Merkle Tree Insurance System

This project demonstrates the use of Merkle Trees in an insurance claim system, providing both a backend implementation and a graphical user interface (GUI).

Features

• Merkle Tree Implementation:
  • Two Python modules (Merkle_Tree.py and ammended.py) provide different approaches to building and managing Merkle Trees, including insertion, proof generation, and verification.
• Insurance Claim GUI:
  • GUI.py offers a Tkinter-based interface for users to submit, insert, and verify insurance claims, all backed by a Merkle Tree for data integrity.
• LaTeX Report:
  • The workspace includes a LaTeX report (L2_Group_2.tex and related files) documenting the project.

Main Files

• Merkle_Tree.py:
  Object-oriented Merkle Tree implementation with node-based structure and methods for building, inserting, and verifying tree data.

• ammended.py:
  Alternative Merkle Tree implementation using lists to represent tree levels, with functions for root calculation, proof generation, and verification.

• GUI.py:
  Tkinter GUI for interacting with the insurance claim system. Users can build a tree from claims, insert new claims, and verify claim inclusion.

• L2_Group_2.tex and related files:
  LaTeX source and output for the project report.

• Hash_Tree.png:
  Image resource, likely used in the report or documentation.

Usage

1. Run the GUI:
   Execute GUI.py to launch the insurance claim form and interact with the Merkle Tree system.

   python3 GUI.py

2. Explore Merkle Tree Implementations:
   Review or run Merkle_Tree.py and ammended.py for different approaches to Merkle Tree logic and testing.

Notes

• The project is a prototype and may not be fully complete.
• Some features (like deletion in the GUI) may be placeholders or under development.