nmltd / edublocks

Ethereum based learning platform for education/social causes

EduBlocks - Blockchain Based E-Learning Platform

Blockchain/Smart Contract applications in Education

Features

• Online market-place for students, educators, content-creators, developers etc. to publish and purchase courses
• Custom ERC-20 standard Token (EDBX) for all transactions
• Rewards for students in the form of cryptocurrency
• Elegant UI for smooth and intuitive experience
• Security, authenticity, transparency and automation of tasks implemented using Smart Contracts

UI

Homepage

Profile

Assignment Submission

Payments

Tech Stack:

• Node.js
• React
• Bootstrap
• Express
• MongoDB
• Solidity
• Web3.js
• Truffle
• Infura
• Ganache
• Metamask

How to Run

1. Deploy Contracts and Import Accounts

   • Prerequisites: Install Metamask Chrome extension, Truffle CLI and Ganache GUI.
   • Open Ganache and start a new workspace.
   • Open Truffle CLI, and go to {download_path}/client
   • Type "truffle migrate --reset" (since Migrations folder already exists in this repo). Otherwise, type "truffle compile"
   • The contracts should now be deployed on host: 127.0.0.1, port: 8545 (default). Confirm by going to Contracts tab or run "truffle networks" in the CLI.
   • Open Chrome browser, enable Metamask extension, go to settings and add new RPC network. Import your 10 accounts using 48 phrase mnemonic code from Ganache.

2. Run MongoDB & Express Server

   • Open new terminal, run "mongod" to start the daemon.
   • Open new terminal, go to {download_path}/server and type "npm start"
   • You should see "Server up and running on port: {port}" and "Mongoose Connected Woohoo" in the terminal

3. Run React App

   • Open new terminal, go to {download_path}/client and type "npm start"
   • You should now be greeted with the homepage :D