WhistleChain Backend

📢 Anonymous Whistleblowing Platform Using Blockchain

WhistleChain is a secure and anonymous reporting platform designed for journalists, employees, and citizens to report unethical activities. It leverages blockchain for tamper-proof records and ensures data integrity and confidentiality.

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🚀 Features

• 🔒 Secure Report Submission – Encrypts and stores reports securely.
• 📜 Immutable Record-Keeping – Uses blockchain hashing to ensure report integrity.
• 🛡️ Anonymity & Privacy – Ensures whistleblowers' safety.
• 📦 PostgreSQL Storage – Structured data persistence.
• ⚡ Built with Go & Fiber – High-performance backend.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Backend: Go, Fiber 🚀
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Blockchain: Cryptographic Hashing
• Cloud Deployment: Heroku / Vercel (Planned)

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📄 API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/	Check if the API is running
POST	/report	Submit a new encrypted report
GET	/reports	Get all submitted reports
GET	/report/:id	Get a specific report by ID

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🔧 Setup & Run Locally

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/nbursa/whistlechain-backend.git
cd whistlechain-backend

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

go mod tidy

3️⃣ Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file and add:

DATABASE_URL=postgres://your_user:your_password@localhost:5432/your_db
PORT=3000

4️⃣ Run the Server

go run main.go

The API will be available at http://localhost:3000 🚀.

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📌 Future Roadmap

• ✅ Implement cryptographic signatures for authenticity.
• ✅ Add JWT-based authentication for company admins.
• 🚧 Deploy to cloud.
• 🚧 Build a front-end for easy report submission.
• 🚧 Extend blockchain integration.

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🤝 Contributing

Want to help improve WhistleChain?

• Fork & Star this repo ⭐
• Open issues & PRs with improvements.

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📜 License

MIT License – Free to use & modify.

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💡 Author

👨‍💻 Nenad Bursać
🚀 GitHub: nbursa
💼 LinkedIn: Nenad Bursać