New “Originate” application for tracing supply chains relies on Cardano
- Originate from Cardano increases the transparency of global supply chains with open source blockchain-based tools for product verification.
- Georgian wine producers use Originate on Cardano against product piracy, with a blockchain linked to QR codes for realtime monitoring.
The Cardano Foundation has introduced a new open source solution to strengthen the global supply chain check. The “Originate” application will help companies and certification bodies to authenticate products, validate industry certifications and increase transparency using blockchain technology.
Originate was developed on the Cardano network and offers a modular, scalable system that is suitable for all industries in which traceability and compliance are of crucial importance. The platform solves the problems product fraud, inefficient certification processes and a lack of interoperability of supply chain systems.
Originate is a modular infrastructure, not a closed platform.
• Tamper-proof certification records
• API-ready for seamless system integration
• Scalable across industries
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Originate acts as a modular infrastructure, not as a closed, proprietary platform, which means that companies can take on, change and use the functions depending on the specific operational requirements. It includes a number of tools that enable real-time data acquisition, review and traceability throughout the product life cycle.
Companies that use original can record and manage product information, inventory changes, certification updates and logistics data in an unchangeable format. These records are saved on the Cardano blockchain and thus use the safety and efficiency of the network. In view of the increasing official control of the supply chains and the increasing requirements of the consumers to the transparency, Originate offers a flexible approach that takes into account both industry-specific standards and developing compliance framework works.
The infrastructure supports several applications, including product proof, digital certification, consumer participation and measures to protect against counterfeits. The scalability of Originate also enables a wide range of organizations to operate, from startups in emerging countries to global logistics companies.
Improvement of the verification and reduction of the fraud risk
A central function of Originate is to ensure the verifiable authenticity of goods. The platform enables certifiers to issue digital authorization evidence, which are then linked to physical articles using technologies such as QR codes. This method helps to prevent data manipulation and offers end users an counterfeit -proof access to product history.
By improving data integrity, Originate supports companies in compliance with industry regulations and market access requirements. In addition, Originate creates transparency at every point in the supply chain, from the procurement of raw materials to sales, and offers insights that can support the decision -making, quality assurance and audit processes.
In sectors such as agriculture, luxury goods and pharmaceuticals, in which the risk of counterfeiting is high, offers a considerable added value to check the origin and certification of a product in real time. The infrastructure contributes to creating trust between the participants and at the same time reduces the effort associated with conventional certification and compliance documentation.
Case study: wine trade and wine export of Georgia
Originate is currently being implemented to a large extent in the Georgian wine sector. In cooperation with Scantrust and the country’s national wine authority, the Cardano Foundation has supported over 30 wineries in the Bolnisi region to digitally certify its products. The initiative was developed to dispel the widespread concern about fake wines in the international markets and to promote the traceability of exports.
Each bottle is provided with a QR code that is linked to verified data records on the Cardano blockchain. These records contain data on the origin of the grapes, the production processes and the certification status. Consumers can scan the code to access detailed product information and thus ensure the authenticity before buying.
The Georgian wine project shows how a blockchain-based verification can protect cultural and economic goods. It also illustrates the potential of Originate to create digital twins of products that enable traceability from origin to consumers in a cost -efficient manner.
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