A blockchain is only as strong as its weakest link: transparency and artisanal gold
Can blockchain be a substitute for trust relationships to support responsible sourcing from artisanal miners? The main obstacle for using blockchain is to create a link between the physical world (the traded gold) and the digital (the blockchain). While blockchain could contribute to a more transparent gold supply chain, it has a limited ability to ensure responsible sourcing from artisanal miners.
Additional Info
- Author(s)
- Antoinette van der Merwe
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Language
- English
- Thematic Tags
- Political, Supply Chains, Economic, Finance
- Minerals
- Gold
- Last Updated
- May 22, 2024