ZubeidHendricks/AfriChain

A blockchain-based authenticity and payment platform that empowers African artisans, craft makers, and small-scale manufacturers to mint NFTs as proof of authenticity for their products—directly from feature phones via USSD or smartphones—and accept global crypto payments instantly converted to local mobile money # 🌐 VeriChainX + AfriChain - Complete Blockchain Authenticity Ecosystem ## HASHGRAPH DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE github.com ## 🏗️ Two-Tier Architecture Overview This repository contains both the **VeriChainX protocol infrastructure** and the **AfriChain consumer application** that demonstrates how to build on top of VeriChainX. ### 🔧 VeriChainX Protocol Layer The foundational blockchain infrastructure providing: - **Smart Contract Suite** - Complete authenticity verification protocols - **DeFi Integration** - AMM, lending, staking, and DEX functionality - **Cross-Chain Bridge** - Multi-blockchain interoperability - **DAO Governance** - Decentralized protocol management - **Token Factory** - Dynamic token creation and management ### 🌍 AfriChain Application Layer A comprehensive consumer application built on VeriChainX, specifically designed for African artisans and small-scale manufacturers with enterprise-grade product authenticity verification, multi-channel authentication, QR code verification, and integrated payment solutions supporting both HBAR and M-Pesa. ## 🚀 Key Features ### 🔐 Multi-Channel Authentication - **📱 Phone Number Registration** - Secure phone-based account creation with OTP verification - **🔑 JWT Token Management** - Secure session management with refresh token rotation - **📞 USSD Integration** - Feature phone support for rural African markets - **📧 SMS & Email Support** - Multi-channel communication for maximum reach - **🔄 Cross-Channel Session Coordination** - Seamless experience across all touchpoints ### 🏷️ Product Registration & Verification - **🌐 IPFS Metadata Storage** - Decentralized product information storage - **🎫 Hedera NFT Minting** - Blockchain-backed authenticity certificates - **📱 QR Code Generation** - Dynamic QR codes for instant product verification - **📚 Product Catalog Management** …