ECDSA Node

This project is an example of using a client and server to facilitate transfers between different addresses. Public Key Cryptography is implemented with a client side new account generation tool, setting an initial deposit (i.e. starting balance) and keeping private keys local. By using Elliptic Curve Digital Signatures we can make it so the server only allows transfers that have been signed for by the person who owns the associated address.

Client

The client folder contains a react app using vite. To get started, follow these steps:

1. Open up a terminal in the /client folder
2. Run npm install to install all the depedencies
3. Run npm run dev to start the application
4. Now you should be able to visit the app at http://127.0.0.1:5173/

Server

The server folder contains a node.js server using express. To run the server, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal within the /server folder
2. Run npm install to install all the depedencies
3. Run node index to start the server

The application should connect to the default server port (3042) automatically!

Use nodemon instead of node to automatically restart the server on any changes.