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

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

2. 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

3. 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:

1. Ensure MetaMask is installed and unlocked
2. Check that you're connected to Ethereum mainnet
3. Try refreshing the page and reconnecting
4. 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.