Feature: STARS Cryptocurrency with Browser-Based PoW Mining

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Overview

Implement a real cryptocurrency (STARS) with browser-based Proof-of-Work mining, Ethereum-compatible RPC, and MetaMask integration.

Key Features

• STARS Token: 1 STARS = 10,000,000,000 starshars
• Browser Mining: Users mine blocks using Web Workers
• Bot Liquidity: Genesis bot provides initial funds and generates transactions
• MetaMask Support: Connect wallets and send transactions
• 5-Second Blocks: Target block time with difficulty adjustment
• Mining Rewards: 1 STARS per block to successful miner
• Transaction Fees: Minimum 1 starshars per transaction

Architecture

• Browser: Mining nodes (compute PoW)
• Cloudflare Workers: Verification & consensus layer
• D1 Database: Immutable ledger storage
• Bot: Automated transaction generator for chain activity

Technical Requirements

• New database schema with wallets, enhanced blocks, and transactions
• Browser-based SHA256 PoW mining with Web Workers
• Ethereum JSON-RPC endpoints for MetaMask
• Bot with HD wallet generating random transactions
• Mining difficulty adjustment algorithm
• Real-time WebSocket updates
• Updated block explorer with STARS balances

Acceptance Criteria

• Users can connect MetaMask to custom network
• Users can mine blocks and receive STARS rewards
• Bot sends transactions every second
• Blocks are mined approximately every 5 seconds
• Transaction fees are properly collected
• Block explorer shows STARS balances and transactions
• Multiple browsers can compete for mining