Mobile safety check-ins that generate undeniable proof for coalitions
Media outlets and social media users spread false reports claiming Mauritanian miners were targeted in Moroccan drone strikes, forcing coalitions to issue public denials to prevent diplomatic fallout.
Prospectors use a simple mobile app to log daily presence, location, and status even offline. The system creates timestamped, cryptographically signed safety certificates that coalitions and diplomats can instantly reference to disprove false strike reports. Data aggregates into a secure dashboard for rapid official responses.
Mauritanian miners' coalitions, prospectors, and diplomats managing cross-border relations in the Western Sahara region
Offline-first voice and USSD fallback designed for desert regions with low literacy and intermittent connectivity — no other platform combines miner-sourced ground truth with diplomatic export formats.
supportive
Record voice status that is stored locally and synced when connected
Generates verifiable PDF and shareable links with digital signatures
Web portal for coalitions to view aggregated anonymous miner status
Simple button to confirm presence in licensed mining zones
One-click export of all relevant miner reports for a claimed strike area
SMS-based check-in for feature phones common in the region
Coalitions see counts not identities unless explicitly authorized
Heatmaps showing mining activity density over time
Send safety alerts directly to registered miners via WhatsApp
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone_hash | text | No |
| coalition_id | uuid | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| miner_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| latitude | text | Yes |
| longitude | text | Yes |
| voice_url | text | Yes |
| signed_hash | text | No |
| reported_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| text | No | |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| coalition_id | uuid | No |
| incident_id | uuid | Yes |
| url | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/checkinReceive miner check-in (voice or status)
/api/dashboardReturn aggregated anonymized miner status for coalition
/api/exportGenerate signed evidence package for diplomats
/api/ussdHandle incoming USSD/SMS check-ins
Limited to 50 miners
One coalition
Up to 5 coalitions
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 65 | 9% | $205 | $2,460 |
| Month 6 | 520 | 14% | $2,548 | $30,576 |
Simple mobile check-ins from Mauritanian prospectors that instantly disprove false reports and protect diplomatic relations.
1. Partner with existing miner cooperatives in Zouérat and Nouadhibou by offering free phones preloaded with the app to their most respected prospectors. 2. Present the mobile tool at the next Mauritanian Ministry of Mines community meeting. 3. Offer free Coalition tier to two well-known NGOs documenting the region in exchange for testimonials and introductions.
Strong offline data collection
Built for general field work, no diplomatic export formats or signed certificates
Purpose-built for conflict-zone verification with cryptographic proofs and USSD
First-mover ground-truth dataset from Mauritanian prospectors combined with signed certificate format that becomes the de-facto standard for diplomats in the region.
Cheap Android phones are now widespread even in remote mining areas while misinformation velocity has increased dramatically, creating urgent demand for verifiable mobile ground truth.
Low smartphone penetration among older prospectors
Build robust USSD/SMS pathway that works on any phone
Location data sensitivity in disputed territory
Never store precise GPS after certificate creation; use only coarse geofences and obtain explicit consent
Success: At least 80% say they would use daily
Success: 70% daily active usage and first coalition converts to paid
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