
Drivers for change
With Empeiria, every shipment, batch, or component carries its own proof of compliance—no matter how many borders or tiers it crosses.
An e‑bike maker must prove EU Battery Regulation compliance at customs.
Issue
The cell supplier packages chemistry & recycling evidence into a credential, pins it to IPFS, and anchors the hash on‑chain.
Transfer
A QR on the battery pack links to that credential; downstream partners reuse the same link—no new ID required.
Verify
Customs scans the QR; the Verifier confirms cobalt sourcing and carbon footprint within limits.
Update
At end‑of‑life, the recycler adds a new recovery credential; the QR now resolves to the full history.
Seamless cross‑border clearance and a tamper‑proof lifecycle record.
ESG Scorecards
Brands attach auditable emissions & labour certificates to every SKU or batch.
Recall Automation
Issuers flag defective serials; downstream systems auto‑notify distributors and customers.
IoT Sensor Proofs
Cold‑chain sensors sign temperature logs straight into the credential, blocking data tampering.
Circularity Credits
Refurbishers add a reuse credential, unlocking tax incentives and take‑back rewards.
- • Regulatory Fast‑PassMachine‑verifiable credentials cut border inspection times.
- • Brand TrustShoppers scan and see real proof, reducing greenwashing backlash.
- • Cost AvoidanceCryptographic audit trails slash fines and manual ESG paperwork.
- • Supply‑Chain ResilienceA shared source of truth speeds partner onboarding and dispute resolution.
- • DevelopersDrop‑in REST & SDKs (Node, Python, Go); reach a live credential flow in < 30 minutes.
- • Security & ComplianceOn‑chain proofs with off‑chain payloads align with EU Ecodesign, ISO 59040, SEC climate rule.
- • ArchitectureRuns alongside GS1 EPCIS, OAuth, and existing ERPs—no rip‑and‑replace migration.
1. Define a credential schema in the dashboard.
2. Issue a compliance credential and pin it to IPFS (or your storage of choice).
3. Hit the sample API or scan the QR to watch live verification.
Does every item need its own DID? | No. Empeiria works with item‑level DIDs *or* shared credential pointers. Use whichever granularity your business and cost model require. |
How is this better than EPCIS or PDF certificates? | EPCIS shares events, not cryptographic proof. Empeiria credentials are signed, portable, and instantly verifiable—plus they can coexist with your current EPCIS feed. |
What if a supplier’s data turns out false? | Revoke or overwrite the offending credential; downstream verifiers will reject the old proof within seconds. |
Do partners need blockchain expertise? | No. They POST JSON to the Issuer or scan a QR. Keys and signatures are handled by the SDK. |
How big is the QR code? | Tiny. We store only a content‑addressed hash on‑chain; payloads resolve off‑chain, so labels fit on a coin cell. |
Can I pilot this without touching production systems? | Yes. Spin up a sandbox instance with Empe One‑Click Deployment and test against sample SKUs before integrating your ERP. |
What about selective disclosure? | Zero‑knowledge filters (on our roadmap) will let you reveal just the compliance fact—never the full BoM. |