The problem zkMeetups solves

zkMeetups is a comprehensive platform that offers a complete solution for privacy-protected events using zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology. The platform provides various options for gated meetups, including token-gated and NFT-gated events. By covering all possible gateways in the Web3 space, zkMeetups ensures that all events are securely and privately accessed.The token-gated meetups require users to have specific tokens or cryptocurrency in their wallets to attend the event. This approach ensures that only users with a particular level of involvement in a project or community can attend the event.
zkMeetups provides users with a way to prove their attendance at an event by generating a zero-knowledge proof of attendance. After attending an event, users can generate a verifiable claim that proves their attendance without revealing any personal information. The platform generates these verifiable claims using zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology and Groth16 cryptography, ensuring their authenticity and security.By offering this feature, zkMeetups provides users with a secure and private way to attend events and prove their attendance. The platform's use of ZKP technology ensures that users' personal information is protected while still providing verifiable proof of attendance.

Looking ahead, zkMeetups aims to become a comprehensive solution for Sybil-free online meetups with custom branding for enterprises. The platform plans to integrate a meeting calendar and decentralized identities to provide a seamless and secure experience for users. By leveraging Filecoin IPFS and FEVM, zkMeetups aims to provide a drive system for all recorded meetings, ensuring data privacy and security.

Allow Listed Smart Contract on FVM : https://explorer.glif.io/address/0xf378e7cDd4e9e788C97714695d364038cbff64FD/?network=hyperspacenet

Challenges we ran into

We have faced several challenges during zkMeetups development and implementation.

One of the primary challenges was ensuring that the ZKP technology used by the platform is robust and secure enough to protect users' personal information.
Another challenge was ensuring that the platform was user-friendly and accessible.