Chaindrive FYP

Chaindrive FYP is a full-stack car rental platform leveraging blockchain technology and IoT devices for secure, transparent, and real-time rental experiences. The project consists of a React + TypeScript + Vite frontend and a Node.js/Express backend, with a Solidity smart contract for decentralized payment handling.

Live App deployed on Digital Ocean VPS with Docker and Nginx

https://chaindrive.netlify.app/

Features

• Car Listings: Users can list vehicles for rent, including details like model, price, location, and images.
• Secure Payments: Rental payments are processed via an Ethereum smart contract (CarRental.sol), forwarding funds to the Chaindrive wallet.
• User Authentication: Sessions and user management handled securely.
• Chat and Notifications: Real-time messaging and notifications for renters and owners.
• Image Uploads: JPEG/PNG images supported for car listings.
• IoT Integration: Real-time location data from IoT devices allows car owners to monitor vehicle position during rentals.
• Database: SQLite backend with full schema for users, listings, chat, notifications, and IoT data.
• Wallet Integration: Connect Ethereum wallet for blockchain payments.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite
• Backend: Node.js, Express, SQLite
• Blockchain: Solidity smart contracts, Hardhat for deployment
• IoT: Integration with devices to stream and store live location data
• Other: Socket.io (real-time features), Multer (image uploads), React Query

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/numanjvd82/chaindrive-fyp.git
   cd chaindrive-fyp

2. Install dependencies:

   • Frontend:

     cd client
     npm install

   • Backend:

     cd ../server
     npm install

3. Environment Variables:

   • Backend requires a .env file with:

     CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173
     ALCHEMY_RPC_URL=<your-alchemy-rpc-url>
     CHAINDRIVE_PRIVATE_WALLET_KEY=<private-key>
     

   • Frontend may require API base URL configuration.

4. Database:

   • SQLite database (chaindrive.db) is initialized automatically with all necessary tables.

5. Smart Contract Deployment:

   • Use Hardhat to deploy CarRental.sol:

     npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.ts --network holesky

   • Set the deployed contract address in your environment/config.

6. IoT Device Integration:

   • Connect and configure your IoT devices to stream vehicle location data to the backend. Ensure the server is set up to receive and store this data for real-time access by car owners.

7. Running the Servers:

   • Backend:

     npm run start

   • Frontend:

     npm run dev

Usage

• Register and log in as a user.
• List your vehicle for rent or browse available rentals.
• Connect your Ethereum wallet to process payments.
• Monitor your car's real-time location during rentals via the integrated IoT devices.
• Chat with other users and receive notifications.

License

This software is proprietary to [Numan Javed]. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or use is strictly prohibited.

For usage inquiries, contact: numanjaved2001@gmail.com.

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For detailed developer guides, see the documentation in the client/README.md and review code comments for API endpoints, IoT integration, and smart contract usage.