CredVerify: Blockchain-based Credential Verification

CredVerify is a secure, decentralized platform for issuing and verifying academic and professional credentials using blockchain technology.

Key Features

• Blockchain-Anchored Credentials
• Multi-Institution Support
• Instant Verification
• QR Code Verification
• Credential Revocation
• Verification Analytics

Tech Stack

• Backend: Laravel 10.x
• Frontend: Blade, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js
• Blockchain: Ethereum, Web3.php(Through Blockcerts)
• Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Laravel Breeze

Core Components

1. Credential Management

   • Issue digital credentials
   • Batch processing
   • W3C Verifiable Credentials format

2. Blockchain Integration

   • Smart contract anchoring
   • Merkle root hashing
   • Transaction management

3. Verification System

   • Public verification portal
   • API endpoints
   • QR code scanning

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Run composer install
3. Copy .env.example to .env
4. Configure database and blockchain settings
5. Run migrations: php artisan migrate
6. Start the server: php artisan serve

Configuration

Edit .env file:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_DATABASE=credverify
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=

ETHEREUM_RPC_URL=https://sepolia.infura.io/v3/your-project-id
BLOCKCHAIN_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=0x...

License

MIT License