This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Prasoon
💡 InvoiceMint — Blockchain-Powered Invoicing for Modern Founders
As a solo founder building BizSuit, I realized something early — managing finances isn’t just about generating invoices. It’s about accountability, ownership, and security.
That’s why I built InvoiceMint, a blockchain-inspired invoicing tool with a clean UI, Python backend, and printable output — all working together to help you run your solo business like a pro.
🧾 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.
🧠 The Core Stack
Here’s what powers InvoiceMint under the hood:
| Layer | Tech Used | Why It’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 |
🔗 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 — it’s real-world use of blockchain structure for accountability.
🎨 The Interface: Bulma for Speed
The frontend uses Bulma, a CSS framework that’s:
- Mobile-first
- Flexbox-based
- Fast and beautiful out of the box
This gives InvoiceMint a modern, polished UI — even when run on mobile browsers or low-power devices.
📦 Features
✅ Create Invoices Instantly
Enter client name, service, and amount — hit print.
✅ Print-Ready Format
Styled using print CSS to give you clean hard copies.
✅ Blockchain-Backed Ledger
Every invoice is stored in a secure chain.
✅ Flask Backend API
Modular, extensible, and deployable in minutes.
✅ No Database Needed
All records are stored in memory (or file), easy to port to SQLite or MongoDB.
✅ Runs on Any Device
Built originally on an Android tablet — now going full-scale.
🌱 My Journey as a Solo Founder
I’m a 16-year-old founder, building BizSuit — a modular toolkit for entrepreneurs. I started with BizTracker (inventory app), and InvoiceMint became my second tool.
And now, I’m excited to say — I’ll be buying my first full laptop this Diwali 🎉
That means even more advanced tools are coming:
- 📄 PDF export
- 🔐 Login/Auth
- 📈 Real-time charts
- 🧾 Invoice saving & sharing
- ⚙️ Integration with Umami analytics and BizTracker
🚀 Try InvoiceMint
👉 Launch InvoiceMint
No signup. No download. Just open and start printing.
🧠 Final Thoughts
InvoiceMint combines modern frontend simplicity with the security of blockchain and the power of Python. It’s part of a larger vision — BizSuit — 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.
✍️ Created by Prasoon Jadon — solo founder, student developer, and creator of BizSuit.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Prasoon
Prasoon | Sciencx (2025-08-02T05:00:42+00:00) InvoiceMint — A Blockchain-Backed Invoicing App Built with Python and Bulma. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/02/invoicemint-a-blockchain-backed-invoicing-app-built-with-python-and-bulma/
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