Integrating Blockchain, Smart Contracts, NFTs, and IPFS for Enhanced Transparency and Ethical Sourcing in Coffee and Cocoa Supply Chains
摘要
This paper explores the integration of blockchain technology, smart contracts, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to enhance transparency, efficiency, and ethical sourcing in the coffee and cocoa supply chains. By developing a comprehensive supply chain management system tailored to these sectors, we aim to address the challenges of traceability and data integrity from the point of origin to the end consumer. Our approach evaluates the system’s implementation across four Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible platforms—Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Fantom, and Celo—to assess operational efficacy and economic viability. Through this exploration, we demonstrate how the synergistic use of blockchain, smart contracts, NFTs, and IPFS can revolutionize supply chain management practices, ensuring data integrity, enhancing transparency, and fostering a more equitable system for all stakeholders involved.