Rertrieve It
Retrieve It , A Decentralized platform built to solve the problem of lost and found items ,created during the Code4Cause Hackathon @ NSUT Delhi .
Created on 7th October 2024
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Rertrieve It
Retrieve It , A Decentralized platform built to solve the problem of lost and found items ,created during the Code4Cause Hackathon @ NSUT Delhi .
The problem Rertrieve It solves
Retrieve It addresses the common issue of lost and found items, offering a decentralized solution that overcomes the limitations of traditional systems. Losing belongings in public spaces, events, or institutions can be frustrating, with most lost and found systems being isolated, inefficient, and unreliable. Often, there is no incentive for finders to return items, and manual systems are prone to errors or lack transparency, making it difficult for owners to reclaim their belongings.
How Retrieve It Makes Tasks Easier and Safer
Decentralized and Transparent: Built on blockchain technology, Retrieve It creates an immutable, decentralized ledger for lost and found entries. This transparency ensures that no data can be altered or manipulated, making the system fraud-proof and reliable for both finders and owners.
Simple Item Search: Users can register their lost items and filter by location, type, or timeframe to find matches quickly and efficiently. This makes the search process much faster than traditional methods, which are often time-consuming and require manual effort.
Cryptocurrency Rewards: Finders are incentivized to return items through rewards in Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are unlocked after completing milestones. This ensures that finders are motivated to return items and get recognized for their good deeds, creating a win-win scenario.
Global Reach: As a decentralized platform, Retrieve It can be used by anyone worldwide, breaking down barriers and allowing users from different regions to report or search for items.
Secure Claims: Owners need to provide specific identification (like a unique code or item description) to claim their belongings, ensuring that only the rightful owner can retrieve the item and eliminating risks of fraud.
By using blockchain and incentivizing finders with cryptocurrency, Retrieve It transforms the traditional lost and found process into a secure, efficient, and rewarding experience.
Challenges I ran into
One of the key hurdles we faced while building Retrieve It was integrating the smart contract functionality for the cryptocurrency rewards. Initially, we encountered issues with ensuring that the rewards were distributed only after a verified item return, based on pre-defined milestones. The smart contract logic had to be flawless to prevent users from exploiting the system, either by falsely claiming rewards or manipulating the return process.