Hello DFINITY Community!
I’m excited to announce the launch of CoinPrice - a fully decentralized cryptocurrency portfolio tracker built on the Internet Computer Protocol. CoinPrice aims to be a community-owned alternative to centralized platforms like CoinMarketCap, offering the same functionality but with the added benefits of decentralization, censorship resistance, and user data sovereignty.
Why CoinPrice on ICP?
Cryptocurrency was founded on principles of decentralization, yet ironically, we still rely on centralized services to track prices and manage portfolios. CoinPrice changes that by leveraging the power of ICP to create a truly decentralized price tracking and portfolio management platform.
Key Features
- Real-time Cryptocurrency Data: View up-to-date prices, market caps, and price changes for top cryptocurrencies
- Decentralized Portfolio Management: Create and manage multiple cryptocurrency portfolios without relying on centralized servers
- User-Owned Data: Your portfolio data is stored on the IC, giving you true ownership and control
- Offline Support: Client-side database storage ensures access to your data even when offline
- Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices
- Open Source: Community-driven development with full transparency
Technical Implementation
CoinPrice is built with modern web technologies optimized for the Internet Computer:
- Frontend: React 19, Next.js 15 adapted for IC deployment
- Styling: TailwindCSS
- Data Visualization: Chart.js, react-chartjs-2
- Data Fetching: Decentralized oracles for cryptocurrency price data
- TypeScript: For type safety and better developer experience
Why We Built on ICP
The Internet Computer provides the ideal infrastructure for a decentralized financial application like CoinPrice:
- True Decentralization: No reliance on AWS or other centralized cloud providers
- Web Speed & Performance: Matches or exceeds traditional web application performance
- Cost Efficiency: Lower operational costs compared to traditional blockchain deployments
- Data Persistence: Reliable storage of user portfolio data
Try It Today!
CoinPrice is now live on the Internet Computer! https://hzeuf-oaaaa-aaaap-qpxqa-cai.icp0.io/
Community Involvement
As believers in the power of decentralization, we’re making CoinPrice fully open-source. We invite the DFINITY community to:
- Contribute to the codebase: GitHub Repository: GitHub - niklabh/coinprice at icp
- Report bugs or suggest features
- Help us expand the feature set and build the definitive decentralized crypto tracking platform
What’s Next?
We’re just getting started! Our roadmap includes:
- Integration with more decentralized exchanges
- Advanced portfolio analytics
- Social features for sharing portfolio strategies
- DAO governance for community direction
I’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and any feedback you might have! Feel free to try out the app and let me know what you think.
Together, let’s build a truly decentralized alternative to CoinMarketCap that aligns with our shared values of decentralization and user sovereignty!