Pioneering New Technologies: DNA Tracers Meet the Blockchain

All that glitters is not gold. That’s why the world needs a blockchain-based system to ensure that precious metals and jewellery are genuine. In addition to the many ongoing open-source projects within the Ecosystem, Ambrosus is happy to announce a new partnership with a DNA tracer company. Together, Ambrosus and this company are developing a joint solution that will make the precious metals industry, as well as many others, far safer than they currently are.

During the first project, Ambrosus will be tracing pearls by coating them with a special liquid that gives them unique identification. This is very much akin to a liquid QR code that cannot be faked or copied. Once applied, only a special device can read the coating on the pearls — the data will then be transmitted to the Ambrosus blockchain on which it will be immutably stored, and any customer or enterprise can verify the authenticity of the pearls. While this is merely the first project, the collaboration has a very bright future, with ample expansion opportunities into other jewellery and precious metals.