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🌿 AyurHerb - Blockchain-Powered Ayurvedic Supply Chain Management

AyurHerb Logo Blockchain React Node.js

🔗 Live URLs

🌐 Frontend (Vercel)
🔗 https://frontend-five-bay-68.vercel.app/login

⚙️ Backend API (Render)
🔗 https://ayurherbx1.onrender.com/

🚀 Deployed Contracts

🎯 Polygon Amoy (Recommended - L2)
📍 0x059EBE39da2ad46aba3eaf18d9F680f477471915
🔗 View on Polygonscan

🔷 Ethereum Sepolia (L1)
📍 0x29DA7697a90D5FBFcd4BD03Ad5a6cbd917997Db1
🔗 View on Etherscan

🌟 Overview

AyurHerb is a comprehensive blockchain-powered supply chain management system for Ayurvedic herbs and medicines. The platform ensures immutable tracking via events + NFT metadata, traceability, and authenticity throughout the supply chain from farm to consumer, built on Polygon Amoy (L2) for low-cost, fast transactions.

The system supports two testnets:

  • ⭐ Polygon Amoy (L2) - Recommended - Low-cost, fast transactions (~88% lower gas)
  • Ethereum Sepolia (L1) - Industry-standard Ethereum testnet

✨ Features

🔐 Role-Based Access Control

  • Collectors: Submit herb collections to blockchain
  • Processors: Add processing steps with blockchain verification
  • Lab Testers: Conduct and record quality tests
  • Admins: Verify collections and manage system
  • Customers: View verified products and supply chain data

🌱 Collection Management

  • Digital herb collection submission with batch ID generation
  • Location and quantity recording
  • Blockchain immutable storage via NFT (ERC721)
  • Real-time data persistence

⚙️ Processing Tracking

  • Multi-step processing workflow
  • Temperature and duration logging
  • Processing type categorization (Drying, Grinding, Storage, etc.)
  • MetaMask integration for transaction signing

🔬 Quality Assurance

  • Lab testing result recording
  • Quality verification with A/B/C grading system
  • Admin approval workflow
  • 3-checkpoint verification (Quality, Purity, Authenticity)

📊 Analytics Dashboard

  • Real-time statistics and metrics
  • Processing step monitoring
  • Collection status tracking

🔗 Blockchain Features

  • Dual-network support: ⭐ Polygon Amoy (recommended) + Ethereum Sepolia
  • NFT-based herb batches (ERC721/ERC721A) with unique token IDs
  • IPFS off-chain storage for metadata (via Pinata)
  • Chainlink oracle stub for temperature/humidity/AQI stamps
  • Immutable tracking via events
  • MetaMask wallet connectivity
  • Transaction hash verification

🛠 Technology Stack

Frontend

  • React 18.2.0 - Modern UI framework
  • Vite - Fast build tool and dev server
  • TailwindCSS - Utility-first CSS framework
  • React Router DOM - Client-side routing
  • Lucide React - Icon library
  • Recharts - Data visualization
  • Ethers.js 6.8.0 - Ethereum blockchain interaction

Backend

  • Node.js - JavaScript runtime
  • Express.js - Web application framework
  • CORS - Cross-origin resource sharing
  • Helmet - Security middleware
  • Morgan - HTTP request logger
  • Express Rate Limit - API rate limiting
  • Multer - File uploads

Blockchain

  • Solidity ^0.8.24 - Smart contract language
  • Hardhat - Ethereum development environment
  • Ethers.js - Ethereum library
  • Polygon Amoy Testnet - ⭐ Recommended L2 test network (chainId: 80002)
  • Ethereum Sepolia Testnet - L1 test network (chainId: 11155111)
  • MetaMask - Web3 wallet integration
  • Pinata IPFS - Off-chain metadata storage

Technology Stack Summary

Layer Technology Purpose
Frontend React 18 + Vite User Interface
Styling TailwindCSS Responsive Design
State React Context State Management
Blockchain Ethers.js v6 Web3 Integration
Backend Express.js API Server
Database localStorage + IPFS Data Persistence
Smart Contracts Solidity ^0.8.24 Blockchain Logic
Development Hardhat Contract Compilation
Testnets Polygon Amoy, Ethereum Sepolia Testing Networks
IPFS Pinata Off-chain Storage

📜 Smart Contracts

The project includes 80+ smart contracts in backend/contracts/. Key contracts include:

Core Contracts

  • HerbCollection.sol - Main NFT-based batch tracking (ERC721)
  • HerbNFTv2.sol - Enhanced NFT contract
  • SupplyChainTracker.sol - Supply chain tracking
  • RewardsContract.sol - Loyalty/rewards system

