HealthNet Platform Development
The development of the HealthNet platform involved integrating IoT monitoring with a Next.js frontend and utilizing the Diamante Blockchain and Nillion's blind data processing for secure and efficient healthcare data management. The project faced several challenges across different domains:
Nillion Blind Data Processing/Rust
- Learning Curve: Overcoming the steep learning curve associated with Rust.
- Documentation: Navigating through limited documentation related to Nillion's blind data processing.
- Integration: Integrating Rust-generated secure data processing functions with the JavaScript frontend.
Diamante Blockchain
- Transaction Speeds: Optimizing transaction speeds for efficient data handling.
- Smart Contract Deployment: Streamlining the deployment and testing of smart contracts on Diamante Blockchain.
- Ecosystem Understanding: Gaining a thorough understanding of the Diamante Blockchain ecosystem.
Interoperability & Scalability
- Healthcare Systems: Bridging different healthcare systems to ensure interoperability.
- Scalability: Addressing scalability concerns as the platform expanded, ensuring it could handle a growing number of users and data points.
IoT Integration
- Seamless Communication: Ensuring smooth communication between various IoT devices, particularly the smart bands used for patient monitoring.
- Security Measures: Implementing robust security protocols, leveraging Nillion’s technology to safeguard data privacy.
Next.js Frontend
- Performance Optimization: Enhancing the performance of the application to ensure fast load times and responsive interactions.
- State Management: Managing the state efficiently across different pages and components, providing a seamless user experience.
Each of these challenges demanded innovative solutions, highlighting the complexities of combining IoT, web development, blockchain, and secure data processing