The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published guidelines for the coronavirus pandemic, listing blockchain managers in food and agricultural distribution as ‘critical infrastructure workers’.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a department of the DHS, has developed an initial list of sectors and workers who should continue their regular schedule. The list is advisory in nature and aims to help state and local governments identify essential workforce for maintaining services in the country.
Blockchain, as an immutable ledger, can accurately track and trace the movement of goods in a supply chain. Several U.S.-based food producers and tech firms have trialed blockchain for product authenticity, ease of recall, and inventory management.
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