Confirmix

Confirmix Blockchain Explorer

A modern blockchain explorer and smart contract management platform for the Confirmix PoA (Proof of Authority) blockchain.

Project Structure

blockchain/
├── cmd/
│   └── node/               # Blockchain node entry point
├── internal/
│   └── validator/          # Validator implementation
├── pkg/
│   ├── api/               # REST API implementation
│   ├── blockchain/        # Core blockchain implementation
│   ├── consensus/         # PoA consensus implementation
│   └── testing/          # Testing utilities
└── web/                   # Frontend application
    ├── app/              # Next.js pages and routing
    ├── components/       # React components
    ├── contexts/         # React contexts
    ├── lib/              # Utility functions
    ├── services/         # API service layer
    └── types/            # TypeScript type definitions

Working Components

Backend (Go)

1. Blockchain Core

   • Block creation and validation
   • Transaction processing
   • Smart contract deployment and execution
   • PoA consensus mechanism

2. Validator System

   • Validator management
   • Block signing and verification
   • Authority rotation

3. API Server

   • RESTful endpoints for blockchain interaction
   • WebSocket support for real-time updates
   • Contract deployment and interaction

Frontend (Next.js)

1. Overview Dashboard

   • Blockchain statistics
   • Recent blocks and transactions
   • Network health indicators

2. Explorer

   • Block explorer
   • Transaction viewer
   • Address lookup

3. Smart Contracts

   • Contract deployment interface
   • Contract verification
   • Contract interaction UI
   • Event monitoring

4. Validator Management

   • Validator list and status
   • Performance metrics
   • Authority management

Setup and Running

1. Start the blockchain node:

go run cmd/node/main.go

1. Install web dependencies:

cd web
npm install

1. Start the web application:

npm run dev

Environment Configuration

Backend

Default configuration:

• API Port: 8080
• WebSocket Port: 8081

Frontend

Configure in .env.local:

NEXT_PUBLIC_BLOCKCHAIN_API_URL=http://localhost:8080
NEXT_PUBLIC_BLOCKCHAIN_WS_URL=ws://localhost:8081

Future Development Plans

Short-term

1. Smart Contract Improvements

   • Contract template library
   • Batch deployment support
   • Contract upgradeability

2. Explorer Enhancements

   • Advanced transaction filtering
   • Token tracking
   • Gas analytics

3. Validator Features

   • Validator performance metrics
   • Automated health checks
   • Slashing conditions

Long-term

1. Scalability

   • Sharding support
   • Layer 2 solutions
   • State pruning

2. Security

   • Audit logging
   • Permission management
   • Multi-signature support

3. Integration

   • Cross-chain bridges
   • Oracle integration
   • API SDK development

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a new Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.