The Akita Inu Preservation Society, a prominent dog society in Japan, has introduced a new system for issuing digital pedigree certificates using blockchain technology. This innovative approach aims to increase convenience and authenticity for Akita dog owners, while also tackling issues related to document forgery.
Partnering with local IT firm Meta Akita Inc. and U.S.-based Heirloom Inc., the society is leveraging blockchain to ensure the integrity of pedigree certificates. The decision to implement blockchain technology was prompted by a rise in overseas membership and reports of counterfeit documents in China.
By digitizing the document management process and offering a user-friendly platform through their website and a specialized smartphone app, the society hopes to streamline certificate delivery and provide owners with greater confidence in their dogs’ pedigrees.
Blockchain technology’s ability to securely track transactions has been recognized as a valuable tool in combating fraud. This initiative by the Akita Inu Preservation Society follows similar efforts in India, where blockchain systems have been used to issue digital diploma certificates to address certificate forgery cases.
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