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Digital Infrastructure for Trade Ownership

TradeSource

TradeSource secures the ownership of goods in international trade — enabling exporters, importers and warehouse operators to issue, transfer and verify digital warehouse receipts across borders.

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What is TradeSource?

TradeSource platform overview

TradeSource is a B2B infrastructure that transforms warehouse receipts into secure digital titles. It enables trade participants to prove ownership, transfer goods, and execute transactions more efficiently — reducing fraud, simplifying coordination, and accelerating settlement across borders.

Verifiable ownership at every step
Secure transfer of title across borders
Borderless trade access
Full traceability from warehouse to settlement

Built for Trade Professionals

01

Exporters

Issue digital proof of ownership for goods in storage. Initiate cross-border transactions with verified title — no paper, no intermediaries.

02

Importers

Receive and verify ownership before payment. Reduce counterparty risk and accelerate settlement across borders.

03

Warehouse Operators

Issue tamper-proof digital receipts instantly. Replace paper-based documentation with a legally grounded digital title.

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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 blockchain ecosystems focus on digital assets — not real-world trade documentation.

A Compliant Digital Layer for Physical Trade

The platform digitizes warehouse receipts into blockchain-secured digital titles containing:

  • Verified warehouse data
  • Inspection & certification records
  • Electronic signatures & timestamps
  • Cryptographic document hashes
  • Smart-contract execution logic
Trade infrastructure

Each tokenized receipt represents legal ownership of stored goods and can be transferred, financed, or redeemed for delivery. This creates a programmable trade document — enabling automated settlement, collateralization, and real-time traceability.

Problems TradeSource Solves

01

Lack of Trust in Cross-Border Trade

Verifiable digital warehouse receipts — creating a single, auditable record of ownership that all parties can trust.

02

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.

03

No Liquidity in Traditional Trade Assets

Digital warehouse receipts unlock inventory financing and early settlement — without waiting for physical delivery.

04

Opaque Trade Documentation & Tracking

All trade documents, certificates, and inspections are stored on-chain, tamper-proof and fully traceable from warehouse to wallet.

05

No Ownership Layer for Physical Trade

Builds the missing ownership layer for physical commodity trade — enabling secure issuance, transfer, and financing of warehouse receipts.

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.

1

Deposit

Goods deposited in warehouse. The exporter delivers commodities to a certified warehouse. Quantity, quality and condition are verified on-site.

2

Issuance

Warehouse generates a secure digital receipt — tamper-proof and legally grounded.

3

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.

4

Negotiation

Buyer negotiates terms. Both parties agree on price, volume, delivery conditions and payment terms — directly, without unnecessary intermediaries.

5

Payment

Payment executed. The buyer confirms payment through the agreed settlement mechanism. The transaction is recorded and traceable.

6

Transfer

Ownership transferred. Title passes to the buyer. The digital receipt is updated to reflect the new owner — instantly, securely, with 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.

Roadmap

Q4 2024
Early stage financing by BPI France
Q4 2025
MVP Development, Pre-Seed Rounds, and Community Building
Q2 2026
Seed Round & Testnet Launch & Opening first corridor
Q2 2026
Opening new corridors and expansion: Middle East & North Africa
Q3 2026
Launch

Our Motivated Team

Raphael Dayan

Raphael Dayan

Founder & Chairman
Alexandre Dayan

Alexandre Dayan

Cofounder & Product Manager
Nicolas Taraborrelli

Nicolas Taraborrelli

Cofounder & Chief Technical Officer

Our Advisory Board

Gilbert Réveillon

Gilbert Réveillon

Advisor
Gabriel Rossetti

Gabriel Rossetti

Technical Advisor
Nicolas Rabrenovic

Nicolas Rabrenovic

Advisor

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