Avolink 🎫

A Next-Generation Web3 Event Ticketing Platform Built on Avalanche

Avolink revolutionizes event ticketing by combining the security and transparency of blockchain technology with the speed and user experience of modern web applications. Built on the Avalanche network, Avolink ensures authentic, transferable, and verifiable event tickets while providing lightning-fast transactions and low fees.

🏔️ How Avalanche Powers Avolink

Why Avalanche?

Avalanche is the backbone of Avolink's decentralized event ticketing ecosystem, providing crucial advantages that make our platform superior to traditional ticketing solutions:

🚀 Lightning-Fast Transactions

Sub-second finality ensures ticket purchases are confirmed almost instantly
High throughput supports concurrent ticket sales without congestion
Real-time event creation with immediate blockchain confirmation

💰 Minimal Transaction Costs

Low gas fees make micro-transactions viable for affordable event tickets
Predictable costs help event organizers plan their pricing strategies
No hidden fees for ticket holders during purchases or transfers

🌍 EVM Compatibility

Seamless integration with existing Ethereum tooling and libraries
Smart contract portability allows easy deployment of proven contract patterns
Developer-friendly environment with familiar Solidity development

🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security

Avalanche Consensus provides unparalleled security for high-value event tickets
Validator network ensures ticket authenticity and prevents counterfeiting
Immutable records create permanent proof of ticket ownership and transfers

♻️ Environmental Sustainability

Proof-of-Stake consensus reduces energy consumption by 99.9% compared to PoW networks
Carbon-neutral operations align with environmentally conscious event organizers
Sustainable ticketing for eco-friendly events and green initiatives

🛠️ Avalanche Components Used in Avolink

1. Avalanche Fuji Testnet

export const AVALANCHE_FUJI_CONFIG = {
  chainId: 43113,
  chainIdHex: "0xa869",
  name: "Avalanche Fuji Testnet",
  rpcUrl: "https://api.avax-test.network/ext/bc/C/rpc",
  blockExplorer: "https://testnet.snowtrace.io",
  nativeCurrency: {
    name: "Avalanche",
    symbol: "AVAX",
    decimals: 18,
  },
};

Usage in Avolink:

Development and testing environment
Smart contract deployment and testing
Transaction simulation and gas estimation
User wallet integration testing

2. C-Chain (Contract Chain)

The primary execution environment for Avolink's smart contracts:

Smart Contracts Deployed:

EventManager Contract: 0x57e0f634c7cdb7c6696585fdc2b500c294711308
- Handles event creation and management
- Processes ticket sales and transfers
- Manages event metadata and pricing
TicketNFT Contract: 0x36d8c60535486e35f9dc84d36a784e49aa34546e
- ERC-721 compliant ticket NFTs
- Unique ticket identification and ownership
- Attendance verification and fraud prevention

3. AVAX Token Integration

// Ticket pricing in AVAX
ticketPrice: "0.1", // 0.1 AVAX per ticket
nativeCurrency: {
  name: "Avalanche",
  symbol: "AVAX", 
  decimals: 18
}

AVAX Usage:

Event ticket payments - All tickets purchased with AVAX
Gas fee payments - Transaction costs paid in AVAX
Smart contract interactions - Contract calls funded by AVAX
Revenue distribution - Event organizers receive AVAX payments

4. Avalanche JSON-RPC API

const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(AVALANCHE_FUJI_CONFIG.rpcUrl);

API Integration:

Real-time blockchain queries for ticket verification
Event data synchronization between blockchain and cache
Transaction monitoring and status updates
Smart contract state reading for UI updates

5. Snowtrace Block Explorer Integration

blockExplorer: "https://testnet.snowtrace.io"

Features:

Transaction tracking and verification links
Smart contract verification and source code viewing
Event history and audit trails
Public transparency for all ticket transactions

6. Avalanche Wallet Integration

// Multi-wallet support for Avalanche
const walletProviders = {
  metamask: window.ethereum,
  core: window.avalanche,
  // Automatic detection and switching
}

Supported Wallets:

MetaMask - Most popular Ethereum wallet with Avalanche support
Core Wallet - Native Avalanche wallet for optimal experience
Automatic network switching to Avalanche Fuji
Custom network addition for seamless onboarding

🏗️ Architecture Overview

Hybrid Architecture: Blockchain + Database

┌─────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Next.js UI    │◄──►│  Supabase Cache  │◄──►│ Avalanche Chain │
│                 │    │                  │    │                 │
│ • Event Display │    │ • Fast Queries   │    │ • Source Truth  │
│ • User Actions  │    │ • Search Index   │    │ • Smart Contracts│
│ • Real-time UI  │    │ • Performance    │    │ • NFT Tickets   │
└─────────────────┘    └──────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Benefits of This Architecture:

