CryptoCart

CryptoCart is a Decentralized eCommerce platform built on the blockchain, leveraging Next.js for the frontend and Solidity for smart contract development. This project enables users to browse, purchase, and sell products using cryptocurrency, providing a secure and transparent shopping experience.

Check out the CryptoCart Demo here.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Usage
• Smart Contracts
• Contributing

Features

• Decentralized platform for buying and selling goods.
• Secure transactions using cryptocurrency.
• User-friendly interface with a responsive design.
• Product listing with detailed descriptions and pricing.
• Integration with blockchain for transparent and tamper-proof transactions.
• Admin can track orders, create new products & Withdraw funds from Smart Contract.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Typescript
• Backend: Hardhat, Solidity (Smart Contracts)
• Blockchain: Sepolia Testnet (Ethereum)
• Tools: Hardhat, Ethers.js

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up the project locally.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MetaMask or any Ethereum wallet

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ap211unitech/cryptocart.git
   cd cryptocart

2. Install the dependencies:

   cd client && yarn install

   cd hardhat && yarn install

3. Compile the smart contracts:

   cd hardhat && yarn hardhat compile

4. Deploy the smart contract:

   npx hardhat vars set ETHERSCAN_API_KEY 

   npx hardhat vars set ALCHEMY_KEY 

   npx hardhat vars set SEPOLIA_ACCOUNT_PRIVATE_KEY 

   cd hardhat && yarn hardhat run ./scripts/deploy.js --network sepolia

5. Start the build server:

   cd client
   yarn build
   yarn start

6. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. Connect your Ethereum wallet using MetaMask.
2. Browse through the product listings.
3. Purchase any product
4. Proceed to checkout and confirm the transaction using your cryptocurrency.
5. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on the blockchain.

Smart Contracts

The smart contracts for CryptoCart are written in Solidity and handle the core logic of the platform, including product listing, purchasing, and transaction management. The contracts are deployed on the Sepolia Testnet Ethereum network.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch)
5. Open a pull request

See Live

https://cryptocarta.vercel.app/

Reach me out

porwalarjun95@gmail.com

Connect with me

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-porwal-9198b71a3/