Security · 2024
ProofChain
Tamper-evident incident reporting that anchors evidence hashes on Algorand.
- My role
- Blockchain & backend developer · 48h
- When
- 2024
- Status
- Hackathon · open source
- Stack
- Python, Algorand SDK, SHA-256

01
Where it started
Hate-crime victims and witnesses often don't report, because they distrust centralised systems and fear evidence will be tampered with.
02
What I owned
Blockchain & backend developer · 48h
03
How I built it
- Hashed evidence client-side, so plaintext never touches an intermediary server.
- Anchored SHA-256 hashes in Algorand transaction notes for permanent timestamps with about 3.3s finality.
- Cut scope hard to the core trust mechanics so the demo would actually work in 48 hours.
04
What changed
A complete end-to-end prototype in 48 hours with no prior Algorand experience, praised by judges for scope control.
PythonAlgorand SDKSHA-256IPFS