Blockchain Skills Exchange Network (B-SEN)

A decentralized skills marketplace built on Stellar Soroban for low-income communities.

🚀 Features

• Connect Stellar wallet (Freighter)
• Post and browse gigs
• Secure escrow payments via smart contracts
• On-chain reputation system

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React + Vite + TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js + Express
• Blockchain: Stellar Soroban smart contract
• Database: MongoDB
• Blockchain SDK: Stellar SDK + Soroban SDK
• Web3 connection: Freighter wallet

📁 Project Structure

/b-sen
├── /frontend         # React + Vite app
├── /backend          # Node.js + Express server
└── /contract         # Soroban smart contract (Rust)

🏃‍♂️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js v16+
• Rust toolchain
• MongoDB
• Freighter wallet browser extension

Frontend Setup

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Backend Setup

cd backend
npm install
npm run dev

Smart Contract Setup

cd contract
cargo build

🔑 Environment Variables

Create .env files in both frontend and backend directories. See .env.example files for required variables.

📝 License

MIT