Why Blockchain and Fashion? Rakesh Ramachandran and Peter Jeun Ho Tsang unravel the complexities of blockchain technology and its potential pivotal role in the fashion industry. They reflect on the anticipated shifts towards decentralisation and automation in fashion production, in which Rakesh believes that blockchain brings promise of a transparent and sustainable fashion ecosystem. With his startup QBrics, Rakesh helps listeners understand what is blockchain, how his low-code platform enables better digital workflows, and the ways the technology can be applied to fashion. Fashion's Truth Engine Featured in chapter 3 of the book, Fashion Tech Applied,  Rakesh makes a case for blockchain platforms functioning as a 'truth engine' that ensures data integrity and trust. Hear Rakesh's analogy of a garment's life akin to revealing the 'karma' of clothing, and discuss how this emerging tech equips consumers with the power to make ethical and sustainable choices. However, this is not without challenges from larger fashion corporations and the like. Find out about QBrics: qbrics.com Connect with Rakesh on LinkedIn. *EXCLUSIVE OFFER* -20% discount for podcast listeners on the printed or ebook of Fashion Tech Applied. Purchase your copy at Springer here using the discount code*: 08cWPRlx1J7prE *offer ends end of June 2024 Support the show-------- The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a venture studio building & investing in fashion tech startups with ambitious founders. We’d love to hear your feedback, so let us know if you’d like to hear a certain topic. Email us at [email protected]. If you’re an entrepreneur or fashion tech startup looking for studio support, check out our website: beyondform.io