Journalism with blockchain

The Story

The client wanted a platform that could combat misinformation and enhance trust by verifying authors and their articles. With features like NFC-based biometric passport verification, blockchain integration, and a unique verification seal, the app aimed to guarantee the authenticity of published content. Designed to scale across iOS, Android, and web, the solution delivers journalism with blockchain at its core—ensuring transparency, security, and a seamless user experience for both authors and agencies.

Our client is a media-tech startup dedicated to enhancing trust in journalism by leveraging blockchain technology for secure journalist verification and authenticating digital content with innovative tools and features.

Abhay Mathur

Head of Mobile Development

Challenges

• > Implementing NFC-based biometric passport scanning for accurate journalist authentication.

• > Developing smart contracts for unique digital signatures and seamless blockchain registration.

• > Creating a backend system to retrieve and display verification details dynamically.

• > Ensuring app functionality across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

• > Safeguarding sensitive user data, including biometric and identity details.

The Solution

We developed the MVP app using Flutter for a unified front-end experience and Solidity for blockchain integration. Features included biometric passport verification via NFC, a unique seal for article authentication, and QR codes linked to blockchain records. The backend, hosted on EC2, retrieves and displays real-time verification details through MongoDB. APIs like DMRTD ensured seamless passport scanning, while Sentry enabled real-time error tracking.

The Outcome

The app successfully streamlined journalist verification, ensuring transparency and trust in digital publishing. Authors gained a reliable platform to authenticate their work, while readers benefited from verifiable content. The app's intuitive design, multi-platform support, and robust security established it as a groundbreaking solution in media technology.