Avalanche provides security and ownership - All critical data on-chain
Supabase provides speed - Instant loading and search capabilities
Automatic synchronization - Best of both worlds seamlessly integrated

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and pnpm
MetaMask or Core Wallet
AVAX tokens on Fuji testnet (Get testnet AVAX)

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/CaffeinatedEngineer/avolink.git
cd avolink

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Setup environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local

Environment Configuration

# Avalanche Configuration (Auto-configured)
NEXT_PUBLIC_AVALANCHE_RPC_URL=https://api.avax-test.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
NEXT_PUBLIC_AVALANCHE_CHAIN_ID=43113
NEXT_PUBLIC_BLOCK_EXPLORER=https://testnet.snowtrace.io

# Authentication
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_key
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret

# Database Cache
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url  
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_key

Development

# Start development server
pnpm dev

# Build for production
pnpm build

# Start production server
pnpm start

Database Setup

Create a Supabase project
Run the setup script in SQL editor:

# Execute database schema
psql -f scripts/setup-database.sql

🎯 Core Features

For Event Organizers

✅ Create events on Avalanche with smart contract security
✅ Set ticket prices in AVAX with transparent, low-cost transactions
✅ Instant revenue settlement directly to your wallet
✅ Real-time sales analytics powered by blockchain data
✅ Anti-fraud protection through NFT ticket uniqueness
✅ Resale limit controls to prevent scalping

For Event Attendees

✅ Authentic tickets verified on Avalanche blockchain
✅ Instant purchases with sub-second transaction finality
✅ Low transaction fees making small event tickets viable
✅ Transferable ownership through secure NFT transfers
✅ QR code verification for seamless event entry
✅ Permanent ownership records stored on-chain

For Developers

✅ Open source smart contracts verified on Snowtrace
✅ Comprehensive APIs for ticket verification and management
✅ TypeScript integration with full type safety
✅ Real-time WebSocket updates for live event data
✅ Extensible architecture for custom event types

🔧 Tech Stack

Frontend

Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router
TypeScript - Type-safe development
Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
Framer Motion - Smooth animations
Radix UI - Accessible component primitives

Blockchain

Avalanche Fuji Testnet - Fast, low-cost blockchain
Ethers.js - Ethereum library for blockchain interactions
Solidity Smart Contracts - Event and ticket management logic
ERC-721 NFTs - Unique, transferable ticket tokens

Backend & Database

Supabase - PostgreSQL database with real-time features
Clerk - Authentication and user management
RESTful APIs - Custom ticket verification endpoints
Row Level Security - Database access control

📊 Avalanche Network Benefits

Feature	Traditional Ticketing	Avolink on Avalanche
Transaction Speed	Minutes to hours	Sub-second finality
Transaction Cost	$2-5 + platform fees	$0.01-0.10 in AVAX
Fraud Prevention	Limited verification	Blockchain-verified NFTs
Ownership Transfer	Platform-dependent	Direct peer-to-peer
Revenue Settlement	30+ days	Instant
Global Access	Geographic restrictions	Borderless
Transparency	Opaque processes	Open, auditable
Platform Risk	Single point of failure	Decentralized

🛡️ Security & Verification

Smart Contract Security

Verified contracts on Snowtrace block explorer
OpenZeppelin standards for battle-tested security patterns
Automated testing with comprehensive test coverage
Multi-signature controls for contract upgrades

Ticket Verification API

// Verify ticket ownership on Avalanche
POST /api/verify-ticket
{
  "ticketId": 123,
  "expectedOwner": "0x..."
}

// Response includes blockchain verification
{
  "success": true,
  "verification": {
    "isValid": true,
    "owner": "0x...",
    "eventId": 1,
    "isUsed": false
  }
}

🌟 Roadmap

Phase 1: Core Platform ✅

Event creation on Avalanche
NFT ticket minting
Wallet integration (MetaMask, Core)
Basic ticket verification

Phase 2: Enhanced Features 🚧

Avalanche Mainnet deployment
Multi-chain support (Ethereum, Polygon bridges)
Advanced resale controls with royalty mechanisms
Event discovery with location-based search

Phase 3: Platform Expansion 📋

Mobile app with native wallet integration
Enterprise partnerships with major venues
Cross-chain bridges for multi-network compatibility
DeFi integrations for yield-bearing ticket deposits

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to make Avolink the best Web3 event platform!

Development Setup

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
Make your changes and test on Avalanche Fuji
Submit a pull request with detailed description

Areas for Contribution

🔧 Smart contract improvements and gas optimization
🎨 UI/UX enhancements and accessibility improvements
🌐 Multi-language support for global adoption
📱 Mobile responsiveness and PWA features
🔗 Additional wallet integrations

Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Create an issue on GitHub.

Built with ❤️ on Avalanche

Avolink demonstrates the power of Avalanche's fast, low-cost, and environmentally friendly blockchain technology for real-world applications. Experience the future of event ticketing today!

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