Cars360 is a revolutionary decentralized marketplace that transforms how Nigerian car sales data is shared, monetized, and accessed. Built on the Stacks blockchain, it provides a secure, transparent, and efficient platform for data providers and consumers in Nigeria's automotive industry.
# Cars360 ππ
> **A Decentralized Marketplace for Nigerian Car Sales Data Built on Stacks Blockchain**
Cars360 is a revolutionary decentralized marketplace that transforms how Nigerian car sales data is shared, monetized, and accessed. Built on the Stacks blockchain, it provides a secure, transparent, and efficient platform for data providers and consumers in Nigeria's automotive industry.
## π Features
### π **Blockchain-Powered Security**
- Smart contracts ensure transparent and secure transactions
- Immutable data provenance and ownership tracking
- Decentralized storage with IPFS integration
### π **Quality Data Marketplace**
- Verified Nigerian car sales datasets
- Advanced data validation and quality scoring
- Real-time market analytics and insights
### π° **Fair Monetization**
- Direct payments to data providers in STX tokens
- Transparent fee structure (5% platform fee)
- Automated royalty distribution system
### π **Nigerian Market Focus**
- Specialized for Nigerian automotive market
- Local payment methods and currency support
- Regional data insights and analytics
## π Quick Start
### Prerequisites
- **Node.js** 18+ and npm
- **Python** 3.9+ and pip
- **PostgreSQL** 12+
- **Git**
### Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone
github.com
cd Cars360
# Run automated setup
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh
# Or manual setup
npm run setup
```
### Development
```bash
# Start all services
npm run dev
# Or start individually
npm run dev:frontend # Frontend at
localhost
npm run dev:backend # Backend at
localhost
npm run dev:blockchain # Blockchain devnet
```
## π Project Structure
```
Cars360/
βββ π¨ frontend/ # Next.js frontend application
β βββ src/
β β βββ app/ # App router pages
β β βββ components/ # Reusable UI components
β β βββ contexts/ # React contexts
β β βββ hooks/ # Custom React hooks
β β βββ lib/ β¦