CreatorToken

A decentralized platform that revolutionizes creator-fan relationships through tokenized support. Instead of traditional donations where fans receive nothing tangible in return, CreatorToken enables fans to invest in their favorite creators, aligning incentives and creating a sustainable ecosystem for content creators and their communities.

The Problem

Traditional creator support models are fundamentally broken:

• Donations are one-sided: Fans give money and receive nothing of lasting value
• Platform dependency: Creators are at the mercy of centralized platforms that can change monetization rules at any time
• No upside for early supporters: Fans who discover and support creators early receive no benefit when those creators succeed
• Limited funding options: Creators struggle to raise capital for projects without giving up equity or creative control

The Solution

CreatorToken introduces a tokenized support model built on Solana:

• Creators mint personal tokens with an Automated Market Maker (AMM) that dynamically prices tokens based on supply and demand
• Fans invest rather than donate: When you buy a creator's token, you're betting on their growth. If the creator succeeds and demand increases, your tokens appreciate in value
• Creators can raise funding by selling their own tokens, giving them capital without sacrificing ownership or creative freedom
• Token-gated content: Creators can offer exclusive content to token holders, creating additional utility and demand

How the AMM Works

The platform uses a bonding curve pricing model where:

• Token price increases as more tokens are purchased (supply increases)
• Token price decreases as tokens are sold (supply decreases)
• This creates organic price discovery based on genuine demand
• Early supporters benefit from lower entry prices

Architecture

creator-token/
├── anchor/          # Solana smart contracts (Rust)
├── backend/         # Express.js API server
└── frontend/        # React application

Anchor (Smart Contracts)

The on-chain program handles all trustless operations:

• Creator Identity: On-chain verification of creator accounts
• Token Minting: SPL Token 2022 standard with creator-controlled parameters
• AMM Logic: Bonding curve implementation for dynamic pricing
• Buy/Sell Operations: Atomic token swaps with price calculation

Key files:

• programs/creator-token/src/instructions/ - All program instructions
• programs/creator-token/src/state/ - On-chain account structures
• programs/creator-token/src/helpers/ - Utility functions including price calculations

Backend

Express.js server providing:

• Authentication: Wallet-based authentication using signed messages
• Creator Management: Profile creation and content posting
• Transaction Tracking: Off-chain indexing of buy/sell operations
• Content Delivery: Token-gated content access verification

Key directories:

• routers/ - API route handlers
• prisma/ - Database schema and migrations
• middleware/ - Authentication and request validation
• src/lib/ - Shared utilities including Solana RPC helpers

Frontend

React application with:

• Wallet Integration: Phantom, Solflare, and Torus wallet support
• Creator Profiles: Browse and interact with creator pages
• Trading Interface: Buy and sell creator tokens
• Dashboard: Portfolio tracking and transaction history
• Content Feed: View token-gated posts based on holdings

Key directories:

• src/pages/ - Main application routes
• src/hooks/ - Custom React hooks for Solana interactions
• src/contexts/ - Global state management
• src/components/ - Reusable UI components

Technology Stack

Layer	Technology
Blockchain	Solana
Smart Contracts	Anchor Framework (Rust)
Token Standard	SPL Token 2022
Backend	Express.js, Bun Runtime
Database	PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
Frontend	React, TypeScript, Vite
Styling	Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
Wallet	Solana Wallet Adapter

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• Rust and Cargo
• Solana CLI tools
• Anchor CLI
• PostgreSQL database

Environment Setup

Frontend (frontend/.env):

VITE_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_SOLANA_RPC_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8899
VITE_SOLANA_CLUSTER=testnet

Backend (backend/.env):

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/creator_token
JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
SOLANA_RPC_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8899

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/creator-token.git
cd creator-token

2. Install Anchor dependencies and build

cd anchor
yarn install
anchor build

3. Start local Solana validator

cd anchor
yarn localnet

4. Setup backend

cd ../backend
bun install
bun run db:migrate
bun run dev

5. Setup frontend

cd ../frontend
bun install
bun run dev

Running Tests

cd anchor
anchor test

Roadmap

Planned features for future releases:

• Allow creators to upload images and videos for posts