The problem BioPreserve solves

Our solution is a decentralized application (DApp) designed to support biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage preservation. This platform leverages blockchain technology to provide a transparent, secure, and engaging way for users to contribute directly to biodiversity conservation efforts and cultural heritage sites projects. By eliminating traditional crowdfunding inefficiencies and trust issues, we empower users to make a real impact. Additionally, a dynamic calendar lists upcoming biodiversity events, allowing users to stay informed and participate actively. In return for their contributions, users receive tokens that can be redeemed for various rewards within the platform's ecosystem, incentivizing continued engagement and support.

Key Features-
Transparent Fund Management: Blockchain ensures secure, immutable transaction records, providing full transparency of fund flow.
Project Listings and Direct Support: Users can explore detailed information on various conservation projects, including their goals, progress, and impact metrics, and directly support them without intermediaries.
Contribution Mechanism: Allows users to seamlessly donate funds to selected projects.
Transparent Tracking: Contributions and project funding status are transparently tracked on the blockchain.
Token Rewards: Contributors receive tokens for their donations, which can be exchanged for rewards within and outside the platform's ecosystem.
Real-Time Data Integration: External APIs provide real-time updates on project status and achievements.
Smart Contracts: Ensure funds are only released when predefined conditions are met, increasing trust and accountability.
Event Calendar: A dynamic calendar of upcoming biodiversity events, such as clean-up drives, tree-planting sessions, wildlife monitoring, and educational workshops. Events can be filtered by location, type, and date for easy navigation.

Challenges we ran into

Integration of Blockchain Contracts with MERN Stack: Incorporating blockchain smart contracts into a MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack was complex. Coordinating communication between the frontend and backend components with the blockchain network was challenging

Building Logic and Implementing Smart Contracts: Developing the logic for smart contracts and ensuring they function as intended was challenging. Designing contracts that securely manage contributions, handle fund distribution, and enforce predefined conditions adds complexity to the development process.