When I started exploring how blockchain technology and distributed ledgers over five years ago, one of the first use cases I envisioned was called ‘Field to Fork’.Whilst the rest of the world was thinking about how they could become millionaires from crypto-currency, I could see the power of blockchain would solve the issue of proof of provenance, amongst many other things, far beyond crypto.
If it’s Columbian coffee, Manuka honey, genuine maple syrup or New Zealand lamb the principles are the same, proof of provenance is key and, the same rules apply to Prada handbags, Peruvian asparagus and yes, digital currency. (more…)
