The Tron Hackathon S3 saw some exciting projects and the team “Tronify” emerged as the winners. Their project, an NFT-compatible certificate generator and validator, aims to solve the issue of fake certificates and tickets in organizations. The team, consisting of Vamshi Paili, Shruthi Kandampadath, Avinash Nutalapati, Saikumar Ale, and Shweta Mishra, impressed the judges with their project that addressed the issue of fake certificates and tickets in the blockchain world.
The idea of using blockchain technology to validate academic certificates is based on the unique features of blockchain, such as its decentralized nature, cryptographic security, and immutability. These features make blockchain well-suited for creating a secure and transparent system for authenticating and verifying academic qualifications.
By using blockchain to validate academic certificates, institutions and organizations can ensure that only genuine, authenticated certificates are recognized and accepted. This can help prevent fraud and protect the integrity of academic credentials. In addition, the use of blockchain can provide a more efficient and streamlined process for verifying and issuing academic certificates, as well as reducing the risk of errors and inaccuracies.
The use of Tron blockchain specifically for this purpose offers several advantages, such as its high transaction speed and low fees, as well as its compatibility with NFT (non-fungible token) technology. This allows for the creation of unique, digital certificates that can be easily verified and authenticated on the Tron blockchain.
Image: @trondaofficial – Team Tronify at Harvard University
Using the TRON network, the team developed a working prototype that allows organizations to issue authentic certificates and tickets for events. The system is built in a way that the prize money for hackathons and competitions can be delivered directly to the recipients’ Tron Wallet, creating a unique transaction ID that is included on the digital certificate.
The digital certificate is hosted on the decentralized storage system IPFS/BTFS and is accompanied by an NFT minted on the ERC-721, which is TRC-721 compatible. This ensures the authenticity and uniqueness of the certificate, providing a secure and reliable method for organizations to issue them.
The Tronify team’s success at the Tron Hackathon Season3 in Academy Track is not their first win. In fact, they also won an honorable mention at the Easy-A Hackweb3 event at Harvard University last month. The team’s success at both events showcases their ability to develop cutting-edge solutions using blockchain technology, and their dedication to using this technology to solve real-world problems.
By providing a way for organizations to issue and validate certificates and tickets securely and transparently, the Tronify team’s program ensures that only genuine participants and winners are recognized.The team’s achievements at the Tron Hackathon and Easy-A Hackweb3 demonstrate their talent and expertise in the field of blockchain technology, and their success serves as an inspiration to others working in this rapidly-evolving field.
Website: https://tronify.streamlit.app/
Project: https://forum.trondao.org/t/tronify-an-academic-blockchain-certification-system-with-nfts/14315
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