The problem Eternal KeepSafe Vault solves

1. Lack of Social Interaction in Decentralized Systems
   Problem: Most decentralized platforms prioritize security but lack community engagement features.
   Solution: Collaborative Capsule Discussions lets users engage in meaningful discussions around capsules, creating a social and interactive environment.
2. Static Nature of Time Capsules
   Problem: Traditional time capsules are static and unchangeable.
   Solution: Capsules become dynamic, allowing users to discuss, vote on, and update capsule content collaboratively.
3. Limited Community Governance
   Problem: Users are often excluded from governance in decentralized systems.
   Solution: The feature enables community-driven governance, where users can vote and make decisions about capsule content.
4. Complexity in Blockchain Use Cases
   Problem: Blockchain applications are often fragmented and too technical for most users.
   Solution: Eternal KeepSafe Vault makes blockchain easier by integrating user-friendly features like discussions and voting.
   What Can People Use It For?
   Collaborative Memory Sharing: Users can share and evolve memories with groups, keeping capsules dynamic.
   Community Engagement: Build communities around shared interests, like technology or hobbies.
   Secure Data Storage with Social Interaction: Store and interact with personal data securely and collaboratively.
   How It Makes Existing Tasks Easier/Safer
   Simplifies Collaboration: Collaborative decisions and content updates are stored securely on the blockchain.
   Democratic Decision-Making: Voting mechanisms enable faster, transparent group decisions.
   Transparent Data Management: Blockchain ensures full visibility of updates and changes, enhancing trust.

Challenges we ran into

Challenges We Ran Into

1. Blockchain Integration with Real-Time Features
   Challenge: Integrating real-time features like notifications and discussions with blockchain was difficult because blockchain transactions are not instantaneous, causing delays in user interactions.
   Solution: To mitigate this, we implemented an off-chain notification system that listens for blockchain events, reducing delays and improving real-time interaction. This system syncs with the blockchain at intervals to update user notifications without waiting for transaction confirmation.
2. Wallet Authentication
   Challenge: Ensuring smooth wallet integration with MetaMask and other Web3 wallets posed a challenge due to compatibility issues and inconsistent API responses.
   Solution: We thoroughly tested different wallet providers and standardized the authentication process across various wallets by using Web3.js and ethers.js libraries, ensuring consistent and secure wallet connectivity.
3. Handling Large Off-Chain Data (Capsule Content)
   Challenge: Storing large data (e.g., videos, images) off-chain on decentralized platforms like IPFS was a challenge due to storage limitations and retrieval speed.
   Solution: We optimized data storage by compressing files and storing smaller metadata on-chain, linking to larger files hosted on IPFS. We also implemented a caching mechanism to improve retrieval speed for frequently accessed content.
4. User Experience with Blockchain
   Challenge: Blockchain interactions are often complex for non-technical users, which could hinder adoption.
   Solution: To overcome this, we designed an intuitive user interface that abstracts complex blockchain transactions into simple actions like "Create Capsule" or "Join Discussion" without requiring the user to understand the technical details of blockchain.