11th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development

Authors - Kumkum Saxena, Ayesha Nagdawala, Esha Nemani, Jatin Mawa, Mamta Gupta
Abstract - Even in the modern days of digital era, reporting crimes like those of corruption or misconduct is still difficult owing to the fear of retaliation. Some traditional reporting mechanisms are available, but they often do not allow enough anonymity or security, preventing tipsters from reporting. Many whistleblowers face serious consequences, including job loss, legal action, or even physical threats, making them reluctant to report wrongdoing. SHADE is a blockchain-based solution that seeks to overcome these challenges by providing a decentralized and tamper-resistant medium for anonymous tip-offs. SHADE stands apart from conventional systems, which store centralized databases vulnerable to breach, providing full anonymity and data integrity with encryption. This paper explores SHADE’s architecture, which integrates blockchain for immutable data storage, cryptographic encryption for secure communication, and smart contracts for automated processing.