PayThree - Employee Payout Management

A comprehensive HR dashboard for managing employee payouts and ESOPs with Ethereum wallet integration.

Features

• Wallet Connection Required: Users must connect their Ethereum wallet to access the application
• Employee Management: Add, view, and manage employee information
• ESOP Management: Grant and track employee stock option plans
• Payout Processing: Process batch payouts to employees
• Settings Management: Configure organization settings and token addresses
• Dark Theme: Modern, easy-on-the-eyes dark interface with leaf green accents

Prerequisites

• MetaMask: Users must have MetaMask installed in their browser
• Ethereum Wallet: Users need an Ethereum wallet with some ETH for gas fees
• Ethereum Mainnet: The application requires connection to Ethereum mainnet

Getting Started

• Install MetaMask: Download and install MetaMask from metamask.io

• Set up your wallet:

- Create a new wallet or import an existing one - Ensure you have some ETH for gas fees - Make sure you're connected to Ethereum mainnet

• Access the application:

- Open the application in your browser - Click "Connect MetaMask" when prompted - Approve the connection in MetaMask - The application will automatically switch to Ethereum mainnet if needed

Wallet Connection

The application requires wallet connection for security and to enable blockchain-based features:

• Secure Connection: All wallet interactions are encrypted and secure
• Network Validation: Automatically ensures connection to Ethereum mainnet
• Address Display: Shows your connected wallet address in the top-right corner
• Disconnect Option: Users can disconnect their wallet at any time

Features Overview

Dashboard

• Overview of employee statistics
• Recent employee activity
• Recent payout batches
• Quick access to key metrics

Employees

• Add new employees with blockchain addresses
• View employee directory
• Select employees for batch payouts
• Manage employee information

ESOPs

• Grant employee stock options
• Track vesting schedules
• Monitor vesting progress
• View ESOP statistics

Payouts

• Process batch payouts
• View payout history
• Track transaction status
• Monitor payout statistics

Settings

• Configure organization settings
• Set token contract addresses
• Manage API configurations
• Configure automation preferences

Technical Details

• Frontend: Next.js 13 with App Router
• UI Components: Shadcn UI with Tailwind CSS
• Wallet Integration: Direct MetaMask integration
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose
• Styling: Custom dark theme with leaf green accents

Security

• Wallet connection is required for all operations
• All blockchain interactions are secure
• User data is protected and encrypted
• No sensitive information is stored without user consent

Support

If you encounter issues with wallet connection:

• Ensure MetaMask is installed and unlocked
• Check that you're connected to Ethereum mainnet
• Try refreshing the page and reconnecting
• Ensure you have sufficient ETH for gas fees

Development

To run the application locally:

npm install
npm run dev

Make sure to set up your environment variables and MongoDB connection.