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De Beers successfully traces diamonds via blockchain

Piloting its blockchain platform Tracr, De Beers Group has tracked 100 diamonds along the value chain, marking the first time a diamond’s journey has been digitally tracked from mine to retail

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The pilot was announced in January, following months of research and industry consultation

The pilot was announced in January, following months of research and industry consultation

PRESS RELEASE: An immutable and secure digital trail was created for a selection of rough diamonds mined by De Beers as they moved from the mine to cutter and polisher, then through to a jeweller. The...

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