PeerReview

Inspiration

Our inspiration for creating a peer review platform for the scientific community using Partisia Blockchain stems from the desire to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in the peer review process. By leveraging blockchain technology, we aim to address the challenges present in traditional peer review systems and contribute to advancing scholarly communication.

What it does

Our platform utilizes the Partisia blockchain to establish a decentralized and tamper-resistant peer review system. Authors can submit their research papers, which undergo a transparent and secure review process by peers in the scientific community. The use of smart contracts and cryptographic techniques ensures the integrity of the reviews and the immutability of the entire process. The platform also facilitates communication and collaboration among reviewers, and authors, fostering a more efficient and accountable peer review ecosystem.

How we built it

We built our peer review platform using the Rust programming language and integrated it with the Partisia blockchain. The decentralized nature of the system required careful consideration of consensus algorithms, smart contract development, and cryptographic protocols.

Challenges we ran into

Building a peer review platform on the Partisia blockchain presented various challenges, including understanding and implementing complex cryptographic techniques, optimizing smart contracts for efficiency, and ensuring seamless integration with the Rust programming language.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Learn about Partisia and the Rust language, since our experience in using Solidity for smart contracts.

What we learned

Throughout the development process, we gained valuable insights into the complexities of blockchain technology, cryptographic protocols, and the Rust programming language. We learned how to address the unique challenges associated with peer review in the scientific community and discovered innovative ways to leverage blockchain for improved transparency and accountability.

What's next for PeerReview

Enable the UI for the users. Also, our focus is on expanding the capabilities of the PeerReview platform. We plan to implement additional features, such as decentralized identity verification, reputation systems for reviewers, and integration with other blockchain networks.

Built With

• partisia
• rust