Web3Market

Web3Market is a decentralized marketplace running on the blockchain, offering a unique platform for buying and selling items using cryptocurrency. Inspired by the popular Craigslist model, Web3Market takes it a step further by enabling users to not only list items for sale but also make purchases directly on the website using cryptocurrency.

Features

• Ethereum Smart Contracts: The foundation of Web3Market is built upon Ethereum smart contracts, developed using the Solidity programming language. These smart contracts ensure secure and transparent transactions between buyers and sellers.

• Test-Driven Development: I follow a comprehensive test-driven development approach, leveraging JavaScript to create thorough tests for the smart contracts. This ensures the functionality, reliability, and robustness of the platform.

• Blockchain Deployment: The smart contracts developed for Web3Market are deployed onto a blockchain network, providing a decentralized infrastructure for users to interact with the marketplace.

• Client-side Website: To facilitate seamless communication between users and the smart contracts, I create a user-friendly client-side website using Web3.js and React.js. This interface allows users to easily list items, browse listings, and complete transactions using cryptocurrency.

Technologies Used

• Ganache Personal Blockchain: I utilize Ganache as a personal blockchain for local development and testing purposes.

• Node.js: Node.js is used as the runtime environment for server-side JavaScript execution.

• Truffle Framework: Truffle Framework serves as the development environment and testing framework for Ethereum smart contracts.

• Metamask Ethereum Wallet: I integrate Metamask, a popular Ethereum wallet, to provide users with a secure and convenient way to manage their cryptocurrency and engage in transactions.

Getting Started

To get started with Web3Market, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

2. Install the required dependencies by running npm install.

3. Set up Ganache and configure your local blockchain environment.

4. Deploy the smart contracts to the blockchain using Truffle.

5. Start the client-side website using npm start.

6. Connect your Metamask wallet to the website and enjoy the seamless marketplace experience.

Acknowledgments

I would like to express my gratitude to the open-source community for their valuable contributions and the developers behind the technologies i utilize in this project.

Happy Learning!!