GeeksGather: A Novel Approach to Verified Technical Communities
Harshit Mula, Vedant Shirish Utage, S. Ganesh Kumar, Syed Ismail Abdul Lathif, R. Jayaraj · 2025
In a time where professional and social networks are at the forefront of connectivity, the shortcomings of existing platforms come to the fore, particularly for specialist communities in the technical sector. These networks tend to lack in establishing trust, confidentiality, and quality of interaction. This paper proposes an innovative platform that addresses the specific needs of technical experts and enthusiasts via strong verification and decentralized trust systems. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), zero-knowledge proofs (zkSNARKs), and blockchain integration, GeeksGather provides a setting in which users are verified on the basis of actual expertise without sacrificing privacy. By using LLM-created quizzes, privacy-preserving development verification, and implementation with such tools as Scroll blockchain and Guild.xyz, GeeksGather maintains both transparency and user autonomy. The architecture of the system fosters meaningful, secure, and high-quality interaction by means of token-gated groups and encrypted communication channels. This article introduces the design, deployment, and future implications of GeeksGather for professional digital networking to come-raising the bar in trust, decentralization, and data integrity.