Why the Blockchain-Based Cattle Certification System is a Milestone for Blockchain Adoption in Agriculture

Blockchain technology has been making waves in finance. However, its significance goes beyond digital currencies. So any system using this advanced technology brings us close to the wide adoption of blockchain. Today I've read that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved its first blockchain-based certification system. The developer is CattleProof, a Wyoming-based company. Although this news may have gone unnoticed, I think, its significance shouldn’t be underestimated.


The technology will record data on cows in a distributed ledger and create an immutable digital record. It will help to monitor cattle via blockchain and verify cattle certificates. In this way blockchain will be used to trace supply chains in organic products.

Why should we pay attention? Is the focus on organic products really so important? 


Why it matters:


  • Blockchain is integrated into traditional sectors.

  • It provides the legitimization of blockchain, thus showing its credibility and efficacy in real-world, government regulated sectors. It will open doors for further adoption. 

  • It reminds of a broader utility of blockchain and the need for its integration into agriculture and other industries. 

  • Records are immutable in a distributed ledger and this ensures a secure system that regulators and buyers can trust. 

  • It sets precedent for other governmental bodies to follow. 

  • It accelerates the adoption of blockchain in both public and private sectors.



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