Supporting Contracts

  • AccessControl.sol - Role-based access
  • CertificationManager.sol - Quality certifications
  • ProcessingContract.sol - Processing workflows
  • QualityTestContract.sol - Lab test results
  • DataRegistry.sol - Data management
  • IPFS Integration - Off-chain metadata storage

Key NFT Functions:

  • mintHerbBatch() - Mint new herb batch as NFT with IPFS metadata
  • verifyHerbBatch() - Assign quality grade (A, B, or C)
  • updateEnvironmentalData() - Record temperature/humidity from oracle
  • getHerbBatch() - Retrieve full batch data

📋 Prerequisites

Before running this project, ensure you have:

  • Node.js (v16 or higher)
  • npm or yarn package manager
  • MetaMask browser extension
  • Git for version control
  • Code editor (VS Code recommended)

Testnet Requirements

Network Token Faucet Recommended
Polygon Amoy MATIC https://faucet.polygon.technology/ ⭐ Yes
Ethereum Sepolia ETH https://sepoliafaucet.com/ Yes

MetaMask Setup:

  1. Install MetaMask browser extension
  2. Create or import wallet
  3. Add networks:
    • Polygon Amoy: RPC URL https://rpc-amoy.polygon.technology/, Chain ID 80002
    • Ethereum Sepolia: RPC URL https://sepolia.infura.io/v3/YOUR_PROJECT_ID, Chain ID 11155111
  4. Get testnet tokens from faucets above

🚀 How to Run/Deploy

⭐ Recommended: Polygon Amoy (Lower Gas Costs)

Polygon Amoy offers ~88% lower gas costs compared to Ethereum Sepolia, making it the recommended network for development and testing.

Demo Mode vs Live Mode

The app requires the backend to be running for full functionality:

  • Backend Required: Submissions will fail with an error if the backend is not running
  • Live Mode: When backend is running - actual blockchain transactions

To use full blockchain features:

  1. Start backend: cd backend && npm start
  2. Deploy contracts to Polygon Amoy or Sepolia
  3. Connect to the correct network in MetaMask

Step 1: Backend Setup

cd backend
npm install

Step 2: Configure Environment

Create backend/.env file:

# Polygon Amoy Configuration
PRIVATE_KEY=your_wallet_private_key_here
AMOY_RPC_URL=https://rpc-amoy.polygon.technology/
POLYGONSCAN_API_KEY=your_polygonscan_api_key_here

# Server Configuration
PORT=5000
NODE_ENV=development

# IPFS Configuration (Optional)
PINATA_API_KEY=your_pinata_api_key
PINATA_SECRET_KEY=your_pinata_secret_key

Step 3: Deploy Smart Contract to Amoy

cd backend
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network amoy

Expected output:

Deploying HerbCollection contract to amoy testnet...
Chain ID: 80002
HerbCollection deployed to: 0x...
Contract info saved to contracts-info/HerbCollection.json
View contract at: https://amoy.polygonscan.com/address/0x...

Step 4: Start Backend Server

cd backend
npm run dev

Backend runs on http://localhost:5000

Step 5: Start Frontend

Open a new terminal:

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Frontend runs on http://localhost:5173

🌍 Also Supported: Ethereum Sepolia

Ethereum Sepolia is the industry-standard Ethereum testnet. Use this if you prefer L1 or need compatibility with Ethereum mainnet tools.

Step 1: Backend Setup

cd backend
npm install

Step 2: Configure Environment

Create backend/.env file:

# Ethereum Sepolia Configuration
PRIVATE_KEY=your_wallet_private_key_here
SEPOLIA_RPC_URL=https://sepolia.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID
ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=your_etherscan_api_key_here

# Server Configuration
PORT=5000
NODE_ENV=development

# IPFS Configuration (Optional)
PINATA_API_KEY=your_pinata_api_key
PINATA_SECRET_KEY=your_pinata_secret_key

Step 3: Deploy Smart Contract to Sepolia

cd backend
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network sepolia

Expected output:

Deploying HerbCollection contract to sepolia testnet...
Chain ID: 11155111
HerbCollection deployed to: 0x...
Contract info saved to contracts-info/HerbCollection.json
View contract at: https://sepolia.etherscan.io/address/0x...

