mayankbohra/CrowdFunding

Web3.0 DApp Project for learning how to build a DApp using Next..js and polygon technology.

Crowdfunding Project

This is a web3-based platform for collecting funds for education, health, or any animal-related causes. It is built using Next.js and Hardhat. Site is live at 👉 Crowdfunding

Table of Contents

• Crowdfunding Project
  • Table of Contents
  • Getting Started
    • Prerequisites
    • Installation
    • Setting Environment Variables
    • Usage

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js and npm installed
• MetaMask wallet with a funded account
• Infura API Key (for RPC and IPFS)

Installation

To set up the project on your local system, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mayankbohra/CrowdFunding.git

2. Change directory to the project folder:

   cd crowdfunding-project

3. Install dependencies:

   npm instal

Setting Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root of your project and add the following environment variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_RPC_URL = https://polygon-mumbai.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_API_KEY
NEXT_PUBLIC_PRIVATE_KEY = YOUR_METAMASK_PRIVATE_KEY
NEXT_PUBLIC_ADDRESS = YOUR_SMART_CONTRACT_ADDRESS
NEXT_PUBLIC_IPFS_ID = YOUR_INFURA_IPFS_API_ID
NEXT_PUBLIC_IPFS_KEY = YOUR_INFURA_IPFS_API_KEY

Make sure to replace the placeholders with your actual values.

Usage

To start the development server, run the following command:

npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to access the crowdfunding platform.