OriginTrail is a blockchain-based platform aimed at enhancing supply chain management and real-world asset tracking through a decentralised knowledge graph (DKG) and blockchain technologies. It functions as a trusted infrastructure for AI by facilitating the discoverability and traceability of crucial knowledge and assets globally.
OriginTrail operates via a dual-layer system:
Blockchain Layer (Layer 1): Utilizes networks like Ethereum, Gnosis, Polygon, and Polkadot Parachain, leveraging smart contracts for decentralised and immutable data management.
Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) Layer (Layer 2): A network of nodes (OriginTrail Decentralized Network or ODN) manages off-chain data, enables interlinking of knowledge assets, and ensures data integrity and authenticity, with TRAC tokens facilitating operations and node incentivisation.
OriginTrail can be applied in various sectors:
OriginTrail was founded in 2013 by Tomaž Levak, Žiga Drev, and Branimir Rakić initially to address traceability in food supply chains. It evolved after a successful ICO in 2017, raising $22.5 million, and partnered with major organisations like Walmart and the EU Commission. The platform has broadened its scope across various industries, establishing itself as a leader in decentralised data management through innovations like the Decentralized Knowledge Graph. The TRAC token continues to empower its network by fostering transparency and trust in data exchanges.