Create Project Endpoint

[grantfox-oss]

Description:
Allow authenticated and KYC-verified users to create a new campaign.

Tasks:

• Create POST /api/projects
• Require authentication and kycStatus: approved
• Validate all required fields
• Set initial status to pending (awaiting admin approval)
• Return 201 Created with the new project

Acceptance Criteria:
KYC-approved users can create projects; unverified users receive 403.

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[madisonsc52-del]

Hi maintainer i can work on this, I'll make sure to work on the issue asap

[nelly439]

I can take this on. I’ll implement the POST /api/projects endpoint with proper authentication and KYC enforcement, validate required inputs, and ensure new projects are created with a pending status for admin review. I’ll also handle access control cleanly so non-KYC users receive a 403, and keep the implementation aligned with existing API patterns and validation logic.

[ekwe7]

I would love to work on this issue. I have experience building production ready applications and collaborating through GitHub workflows. I'll carefully analyze the current implementation, propose a reliable solution, and submit a well-tested PR. My focus is on clean code, maintainability, and timely delivery

[Mhidesav]

Hi, I’d be interested in working on this issue. I have experience enhancing developer tools, implementing caching systems, and optimizing performance in TypeScript/Node.js applications. I can develop an AST caching solution using SHA-256 content hashing, configurable LRU-based eviction, and seamless integration with the parsing pipeline. I’ll also implement cache persistence for the VS Code extension using globalStorageUri, while keeping the CLI cache in-memory only. Additionally, I’ll expose a clearCache() API from @chainproof/core and provide benchmark data demonstrating performance gains for both unchanged and partially modified workspaces.

[Oluwatos94]

Hey, I would like to implement this issue.

I'll add POST /api/projects with an auth + KYC middleware guard that short-circuits with 403 if kycStatus !== 'approved'. Required fields get validated via DTO before hitting the service layer.

New campaigns are persisted with status: pending, and the response returns 201 with the created project.

Tests cover the happy path, unauthenticated requests, unverified users, and missing field validation.

[AbdulSnk]

Hi, I have review the issue description and understand it clearly. I will ensure the implementation aligns with the task description.

[grantfox-oss]

🦊 GrantFox — @AbdulSnk has been assigned to this issue as part of the Official Campaign campaign!

Next steps:

1. Open a Pull Request referencing this issue (e.g., Closes #71)
2. Your PR will be reviewed by the Dfunder maintainers

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[grantfox-oss]

🎉 This issue has been marked as completed on GrantFox as part of the Official Campaign campaign!

@AbdulSnk's PR #81 was approved and merged by @ayshadogo.

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