.name();
    string memory memeTokenUri = memeTokenContract.getUri();

    _teamNames.push(teamName);
    _teamLeaders[teamLeaderAddress] = teamName;
    _teams[teamName] = TeamInfo(teamName, memeTokenName, memeTokenUri, memeTokenAddress, teamLeaderAddress, 0);
  }

• setReadyToVote()
  Marks the contract as ready for voting. Only administrators can call this function.

  function setReadyToVote() public onlyAdmins {
    _readyToVote = true;
  }

• reset()
  Resets the contract's voting state and clears team data. Only administrators can execute this.

    function reset() public onlyAdmins {
    for (uint256 i; i < _teamNames.length; i++) {
      _readyToVote = false;
      _teamLeaders[_teams[_teamNames[i]].teamLeaderAddress] = "";
      _teams[_teamNames[i]] = TeamInfo("", "", "", address(0), address(0), 0);
    }
    _teamNames = [""];
  }

Getting Started

Clone the Repository

Clone the project repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/rsksmart/rootstock-dynamic.git

Install Dependencies

Navigate to the project directory and install dependencies with:

npm install

Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project root directory and populate it with the required environment variables as listed above.

Environment Variables

Set the following environment variables in your .env file to ensure the project functions correctly:

1. NEXT_PUBLIC_TEAM_MANAGER_ADDRESS

This is the address of the TeamsManager smart contract that will be deployed to the Rootstock network. It manages the voting and team data.

NEXT_PUBLIC_TEAM_MANAGER_ADDRESS (fig 1.)

note

If you’re new to deploying contracts on Remix, check out this tutorial for more detailed steps.

• How to get it:
  • Deploy the TeamsManager.sol contract to the Rootstock network using RemixIDE, a popular tool for writing and deploying smart contracts.
  • Once deployed, you’ll find the contract’s address in the Remix’s console. Copy this address.
  • Paste this address into your .env file as shown below:

NEXT_PUBLIC_TEAM_MANAGER_ADDRESS=<Your_Team_Manager_Contract_Address>

2. NEXT_PUBLIC_RPC_URL

This is the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) URL that allows an application to interact with the Rootstock blockchain. An RPC URL is essentially a link to the blockchain network.

Tip

If you’re unsure how to navigate the Rootstock RPC Dashboard, refer to the Getting Started with Rootstock RPC API.

• How to get it:

  • Go to the Rootstock RPC Dashboard and create an account or log in.
  • Once logged in, create a new project or access an existing one to generate a testnet RPC URL.
  • Copy the URL and add it to your .env file like so:

NEXT_PUBLIC_RPC_URL=<Your_Rootstock_RPC_URL>

3. NEXT_PUBLIC_EXPLORER

This is the blockchain explorer URL, which lets you view transaction details on the Rootstock network.

• How to get it:
  • For testnet (for testing purposes), use this URL: https://explorer.testnet.rootstock.io.
  • For mainnet (for production), use this URL: https://explorer.rootstock.io.

Example:

NEXT_PUBLIC_EXPLORER=https://explorer.testnet.rootstock.io

This variable allows your app to link to transaction history directly on the explorer, providing a user-friendly way to verify actions on the blockchain.

4. NEXT_PUBLIC_PINATA_URL

This is the URL to Pinata, an IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) provider, which will be used to store and retrieve metadata related to teams and votes.

NEXT_PUBLIC_PINATA_URL (fig 2.)

• How to get it:
  • Start by logging into your Pinata Cloud account and navigate to the dashboard Pinata.
  • In the dashboard, click on the "Files" tab to access the file storage area.
  • Click the "Upload" button and select a sample image file from your device to upload.
  • After the upload is complete, locate the uploaded image in the file list. You’ll see a URL provided by Pinata that can be used to access your file.

For example:

https://emerald-familiar-cobra-431.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVsBy3vo9tmbjYmFNCiRwAvCBU7p9peEEgyR9awJg4Tyj

• The base URL is the part of the file URL before the unique CID (Content Identifier). In this example, the base URL is:

https://emerald-familiar-cobra-431.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/

• To display images or files from Pinata Cloud on your frontend, simply append the CID to the base URL.

Example:

NEXT_PUBLIC_PINATA_URL=<Your_Pinata_URL>

note

IPFS helps in securely storing data in a decentralized way, and Pinata simplifies accessing this data on IPFS in your dApp.

5. NEXT_PUBLIC_GOVERNANCE_TOKEN

This is the address of the ERC20 governance token that users will use to vote. ERC20 tokens are a standard token type on Ethereum-compatible networks.

• How to get it:

  • If you already have a governance token contract, you can deploy it on the Rootstock network, similar to the TeamsManager contract.

  • Otherwise, you can use an existing ERC20 token address if one has been provided for the governance purposes.

Example:

NEXT_PUBLIC_GOVERNANCE_TOKEN=<Your_Governance_Token_Address>

Complete environment:

NEXT_PUBLIC_TEAM_MANAGER_ADDRESS=<Your_Team_Manager_Contract_Address>
NEXT_PUBLIC_RPC_URL=<Your_Rootstock_RPC_URL>
NEXT_PUBLIC_EXPLORER=https://explorer.testnet.rootstock.io
NEXT_PUBLIC_PINATA_URL=<Your_Pinata_URL>
NEXT_PUBLIC_GOVERNANCE_TOKEN=<Your_Governance_Token_Address>

Start the Development Server

Launch the development server with:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the voting dashboard.

Development server (fig 3.)

Interacting with the Frontend

Connect Your Wallet

• Click the Connect Wallet button in the top-right corner.
• Choose your Web3 wallet (e.g., MetaMask) and connect it to the Rootstock network.
• Make sure your wallet is funded with some governance tokens for voting and RBTC tokens to cover transaction fees.

Explore the Teams

Explore the Teams (fig 4.)

• Explore the list of teams in the Teams List section.
• For each team, you can view:
  • Logo: Visual representation or meme associated with the team.
  • Team Name: Helps identify each team uniquely.
  • Symbol: Represents the token each team uses for voting.
  • Leader Address: Shows the team leader’s wallet address.
  • Meme Token Address: Address of the token associated with the team.
  • Score: The number of votes the team has received.
• This information helps you decide which team to support with your vote.

Vote for a Team

Vote for a Team (fig 5.)

• To vote, find the team you want to support and click the Vote button in the Option column.
• You will see a pop up screen with a field to add the amount to vote and an Add vote button.
• Confirm the transaction in your wallet. You’ll need governance tokens to cast your vote and a small amount of RBTC tokens for transaction fees.
• Once confirmed, your vote will be registered, and the team’s score will update to reflect your support.

Check the Scores

• After voting, you’ll see the Score column update with the new total votes.
• The scores reflect the level of community support each team has received.

Adding a Team (For Administrators)

Adding a Team (fig 6.)

• If you have administrative privileges, you can add a new team by clicking the Add Team button.
• Enter the following details to create a new team:
  • Team Name: A unique name for the team.
  • Meme Token Address: Address of the meme token associated with the team.
  • Team Leader Address: Wallet address of the team leader.
• Once added, the new team will appear in the Teams List, and users can start voting for it.

Conclusion

Following this guide, you can build and deploy a fully functional Governance Voting Dashboard that supports decentralized decision-making on the Rootstock Network.

This dApp enables users to create teams, manage proposals, and cast votes using governance tokens (ERC20).

The dApp simplifies the voting process and enhances user engagement with an intuitive interface and smooth interactions.

Whether you're a developer looking to learn or a project leader aiming to implement decentralized governance, this guide equips you with all the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Start building your dApp today and unlock the potential of transparent and efficient governance!