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IT21173486 - Migara H.M.S
IT21170270 - Maduranga D.B.W.N

Secure-Chat-Application-via-Blockchain

sample README text file outlining the installation and setup process for your Flask application:

Flask Chat Application with Blockchain Integration

This Flask application provides a simple chat platform with user authentication, friend requests, real-time messaging, and blockchain integration for secure message transmission.

Installation

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.6 or higher
  • MongoDB
  • IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)
  • Ganache (for local blockchain development)

Setup

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flask-chat-blockchain.git
cd flask-chat-blockchain

Install Dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Set Up MongoDB:

Install MongoDB on your system if you haven't already. Create a MongoDB database named BlockChain. Update the MongoDB connection string in main.py if necessary.

Set Up IPFS:

Install IPFS and start a local IPFS node. Update the IPFS connection details in main.py if necessary.

Set Up Ganache (for Blockchain Integration):

Install Ganache (a local Ethereum blockchain). Run Ganache and ensure it's listening on http://127.0.0.1:7545.

Run the Application:

python main.py

Access the Application:

Open a web browser and go to given URL to access the chat application.