Edblock

Blockchain-based Certification Verification System

Overview

Edblock is a blockchain-based certificate verification system that provides secure and transparent validation of academic certificates. This system includes specific roles for students, universities, and vendors, each with distinct functionalities for managing and verifying certifications.

Features

• Student UI: Allows students to upload certificates and check their status.
• University UI: Enables universities to view and approve or reject certificates.
• Vendor UI: Allows vendors to verify the authenticity and status of certificates.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• Install Rust: Ensure Rust is installed on your system. Click here to install Rust

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/abuFahad-vp/edblock.git

2. Build the Project

   cd edblock && cargo build

Running the Application

1. Start the Mining Node

   cargo run --bin node

2. Start the Explorer Node

   cargo run --bin expl

3. Run the Student UI
   For uploading certificates:

   cargo run --bin edblock-student

4. Run the University UI
   For viewing and approving certificates:

   cargo run --bin edblock-uni

5. Run the Vendor UI
   For verifying certificates:

   cargo run --bin edblock-vendor

Usage Instructions

1. Upload a Certificate
   • Use the Student UI app to upload a certificate.
2. Mine the Certificate
   • Run the mining node to publish the certificate on the blockchain.
3. Approve/Reject the Certificate
   • Use the University UI app to approve or reject the certificate.
4. Update Certificate Status
   • Run the mining node again to update the certificate's status on the blockchain.
5. Verify Certificate
   • Vendors can verify the certificate by providing the certificate ID, student address, and university address in the Vendor UI.

UI Screenshots

• Blockchain Node
  

• Explorer Node
  

• Student UI (For uploading certificate details)
  

• Mining the Uploaded Certificate by Student
  

• Student UI - Certificate Status (Pending)
  

• University UI (For approving/rejecting certificates)
  

• University UI - Pending Certificate
  

• Mining the Certificate After University Approval
  

• Student UI - Certificate Status (Updated)
  

• Vendor UI (For verifying certificates)
  

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).