Auction_House

# Auction_House: Decentralized Auction Management Platform

Auction_House is a blockchain-powered platform for creating and managing auctions in a secure and transparent manner. Built on Ethereum-compatible networks, it enables users to create auctions, place bids, and interact with decentralized auction records without intermediaries.

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## Features

- Create Auctions: Start new auctions by specifying the item details and auction duration.

- Place Bids: Participate in auctions and bid using EDU Tokens directly via a decentralized smart contract.

- Real-Time Updates: Automatically updates the highest bid and bidder details for ongoing auctions.

- Withdraw Funds: Allows users to withdraw bids for unsuccessful auctions.

- End Auctions: Enables auction creators to conclude auctions and claim funds securely.

- Blockchain Integration: Built with Solidity smart contracts for immutability and transparency.

- User-Friendly Frontend: Accessible interface powered by HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, integrated with Web3.js for blockchain interaction.

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## Contract Details

- Contract Address: [0x7167FF2dcf71eda13486ba08679540BeFDB3D5AA](https://edu-chain-testnet.blockscout.com/address/0x7167FF2dcf71eda13486ba08679540BeFDB3D5AA)

- Network: EduChain

- Currency Used: EDU Token

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## Deployment

- Smart Contract Address: [View Contract on Explorer](https://edu-chain-testnet.blockscout.com/address/0x7167FF2dcf71eda13486ba08679540BeFDB3D5AA)

- Supported Wallets: MetaMask and other Web3-compatible wallets.

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## How to Use

### 1. Create Auction

- Navigate to the "Create Auction" section on the frontend.

- Specify the following details:

- Item Name: A descriptive name for the auction item.

- Auction Duration: Set the duration in seconds.

- Click on "Create Auction" to deploy the auction details to the blockchain.

- The auction will now be visible in the "Ongoing Auctions" section.

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### 2. View Ongoing Auctions

- Access the "Ongoing Auctions" section.

- View details such as:

- Auction ID: Unique identifier for the auction.

- Item Name: Name of the auctioned item.

- Highest Bid: Current highest bid amount.

- Highest Bidder: Address of the current highest bidder.

- Auction End Time: Timestamp indicating when the auction ends.

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### 3. Place a Bid

- Select an auction from the list of ongoing auctions.

- Click the "Bid" button and specify the bid amount (in EDU Tokens).

- Ensure the bid amount is higher than the current highest bid.

- Confirm the transaction via MetaMask.

- Once confirmed, the bid details will update on the blockchain.

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### 4. Withdraw Bids

- If you have placed an unsuccessful bid, you can withdraw your funds.

- Navigate to the "Withdraw Funds" section and select the specific auction.

- Confirm the withdrawal transaction via MetaMask.

- Funds will be transferred back to your wallet.

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### 5. End Auction

- Only the auction creator can end an auction.

- Navigate to the "Ongoing Auctions" section and click "End Auction" for a specific auction.

- Confirm the transaction via MetaMask.

- The highest bid amount will be transferred to the auction creator's wallet.

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## Frontend Details

The frontend provides an intuitive interface for interacting with the Auction_House platform. It includes:

- Connect Wallet: Connects your MetaMask wallet for blockchain interactions.

- Create Auction: Allows users to deploy new auction contracts.

- View Auctions: Displays both ongoing and completed auctions.

- Place Bid: Enables bidding on active auctions directly from the interface.