EduCred Chain

A decentralized platform for secure, verifiable, and tamper-proof educational credentials using blockChain technology. Built with React, TypeScript, and Web3 technologies, EduCred Chain provides a secure and transparent way to handle academic credentials.

Features

• Secure Wallet Integration - Connect with MetaMask and manage your credentials securely
• Blockchain-Verified Credentials - Store and verify credentials on the Polygon Mumbai testnet
• Responsive Design - Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices
• Modern Tech Stack - Built with React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS
• Easy Verification - Instantly verify the authenticity of any credential
• IPFS Storage - Decentralized storage for credential documents

Getting Started :

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• npm or yarn
• MetaMask browser extension

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Sudhss/EducredChain.git
   cd EducredChain

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Start the development server

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

4. Open in your browser

   http://localhost:5173
   

Usage

1. Connect Your Wallet

   • Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top-right corner
   • Sign in with your MetaMask wallet
   • Switch to the Polygon Mumbai testnet when prompted

2. Manage Credentials

   • Upload new educational credentials
   • View your credential collection
   • Share verifiable credentials with others

3. Verify Credentials

   • Check the authenticity of any credential
   • View detailed credential information

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Blockchain: Ethereum, Polygon (Mumbai Testnet)
• Web3: ethers.js, Web3Modal
• Storage: IPFS (via NFT.Storage)
• UI Components: Lucide Icons, Headless UI

Project Structure

src/
├── components/       # Reusable UI components
├── contexts/        # React contexts for state management
├── pages/           # Application pages
├── services/        # API and blockchain services
└── utils/           # Utility functions and helpers

Smart Contracts

Smart contracts are deployed on the Polygon Mumbai testnet. The contracts handle:

• Credential minting and management
• Ownership verification
• Credential status updates

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guidelines to get started.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• MetaMask for the wallet integration
• Polygon for the scalable blockchain infrastructure
• IPFS for decentralized storage
• Vite for the amazing development experience

Contact

Project Link: https://github.com/Sudhss/EducredChain