Vynk

Vynk is an AI-powered creative playground built on the EVM blockchain, designed to transform casual doodles and memes into on-chain culture and collectible NFTs. The platform offers a daily prompt that inspires users to create unique art directly in the browser, without the need for complex tools or software. Once a submission is made, Vynk leverages AI scoring powered by Gemini Vision to evaluate the creativity, quality, and relevance of each piece. The results are then used to rank users on an on-chain leaderboard, where staking Vynk tokens can amplify their scores and increase their chances of winning rewards. Spectators can also participate by betting on leaderboard outcomes, creating a dynamic and engaging ecosystem around daily artistic challenges.

The core user journey begins with discovering a daily prompt either on the Vynk dApp or through a social media bot. Users then open the in-browser canvas to sketch their creation and connect their wallet to submit the artwork. The AI scoring system processes each submission, providing an objective assessment that influences leaderboard rankings. Users can stake Vynk tokens to boost their scores, making strategic decisions about how much to stake and when. The highest-ranking submissions are eligible to be minted as ERC-721 NFTs on the EVM blockchain, with metadata and images stored securely on IPFS, making them tradable and collectible.

Vynk also emphasizes social amplification and community engagement. A social bot on platforms like X shares top submissions, often adding AI-generated roasts or praise, which helps spread visibility and virality for creators. This not only rewards artistic effort but also encourages participation in prediction markets and community interaction. The platform is designed to be intuitive and fun, allowing creators of all skill levels to engage with blockchain technology without technical barriers, while still integrating advanced smart contracts for staking, leaderboard management, prediction markets, and NFT minting.

The technology stack of Vynk combines a modern frontend built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS with wallet integration through Wagmi and RainbowKit. AI scoring is handled through dedicated API routes, and all critical on-chain logic is implemented in Solidity smart contracts. The system is deployed and tested on the Sepolia testnet, ensuring that all functionalities—from drawing and submission to staking, minting, and leaderboard tracking—work seamlessly before mainnet deployment. IPFS is used for decentralized storage of artwork and metadata, ensuring security and permanence, while the social bot leverages APIs to maximize community engagement and participation.