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-# buildspace Solana NFT Drop Project
-### Welcome 👋
-To get started with this course, clone this repo and follow these commands:
+# 🍭 Candy Drop
 
-1. cd into the `app` folder
-2. Run `npm install` at the root of your directory
-3. Run `npm run start` to start the project
-4. Start coding!
+A React-based application that functions as an NFT drop machine with fair minting on the Solana blockchain. Users can connect their Solana wallets to mint unique NFTs.
 
-### What is the .vscode Folder?
-If you use VSCode to build your app, we included a list of suggested extensions that will help you build this project! Once you open this project in VSCode, you will see a popup asking if you want to download the recommended extensions :).
+## Features
 
-### Questions?
-Have some questions make sure you head over to your [buildspace Dashboard](https://app.buildspace.so/projects/CO77556be5-25e9-49dd-a799-91a2fc29520e) and link your Discord account so you can get access to helpful channels and your instructor!
+- Connect to a Solana wallet (e.g., Phantom).
+- Mint NFTs from the Candy Machine.
+- Fair minting process.
+- View transaction status.
 
+## Technologies Used
+
+- React
+- Solana (using @solana/web3.js)
+- Anchor framework
+- Metaplex Program Library
+- JavaScript
+- CSS
+
+## Setup and Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository: `git clone <repository-url>`
+2. Navigate to the `app` directory: `cd app`
+3. Install dependencies: `npm install`
+4. Set up environment variables (see Configuration section below).
+5. Start the development server: `npm start`
+
+## Configuration
+
+The application requires certain environment variables to be set. Create a `.env` file in the `app` directory and add the following variables:
+
+- `REACT_APP_SOLANA_RPC_HOST`: The RPC host URL for the Solana cluster (e.g., https://api.devnet.solana.com).
+- `REACT_APP_CANDY_MACHINE_CONFIG`: The public key of the Candy Machine configuration.
+- `REACT_APP_CANDY_MACHINE_ID`: The public key of the Candy Machine program.
+- `REACT_APP_TREASURY_ADDRESS`: The public key of the treasury wallet that will receive the funds from the mint.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Ensure you have a Solana wallet browser extension (like Phantom) installed and set up.
+2. Navigate to the application in your browser (usually `http://localhost:3000` for local development).
+3. The application will prompt you to connect your wallet.
+4. Once connected, you should see details about the NFT drop (e.g., drop date, items minted/available).
+5. If the minting period is active and NFTs are available, click the "Mint NFT" button.
+6. Approve the transaction in your wallet popup.
+7. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on the Solana blockchain.
+8. Upon success, the newly minted NFT will be sent to your wallet.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.