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The Provenance Chain™ Network (PCN) is proud to announce that it was  awarded a Navy SBIR N251-068   to define next-generation smart contracts for Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain risk management—a milestone that disrupts legacy blockchain approaches to deliver strategic weapons systems capabilities to DoD by delivering both technological innovation and strategic alignment with modern SCRM and acquisition needs. Why PCN? True Protocol Intelligence. While many blockch

By: Dan McMorris, Co-founder of PCN For decades, organizations spent mountains of money on "visibility solutions"—software stacks, dashboards, consultancies promising to finally unlock the secrets of supply, credentialing, and risk. Yet even the biggest names—solutions built on the logic of centralization—have failed to deliver a true, trusted, and holistic story for modern supply chains. Meanwhile, small and medium businesses—the backbone of our economy and industrial base—a

For Immediate Release – August 20, 2025 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR – August 20, 2025 — The Provenance Chain™ Network, Inc. (PCN), a leader in digital supply chain solutions, announced the issuance of US Patent 12,387,226, on August 12, 2025, for its breakthrough “object story” technology, offering the patented and most advanced platform for trusted, secure, and transparent lifecycle tracking across global supply chains. The newly granted patent, titled “Object S

The GENIUS Act establishes a robust federal framework for regulated stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies, fully backed by reserves, and issued by qualified entities. This regulatory clarity unlocks a new era of programmable, compliant, and instantaneous payment across supply chains, while also reshaping the relationship between workers and employers to address critical workforce challenges in the US. Why This Matters for The Provenance Chain™ Network (PCN), Ou

As we mark the successful completion of Phase 1 of our Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Provenance Chain™ Network (PCN) team is proud to share the milestones and insights that are shaping a more secure and interoperable U.S. semiconductor supply chain. Conducted under the CHIPS Metrology Program, this phase focused on developing a trusted data-sharing framework to meet the growing demands of

The Provenance Chain™ Network Inc. (PCN) was honored to participate in a dynamic panel discussion exploring the technology stack powering the new space race during WTIA’s “Bits, Blocks, and Big Data” event, hosted at the stunning K&L Gates office in downtown Seattle. CEO Jeff Gaus represented PCN on the panel, joined by Clive George Cook of Precursor  and Mike DeRosa of Gravitics Inc. , with the discussion co-moderated by Michael Doyle, President of Space Northwest  and Arry

Metrology is the backbone of semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring accurate measurements to monitor, predict, and control quality. Yet, metrology data must be protected  as it contains sensitive information critical to the design, production, and performance of semiconductor devices. Ensuring its integrity and security is essential to safeguarding intellectual property (IP) and maintaining trust across the supply chain.  Semiconductor companies that specialize in the developm

This is second in a 4-part Series: Trade The last post discussed trade, but what it did not discuss is the terms under which trade takes place. The recent US elections have brought global trade imbalances, and tariffs, to the forefront of the US’s diplomatic conversations. This is because of the asymmetry of trade between the US and its trading partners – the US imports more than it exports, causing the structural trade deficit exceeding $1.0T annually. Arguably, some countri

This is the first in a 4-part Series: Trade I make it my business to study stressors and accelerators of supply chain health across all industries—from rockets to rieslings. In this series, I’ll attempt to paint a possible future you will have to navigate and outline pathways that can make your journey smoother and more profitable. Global trade sits at the heart of geopolitics. America’s GDP of $29.4 Trillion dollars represents 25.9% of global GDP as of 2024 and represents th

By David Rampton On January 5, 2024, a Boeing's 737 MAX 9 aircraft door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight detached mid-air, leading to a large opening in the fuselage. FAA investigations identified systemic issues in Boeing's supply chain, highlighting gaps in quality control and supplier oversight. In complex, multi-tier Aerospace & Defense supply chains, the detection and mitigation of quality issues is extremely difficult to do. This incident is a clear example of why tran

For Immediate Release – October 7, 2024 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR –The Provenance Chain™ Network Inc. (PCN), a pioneer in evidence-based commercial transparency, proudly announces the successful closing of its first priced funding round, raising $10.5 million. This funding was exclusively sourced from individual investors and family offices, highlighting the growing trust and interest in PCN's mission to empower consumers and businesses alike with verifiable kn

For Immediate Release – September 20, 2024 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR – The Provenance Chain™ Network (PCN) is proud to announce that it was awarded a Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to lead a groundbreaking initiative focused on the development of a Commercial Trust™ Protocol (CTP) tailored to the semiconductor industry. The SBIR grant, funded by the CHIPS Act, marks a pivotal st

I conduct informal polls when speaking publicly. I ask a series of simple questions: “How many of you trust your government? The media? The military? The police? Your friends?” I’m dismayed. In almost all cases, hands only raise for “friends?” What’s going on? Our institutions have lost people’s trust. This is not good. This threatens our society and our way of life. We could spend months debating what causes trust to erode. I choose instead to understand ways to establish an

Strategic customer/partner invests $4.0M For Immediate Release – April 15, 2024 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR –The Provenance Chain™ Network Inc. (PCN) is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of their Series A equity raise. The investment of $4 million USD was funded on April 3 and brings total equity investment and government grant funding received to more than $12 million. Until the Series A, PCN had been funded by seed investments coupled with Sm

For Immediate Release – November 7, 2023 amy.mcdougall@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR –The Provenance Chain™ Network Inc. (PCN) is excited to partner with SIMBA Chain to share how using Blockchain technologies helps with National Security. The PCN and SIMBA will be part of the panel discussion “The Chain of Command: National Security in the Digital Age”; represented by Jeff Gaus, CEO of PCN, Ian Taylor, CEO of SIMBA; joining them is Adam Schafer, Head of Supply Chain Str

In the intricate web of global supply chains, the establishment and sustenance of commercial trust rests firmly upon four pivotal pillars: people , places , processes , and products . Let’s take a discerning look at how these elements intertwine to weave the fabric of confidence upon which businesses and consumers rely – in other words: what establishes trust. Firstly, the trustworthiness of individuals – People – involved in supply chains is paramount. The people behind the

For Immediate Release – October 3, 2023 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR –The Provenance Chain™ Network Inc. (PCN) is pleased to announce the award of their Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase III contract from Space Systems Command (SSC)’s Assured Access to Space (AATS) for the United States Space Force (USSF). This contract comes on the back of winning the AFWERX Space Challenge in 2020, the Space Force Pitch Day resulting in a Phase I and Phase II SBIR

T-Mobile Blockchain Wholesale and Innovation present: Web 3.0 Unleashed Enterprise Blockchain in 2030 Panel More Blockchain Q&A What are some use cases for blockchain and how have you made it easy for people to find value? How do you see NFTs as it relates to provenance? How does the regulatory environment impact blockchain? What innovations excite you in the next year or two? How do you build technologies that don't have a down-side, like social media? How do you look at Blo

By Jeff Gaus This post is inspired by Thomas Friedman’s most recent piece in the New York Times Opinion | America, China and a Crisis of...

For Immediate Release – September 6, 2022 info@theprovenancechain.com Portland, OR and Huntington Beach, CA, September 6, 2022 The Provenance Chain™ Network (PCN), developer of the Commercial Trust™ Protocol, today announced a partnership with Leonid, a financial services platform supporting U.S. Federal Government contractors. Through the partnership, Leonid will provide PCN with a $5M revolving line of credit used to help fuel the company’s operational and growth objectives