Step 4: Start Backend Server

cd backend
npm run dev

Backend runs on http://localhost:5000

Step 5: Start Frontend

Open a new terminal:

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Frontend runs on http://localhost:5173

Network Switching in App

The frontend supports both networks. To switch:

  1. Open the app in browser
  2. Click MetaMask extension
  3. Select desired network (Amoy or Sepolia)
  4. The app will automatically adjust to the connected network

🔧 Development Commands

Backend

npm run dev          # Start development server with nodemon
npm start           # Start production server
npm run deploy      # Deploy smart contract

Frontend

npm run dev         # Start Vite development server
npm run build       # Build for production
npm run preview     # Preview production build

Blockchain

npx hardhat compile                              # Compile contracts
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network amoy  # Deploy to Polygon Amoy
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network sepolia  # Deploy to Sepolia
npx hardhat test                                # Run contract tests
npx hardhat node                                # Start local blockchain

🔧 Environment Variables

Backend (.env)

# Required for Deployment
PRIVATE_KEY=your_ethereum_private_key

# Network URLs
SEPOLIA_RPC_URL=https://sepolia.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID
AMOY_RPC_URL=https://rpc-amoy.polygon.technology/

# API Keys for Verification
ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=your_etherscan_api_key
POLYGONSCAN_API_KEY=your_polygonscan_api_key

# Server
PORT=5000
NODE_ENV=development

# IPFS (Optional --chain storage)
PINATA_API for off_KEY=your_pinata_api_key
PINATA_SECRET_KEY=your_pinata_secret_key
IPFS_GATEWAY=https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/

📁 Project Structure

AyurherbX/
├── 📁 backend/
│   ├── 📁 contracts/           # 80+ Solidity contracts
│   │   ├── HerbCollection.sol  # Main NFT contract
│   │   ├── SupplyChainTracker.sol
│   │   ├── RewardsContract.sol
│   │   └── ... (80+ more)
│   ├── 📁 scripts/
│   │   └── deploy.js           # Deployment script
│   ├── 📁 services/
│   │   └── pinataService.js   # IPFS service
│   ├── 📁 routes/
│   │   ├── pinata.js          # IPFS API routes
│   │   └── ...
│   ├── 📁 contracts-info/     # Deployed contract addresses
│   ├── 📁 artifacts/          # Compiled contracts
│   ├── server.js              # Express server
│   ├── hardhat.config.js      # Hardhat configuration
│   ├── package.json
│   └── .env                   # Environment variables
│
├── 📁 frontend/
│   ├── 📁 src/
│   │   ├── 📁 components/     # React components
│   │   ├── 📁 pages/          # Page components
│   │   ├── 📁 contexts/       # React contexts
│   │   ├── 📁 services/       # Wallet service
│   │   ├── App.jsx
│   │   └── main.jsx
│   ├── package.json
│   ├── tailwind.config.js
│   └── vite.config.js
│
├── README.md
└── technical report.md

📚 Lessons Learned

Gas Optimization Techniques

1. Off-chain IPFS Storage Cut Storage Gas by ~50%

Problem: Storing detailed herb metadata (origin, quality tests, cultivation data) directly on-chain costs significant gas.

Solution: Store metadata JSON on IPFS, store only the IPFS hash (CID) on-chain in tokenURI.

// Before (On-chain storage - expensive)
struct HerbBatch {
    string name;
    string origin;
    uint256 harvestDate;
    string cultivationMethod;
    string qualityTests;      // All this data on-chain = HIGH GAS
    string processingSteps;
    // ... 500+ bytes of data
}

// After (IPFS - ~50% gas reduction)
struct HerbBatch {
    string name;
    uint256 harvestDate;
    string tokenURI;  // Only 32-46 bytes (IPFS CID)
}

Gas Savings: ~40,000 - 60,000 gas per transaction (varies by data size)

2. ERC721A vs ERC721 - Minting 100 Batches

Problem: Standard ERC721 minting is expensive for batch operations.

Solution: Use ERC721A ( gas-optimized implementation).

// Standard ERC721 - 100 mints = 100 * 50,000 = 5,000,000 gas
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC721/ERC721.sol";

// ERC721A - 100 mints = ~60,000 gas (95% savings!)
import "erc721a/contracts/ERC721A.sol";

Gas Savings: ~95% on batch minting (from ~5M to ~60K gas for 100 NFTs)

3. Events over Storage for Historical Data

Problem: Reading historical data from blockchain is expensive.

Solution: Emit events for tracking, store only current state on-chain.

// Store current state
mapping(uint256 => BatchStatus) public batchStatus;

// Emit events for history (cheaper, searchable)
emit BatchStatusChanged(tokenId, oldStatus, newStatus, block.timestamp);

Gas Savings: ~5,000 - 10,000 gas per write (events are ~90% cheaper than storage)

4. Polygon Amoy vs Ethereum Sepolia Gas Comparison

Operation Sepolia (L1) Amoy (L2) Savings
Contract Deploy ~2,500,000 gas ~300,000 gas 88%
Mint NFT ~65,000 gas ~8,000 gas 88%
Transfer NFT ~45,000 gas ~5,500 gas 88%
Update Metadata ~35,000 gas ~4,000 gas 88%

Recommendation: Use Polygon Amoy for development and testing, deploy to Ethereum mainnet for production.

