Listen "#19 – Pedro López-Belmonte: Blockchain in Luxury Retail – Product Passports, Loyalty & NFTs"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Pedro López-Belmonte, former Head of Technology Innovation at Richemont (parent company of Cartier, Montblanc, and IWC), about blockchain’s real-world applications in the luxury and retail sectors.Pedro shares deep insights from nearly a decade at the forefront of blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies - including how digital product passports, NFTs, and privacy-preserving loyalty are reshaping customer engagement and combating counterfeits.They discuss:Blockchain’s role in transparency and IP protectionDigital product passports for proof of ownership & authenticityThe challenge of linking physical and digital assetsWhy many loyalty NFT projects fall short — and how to fix themCase studies from IWC, Porsche, eBay, and Vestiaire CollectiveCommunity-based loyalty, secondary markets & real value delivery📚 Resources mentionedBitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdfPurple Cow by Seth GodinVitalik Buterin’s blog: vitalik.caPOAP: poap.xyzAnimoca Brands: animocabrands.comRichemont on choosing a public blockchain: ledgerinsights.com/cartier-owner-richemont-why-it-chose-a-public-blockchainMusic shout-outs: Frank Zappa & Brian Eno 🎵This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ XYZ.COMApple Podcasts ○ XYZ.COMAmazon Music ○ XYZ.COMAnchor ○ XYZ.COMYouTube ○ XYZ.COM🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchainappliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
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