Aethereal

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Problem Statement

Aethereal allows you to easily generate stunning images with AI and mint them as unique NFTs. It offers a user-friendly platform for artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to explore and create captivating digital art. With Aethereal, you can effortlessly transform your creative ideas into one-of-a-kind masterpieces, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to enhance and refine your images. The platform simplifies the process of minting your creations as NFTs, ensuring that each piece is securely registered on the blockchain as a distinct and valuable asset.

Solution

Aethereal is a full-stack web application that leverages the power of AI to generate unique NFT art on the Galadriel blockchain. The project is built using a modern tech stack, combining several cutting-edge technologies to create a seamless user experience.Frontend Framework: Next.js The frontend of Aethereal is built using Next.js, a React-based framework that provides server-side rendering, static site generation, and an optimized development experience. Next.js was chosen for its performance benefits and its ability to create dynamic, interactive user interfaces. Key components of the frontend include:Custom pages for home, create, profile, and leaderboard viewsReusable components like Navbar and NFTPreviewModalClient-side routing for a smooth, app-like experienceWeb3 Integration: Thirdweb Thirdweb is used as the primary Web3 development framework, facilitating interactions with the Galadriel blockchain. It provides a set of hooks and utilities that simplify blockchain operations such as:Connecting to user walletsReading and writing to smart contractsMinting NFTsBlockchain: Galadriel Galadriel, an AI-capable blockchain, is used as the underlying blockchain for NFT minting and smart contract execution. This choice allows for seamless integration of AI-generated content with blockchain technology.