Case Study

We Built the Future of Trusts on Ethereum

We transformed centuries-old legal structures into bulletproof smart contracts. Our Next.js + Material UI frontend makes creating decentralized trusts as easy as using Instagram, while our Web3 integration ensures bank-level security.

Client
DTrust
Year
Service
Web3 Frontend & Integration

The Challenge: Making Web3 Trusts Actually Usable

DTrust had a revolutionary idea: replace expensive legal trusts with smart contracts on Ethereum. The smart contracts worked, but they faced a massive challenge:

How do you make something as complex as trust creation feel simple enough for everyday users?

They needed a frontend that could:

  • Make Web3 wallet connections feel as natural as logging into Facebook
  • Guide users through complex trust creation without confusion
  • Handle sensitive financial operations with bulletproof security
  • Present complex legal concepts in an intuitive interface

Our Solution: Web3 Power with Web2 Simplicity

1. A Frontend That Makes Web3 Feel Natural 🚀

We built a complete trust management platform using Next.js and Material UI:

  • Created a step-by-step trust creation flow that anyone can follow
  • Designed intuitive dashboards for managing trusts, funds, and beneficiaries
  • Built responsive layouts that work perfectly on any device
  • Implemented dark/light mode and accessibility features
// Example of our simplified trust creation flow
const TrustCreationFlow = () => {
  const [activeStep, setActiveStep] = useState(0);
  const steps = [
    'Connect Wallet',
    'Trust Details',
    'Add Beneficiaries',
    'Funding Options',
    'Review & Create'
  ];
  
  // Progressive disclosure pattern - only show what's needed at each step
  return (
    <Stepper activeStep={activeStep}>
      {steps.map((label, index) => (
        <Step key={label} completed={index < activeStep}>
          <StepLabel>{label}</StepLabel>
        </Step>
      ))}
      {/* Step content rendered here */}
      {renderStepContent(activeStep)}
    </Stepper>
  );
};

2. Web3 Integration That Just Works âš¡

We implemented seamless Web3 functionality that handles the complexity behind the scenes:

  • Built wallet authentication that supports MetaMask, WalletConnect, and more
  • Created transaction management with clear status updates and error handling
  • Implemented gas estimation and optimization for lower fees
  • Built a secure signing flow for trust operations

3. Trust Management Made Simple 💰

We designed intuitive interfaces for the core trust operations:

  • Trust creation with customizable parameters
  • Fund management for trust creators
  • Beneficiary operations with clear permissions
  • Transaction history and audit trails

The Tech Stack

  • Next.js
  • Material UI
  • TypeScript
  • Ethers.js
  • Web3Modal
  • Hardhat (Testing)

See It In Action

Want to see how we made complex trust operations feel simple? Check out the demo video.

Our work delivered transformative results:

  • Trust creation time reduced from weeks to minutes
  • User onboarding simplified from complex wallet instructions to intuitive flows
  • Security verified through comprehensive testing and audits
  • Platform adoption accelerated by intuitive UX design

Why This Matters

DTrust isn't just another Web3 project it's transforming how people protect and transfer assets. By making decentralized trusts accessible to everyone, not just crypto experts, we've helped create a platform that could disrupt a centuries-old industry.

This project showcases what we do best: taking complex Web3 functionality and making it feel natural and intuitive for everyday users. We don't just build interfaces we build bridges between revolutionary technology and the people who can benefit from it.

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