Crypto Exchange Platform

This project is a cryptocurrency exchange platform built with modern web technologies. Users can connect their crypto wallets, view live cryptocurrency prices, and send crypto assets across the blockchain. The platform includes a responsive frontend, a smart contract backend, and live crypto price updates.

Features

• Wallet Connection: Connect your crypto wallet to initiate transactions.
• Live Price Updates: View real-time prices for popular cryptocurrencies.
• Blockchain Transactions: Send crypto securely to any address on the blockchain.
• Interactive UI: Built with React and styled with Tailwind CSS for a smooth user experience.

Project Structure

• client: The frontend React application where users interact with the platform.
• smart_contract: Contains the Solidity smart contracts deployed on the Sepolia Testnet.

Prerequisites

Before running this project, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm
• Hardhat
• Metamask (for wallet integration)

Getting Started

Follow these steps to run the project locally:

Step 1: Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Ayush2948/Crypto-Exchange.git
cd Crypto-Exchange

Step 2: Install Client Dependencies

Navigate to the client directory and install dependencies:

cd client
npm install

Step 3: Install Smart Contract Dependencies

Navigate to the smart_contract directory and install dependencies:

cd ../smart_contract
npm install

Step 4: Compile the Smart Contracts

Compile the Solidity contracts with Hardhat:

npx hardhat compile

Step 5: Start the Local Blockchain

Run a local blockchain instance with Hardhat:

npx hardhat node

Step 6: Deploy Contracts (Optional)

You can deploy contracts to the Sepolia Testnet or any local network:

npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network sepolia

Step 7: Start the Client

Open a new terminal, navigate to the client folder, and start the frontend:

cd client
npm start

Tools and Technologies Used

• React: JavaScript library for building the user interface.
• Tailwind CSS: CSS framework for styling.
• Hardhat: Development environment for Ethereum.
• Solidity: Smart contract programming language.
• Sepolia Testnet: Ethereum test network for contract deployment.
• VS Code: Code editor.
• GitHub: Version control and collaboration platform.
• CoinCap API: API for live cryptocurrency prices.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request.

Contributors

Ayush

Harsh

Pranav

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.