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Exporters
Issue digital proof of ownership for goods in storage. Initiate cross-border transactions with verified title — no paper, no intermediaries.
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About
What is TradeSource?
TradeSource is a B2B infrastructure that transforms warehouse receipts into secure digital titles. This means a buyer can acquire goods with a clear, verifiable ownership — without relying on fragmented documents.
It enables trade participants to prove ownership, transfer goods, and execute transactions more efficiently — reducing fraud, simplifying coordination, and accelerating settlement across borders.
Ownership, not paperwork. From documents to ownership.
Verifiable Ownership
At every step of the process
Secure Transfer
Of title across borders
Borderless Access
Trade without boundaries
Full Traceability
From warehouse to settlement
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Solutions
Built for Trade Professionals
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Importers
Receive and verify ownership before payment. Reduce counterparty risk and accelerate settlement across borders.
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Warehouse Operators
Issue tamper-proof digital receipts instantly. Replace paper-based documentation with a legally grounded digital title.
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The Problem
The Missing Layer in Global Trade
Today, goods move globally — but ownership remains fragmented, paper-based, and difficult to verify. TradeSource introduces the infrastructure layer that was missing.
Trust & Counterparty Risk
Multi-layered intermediaries, opaque processes, and document fraud increase transaction risk and costs.
Limited SME Market Access
Small and mid-size exporters struggle to access global buyers and structured trade finance.
Illiquid Inventory
Stored commodities remain financially dormant until delivery or settlement.
Paper-Based Documentation
Manual warehouse receipts and certificates are vulnerable to loss, fraud, and disputes.
Lack of Digital Trade Infrastructure
Existing systems focus on siloed digital records — not a unified ownership layer for real-world trade.
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Technology
A Compliant Digital Layer for Physical Trade
The platform digitizes warehouse receipts into secure digital titles containing:
- Verified warehouse data
- Inspection & certification records
- Electronic signatures & timestamps
- Cryptographic document hashes
- Automated execution logic
One asset. One owner.
Each digital receipt represents legal ownership of stored goods and can be transferred or redeemed for delivery. This creates a programmable trade document — enabling automated settlement and real-time traceability.
TradeSource is one of the first solutions to combine all three.
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Impact
Problems TradeSource Solves
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Lack of Trust in Cross-Border Trade
Verifiable digital warehouse receipts — creating a single, auditable record of ownership that all parties can trust.
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Inaccessibility of Global Trade for SMEs
A compliant digital layer that lowers entry barriers and enables SMEs to access verified trade documentation and financing — regardless of geography.
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No Liquidity in Traditional Trade Assets
Digital warehouse receipts unlock inventory financing and early settlement — without waiting for physical delivery.
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Opaque Trade Documentation & Tracking
All trade documents, certificates, and inspections are stored in a tamper-proof, fully traceable record — from warehouse to settlement.
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No Ownership Layer for Physical Trade
Builds the missing ownership layer for physical commodity trade — enabling secure issuance, transfer, and financing of warehouse receipts.
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Process
How the TradeSource Platform Works
Warehouse operators issue digital receipts. Exporters use them to prove ownership and initiate transactions. Importers receive verified title upon payment. Each step is recorded, traceable, and legally grounded.
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Deposit
Goods deposited in warehouse. The exporter delivers commodities to a certified warehouse. Quantity, quality and condition are verified on-site.
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Issuance
Warehouse generates a secure digital receipt — tamper-proof and legally grounded.
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Presentation
Seller presents goods to buyer. The exporter shares the verified digital receipt with the importer as proof of ownership and condition of the goods.
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Negotiation
Buyer negotiates terms. Both parties agree on price, volume, delivery conditions and payment terms — directly, without unnecessary intermediaries.
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Payment
Payment executed. The buyer confirms payment through the agreed settlement mechanism. The transaction is recorded and traceable.
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Transfer
Ownership is transferred instantly — with a single verifiable record. Title passes to the buyer with a full audit trail.
Buyers can redeem their goods for delivery. A transaction fee is applied, fairly split between buyer and seller. This model ensures liquidity and keeps value circulating within the ecosystem.
Why TradeSource Wins
Built for Real Trade
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Already preparing real transactions
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Aligned with emerging global legal standards
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Focused corridor entry strategy
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Immediate value: fraud reduction and faster execution
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Infrastructure approach, not speculative platform
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Q4 2024
Foundation
PoC completed · Bpifrance support
2025
Build
MVP development · Legal structuring · Pilot preparation
Q2 2026
Deploy
Pre-seed · MVP deployment
Q3 2026
Execute
First pilot transactions · First corridor (Vietnam → West Africa)
Q4 2026
Revenue
Recurring transactions · First revenues
Q1 2027
Scale
Seed round
2027–2028
Expand
New corridors · Industrialization
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