Activate the virtual environment

./blockchain-env/Scripts/activate

Install all packages

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Run the tests

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

python -m pytest backend/tests

Run the application and API Make sure to activate the virtual environemnt

python -m backend.app

Run a peer instance

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

$env:PEER = 'True'; python -m backend.app

Run the frontend

In the frontend directory:

npm run start

Seed the backend with data Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

$env:SEED_DATA = 'True'; python -m backend.app

Things to improve: - synchronization without the root node (currently requires an instance of the node to run on :3000, if a new peer joins, it should request a blockchain from another node) - catching up a blockchain that's fallen behind - API endpoints that read more information (adjustment to the wallet info endpoint or a way to see balances of other addresses) - transaction pool validating transactions (right now it accepts any transaction) - application for non-miners (people that invest in the cryptocurrency) - frontend functionality and styling