From farm to cup: How blockchain is used in the coffee supply chain
Agricultural sectors, such as the coffee market, can integrate blockchain to achieve better traceability, security, and speed. Blockchain has a lot to offer to agriculture, helping the oldest industry reach a new dimension. Everything related to data and transactions can be enhanced with traceability, security, and speed. All of these features and benefits can transform agriculture and help it scale. With demand for food and agricultural products expected to jump 70% by 2050, scaling is more than a necessity. Decentralized ledger technology (DLT) can be intelligently mixed with other innovative tech solutions, including machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence (AI), satellites, and drone imagery, to augment the benefits. The adoption of blockchain can help farmers and other players streamline supply chain processes to increase customer and stakeholder trust. Tracking the origin and transportation of a product can be done in real-time, with the blockc...