IPFS Video Validation System

1. Project Overview

This project enables validators to verify and approve videos stored on IPFS via Pinata. Reports are automatically removed once a decision is reached.

2. User Authentication and Functionalities

2.1 User Login

• Users log in using their Google account for authentication.
• Once logged in, users are provided with two options: Report and Validate.

2.2 Reporting an Incident

• Users can report an incident of rash driving by entering details and uploading a video.
• Uploading requires a fee, and once completed, the user gains a reward for successfully reporting the incident.

2.3 Validating a Video

• Users can verify a video and vote on its validity.
• Once a consensus is reached, the final decision is determined.
• Validators gain rewards for correct decisions and lose tokens for incorrect decisions.

2.4 Wallet Balance

• Users can view their wallet balance at all times within the application.

2.5 Storage Information

• Videos are stored on IPFS (Pinata), which generates a CID (hash).
• The CID is stored in the database and used for data retrieval from IPFS later.

3. Smart Contract (Blockchain)

3.1 Logic and Working

• There are two .sol files: CampusToken and participate.
• CampusToken is the Solidity smart contract for the CampusTokens we wish to create.
• participate handles all the functions that interact with the backend.
• CampusTokens are virtual, non-tradable tokens used within the platform to incentivize and regulate participation.

3.2 Unit Tests

• Navigate into the /smartcontracts directory.
• Run the following command to execute tests:

  npx hardhat test

• The test cases are located in the /test folder.
• The results for both CampusTokens and participate can be viewed after running the tests.

4. Installation and Setup

4.1 Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v18+)
• MongoDB (Local)
• Pinata Account (For IPFS storage)
• Blockchain Dependencies: Hardhat, ethers.js, waffle, chai
• Frontend Dependencies: React, CSS

4.2 Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/sameerdattav/Truestore.git

4.3 Install Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

4.4 Start the Backend Server

node index.js

Server running on http://localhost:5000

4.5 Start the Frontend Server

cd ..
cd frontend
npm run

Server running on http://localhost:5173/login

5. Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB + Mongoose
• Storage: IPFS via Pinata
• Frontend: React.js
• Blockchain: Solidity
• Web3 Interaction: ethers.js

6. Contributors

• Sameer Dattav (sameerdattav)
• Abhik (Abhik13)
• Pranit (PRANIT4166)

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