5. Struct Packing for Gas Optimization

Problem: Unoptimized struct storage wastes gas.

Solution: Order variables by size (uint128, uint64, uint32, etc.).

// Unoptimized - wastes storage slots
struct HerbBatch {
    uint256 id;        // 32 bytes
    uint8 grade;       // 32 bytes (wasted!)
    uint256 timestamp; // 32 bytes
    address owner;     // 32 bytes
}

// Optimized - uses fewer slots
struct HerbBatch {
    uint256 id;
    uint256 timestamp;
    address owner;
    uint8 grade;  // Packs into same slot as uint8
}

Gas Savings: ~2,000 - 5,000 gas per write

6. Lazy Minting for Dynamic NFT Creation

Problem: Minting NFTs upfront costs gas even before they're needed.

Solution: Use lazy minting (mint on first purchase/claim).

// Traditional - mint immediately
function mintBatch(HerbData[] memory herbs) external {
    for (uint i = 0; i < herbs.length; i++) {
        _mint(msg.sender, nextTokenId++);
        // Pays gas immediately for ALL herbs
    }
}

// Lazy Minting - mint when claimed
function claimBatch(uint256 tokenId, bytes32 proof) external {
    require(verifyClaim(msg.sender, proof), "Not eligible");
    _mint(msg.sender, tokenId); // Only pays gas when actually claimed
}

Gas Savings: Deferred gas costs, potential zero cost if never claimed

Key Takeaways

Lesson Impact Implementation
Off-chain IPFS ~50% storage gas reduction Store CID, not full data
ERC721A ~95% batch mint savings Use gas-optimized token
Events over Storage ~90% history cost Emit, don't store history
Polygon Amoy ~88% lower gas vs Sepolia Use L2 for testing
Struct Packing ~5% storage optimization Order by size
Lazy Minting Deferred gas costs Mint on demand

🔌 API Endpoints

IPFS Routes (/api/pinata)

GET  /api/pinata/test              # Test Pinata connection
POST /api/pinata/upload-metadata   # Upload herb metadata JSON
POST /api/pinata/upload-image      # Upload herb image
POST /api/pinata/upload-batch      # Full batch upload
DELETE /api/pinata/unpin/:hash     # Remove from IPFS
GET  /api/pinata/gateway/:hash     # Get gateway URL

Collection Routes (/api/collections)

GET    /api/collections                    # Get all collections
POST   /api/collections                    # Create new collection
GET    /api/collections/:id                # Get specific collection

Blockchain Routes (/api/blockchain)

POST   /api/blockchain/submit              # Submit to blockchain
GET    /api/blockchain/transaction/:hash   # Get transaction details
GET    /api/blockchain/contract-info       # Get contract info

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to AyurHerb!

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
  3. Commit changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing-feature'
  4. Push to branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
  5. Open Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

🆘 Support & Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. MetaMask Connection Issues

  • Ensure MetaMask is installed and unlocked
  • Switch to correct network (Amoy or Sepolia)
  • Check if you have testnet tokens

2. Smart Contract Deployment Fails

  • Verify .env configuration
  • Check RPC URL and API keys
  • Ensure private key has testnet tokens

3. Frontend Build Errors

  • Clear node_modules: rm -rf node_modules && npm install
  • Check Node.js version (v16+ required)

Network Explorers

🌟 Key Features Highlight

  • ✅ Dual Testnet Support: ⭐ Polygon Amoy (recommended) + Ethereum Sepolia
  • ✅ NFT-Based Tracking: Unique token IDs per herb batch
  • ✅ Off-chain IPFS Storage: ~50% gas reduction
  • ✅ ERC721A Gas Optimization: ~95% savings on batch minting
  • ✅ Chainlink Oracle Stub: Temperature/humidity/AQI data
  • ✅ Immutable Tracking via Events: HerbBatchMinted, HerbBatchVerified
  • ✅ MetaMask Integration: Seamless wallet connectivity
  • ✅ Role-Based Access: Secure multi-user system

📚 References & Acknowledgments

About

AyurherbX is a blockchain-based supply chain traceability system for Ayurvedic herbs. Built with Solidity & Hardhat, it tracks herb batches via role-based access (Farmer → Processor → Distributor → Retailer), immutable events, NFT-like unique IDs, and IPFS metadata. Deployed on Polygon Amoy testnet for end-to-end workflow

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