Inspiration
We all know that meeting new people is difficult, because of social barriers and lack of information about each other. Every day we pass by hundreds of people, hundreds of potential friends and soulmates, but we can't really tell whether a person next to us is the one. So, can we overcome this problem? Yes! When we see profiles of other people in social media, we can get information about them before we communicate. So if we can see the virtual profiles of strangers nearby, we would have the benefits of both online and offline communication and fix all the problems. That's why we created Map, the real metaverse.
What it does
Nowadays, most people think that metaverse is just a virtual world. Actually, metaverse by design is a tool that unites the virtual and the real world. The Map allows you to see digital profiles of strangers nearby, who also got the app installed. So if you want to meet someone in The Map, you can message them, share your own profile, and, for example, set up a meeting. With The Map, you can endlessly explore strangers around you and make new friends on the go. The world has never seen such way of communicating.
How we built it
Our mobile application runs on React Native, backend is developed on Django REST Framework. We use Managed Postgres and S3 Object storage to ensure the reliability of the application.
Challenges we ran into
During the hackathon, our team encountered several significant challenges. First and foremost, time constraints were a constant pressure as we raced against the clock to develop a functional prototype. Additionally, we had difficulty in the initial stages deciding on the most promising project idea, which led to some delays in getting started.
Technical issues also plagued us throughout the event. We grappled with software compatibility problems and connectivity issues that hindered our progress and required extensive troubleshooting. These technical hurdles not only drained our time but also tested our team's adaptability and problem-solving skills.
As sleep deprivation set in, team morale began to wane, making it increasingly challenging to stay focused and make sound decisions. Despite these hurdles, we persevered, putting in long hours of testing and debugging to ensure our project's functionality.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We are proud that we were able to think perfectly about the product side of the project. We feel that we were able to make an interesting, viable solution, not just code that will never work in production
What we learned
We've improved our product skilling and sorted out some exciting new technologies. We learned how to manage our time wisely
What's next for Map
In the future, we plan to add MyColor, a feature that would assign unique colour to each user based on their profile, and Local Party, a feature that would allow people to join events organised by other users. People have always been interested in learning more about strangers, so we plan to market The Map through partnering with content creators and event organizers. We plan to make revenue from Premium Subscriptions, which enhances user experience, and partners integrations. As for competition, apps like Tinder and Snapchat could be our indirect competition, but we proudly say that there is no direct competition. The Map may quickly overtake new markets, for example VR and AR, as these technology have huge potential to improve experience of connecting with people nearby.
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