Agarwood Traceability Blockchain Platform – Technical Specification
1. Objective
The Extraction & Processing Module verifies the transformation of harvested agarwood into high-value derivative products such as:
- Agarwood oil (oud oil)
- Distilled hydrosol
- Chips & incense-grade materials
- Powdered resin
- CO₂ extracts
This module ensures:
- Traceable input-to-output conversion
- Verified extraction methodology
- Yield transparency
- Quality authentication
- Tamper-proof batch integrity
It connects biological production to the global fragrance and luxury market.
2. Input Validation
Before processing begins, the system validates:
- Harvest Batch ID exists
- Grading Smart Contract finalized
- Batch ownership verified
- No compliance flags
Once validated, the batch status becomes:
“Authorized for Processing”
3. Data Fields Captured
A. Processing Facility Data
| Category | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Facility ID | Registered processing facility |
| Location | GPS + compliance permits |
| Operator ID | Digital signature |
| Certification | GMP / ISO / local regulatory permits |
B. Extraction Parameters
| Parameter | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation / Hydro-distillation / CO₂ |
| Start & End Time | Timestamp |
| Biomass Input Weight | kg |
| Moisture Content | % |
| Distillation Temperature | °C |
| Pressure (if CO₂) | bar |
| Duration | hours |
| Solvent Used | If applicable |
C. Output Metrics
| Parameter | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Oil Yield | grams or mL |
| Yield % | Output/Input ratio |
| Hydrosol Volume | liters |
| Residual Biomass | kg |
| Oil Density | g/mL |
| Refractive Index | Lab-tested |
| GC-MS Profile Hash | Lab reference |
| Final Grade | Premium / Commercial / Industrial |
4. Blockchain Workflow
Step 1: Batch Locking
Harvest batch is locked to prevent duplication.
Step 2: Smart Contract Execution
Extraction & Processing Smart Contract:
- Links output to harvest batch
- Records method parameters
- Anchors yield metrics
- Hashes laboratory analysis
- Generates derivative product IDs
Step 3: Product Tokenization (Optional)
Each oil batch can be assigned:
- Unique Oil Batch ID
- QR-linked digital certificate
- Fractional ownership token (future phase)
5. On-Chain vs Off-Chain Data
On-Chain
- Harvest Batch ID
- Processing Facility ID
- Input weight
- Output weight
- Yield %
- Timestamp
- Digital signatures
- Lab result hash
Off-Chain
- Full GC-MS report
- HD distillation photos
- Compliance permits
- CO₂ system logs
- Quality certificates
All anchored via cryptographic hash.
6. Quality & Fraud Prevention
- Yield anomaly detection (flags unrealistic conversion rates)
- Duplicate harvest batch prevention
- Multi-signature processing approval
- Cross-check with grading data
- Lab report hash verification
This prevents artificial inflation of oil yield.
7. Traceability Chain Integration
The system maintains full linkage:
Nursery → Plantlet Batch → Inoculation → Growth Monitoring → Harvest → Grading → Extraction → Export
Every oil bottle or chip lot can trace back to:
- Specific plantation
- Specific tree/block
- Inoculation date
- Environmental growth history
This creates unparalleled authenticity.
8. ESG & Sustainability Tracking
The module records:
- Biomass utilization rate
- Energy consumption (optional IoT integration)
- Waste recycling metrics
- Carbon intensity per kg oil
Supports green financing and ESG disclosures.
9. Buyer Authentication
Each finished product receives:
- QR-based digital certificate
- Blockchain-verified origin
- Extraction method transparency
- Lab authentication reference
Luxury fragrance buyers gain confidence in:
- Authenticity
- Ethical sourcing
- Legal origin
10. Strategic Value
This module bridges agriculture and high-margin fragrance markets.
For investors:
- Enables value-chain margin tracking
- Reduces quality disputes
- Creates structured, auditable oil inventory
- Enables securitization of oil batches
For exporters:
- Stronger GCC & international buyer trust
- Premium positioning