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I would love to know peopleā€™s opinions :v:

Will be adding all of the required stuff in the next couple of days.

@SimbadMarino here is my submission for this event

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Welcome to the Hackathon of season 7, nice project that you have here, please tell me what is going to happen if all the vault in an area are all occupied, thank you

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Welcome to hackaTron S7. Iā€™m missing out on how your project can integrate blockchain technology since it deals with traditional delivery of items. Can you please explain how you leverage the power of blockchain technology in creating this sustainable delivery solution?

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Blockchain technology plays a pivotal role in the Tron Vault delivery solution, creating a secure, transparent, and environmentally sustainable system for package delivery. Hereā€™s how I leverage the power of blockchain to achieve these goals:

1. Decentralization and Transparency:

Blockchain is inherently decentralized, which means that Tron Vault operates without relying on a central authority. All package transactions, whether locking or unlocking vaults, are recorded on the TRON blockchain. This provides full transparency to all parties involvedā€”senders, receivers, and auditorsā€”ensuring that every action is verifiable and traceable.

By recording these transactions immutably, blockchain ensures that the history of every packageā€™s delivery is securely stored and publicly auditable. This eliminates the risk of tampering or manipulation by any third party, creating a system that users can trust.

2. Cryptographic Security:

Blockchain employs strong cryptographic techniques to secure sensitive information. In Tron Vault, each package transaction is associated with unique cryptographic hashes that are tied to the senderā€™s and receiverā€™s TRON wallets. For example, the MAGIC TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) and the 4-digit pin used to unlock the vault are securely encrypted using blockchain-based cryptography, ensuring that only the authorized receiver can decrypt and access the package.

This security model greatly reduces the chances of fraud or unauthorized access, as only users with the correct cryptographic keys can unlock the vault, providing a highly secure environment for package handling.

3. Incentivizing Eco-Friendly Behavior:

Blockchainā€™s native cryptocurrency functionality allows Tron Vault to create a reward-based system that incentivizes eco-friendly actions. For instance, when users pick up their packages promptly, they are rewarded with a 5% refund on the TRX they paid to lock the vault. This encourages users to retrieve their packages sooner, reducing the amount of time the vault is occupied and allowing for more deliveries with fewer environmental impacts.

Additionally, by enabling users to tip initiators for efficient deliveries, Tron Vault further encourages responsible behavior, creating a positive feedback loop that motivates all participants to reduce unnecessary transportation and act quickly to free up vault space.

4. Trustless Payments and Fee Management:

The use of TRX (TRONā€™s cryptocurrency) facilitates fast, secure, and trustless transactions. Payment for locking vaults, incentives for early pickups, and tipping initiators all occur directly on the blockchain, without the need for intermediaries like banks or payment processors. This reduces transaction costs and ensures that payments are handled transparently and securely.

The funds are distributed fairly and instantly once conditions are met. For example:

  • A portion of the TRX paid by the receiver is distributed to the initiator as a reward for eco-friendly behavior.
  • The rest is split between administrative fees and user incentives.

This seamless, trustless payment system improves user experience and ensures that the entire process is efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly.

By combining the decentralization, transparency, security, and automation of blockchain technology, Tron Vault delivers an innovative solution to the growing problems of environmental pollution and package security. Blockchain ensures that each transaction is secure, verifiable, and tamper-proof, while smart contracts automate and incentivize eco-friendly actions, resulting in a sustainable, efficient, and trusted delivery system. This integration of blockchain into the logistics sector not only reduces the carbon footprint of deliveries but also revolutionizes the way packages are handled, making the process smarter, safer, and greener.

Do let me know if you have any more doubts :v:

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Did you just type his question into ChatGPT to get a response? Be honest :slight_smile:

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Nope :smile:

Just used Grammarly to ensure that the syntax is correct! I am sure you must be saying that because of the first line: Sure. Here is the response for your query:

I added it just to start by telling that the below stuff is the response of the initial query :v: Thatā€™s true and best to my knowledge :slight_smile:

Removed that line and made a couple of corrections! I do wish you donā€™t get carried away now.

Just assembling the hardware part now. Will be adding that in a dayā€™s time

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Thank you for the very prompt response!

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Your welcome. Since I posted the project on the forum, I am regularly looking for userā€™s queries, and as soon as someone posts it, I try to frame the answer. Thatā€™s why, even after looking the query within a second. I spend a generous amount of time in framing the answer.

I would love to answer any of your query regarding the project. By the way, do look out for the final demo video to see how the project pans out :smile:

By the way, its of no use, if someone is using a GPT to answer the queries related to his/her project. Maker is the best one that can answer the queries correctly and aptly (āĀ“ā—”`ā)

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Do you have a picture of what the vaults might look like? Some concept art or a mock-up maybe? Seems like a cool idea and perhaps you could seek investment from Amazon or other delivery services.

