Agarwood Traceability Blockchain Platform – Technical Specification
1. Objective
The Nursery Registration Module establishes the first verified digital identity in the agarwood value chain.
It ensures that every plantlet entering the system originates from a legally registered, geo-tagged, and compliance-validated nursery.
This forms the foundation for immutable traceability from propagation to export.
2. Functional Scope
A. Nursery Onboarding
Upon registration, the following data fields are recorded:
| Category | Data Points Captured |
|---|---|
| Legal Identity | Nursery name, registration number, business permit |
| Regulatory Compliance | DENR permits, CITES registration (if applicable) |
| Ownership | Owner name, operator ID, digital wallet ID |
| Location | GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude), mapped polygon boundary |
| Capacity | Annual propagation capacity, species grown |
| Certification | Organic / ESG / sustainability certifications |
All core metadata is hashed and anchored on-chain.
B. Geo-Tagging & Mapping
- GPS coordinates verified via mobile app
- Satellite validation (optional integration)
- Polygon mapping of nursery boundaries
- Geo-fencing alerts for unauthorized production outside registered zones
This prevents unregistered propagation entering the value chain.
3. Blockchain Workflow
Step 1: Identity Verification
- KYC verification of nursery owner
- Digital signature generated
- Unique Nursery ID (NFT-style digital asset) minted
Step 2: Smart Contract Execution
Nursery Registration Smart Contract performs:
- Validation of required compliance documents
- Hash generation of uploaded files
- Timestamp recording
- On-chain storage of document hashes
Step 3: Activation
Once validated:
- Nursery status = “Verified”
- Eligible to register plantlet batches
- QR-based digital certificate generated
4. Data Architecture
On-Chain Data:
- Nursery ID
- GPS hash
- Compliance status
- Timestamp
- Owner wallet address
- Document hash references
Off-Chain Storage (IPFS / Secure Cloud):
- Scanned permits
- Satellite imagery
- Photos of facilities
- Certification documents
Only hashes are stored on-chain to ensure privacy and scalability.
5. Security Features
- AES-256 encryption of documents
- Multi-signature approval (Admin + Compliance Officer)
- Immutable audit log
- Role-based access control
- Fraud detection triggers for duplicate GPS coordinates
6. ESG & Regulatory Alignment
The module supports:
- Sustainable forest management verification
- Legal propagation assurance
- Traceable plant genetics (if linked to organogenesis/tissue culture)
- Automated compliance reporting for export validation
7. Business Value
- For Growers:
- Establishes market credibility
- Enables premium pricing
- Access to verified buyer network
- For Exporters:
- Verifiable legal origin
- Reduced compliance risk
- Stronger GCC & international market acceptance
- For Investors:
- Ensures supply chain integrity from origin
- Reduces fraud risk
- Supports ESG-aligned capital deployment
8. Future Enhancements
- Biometric verification for operators
- AI-based anomaly detection (sudden capacity spikes)
- Integration with digital land titles
- Tokenized carbon-credit linkage for nursery-level carbon accounting