blockchain/README.md

Blockchain 101

Simple blockchain written in python

Installation

1. Make sure Python 3.6+ is installed.
2. Install poetry.
3. Install requirements

$ poetry install

4. Copy .env.example to .env

5. Start some nodes:

   • $ poetry run flask run -p 5000
   • $ poetry run flask run -p 5001

Docker

Another option for running this blockchain program is to use Docker. Follow the instructions below to create a local Docker container:

1. Build the docker image

$ docker-compose build

2. Run the nodes

$ docker-compose up -d

4. To add more nodes, add a new service to the docker-compose.yml file and adjust the port number.

node2:
	build: .
	ports:
		- 5002:80

Credits

dvf for the original blockchain code