IPFSify

Stream Your Tunes, Own the Experience: Decentralized Music Streaming Powered by IPFS & Web3.

IPFSify is a cutting-edge decentralized audio streaming platform that leverages the power of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and Web3 technology. The backend is built with Express.js , while the frontend is crafted with React.js. Users can stream, upload, and like songs on the IPFS network, ensuring a seamless and decentralized music experience.
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Features

• Stream Songs: Enjoy seamless audio streaming directly from the IPFS network.
• Upload Songs: Share your favorite tracks by uploading them to the decentralized network.
• Like Songs: Show your appreciation for songs by liking them.

Future Enhancements

Our vision for IPFSify includes the following future developments:

• Song Ownership: Introduce a feature to specify the owner/uploader of each song.
• Reward System: Implement a reward mechanism using blockchain tokens for song owners.
• Search Functionality: Add a search option to make finding songs easier.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below to set up the IPFSify platform locally.

Client Setup

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the project root directory.
2. Run the following commands:

   cd client
   npm install
   npm run dev

Backend Setup

1. From the project root directory, open your terminal.
2. Run the following commands:

   cd backend
   npm install
   node index.js

IPFS Server Setup

1. Install IPFS from the official site: Install IPFS.
2. After installation, navigate to the directory where IPFS is installed.
3. Run the following commands to initialize and start the IPFS server locally:

   ./kubo/ipfs init
   ./kubo/ipfs daemon

Now, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173/ to start using IPFSify.