insights-edge

A blockchain-based platform delivering actionable insights to small businesses by analyzing trends and competitor data. Users earn crypto tokens for data contributions, fostering smarter decisions and growth.

1. Features

• Actionable Insights: Aggregates and analyzes public data to provide personalized recommendations for small businesses.
• Token Rewards: Users earn tokens for contributing or engaging with the platform.
• Secure and Transparent: Built on blockchain for enhanced security and data integrity.
• Intuitive Interface: A user-friendly interface built with React.js.

2. Tools and Technologies

1. Blockchain

• Celo: For building the blockchain infrastructure and issuing platform tokens.
• Solidity: For developing smart contracts to handle tokenization and rewards.

2. Backend

• Go: For high-performance API development, ensuring efficient data aggregation and analysis.

3. Frontend

• React.js: For building an interactive and responsive user interface.

Setup Instructions

1. Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js and npm/yarn
• Go (1.19 or later)
• Solidity compiler (via Remix or Hardhat)
• Celo Wallet and CLI

2. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ombima56/insights-edge.git
cd insights-edge

3. Backend Setup (Go)

1. Navigate to the backend folder:

cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

go mod tidy

3. Run the server:

go run main.go

4. Smart Contracts

1. Navigate to the contracts directory:

cd contracts

2. Compile and deploy contracts using Hardhat:

npx hardhat compile
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network celo

5. Frontend Setup (React.js)

1. Navigate to the frontend folder:

cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the development server:

npm start

Usage

1. Access the Platform:

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

2. Connect Wallet:

Use the Celo Wallet to connect and interact with the platform.

3. Explore Insights:

• Browse data-driven insights.
• Earn tokens by contributing anonymized data or engaging with content.

4. View Tokens:

Check token balances and redeem or transfer tokens via the platform.

Roadmap

Phase 1: MVP Development

• Build core backend services for data aggregation.
• Develop and deploy tokenization smart contracts.
• Create a basic React.js interface for users.

Phase 2: Tokenized Rewards System

• Implement smart contracts for reward distribution.
• Integrate token balances and redemption features.

Phase 3: Advanced Analytics

• Add machine learning for predictive insights.
• Expand data sources and visualization tools.

Phase 4: Scaling and Refinement

• Deploy on mainnet.
• Optimize for scalability and performance.

License

This project is licensed under MIT.

Authors:

John E. Odhiambo

Vinolia Esao

Hillary Ombima