Managing the Product-Counterfeiting Problem with a Blockchain-Supported E-Commerce Platform

Ji, Jiang; Chen, Jin

doi:10.3390/su13116016

Cited by 9 publications

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“…This nuanced perspective sets the stage for further empirical analysis of blockchain's practical implications in combating product counterfeiting. [7] The study investigates the rising trend of online product counterfeiting on e-commerce platforms, aiming to fill gaps in the current fragmented knowledge on this subject. Through a systematic mapping effort, the research focuses on business intelligence-based approaches to counterfeiting and their countermeasures.…”

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Fake Sneakers Detection Using Blockchain Technology

2024

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The persistent challenges posed by counterfeiting in the sneaker industry necessitate innovative solutions that outpace the limitations of previously employed database systems. Traditional approaches, often reliant on centralized databases, struggle to provide the necessary transparency, security, and traceability required to combat the sophisticated nature of counterfeit operations. The proposed work introduces a paradigm shift in the fight against counterfeit sneakers, presenting a Blockchain-Based QR Code and Barcode System as a groundbreaking alternative to conventional database systems. Unlike centralized databases susceptible to manipulation, blockchain technology ensures a decentralized and tamper-resistant ledger for each sneaker, establishing an unparalleled level of security and authenticity. In contrast to legacy systems, the proposed solution leverages the efficiency of wireless technology, QR codes, and barcodes to create a robust and userfriendly authentication mechanism. By linking these identifiers directly to the blockchain, manufacturers can guarantee the unique identity and provenance of each product, mitigating the risks associated with counterfeit trade. The limitations of previous database systems, including susceptibility to hacking, lack of transparency, and centralized vulnerabilities, underscore the urgency for a transformative approach. The proposed system not only addresses these limitations but also empowers consumers to independently verify the authenticity of their purchased sneakers. Through a camera scanner, users can seamlessly authenticate products, receiving instant notifications affirming legitimacy or warning of potential counterfeit status. This work explores the innovative features and advantages of the proposed Blockchain-Based QR Code and Barcode System in comparison to conventional database systems. The decentralized and secure nature of blockchain technology, combined with the ubiquity of QR codes and barcodes, establishes a new frontier in the battle against counterfeit sneakers. The system's potential to revolutionize authentication processes and enhance consumer confidence signals a promising evolution in safeguarding the integrity of the sneaker industry.

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“…[2,3] Counterfeiting activities not only cause significant loss of income for original product owners, but also threaten human health, adversely affect the economies of countries, and disrupt the social balance. [4][5][6][7][8] A conventional approach to solving this problem has been the use of security labels. [9,10] Different forms of barcodes have been developed to encode information.…”

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Transferrable SERS Barcodes

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Pekdemir

Sakir

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Adv Materials Inter

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The demand for encoded surfaces has increased significantly over the past decade driven by the rapid digitalization of the world. Surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) offers unique capabilities in generation of encoded surfaces. The challenge is the limited versatility of SERS‐based encoding systems in terms of the applicable surfaces. This study addresses this challenge by using a temporary tattoo approach together with simplified fabrication of SERS‐active patterns by ink‐jet printing of a particle‐free reactive silver ink. Plasmonic silver nanostructures form on the tattoo paper upon ink‐jet printing and a brief thermal annealing. The SERS activity is sufficient to detect taggant molecules of rhodamine 6G, methylene blue, and rhodamine B with a nanomolar level sensitivity. Raman‐active taggants can be incorporated into the ink, for drop‐on‐demand patterning of multiple molecules in 1D and 2D barcode geometries. The SERS barcodes can be effectively transferred to a range of different substrates retaining high plasmonic activity and geometric integrity. The presented approach decouples the SERS‐active pattern preparation from the final substrate and greatly improves the versatility of the barcodes.

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