Blockchain startup Filament created Blocklet, IoT microchip that can be embedded on industrial devices to enable integration into blockchain applications

Briefing

Blockchain startup Filament created Blocklet, IoT microchip that can be embedded on industrial devices to enable integration into blockchain applications

January 18, 2018

Briefing

  • Blocklet Chip – Blockchain startup Filament developed Blocklet, Internet-of-Things (IoT) microchip that enables industrial devices to connect and interact with multiple blockchains
  • Blockchain Integration – Currently works on open-sourced Hyperledger Sawtooth blockchain, with integration to other blockchains, such as Ethereum or Hyperledger Fabric, in development
  • Transparent Processes – Looking to improve end-to-end business processes using smart contracts, escrow agreements, and encrypted microtransactions, with initial focus on logistics companies, and potential expansion to other industries, including agriculture, insurance, and food and beverage in future
  • Potential E-Commerce Benefit – Can also be leveraged to sell industrial data to other companies, potentially creating new revenue streams for companies
  • Pilot Testing – Already conducted successful pilot internally and now looking to partner with other companies for external tests

Accelerator

Sector

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Industrial Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics

Organization

Filament

Source

Original Publication Date

January 16, 2018

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