BBears Renewable Energy Marketplace

Welcome to the BBears Renewable Energy Marketplace project! This decentralized marketplace allows users to mint and trade Renewable Energy NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) representing various types of renewable energy sources.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Install Node.js and npm.
• Install Truffle for local development and testing.
• Set up a development environment (e.g., Ganache or a testnet).
• Configure Metamask or another Ethereum wallet.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/bbears-renewable-energy-marketplace.git
   cd bbears-renewable-energy-marketplace
   
   

2. Install project dependencies: Before you can run this project, make sure you have Node.js installed. We recommend using Node.js version 18.17.1 or higher.

To install project dependencies, run:

npm install

 ### Usage
  
1. Compile the smart contracts:

truffle compile

2. Migrate the contracts to your development environment:

   truffle migrate --reset
   
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   
   

4. Access the marketplace in your web browser at http://localhost:3000.

Deployment

To deploy the BBears Renewable Energy Marketplace to the Ethereum mainnet or a testnet, follow these steps:

1. Set up an Ethereum wallet and get some Ether for gas.
2. Update the Truffle configuration (truffle-config.js) with your wallet's private key and Ethereum network settings.
3. Deploy the smart contracts:

   truffle migrate --network <network-name>
   

4. Update the contract addresses in the frontend and any other necessary configurations.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest improvements. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss your ideas.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.