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  Etherium-Gas-Price-Tracker Interface

Gas-Price-Tracker Submission for Hackathon

Inspiration

I was inspired by the advancements that blockchain, particularly the Ethereum network, has brought to the tech industry. Witnessing the capabilities enabled by Ethereum and the broader blockchain space motivated me to explore and contribute to this innovative ecosystem.

What it does

Gas-Price-Tracker is a web application designed to monitor and display Ethereum gas prices in real-time. It leverages the capabilities of the Ethereum network to fetch and store gas prices using the Alchemy API and the Web3 library. The application provides users with the latest gas price, transaction speed, and timestamp information.

How we built it

The application is built using the Django framework, incorporating web3 technologies for seamless interaction with the Ethereum network. The front end is crafted with Bootstrap for a clean and responsive user interface. Key components include web3-light.js for Ethereum interaction and Alchemy API for gas price data.

Challenges we ran into

The journey involved overcoming several challenges. Being new to both the Django framework and certain concepts within web3 posed initial difficulties. Integrating different technologies and ensuring smooth communication with the Ethereum network required careful navigation. However, with perseverance and learning along the way, the challenges were successfully addressed.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I am proud of achieving a functional Gas-Price-Tracker despite being a newcomer to both Django and web3 concepts. Overcoming the learning curve and implementing key features, such as real-time gas price updates, demonstrates the dedication and progress made during the development process.

What we learned

The project provided valuable insights into working with Django and understanding the intricacies of web3 technologies. Learning to navigate and integrate with the Ethereum network, handle real-time data updates, and implement an interactive user interface were significant learning outcomes.

What's next for Gas-Price-Tracker

The future roadmap for Gas-Price-Tracker includes the integration of interactive charts to visualize gas price trends over time. Additionally, there are plans to expand the application by incorporating educational components to raise awareness about web3 and its vast potential. Keeping users informed about the latest advancements in the web3 space is a key focus for the next phase of development.

Built With

• alchemyapi
• bootstrap
• django
• javascript
• python
• web3.py