I feel like, as with any public physical infrastructure, there might be overhead associated with cleaning, upkeep and security though. Youā€™d have to pay staff for each box.

What Iā€™m not clear on is how blockchain specifically provides utility for this service. Why wouldnā€™t you just use normal payment methods? Not saying thereā€™s not a reason, I just canā€™t think of one off-hand.

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Nope, @EvanCFCE I do not have a mock-up for the Vault. As I cannot find any locker/encrypted-vault on Amazon/other platforms, I am using a 12V DC Solenoid Lock that will be unlocked if the actual receiver unlocks the vault. I have ordered that, but as of now I have my hands on a DC motor, and that would actually unlock the gate of the vault.

Because having a vault specifically made for the project seems out of scope at the current moment, and as of now I am just finalizing the software and hardware needs to ensure that the project is working smoothly.

I can give you an overview of the hardware parts included in the project

Nodemcu (ESP8666 WiFi module), RFID Scanner, RFID Tag, 4-key capacitive touch keypad, and an 16*2 LCD

As I mentioned earlier, a particular location will be having many vaults of varying sizes. The package that would be dropped off would be in the covering itself, and even after that there is some sort of litter, the local auditor can clean up the vaults. Itā€™s no big deal, because everything comes in eco-friendly packaging, and no one would open the package right in the middle of the road. So, chances of having garbage is very small, and even if something is there, the assigned auditor will do the needful.

Do note that, once the vault is unlocked, the receiver canā€™t force the vault to close it. It will automatically be closed after sometime. And even if the user puts something inside the vault without initiating the LOCK cycle, then an error message will be shown for that vault, and the auditor can actually clear up the same, and make the vault ready for the actual drop off for a package.

As far as blockchainā€™s utility for this project is concerned, I am again providing you some reasoning:

  1. First of all, let me clear this thing, this is not specifically for handling the packages that have to be delivered by the delivery partners. A person can also place a package for his/her known (and in that case, the initiator pays for the fee).
  2. The project is providing a secure place that connects the package to the receiver. So, with the inclusion of Blockchain, it is ensured that only the actual receiver will be getting that package (as itā€™s a decentralized platform, irrespective of the traditional payment methods in which anyone can pay).

The receiver must have the RFID Card (dispatched to the user at the time of registration), and the TRON LINK wallet access, to start the unlocking process. So, its not like, if someone got the card access, then they can just pay the minimal fee for the vault, and steal that entire valuable package!

Blockchain provides the best way to secure a vault and only allows the actual receiver to open the vault

  1. Cryptographic security, and global accessibility are some of the other reasons why I think that Blockchain would best aid the project over the regular in-consistent traditional payment methods.
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Here are a few questions

  1. What security features does Tron Vault implement to ensure the safe storage of packages during delivery?

  2. How does the use of secure vaults reduce the risks of theft and damage compared to traditional delivery methods?

  3. What measures are in place to verify user identity and access to the vaults to prevent unauthorized retrieval of packages?

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If thatā€™s the case, I can change my projectā€™s name. Is it allowed, @WindsOfChange92 ?

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@Smart1, I am thinking of adding another functionality to the project. Let me finalize that, and then I can correctly answer your queries.

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Welcome to hackathon session 7
After reading your project, I understand that Tron Vault ideal is innovative and itā€™s addresses a real-world problem in a unique way, and above all the blending of blockchain technology, especially TRON, for enhanced security and transparency is mouthwatering.
But I have few questions that needs Tron vault clarity.

  • What are your plans to scope the vault network to integrate growing demand in different areas.

  • What steps has vault put in place to ensure their security and functionality over time.

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Welcome to Tron Hackathon season 7. What you intend building is good. First try to change the name so we can spot the difference.
For the things you intend to add, itā€™s advisable to do them as soon as you can before this seasonā€™s Hackathon come to an end.
I got few questions that needs clarity

  1. How does the platform ensure that vaults are freed up if packages arenā€™t retrieved within two days?
    2.In what ways does Tron Vault promote eco-friendly practices in package delivery?
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If you can edit your devpost submission and post, go for it. If not then just keep it the same.

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Okay, will do that now

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:wave: everyone, after reading all of your comments, I thought that it would be more logical if I can build a software application revolving around buying & selling stuff, and then the vault features can be incorporated so that the buyer can collect the packages from the drop location.

I am currently working on the software part, will be dropping the milestones soon :v:

Will change the project detail and name also

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Welcome to Hackathon Season 7, how would you handle disputes, such as cases where a delivery is claimed to be faulty, or the recipient never retrieves the package?

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