🔗 Blockchain Certificate Verification System 🔗

A secure, decentralized, and modern platform for issuing, managing, and verifying digital certificates using blockchain technology.

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✨ Core Features

Feature	Description	Icon
Blockchain Security	Utilizes blockchain for tamper-proof certificate records.	🔐
Smart Contract Automation	Automates certificate lifecycle management via smart contracts.	🤖
Instant Verification	Provides immediate verification of certificate authenticity.	✅
AI Forgery Detection	Employs AI models to detect potential certificate forgeries.	🧠
Intuitive Dashboard	User-friendly interface for issuers and verifiers.	📊
Responsive Design	Fully accessible on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.	📱
Secure Authentication	Robust user login and role-based access control.	🔑

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🚀 Tech Stack

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🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• Pip (Python Package Installer)
• Git
• (Optional) Docker

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/blockchain-certificate-verification.git
   cd blockchain-certificate-verification

2. Create a Virtual Environment (Recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   # On Windows
   .\venv\Scripts\activate
   # On macOS/Linux
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Initialize Database:

   # Ensure database/database.py and the init_db function exist and are correctly referenced
   python -c "from database.database import init_db; init_db()"

5. Configure Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file based on .env.example (if provided).
   • Set necessary variables like SECRET_KEY, blockchain node URL, etc.

6. Run the Application:

   flask run
   # Or using python directly if configured in app.py
   # python app.py

7. Access the Application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 (or the configured port).

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🧪 Running Tests

Ensure the integrity of the application by running the test suite:

# Make sure you have pytest installed: pip install pytest
pytest