Artx is a blockchain based Art Selling Web App to enhance the authenticity and tracking of artworks by leveraging the power of the Etherlink network and XTZ tokens. Our platform enables users to tokenize, Buy, and Sell Art Works securely and transparently.
Etherlink-Testnet
The Smart Contract is deployed in the Etherlink Testnet at **0xF2e61F2CBbCDB17cA8A46C903E26B5992Bc4bE07
Visit the link for more details!
🔗 Artx DevPost - Built at HACK7DAYS Hackathon
For more detailed information, please refer to the project pitchdeck:
- Tokenize Artworks: Converting their Art Works into tokenized assets.
- Decentralized Governance: Participate in platform decisions through a decentralized mechanism.
- Secure Transactions: All transactions are verified and secured on the blockchain, ensuring transparency and trust.
Our vision is to democratize authenticity of Art Works by leveraging the power of blockchain technology. With Artx, anyone can easily Buy and Sell their Original Artworks in Secured and Transparent Way.
- Blockchain: Etherlink (Layer 2 solution on Tezos Smart Rollup Technology)
- Token: XTZ
- Smart Contracts: Solidity
- Frontend: React.js, Css, Web3.js
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/Madan94/Artx.git cd dapp -
Navigating to dapp
npm install
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Adjusting Node Version
$env:NODE_OPTIONS = "--openssl-legacy-provider"
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Run the Application
npm run-script startall
Your application will be up and running at http://localhost:3000 🚀
Your Server will be open and running at http://localhost:8000 🚀
Inspiration
The inspiration for Artx stemmed from recognizing the need for a secure and transparent platform within the art market. The prevalence of counterfeit artworks and the lack of easily accessible provenance records highlighted the necessity for a solution that could provide a reliable and immutable record of an artwork's history.
What it does
Artx is a blockchain-based art sales platform that leverages decentralized ledger technology to ensure artwork authenticity and provenance tracking. It enables artists to tokenize their art, creating a unique digital representation of each piece, and facilitates transparent, secure transactions using smart contracts.
How we built it
We embarked on building Artx by conducting in-depth research into blockchain technology and its potential application in the art industry—the development process involved utilizing Solidity for smart contract creation, web development technologies for the user interface, and metamask for the crypto wallet.
Challenges we ran into
One of the main challenges we encountered during the development of Artx was striking a balance between the intricacies of blockchain technology and providing an intuitive user experience. Additionally, navigating the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding art sales and digital assets posed a complex challenge that required careful consideration and expert guidance.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We are proud to have successfully developed a platform that addresses fundamental issues within the art industry by providing a robust solution for verifying artwork authenticity and ownership. Additionally, the successful integration of user-friendly features with the advanced capabilities of blockchain technology stands as a significant accomplishment for the Artx team.
What we learned
The journey of building Artx provided us with invaluable insights into the practical application of blockchain technology, the complexities of the art market, and the critical importance of user trust and security in online transactions. This project has deepened our understanding of smart contract development, digital asset creation, and the intersection of art and technology.
What's next for ARtx
Looking ahead, our focus for Artx is to expand its reach within the art community, forging partnerships with artists and collectors to provide a trusted platform for buying and selling art. We aim to continually enhance the platform's capabilities, potentially incorporating features such as digital art storage and additional value-added services for artists and buyers.
The journey of developing Artx has been a testament to the transformative potential of blockchain technology in addressing real-world challenges and has kindled our ambition to further revolutionize the intersection of art and technology.
- CryptoX
- Madhanraj M,Chennai Institute of Technology, Team Lead, Full Stack & Web3 Developer
- HACK7DAYS: The Ultimate Showdown
Hosted by: Tezosnexuscit, Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur, Chennai.
This project is licensed under the GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. See the LICENSE file for details.
For any inquiries or support, feel free to reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: Madhanraj M
Made with ❤️ by Madhan.