OriginPaper is a decentralized Web3 platform that empowers researchers to publish, share, and earn rewards for their research papers using blockchain technology. It ensures open access, verifiability, and true ownership of knowledge.
git clone https://github.com/padmarajkore/Paper.git
cd origin-papercd backend
npm installcd ../frontend
npm installBefore starting the server, you need to build the frontend:
npm run buildThis builds the React app and prepares it to be served by the backend.
Once the frontend is built, start the backend server from the project root (or inside backend):
cd ../backend
npm run backend/app.jsThis will serve both the backend and the built frontend app on
http://localhost:3001.
Make sure MongoDB is running locally.
To quickly start MongoDB using Docker:
docker run --name mongodb -p 27017:27017 -d mongoThe Paper Token contract is already deployed on a testnet.
If you'd like to deploy a new version:
- Use Remix IDE
- Update the contract address in the environment variables
Create a .env file inside the backend directory:
MONGO_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/papers
PORT=3001Create a .env file inside the frontend directory:
REACT_APP_PINATA_JWT=your_pinata_jwt
REACT_APP_PINATA_GATEWAY=your_pinata_gateway
REACT_APP_PAPER_TOKEN_ADDRESS=0xYourPaperTokenAddress
- 📥 Upload & verify research papers
- 🎖️ Get rewarded via Paper tokens
- 🔗 Smart contract-backed transparency
- 🧬 IPFS-powered decentralized storage
- 🌍 One-click publishing for open access
- Frontend: React + Vite
- Backend: Node.js + Express
- Blockchain: Solidity + Remix IDE
- Storage: MongoDB, IPFS (via Pinata)
- Containerization: Docker
also refer usage guide at https://medium.com/block-magnates/originpaper-a-web3-platform-revolutionizing-open-research-sharing-5536724df148
Pull Requests are welcome! Please create an issue to discuss any major changes first.
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