tsega-123/openprice-et

A crowdsourced platform for Ethiopian farmers and consumers to share and track real-time market prices of crops, livestock, and goods. Built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. 🌾 Ethiopian Local Price Tracker The Ethiopian Local Price Tracker is a web platform designed to solve a common challenge: the lack of transparent, up-to-date, and reliable information on local market prices for farmers, traders, and consumers. Farmers often sell their goods without knowing the fair price, while consumers may overpay due to misinformation. This project empowers users by allowing them to view, share, and compare real-time market prices of crops, livestock, and other goods across Ethiopia. ✨ Key Features 📊 Real-time Price Sharing – Farmers and traders can submit current market prices. 🔒 Verification System – Multiple reports are cross-checked to reduce false or misleading data. 🌍 Location-based Updates – Prices can be filtered by city, region, or market. 📱 Responsive Design – Works on both mobile and desktop. 📈 Data Insights – Trend analysis to help predict market changes. 🛠️ Tech Stack Frontend: React (with Tailwind for styling) Backend: Node.js + Express Database: MongoDB Auth & Security: JWT / bcrypt Deployment: (to be decided, e.g., Vercel + MongoDB Atlas) 🎯 Goals Improve market transparency in Ethiopia. Empower farmers with fair pricing knowledge. Reduce exploitation and misinformation.