Ecency Mobile

A blockchain-powered social blogging app built with React Native for iOS and Android devices.

Overview

Ecency Mobile is a decentralized social blogging platform that empowers users to create, engage, and earn on the Hive blockchain. Experience Web3-style content creation and community building in a secure, open-source environment.

Features

📝 Social Blogging & Content Publishing

• Write articles, blogs, and posts with rich formatting
• Share ideas, stories, and media freely
• Publish and host your content for free

💰 Cryptocurrency Rewards

• Earn real cryptocurrency for content creation
• Get rewarded for upvoting and curating content
• Convert earnings into goods, services, or transfer to others

🌐 Community Engagement

• Discover and join communities around specific interests
• Connect with like-minded creators
• Participate in topic-based discussions

🎯 Content Interaction

• Like, comment, and curate content
• Boost posts for better exposure and engagement
• Contribute to content visibility through community actions

🔐 Secure Wallet

• Private keys stored locally on your device
• No server access to your funds or keys
• PIN protection for additional security

👤 Profile & Notifications

• Customize your profile
• Bookmark favorite content
• Receive notifications about community activities

Why Choose Ecency?

🔗 True Decentralization Built on the Hive blockchain - no central authority controls your data or content. You own your account, posts, and communities.

💎 Incentivized Engagement Unlike traditional social apps, Ecency rewards creators and curators with cryptocurrency for meaningful participation.

🌟 Open Source & Web3 Part of the broader Hive ecosystem with Web3 interoperability and community-driven development.

Prerequisites

• Node.js >= 18
• npm or Yarn package manager
• Xcode (for iOS development)
• Android SDK (for Android development)

Getting Started

Installation

git clone https://github.com/Musaid1234/ecency-mobile.git
cd ecency-mobile
npm install

Start Metro Bundler

npm start

Run on iOS

npm run ios

Run on Android

1. Setup Firebase:

   • Create a Firebase project
   • Add an Android app with package name app.esteem.mobile.android
   • Download google-services.json and place it in android/app/

2. Start the app:

   npm run android

Note: Installing dependencies automatically runs the Gradle patch script required by React Native 0.79. If you encounter Gradle errors after updating dependencies, run bash patch-gradle.sh to reapply the patch.

Project Structure

├── src/                 # Application source code
│   ├── components/      # Reusable UI components
│   ├── screens/         # App screens
│   ├── navigation/      # Navigation configuration
│   └── redux/           # State management
├── android/             # Native Android project
├── ios/                 # Native iOS project
├── resources/           # Static assets
├── __tests__/           # Jest tests
└── patches/             # patch-package files

Development

Useful Commands

# Run linter
npm run lint

# Fix linting issues
npm run lint:fix

# Format code
npm run format

# Run tests
npm test

# Clear cache and restart
npm run clear

Debugging

Reactotron Integration:

1. Install Reactotron desktop app
2. For Android: adb reverse tcp:9090 tcp:9090 then restart the app
3. iOS connects automatically

Building for Production

Android Release:

npm run bundle:android
cd android
./gradlew assembleRelease

iOS Release:

npm run bundle:ios
# Then open ios/ecency.xcworkspace in Xcode and archive

Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the project root:

NODE_ENV=development
# Add other environment variables as needed

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how to get started:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Make your changes
4. Run tests and linting
5. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
6. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
7. Open a Pull Request

Contribution Guidelines

• Follow the existing code style and conventions
• Write tests for new features
• Update documentation as needed
• Ensure all tests pass before submitting

Security

Security issues should be reported privately. Please contact the maintainers directly for security-related concerns.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Tech Stack

• Framework: React Native 0.79.5
• Language: TypeScript
• State Management: Redux Toolkit
• Navigation: React Navigation
• Blockchain: Hive
• Testing: Jest
• Styling: React Native Extended Stylesheet

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

1. Check existing Issues
2. Create a new issue with detailed information
3. Join the community discussions

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Transform your mobile device into a gateway for decentralized, rewarding social blogging with Ecency Mobile.