Blockchain Project README

• This repository contains blockchain projects developed using two popular frameworks: Hardhat and Truffle. Below are the instructions for setting up and running these projects locally.

Prerequisites :

Install Hardhat globally:

npm install -g hardhat

Download Ganache from their official website

Install Hardhat Toolbox:

npm install --save-dev @nomiclabs/hardhat-toolbox

For Truffle Projects

Install Truffle globally:

npm install -g truffle

Setting up the truffle project

Navigate to root folder

• cd truffle_project_root

Compile and migrate the smart contracts:

• truffle compile
• truffle migrate --network
• In the frontend folder, copy the ABI from build/contracts/contract_name.json. Store the ABI and contract address in a secure .env file.

Install frontend dependencies:

• cd frontend
• npm install

Run the frontend:

nodemon index.js

For Hardhat Projects

Navigate to the root folder:

• cd hardhat_project_root

Install dependencies:

• npm install

Compile and deploy the smart contracts:

• npx hardhat compile
• npx hardhat run path_to_script/script.js
• In the frontend folder, copy the ABI from artifacts/contracts/contract_name.json. Store the ABI and contract address in a secure .env file.

Install frontend dependencies:

• cd frontend
• npm install

Run the frontend:

*nodemon your_frontend_script.js

Configuration for Testnets

For both Hardhat and Truffle projects, please configure the network settings in the respective hardhat.config.js or truffle-config.js files. Refer to the following documentation for more information:

Truffle Network Configuration: Truffle Networks Hardhat Network Configuration: Hardhat Config