GitHub - EvanBrightside/memecoin-tracker: An API and Web Application for Tracking Popular Memecoins

Memecoin Tracker: Project Overview

Memecoin Tracker is a comprehensive API and web application designed to monitor real-time data for trending memecoins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Key features include:

• Live price tracking
• Market capitalization analysis
• Weekly price change visualization

Future updates will introduce an AI-driven investment recommendation system, leveraging predictive analytics to enhance decision-making.

Core Components

1. Backend (FastAPI)

   • Python-based server fetching and processing memecoin data from CoinGecko API.

2. Database (PostgreSQL)

   • Stores historical and real-time memecoin metrics.

3. Frontend (Next.js)

   • Interactive dashboards displaying price trends and market insights.

Local Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/EvanBrightside/memecoin-tracker.git
   cd memecoin-tracker

2. Configure Environment Variables

   • Create .env files with these settings:

     Root .env

     POSTGRES_USER=memcoadmin
     POSTGRES_PASSWORD=memcopassword
     POSTGRES_DB=memcodatabase

     frontend/.env

     NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000

     app/.env

     DATABASE_URL=postgresql://memcoadmin:memcopassword@db/memcodatabase
     FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:3000

3. Launch Services

   docker-compose up --build

   • Backend: http://localhost:8000
   • Frontend: http://localhost:3000

4. Stop Containers

   docker-compose down

Future Roadmap

Upcoming Features

✅ Machine Learning Integration

• Predictive algorithms for price forecasting.

✅ Smart Recommendations

• Personalized investment strategies based on market trends.

✅ Expanded Coin Coverage

• Support for additional memecoins like PepeCoin and Floki.

✅ Multi-API Integration

• Aggregate data from diverse sources for richer insights.

👉 Explore advanced crypto tools to complement this project.

FAQ

1. What data does Memecoin Tracker provide?

• Real-time prices, market cap, and 7-day price charts for memecoins.

2. How often is the data updated?

• Prices refresh every 5 minutes via CoinGecko API.

3. Can I contribute to this project?

• Yes! Fork the repo and submit pull requests.

4. Will there be mobile support?

• A responsive web version is prioritized; native apps may follow.

5. Is historical data available?

• PostgreSQL stores 30 days of historical metrics (expandable).

6. How accurate are the predictions?

• Future ML models will undergo rigorous backtesting before release.