How to make your own decentralized website on Ethereum

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Decentralized website is runs on a network of computers that share data without relying on a central authority. This makes it more secure reliable and open to anyone with an internet connection. Decentralized websites can also connect with blockchain networks and enable users to use cryptocurrencies or smart contracts.

In this guide, We will guide you how to make your own decentralized website on Ethereum. Using some tools and services that make the process simple and fast. You will need:

• A wallet with some Ethereum
• An ENS domain name
• A code editor
• A hosting service like Fleek

Step 1: Get a wallet and some Ethereum

To do anything on the decentralized web you need a wallet that can store and manage your Ethereum and other tokens. A wallet is also a way to identify yourself and sign transactions on the blockchain. There are many wallets available but some popular ones are Coinbase Wallet MetaMask and Trust Wallet.

You also need some Ethereum to pay for gas fees which are the costs of executing transactions on the blockchain. You can buy Ethereum from an exchange like Coinbase or Binance or swap it from another cryptocurrency using a service like Uniswap or 1inch.

Step 2: Buy an ENS domain name

An ENS domain name is your property on the decentralized web. It is a human-readable name that can point to any content or address on the blockchain. For example you can use your ENS domain name to link to your decentralized website your wallet address your social media profiles or any other data you want to share.

You can buy an ENS domain name from the official ENS website or from a marketplace like OpenSea. The price of an ENS domain name depends on its length and popularity. You can also bid for an ENS domain name in an auction if it is not available for instant purchase.

To buy an ENS domain name you need to connect your wallet to the website or marketplace and follow the instructions. You will have to pay a registration fee in Ethereum and also set a yearly rent amount that you can renew or cancel anytime.

Step 3: Write code for your website

Now you have a wallet and an ENS domain name you can start writing code for your website. You can use any framework or language you prefer such as React Vue HTML CSS JavaScript etc. You can also use templates or boilerplates that provide some basic features and design for your website.

The main difference between decentralized website and regular website is that you need to include some Web3 features that allow users to interact with the blockchain. For example you need to enable users to connect their wallets to your website view their balances and transactions send and receive payments interact with smart contracts etc.

To do this you need to use some libraries or tools for make it easier to integrate Web3 functionality into your website. Some examples are:

• Moralis: A Web3 API provider that allows you to access user data transactions NFTs smart contracts etc. with just few lines of code.
• Web3.js: A JavaScript library that allows you to interact with the Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts.
• Ethers.js: Another JavaScript library that provides similar functionality as Web3.js but with a more modular and lightweight design.
• Ethereum Boilerplate: A Web3 website template that provides ready-made components and features for building decentralized websites.

Step 4: Host your website on Fleek

Once you have written code for your website you need to host it on distributed network instead of single server. This way your website will be available 24/7 and resistant to downtime or censorship.

One way to do this use of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System),which is peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data. IPFS assigns a unique hash (or content identifier) to each file or folder that you upload to the network. You can then access your data using this hash from any node on the network.

However, IPFS has some limitations and challenges that make it hard to use for hosting websites. For example:

• IPFS hashes are not human-readable and change every time you update your data.
• IPFS data may not be available if there are not enough nodes hosting it.
• IPFS does not support dynamic

Step 5: Connect your ENS domain to your website

Now you have hosted your website on IPFS you need to connect it to your ENS domain name so that users can access it using human-readable name instead of a hash. To do this you need to update the content hash of your ENS domain name to point to the hash of your website on IPFS.

You can do this using the ENS app or Fleek. Here are the steps for using Fleek:

• Go to your site dashboard on Fleek and click on Add or Buy Domain.
• Select Add Existing Domain and enter your ENS domain name.
• Click on Verify Ownership and sign a transaction with your wallet to prove that you own the ENS domain name.
• Click on Update Content Hash and sign another transaction to update the content hash of your ENS domain name to point to your website on IPFS.

That's it! You have successfully made and deployed your own decentralized website on Ethereum. You can now share your ENS domain name with anyone and they will be able to access your website from any browser that supports IPFS such as Brave or Opera.

In this guide We have shown you how to make your own decentralized website on Ethereum using some tools and services that make the process simple and fast. You have learned how to:

• Get a wallet and some Ethereum
• Buy an ENS domain name
• Write code for your website
• Host your website on IPFS using Fleek
• Connect your ENS domain name to your website

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