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CarbonChain

Turning Social Engagement into Climate Action

Overview

CarbonChain leverages social media engagement and blockchain technology to create a transparent, accessible, and engaging carbon credit platform. Users earn carbon credits by sharing their sustainability efforts online, which are then verified and tracked using advanced sentiment analysis and blockchain for transparency and accountability.

Features

  • Social Media Integration: Earn carbon credits by sharing your eco-friendly actions on social media.
  • Sentiment Analysis: Advanced AI verifies the authenticity of sustainability posts.
  • Blockchain Transparency: Secure and transparent management of carbon credits using Ethereum smart contracts.
  • Buy/Sell Carbon Credits: Companies can trade carbon credits directly on our platform.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and engagement.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Express.js, FastAPI
  • Blockchain: Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers.js, IPFS
  • ML Model: PyTorch, BERT, OpenCV, Python
  • Deployment: Polygon, Sepolia

Architecture Design

  1. User Interaction:

    • Users post about their sustainable actions on social media.
    • Users submit the post link on CarbonChain’s platform.
  2. Data Processing:

    • The link is processed using sentiment analysis (PyTorch, BERT).
    • Insights are generated and sent to the backend (Express.js, FastAPI).
  3. Blockchain Integration:

    • Verified posts are recorded on the Ethereum blockchain using smart contracts (Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers.js).
    • Decentralized storage on IPFS ensures data integrity.
  4. Trading Platform:

    • Companies can buy and sell carbon credits on the platform.
    • All transactions are transparent and secure.

Challenges We Overcame

  • ML Model Integration: Ensuring real-time processing and integration of sentiment analysis models.
  • Frontend-Backend Communication: Establishing secure and reliable communication between the frontend and Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Smart Contract Integration: Seamlessly integrating smart contracts with the frontend for smooth user interaction.

Future Goals

  • Global Expansion: Foster a diverse, global community of sustainability advocates.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with organizations to amplify our impact.
  • R&D Investment: Enhance platform capabilities with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Policy Advocacy: Support policy changes that incentivize carbon offset initiatives.
  • Empowerment: Enable more individuals and organizations to lead in sustainability.

How CarbonChain Fits into Web 3.0

CarbonChain leverages decentralized technologies to create a transparent and secure carbon credit system. By integrating social media and blockchain, it empowers global participation in climate action, driving sustainability and innovation in the Web 3.0 landscape.

How CarbonChain Fits into Ethereum

By utilizing Ethereum and Solidity, CarbonChain ensures robust, transparent, and secure management of carbon credits. Smart contracts facilitate seamless interaction, enhancing trust and accountability within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Installation

To set up CarbonChain locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/carbonchain.git
    cd carbonchain
  2. Install Frontend Dependencies:

    cd frontend
    npm install
  3. Install Backend Dependencies:

    cd ../backend
    npm install
  4. Deploy Smart Contracts:

    cd ../smart-contracts
    npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network polygon
  5. Start the Development Servers:

    • Frontend:
      cd ../frontend
      npm run dev
    • Backend:
      cd ../backend
      npm start

Contributing

We welcome contributions to CarbonChain! Please read our Contributing Guidelines and check our Code of Conduct before contributing.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected].


Join us in turning social media engagement into real-world impact. Together, we can make a difference. Join CarbonChain today!


This is a Next.js project bootstrapped with create-next-app.

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