ProofPatch™ by SmartLedger
The Future of Authenticity
Problem
The global counterfeit economy has reached $1.7–$4.5 trillion annually, outpacing even drug and human trafficking. By 2030, counterfeit trade is projected to exceed $1.89 trillion, representing a systemic threat to global commerce.
Brands across industries—from sneakers and collectibles to pharmaceuticals, toys, and premium goods—face mounting risks:
Financial Losses: Counterfeits, shrinkage, and fraud erode billions in revenue.
Brand Damage: A single counterfeit scandal can destroy hard-won consumer trust.
Competitive Pressure: Despite massive investments, online marketplaces and retailers continue to battle counterfeit infiltration at scale.
At the same time, 86%–94% of consumers demand verifiable authenticity and are willing to pay more for it. For younger demographics, authenticity is not just preference—it’s identity.
The result is a growing “Trust Tax”: revenue erosion, legal costs, compliance risks, and brand equity damage impacting every layer of the value chain.
Solution
ProofPatch™ by SmartLedger delivers proactive, product-level verification—ending the cycle of counterfeit detection and response.
In Supply Chains: Each product is embedded at manufacture with an NFC tag, linked to an immutable blockchain “digital twin.” Real-time, tamper-proof tracking secures provenance, eliminates fraud, and streamlines traceability.
For Consumers: A simple smartphone scan confirms authenticity, verifies recalls or expiration, and can even unlock loyalty, ownership, or digital engagement features.
For Compliance & Legal: Immutable blockchain records provide legally defensible evidence of product provenance, ESG claims, and chain-of-custody.
Instead of relying on inspections or after-the-fact detection, ProofPatch™ builds authenticity into the product itself.
Results
ProofPatch™ creates a new paradigm of trust:
Reduces counterfeit-driven losses across retail, pharma, luxury, and consumer goods.
Enhances consumer confidence by providing instant, verifiable authenticity.
Strengthens ESG, compliance, and legal standing with tamper-proof digital records.
Differentiates brands with a visible, consumer-facing guarantee of trust.
The “Trust Tax” is eliminated—replaced by a scalable framework of verifiable truth.
About SmartLedger
SmartLedger is the world’s leading blockchain distribution channel, delivering scalable, enterprise-ready blockchain solutions. With innovations such as ProofPatch™ and Sentinel Node™, SmartLedger empowers enterprises and governments to secure authenticity, strengthen compliance, and unlock operational efficiencies.
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