Connectopiaa Application Setup

Connectopiaa is a cutting-edge decentralized social media platform that combines the power of blockchain technology with the familiarity of traditional social networks. It offers a secure and transparent environment for users to connect, share, and engage with others in a global community.

Project Structure

The project is structured as follows:

• /client: Here we have all the code relating to frontend using React vite
• /connectopiaa: Here we have the smart contract code

Prerequisites

Before running the project locally, make sure you have the following:

• Node.js version 18 installed on your machine.

Getting Started

To run the code locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository from the GitHub repository.

2. Navigate to the project root directory in your terminal.

3. Install the project dependencies by running the command:

   yarn install

4. Create a .env file in the project root directory and set the following environment variable:

   VITE_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=<contract_address>
   

Replace <contract_address> with the actual address of the deployed smart contract.

5. Start the development server by running the command:

   yarn dev
   

6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to access the Connectopiaa application.

Deployment

The Connectopiaa application is deployed and can be accessed online at Connectopiaa.