🧠 OpenLab – Smart Academic Token (S.A.T.)

Empowering Learning through Decentralized Recognition

OpenLab is an open-source project that integrates blockchain technology, IPFS, and educational credentials to create a Smart Academic Token (S.A.T.) — a digital token representing student achievements, peer validation, and project-based learning milestones.

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🚀 Features

• Smart Academic Token (S.A.T.) system for decentralized learning rewards.
• IPFS Integration for storing learning artifacts and badge proofs.
• Smart Contracts (Solidity + Remix) for minting and managing credentials.
• STEM-ready design for classrooms to simulate blockchain economy concepts.
• Open Source + Education Focused: teachers, students, and developers welcome.

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🧩 Tech Stack

• Solidity (Ethereum-compatible)
• Remix IDE
• IPFS / Pinata / Filecoin
• Web3.js / Ethers.js
• Google Workspace (Slides + Classroom Integration)
• GitHub Actions (CI/CD for smart contract deployment)

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🧠 Architecture Overview

1. Students earn achievements → stored as data on IPFS.
2. Smart Contract mints S.A.T. tokens linked to that IPFS hash.
3. Teachers/Peers validate tokens through on-chain credentials.
4. Digital Wallet (Google Slides or real blockchain) displays tokens.

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📁 Folder Structure

OpenLab/
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├── contracts/
│   ├── SATToken.sol
│   └── OpenLabRegistry.sol
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├── scripts/
│   ├── deploy.js
│   └── mintToken.js
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├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── app.js
│   └── styles.css
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├── assets/
│   ├── logo.png
│   └── banner.png
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└── README.md

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🧰 Getting Started

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/porroto/OpenLab.git
   cd OpenLab

2. Open Remix → import contracts/ folder.
3. Deploy SATToken.sol and OpenLabRegistry.sol.
4. Simulate IPFS connections with mock metadata.
5. Explore your Digital Wallet Prototype in /frontend/.

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💡 Vision

“Education deserves a trustless, transparent, and empowering recognition system.” Our mission is to bridge the world of blockchain and education, preparing students for a decentralized future while recognizing learning with authenticity and joy.

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🧑‍💻 Contributors

• Roger Vargas (@porroto) – Concept & STEM Implementation
• Open Source Educators Community

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🪙 License

MIT License © 2025 OpenLab