Decentralized-X 🐦

A decentralized microblogging platform built on blockchain technology - giving power back to the users.

🚀 Features

• Decentralized Infrastructure: Built on blockchain for censorship resistance
• Self-Sovereign Identity: Own your data and digital identity
• No Central Authority: Community-driven governance and moderation
• Real-time Updates: Live feed and notifications
• Data Persistence: Robust database architecture

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend (Client)

• React 18 - UI framework
• TypeScript - Type safety
• TailwindCSS - Styling
• Redux Toolkit - State management
• Ethers.js - Blockchain interactions
• Metamask and wagmi - Authentication
• React Query - Data fetching
• Web3.js - Blockchain integration
• Socket.io-client - Real-time communications

Backend (Server)

• NestJS - Backend framework
• Prisma - ORM
• PostgreSQL - Primary database
• Firebase Admin - Server-side auth
• TypeScript - Type safety
• Socket.io - WebSocket server
• JWT - Token authentication
• Web3 - Smart contract interactions

🏃‍♂ Getting Started

Client Setup

1. Go to client directory

cd client

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Setup hardhat

npx hardhat node

5. Deploy your contract

make deploy

Server Setup

1. Go to server directory

cd server

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Setup prisma

npx prisma generate
npx prisma studio

4. Run the server

npm run start:dev

Environment Variables

Client (.env)

REACT_APP_UUID_NAMESPACE="" 
REACT_APP_PINATA_API_KEY="" 
REACT_APP_PINATA_API_SECRET="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_API_KEY="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID="" 
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_APP_ID=""

Server (.env)

DATABASE_URL=""
JWT_SECRET=""

Screenshots

Working project Vedio--

Watch the demo video