DeKXP - Decentralized Knowledge Exchange Platform

DeKXP (Decentralized Knowledge Exchange Platform) is a blockchain-based platform for knowledge sharing, allowing learners and tutors to interact directly without intermediaries.

DeKXP leverages decentralized technologies to provide transparency, security, and monetization for educational content. Tutors offer consultations, online courses, and educational content, while learners can book sessions, purchase courses, and earn rewards by engaging with the platform.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Getting Started
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Features

1. Decentralized Profiles & Credentials
   Users can create decentralized profiles using Decentralized Identity (DID) solutions, showcasing qualifications (for tutors) and learning history (for students).

2. NFT-based Course Ownership
   Tutors can tokenize their courses as NFTs, enabling ownership, resale, and royalty options when reused on the platform.

3. Consultation Services
   Book one-on-one or group sessions directly with tutors, managed by smart contracts that handle scheduling and payments.

4. Payment with Escrow
   Payments are secured in an escrow managed by a smart contract and released after session completion.

5. Subscription Model
   Tutors can offer a subscription option, granting students unlimited access to their courses.

6. Decentralized Storage
   Educational content is stored securely on IPFS or Arweave, ensuring tamper-proof, censorship-resistant access.

7. DAO for Governance
   Platform governance is controlled by users through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) for platform improvements and content policies.

8. Rating & Review System
   Ratings and reviews are stored on-chain, ensuring credibility.

9. Incentivized Learning
   Students earn tokens for course completion, reviews, and community contributions.

10. Referral and Rewards System
    Tutors and students can invite new users to the platform and earn referral rewards.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js - React Framework for building UI
• ShadCN - Component library for styling and UI components

Blockchain Layer

• Lisk SDK (Custom blockchain and smart contracts for payments, profiles, and content ownership)

Storage

• IPFS/Arweave - Decentralized storage for educational materials

Identity & Authentication

• Decentralized Identity (DID) solutions (e.g., Ceramic or uPort)

Backend

• Node.js with Express.js - To handle API requests and session management
• PostgreSQL - For non-critical data storage (user details, session logs, reviews)

Contributing

To get a local copy of the project up and running, follow these steps.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14+)
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/dekxp_frontend.git
   
   cd dekxp_frontend
   
   // installing deps
   npm install
   
   // starting the server
   npm run dev

2. Environment Variables

   Contact the admin for secret variables. Checkout for the .env.example file for secret variables needed.

License

Update on copyright coming soon.