Project Overview
DineRate is a decentralized restaurant rating platform leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize how diners and restaurant owners interact with feedback systems. By storing reviews and ratings on an immutable blockchain, the platform ensures transparency, credibility, and trust. It addresses the widespread issues of fake reviews and biased moderation found in traditional systems.
With DineRate, users can confidently share and explore genuine feedback, while restaurant owners gain valuable insights to enhance their services. Additionally, an integrated token-based reward system incentivizes active participation, creating a vibrant, trustworthy community for food enthusiasts and businesses alike.
Core Problem
Current restaurant rating systems suffer from credibility issues due to the prevalence of fake reviews, biased moderation, and lack of transparency. Restaurants can manipulate ratings to attract customers, while genuine feedback from diners often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Target Market
- Primary Users: Food enthusiasts and diners who value honest reviews.
- Secondary Users: Restaurant owners seeking genuine feedback to improve their services.
- Businesses: Food delivery platforms, travel agencies, and hospitality firms integrating trustworthy restaurant ratings.
Product Requirements Document
Key Objectives for MVP
- Establish a transparent rating system using blockchain technology.
- Ensure ratings and reviews are immutable and verifiable.
- Provide incentives for users to contribute genuine reviews.
- Create a user-friendly web interface for accessing restaurant information and submitting feedback.
Minimum Viable Product Features
- User authentication and blockchain wallet integration.
- Restaurant listing and search functionality.
- Blockchain-based rating and review submission.
- Dashboard for viewing ratings, reviews, and rewards.
System Requirements
- Blockchain platform for decentralized data storage.
- Cloud hosting for web application and API services.
- Secure backend for processing transactions and managing data.
- Modern web technologies for a responsive and user-friendly interface.
Technical Architecture
Technology Stack
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js
- TypeScript (Node.js)
- Blockchain: Flow
- Database: Supabase
- Deployment: Telegram and Vercel
System Components
Web Platform Service
- User interface for submitting reviews, browsing restaurants, and managing profiles.
- Responsive design for seamless access across devices.
