The problem GradBlocks solves

Gradblocks solves a number of problems related to traditional centralized file storage solutions, including cost, security, and scalability.
Basically we can contact an organisation and verify that if the cerficates that are provided are real or not so this way we can store things on ipfs and stop frauds.

Firstly, by leveraging IPFS as a decentralized, peer-to-peer file storage solution, Gradblocks can significantly reduce the cost of storing and transferring files. Traditional cloud storage solutions can be expensive, especially for larger files or high-traffic applications, since they often charge based on data usage and bandwidth. By contrast, IPFS enables users to store and share files in a distributed network, potentially reducing costs by removing the need for centralized servers and infrastructure.

Secondly, by storing files off-chain, Gradblocks can improve the security of the data being stored. Traditional centralized file storage solutions can be vulnerable to hacks or data breaches, since the data is stored on a centralized server that can be a single point of failure. With IPFS, data is stored on a distributed network, meaning that no single node is responsible for the entire dataset, and thus the system is less vulnerable to attacks.

Finally, Gradblocks also solves scalability issues that can arise with traditional file storage solutions. As more and more users store and access files on a centralized server, the server can become overwhelmed and slow down, making it difficult to access files quickly and efficiently. IPFS can help solve this issue by allowing users to access files from any node on the network, potentially increasing speed and reducing latency.

Overall, Gradblocks solves a range of problems related to traditional centralized file storage solutions, including cost, security, and scalability, by leveraging IPFS as a decentralized and distributed file storage solution.
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Challenges I ran into

It was a great experiance in building ethforall, because this is the first time I took part in a hackathon individually. There were times where I was getting stuck on little things.
Some of the major ones are:
*integrating the webstorage to store file in ipfs.
*And integration of arcana was also difficult.
*and I tried to add push notifications too but sadly I was not able to fully complete that in time.