The problem VeriFex solves

Misinformation spreads rapidly, influencing public opinion and causing societal harm. Existing fact-checking methods are centralized, slow, and lack incentives for user participation.

Challenges we ran into

AI Accuracy – Training the model to detect fake news with high precision.

High Gas Fees – Optimizing blockchain transactions to reduce costs.

Real-Time Processing – Handling large volumes of news efficiently.

MetaMask Integration – Ensuring smooth wallet-based authentication.

Image Verification – Detecting manipulated or AI-generated images.

Decentralized Storage – Securely storing reports on IPFS.

User Engagement – Preventing reward abuse while encouraging participation.