BaseVote

BaseVote is an education-themed Web3 voting application designed to facilitate secure, transparent, and tamper-proof voting for school and college elections. Leveraging blockchain technology, BaseVote ensures that every vote is immutably recorded, fostering trust in student governance and promoting democratic participation.

Features

• Secure Voting: All votes are recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transparency and security.
• Immutable Records: Blockchain technology guarantees that votes cannot be tampered with or altered.
• Educational Focus: BaseVote teaches students the importance of voting and civic engagement in a modern, digital world.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm
• Hardhat
• Access to a blockchain network (e.g., Base, Base Seploia testnets)

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/basevote.git
   cd basevote

2. Install Packages

   Install the necessary packages using npm:

   npm install

3. Compile and Deploy the Smart Contract

   Compile the smart contract using Hardhat:

   npx hardhat compile

   Deploy the contract to your chosen blockchain network:

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

   After deployment, copy the contract address displayed in the terminal. The contract Address we used for testing here is : 0x820f0BE3f9Da56e4d53E9606bA96b7f3797Cc8Dd https://sepolia.basescan.org/address/0x820f0BE3f9Da56e4d53E9606bA96b7f3797Cc8Dd

4. Update Contract Address in Constants

   Open the file where your contract address is stored (usually in a constants file, such as src/constants.js, and update it with the new contract address:

   export const CONTRACT_ADDRESS = 'your_new_contract_address';

5. Configure Environment Variables

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add your private key:

   PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key
   

   • PRIVATE_KEY: Your wallet's private key (ensure this is kept secure).

   Optionally, you can configure a different blockchain endpoint by modifying the hardhat.config.js file.

6. Start the Application

   With the contract address updated and environment variables set, start the application:

   npm start

   The application will run locally, allowing you to interact with the BaseVote Dapp.

Usage

After starting the application, you can access the BaseVote Dapp through your browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to participate in or manage elections.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to BaseVote, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue to discuss your ideas.

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Hardhat: For providing a robust development environment for Ethereum.
• Node.js: For making server-side JavaScript a reality.
• Blockchain Community: For the ongoing development of decentralized technologies.

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This README provides clear instructions on how to update the contract address in the project's constants file and guides users through the setup process.# BaseVote

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