OKX Blockchain 60 Lectures | Episode 54: What is Blockchain Logistics?

Hello everyone, this is Xiao K. Today we are going to talk about: "What is Blockchain Logistics"?

Blockchain logistics refers to the application of blockchain technology in the logistics sector. As we all know, although the logistics industry today is highly developed, due to its complexity and fragmentation, there are still many problems that cannot be solved.

And the biggest one is the data silos problem.

Taking China as an example, there are currently more than 700,000 freight companies in the country. The number of participants in the supply chain is extremely large, but each company uses relatively independent technology systems, and the varying levels of technology adopted mean data between companies is difficult to exchange. Combined with differences in regulatory standards and manual processes, the overall data transparency of the supply chain industry remains low, making it extremely difficult to track goods and determine the origin and status of items.

This is precisely the problem that blockchain technology can solve. Because the essence of blockchain is a decentralized distributed ledger, all data is backed up in every node, information is stored in each block, and all of it is encrypted with hash algorithms. To modify historical data, one would need to compromise more than 50% of all network nodes. Additionally, anyone has the right to access data on the chain, which determines the immutability and transparency of data.

The immutability and transparency of data form the foundation of trust. When blockchain is applied in the logistics field, all participants in the supply chain are integrated into the blockchain's decentralized system, breaking down data silos between companies and ensuring smooth data flow. Every transaction of goods is permanently recorded in the blockchain system, and everyone can view and verify it.

When we look up an item, where it originated, who was responsible, the transaction order, invoices, and delivery proof—all of this data can be tracked in real time, completely solving the data silos problem in logistics. Therefore, blockchain technology has extremely strong application prospects in the logistics field.

Currently, the total value on-chain for domestic blockchain logistics platforms is approximately 4.5 trillion yuan, making it one of the most important development directions for blockchain applications. E-commerce giants such as Alibaba and JD.com are also gradually showcasing results in the blockchain logistics ecosystem. In 2020, blockchain logistics helped Singles' Day exceed 498.2 billion yuan in transactions.

Although there are many notable cases of blockchain + logistics, there are still quite a few difficulties and challenges. First, the standardization of data when uploading to the chain requires a significant amount of time. Second, foreign laws have clear protections for consumer data, and since data once recorded on the blockchain cannot be modified, this poses a challenge to existing laws. Finally, the underlying infrastructure of blockchain still has many areas of immaturity, such as the contradiction between decentralization and efficiency, which cannot be resolved for the time being.

I hope that in the near future, blockchain logistics can exert a greater impact, helping the supply chain industry genuinely reduce friction and stagnation in global trade and improve logistics operational efficiency.

Thanks to Xiao Mage for his assistance and guidance on the content of this episode.

"OKX Blockchain 60 Lectures" is a blockchain educational animation video jointly produced by OKX and Sina Technology. Targeted at users with zero knowledge of blockchain, through articles, educational animations, and other formats, it popularizes blockchain concepts vividly from the perspectives of concepts, technology, and applications across 5 major sections and 60 knowledge points. The content of this episode was guided by Xiao Mage, Founder of BA Capital.

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