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InvoiceMint โ€” A Blockchain-Backed Invoicing App Built with Python and Bulma

๐Ÿ’ก InvoiceMint โ€” Blockchain-Powered Invoicing for Modern Founders

As a solo founder building BizSuit, I realized something early โ€” managing finances isnโ€™t just about generating invoices. Itโ€™s about accountability, ownership, and security.

Thatโ€™s why I built InvoiceMint, a blockchain-inspired invoicing tool with a clean UI, Python backend, and printable output โ€” all working together to help you run your solo business like a pro.


๐Ÿงพ What is InvoiceMint?

InvoiceMint is a web app that lets you:

  • Create professional, printable invoices
  • Securely store each invoice in a blockchain-style ledger
  • Run everything using a lightweight Python + Flask backend
  • Style everything with beautiful, responsive Bulma CSS

All with one goal in mind: speed and transparency.


๐Ÿง  The Core Stack

Hereโ€™s what powers InvoiceMint under the hood:

Layer Tech Used Why Itโ€™s Used
Frontend Bulma CSS Clean, responsive UI without JS bloat
Backend Python + Flask Lightweight API for invoice management
Database Blockchain (in memory) Every invoice is stored as a chained block
Hosting Render.com Easy Flask hosting with free tier
Print Ready @media print CSS Instant printable invoice support

๐Ÿ”— How Blockchain is Used

Each invoice you generate becomes a new block in the ledger. Here's what each block contains:

  • Invoice data (client, amount, etc.)
  • Timestamp
  • Hash of the previous block
  • Unique block hash

This means:

  • No invoice can be altered once added
  • A complete tamper-proof history is maintained
  • All logic is handled inside a pure Python blockchain module

This is not cryptocurrency โ€” itโ€™s real-world use of blockchain structure for accountability.


๐ŸŽจ The Interface: Bulma for Speed

The frontend uses Bulma, a CSS framework thatโ€™s:

  • Mobile-first
  • Flexbox-based
  • Fast and beautiful out of the box

This gives InvoiceMint a modern, polished UI โ€” even when run on mobile browsers or low-power devices.


๐Ÿ“ฆ Features

โœ… Create Invoices Instantly

Enter client name, service, and amount โ€” hit print.

โœ… Print-Ready Format

Styled using print CSS to give you clean hard copies.

โœ… Blockchain-Backed Ledger

Every invoice is stored in a secure chain.

โœ… Flask Backend API

Modular, extensible, and deployable in minutes.

โœ… No Database Needed

All records are stored in memory (or file), easy to port to SQLite or MongoDB.

โœ… Runs on Any Device

Built originally on an Android tablet โ€” now going full-scale.


๐ŸŒฑ My Journey as a Solo Founder

Iโ€™m a 16-year-old founder, building BizSuit โ€” a modular toolkit for entrepreneurs. I started with BizTracker (inventory app), and InvoiceMint became my second tool.

And now, Iโ€™m excited to say โ€” Iโ€™ll be buying my first full laptop this Diwali ๐ŸŽ‰

That means even more advanced tools are coming:

  • ๐Ÿ“„ PDF export
  • ๐Ÿ” Login/Auth
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Real-time charts
  • ๐Ÿงพ Invoice saving & sharing
  • โš™๏ธ Integration with Umami analytics and BizTracker

๐Ÿš€ Try InvoiceMint

๐Ÿ‘‰ Launch InvoiceMint

No signup. No download. Just open and start printing.


๐Ÿง  Final Thoughts

InvoiceMint combines modern frontend simplicity with the security of blockchain and the power of Python. Itโ€™s part of a larger vision โ€” BizSuit โ€” a free, open toolkit for founders who build alone but think big.

Whether you're invoicing your first freelance client or managing recurring bills, InvoiceMint ensures every transaction is professional, transparent, and future-ready.


โœ๏ธ Created by Prasoon Jadon โ€” solo founder, student developer, and creator of BizSuit.

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