NFTSTORE

Overview

This is a decentralized NFT marketplace built using Hardhat and Next.js. The marketplace allows users to mint, buy, and sell NFTs securely on the blockchain.

Project Structure

• /contracts # Smart contracts
• /client # Next.js frontend
• /ignition # Deployment and utility scripts
• /test # Tests for smart contracts
• hardhat.config.js

Features

• Minting NFTs: Users can mint their own NFTs.
• Buying/Selling NFTs: Users can list NFTs for sale and buy NFTs listed by others.
• Blockchain Integration: Secure and transparent transactions using Ethereum.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Hardhat
• MetaMask or other Ethereum wallet for interacting with the app

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/priyanshuthakur2002/NFTSTORE.git
   cd NFTSTORE
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   cd client
   npm install
   

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory based on the .env.example file.
   Fill in the necessary environment variables (e.g., Alchemy API URL, Private Key).
   

Deployment

1. Compile the contracts:

   npx hardhat compile
   

2. Deploy the contracts:

   npx hardhat ignition deploy ./ignition/modules/Token.js --network sepolia
   

3. Run the frontend:

   cd client
   npm run dev

Running Tests

1. Run smart contract tests:

   npx hardhat test

Usage

• Open the frontend in your browser at http://localhost:3000.
• Connect your MetaMask wallet.
• Mint, buy, and sell NFTs directly from the application.

License

MIT License