IPFS Drive 1.0 (EVM Based)

This is a decentralized version of Google Drive for storing photos powered by Blockchain & IPFS.

Currently, the app can be tested on Localhost (Hardhat) & Sepolia (EVM) test network using Alchemy endpoint.

Snapshots from the project :

Features :

• Uploading pictures
• Image previews
• Storing pictures to IPFS
• Sharing drive access with user (using wallet address)

Tech Stack :

Frontend :

• Vite JS
• Tailwind CSS

Backend :

• Node JS
• Hardhat
• Metamask Wallet
• Ethers JS
• Alchemy
• Pinata IPFS

Deployed Chains :

• Ethereum Sepolia Testnet ✅
• Hardhat Local Testnet ✅

Guide for testing locally :

Environment variables :

• Create a new .env file inside [blockchain-hardhat] folder taking reference from .env.example file inside the same.
• Create a new .env file inside [frontend-vite] folder taking reference from .env.example file inside the same.

Backend :

Terminal 1:

• Run (Move inside [blockchain-hardhat] folder) : cd blockchain-hardhat
• Run (Running Hardhat node locally) : npx hardhat node

Terminal 2:

• Run (Move inside [blockchain-hardhat] folder) : cd blockchain-hardhat
• [OPTIONAL] Run (Running tests) : npx hardhat test
• Run (Running deployment script for Localhost) : npx hardhat run scripts/deploy[IPFSDriveContract_Main].js --network localhost
• [OPTIONAL] Run (Running deployment script for Sepolia) : npx hardhat run scripts/deploy[IPFSDriveContract_Main].js --network sepolia

Update the [backend-config.json] file inside /frontend-vite with the updated contract-address under "31337" "address" feild fetched from Terminal 2.

Frontend :

Terminal 1:

• Run (Move inside [frontend-vite] folder) : cd frontend-vite
• Run (Running frontend on browser): npm run dev

The project is complete but I'm open to suggestions & modifications for this project. Please don't forget to put a ⭐ if you're feeling generous 😊