I've just submitted a project to Abstraction Hacks! #build #project #abstraction #hack [EMBED](visionaax.near/buildbox/project/Refound) # Refound Developed Refound, a decentralized publishing platform and marketplace on the NEAR blockchain powered by Keypom, specifically designed to empower journalists in conflict zones. By leveraging blockchain technology and the unique capabilities of Keypom, the project addresses several critical problems facing frontline journalists, including the lack of fair compensation, the need for anonymity, and the difficulty in verifying the authenticity of their reporting. Refound enables journalists to publish their content as NFTs, ensuring they receive equitable compensation through a transparent, immutable record of ownership and rights. The platform utilizes Keypom's account abstraction and linkdrop features to simplify user onboarding and transactions, allowing journalists to maintain their anonymity and ensuring that funds and digital assets can be securely and effortlessly distributed to both creators and affected communities. The core problem this project aims to solve revolves around the precarious conditions under which conflict zone journalists operate - facing threats to their safety, struggling with financial instability, and battling against the spread of misinformation. By providing a platform where content is verified through NGO partnerships, Refound enhances the credibility of reporting from these areas. This not only helps in countering the proliferation of fake news but also establishes a direct channel for humanitarian support, linking global audiences with verified NGOs active within conflict zones. Refound not only seeks to revolutionize the way journalistic content is monetized and distributed but also aims to bolster the integrity of news reporting in some of the world's most volatile regions, offering a lifeline to those on the front lines of truth. ### Teammates @visionaax.near ### Tracks Keypom ### Project Link https://github.com/VISIONAAX/Refound ### Demo https://youtu.be/WdQsD06RFJw ### What I learned Throughout the development of the project, gained invaluable insights into the capabilities of NEAR, particularly with the integration of Keypom. This technology enabled to rapidly connect journalists and communities in conflict zones, demonstrating the profound impact of blockchain on disseminating information and providing aid where it's most needed. The potential of Keypom, has opened new avenues to explore and enhance the platform's functionality. The effort in deploying smart contracts, alongside the synthesis of front-end and back-end technologies, underscored the practical benefits of blockchain development. The journey was about continuous learning and development. Whether it was navigating through Keypom linkdrops or NEAR's documentation or utilizing educational content on YouTube, each resource played a role in overcoming challenges and refining the project. ### Referral NEAR DevHub, Social Media