Blockchain technology is set to hit retail sector

Blockchain is set to go beyond financial services and affect all sectors, especially retail. Blockchain enables a decentralized digital ledger to record information and transactions on a shared online network.

In Australia, this technology will soon enable consumers to scan a product and check the actual journey from farm to store shelf, alongside product quality.

Can the internet of things plus Blockchain revolutionize retail supply chains?

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