VeriCycle v1.1.0 - Demo Readiness Update

Full Changelog: v1.0.0-mvp...v1.1.0

VeriCycle v1.1.0

Second public release after v1.0.0-mvp.

This update improves evaluator clarity, deployment credibility, and end-to-end demo communication.

What improved

• Updated live demo and public links
• Added a fast 60-second product understanding section
• Refined Hedera energy-efficiency wording for precision
• Improved MVP positioning language
• Consolidated demo flow into a single executable end-to-end sequence
• Added evaluator guidance on what to focus on during review
• Improved deployment section with a production run example and platform recommendations
• Removed duplicate and low-value documentation sections

Public links

• Live Demo: https://vericycle-ds85.onrender.com
• YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/OK8ozBTMZew?si=fj14lCACsipX6Wag
• GitHub: https://github.com/commit-to-Noma/VeriCycle
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomathemba-ncube/

Notes

This release focuses on trust, transparency, and end-to-end verifiability across recyclers, businesses, communities, and centers.

VeriCycle Pilot (Hedera Ascension Edition)

🚀 v1.0.0 - Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

This release marks the stable submission for the Hedera Hello Future Hackathon 2025 (Sustainability Track).

VeriCycle digitizes the income streams of informal waste pickers, replacing risky cash payments with secure, verifiable digital tokens.

✨ Key Features

• Immutable Logging: Integration with Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a tamper-proof log of every kilogram recycled.
• Tokenized Rewards: Automated minting and transfer of "EcoCoin" via Hedera Token Service (HTS).
• Role-Based Access: Distinct portals for "Collectors" (Pickers) and "Buy-Back Centers".
• Visual Analytics: Real-time dashboards visualizing waste metrics (Plastic vs. Paper vs. Metal).

🛠 Tech Stack

• Backend: Python (Flask), SQLAlchemy
• Ledger: Hedera Hashgraph (Testnet)
• Containerization: Docker
• Deployment: Render.com

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Developed by Nomathemba Ncube