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Ankit Sharma
Ankit Sharma

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Product Authenticator Using :Stellar Blockchain Technology

This is a submission for the Build Better on Stellar: Smart Contract Challenge : Build a dApp

What I Built

Protecting Medicine Supply Chains with Blockchain:
Our dApp is designed to keep the supply chain safe and transparent, especially in the medical field. Here's how it works:

Verified Supply Chain Steps

Track Every Stage: Every step of a product's journey—from manufacturing to delivery—is recorded on the blockchain.
Immutable Records: Once data is added, it can't be changed, ensuring that the information is reliable and trustworthy.

Preventing Counterfeit Medicines

Stop Fake Products: By verifying each step, we help ensure that only genuine medicines reach the market.
Safeguard Patient Health: This reduces the risk of patients receiving counterfeit or unsafe products.

Empowering Supply Chain Authorities

Real-Time Monitoring: Authorities can monitor the supply chain in real-time, making it easier to spot and address issues.
Enhanced Control: With complete transparency, the entire supply chain can be managed more effectively, ensuring the integrity of the process.

This approach not only protects patients but also strengthens trust in the medical supply chain by using blockchain technology to ensure authenticity and safety.

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Demo

The Demo for my project is here :

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My Code

The link for my dapp repo is ==>

https://github.com/Ankitsharma2023

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Journey

Research and Development Process:

Studied Blockchain Solutions: Delved into blockchain technology, focusing on how it can enhance supply chain transparency and security, particularly in the medical field.
Explored Stellar's Capabilities: Focused on the Stellar network, understanding its strengths and how it can be leveraged for secure, immutable tracking of product journeys.
Experimented with Smart Contracts: Built and tested smart contracts on the Stellar testnet to ensure accurate and secure recording of each stage in the production process.
Analyzed Supply Chain Needs: Researched the common pain points in medical supply chains to design a solution that addresses real-world challenges.
Developed a Step-by-Step Approach: Created a methodical plan for developing the dApp, starting from basic tracking features to more complex functionalities, like real-time monitoring.
Crafted and Refined the dApp: Focused on making the application user-friendly while ensuring it meets the stringent security and transparency needs of the medical sector.

Motivation

My primary motivation came from recognizing the critical need to secure the medical supply chain in my region. This inspired me to build a solution that not only tracks the production stages of medicines but also prevents the distribution of counterfeit products, protecting patient health.

Learnings

Through this project, I gained deeper insights into:

Stellar's Blockchain Capabilities: Understanding how Stellar can be utilized for transparent and secure tracking.
Supply Chain Management: Best practices for integrating blockchain into supply chain operations.
Implementing Security in dApps: The importance of safeguarding data and ensuring authenticity in every transaction.
User-Centered Design: The value of creating a solution that is both effective and easy to use for all stakeholders in the supply chain.

Experience with the Ecosystem

Working with Stellar’s ecosystem was a rewarding experience. The platform’s emphasis on security and transparency, combined with its efficiency, made it an ideal choice for developing this dApp. The ability to use smart contracts through Stellar enabled us to create a robust and trustworthy system for tracking medicine production.

Particularly Proud Of

I'm particularly proud of how this dApp simplifies a complex process, making it accessible and beneficial to all involved in the medical supply chain. It not only tackles the issue of counterfeit medicines but also provides a reliable tool for maintaining the integrity of the supply process.

Expand the dApp’s Capabilities: Adding more advanced features like predictive analytics and cross-chain integrations.
Create Educational Content: Developing guides and tutorials to help others understand and build on similar solutions.
Contribute to the Stellar Community: By sharing knowledge and helping other developers, I hope to foster a stronger community around blockchain solutions in the medical sector.
QR Code Scanning: Users can scan the QR code on a product to access its complete history.
A more modern and user friendly UI.

This dApp represents a significant step forward in securing the medical supply chain, and I’m excited to continue building on this foundation.

Additional Prize Categories: Glorious Game and/or Super Sustainable

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