In a world where identity thefts and fraudulence cases are on the rise, our BTech- CSE students have come up with a groundbreaking idea that has not only made us all proud but has also enabled a secure platform for such transactions. Meet Pagadala Hemanth Krishna Vardhan, Uday Venkat and Pramodh Janna, SRM AP champions who have made a mark at the technical front through their innovative victory at the national-level SUS Hackathon organised by Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, (VIIT) Visakhapatnam.

The SUS Hackathon by VIIT, Vishakapatnam, featured over 700 participants and more than 250 teams from across India. SRM AP’s project on a Decentralised Identity Management (DID) system outshone the other projects for its innovative solution, which leverages blockchain technology to grant users full control over their digital identities.

The DID system allows individuals to securely manage and share their credentials without the need for centralised authorities. This approach prioritises privacy, security, and trust—elements that are especially critical in today’s digital-first world. Speaking of their project the students stated,” We were motivated by the increasing need for secure and user-controlled digital identity systems. Our goal was to create a platform that puts identity back into the hands of individuals, reducing the risk of identity theft, surveillance, and data breaches. This drove us to innovate and push beyond conventional solutions.”