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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">journal-of-information-and-optimization-sciences</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences</journal-title>
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      <issn publication-format="electronic">2169-0103</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">0252-2667</issn>
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        <publisher-name>Taru Publications</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.47974/JIOS-1860</article-id>
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        <article-title>Coindonate : A blockchain-based platform for transparent online donation system</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>Siwach</surname>
            <given-names>Meena</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Information Technology, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Janakpuri, Delhi, 110058, India</aff>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Nandal</surname>
            <given-names>Priyanka</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Computer Science and Engineering, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Janakpuri, Delhi, 110058, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Pahal</surname>
            <given-names>Sudesh</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Electronics and Communication Engineering, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Janakpuri, Delhi, 110058, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Rana</surname>
            <given-names>Anamika</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Janakpuri, Delhi, 110058, India</aff>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <volume>46</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>157</fpage>
      <lpage>166</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>19</day>
        <month>02</month>
        <year>2025</year>
      </pub-date>
      <abstract>
        <p>Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we donate money to charity. Coindonate is a blockchain-based online donation system that aims to make donations easier, faster, and more secure. With Coindonate, donors can make donations directly to charities without having to go through a third party. This eliminates the need for credit card fees and other processing costs, which can save donor’s money. Additionally, Coindonate uses blockchain technology to ensure that donations are secure and transparent. Donors can see exactly where their money is going, and charities can be confident that they will receive the full amount of donations. Coindonate is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we donate money to charity. By making it easier, faster, and more secure to donate, Coindonate can help to increase charitable giving and make a real difference in the world.</p>
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        <kwd>Ethereum</kwd>
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