The problem FIR solves

Transparency: FIR records are immutable and stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Security: Only the FIR owner or contract owner can view or update the FIR's status.
Efficiency: Direct digital submissions eliminate paperwork, speeding up the process.
Accountability: Clear tracking of FIR status from submission to resolution.

Challenges we ran into

Data Privacy:
Storing personal data on a public blockchain raises privacy concerns. We overcame this by limiting visible data to authorized users, using wallet addresses for authentication.

Gas Costs:
Deploying and interacting with smart contracts on Ethereum mainnet can be expensive. We addressed this by using the Polygon Mumbai Testnet, offering lower transaction fees and faster confirmations.

Access Control:
Ensuring only authorized users (FIR owners and contract owners) can access or modify FIR details required robust access control logic. Implementing role-based restrictions helped enforce secure operations.

User Experience:
Bridging blockchain technology with a user-friendly interface was challenging. We developed a clear, intuitive web interface to make the system accessible to users unfamiliar with blockchain.