By A.J. Roan
For Metal Tech News
Blockchain provides mining accountability
Decentralized digital ledger offers map from mine to consumer Metal Tech News Weekly Edition – January 22, 2020
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Blockchain is a virtually unhackable record of digital transactions that provides a secure ledger for tracing metals and other commodities from their source to the consumer.
Whether it is a necklace from Tiffany & Co., an Apple iPhone or a pre-ordered Tesla Cybertruck, many buyers want to know that the metals going into the products they are purchasing are sourced ethically and sustainably.
Metals pass through many hands on their way from mine to consumer, which can make it hard to ensure the source of the minerals. This adds time and cost and origins tend to b...
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