STN Core Development and Commercialisation Roadmap 2021/22

The STN infrastructure roadmap for 2021–2022 aligns ecosystem priorities that build on the existing platforms. It also dovetails with the scope of works of the R&D to be undertaken as part of our second phase Smart Trade Hubs project being undertaken in collaboration with the project research partners at Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Commonwealth Government co-funded Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre.

Core Themes

The Roadmap revolves around six core themes. They are:

1. Marketplaces. Here, the main deliverables are:

a) Additional Deal Room multisig options (organic n of n capabilities, in addition to the existing 2 of 2 configuration);

b) Point of Sales payments enabled;

c) Review and Rewards Functions;

d) P2P offline tokens transfer over Bluetooth;

2. Data Interfaces. The focus areas are:

a) Upgraded data ingestion Web App supporting Dynamic Forms, with rapid scale capacity for new industries, sectors or regulatory / jurisdiction requirements

b) Enhanced document verification integration with Veridoc Global so as to streamline the experience; and

c) Upgrade the existing RFID scanner software;

3. Network Nodes and Explorer. The focus will be towards:

a) Deployment of auto-configured Archive Nodes to Raspberry Pi’s. This will support greater access to core integrity infrastructure and provide strengthened network redundancy in the process; and

b) Ongoing R&D with a view to deploying the Archive Nodes to STN Privacy SmartPhones;

4. Profiles and KYC. The focus areas are:

a) KYC integration for third party verification of individual identities;

b) KYC verification for companies — this work will be progressive;

c) Integration of account management with SmartPhone hardware ID;

5. Cross Chain Bridges. We will focus on:

a) Bridging the STN Proof of Authority Network to Matic. This builds on the bridge we have deployed linking the Matic Network and Ethereum Mainnet; and

b) Bridging the STN POA Network with other networks operating within the Blockchain Services Network (BSN);

6. Reputation Metrics. This is ongoing R&D. The target is a first generation Reputation Scoring dashboard, delivering users with capacity to visualise and query the reputation scores of:

a) Individual Agents;

b) Networks of Agents (eg., whole supply chains); and

c) Products / services.

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Commercialisation

Commercialisation will focus on:

1. Expanding global footprint through Regional Hubs. We already have Hubs in:

a) Australia and New Zealand;

b) North Asia (based out of Hong Kong, covering China and Japan);

c) South East Asia (with teams covering Vietnam, Brunei and Singapore);

d) South Africa; and

e) South America.

2. Working with Regional Hubs to curate new projects and sectors. This program will feed the deal flow pipeline, which forms the basis of the ongoing development of the global portfolio.

3. Improving knowledge and capacity across the ecosystem at an enterprise, community and technical level through:

a) Rolling out the Learn & Earn program;

b) Integrating the Learn & Earn program with formalised certificate education delivered in partnership with Technology Education and Training specialists, Casugol, headquartered in Singapore;

c) Establishing a global network of STN Academies, delivering and creating education and training content;

4. Leveraging STN ecosystem networks to grow market access and trade / investment opportunities for participating projects.

Regional Hubs

Regional Hubs are enterprises or associations that focus on developing and delivering services across five main areas. These are illustrated below.

Want to Grow with Integrity?

We welcome inquiries from organisations and individuals to establish Regional Hubs or build projects on the Smart Trade Networks blockchain infrastructure.

Send an email to: admin@smarttradenetworks.com to express your interest.

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About Smart Trade Networks

Smart Trade Networks is a general purpose blockchain technology-enabled supply chain asset registration, tracking and trading ecosystem.

Smart Trade Networks undertakes R&D in cross-border supply chain and trade systems in collaboration with researchers at Queensland University of Technology and the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, in Australia.

More information about Smart Trade Networks can be found at:

Medium Article: What is Smart Trade Networks?

Telegram: https://t.me/SmartTradeNetworks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarnV-OEusVcPRil2gDF3Ig

Website: https://www.smarttradenetworks.com/

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