A cash transfer system designed to empower beneficiaries in developing countries, specifically rural areas in Kenya. It leverages blockchain technology to reduce transaction costs and ensure seamless, secure fund transfers. The system supports USSD access, making it accessible even to users without smartphones or internet access.
PesaMtaani - A Blockchain-powered Cash Transfer System
PesaMtaani is a cash transfer system designed to empower beneficiaries in developing countries, specifically rural areas in Kenya. It leverages blockchain technology to reduce transaction costs and ensure seamless, secure fund transfers. The system supports USSD access, making it accessible even to users without smartphones or internet access.
🌟 Features
Blockchain Integration: Transfer funds securely using blockchain.
USSD Access: Beneficiaries can receive and check funds via USSD.
Admin Panel: Manage beneficiaries, view transaction history, and send funds.
Transaction Tracking: Monitor the status of every transfer (Pending, Confirmed, Failed).
Beneficiary Management: Add, update, and delete beneficiaries.
Secure Authentication: Admin authentication via Laravel Breeze.
đź› Tech Stack
Backend: Laravel 11
Frontend: Blade Templates (Admin Panel)
Blockchain: Ethereum Blockchain using digitaldonkey/ethereum-php
Database: MySQL
Deployment: DigitalOcean
USSD Integration: To be added
🚀 Getting Started
Prerequisites
Make sure you have the following installed:
PHP 8.1+
Composer
MySQL
Node.js & npm
Git