This is a repository based on the tutorial provided by Daniel van Flymen.
The Python version has been rewritten in Typescript with additional tests provided. The Python version will remain, potentially allowing for quick prototyping.
- Make sure your Python 3 version is 3.6 and you have pip3.
- Use pyvenv (virtual environment) for Python 3 if you wish to install dependencies locally rather than globally on your system.
- You can manage Python versions using Pyenv.
- Instructions below are for Ubuntu 17.04 - your system may be different.
$ git clone https://github.com/adamstaveley/testchain.git
$ cd testchain/py-proto
$ pyvenv-3.6 venv venv (or equivalent) [optional]
$ source venv/bin/activate [optional]
$ pip install -r requirements.txt
$ python blockchain.py $PORT
Requires Node (developed using >= 8.4) and NPM (>= 5.3). You can manage Node/NPM versions with NVM. TypeScript is part of the dependencies and will be installed locally.
$ git clone https://github.com/adamstaveley/testchain.git
$ cd testchain/ts-main
- Install dependencies
$ npm install
- Run tests
$ sh bin/makeTest.sh
$ npm run build
$ npm test
- Run (will default to 8000 if no port specified)
$ npm start $PORT
GET /mine - mine transaction
POST /transaction/new | application/json | {sender: string, recipient: string, amount: int} - send transaction to be mined
GET /chain - retrieve full chain
POST /nodes/register | application/json | {nodes: string[]} - register new node address
GET /nodes/resolve - resolve more recent chains
- Extend tests
- Convert synchronous Blockchain class methods to asynchronous methods
- Provide automatic interaction between nodes