The problem SwiftPeer solves

1. Lack of Transparency and Trust in Review Process

• Solution: SwiftPeer ensures a transparent and trustless review process, promoting confidence in the evaluation of research papers.

2. Potential Biases in Acceptance Process

   • Solution: The decentralized architecture of SwiftPeer reduces biases, fostering an inclusive and impartial assessment of research contributions.

3. Inefficiency and Delay in Review Procedures

   • Solution: Through smart contract implementation and automation, SwiftPeer accelerates the review and acceptance procedures, leading to quicker decision-making and reduced administrative burdens.

4. Limited Access to Research Papers

   • Solution: SwiftPeer ensures free and open-source access to research papers on the public blockchain, allowing for perpetual availability and the creation of connected graphs.

5. Risk of Premature Leaks and Lack of Confidentiality

   • Solution: Researchers can upload files in encrypted form using SwiftPeer, preventing premature leaks and ensuring the confidentiality of their work.

6. Inadequate Record-Keeping

   • Solution: SwiftPeer employs NFT-based record-keeping, assigning a unique NFT to each submission and approval for transparent and immutable documentation.

7. Inefficient Payment Processes

   • Solution: SwiftPeer streamlines payment processes for hassle-free verification, enhancing overall efficiency in the academic and research ecosystem.

Challenges we ran into

• Lighthouse
• Challenge: Incomplete documentation, the platform needs to integrate features such as retrieving Content Identifiers (CIDs).
• Solution: Developed and implemented smart contracts to address the missing functionality and retrieve necessary CIDs.
  -Scrolls
• Challenge: Problem with getting the test faucet for the scroll sepolia
• Solution : Bridged the sepolia eth to get scroll sepolia