Be Someone's Santa

Share Happiness Anonymously

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Inspiration

Sometimes we wish to give someone a gift but we don't wish to disclose our identity. There can be many reasons to do that for eg. if we wish to gift helpers at our home without making them feel hesitated or just a surprise gift to someone. This idea inspired me to make this project.

What it does

-This project is helpful for anyone who wish to courier their packages anonymously. -First the user has to register on our website. -Then user can enter details of recipient (email, mobile, location) -The data will be stored in blockchain and a public key will be generated and QR code will be displayed. -This QR Code will be printed and attached to parcel. User has to make sure the package is tamper proof -Once legit user scans qr code (whose email id matches with sender's) another "customer block" is created in blockchain and all details are filled. -Now the sender needs to know whether the recipient received the order or not. -This task is performed by twilio and user is notified by whatsapp message that they have received the parcel -User can also check data using public key generated in customer block. It includes the timestamp and also the location the parcel is received. And its in real time so if any problem is faced user can report as soon as possible -Thus user has complete surety about the safe deliver of package and also anonymity is maintained

Use of Twilio

-Twilio is used to send whatsapp messages to the sender for confirming that correct recipient has received the parcel. Public key of the block is send through message.

How we built it

-Application frontend part was made using react -Backend is handled by Flask and I am using sha256 for encrypting data -Twilio is used for messaging purpose

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I was able to complete application but couldn't deploy due to time constraints

What we learned

It was my first time experimenting with blockchain

What's next for Be Someone's Santa

A actual postal service must be made in order to carry out actual transfer of physical goods

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